OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Hundreds of people turned out for a community resource center hosted by Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District, highlighting the need for utility assistance among area residents facing financial challenges.
OPPD and MUD promoted Tuesday’s event on social media, expecting a strong turnout. But organizers saw even more people than anticipated arrive to learn about assistance with their utility bills and other available resources.
One woman who attended said she is currently out of work with a disability and had already tried to find assistance elsewhere…