Nebraska’s governor Jim Pillen has issued the following statement after tornadoes and thunderstorms ravaged eastern Nebraska on Friday.
“Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today’s storms. I have ordered that state resources be made available to assist with the emergency response and to support local first responders as they assess the damage. Nebraskans are tough, resilient people, and our neighbors and communities will rally around affected families and businesses to assist them. Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather and, as they have countless times before, Nebraskans will help Nebraskans to rebuild.”
This statement addresses the impact of the situation. It acknowledges the damage that has been caused due to the tornadoes, and establishes the progress that will be made to rebuild.