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 GREENSBURG, Kan. (AP) - The death toll from a tornado that nearly obliterated this farming town climbed to nine on Monday, but residents said it could have been far worse if not for a 20-minute warning that gave them time to take shelter in storm cellars and basements.
"We had plenty of warning," said Gary Goodheart, whose house was gutted with only a few walls left standing. "If people paid attention to sirens they should have been able to get to a safe place."
Cadaver dogs worked alongside residents, who were allowed back in to scour the rubble for whatever belongings could be salvaged.
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