The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages our most precious natural resource, water, through sound partnerships, cooperation, and science-based decision making. They handle everything from Surface Water and Groundwater to Dam Safety and Floodplain Management.
Did you know that 4% of Nebraskans are currently living in a floodway or floodplain? The big question: How do you know if you’re a Nebraskan living in the 4%?
DNR Floodplain Division Head and Mapping Project Manager Jamie Reinke explained to Mike Hogan during this two-part interview that there are a variety of resources available to the citizens of Nebraska to not only determine if their homes or property are in a floodway (or flood zone), but also steps to take to insure that you and your family are ready, should an emergency arise.
NebraskaReady.com (https://www.nebraskaready.com/) is a website with resources and answers to your questions.
The full DNR website is at https://dnr.nebraska.gov/
