Article: GOV. HEINEMAN DECLARES DISASTER IN BUTLER COUNTY FOLLOWING STORMS

Gov. Dave Heineman, R-Neb., issued the following press release:

Gov. Dave Heineman today declared a state disaster in Butler County following a series of overnight storms that damaged rural properties in the Village of Surprise, Neb., as well as in other parts of Butler County.

Strong winds from a wide band of heavy thunderstorms caused damage to homes and other structures, and left a large area without power and communications, according to Butler County Emergency Manager Rick Schneider. A house-to-house search revealed no injuries.

"I want to thank the good people of Butler County for their hard work in response to these storms," Gov. Heineman said. "Properties suffered some damage, but ...

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