President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from March 12 to April 2, 2026.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair and replacement of facilities damaged by the wildfires in Arthur, Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morrill counties.

Catherine R. Sanders has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.