Heartland REACT was a non-profit communications team serving Douglas and Sarpy County REACT Teams use Amateur, GMRS and other radios.
Radio Emergency Associated
Communications Teams
When Seconds Count.... In an emergency, reliable communications may make the difference between life or death. REACT is a volunteer public service organization comprised of private radio operators who serve communities with emergency radio communications. They strive to promote the proper use of radio frequencies. REACT Teams work closely with Emer
01/01/2022
After 50 plus years, Heartland REACT has reorganized and expanded to better serve our community. This will allow us to better align with the values of being a LOCAL organization. Heartland REACT is now Heartland READY!
We look forward to serving you in even more ways for many more years to come.
12/16/2021
Military and state.
12/16/2021
Before & After. They don’t know where the flagpole ended up. ~152nd and Edna streets
12/15/2021
Lindyview Ln & N. 6th St in Bellevue.
12/15/2021
Fences down around town. 1st pic 175th & Blondo. 2nd pic Pleasantview Ln and N. 6th St in Bellevue
12/15/2021
192nd and center. Roof blown off structure
07/15/2020
Heartland REACT is saddened to report that Unit 47, KC0YQX, Charles “Charlie” H. Roth, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 11th in Holstein, Iowa.
Charlie was born on June 14, 1964. Charlie enjoyed newspaper photography, ham radio and storm chasing.
He was in his sixth year of service with Heartland REACT and served on the Board as well as Chief of Operations.
Over 50 REACT members (including some from Dodge REACT) signed and presented a flag to Charlie’s wife Laura Roth (Unit 93).
15 members from Heartland REACT, as well as the president (& family)from Dodge REACT, attended Charlie’s funeral in uniform and presented a final salute and radio call.
The men and women of Heartland REACT are forever grateful and proud to have served with Charlie and will never forget his service.
Charlie, may you Rest In Peace, knowing that your strength lives on within your REACT family, and that your honor will continue on with all of us.
Thank you for your service. Unit 47 you are clear to go, out of service, end of duty.
Charles “Charlie” Roth – silent mic – Heartland REACT Charles “Charlie” Roth – silent mic by Sara Rose Ahonen · July 15, 2020 Heartland REACT is saddened to report that Unit 47, KC0YQX, Charles “Charlie” H. Roth, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 11th in Holstein, Iowa. Charlie was born on Ju...
04/17/2020
HeartlandREACT spotter measured 4.25” of snow ❄️ at 144th & Fort at 19:04 . How much do you have?
*Reminder* Routine monthly test of the Douglas County siren system will be conducted Wednesday, April 1st at 11:00 a.m.
03/04/2020
Did you hear the siren test? Now is the time to be Review 🌪⛈ plans with your family and practice them today. Share photos of you practicing or your emergency kits! Douglas County Emergency Management Agency US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska
Radio Emergency Associated Communications Team
Heartland REACT was formed in 1967 and incorporated in 1972 as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
REACT primarily works as an extension of local Emergency Management and National Weather Service. Its primary purpose is dedicated to public safety in all types of situations. We also help with Heart Walk, Omaha Corporate Cup Run, Offutt Air Show, Corporate Cycling Challenge, various parades and many other events in a 40 mile radius. Although many of these events are non-emergency, we are able to help those who have emergency needs by providing radio contact with the event coordinators.
Heartland REACT is the home of the SKYWARN Weather Spotters who are “on-duty” 24 hours a day during severe weather season. Whenever severe weather is eminent for the area, the Spotter Network is activated by the National Weather Service through the Team’s Weather Officer. Within minutes of the initial call, the team is out and rolling to Watch-points throughout Douglas, Sarpy, and Saunders Counties. A REACT Spotter was the first to report the May, 1975 Tornado which enabled Civil Defense to sound the sirens soon enough to give citizens those extra few precious seconds to get to safety. Spotters put their lives on the line each and every time they go out.