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From the Ground Up is One Omaha’s speaker series connecting residents who want to create change to the relationships, resources and information necessary to build strong neighborhoods.
For 2026, our focus is Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness. This covers the proactive, coordinated effort by residents to organize, train and build relationships to ensure safety before, during and after a disaster. It focuses on sharing resources, creating communication plans and training neighbors in basic first aid.
Through three engaging panel discussions, we are bringing together content experts and neighborhood organizers who have already made a difference in our community. Our goal is to equip you with the practical knowledge, resources and tools to develop preparedness plans that can be implemented when your community needs them most.
What to Expect
Through conversations engaging neighborhood leaders, content experts and attendees, you will:
Join us on Wednesdays in April 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the historic Blackstone Theatre.
April 8, 2026: Emergency Management 101 – Hear from Douglas County Emergency Management and the 2024 Tornado Long Term Recovery Effort. This session covers the basics of personal preparedness, government emergency response resources, existing gaps and how residents can work with response organizations to improve the system.
April 15, 2026: Learning from Past Response Efforts – Listen to neighborhood organizers who have attempted to set up response systems in the face of an emergency. They will discuss what worked, the challenges they faced, the resources they utilized and the action steps that helped them achieve their goals.
April 22, 2026: Building Proactive Care Networks – Learn from organizers who are setting up proactive community resources to help mitigate future emergencies. Speakers will outline the steps to develop a strong community group, explore different communication platforms, build collective action plans and foster trust.
We are excited to host this series at the historic Blackstone Theatre. Located in the heart of Midtown, this accessible venue provides an ideal space for attendees to gather, learn and amplify our collective impact toward developing thriving neighborhoods throughout Omaha.
Location: Blackstone Theatre 3624 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68131
Arriving by Bus: Metro bus route 15 previously ran directly in front of the building. Please confirm this route due to ongoing construction. Alternatively, you can use any bus route along Dodge Street and enjoy a short one-block walk to the theater at 37th and Farnam.
Arriving by Car: Metered and non-metered street parking is available on surrounding side streets. Park Omaha operates a 300-stall parking garage directly across the street from the theater with the entrance located on the Harney Street side. The first two hours are free with a $2.50 per hour rate after that.
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