Ready Douglas County will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist tornado survivors this Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 at the Elkhorn Suburban Fire District Education and Training Facility at 9301 N. 204th Street. See the hours of operation below.

On Tuesday, the DouglasCountyNE Board approved waiving building permit fees for tornado-damaged properties in Bennington, the Village of Waterloo, and unincorporated areas of DouglasCountyNE. Please read below for more details or call 402-444-7189.

Even minor injuries like scratches may need a tetanus shot. Omaha Police Dept Omaha Fire Department Ready Douglas County Omaha World-Herald Omaha Scanner DCSO - Omaha, NE

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8:35 PM - We're keeping a very close eye on a disorganized circulation near Papillion and moving northeast towards the LaVista/Ralston areas. Not a tornado yet, but could spin up quickly if it decides to...

As we prepare for the potential of more severe weather this afternoon and evening, it is important to consider how you receive severe weather alerts. Read below for five ways you can stay informed and weather aware should severe weather impact our area later today.

Severe weather is expected today, especially between 4 PM and 10 PM. All modes of severe weather are possible. There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall that could lead to flash flooding as well. Be weather aware. Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

There is potential for severe weather in Douglas County today. Best practice is to implement a layered approach to receiving weather alerts including wireless emergency alerts, weather apps, NOAA weather radios and local media DouglasCountyNE Douglas County 911 ema.douglascounty-ne.gov/preparedness-a…

Today’s regularly scheduled outdoor warning siren test at 11 a.m. has been canceled as some sirens are undergoing maintenance.
Thank you,
- Douglas County Emergency Management Agency
(Ready Douglas County)

Today, the Douglas County Board approved waiving fees for storm-related debris dropped off at the Pheasant Point Landfill through Saturday, May 4, 2024.
The Pheasant Point Landfill is located at 13505 N 216 St. in Bennington.
#greendebris #StormRecovery #tornado #douglascounty

𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐋𝐀𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘
⚠ The following roads remained 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 ⚠:

Ida St from 186 St to 216 St
Fort St from 216 St to 204 St
186 St from State St to Rainwood Road
Military Ave from 180 St to…

.WM has extended hours at the Pheasant Point Landfill, 13505 N 216th St., until 6 p.m. April 29 - May 4.
Green debris limbs must be cut into pieces 4 feet or smaller.
NOT ACCEPTED: Household appliances, tires, & hazardous waste.
#StormRecovery #OmahaTornado

Those affected by the recent tornadoes and storms in eastern Nebraska can drop off trees, limbs, and other green debris at Two Rivers State Recreation Area just west of Omaha, beginning on Monday, April 29. Read more details below! #stormcleanup

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Please see below for ways YOU can help those impacted by Friday's devastating tornado in western DouglasCountyNE #stormrelief #disasterrelief

Information regarding storm debris drop-off #stormdebris #elkhorn #bennington #douglascounty

The American Red Cross has set up a shelter for displaced residents at Common Ground Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1701 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn. This shelter is for both displaced residents and pets. #shelter #elkhorn #douglascounty #nebraska

We would like to thank people for their urgency to help, but NO volunteers are needed at this time to assist first responders in DouglasCountyNE. We will let the public know when volunteers are needed and where they should go. #severewx #volunteers #omaha #nebraska

A reunification center is being established at Elkhorn Middle School located at 3200 N 207th street for parents who need to pick up their children after several area schools were in lockdown during the tornado warnings.

Residents who have suffered damage to their homes in today's severe weather event should call 2-1-1 or go online at dogis.org/211 to make a report.