Almost three months since a tornado thrashed Joplin, Mo., most of the debris has been cleared while many residents are paying for repairs by selling their assets, Reuters reports.

The May 22 tornado killed nearly 160 people and destroyed more than 8,000 homes and other structures, leaving behind piles of debris.

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There used to be a house once
Fireplace of a house, completely destroyed and cleaned-up in tornado, is seen in this general view of a landscape almost cleared of debris in Joplin, Missouri August 16, 2011. REUTERS/ERIC THAYER
Joplin Tornado Clean-up
General view of a landscape almost cleared of debris in Joplin, Missouri August 16, 2011. REUTERS/ERIC THAYER
Joplin Tornado Clean-up
General view of a landscape almost cleared of debris in Joplin, Missouri August 16, 2011. REUTERS/ERIC THAYER
For Sale, By Owner
A car for sale is seen in Joplin, Missouri August 15, 2011. The car's owner Scott Thomas has had the car, a 1966 Plymouth, since he was 15 and is selling it and another convertible to pay for repairs to his home. REUTERS/ERIC THAYER
Joplin Tornado Clean-up
A damaged home is seen in Joplin, Missouri August 16, 2011. REUTERS/ERIC THAYER
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