Nebraska Tornadoes unleashed chaos in the midwestern US on Friday, resulting in a building collapse with numerous individuals trapped inside and the destruction and damage of hundreds of homes, particularly in the vicinity of Omaha, Nebraska.
A wave of at least six tornadoes that local meteorologists called “historic” swept across eastern Nebraska on Friday, flattening a business, flipping a train and destroying dozens of suburban homes near Omaha.
“Devastation Unveiled: Historic Tornadoes Strike Nebraska”
Tornadoes wreaked havoc Friday in the Midwest, causing a building to collapse with dozens of people inside and destroying and damaging hundreds of homes, many around Omaha, Nebraska.
Aerial view of damaged buildings and debris-covered streets.
“It’s heartbreaking to see these people who have lost houses, cars, essentially their life until they have to rebuild it,”
“We’ll be looking throughout properties in debris piles, we’ll be looking in basements, trying to find any victims and make sure everybody is rescued who needs assistance,” Bossman said.
Emergency responders and volunteers aiding in rescue and recovery efforts.
Stay out of damaged areas
Douglas County reported dozens of damaged homes in the Elkhorn and Bennington areas. Waterloo also saw significant damage. Authorities urged people to stay away from the affected areas to allow first responders to do their work. Some residents reported minor injuries.