As severe weather swept through Nebraska on Friday, multiple towns were impacted, and residents are now beginning the clean-up process from tornado damage.
Omaha police officers search a home for a family after a tornado leveled dozens of homes near Omaha, Neb., on Friday, April 26, 2024. on Friday, multiple towns were impacted, and residents are now beginning the clean-up process from tornado damage.
Douglas County Emergency Management Agency stated a tornado caused severe damage to Douglas County and several homes in Elkhorn, Bennington and the village of Waterloo. The American Red Cross in Elkhorn set up a shelter at the Common Ground Community Center for residents and their pets who have been displaced.
"Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today's storms," Gov. Jim Pillen said. "I have ordered that state resources be made available to assist with the emergency response and to support local first responders as they assess the damage. Nebraskans are tough, resilient people, and our neighbors and communities will rally around affected families and businesses to assist them.
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