Our disaster-relief teams have been at work in the Omaha metro and in the Lincoln area this evening – assisting those affected by today’s severe weather, as well as supporting first responders. Our effort to help communities hit by the storms is just beginning. You can donate online and help storm victims by clicking HERE
We are also planning to open our west Omaha donation center -- in the parking lot of Brite Ideas Decorating at 156th & Blondo – tomorrow (4/27) to take in material donations starting at 9 AM. We’d be grateful for donations of bottled water, Gatorade, and cleaning supplies to support our disaster-relief effort. We send a special thanks to our friends at Brite Ideas for their support of that endeavor.
From Mayor Jean Stothert
Emergency update 6:00am Saturday: Omaha Fire has completed a search of damaged homes. Fortunately, no deaths are reported, and very few, minor injuries.
Common Ground Community Center at 1701 Veterans Drive is open for anyone who needs shelter. Please report property damage to 211 or online at dogis.org/211 to make a report. Pheasant Point landfill will be open 6am until 3pm Saturday for debris disposal. Green debris limbs must be cut into pieces four feet or smaller. Home appliances and hazardous materials are not accepted. Power restoration is still in progress by OPPD. Eppley Airfield has reopened for aircraft operations, but delays are expected. The passenger terminal was not impacted by the storm however damage assessments in other portions of the airport continue. A multi-agency news conference will begin at 3pm this afternoon to provide updates.
A live stream will be available at Douglas County Nebraska.
Funds to assist impacted families are set up through the Omaha Community Foundation HERE and the United Way at 211 HERE
See information below from Douglas County Emergency Management