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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jul 24, 2021, 09:27 PM Jul 2021

Gov. Ricketts declares disaster after windstorm, paving way for federal help

OMAHA -- Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a disaster declaration Friday in response to the severe windstorm that struck Nebraska on July 10.

The storm was as powerful as any windstorm known to have struck Omaha. It obliterated the previous record for power outages, leaving some Omahans without power for days.

Douglas County and the City of Omaha issued disaster declarations four days after the storm — a necessary step before a disaster is declared at the state level.

Ricketts’ declaration allows for use of the Governor’s Emergency Fund to assist counties and cities with damage costs. The declaration also had to be issued to request a federal disaster declaration.

Read more: https://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/gov-ricketts-declares-disaster-after-windstorm-paving-way-for-federal-help/article_cb367eeb-51f9-5b03-9f83-db7c0f9e269e.html

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Gov. Ricketts declares disaster after windstorm, paving way for federal help (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jul 2021 OP
hmm, deaths from windstorm vs deaths from covid nt msongs Jul 2021 #1
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