Information from Gary Petersen on Disaster Funding
April 3, 2020
York:
Due to the Presidential and Local Disaster Declarations, local government along with some Private Non-Profit (PNP) critical and non-critical services may be eligible for COVID-19 related reimbursement. Education, Utility, Medical, Emergency Services, homeless shelters, Houses of Worship and others may be eligible. If eligible, your facility must get e-portal access for making a request for public assistance (RPA). More information on eligibility and guidance can be found at the York County Emergency Management web-site: www.yorkcounty.ne.gov Download the two .pdf files available on this subject.
The public is encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts on the York County web site. Notifications are sent via text or email, no phone calls. Weather alerts from the National Weather Service are sent automatically other alerts are formulated by E-911 or Emergency Management. You can also submit anonymous tips thru the system.
Seward:
Due to the Presidential and Local Disaster Declarations, local government along with some Private Non-Profit (PNP) critical and non-critical services may be eligible for COVID-19 related reimbursement. Education, Utility, Medical, Emergency Services, homeless shelters, Houses of Worship and others may be eligible. If eligible, your facility must get e-portal access for making a request for public assistance (RPA). More information on eligibility and guidance can be found at the Seward County Emergency Management web-site: www.countyofseward.ne.com located in the West Wing dropdown. Download the two .pdf files available on this subject.
Grants Portal Account and Request for Public Assistance
General Public Assistance Eligibility
The public is encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts on the Seward County web site. Notifications are sent via text or email, no phone calls. Weather alerts from the National Weather Service are sent automatically other alerts are formulated by the Sheriff Office or Emergency Management. You can also submit anonymous tips thru the system.
GARY PETERSEN
Seward/York County
Emergency Management Director
York
402-362-7744
510 Lincoln Ave.
York, NE 68467
Seward
402-643-4722
322 South 14th St. Suite 1
Seward, NE 68434
Cell: 402-643-5761