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We are the Aftermath: Part 1: The Explosion
8/2/2024 | 5m
Residents describe the chaos that followed the Realty Building explosion.
International Towers residents describe what they saw and heard after the Realty Building explosion. They talk about the smoke, the screams, the sirens and the chaos that ensued moments afterward. Their perspectives offer insight into the immediate impact of the tragic event.
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We are the Aftermath: Part 1: The Explosion
8/2/2024 | 5m
International Towers residents describe what they saw and heard after the Realty Building explosion. They talk about the smoke, the screams, the sirens and the chaos that ensued moments afterward. Their perspectives offer insight into the immediate impact of the tragic event.
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We are the Aftermath: The Complete Series
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We are the Aftermath: Part 4: Preserving and Helping People
Youngstown-area organizations join forces to assist displaced residents. (5m 40s)
We are the Aftermath: Part 3: The Heartbreak of Displacement
Learn what effects being displaced from their homes had on International Towers residents. (6m 56s)
We are the Aftermath: Part 2: 72 Hours: The Evacuation and Displacement
International Towers residents had 72 hours to vacate their apartments. (7m)
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