This is the latest from Broken Bow Public Information Officer Mason Holmes on the City’s response to Thursday morning’s power plant explosion and resulting power outages:
At 10:03 AM, Broken Bow Ambulance Service and Broken Bow Police Department began
organizing and conducting welfare checks for residents in the affected areas. By 12:22 PM,
emergency responders had gone door-to-door at 84 residences, leaving informational door
hangers with details on emergency shelters and guidance for residents to keep faucets
dripping to prevent freezing pipes.
Emergency crews have returned to the scene to address hot spots that have developed.
City crews, along with Custer Public Power District and Nebraska Public Power District,
continue working to restore power. However, at this time, there is no estimated timeline
for full restoration.
While we remain hopeful that power will be restored in the coming hours, we want
residents in affected areas to prepare for a night without power.
City crews are conducting a second round of welfare checks in affected areas and
informing residents of available hotels.
Hotel Availability for Affected Residents
The following hotels have notified the City of Broken Bow of room availability for affected
residents. Residents in the affected area who need a room will not be turned away due
to inability to pay so long as rooms are available. If you need a room, please call one of
the hotels directly:
• Arrow Hotel – 509 S 9th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822 | (308) 872-6662
• Boarders Inn and Suites by Cobblestone – 215 E South E St, Broken Bow, NE 68822 |
(308) 872-6428
• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Broken Bow – 2750 S 27th Ave, Broken Bow, NE 68822 |
(308) 767-2060
If hotels run out of rooms, Third City Christian Church at 831 Buffalo Run Rd, Broken Bow,
NE 68822 will remain open as a shelter. They advised to bring pillows and blankets if you
are coming to stay with them.
Public Advisory
We urge residents to stay clear of the area while emergency crews continue their work.
We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
In case of emergency, please call 911.
