Resources Available for Tornado Victims

During the past eight days our office has been in contact with several agencies and individuals regarding much needed assistance following the tornadoes that devastated rural Wisner in District 16. Although progress has been made, after seeing the damage during onsite visits, there is much work ahead. Residents of Wisner, Pilger, and surrounding areas affected by the June 16 tornadoes who are in further need of assistance are encouraged to attend the special Multi Agency Resource Center (MARC) to be set up at the Wisner Fire Hall in Wisner.

The hours of operation are:

Wednesday, June 25, 8am-6pm (Red Cross caseworkers only);

Thursday, June 26, 10am-8pm;

Friday, June 27, 10am-8pm; and

Saturday, June 28, 9am-4pm.

The following resources will be available:

All Hands Volunteers;

American Red Cross;

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (chaplains and mental health workers);

The League of Human Dignity;

USDA Office of Rural Development

The Salvation Army;

Veteran’s Services (available Thursday only);

Northeast Nebraska Economic Development District (NENEDD); and

Nebraska Health and Human Services Division (mornings, longer as needed).

Please contact Cindy Pfennig, Disaster Preparedness Specialist with the American Red Cross, at (402) 990-6893 with questions regarding the one-stop assistance services being offered on Thursday through Saturday.