Gov. Pillen signs ag supplies aid order
Due to the Nebraska wildfires that have severely impacted livestock feed and supplies within the state of Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen has issued an executive order to provide emergency relief.
The executive order waives hours of service restrictions and adjusts the maximum load width/weight limits allowed for commercial motor carriers operating within the state that are providing direct assistance to areas and industries affected under the emergency declaration.
The governor’s order (26-07) is effective immediately and will remain so for the following 14 days.
“Nebraska’s producers are facing a real need right now, and we have the responsibility to stand with our farmers and ranchers,” said Gov. Pillen. “The faster we get feed and supplies where they’re needed, the more we can do to support our livestock industry.”
“We thank Gov, Jim Pillen for quickly signing this important executive order as producers are fighting against the devastating effects of wildfires,” said Nebraska Cattleman President Craig Uden.
More than 600,000 acres have been burned across central and western Nebraska.
Gov. Pillen said, “Please continue to pray for our firefighters on the frontline, the families whose lives are being upturned, and the producers who are working around the clock to protect their operations and livestock.”
Resources
With the raging wildfires across the state, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture is concentrating efforts on assisting our farm and ranch families and their livestock.
Producers that have been impacted by the wildfire and need hay, feedstuffs, fencing materials, volunteer help, equipment, etc. should call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at https://bit.ly/ndadonationrequests. Be prepared to share your name, contact information, address, what assistance you are seeking.
Nebraska has been overwhelmed with the outpouring of support for our producers. If you have hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, household supplies, etc. that you are willing to donate, contact the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/ndadonationsupplies. 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.
NDA staff will be gathering this information and sharing a Disaster Relief Information Sheet on its social media platforms as well as on our website. The information will be updated frequently as long as needed.
A list of disaster relief resources for Nebraska farmers and ranchers is also available online at: https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources. This website includes links to United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency programs including the Livestock Indemnity Program.
