Ricketts Comments on FEMA Disaster Declaration for Western Nebraska

May 28, 2024

OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for areas of western Nebraska affected by April’s winter storms:

“I appreciate FEMA granting my request for a disaster declaration for those affected by the April winter storms. This support will be essential to the ongoing recovery efforts of western Nebraska communities who need it most.”

BACKGROUND

Ricketts sent a letter along with the entire Nebraska delegation to President Biden calling for the major disaster declaration earlier this month. Read the letter here.