Greensburg Begins To Rebuild

Here is a great story that I wanted to share with everyone. Greensburg, KS is now rebuilding and they are doing it in a unique way; the "Green Way". As we approach the first year anniversary of the Greensburg Tornado, it is great to see that there is progress and new development in their small Kansas town.

From NBC News:

Greensburg EF-5 on KSN

Live video stream the night of the tornado... KSN did a great job covering the amazing event.. Just wanted to share the link to everyone (again, many links out there on youtube of this)


The Phoenix of South Central Kansas

I have been through (and near) Greensburg several times in my decade of storm chasing. Greensburg is a terrific place, and I'm delighted to hear it will rise again. Home is where the heart is (not where the house was)!

(For those who missed it, check the Weatherwise Magazine 2007 Almanac issue. the cover features an aerial photo of Greensburg after the storm, showing the whole town from directly above. In the photo, the town is just a smear of brick and lumber with distinct outlines of only a handful of buildings visible. It's a real jaw-dropper! See http://news.satimagingcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/greensburgks_i... for a look)

With support and respect for Greensburg's spirit,
Lisa Beal

Good for Greensburg

My family is from Greensburg. Some have been there 40+ years. Like so many others they completely lost their homes last year. They were also some of the first to rebuild. Greensburg is a great little town, it always has been and always will be. The tornado may have been big, it may have taken the entire town, but it could never take the heart and love away from anyone there.

Awesome!

Its great to see a town rebuilding after such a horrific event. Not to mention a town that is still trying to better itself in whatever way that it can.

News Update

8/25/08 5:30 AM
After deadly tornado, woman finds help in town: Grand Forks Herald

8/23/08 11:30 PM
Tropical Storm Fay leaves 11 dead as it slowly exits Florida: AFP Via Google News

8/16/08 2:36 PM
Severe Weather Kills 6 In Europe: AP Via Google News

8/7/08 2:20 PM
Lake Michigan Waterspouts: WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids, MI

8/4/08 11:50 AM
Tornado in France kills at least three: AFP via Yahoo! News | Pictures from the BBC

8/3/08 8:00 AM
Iowa siren system a mess?: Des Moines Register

7/31/08 1:21 PM - UPDATED
Boy Scouts who survived Little Sioux tornado meet President Bush: KOLN, Lincoln, NE

7/30/08 11:09 PM
Tuesday tornado in Wisconsin caught on tape: WSAW, Wausau, WI

7/30/08 4:20 PM
Biker Rally raises money for Little Sioux Scout Camp: KETV, Omaha

7/30/08 1:45 PM
NH Tornado on the ground for longer than previously reported: Boston News

7/30/08 2:32 PM
Wichita siren upgrade bogged down: Wichita Eagle