NEBRASKA (KCAU) — President Donald Trump recently approved a major disaster declaration for Nebraska due to a summer storm.

The President approved handing out $15 million to support recovery efforts after a storm produced flash flooding and extremely strong winds.

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Officials said the funds apply to 12 counties, including Burt. The weather event from August 8 to August 10 caused extensive damage to schools, public facilities, and public power infrastructure.

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