Omaha Residents Face Cold Without Heat One Month After Flash Flooding
Over a month after flash flooding impacted Omaha, Nebraska, 39 homes in the Karen Western Addition neighborhood remain without heat. As temperatures drop significantly, residents are resorting to alternative heating methods such as space heaters and ovens to stay warm. Homeowners like Craig Botkin are using space heaters to ensure construction work, such as drywall finishing, can proceed without issues caused by cold temperatures. William LeMaster, another resident, is living in his flood-damaged home, sleeping on an air mattress and using blankets, space heaters, and his oven for warmth. He also places space heaters near sinks and in bathrooms to prevent pipes from freezing. Many residents are awaiting insurance checks to replace damaged furnaces, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the community as winter approaches.
