Eligible disaster-impacted homeowners with unmet housing recovery needs that fall beyond their insurance coverage and/or FEMA assistance may receive up to a $50,000 forgivable loan to repair/rehab their home. Follow this link for more information: iowafinance.com/drhap/

A heat advisory has been issued for the Omaha metro and surrounding areas. With heat indices in the low 100s expected this afternoon, impacts will be greatest for those still without power from Wednesday's storm. Be sure to have several ways to cool of if needed.

Assistance remains available for disaster survivors but applications deadlines are approaching. Visit pcema-ia.org/2024-disasters for more information on programs and how to register or apply.

See this short video on available FEMA and State assistance for tornado, flood, and sever weather disasters in Iowa. youtu.be/AsbXfuw3STk?fe…

Save the date and mark your calendars!

The "Recovery Cookout" is this Saturday, August 17th, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in Minden and is open to County residents impacted by the 2024 natural disasters. Come and connect with resources available to you, and also enjoy a stress free event!

PCEMA ALERT: Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 3:58AM CDT until August 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

Make sure you are weather aware this afternoon. Have a way to receive alerts. Severe storms developing around 5pm time period.

PCEMA ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 14 at 5:34PM CDT until August 15 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Flash Flood Warning issued August 14 at 10:00PM CDT until August 15 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Heat Advisory issued August 23 at 1:46PM CDT until August 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

PCEMA ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning issued August 24 at 1:29PM CDT until August 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

⚠️Things to be mindful of this afternoon⚠️ 🔥Heat indices will still be near 100. ⚡Isolated thunderstorms (20-30% chance) possible ahead of the evening cold front. 🌳The July 31st wind storm has left trees in Omaha and Lincoln prone to additional damage from non-severe winds.

PCEMA ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 29 at 2:51PM CDT until August 29 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Omaha/Valley NE

**SEPTEMBER IS PREPAREDNESS MONTH** Follow along and see ways to prepare you and your family for when an emergency strikes!

This weeks topic is "MAKE A PLAN"! youtu.be/qHS-a9mKZpA?si…

When disaster strikes, your home may be damaged. If you file a claim for insurance or assistance you will need to know what was lost or damaged. Take photos around your home. This will help you identify what was lost and provide proof. #NationalPreparednessMonth

If you are in Oakland, Carson or Macedonia and you heard the tornado sirens , there is no weather threat. It was accidental activation.

Today is week 2 of Preparedness Week! This weeks topic is Build a kit! youtu.be/5d1LYc2Zn78

Today marks week three of Preparedness Month! This weeks topic is being aware! Do you have multiple ways to receive alerts to make sure you are in the know? pcema-ia.org/alert-iowa Sign up here to received alerts for Pottawattamie County!