The economic impact of the July 17 tunnel collapse on the Gering-Fort Laramie Canal could climb as high as $89 million if the loss of irrigation water results in a total crop failure, according to a new report issued by University of Wyoming Extension and Nebraska Extension. Continue reading…
On August 14, Governor Pete Ricketts announced President Trump and FEMA have extended the incident period for federal assistance related to flooding this spring and summer into July. Continue reading…
More details at: https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2019/08/13/president-authorizes-extension-incident-period-nebraska
The SBA Disaster Loan application timeline for physical damage to homes and businesses as a result of the storms during the March 9th – July 14th timeframe has been extended to Sep 13th, 2019. Please note the application deadline for Economic Injury loans remains Dec 23rd, 2019. Continue reading…
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in partnership with Missouri River Valley and Homestead Presbyteries is presenting FREE Tools for Building Resilience workshops in Columbus (September 9) and Fremont (September 10). Pre-registration is required by September 6. Continue reading…