Resources
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline
844-684-6333 | TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
If you incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses for more than one individual, you may receive at a maximum of $9,000 per deceased individual and a maximum of $35,500 per application, if you incurred funeral expenses for multiple deceased individuals per state, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute $10-$50 toward the purchase price.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Learn more about the program from the FCC.
Learn about local benefit opportunities via Allo Communications
Recycling in Lincoln
With the cities recent adjustments to what’s allowed in our trash and recycling, we wanted to provide you with some guidance.
What about my....
Car? Kids? Pets? Home? Health? Safety? Recreation? Government? Whether that's road closures, licensing your pet, or checking hours for the pool or library, the Residents section of Lincoln's website is a great place to get local information.
see something? say something.
UPLNK is a free app hosted on the SeeClickFix platform. Use it to report non-emergency quality-of-life issues within the Lincoln City limits, such as streetlight problems, downed tree limbs, potholes or park maintenance issues. There is an option to upload a photo with each service request. You can also use the app to access various City databases.
UPLNK should not be used for emergencies.
DOn't forget county resources!
Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln jointly run some agencies, like Building & Safety and the Health Department. Lancaster County offers online resources like Property Assessment information, the Election Commission, and the County Clerk.
want local resources for your phone or tablet?
The City of Lincoln created MyLNK. A phone app for iOS and Android devices. This free app is ad-free and provides a quick directory of local resources. Support includes: employment, food, personal needs, transportation, housing, and much more.
Visit the iTunes Store or Google Play Store for your free download.