Death toll 132 as Joplin tornado toll climbs
In Joplin Missouri authorities report 132 dead after the devastating twister. Funeral services begin as officials say the missing list has fallen from 232 to 156 with at least 90 found alive. Rescue efforts continue with 600 volunteers and 50 dog teams assisting across the city.
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Joplin
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U.S
Tennessee Friends Prairie Church
Galena
Kan
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Darnaby
Storm shelters fade as new homes skip safe rooms
In Vilonia and across the nation, old backyard storm shelters disappear as builders omit safe spaces. Basements decline and storm rooms inside homes replace outdoor bunkers, challenged by costs and practicality. FEMA promoted in-house storm rooms after Oklahoma City tornadoes.
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James Firestone
Arkansas
Vilonia
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Joplin
Steve Melman
National Association of Home Builders
U.S. Census Bureau
Todd Wilcox
Arkansas Home Builders Association
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Oklahoma City
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