Does Transportation Advocacy Have a Place In the Wake of a Deadly Tornado? - Streetsblog USA
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A recent tornado in St. Louis has devastated homes and displaced families, with the storm being labeled as the worst to hit the city in decades. Stacy, a resident who was on a call during the storm, experienced the intense winds and destruction firsthand. Despite the weather alerts, the lack of activated outdoor sirens led many to underestimate the situation's severity. The EF-3 tornado, with winds exceeding 156 mph, resulted in several fatalities and widespread damage, highlighting the community's need for support and relief efforts.
"Then I heard the windows start shaking. And I saw the whole wall just come down."
"Somehow, she was able to make it down two staircases and through the ruins of her home to the basement, where she clung to a support beam until the wind stopped."
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