LINCOLN- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen expressed gratitude on Saturday for the collaborative efforts undertaken with South Dakota in response to the winter storm that swept through the state. According to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Nebraska received two truck-mounted blowers and two loader blowers along with a support crew from South Dakota.

"The partnership with South Dakota through the EMAC will allow us to attack those sections of highway that remain closed at this time," said Pillen, "We appreciate the assistance from South Dakota as well as the coordinated efforts of our state and local agencies. They have been working around the clock to ensure public safety, while mitigating the impact to our farmers, ranchers, and businesses, as much as possible."

Over the weekend, and according to Nebraska Department of Transportation Director Vicki Kramer, snow removal shifts extended to 16 hours or more. "NDOT has been all hands on deck 24/7 for a week now, bringing in equipment and people from other areas of the state," said Kramer. U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer expressed readiness to support federal assistance requests from Nebraska, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safety during the ongoing dangerous conditions.

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