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2019 Floods: How you can help and where you can get help

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There are so many ways you can help those impacted by the floods.

We’ve put together a list of places you can donate to help Nebraskans and Iowans in need and where you can get help too if you need it.

NEED HELP

Federal Resources

  • FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
  • Disaster Assistance
    • For individuals and businesses
    • Click here to apply for aid

Nebraska Resources

  • Nebraska Strong
  • NEMA (Nebraska Emergency Management Agency)
    • Call 402-817-1511
    • Click here for additional resources
  • Nebraska Department of Transportation 
    • Click here for an up-to-date map of area roads closed or being repaired
    • Also has information on the state’s recovery efforts
  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
    • Now available for Nebraskans in flood-impacted areas
    • Click here to learn more
  • Nebraska Farm Bureau
  • Nebraska Department of Agriculture Disaster Relief
  • Northeast Nebraska Economic Development Network
  • Flood Resources and Tips from UNL
  • Douglas County
    • Sign up for emergency alerts on your phone
    • Click here to register
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Valley American Legion Post 58
      • 111 East Front St
      • Valley, Nebraska
      • Hours
        • 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
  • Sarpy County
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Twin Creek
      • 3802 Raynor Parkway, Suite 201, Bellevue
      • Hours
        • 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
      • Opened by the State of Nebraska, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration. Will provide information on services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check on the status of their applications.
    • Emergency Management
      • The emergency management department has a website with a host of resources for residents.
      • Click here for more information.
    • Additional Resources
  • Washington County, Nebraska 
    • First, you need to apply for FEMA
    • Then you can contact the county for long-term assistance
    • Call 402-426-8881
    • Email your needs to wclongtermrecovery@gmail.com
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Arlington City Auditorium
      • 410 W Elm Street
      • Arlington
      • Hours
        • Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Cass County
    • Follow it’s Emergency Management Facebook page for real-time updates
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Plattsmouth Community Center
      • 308 S. 18th St
      • Plattsmouth, Nebraska
      • Hours
        • 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
  • Dodge County, Nebraska
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      •  Fremont Learning Center
      • 130 E. 9th Street
      • Fremont
      • Hours
        • 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
      • Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be there to provide information on available services, to explain assistance programs, and to help survivors complete or check the status of their applications for FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program.
  • Saunders County
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • VFW Hall
      • 102 S. 24th Street
      • Ashland
      • Hours
        • Sunday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
        • Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Call 211
    • They have volunteers who can connect you to the services you need
  • Nebraska Humane Society
    • If you have a pet that needs to be rescued call 402-444-7800 ext 1
    • There’s a trailer at its building at 90th and Fort Street filled with supplies for pet owners affected by the floods.
    • Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Weekends 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Realtor Relief Foundation
    • The Nebraska REALTORS® Association and the REALTORS® Relief Foundation have partnered together to help with mortgage and rental assistance (up to $1000) for those affected by the Nebraska flood.
    • Click here for the grant application

Iowa Resources

  • Iowa Emergency Management
  • Iowa Disaster Assistance Information
  • Pottawattamie County
    • Click here for resources and information on how to apply for assistance
    • Click here to sign up for emergency alerts
    • Salvation Army Disaster Resource Center
      • 715 N. 16th St
      • Council Bluffs
      • Hours
        • 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday and Thursdays
        • 9:00 a.m. t0 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays
        • 9:00 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays
        • Closed Sundays
  • Fremont County
    • Look for regular updates on the county’s Emergency Management Facebook page
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Fremont County Emergency Management Office
      • 2014 290th Avenue
      • Sidney
      • Hours
        • Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        • Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Harrison County
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Harrison County Fairgrounds
      • 800 West Huron Street
      • Exhibit Hall
      • Missouri Valley
      • Hours
        • Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        • Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Mills County 
    • Click here for a complete list of resources including a damage reporting app
    • Disaster Recovery Center
      • Glenwood Resource Center
      • 111 Lacey Street
      • Glenwood
      • Hours
        • Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
        • Sundays 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Call 211
    • They have volunteers who can connect you to the services you need
  • Tax Relief
    • Available for citizens and businesses in  Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona and Woodbury counties
    • Extends the filing deadline from April 15th to July 31st.
    • Click here for more information

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Nebraska 

  • Nebraska Strong
  • Nebraska Farm Bureau
  • Nebraska Cattlemen
    • Click here to donate
    • To volunteer: call 800-831-0500
    • Or mail a check to: Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund, 4611 Cattle Drive, Lincoln, NE 68521
  • Flood Recovery Serviceship Program
    • Gives students the opportunity to help Nebraska communities respond to the devastating floods, to gain experience in public service and to learn about how communities deal with natural disasters.
    • Serviceships will place up to 50 NU students in communities across Nebraska to respond to their needs.  ‘
    • Click here to find out more
  • Bellevue
    • Bellevue Community Foundation Disaster Relief
    • Click here to make a contribution
    • Or send a donation to: Bellevue Community Foundation Disaster Relief, 1500 Wall St, Bellevue, Nebraska 68005
  • Nebraska Humane Society
    • Click here to make a donation
    • There’s a trailer at its building at 90th and Fort Street being filled with supplies for pet owners.
    • You can drop off your donations
      • Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      • Weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Nebraska Realtors
    • You can make a donation to help the flood victims, all donations are tax deductible.
  • Family Fare Supermarket
    • 238 8th Street, Blair, Nebraska
    • Taking donations of nonperishable food for flood victims
  • Omaha Public Schools
    • The money goes to help teachers who live areas that underwater or have flooded
    • Click here to make a donation
    • Or mail a check to: Omaha Schools Foundation, 3861 Farnam Street., Omaha, NE 68131
  • Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce
    • It’s collecting donations at its office, 5505 Miller Ave, Ralston, NE 68157
    • Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Bellevue Christian Center
    • 1400 Harvell Dr, Bellevue
    • Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • Needed items: Boxed dinners, paper plates, plastic utensils, deodorant, can openers, hair brushes, pillows, microwavable containers, pet supplies including food and litter, toiletries, baby items including jar food, pacifiers, formula wipes, cleaning products and nonperishable food items.
  • ENCORE
    • Its locations in both Bellevue and Fremont flooded. It has around 125 individuals and even a few staff members who’ve been severely impacted.
    • Click here to learn more
    • Personal hygiene items are high on the list of donations.
    • Any donations can be brought to ENCOR’s main office at 4715 S. 132nd Street, Omaha

Iowa

  • Mills County
    • Click here and go to Southwest Iowa Funds and Mills County Flood Funds
    • Or mail a check to: Mills County Community Foundation, 3555 Farnam Street, Suite 222, Omaha, NE 68131
    • Click here to sign up to volunteer
  • Pottawattamie County 
    • Click here to sign up to to be on a volunteer registry
  • Fremont County, Iowa
    • Click here for ways you can donate to the flood relief effort
  • Tabor First State Bank
    • Created a fund for flood victims, call 712-629-2435 to make a donation

Organizations helping in both Nebraska and Iowa

  • American Red Cross
  • Salvation Army
    • Click here to make a donation
    • Click here to volunteer or call 402-898-6050
    • It also has a flood-relief donation center at the old Canfield’s at 84th & Center. The hours are Monday-Friday, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
  • United Way