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)

    • copeinfo.org

    • (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

    • heartlandhopemission.org

    • (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

    • thefurnitureproject.org

    • 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?

  • We have trained Trauma Navigators available to talk. Learn more about this free service here.

  • Help my child process trauma here.

  • Find a professional counselor here.

  • Would you like someone to pray for or with you, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Paint Night

A fun, encouraging, and free night of painting for kids who have been impacted by the tornado.

Learn More & Sign up

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:

  • 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