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Nebraska Wildfire Relief Convoy — Leaves April 30, 2026
Disaster Relief Haulers is mobilizing a major relief convoy to support ranching families in Nebraska who have been devastated by the recent wildfire outbreak. The largest of these fires — the Morrill Fire — has burned approximately 643,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in Nebraska history. Statewide, more than 700,000 acres have been impacted. Ranchers have lost pasture, hay, fencing, livestock, equipment, and critical infrastructure, leaving many without the resources they need to care for their herds or begin rebuilding. Our team is in direct contact with affected ranches, and the needs are immediate, specific, and urgent.
Thanks to the generosity of donors across multiple states, we currently have a significant amount of high‑quality hay and supplies staged in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and surrounding regions. Entire grazing seasons have been wiped out, and the demand for hay, feed, mineral, and fencing supplies is overwhelming. Our goal for this trip is to move as much of that donated material as possible. DRH is a 100% volunteer‑run organization, and every load we deliver is hauled by individuals donating their time, equipment, and energy to help ranchers who are facing unimaginable loss.
As of now, we have nine confirmed volunteer drivers committed to the April 30th convoy, and we are actively working toward a goal of twenty. Additional trucks — semis, goosenecks, and flatbeds — will allow us to move far more hay and supplies in a single trip, maximizing the impact of the donations already collected. We are also continuing to gather feed, fencing materials, and small‑load items to fill our enclosed trailer for this mission.
Fuel support remains one of the largest challenges for volunteer haulers, especially on long‑distance relief runs. DRH uses donated funds to assist with fuel and lodging for volunteers as resources allow, ensuring that every dollar goes directly toward the mission. Individuals and businesses who wish to sponsor a truck can make a meaningful difference by covering a driver’s fuel costs for the trip. Sponsoring a truck not only helps move more hay west — it directly supports the volunteers who make this work possible.
This convoy represents more than just supplies on wheels. It is a message to Nebraska’s ranching communities that they are not facing this disaster alone. Every bale delivered, every mile driven, and every donation given is a reminder that when disaster strikes rural America, people across the country step up, link arms, and haul hope together.