After Dallas apartment explosion, everyday essentials become key to recovery

DALLAS — After a deadly apartment explosion in Dallas left many residents without a home, the challenge of starting over is just beginning.

A study published by the National Library of Medicine found that nearly half of U.S. households lack the resources or plans needed for an emergency. And when disaster strikes, it’s often everyday necessities that become the first priority.

In the days following the explosion at the Spanish Hills Apartments in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, many displaced families faced the difficult task of replacing the items they rely on every day…

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