LINCOLN, Neb. – A Wednesday, June 29 noon deadline has been set for individual damage assessment reports. The deadline will allow for the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Guard to begin individual damage assessments on Thursday, June 30. In order to best assist in the collection and assessments of personal damage and losses, anyone in Nebraska affected by current flooding or recent storms is asked to call the Flood Hotline toll free by noon on Wednesday, June 29 at (855) 211-2453 or (855) 211-2454 anytime between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily to give a preliminary report on affected property damage or they can submit their report online at: http://www.nema.ne.gov/newsroom/home-damage-contact.html
Individuals and families who have evacuated their primary or secondary residences, those who have sustained damages to a business, and anyone who’s job has been impacted by flooding is encouraged to contact the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and share that information.
Department of Health and Human Services cautions property owners that flood waters are dangerous. Do not return to property to assess damage. When calling the hotline, provide your best estimate.