Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's Catholic Church, one of the many structures in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This steel cross is all that remains of the church, which was built in 1966 and dedicated on December 17, 1967. The cross is a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of Joplin. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

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Title: One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin

Production Date: 05/21/2012

Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's Catholic Church, one of the many structures in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This steel cross is all that remains of the church, which was built in 1966 and dedicated on December 17, 1967. The cross is a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of Joplin. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf

City/State: Joplin, MO

Keywords: Saint Mary's Catholic Church Joplin 1980-P steel cross

Disasters: Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (DR-1980)

Disaster Types: Tornado

Categories: Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials