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Gov. Dave Heineman signed a state disaster declaration Thursday after a severe winter storm hit southeast Nebraska early this week. The storm produced high winds and heavy wet snow in Gage, Jefferson, Nemaha, Pawnee, Richardson, and Thayer Counties. Preliminary damage estimates total more than $3 million, according to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Nearly 500 residences were still without power late Thursday, according to news reports. “High winds and heavy snow caused power lines to fall and power poles to break, along with significant damage to area roads and trees," said NEMA Assistant Director Al Berndt. "The extent of the damage means this will likely be a long-term process for these counties. We will work closely with local agencies to help move the recovery along.” The disaster declaration makes state resources available to help with recovery. NEMA officials continue to work with local and county emergency managers to assess the scope of damage, and will coordinate with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to determine whether thresholds for federal assistance have been met.
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