Emergency Preparedness

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WOWT/Channel 6 For the Heartland and The Omaha/Douglas County Citizen Corps (featuring The American Red Cross) have partnered together to bring you information and resources that will keep you prepared for all situations.

As always Channel Six News will keep you abreast of what's happening locally and nationally should disaster strike. Working directly and immediately with The Omaha/Douglas County Citizen Corps (click here for members and programs representing the seven program steering committee), WOWT will provide you necessary information to act, whether to help or be helped. Click here to view the Citizen Corps’ mission.


April 19, 26
May 30, 31, June 1
June 21, 28
July 25, 26, 27
August 16, 23

In 95% of all emergencies, the victim or a bystander provides the first immediate assistance on the scene. Would you know how to help? The Citizen Corps presents the opportunity to take CERT training (see schedule to the right). Take advantage of CERT training and be prepared.

Whether preparing your family (don’t forget your pets!), your business or your community; you can find ways to be ready for everyday safety and unexpected emergencies ... severe weather preparedness (floods, tornado, extremem heat or cold); fire prevention; holiday safety; carbon monoxide poisoning prevention and much more.

Channel 6 For the Heartland and The Citizen Corps … keeping you informed, prepared & safe.