Nebraska floods unlock 75% federal help for 12 recovery counties
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Nebraska got hit hard by storms, winds, and flooding in August 2025, so the President declared it a major disaster on October 22, 2025. This means the state can get federal help covering 75% of repair costs in 12 counties, making recovery faster and easier. FEMA’s got a new leader on the ground to coordinate all the aid and keep things moving smoothly.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster Housing Assistance Activated
The notice lists Disaster Housing Assistance programs for this disaster using CFDA numbers 97.048 (Disaster Housing Assistance), 97.049 (Disaster Housing Operations), and 97.050 (Other Needs Assistance). These programs are designated for reporting and drawing funds related to the October 22, 2025 declaration covering the August 8–10, 2025 damage.
Federal Public Assistance Pays 75%
Because of severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding from August 8 to August 10, 2025, the President declared a major disaster for parts of Nebraska on October 22, 2025. Any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance in the designated areas will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
The declaration includes Disaster Unemployment Assistance under CFDA 97.034 as a program to be used for reporting and drawing funds for this disaster. That indicates DUA is part of the federal assistance available in connection with the October 22, 2025 declaration for impacts from August 8–10, 2025.
Hazard Mitigation and Public Assistance Programs
The notice identifies CFDA 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant) and CFDA 97.036 (Disaster Grants—Public Assistance) as programs to be used for this disaster declaration linked to the October 22, 2025 action for damage from August 8–10, 2025. These program codes are designated for reporting and drawing federal funds for mitigation and public assistance projects.
Crisis Counseling and Legal Help Listed
The Federal Register notice lists CFDA 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) among the programs available for this disaster declaration. These programs are part of the federal assistance designated for response and recovery tied to the October 22, 2025 declaration.
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