2024 tornado outbreak: Biden approves federal funding for Nebraska [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – President Biden on Friday approved the federal emergency declaration for Nebraska.

Gov. Jim Pillen responded to the expedited approval of his relief request, saying: “We know that the road to recovery will be a long one, but this declaration will help expedite processes and funding provided through FEMA to help people take care of both immediate and long-term needs.”

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency will soon have information available for storm victims to assist them with the necessary applications.

The disaster declaration makes federal funding available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and offers assistance for certain nonprofits on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency work caused by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Douglas and Washington counties on Friday, April 26.

Grants can cover serious needs like food, water and medicine; displacement costs; home repairs and rental assistance; and select other needs, like replacing personal property. Federal funding may also to assist with …