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Governor Declares State of Emergency in Knox County Due to Severe Storm and Utility…

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency on September 23, 2026, for the Village of Crofton in Knox County. The declaration followed a severe storm that brought exceptionally high winds and heavy rain to the community. The storm caused intense tree damage, including a residential roof loss and garage destruction, while wind gusts reached 98 miles per hour. Nebraska Public Power District outages occurred, including a large transmission line going down.

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The emergency declaration is due to the severe storm damage sustained by the community and operational issues within the Nebraska Public Power District. The declaration authorizes the use of the Governor’s Emergency Fund to assist with the community's recovery efforts.

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  • Jim PillenGovernor of Nebraska who initiated the emergency declaration.
  • Knox CountyKnox County, the location of the declared state of emergency.
  • Nebraska Public Power DistrictElectric utility operating within the geographic and legal context of the state.

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