The American Red Cross has storm shelters open in omaha and Fremont. They will provide a temporary place to stay, meals, and water to families affected by the storm.

Cubs manager Lou Piniella was spotted walking near Wrigley Field in Chicago. Google's Street View ground-level maps show 11th and Howard Streets in the Old Market.

Among the survivors is a young scout leader named Zach Jessen. Zach says the scouts did see the tornado in the sky before the alarms went off, so they headed for the shelter.