Omaha mayor updates on flooding that displaced dozens

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 21:24 · Archive

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. reported more than $13 million in damages from last week's storms, with some residents unable to return home.

Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. gave a flood response update Thursday following storms that flooded the metro area the previous week. He said a clearer picture was emerging of the damage, with some residents having lost everything. In the West Pachio Creek area, water rose more than 22 feet in less than two hours in darkness, forcing people to escape from neck-deep water. Two homes in the Karen addition were closed due to dangerous conditions, and severe damage occurred at Millard Woods, a mobile home park. Some residents in these areas have ten days to collect belongings from homes they will not be able to return to.

The mayor said he was thankful no one was seriously hurt, but noted the flooding had been traumatic for residents. City officials are coordinating with Douglas County Emergency Management to assess the full extent of damage. Governor Jim Pillen signed a disaster declaration for affected areas, which requests federal assistance. In the immediate aftermath, 123 homes lost gas; 73 remained without gas at the time of the update. Damages have been estimated at $12 million in Douglas County and $1.1 million in Sarpy County.

Ewing said his top priority was finding initial relief for flood victims. Donations can be made through omahafloodrelief.org or the 211 hotline, which also links people to services.

How it is being reported

• Omaha flood response update: More than $13 million in damages, dozens unable to return homeOmaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. is scheduled to give a flood response update Thursday after storms flooded the metro last week.1011Now · 8 Oct, 20:45
• LIVE AT 1: Omaha mayor to update on flood responseOmaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. is scheduled to give a flood response update Thursday after storms flooded the metro last week.WOWT · 8 Oct, 18:04

In this story: John Ewing Jr. · Jim Pillen · Omaha · Douglas County · Sarpy County

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