South Dakota provides equipment, as state agencies continue addressing storm needs

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is sharing his appreciation and state agencies are providing updates, as progress is made in the aftermath of a severe winter storm. An emergency declaration has allowed the state to seek assistance from South Dakota through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).As a result, Nebraska will receive two truckmounted blowers and two loader blowers as well as crew support, which will help supplement crews from the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), who have been working nonstop to reopen highways and local roads.