Last ,month, multiple counties experienced widespread damage resulting from severe weather May 15-18. Gov. Pillen has issued an emergency proclamation covering Richardson, Nemaha, Gage, Buffalo, Fillmore, Jefferson, Thayer, Thurston and Howard counties.
The issuing of these proclamations not only allows for the activation of resources, but also the use of the Governor’s Emergency Fund to help cover costs associated with managing the impacts of these weather events.
The most current situation involves a wildfire in Sioux County between Crawford and Harrison. The South Fork Fire has burned nearly 9,000 acres since it was detected Wednesday afternoon.
