VIDEO: Tornadoes sweep Nebraska amid warnings, destructive storm damages Omaha

OMAHA , Neb. —Multiple tornadoes were reported in the state but the most powerful twister by far hit suburbs northwest of Omaha . It destroyed homes and other structures as the tornado tore for miles along farmland and into subdivisions, according to the Associated Press.

They're going to be putting together a strategic plan for a detailed search of the area, starting with the properties with most damage,” Bossman said. “We'll be looking throughout properties in debris piles, we'll be looking in basements, trying to find any victims and make sure everybody is rescued who needs assistance.”

Omaha police advised residents that the American Red Cross and Salvation Army were set up at 204th and W Maple. A tornado emergency was issued by the agency as the storm tracked west of Omaha.Nebraska Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Katrina Sperl said damage is just now being reported. Taylor Wilson, a spokesperson for the University of Nebraska Medical Center, said they hadn’t seen any injuries yet.

The building just northeast of the state capital of Lincoln had collapsed with about 70 employees inside and several people trapped, sheriff’s officials said. Everyone was evacuated, and three people had injuries that were considered not life-threatening, authorities said.

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