Smoke-Free Housing

Establishing smoke-free housing is important for both property owners and tenants.

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Business Initiatives

Providing businesses with information needed to establish tobacco-free policies.

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Prevention

Resources for preventing tobacco use by youths. and reducing retailer advertising.

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Tobacco Free Parks

Supporting environments that encourage tobacco and vapor free outdoor recreation.

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WHO IS MOTAC?

The Metro Omaha Tobacco Action Coalition (MOTAC) formed in 1992 in order to strengthen tobacco prevention and control efforts in the Omaha metro area. We lead Douglas County in addressing tobacco-related issues through public policy, education and community action.

OUR MISSION

To prevent and reduce tobacco use and the accompanying health and
economic consequences in the
Omaha area through prevention,
public policy and education.

OUR GOALS

Increase the capacity from diverse groups and stakeholders; Reduce tobacco use among allpopulations in Douglas County; and Reduce exposure to secondhand smoke among all populations in Douglas County

We’re Not Blowing Smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful to our health. Even brief exposure can have negative consequences. The only way to avoid the detrimental effects is to eliminate exposure to smoking – there is no safe level of second-hand smoke.

Approximately 2.5 million nonsmokers have died from health problems caused by exposure to secondhand smoke since 1964.

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Current Primary Partners