Nebraska tornadoes: 173 homes destroyed in Douglas County, officials say
Published: May. 2, 2024 at 4:23 PM CDT
ELKHORN, Neb. (WOWT) - Douglas County officials released updated data on the widespread damage caused by last Friday’s tornadoes.
According to Douglas County Emergency Management, a total of 943 houses sustained some sort of damage — 173 of those are considered completely destroyed.
The tornado ravaged parts of Elkhorn, Waterloo and Blair, among other areas across the Omaha metro and well into western Iowa.
TORNADO RECOVERY
How to help — and find help
Here are ways you can assist those in Nebraska and Iowa who are recovering from tornadoes that hit on Friday, April 26.
Where to dispose of debris from recent storms
Several debris collection sites are available in Douglas and Washington counties.
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