STATE OF NEBRASKA
Proclamation

WHEREAS,
Beginning on or about September 30, 2026, and currently ongoing, a strong storm producing unprecedented high rainfall and heavy flooding is impacting Southeast Nebraska. The flood conditions threaten to endanger the health and safety of a number of Nebraska citizens as well as cause damage to public and private property. The flooding has or is expected to create problems greater in scope than local governments alone may resolve; and

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

WHEREAS,
The actions necessary to assist in meeting the imminent threat of 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 within the Southeast counties in the State of Nebraska.

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.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the State of Nebraska to be affixed this the 1st day of October, 2026.

Done at the State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, this 1st day of October, 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