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Storm and tree damage in Omaha

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Omaha's storm history is recent and specific. The July 2021 windstorm knocked out power to 188,000 homes and businesses, which was described as OPPD's biggest outage in history. Afterwards the City of Omaha planned to clear boulevards first and then neighbourhoods, and the city and Douglas County were seeking disaster aid. That order matters if you have a fallen tree on private property: crews working city streets are not the same as a tree service you hire for your yard or roof. Before you hire, check that the contractor is registered with the Nebraska Department of Labor, since all contractors doing business in the state must be. If a company works under more than one business name, each name needs its own registration number, so ask which name appears on your quote and confirm that number. Ask for the scope in writing: removal, stump, hauling away debris, and any roof repair.

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Before you hire

  1. For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.

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  2. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

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  3. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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Questions about hiring in Omaha

Who is allowed to do tree removal and storm repair work in Nebraska?

All contractors doing business in Nebraska must register with the Nebraska Department of Labor. Ask for the registration number before work starts. If the company uses more than one business name, each name needs its own number, so check that the number matches the name on your quote. Nebraska Department of Labor (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for storm clean-up include?

Ask for a written quote that lists exactly what is being removed or repaired, whether debris hauling and stump work are included, who handles roof repairs, the start date, and how payment is scheduled. A vague quote makes comparing offers hard, so ask each company to cover the same items.

How did Omaha handle clean-up after the July 2021 windstorm?

The City of Omaha planned to clear boulevards first and then neighbourhoods. The city and Douglas County were also seeking disaster aid. This means public clearing focused on streets first, so you may need to arrange your own tree work on private property. Omaha World-Herald (source, opens in a new tab)

Can I get help if a storm outage spoils my food in Omaha?

OPPD customers on the SNAP programme with an outage of more than four hours (refrigerated food) or twenty-four hours (frozen food) are eligible for replacement benefits. It is not automatic: you must request it from DHHS. Omaha Public Power District (source, opens in a new tab)

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