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Joplin twister costliest since 1950
The Joplin tornado is described as the deadliest in six decades and the costliest since 1950, with $2.8 billion in damage and widespread federal state and local aid. Insurance covers most costs while taxpayers may contribute about $500 million via disaster aid loans and bonds. Families like Danielle Robertson benefited from FEMA housing support.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
New Orleans
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Danielle Robertson