Joplin rebuilds with tornado prevention in mind

Joplin rebuilds with tornado prevention in mind

May 22, 2012 4:27 PM

In the year since a tornado destroyed nearly everything in its path, Joplin, Missouri has made tremendous progress rebuilding its town. But as Ben Tracy reports, the town is not just building back - it's building better.

Joplin, Mo., builds back stronger for the next storm
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