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Florissant Woman Aids in Recovery Efforts

Julie Lowery helps friends in Ferguson and Bellefontaine Neighbors pick up their lives.

Among those taking stock of the damage in the wake of Friday's severe weather and tornado activity in the St. Louis area is Julie Lowery.

Lowery  has lived in Florissant for 10 years and previously lived in the Bellfontaine area.

Lowery went to help friends in the Ferguson area on Saturday, driving Chambers Rd. from Florissant Rd to Bellefontaine. Rd.

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She called the scenes "jaw-dropping" and said that while the damage people are seeing on television is accurate, it is "so much more profound to see it in person."


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