As we come together to pick up the pieces after the devastating storms in our area, we have put together some resources and information to assist those impacted. We will do our best to keep this updated as quickly as possible. #NebraskaStrong #IowaStrong #SummitServes

American Red Cross of Nebraska and Southwest Iowa

The American Red Cross is assisting those affected by Friday’s tornadoes that swept through Nebraska and Iowa.

• Volunteers continue to distribute Emergency Relief Supplies across Nebraska and Iowa. To date, more than 2,300 supplies have been distributed.
• Red Cross volunteers are assessing the residential damage in affected communities to help us to better understand what help families may need in the days and weeks ahead.
• The Red Cross has volunteers trained in health services, mental health services and spiritual care needs available as part of this disaster response operation.

Find more info here or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS

Click here for City of Omaha Emergeny Updates & Info 

Please report property damage by dialing 2-1-1 or online at dogis.org/211 to make a report.

For assistance with lost pets.

Nebraska Humane Society – nehumanesociety.org

Lost Pets of Omaha Area – Facebook for rapid response or online at lostpetsofomahaarea.org

A free tree and limb debris drop-off location is open at 209th & Park Drive in the north parking lot of Greenbrier Park (20601 Park Rd, Elkhorn, NE 68022) and will be managed by the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department. Hours are 9 AM to 7 pm daily until further notice. Only tree and vegetation debris from the storm will be accepted, hired contractors are not allowed. Please enter from park drive from the north and exit the dump heading south via 209th Street.

Funds to assist impacted families are set up through the Omaha Community Foundation and the United Way at 211

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Starting 4/29/2024: Washington County residents in need of volunteer assistance with clean up or other debris removal services can report to the Lakeland Community Center located at County Road 34 and Hwy 133 to work with the Salvation Army. Those individuals wishing to volunteer may apply with the Salvation Army at this location as well. The Salvation Army will be there to assist residents/volunteers from 8am-7pm daily until further notice.

Anyone wishing to donate clothing, shoes, food or other personal items may take these donations to the First Lutheran Church located at 2146 Wright Street, Blair NE 68008. The Red Cross is helping facilitate these donations with the Church.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind residents that you can obtain burn permits from your Local Fire Departments. For more information: Kennard Fire Department kfd.burnpermit.com Blair Fire Department blair-vfd.com.

Citizens may also reach out to the Nebraska Resource Hotline *211 make sure to mention Washington County to ensure that you are directed to the right resources

Nebraska/Iowa Tornado Relief Resources | April 2024