#NebraskaStrong drive for flood relief raises $436,719

#NebraskaStrong drive for flood relief raises $436,719
Highway 50 near Louisville (World-Herald News Service)

A drive to help Nebraskans impacted by the recent flooding in the state raised $436,719.

The #NebraskaStrong drive was hosted by the Nebraska Broadcasters in partnership with the American Red Cross.

In a statement, Gov. Pete Ricketts thanked people and businesses who stepped up to support flood relief.

“The road to recovery will be long, but together we will pull through this and rebuild bigger and better than before,” Ricketts said.

Some of the major contributors included:

Black Hills Energy: $25,000

Ameritas: $25,000

Nebraska Broadcasters Association: $20,000

People looking to donate or request resources can visit www.nebraska.gov/nebraska-strong

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