Omaha Area - Nebraska 2019 Area Resource & Relocation Guide
CONTENTS 3 Welcome Published By: In association with 4-5 14-15 16-17 Newcomer Information 8 Help Hotlines 9 Health & Hospitals 11 Local Education Entertainment & Fun Douglas County Map 18-19 Omaha Area Map Sales Coordinator: Lee Crew Ad Designer: Jeremy Newell Book Designer: Asha Bohannon 20-23 Home Buyer Information 25 Buyers Mistakes 27 28-29 How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home 30 Packing Tips www.skylinepub.net 31 Moving Checklist 32 Homefinder Notepad 1
Welcome Welcome to the Neighborhood Omaha is located on the Missouri River in the state of Nebraska. It is the county seat and largest city in Douglas County. It is the state's most populous county, home to over one-fourth of Nebraska's residents. The county was established in 1854 and named after Stephen A. Douglas, a U.S. Senator from Illinois. Omaha is the anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area, which includes Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha which marks the Iowa stateline. There is plenty to see and do here in the Omaha Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you re looking for, you re sure to find something here in beautiful Omaha! Online Resources: www.douglascounty-ne.gov www.cityofomaha.org www.visitomaha.com 2 How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow This Guide format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. 3
Newcomer Info Newcomer Info Newcomer Information Police Departments Douglas County Sheriff 3601 N. 156th St. (402) 444-6000 Nebraska State Police 4411 S. 108th St. (402) 331-3333 Omaha Police 505 S. 15th St. (402) 444-5600 Bellevue Police 1510 Wall St. Bellevue, NE (402) 293-3100 Omaha Police 4316 N. 30th St. (402) 444-6916 Omaha Police 9864 M St. (402) 444-6116 Boys Town Police 13940 Gutowski Rd. Boys Town, NE (402) 498-1170 Omaha Police 2475 Deer Park Blvd. (402) 444-4041 Fire Departments Post Offices Douglas County Courthouse 1701 Farnam St. (402) 444-7004 Bellevue Fire 211 W. 22nd Ave. Bellevue, NE (402) 293-3153 Irvington Fire 9111 Fremont St. (402) 571-0451 Omaha Fire 1516 Jackson St. (402) 444-5700 Omaha Fire 3120 N. 102nd St. (402) 444-5700 Ralston Volunteer Fire 7629 Park Dr. Ralston, NE (402) 331-5369 US Post Office 608 N. Saddle Creek Rd. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 1125 S. 11th St. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 2609 Victoria Ave. Bellevue, NE (800) 275-8777 Millard Fire 7010 S. 142nd St. (402) 444-3500 Ponca Hills Fire 12919 Ponca Rd. (402) 453-6656 US Post Office 8451 W. Center Rd. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 7910 Cass St. (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 204 W. Mission Ave., Site 1 Bellevue, NE (800) 275-8777 Area Utilities Compugas (402) 734-4900 AT&T (800) 331-0500 US Cellular (888) 944-9400 Metropolitan Utilities District (402) 554-6666 Omaha Public Power District (402) 636-2000 4 Nebraska Technology & Telecommunications (877) 537-4403 Sprint (888) 211-4727 Verizon (800) 922-0204 5
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Health Health Excellent health care Close to home. Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Area Health & Hospitals 8 Douglas County Health Department 1111 S. 41st St. (402) 444-7471 Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital 16901 Lakeside Hills Ct. (402) 717-8000 Bellevue Medical Center 2500 Bellevue Medical Center Dr. Bellevue, NE (402) 763-3000 Bergan Mercy Medical Center 7500 Mercy Rd. (402) 398-6060 Children's Hospital & Medical Center 8200 Dodge St. (402) 955-5400 Midwest Surgical Hospital 7915 Farnam Dr. (402) 399-1900 The Nebraska Medical Center 4350 Dewey Ave. (402) 552-2000 Dial 911 for Emergencies 9
Education Education Where Learning Begins Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Local School Districts Arlington Public Schools (402) 478-4173 Bellevue Public Schools (402) 293-4000 Bennington Public Schools (402) 238-3044 Douglas County West Community Schools (402) 359-2583 Elkhorn Public Schools (402) 289-2579 Fort Calhoun Community Schools (402) 468-5592 Fremont Public Schools (402) 727-3000 Gretna Public Schools (402) 332-3265 Millard Public Schools (402) 715-8200 Omaha Public Schools (402) 557-2222 Ralston Public Schools (402) 331-4700 Westside Community Schools (402) 390-2100 Area Colleges & Universities Bellevue Unversity 1000 Galvin Rd. S. Bellevue, NE (402) 293-2000 University of Nebraska 6001 Dodge St. (402) 554-2800 Metropolitan Community College 2902 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. (402) 457-2400 Nebraska Methodist College 720 N. 87th St. (402) 354-7000 10 11
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Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun Wander. Explore. Discover. From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Douglas County and Omaha Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! American Midwest Ballet 8420 W. Dodge Rd. (402) 541-6946 Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts 724 S. 12th St. (402) 341-7130 Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. 705 Riverfront Dr. (402) 444-5900 Boulder Creek Amusement Park 14208 S. St. (402) 861-0575 CenturyLink Center 455 N. 10th St. (402) 341-1500 14 CoCo Key Water Resort 3321 S. 72nd St. (402) 393-3950 Desert Dome & Kingdoms of the Night 3701 S. 10th St. (402) 733-8401 Durham Museum 801 S. 10th St. (402) 444-5071 El Museo Latino 4701 S. 25th St. (402) 731-1137 Eugene T. Mahoney State Park 28500 W. Park Hwy. Ashland, NE 68003 (402) 944-2523 Family Fun Center XL 10765 M St. (402) 554-1925 Film Streams at Ruth Sokolof Theater 1340 Mike Fahey St. (402) 933-0259 Freedom Park Navy Museum 2497 Freedom Park Rd. (402) 444-5955 Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides 7003 Q St. (402) 331-8436 Gene Leahy Mall 1302 Farnam St. (402) 444-5900 Gerald R. Ford Birthsite & Gardens 3202 Woolworth Ave. (402) 444-5955 General Crook House Museum 5730 N. 30th St. (402) 455-9990 Heartland of America Park 800 Douglas St. (402) 444-6362 Holland Center 1200 Douglas St. (402) 345-0202 Hot Shops Art Center 1301 Nicholas St. (402) 342-6452 Joslyn Art Museum 2200 Dodge St. (402) 342-3300 Kenefick Park 600 Abbott Dr. (402) 444-5900 Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha's Botanical Center 100 Bancroft St. (402) 346-4002 Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari 16406 292 St. Ashland, NE (402) 944-9453 Lewis & Clark Landing 345 Riverfront Dr. (402) 444-5900 Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters & Visitor Center 601 Riverfront Dr. (402) 661-1804 Love's Jazz & Arts Center 2510 N. 24th St. (402) 502-5291 Malcom X Center 3448 Evans S. (402) 881-8118 Maplewood Lanes 3030 N. 101st St. (402) 572-9393 Memorial Park 6005 Underwood Ave. (402) 444-5955 Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters 3215 State St. (402) 453-9372 Mount Vernon Gardens 6011 S. 13th St. (402) 444-5920 Old Market 1000 Howard St. (402) 341-7151 Omaha Children's Museum 500 S. 20th St (402) 342-6164 Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St. (402) 553-0800 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium 3701 S 10th St. (402) 733-8400 Orpheum Theater 409 S. 16th St. (402) 661-8501 Pioneer Courage Park 1601 Dodge St. (402) 602-3930 River City Star Riverboat 151 Freedom Park Rd. (402) 342-7827 Spirit of Nebraska Wilderness 1400 Capitol Ave. (402) 602-3930 Strategic Air & Space Museum I-80, Exit #426 Ashland, NE (402) 944-3100 The MARK Bowling & Entertainment 20902 Cumberland Dr. Elkhorn, NE (402) 289-4614 For more information and additional listings please visit: www.visitomaha.com 15
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