Embedded Resource
"Iowa After the 2008 Parkersburg Tornado," Iowa Public Television - The Iowa Journal, 2008
Description
This video was produced by Iowa Public Television, and it details the devastation of the F-5 tornado that ripped through Parkersburg, Iowa, in 2008. The video details the damage, as well as the recovery effort, of those affected by the tornado.
Source-Dependent Questions
- What were the long- and short-term impacts of this F-5 tornado on the town of Parkersburg?
- What are some of the ways the people of Parkersburg are moving on in the aftermath of this devastating tornado?
- According to the video, how does talking about the tornado, as well as starting the rebuilding process, help Parkersburg residents recover from such a traumatic experience?
Citation Information
"Iowa After the 2008 Parkersburg Tornado," Iowa Public Television - The Iowa Journal, 2008. Courtesy of Iowa Public Television