Nebraska Department of Agriculture releases disaster relief information
According to a March 19 update on their Facebook page, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture released information regarding disaster relief information.
According to NDA, if you are looking to offer donations or assistance to those affected by the wildfires or are an individual affected, please visit nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources. Here you can find a list of those willing to donate hay, fencing supplies, trucking, etc. This list is for individuals to connect with one another and receive the assistance they need through a one-on-one connection. While NDA helps to collect this information, it is the responsibility of the individual to reach out to those who might be able to assist them. The spreadsheet includes a section for those seeking assistance, those donating items, and those donating services.
If you are on this list and wish to be removed, please contact [email protected].
A list of individuals requesting assistance and those offering donations is now available on our website: https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources under ”available and requested donations and services.“ If you are on this list and wish to be removed as you are no longer able to provide donations or no longer need assistance, please email us at [email protected]. This list will be updated daily.
If you are in need of assistance, please contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550. Be prepared to share your name, contact information, location (including county), what assistance you are seeking and how urgent your need is. You can also fill out this form: https://bit.ly/ndadonationrequests.
Those across the state and even country have shown an outpouring of support to those affected by the wildfires. If you have hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, transportation, etc. that you are willing to donate, please contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550. Be prepared to share your name, contact information and what you have that you are willing to donate and the amount, along with your location. You can also fill out this form: https://bit.ly/ndadonationsupplies.
NDA staff will be gathering this information, identifying needs and sharing where resources can be obtained.
Fencing supply/hay drop-off/pick-up points
DONATIONS: If you have a coordinated drop location for hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, etc. that you would like to share with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture please call 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/ndadonationsupplies.
Crusty’s Feed Store
10 Swanson Dr., Arthur, NE
Prefers calls to his cell phone.
Call before hauling donations.
Contact: Jason Christensen
Store: 308-764-2259
Cell: 308-764-7090
Need: Hay, Fencing Supplies, Feed, Windmill Parts.
Grant County Fairgrounds
Hyannis, NE
*Call ahead before hauling donations.
Contact: Wyatt Thurston at 682-262-0942
Coordination of supplies and give support to ranchers.
Feed Supplies: protein tubs, salt, mineral
Heartland Lumber
410 Main St., Oshkosh, NE
*Call ahead before hauling donations
Contact: Jordan Russell at 308-458-7470
Have & Need: Fencing Supplies.
Have: 5 Solar Panels, creosote and hedge posts, 12 gauge wire, bundles of staples.
Kraupies Northport Lot
9920 US-385, Bridgeport, NE 69334
Funds available for trucking supplies – $2,500 to help with trucking donations to Bridgeport.
Call before hauling donations.
Contact: Del Ray Kraupie at 308-279-1692
Jake Kraupie at 308-279-0235
Gordon Livestock Market
Need: Hay. Taking auction donations.
Gordon Livestock Market
108 Foch St., Gordon, NE
Contact: Patsy Tines at 308-282-1171 or C: 605-441-8544
Need: Hay, feed, fencing materials.
Coordinating hauling. Call first.
Have: Pens available for housing livestock.
Oshkosh Truck Shop
400 E. Ave. A, Oshkosh, NE 69154
*Call before hauling donation.
Contact: Kirk Schoeneman at 308-241-0809
Need: Hay.
ProMix Sales & Service
511 Cottonwood Dr. Suite 100, Gothenburg, NE
*They would appreciate barb wire, 4×7 line posts & 7×9 corner posts.
Contact: Tyler Rodman at 308-337-4331
Need: Hay, Fencing Supplies, Livestock Supplies, and other ranch needs. We can help with loaner equipment to keep operations moving and moving livestock.
Farnam Hay Bank
1/2 Mile East of Farnam on South Side of Hwy 23, Farnam, NE
*Contact Kent Pieper, DVM for location pin/coordinates or for any questions or assistance.
Contact: Kent Pieper, DVM at 308-569-2360
Hay. Can drop off as needed. Also has pharmaceuticals for animals experiencing smoke inhalation.
Sugar Valley Stockyards
Gering, NE
*Call before hauling donations.
Contact: Steve Flower at 308-641-0366
Jake Kraupie at 308-279-0235
Have & Need Hay.
Maline Seed & Fence
77865 Road 414, Gothenburg, NE
Contact: Shane Maline at 308-529-0781
Organizing efforts for hay & cash donations. Fence donations accepted.
FB: Cottonwood Local Fire Relief: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582204092468
Miller Repair
560 South Pine, Maxwell, NE
Contact: Ivan Miller at 308-582-4303
Need: Hay and Fencing Supplies. Call first.
Ogallala Ag Supply
1210 N Hwy 61, Ogallala, NE
Contact: Office – Shawna Speck & Tayler Speck at 308-284-6424 or Mark Speck at 308-726-5665
Have & Need: Hay & Fencing Supplies
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ogallalaag
Resources
—The Nebraska Department of Agriculture Disaster Resources website features all this information, along with a listing of individuals seeking assistance, those willing to donate hay, fencing supplies, trucking, etc. to enable them to make 1 on 1 connections. https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources
NDA also offers the Hay and Forage Hotline https://nda.nebraska.gov/promotion/hay to connect buyers with the sellers of hay, pasture, and other types of forage.
—The Nebraska Department of Transportation advises if you have an oversized load on the interstate, call 402-471-0034 or email [email protected] will issue a permit for free. There is no central hub of waived weight restrictions by state. Call either the State DOT’s or carrier enforcement (varies by state, may be with the DOT or state law enforcement). More info here: https://bit.ly/DisasterReliefPermits.
—NDOT’s Bridge Weight Restriction Map shows the weight restrictions on ALL bridges. Be cautious of county roads – 511 does not show the county. https://bit.ly/BridgeWeightMap
—Emergency Oversize/Overweight Permit Executive Order 26 07 permits authorize motor carriers operating within the State of Nebraska and providing feed to areas affected by the State of Emergency to exceed standard weight limits as outlined below. https://bit.ly/DisasterReliefPermits
—The USDA Farm Service Agency – Nebraska Office has programs producers may be eligible for. For more information on these programs and documentation requirements, contact your County USDA Service Center or visit fsa.usda.gov/disaster. Additional program information can be found at https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources under Federal Agency Resources.
—Nebraska Extension has information about wildfire recovery at: https://disaster.unl.edu/.
—Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment will take any carcass disposal questions at 877-253-2603.
—The Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund (NVA) at https://veterans.nebraska.gov/nva has funding available for veterans, spouses, and dependents that can be utilized for unexpected expenses, including food, clothing, temporary housing, and more.
—Nebraska Forest Service can help producers assess damage and plan for renovation of windbreaks and shelterbelts. Contact at [email protected] or 402-472-2944.
—Nebraska Department of Revenue has information about the Damaged Real Property Report, Form 425, which allows impacted property owners to file a request with the county clerk to have their property valuations reassessed to the date of the damage. For information about the program and a copy of the form go to https:// revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/damaged-real-property.
Mental health resources
—Rural Response Hotline: 800-464-0258; 8am to 5pm Central Time, Monday – Friday
The Hotline is a resource for individuals and families who may be feeling overwhelmed with stress, depression, or other mental health related issues.
—988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, Text, or Chat for 24/7 Support
—Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline is the national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
Additional resources
—Nebraska Emergency Management Agency: https://nema.nebraska.gov
—Cottonwood Fire: www.facebook.com/cottonwoodfire
—Morrill Fire: www.facebook.com/morrillfire
Monetary donations
—Nebraska Cattlemen: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/V3XV7YS&JRQW8 or donations can be sent to Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund, 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521-4309.
—Nebraska Sandhills Rancher Fire Relief: https://kearneyfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3211 or donations can be mailed to PO Box 291, Oshkosh, NE 69154
—Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund: https://www.nefb.org/disaster or donations can be sent to Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, Attn: Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 80299, Lincoln, NE 68501-0299. Check payable to Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation with Disaster Relief in the memo line.
—Western Nebraska Fire Relief Fund: https://www.uwwn.org/relief through the United Way of Western Nebraska.
