RESOURCE: Nixon announces $2M grant for Joplin

Joplin to New Orleans bike tour to raise money for disaster victims

Louis Niewald will travel 800 miles on a bicycle next month, pedaling from Joplin to New Orleans. He’ll have a lot to think about along the way. Niewald was returning to Joplin on May 22, 2011, when sirens sounded and an EF-5 tornado began grinding its way across the city.

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July 6, 2011

RESOURCE: Nixon announces $2M grant for Joplin

Anonymous From The Associated Press The Joplin Globe Thu Jul 07, 2011, 02:31 PM CDT

JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri is allocating $2 million for a trauma center in Joplin that will provide mental health services for children and families affected by the May tornado.

Gov. Jay Nixon said Wednesday in a statement that six organizations are partnering to launch the Joplin Child Trauma Treatment Center.

The center will focus on training personnel at schools and other organizations to identify children experiencing trauma from the May 22 tornado, which killed more than 150 people, injured hundreds of others and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses.

Personnel will also specialize in mental health treatment and services for children and families in need.

Until the trauma center opens, adults who know of a child needing mental health services should contact the Ozark Center at (417) 347-7600.

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Tornado: Resources & relief

Joplin recovery center moves to new site
The Resource, Recovery and Rebuilding Center in Joplin will relocate to a new site, beginning Wednesday.

June 18, 2012
One-year insurance deadline approaches for Joplin storm victims
The Missouri Department of Insurance is alerting Joplin residents to the one-year deadline associated with incomplete insurance claims related to the May 22 tornado.

May 15, 2012
Events to mark tornado anniversary
A variety of events — ranging from a half-marathon to a presidential address at Joplin High School’s commencement — are being planned for the May 22 anniversary of the 2011 Joplin tornado. Here are some of the events that have been announced:

May 5, 2012
Grant aids Duquesne in storm recovery
Duquesne residents affected by the tornado have until Nov. 25 to haul concrete debris to the curb, after which it will be picked up and hauled away.

November 11, 2011
RESOURCE: Builders organize event for storm victims, others
Tornado victims who lost homes can meet area builders and survey some of their work during a “Meet the Builders” event today. Seminars on everything from storm shelters to green building will be conducted throughout the day.

August 10, 2011
RESOURCE: Governor says state will pay any cleanup costs FEMA does not
Blasting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision against extending, beyond an Aug. 7 deadline, its offer to pick up 90 percent of the cost of tornado debris removal, Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday said he will allocate state money to pay for what FEMA does not.

August 4, 2011
RESOURCE: Teams deliver ‘psychological first aid’ on the street
When Daryl Whitecotton came to his front door on Wednesday, he was greeted by his new friend, Susan Myers.

July 29, 2011 1 Photo
RESOURCE: Disaster Center to relocate; Friday is registration deadline
The Disaster Recovery Center that has operated for weeks at Taylor Performing Arts Center at Missouri Southern State University will reopen, starting today, in new quarters, according to an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

July 28, 2011
RESOURCE: Joplin schools celebrate success of Adopt-an-Eagle
The Joplin School District’s Adopt-an-Eagle project has been so successful that each student will have a backpack full of school supplies when school starts Aug. 17.

July 21, 2011
RESOURCE: Gov. Nixon unveils $122 million program on housing for Joplin
Gov. Jay Nixon unveiled a $122 million initiative on Tuesday to promote the immediate construction and rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied houses, and the long-term development of single- and multi-family dwellings in Joplin.

July 19, 2011 1 Photo
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