The Office of the Governor of the State of Nebraska
09/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 20:38
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storm in Crofton
September 23, 2026
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Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency Following Severe Storm in Crofton
LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency in response to a strong and dangerous storm that impacted the Village of Crofton in Knox County.
The storm, which happened on September 9, brought exceptionally high winds that caused damage to public and private property and disrupted utility services.
The issuance of this proclamation allows for the activation of state resources and authorizes the use of the Governor's Emergency Fund to help cover costs associated with responding to and recovering from the impacts of the storm.
Text version of Emergency Proclamation for severe storms in Crofton, Nebraska
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