/tags/tornado Tornado en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:06:27 GMT /education/2024-10-08/school-insurance-rates-rising-missouri-buildings-damage-storms Climate change-driven weather events are causing more damage and wear and tear to school buildings in Missouri, driving up districts’ property insurance costs. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:06:27 GMT /education/2024-10-08/school-insurance-rates-rising-missouri-buildings-damage-storms Jodi Fortino /economy-business/2024-07-02/manufactured-homes-housing-crisis-tornado-affordable The federal government says new safety standards and building materials mean home buyers priced out of site-built houses have viable options. As storms become stronger and more frequent, experts are tempering expectations. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:24:58 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-02/manufactured-homes-housing-crisis-tornado-affordable Holly Edgell, Colson Thayer /health-science-environment/2024-05-30/missouri-is-having-one-of-its-most-active-tornado-seasons-on-record-whats-behind-the-numbers There have been 184 tornado warnings in Missouri in 2024, which is the third-highest number on record. Thu, 30 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-05-30/missouri-is-having-one-of-its-most-active-tornado-seasons-on-record-whats-behind-the-numbers Kate Grumke /government-politics-issues/2024-04-04/why-st-clair-countys-new-tornado-sirens-delayed The county signed a $2.49 million contract with Acoustic Technology, Inc. Systems in late 2022 to replace 79 existing sirens across the county and install 43 new ones. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-04-04/why-st-clair-countys-new-tornado-sirens-delayed Lexi Cortes /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-11/like-watching-storms-roll-in-consider-volunteer-storm-spotting-with-the-nws If you’re going to ignore the tornado and flash flood warnings, it might as well be productive. A National Weather Service meteorologist shares how. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 23:00:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-11/like-watching-storms-roll-in-consider-volunteer-storm-spotting-with-the-nws Miya Norfleet /economy-business/2023-04-24/belleville-audio-service-for-blind-people-needs-help-after-storm-damages-facility The nonprofit audio service, which serves the area’s blind and visually impaired, is not using its Belleville facility until a damaged tower and office are cleaned up. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-04-24/belleville-audio-service-for-blind-people-needs-help-after-storm-damages-facility Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-04-12/tornadoes-are-becoming-more-frequent-east-of-the-mississippi-river-putting-more-people-at-risk States in the Midwest and South have already seen many deadly tornadoes so far this year. These parts of the country are also where the number of severe events are steadily increasing. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:37:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-04-12/tornadoes-are-becoming-more-frequent-east-of-the-mississippi-river-putting-more-people-at-risk By Eric Schmid — Special to Harvest Public Media /2023-04-06/southeast-missouri-ravaged-by-tornadoes-spawned-from-multi-state-storm-system-killing-5 A strong line of severe thunderstorms that began moving through the Southeast Missouri area, spawned multiple tornadoes and wind damage in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 5th. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:28:21 GMT /2023-04-06/southeast-missouri-ravaged-by-tornadoes-spawned-from-multi-state-storm-system-killing-5 Staff reports /economy-business/2022-09-20/congresswoman-bush-proposes-new-legislation-aimed-at-improving-worker-safety-at-warehouses Although the bills would apply to companies beyond Amazon, Bush was clear in saying they were a response to the six warehouse workers who died last year in Edwardsville. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:25:04 GMT /economy-business/2022-09-20/congresswoman-bush-proposes-new-legislation-aimed-at-improving-worker-safety-at-warehouses Eric Schmid /economy-business/2022-09-14/st-charles-amazon-workers-speak-out-for-better-pay-and-safety Hundreds of workers signed a petition seeking better working conditions. The group’s organizers say Amazon’s culture has led to safety issues. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 21:33:58 GMT /economy-business/2022-09-14/st-charles-amazon-workers-speak-out-for-better-pay-and-safety Kate Grumke