On March 14, 2025, an EF-3 tornado tore through Cave City, Arkansas, devastating homes, businesses, and infrastructure. But recovery didn't begin in offices or press briefings—it began in the dark, with neighbors wielding chainsaws and community leaders figuring it out in real time.
Now, just over four months later, Mayor Jonas Anderson offers a thorough and candid debrief of what it took to lead through crisis. In this instructive and extended conversation, he recounts the urgency of those first hours, the practical challenges of coordinating volunteers, the realities of local, state, and federal response, and the unexpected symbolism of a crumpled welcome sign that still lights up at night.
This is a story of responsibility, resilience, and what it truly means to show up for your community when it matters most.
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