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Federal Register #2026-08887
Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska – Federal Assistance Notice
Posted
May 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-08887
This notice announces a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Nebraska due to severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Purpose and Scope: - Declaration enables federal assistance for disaster relief and recovery in designated Nebraska counties - Public Assistance authorized for Burt, Douglas, Fillmore, Lancaster, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayer, Washington, and Webster counties - Federal cost share for Public Assistance is limited to 75% of eligible costs - Programs and Assistance: - Includes Community Disaster Loans, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Legal Services, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Fire Management Assistance Grant, Disaster Housing Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Grant - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are solicited or awarded in this notice - No procurement action is being taken; this is an informational notice regarding disaster relief funding and assistance
Description
This notice announces the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Nebraska (FEMA-4896-DR), dated October 22, 2025. The declaration is due to severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding during August 8 to August 10, 2025. It authorizes Federal assistance including Public Assistance in designated counties. The declaration enables allocation of Federal funds for disaster relief and related administrative expenses under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.