Picher Update: Tornado Aftermath

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Picher Update: Tornado Aftermath

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Story Created: May 14, 2008 at 9:22 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 23, 2008 at 10:56 AM CDT

The Environmental Protection Agency says Picher, Oklahoma residents aren't at higher health risks.

Officials were worried a deadly weekend tornado raised airborne lead levels, but tests show it wasn't enough to create a greater health risk.

The tornado killed seven people. Officials say the government was in the process of buying out residents because it was a superfund site, so any money given will be used for relocation--not rebuilding.

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