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Tornado Devastates Columbia, Missouri; State of Emergency Declared

4/23/2025

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On Easter Sunday, Columbia, Missouri, was hit by an EF-1 tornado, wreaking havoc and demolishing the Material Recovery Facility. In response, City Manager De'Carlon Seewood declared a state of emergency, halting recycling services indefinitely. Thousands faced power outages as restoration efforts began, while the city evaluates the damage and considers future recycling solutions.

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Story summary

On Easter Sunday, Columbia, Missouri, was hit by an EF-1 tornado, wreaking havoc and demolishing the Material Recovery Facility. In response, City Manager De'Carlon Seewood declared a state of emergency, halting recycling services indefinitely. Thousands faced power outages as restoration efforts began, while the city evaluates the damage and considers future recycling solutions.