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Blair residents come together to assess what’s left, clean up Friday storm damage
BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - Blair was one of the many communities hit hard by Friday’s tornadoes. It left many buildings and homes in the community damaged or destroyed, but residents say they’re doing what they can to locate and reclaim what’s lost. For Ken Tracy, it’s hard...
Residents picking up the pieces after Washington County acreage hit hard
BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - Just south of the City of Blair in the valleys and rolling hills of an acreage community, the devastation is everywhere. Pete Coen shot steady video of Friday’s tornado along Fort Calhoun Road, but he says he became nervous watching the 6 First Alert Weather Team’s coverage.
2024 tornado outbreak: Where to dispose of storm debris
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With so much tornado damage in the Omaha area, residents are likely searching for places to dump debris. Tree and vegetation debris drop-off in Douglas County is available at three sites:. Greenbrier Park, 209th and Park Drive, in the north parking lot. Open 9 a.m. to...
Burn permits needed in Washington County to burn tree and brush from storm damage
BLAIR, Neb. — Cleanup efforts continue around Nebraska. That includes in Blair in communities all along County Road 34. "I just could not believe it. My house is still standing but unfortunately, I don't think it's salvageable," Washington County resident Sarah Melland said. The cleanup along County Road 34...
Gov. Pillen outlines Nebraska’s local, federal next steps following ‘war zone’ tornadoes
LINCOLN — Days after a wave of tornadoes hit Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen on Monday thanked neighbors for stepping up for one another alongside various local, state and federal supporters. Pillen said that as of Monday morning, power had been restored to nearly every home in the most heavily affected parts of eastern Nebraska, including the […] The post Gov. Pillen outlines Nebraska’s local, federal next steps following ‘war zone’ tornadoes appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
'I've never seen anything like this': Woman rescued from rubble as tornado hits Blair
BLAIR, Neb. — Omaha's weather leader saw a rain-wrapped tornado tear across Washington County, leveling homes on Highway 75 outside Blair. Moments later, KETV NewsWatch 7's Sarah Fili captured the destruction. "My ears started just popping the high pressure and got down in the basement. Heard a heard a...
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