The nine tornadoes that ripped through eastern Nebraska and western Iowa on Friday were the strongest experienced in almost a decade, according to the National Weather Service.
We pray for the repose of the man who died of injuries from the disaster as well as those who were injured. We also pray for those displaced by the storm, which destroyed or damaged at least 150 homes.
Father Tom Fangman, pastor of St. Patrick Parish-Elkhorn, encourages those who need assistance after Friday's devastating tornadoes to contact the parish.
Learn how you can assist families in need and read one family's story below.
How you can help
St. Patrick Parish-Elkhorn is responding to the needs of those beginning the long road to recovery. Click the button below to contribute. You can also mail Visa and Mastercard gift cards of $100, $200 and $500 to the parish at 20500 West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE, 68022.
If you know someone who lives in Elkhorn and needs assistance, they can call 402-289-4289 or email Humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
St. Bernard Parish-Omaha is partnering with Major Mark W. Martsolf, Corps Officer and Pastor, Salvation Army Western Division Citadel Corps, to aid those impacted by the tornado.
They are asking for the following Items needed:
- Trash bags
- Water
- Gatorade
- Blankets
- Toothbrushes
- Toiletry items
- Buckets totes
- Baby wipes & diapers
- Shop towels,
- Heavy duty cleaning supplies
- Gloves
- Tarps
- Safety goggles
You can drop off supplies at the school at 3604 N. 65th Street, Monday-Wednesday, during school hours.
Cleaning up her tornado-ravaged home, Elkhorn resident finds blessings
“The outpouring has just been incredible, absolutely incredible,” said Gina Prochaska-Volenec said, talking on her cell phone as she continued cleaning up what was left of her Elkhorn house on Monday.
“You see the blessings come out of it, even though there is devastation as we do this process and see what’s recovered, what survived. I don’t know how many times my son, Will, has said, 'OK, that’s God.'"
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