Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Dawes County, Nebraska totaled $6.8 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Dawes County, Nebraska Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $36,940,392 | 92.3% | 92.3% |
| 2 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $412,422 | 1.0% | 93.4% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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