LAST UPDATE: July 16 at 9:11am
All of our most up-to-date information on serving and resources can be found below.
I Want to Help
Physically Help with Elkhorn Tornado Relief
Omaha Rapid Response
Omaha Rapid Response is dispatching volunteers from the Elkhorn Suburban Fire and Public Education training facility (9301 N 204th Elkhorn, NE 68022).
Fill out a waiver in order to serve. Minimum age to sign a waiver is 12.
Physical Donations and Supplies
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
(402) 616-2330
20601 Elkhorn Drive
HOURS:
Sunday & Monday: OFF
Tuesday & Thursday: 2:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Heartland Hope Mission’s Crisis Response Center
(402) 733-1904
West Omaha: 15555 Industrial Road
Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 9am-3pm
Saturdays, 10am-12pm
CLOSED Thursdays and Sundays
South Omaha: 2021 U Street
Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30pm
Thursdays, 1:30–4:00pm
Saturdays, 9:30am–12:00pm
The Furniture Project
10808 J Street
Accepting all furniture & household items. Drop off Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, and Sat 10am-1pm.
Lost & Found for Personal Items
If you FIND personal items please bring them to the Elkhorn Suburban Fire and Public Education training facility (9301 N 204th Elkhorn, NE 68022).
Additional Resources and Help:
If you have a property that is available for temporary housing, please tell us about it here.
I Need Help
If you have been impacted by the tornado and need help, fill out this form.
Need Temporary Housing?
If you are in need of temporary housing, please fill out this form so we can try and connect you with available housing options.
Need Help Processing Your Trauma?
Paint Night
A fun, encouraging, and free night of painting for kids who have been impacted by the tornado.
Have Damaged Property?
City of Omaha Planning Department has resources avaliable:
Click here for more information on general construction, inspections and wrecking.
Click here for more information on floodplain damaged structures.
Have Legal or Insurance Questions?
Case worker assistance
Call Heartland Hope Mission at (402) 733-1904.
COPE (Christian Outreach Program) (402) 616-2330.
Nebraska Department of Insurance:
More info at https://doi.nebraska.gov
Legal Aid of Nebraska
They offer a network of volunteer attorneys across the state who will offer free legal assistance to victims of state-declared disasters. Click here for more information.
Need Donations and Supplies?
See the locations below for food, water, storage, clothing, household items, and more.
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
(402) 616-2330
20601 Elkhorn Drive
HOURS: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10:00am-2:00pm
Heartland Hope Mission’s Crisis Response Center
(402) 733-1904
West Omaha: 15555 Industrial Road
Mondays-Wednesdays 9am-3pm
Fridays 9am-3pm
Saturdays 10am-12pm
CLOSED Thursdays and Sundays
South Omaha: 2021 U Street
Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30pm
Thursdays, 1:30–4:00pm
Saturdays, 9:30am–12:00pm
Call Kaylin at (402) 733-1904 ext. 26 if you need transportation to Heartland.
The Furniture Project
**Furniture & household items only**
10808 J Street
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, and Sat 10am-1pm.
Lost & Found for Personal Items
If you are LOOKING for personal items lost in the storm, come to the Elkhorn Suburban Fire and Public Education training facility (9301 N 204th Elkhorn, NE 68022).
Additional Resources and Help:
“Greg Young Cares” (through the Greg Young Auto Group) is offering transportation assistance for people needing temporary mobility solutions, and wrecker/flatbed services for those who require vehicle towing or removal services due to damage. Apply by providing the following details to DisasterSupport@GYAutoGroup.com: Number of people in need of transportation; Main contact with full coverage insurance; Specific needs for wrecker or flatbed services, if at all.
If you have been affected by the storm or have storm-related questions, call 211 for the Douglas County Emergency Management Line.
Questions?
If you were not able to find the answer you are looking for above, reach out to us (@relevantelkhorn) on Facebook and Instagram for a response. You can also message us here: m.me/153251967896