VERDIGRE, NE - Residents of northern Knox County could get some relief thanks to a disaster fund set up by a Nebraska-based bank.

Pinnacle Bank and the Village of Verdigre announced in a news release Tuesday that a Verdigre Disaster Relief Fund account has been established at Pinnacle Bank. All donations will go to directly to helping victims of area flooding.

Those wishing to donate can drop off a check at any Nebraska Pinnacle Bank location. Checks should be made payable to the City of Verdigre and have Verdigre Flood Relief in the memo line.

Donations are preferred at a branch location, however donations can also be mailed to Pinnacle Bank at PO Box 250 Verdigre, NE 68783-0250. Note mail service may be delayed due to flooding.