Picher - Latest Popular Stories, Instablogs Community http://www.instablogs.com/picher/ Picher - Latest Popular Stories powered by Instablogs Community. http://www.instablogs.com/site-img/insta-slogo.gif Instablogs Community http://www.instablogs.com/picher/ en-us Instascript 2.0 http://www.instablogs.com Wed, 14 May 2008 17:27:38 +0000 EPA: Lead levels not elevated by Picher tornado http://www.instablogs.com/entry/epa-lead-levels-not-elevated-by-picher-tornado/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/epa-lead-levels-not-elevated-by-picher-tornado/ AP

Preliminary tests show that a tornado that struck a Superfund site in northeastern Oklahoma did not raise airborne lead levels enough to create a health risk.

]]> Preliminary tests show that a tornado that struck a Superfund site in northeastern Oklahoma did not raise airborne lead levels enough to create a health risk.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 17:27:38 +0000 SevereWeatherPreliminarySuperfund Rebuilding unlikely in tornado-ravaged Okla. town http://www.instablogs.com/entry/rebuilding-unlikely-in-tornado-ravaged-okla-town/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/rebuilding-unlikely-in-tornado-ravaged-okla-town/ AP

No government money will be awarded for rebuilding any of the 114 homes leveled by a deadly tornado that tore through one of the nation’s most polluted areas, state and federal officials said Tuesday on a tour of the...

]]> No government money will be awarded for rebuilding any of the 114 homes leveled by a deadly tornado that tore through one of the nation’s most polluted areas, state and federal officials said Tuesday on a tour of the region.

]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:24 +0000 SevereWeatherPicherUnited States FEMA, EPA visit tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town http://www.instablogs.com/entry/fema-epa-visit-tornado-ravaged-oklahoma-town/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/fema-epa-visit-tornado-ravaged-oklahoma-town/ AP

The reason most residents of Picher won’t be able to rebuild their homes following a massive tornado is plainly visible from most parts of town.

]]> The reason most residents of Picher won’t be able to rebuild their homes following a massive tornado is plainly visible from most parts of town.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 22:54:21 +0000 SevereWeatherOklahomaPicher EPA testing air after twister in toxic Okla. town http://www.instablogs.com/entry/epa-testing-air-after-twister-in-toxic-okla-town/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/epa-testing-air-after-twister-in-toxic-okla-town/ AP

The Environmental Protection Agency planned to check for high lead levels Monday after a deadly tornado blew through a heavily polluted former mining town where lead-filled waste is piled into giant...

]]> The Environmental Protection Agency planned to check for high lead levels Monday after a deadly tornado blew through a heavily polluted former mining town where lead-filled waste is piled into giant mounds.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 16:40:39 +0000 SevereWeatherEnvironmental Protection AgencyPicher Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma town might not rebuild http://www.instablogs.com/entry/tornado-ravaged-oklahoma-town-might-not-rebuild/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/tornado-ravaged-oklahoma-town-might-not-rebuild/ AP

Sue Sigle was hoping the government would offer more money for her home before she moves away from this pollution-scarred town. Then the tornado came.

]]> Sue Sigle was hoping the government would offer more money for her home before she moves away from this pollution-scarred town. Then the tornado came.

]]> Mon, 12 May 2008 08:25:33 +0000 SevereWeatherSiglePicher 22 dead in Mo., Okla., Ga. after new round of storms http://www.instablogs.com/entry/22-dead-in-mo-okla-ga-after-new-round-of-storms/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/22-dead-in-mo-okla-ga-after-new-round-of-storms/ AP

Crews and search dogs hunted Sunday for survivors or bodies in piles of debris after tornadoes and storms rumbled across the region a day earlier and killed at least 22 people in three...

]]> Crews and search dogs hunted Sunday for survivors or bodies in piles of debris after tornadoes and storms rumbled across the region a day earlier and killed at least 22 people in three states.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 17:09:44 +0000 SevereWeatherCrewsPicher At least 10 dead in Mo., Okla. in new round of tornadoes http://www.instablogs.com/entry/at-least-10-dead-in-mo-okla-in-new-round-of-tornadoes/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/at-least-10-dead-in-mo-okla-in-new-round-of-tornadoes/ AP

Authorities say at least 10 people are dead in Missouri and Oklahoma after severe weather that included tornadoes.

]]> Authorities say at least 10 people are dead in Missouri and Oklahoma after severe weather that included tornadoes.

]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 02:26:56 +0000 SevereWeatherAuthoritiesMissouri Pollution brings end to mining town in Oklahoma http://www.instablogs.com/entry/pollution-brings-end-to-mining-town-in-oklahoma/ http://www.instablogs.com/entry/pollution-brings-end-to-mining-town-in-oklahoma/ AP

Waiting in their cars or on broken sidewalks, the blue-jeaned crowd has turned out for a parade. But they could pass for mourners at a funeral.

]]> Waiting in their cars or on broken sidewalks, the blue-jeaned crowd has turned out for a parade. But they could pass for mourners at a funeral.

]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 17:21:55 +0000 FarewelltoaTown