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Joplin Tornado Relief: Summary of Local Efforts
While publishing a new article about tornado predictions for this year, it prompted a look at how the Eureka-Wildwood community responded to helping Joplin, MO, residents recover last year from a devastating tornado on May 22. Look at this long list.
Meterologists from AccuWeather.com are predicting some horrific tornadoes may occur again this year after last year was close to setting new weather records. However, at this time, they believe the Southern part of the United States may be the hardest hit.
See accompanying article: Why 2011 Was Such Deadly Tornado Year
Stories continue to trickle in about how Eureka and Wildwood residents are connecting with Joplin, MO, residents, who are still getting back on their feet after a May 22 tornado destroyed so much of the town and killed many residents.
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Eureka-Wildwood Patch would like to know of other groups or individuals who have contributed to Joplin relief causes during the last nine months. Do you know of other religious or school-based groups still contributing in various ways? Please post those updates in the comments section of this article.
Deputy Chief Randy Gabel of the Eureka Fire Protection District said a great way to prepare locally for potential tornadoes is to attend the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes conducted by the district and Eureka Police Department trainers.
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Spring CERT classes began Feb. 6, and classes for the fall CERT schedule begin Sept. 10. Call Gabel at 636-938-5505 with questions. To register for the CERT program, go to: http://www.efpd.org/register.php
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