This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Melodee Colbert-Kean from Joplin, MO about recovering from a devastating tornado in Joplin, MO.   What make Joplin, Missouri an Amazing City Sometimes all it takes to get started is to raise your hand when no one else will Diversity in local government and why it’s so important Steps to handle a major emergency (F5 tornado) in Joplin, Missouri Importance of simple, clear messaging after a natural disaster and how to select the right person for that role Value of partnerships between state and federal government and local governments What does recovery look like after a major disaster? What Joplin, MO can teach us about dealing with the COVID-19? Value of celebrating victories when recovering from a major disaster.  Special Mentions:  Joplin, MO   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:   AmazingCities.org LocalGovPodcasts.com   About Melodee Colbert-Kean: Proudly serving the Joplin Citizens since 2006 as a Zone 2 council member, listening to your issues and concerns and helping move Joplin forward with focus on education advancement, economic development opportunities and cultural entertainment.   About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim’s Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   Develop a Podcast for Your Amazing City: Discover more at LocalGovPodcasts.com Request a Podcast Launch Kit at LocalGovPodcasts.com/launchkit