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Tragedy to Triumph - Greensburg Rising
One Year Later...
It has been one year since the night of May 4, 2007 and we have come along way. We are blessed with a great opportunity and have seized this moment to make a difference for our community. Thank you to all who have given us support, encouragement, and who have volunteered over the last year. We are extremely grateful for the generosity we have seen by those so willing to help us recover and rebuild.
Greensburg: A City Rebuilding
On the night of May 4, 2007, 95% of our homes and businesses were destroyed by a massive EF5 tornado that was nearly 2 miles wide. Although this storm was devastating to our community, we are presented with an incredible opportunity to show the world our strength and to create a new future for those who will live here. We strongly believe that we will be back, better than ever, and will be a model for rural America.
Greensburg: A Green City
Greensburg City Council has approved a resolution that all city building projects will be built to LEED Platinum level standards. This makes us the first city in the United States to do this and it shows the world "how green we are." For more information on LEED certification, go to www.usgbc.org. This is a great accomplishment for Greensburg, our future and generations to come!
Progress is happening everyday in Greensburg. With the recent completion of the electrical system, all utilities are available to residents.
Another project the City is in the process of is the Business Incubator building. This building will be available to businesses to rent a space and to "hatch" their business. This will be located on Main Street and Highway 54.
Business Incubator Building
Everyday in Greensburg there is something new happening. We have over 140 new homes in progress and several businesses on Main Street that are in the process of building. The Big Well has a new temporary gift shop to give visitors a place to stop and get information about Greensburg and purchase souvenirs.
The Discovery Channel is filming a series about Greensburg that will air starting in June on their new network, Planet Green.
Greensburg: A City with Hope
Although we face challenges in the rebuilding process, we are encouraged by the progress that we see everyday. Please explore this site to get information about what is going on here and see all the exciting things that are happening!
Greensburg Community Recovery Goals
