A Tale of Two Cities

from Simplifying The State · host CHS Globe

Tornadoes tore through the St. Louis area on May 16, leaving behind a billion dollars in damage—so why does it feel like some neighborhoods are being left behind? In this episode, we break down the possibility of uneven disaster response, why the sirens didn’t go off, and what happens when FEMA isn’t there to help. Plus, we ask: are we ready for the next storm?

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