More than 20 Young Southeast Asian Leaders (YSEALI) attended the DouglasCountyNE Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday morning to learn more about county government in the United States.

We are looking for photos and videos of the April 26th tornado outbreak. If you have personally recorded content that you're willing to share with us, please send these files to: [email protected]. Read more details below!

The FEMA Region 7 Disaster Recovery Center in Douglas County is open today! It will be open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. until further notice.

See photo below for more details!

Ready Douglas County Omaha Police Dept

We're visiting NE storm survivors in Douglas & Washington counties to ensure they know how to apply with FEMA, to get help with immediate needs and/or check FEMA registration status for those who have already applied. #newx , #tornado , #nebraska

The Ready Douglas County is operating a multi-agency resource center to assist tornado survivors from 8am to 6pm Friday (May 10) at the Elkhorn Fire & Rescue Dept. Training Facility, 9301 N. 204th St.
Learn more in this KETV NewsWatch 7 story: ketv.com/article/dougla…

#Tornado

On Tuesday, the DouglasCountyNE Board approved waiving building permit fees for tornado-damaged properties in Bennington, the Village of Waterloo, and unincorporated areas of DouglasCountyNE. Please read below for more details or call 402-444-7189.

As we prepare for the potential of more severe weather this afternoon and evening, it is important to consider how you receive severe weather alerts. Read below for five ways you can stay informed and weather aware should severe weather impact our area later today.

Our thanks to KETV NewsWatch 7 and KETV NewsWatch 7Rob for this behind-the-scenes look at ballot security in DouglasCountyNE and the tireless work of our Douglas County Election Commission to ensure that every voice is heard and every vote counts. ketv.com/article/each-p…

This week is National Correctional Officers Week! A HUGE thanks to the men and women of our Douglas County Department of Corrections. These professionals play a vital role in our justice system, ensuring safety and security within our correctional facilities. #THANKYOU

Children's reactions to a tornado and its aftermath are strongly influenced by how their parents, teachers, and other caregivers cope during and after the storm. Knowing the signs and what to look out for can help parents be better prepared to address their child’s needs.

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨Junkstock, May 3-5, 2024

Today’s regularly scheduled outdoor warning siren test at 11 a.m. has been canceled as some sirens are undergoing maintenance.
Thank you,
- Douglas County Emergency Management Agency
(Ready Douglas County)

Today, the Douglas County Board approved waiving fees for storm-related debris dropped off at the Pheasant Point Landfill through Saturday, May 4, 2024.
The Pheasant Point Landfill is located at 13505 N 216 St. in Bennington.
#greendebris #StormRecovery #tornado #douglascounty

.WM has extended hours at the Pheasant Point Landfill, 13505 N 216th St., until 6 p.m. April 29 - May 4.
Green debris limbs must be cut into pieces 4 feet or smaller.
NOT ACCEPTED: Household appliances, tires, & hazardous waste.
#StormRecovery #OmahaTornado

Those affected by the recent tornadoes and storms in eastern Nebraska can drop off trees, limbs, and other green debris at Two Rivers State Recreation Area just west of Omaha, beginning on Monday, April 29. Read more details below! #stormcleanup

Please see the important message below from Ready Douglas County regarding donations. If you want to volunteer, please call 2-1-1. Thank you for your support and generosity!

Please see below for ways YOU can help those impacted by Friday's devastating tornado in western DouglasCountyNE #stormrelief #disasterrelief

Below is some important information you need to know about dropping off storm debris at the WM Pheasant Point Landfill, located at 13505 North 216th Street in Bennington. #stormdebris #elkhorn #bennington #douglascounty

The American Red Cross has set up a shelter for displaced residents at Common Ground Recreation and Aquatic Center, 1701 Veterans Drive in Elkhorn. This shelter is for both displaced residents and pets. #shelter #elkhorn #douglascounty #nebraska

We would like to thank people for their urgency to help, but NO volunteers are needed at this time to assist first responders in DouglasCountyNE. We will let the public know when volunteers are needed and where they should go. #severewx #volunteers #omaha #nebraska