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'Heroic' Social Worker Tried to Save Lives in Joplin Tornado, Now Denied Workman's Comp

Shauna Wright — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:00:54 +0000

A social worker in a group home for the disabled almost lost his life trying to save residents when a tornado decimated much of Joplin, Missouri this spring. Now, his company’s insurance provider is denying him workman’s compensation.

Tornado Relief Effort At Mountain View Regional Hospital

Rick Darcy — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:49:59 +0000

It was over a week ago, and the clean up efforts continue in the devastated community of Joplin, Missouri. The tornado which was packing winds of more than 200 mph, is now considered to hold the record for the highest death toll in U.S. history.

Joplin is in shambles and relief efforts to help bring supplies to the region are desperately needed.

5 First-Person Tornado Videos From Joplin, MO [GRAPHIC LANGUAGE]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 24 May 2011 02:22:42 +0000

The tornado that slammed Joplin, MO on May 22, like the others around the country recently, has resulted in stunning first-person video accounts. With the popularity of video capability on smartphones (not to mention digital cameras) we are now not only seeing the damage closer than ever, but we are also seeing what it's like to wait for the storm, then experience it.