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Higher than normal snow melt in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, along with significant spring rains have resulted in rising river levels on the Platte River system and Missouri River system. Substantial flooding has already occurred and more is expected in the upcoming weeks.

Recent Updates

• Avoid Flood related Fraud and Scams (8-1)
• Businesses Get Flood Relief (WOWT 7-29)
• Nelson Meets Families Displaced By Flooding in Blair, NE (7-10)
• Nearly 500 Nebraska homes damaged by flood waters (LJS 7-8)
• Aerial photos from NASA's Landsat 5 Captures Missouri River Flooding Near Omaha (NASA 7-8)
• Platte flows to stay high, but major flooding unlikely (Kearney Hub 7-6)
• Corps Says Nuclear Plant Safety Key, And Will Conduct Full Assessment Of Its Flood Management (7-5)
• Corps Must Consider Safety Of Nebraska’s Nuclear Plants In Flood Plan (6-29)
• Gavins Point increases releases (OWH 6-22)
• NWS: Recent Rain Shouldn't Worsen Flood (KETV 6-21)
• Sen. Nelson supports Governor's disaster request (6-20)
• President Declares Emergency for Nebraska (6-19)
• Nelson, Ag Secretary Vilsack Meet With Nebraskans Affected By Flooding (6-17)

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USDA | FEMA | NEMA | Roads/Travel | OPPD | Army Corps of Engineers | County Heath Departments | Red Cross | Weather | Flooding Scams | Pictures & Video

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USDA

rma.usda.gov - ph: 785-228-5512 - rma.cco@rma.usda.gov

• Flood FAQ
• 2011 Flooding Impact and Recovery
• Agriculture: FAQ about use of CRP use due to flooding
• FSA Authorizes CRP Grazing for Flooded Ranchers

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FEMA

fema.gov - ph: 816-283-7061

• Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process
• Flood Response with facts, e-mail updates and more
• Flood Insurance FAQ with FloodSmart.gov

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NEMA

nema.ne.gov - ph: 402-471-7421 & 855-211-2453

• NEMA County Emergency Directors
• Nebraska Flooding Hotlines (8am-5pm Mon-Fri): (855) 211-2453 or (855) 211-2454
• Get constant updates on NEMA Facebook page

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Roads/Travel

roads.ne.gov - ph: 511 or 800-906-9069

• Nebraska Road Flood Closure
• Nebraska roads Advanced Traveler Information System

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OPPD

oppd.com - ph: 877-536-4131

• OPPD Rumor Control Central
• Flood Safety Tips
• Emergency Hotline: 855-211-2453 or 855-211-2454
• Flood and Outage Blog

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Army Corps of Engineers

www.nwo.usace.army.mil - ph: 402-996-3877 & 877-214-9110 - MRJIC@usace.army.mil

• Daily Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir Bulletin (RSS Feed)
• Area Inundation Flood Maps
• Follow US Army Corp of Engineers on Facebook

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Nebraska County Health Departments

www.dhhs.ne.gov - ph: 402-471-3121 - DHHS.Helpline@nebraska.gov

• Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department
• Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness
• Douglas County Health Department
• Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department
• Central District Health Department
• Washington, Dodge and Burt Counties Emergency Management Agency

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Red Cross

redcrossomaha.org - ph: 402-343-7700 - arcomaha@usa.redcross.org

• Volunteer for the Red Cross
• Donate online or other ways
• Learn how you can get prepared with a Disaster Kit, Make a Plan and Be Informed - ( pdf version)
• United Way of the Midlands

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Weather

noaa.gov or weather.com

• Updated Nebraska road closure information
• River Levels
• Current Eastern Nebraska area NOAA Radar

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Flooding Scams

www.nebraska.bbb.org - ph: 402-391-7612 - info@bbbnebraska.org - more resources

• BBB Addcredited Business Locator
• Scammers May Be Chasing Your Wallet In Light Of Recent Floods and Storms
• Check out a Business or Charity with the BBB
• More Resources
• Getting ahead of flood scamsters (OWH 7-30)

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