Links to Resources

Donate:

• Nebraska Tornado Recovery Fund - Facilitated by the Omaha Community Foundation, this fund partners with nonprofit organization to help individuals, families, and businesses across Nebraska with their immediate and long-term needs.
• Nebraska & Iowa Tornado Relief Fund - Facilitated by the United Way of the Midlands, individuals can contribute to the fund to support nonprofits and neighbors impacted by this disaster through this site or by texting TORNADO24 to 41444 or calling (402) 522-7962.

Volunteer:

The need for volunteers varies by neighborhood, area, and city. Visit the links below for the latest on volunteer opportunities and efforts or call 211.

• American Red Cross Nebraska
• Omaha Rapid Response

Financial Help for Affected CPAs:

• AICPA Benevolent Fund - The AICPA Benevolent Fund assists members and their families who are struggling financially due to major life events, including natural disasters. If you are not in a circumstance of need, consider donating to the fund.

Guide for CPAs & Insurance Information:

• A Guide for CPAs to Providing Disaster Assistance by Jerry Schreiber, CPA
• Insurance Company Claims Filing Telephone Numbers

IRS Resources:

• IRS: Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
  Special tax relief and assistance is available to taxpayers in Presidential Disaster Areas. IRS is monitoring the situation closely to resolve potential tax administration issues as they are identified. For the latest news, check this page frequently.
• IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses
• IRS: Disaster Relief Resource Center for Tax Professionals
  Disasters can mean that many payroll and practitioner businesses and their clients suffer significant losses. This page provides resources and help to the affected payroll and practitioner community.
• IRS Videos – Preparing for Disasters
• IRS Publication 584 - Casualty, Disaster, and Theft Loss Workbook (Personal-Use Property)

State Resources:

• AGC Nebraska Building Chapter Disaster Resources
• Nebraska Farm Service Agency (FSA)
• Nebraska Attorney General
• Nebraska Department of Housing & Urban Development
• Nebraska Department of Insurance
• Nebraska Department of Labor – Registered Contractors
• Nebraska Department of Labor – Unemployment Assistance
• Nebraska Department of Revenue
• Nebraska Department of Transportation
• Nebraska 511 Traveler Information
• Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) 
• NEMA - Nebraska County Emergency Management Directory
• NEMA - Nebraska Regional Coordinators Directory
• SBA Disaster Declaration for Nebraska - April 25-27, 2024
• United Way of the Midlands
• University of Nebraska Extension

Federal Resources:

• AICPA Disaster Tax Relief - Casualty Loss FAQ
• American Red Cross Disasters & Financial Planning Guide
• American Red Cross Picking Up the Pieces After a Disaster
• Cornell University Law School, Legal Information Institute
  • 26 CFR § 7508A- Authority to postpone certain deadlines by reason of federally declared disaster, significant fire, or terroristic or military actions.
  • 26 CFR § 7508A-1 - Postponement of certain tax-related deadlines by reasons of a federally declared disaster or terroristic or military action.
  • 26 CFR § 1.165-1- Losses.
  • 26 CFR § 1.165-7- Casualty losses.
  • 26 CFR § 1.165-11 -Election to take disaster loss deduction for preceding year.
• DisasterAssistance.gov
• Farm Service Agency Livestock Indemnity Program
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• FEMA – Disaster Declarations
• FEMA – Individuals & Households Program – for uninsured and underinsured
• Ready.gov – Tornadoes
• SBA Disaster Declarations
  • Nebraska - April 25-27, 2024
• SBA Business Disaster Loans
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Disaster Help Desk for Business

News:

• Gov. Pillen requests federal disaster declaration, with estimated $11.5 million in storm damage, Nebraska Examiner, May 3, 2024
• Gov. Pillen outlines Nebraska's local, federal next steps following "war zone" tornadoes, Nebraska Examiner, April 30, 2024
• Gov. Pillen issues post-storm declaration that allows use of state emergency fund, Nebraska Examiner, April 28, 2024
• Pillen confirms no loss of life in NE from Friday storms, but hundreds lost homes, Nebraska Examiner, April 27, 2024