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Rome Sentinel3d
How Rome’s codes enforcement led the city’s tornado recovery
As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” And nearly a year after a powerful tornado tore through the heart of the ...
Rome Sentinel2d
'It seems like it was out of a movie' - Rome residents reflect on one-year anniversary of tornado
On July 17, 2024, the day after an EF2 tornado struck the city of Rome, the Daily Sentinel spoke with community members as ...
Rome neighbors reflect on tornado anniversary, rebuilding efforts continue
One year has passed since an EF-2 tornado tore through the city of Rome, leaving a trail of destruction and a community ...
WKTV NewsChannel 23d
1 Year Ago: How Rome's EF-2 Tornado Formed
ROME, N.Y. -- One year ago, on July 16, central New York would be changed forever. Sure, we had tornadoes before, but they ...
One year after a tornado devastated Rome, businesses, churches, homeowners still making repairs
More than 400 buildings were damaged by the tornado that packed winds up to 135 mph. Total losses: $26.7 million ...
WKTV NewsChannel 23d
A Year of Recovery: Rome Tornado 1-Year Anniversary
"We didn't really know the significance of the damage 'til we went and looked out the windows," said Stacy Turner, Regional ...
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Celebrate The 80s At This Years Rome Honor America Days
The City of Rome is also hosting the parade and more on July 26th for this year's Honor America Days. You'll be able to enjoy ...
Olean Times Herald3d
A year after tornado devastated Rome, N.Y., repairs still ongoing
One year ago, an EF2 tornado ripped through Rome with wind speeds that reached 135 mph, devastating sections of the city. The twister touched down in the city’s southwest before racing five miles ...