Big Give Back initiative turns parking lot into lifeline for tornado victims

Tornado recovery: Latest disaster might not meet FEMA requirements

72 hours after a deadly EF-2 tornado touched down in their community, the countys emergency management director sounds relatively hopeful about the recovery effort.I visited with them all Saturday, theyre cleaning up themselves, offering our assistance if they need anything. And they had a lot of people offering, and we've had a lot of organizations reaching out, offering help, Kevin Devine said.However, it is likely that FEMA will not be one of…

Big Give Back initiative turns parking lot into lifeline for tornado victims

ST. LOUIS – North St. Louis continues to recover from a storm that destroyed homes, snapped powerlines, and uprooted trees as well as lives. But on Sunday, a grassroots relief effort delivered both supplies and hope to one hard-hit corner. The Big Give Back proved to be a show of unity, compassion, and action, as dozens of organizations came together at Soll's Gateway Market in the Fountain Park neighborhood with one mission: help tornado victim…