With devastating flooding in several regions of the state, Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, partner agencies, emergency officials, and volunteers remain hard at work assisting with historically catastrophic conditions statewide.
NEMA is tracking conditions across the state, responding to requests for assistance from local emergency managers and developing a common operating picture to keep local officials aware of the situation.
As Nebraskans pull together to support one another in this severe weather event, we encourage people to be cautious of fraudulent donation sites that are beginning to appear on social media. Monetary donations can be made to the Nebraska/SW Iowa Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by clicking here.
Safety and Security: Evacuations are taking place throughout the state at this time. Travel is extremely dangerous with conditions changing rapidly. Non-essential travel is not advised.
The levee near Valley has over topped and is possibly breached, causing water to flood the area. The National Weather Service at Valley has relocated. Confirmation on the condition of the levee is impossible to ascertain due to inaccessibility. Alternative options for inspecting the area are being explored.
All evacuation notices, suggested and mandatory, are STRONGLY encouraged. By ignoring evacuation recommendations, extraction requests made later may be delayed.
Urban Search and Rescue-Task Force One, the Nebraska National Guard, and the Nebraska State Patrol are working together to provide water and air rescue missions.
Several state parks are closed due to weather conditions. To find out if a park is closed, check
Evacuations (full and partial) as of Friday, 1 p.m.:
Beemer
Belgrade
Cedar Rapids
Dannebrog
Geona - Lake Oconee
Inglewood - DHHS Call Center
Randolph City Auditorium.
Northern Butler County
Eastern Richardson County
Pender - Senior Living Facility
Broken Bow - Senior Center
Linoma Beach
Norfolk
Fremot - Hospital
Anselmo
Lynch
Wisner
South Bend Middle Island
Louisville - Trailer Park
Cedar Creek - along river
Plattsmouth - OMA Fish & Wildlife
Plattsmouth - Moorhead Island
Plattsmouth- Beach Road
Eastern Washington County
Beemer - 6 homes
Pleasanton - Homes
Bucaneer Bay - Neighborhood
Valley - Evacuation
Plattsmouth - low-lying areas
Sarpy County - Platte and Missouri River
West Point - Western Section.
Food, Water, Sheltering: Red Cross reports there are 721 people in Red Cross and partner shelters. Shelters are open in the following places:
· Council Bluffs, Iowa (Salem United Methodist Church, 14955 Somerset Avenue)
· Bellwood, Nebraska (Bellwood Fire Department, 752 41 Road)
· Boelus, Nebraska (CNR Center, 614 Delaware Street)
· Columbus, Nebraska (DHS- East Central Health Department, 4321 41st Avenue)
· Freemont, Nebraska (First Lutheran Church, 3200 Military Avenue;
· Hader, Nebraska (Hader Fire Hall, 101 Front Street)
· Missouri Valley, Nebraska (Rand Community Center, 100 S. 4th Street)
· Norfolk, Nebraska (Lutheran High Northeast, 2010 N. 37th Street)
· Norfolk, Nebraska (Bel Air Elementary School, 1101 N. 18th Street)
· Norfolk, Nebraska (Sacred Heart Elementary School, 2301 Madison Avenue)
· North Loup, Nebraska (North Loup Community Center, 112 S. B Street)
· Pierce, Nebraska (Pierce Fire Department, 106 1st Street)
· Plattsmouth, Nebraska (Plattsmouth Community Center, 308 S. 18th Street)
· Randolph, Nebraska (Randolph City Auditorium, 119 N. Main Street)
· St. Edward, Nebraska (St. Edward City Hall, 1302 State Highway 39)
Several towns are experiencing disruptions in water service. Updates will be included on the NEMA social media accounts.
For veterans affected by the recent flooding in Nebraska, the Nebraska Veterans Aid may be able to assist with food, clothing, and emergency housing (i.e. hotel accommodations). Additional information on the program is available here
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has put together a list of disaster relief resources for Nebraska farmers and ranchers seeking assistance due to severe weather. This list includes information about NDA’s Hay and Forage Hotline and programs from the Farm Service Agency. For information click here.
Energy (Power & Fuel): Cooper Nuclear Station is operating at full power. Officials are placing sandbags in critical locations in preparation for rising water levels. The station has declared a notice of unusual event, but there is no risk to public safety. Officials will continue to monitor the situation.
Communications: The radio tower at Verdigre remains inaccessible; however, the Nebraska State Patrol and other radio operators are able to use cellphones for communications.
Transportation: Interstate 80 is now open; however, road conditions remain dangerous across the state.
Nebraska 511 provides the most up-to-date travel conditions. Nebraska 511 can be accessed through the 511 smartphone app or by dialing 511.
The Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline is available 24-hours-a-day for motorists in need of assistance. Drivers can reach NSP by dialing *55 from any cell phone or 911 in an emergency.