Proclamation



WHEREAS,

Beginning on the 29th day of June, 2026, high winds, low humidity, and dry conditions combined to create a situation which resulted in the ignition of a wildfire in Sioux County within the state of Nebraska. The Log Road Fire wildfire has endangered the health and safety of Nebraska citizens and has damaged or threatened public and private property. The Log Road Fire has created problems greater in scope than local governments alone may resolve; and

WHEREAS,

The actions necessary to assist in meeting the emergency conditions and dangers present a burden to the counties and citizens of Nebraska; and


NOW, THEREFORE,

Under the provisions of Neb. Rev. Stat. §81-829.40, which confers emergency responsibilities and powers upon the Governor, I, Jim Pillen, as Governor of the State of Nebraska, do hereby declare that a state of emergency exists in Dawes County within the State of Nebraska; and



I HEREBY DIRECT,

The Nebraska Adjutant General, who also serves as State Disaster Coordinator, to activate appropriate State emergency plans and to take such steps as he deems necessary to meet this emergency and to continue these actions until such time as the threat to life and property created by this situation has been alleviated.



I FURTHER DIRECT OR REQUEST

State and appropriate federal agencies to cooperate with and support the Adjutant General of Nebraska upon his request, as may be appropriate and lawful.


I HEREBY AUTHORIZE,

The Adjutant General of Nebraska to activate such elements of State Government and Emergency Management resources as are appropriate to deal with this emergency and expend such funds, within the limitations of availability, from the Governor's Emergency Fund to support these actions.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the State of Nebraska to be affixed this the 30th day of June, 2026.
Done at the State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, this 30th day of June in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Twenty-six.


Robert B. Evnen, Secretary of State, State of Nebraska

Jim Pillen, Governor, State of Nebraska