LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services is continuing cleanup following extensive storm damage to the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Around 5:15 a.m. Saturday, high winds from the severe storm that swept through Lincoln tore much of the roof off of two housing units at the prison.

There were no reported injuries, and all 387 impacted inmates were safely relocated.

“In corrections, we train for the unexpected,” said Director Rob Jeffreys. “The team at NSP and across NDCS came together quickly and immediately worked to make sure everyone was safe during and after this natural disaster. While many of our staff were facing damage to their own homes, they still showed up to keep their teammates, the population and Nebraska safe. This weekend was a testament to t

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