Parts of Iowa are still reeling from a powerful derecho. President Trump visited the state and pledged aid, but some say it’s not enough. “He came by for what, for a picture, for a photo op? … No. I want to see boots on the ground,” one resident says.
A week after disastrous storms, Cedar Rapids"is like a battlefield," a Desert Storm veteran said.It was one of the hardest hit cities last week, with more than 800 buildings suffering partial collapse of the roof, walls, ceiling or floors, Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Greg Smith said. More than 20 school buildings in the city sustained damage as well. Now, the city is still struggling to get back to normal. The governor says it's a"major priority" to get the power back on.
— IowaHSEMD August 16, 2020 At least 50 people remained in shelters in the city Monday night with more space available, the city of Cedar Rapids said in a tweet. Around 50 people were taken to the hospital for treatment following the storm.A downed power line leans over a street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, August 16, 2020. A rare Derecho storm battered large sections of Cedar Rapids leaving people homeless and without power.
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