Emily was 13 years old when the tornado struck the car she and her family were traveling in. She shares her experience. More
One factor more than anything else has made the difference in the success of Joplin's recovery: the volunteers. More
When all was said and done, insurance companies came through for Joplin—big time. But not everyone in Joplin had property insurance. More
What can builders and engineers do to reduce the death and destruction tornadoes cause? More
The Joplin storm was the second time Tom Cook had everything swept away from him by a tornado. That time, he and his daughter survived thanks to their tornado safe room. More
Everett and Eileen Wallace were some of the lucky ones who survived to piece their... More
When the dust settles and the easy opportunities have disappeared and the people in search of a quick buck are gone, the hard core of Joplin’s builders will still be in town, running the job. More
A chaplain at Freeman Hospital describes facing the seemingly insurmountable task of caring for the storm's severely injured and dying. More
