Joplin virtually destroyed by tornado

[tk13]

Please post any ways you can donate/give relief to the people in need in Joplin.

DONATE BY PHONE:

You can send $10 to the Red Cross relief efforts by texting "REDCROSS" to 90999

or

Send $10 to the Salvation Army Disaster relief efforts by texting the word “JOPLIN” to 80888

RED CROSS - Volunteer, donate to disaster victims, donate to a blood drive
http://www.redcross.org/

UNITED WAY - Donate to relief efforts
http://www.uwheartmo.org/


COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER LOCATIONS - Give blood for those in need

Administration Offices & Donor Center
4040 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
toll free: 1-888-647-4040
816-753-4040

Blue Springs Center
1124 W. 40 Highway
Blue Springs, MO 64015
816-224-0728

Gladstone Center
7265 N. Oak Trafficway
Gladstone, MO 64118
816-468-9813

St. Joseph Center
3122 Frederick
St. Joseph, MO 64506
toll free: 1-800-725-6791
816-232-6791

Overland Park Center
Times Square Shopping Center
10568 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66210
913-383-6800

Olathe Center
1463 E. 151st St.
Olathe, KS 66062
913-829-3724

Topeka Center
800 SW Lane
Topeka, KS 66606
toll free: 1-800-279-5943
785-233-0195


http://www.savealifenow.org/services/hours-locations.php

VOLUNTEER IN PERSON - Volunteer efforts are being coordinated through Missouri Southern State University.
Many people have contacted the City of Joplin to volunteer assistance to the victims of the storm. ALL citizen volunteers should report to the Recreation Center at Missouri Southern State University. Volunteers’ services are appreciated, but to be effective, will need to be coordinated through this centralized location. Citizens are reminded that the American Red Cross, in cooperation with the City, has set up a shelter at Missouri Southern State University in the Leggett & Platt Center.


http://www.joplinmo.org/article.cfm?AID=966

Relief coordinators Facebook page - Get the word out on fundraisers:

Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery--
If you are coordinating a fundraiser in your area, please send information to joplintornadorecovery@gmail.com so that it can be posted as an event [on the Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery page on facebook]. Remember to include date, time and location, along with any images.


http://www.facebook.com/#!/joplinmo?sk=wall

Columbia area blood donors needed:

A blood drive will be held 2-6 pm at Achieve Balance Chiropractic in Columbia at 3901 S. Providence. If you are wanting to help Joplin, this is a great way to do it.

Here's some info I got from my work e-mail

Message relay from Troop F @ 2120 hours:

In reference to the SEMA Incident the command post is currently operational in the Troop D Joplin area. Due to an overwhelming number of Volunteers, SEMA officials are not currently requesting any further outside assistance until further notice.


More relief organizations:

Missourians interested in volunteering to assist should call (800) 427-4626 or 2-1-1. Those with medical skills interested in volunteering should go to: https://www.showmeresponse.org

Missourians wishing to make donations to help with the relief effort can go to http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov/recover/donations.asp or call (800) 427-4626 or 2-1-1.

Residents affected by the tornado who wish to notify their friends and family that they are safe should go to: https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php. Friends and family who would like to check on their loved ones in the affected area can use the same site.

Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 2-1-1. The United Way's 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational, citizens can call 800-427-4626.

United Way of the Ozarks in Springfield is waiting to hear plans from the American Red Cross – Greater Ozarks Chapter regarding mobilizing volunteer efforts. As soon as it has confirmation on how and where to volunteer, it will release that information.

If you would like to help with a monetary donation, please send your checks to United Way of the Ozarks, 320 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65806, marked JOPLIN TORNADO DISASTER RELIEF and all funds received will be distributed to the United Way of Southwest Missouri (Joplin).

Emergency blood drive this afternoon - Monday 5/23

The Greater Kansas City chapter of the American Red Cross will hold an emergency blood drive this afternoon to provide blood for those injured in the tornados over the weekend.

The blood drive will be from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Cass County Room at 211 W. Armour Blvd.

Meanwhile, the Community Blood Center is requesting area residents to donate blood this week to help support the rescue efforts in Joplin.

The blood bank has shipped 15 units of blood to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. Local hospitals are performing surgeries on some of the victims and the need for blood will increase as the rescue efforts continue.

To find a mobile blood drive, go to www.safealifenow.org or call 1-888-647-4040. Donors can also go to one of Community Blood Center’s seven Neighborhood Donations Centers.


http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/23/2896599/emergency-blood-drive-this-afternoon.html

Chiefs to hold bottled water drive at Arrowhead - Tuesday 5/24 and Wednesday 5/25

In response to the tragic tornadoes that touched down in Joplin, Mo. and Reading, Kan. this weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs will contribute $35,000 to disaster-relief efforts. Additionally, they and their media partners are teaming with the Salvation Army – Midland Division to hold a bottled-water drive at Arrowhead Stadium for individuals in Kansas City to assist victims in the tornado-ravaged areas. The Chiefs will also be accepting financial donations for Heart-to-Heart International.

Bottled-water donations will be accepted in Lot C on the east side of Arrowhead Stadium Tuesday from noon until 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Those wishing to provide donations of bottled water may use any entrance to the stadium and may learn more from Chiefs broadcast partners KCTV5, 101 The Fox KCFX and Sports Radio 810 WHB, who have joined the Chiefs in supporting this important effort.


http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/CHIEFS-ANNOUNCE-DONATION-TEAM-WITH-MEDIA-PARTNERS-SALVATION-ARMY-HEART-TO-HEART-INTERNATIONAL/5d3da985-f688-410e-9879-fc840ea9fece

Springfield school district fundraiser and donation drive:

Springfield Public Schools students are finding ways to raise money and collect supplies to assist local charities with relief efforts for families in Joplin who were affected by the May 22 tornado. A Joplin school nurse has shared with SPS staff that there is an urgent need for water, toothbrushes, toothpaste and food.


http://springfieldpublicschoolsmo.org/news-archive/11-05-23/SPS_students_organize_to_aid_Joplin.aspx

Other resources for those looking to contribute:

The following charities are accepting donations of money and relief items:

American Red Cross
United Way
Skaggs
Greater Ozarks Red Cross
Dillons
Springfield Jaycees
OTC
Springfield Public Schools
Springfield Paper Company
Edward Jones
Salvation Army
Great Southern
Area banks
Habitat Springfield
Community Blood Centers

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110523/NEWS01/105230356/How-you-can-help-Joplin-relief-efforts

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=117118671706061

Great page to go to in order to see what faundraisers and collections are going on in your area (in Missouri anyway).


Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery:
The City has established the following phone numbers for people interested in donating their time or items to aid in the recovery effort:
Individual volunteers wanting to donate their time should call 417-625-3543
Volunteers wanting to donate items can call 417-625-3542
Volunteer groups (churches, businesses, etc.) should call 314-623-9991

[Sure-Oz]

Hospital on fire down in Joplin.

[Discuss Thrower]

An elementary school got hit here in Joplin apparently. That and the home depot and Ohio. Now we're on Weather Channel

[tk13]

Oh wow, bad stuff on the Weather Channel right now. They are live in Joplin. The neighborhood they're in is completely flattened.

[Frazod]

Watching on Weather Channel right now. Joplin got absolutely fucking nuked.

[LiveSteam]

Watching on Weather Channel right now. Joplin got absolutely fucking nuked.

No shit? I have friends all over that part of Missouri. Not good. Hope no fatalities come of it

[tk13]

Man, total devastation, looks just like Tuscaloosa, if not worse. That hospital got blasted.

[Sure-Oz]

I have a few friends there this worreis me, cant get ahold of em

[tk13]

http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/Livestream

TWC live stream from Joplin.

[Discuss Thrower]

If what I'm hearing is correct, the tornado cut about 2-3mile swath of destruction across the south side of town.

[KCFalcon59]

Holy Fuck. I used to live down that way and have family in Joplin. Joplin was shredded.

[Sure-Oz]

Reporter starts crying crazy devastation

[Discuss Thrower]

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=2798

This is the Jasper Country emergency frequency. I just heard they nixed a Medevac chopper out of Nevada, MO; it was going to land at a parking lot on South Range Line

[LiL stumppy]

Friends in Joplin. Cell phone towers are down.

Same storm went about 10 miles south of us. Dodged a bullet.

Joplin does not look good, will not be a good out come in anything.

[tk13]

http://twitpic.com/51ar69

Joplin Wal-Mart.

[CaliforniaChief]

Heartbreaking. I just heard one of the people on the radio ask if his house was still standing or not. Prayers are going out...

[Discuss Thrower]

Assholes are looting Range Line sport store.

[LiL stumppy]

Said tornado was bigger than an F4.

A nurse in the hospitial said she saw a man who got pulled out of one of the hospitial windows.

[cabletech94]

Said tornado was bigger than an F4.

A nurse in the hospitial said she saw a man who got pulled out of one of the hospitial windows.

buddies wife works at said hospital. cuts on from glass/debris. another friend works there. he called in sick this morning.

if you see the pics/news, all windows are gone from the hospital.

[cabletech94]

were you in town?
do you need anything?
i'm only half an hour away, friend.

[Dave Lane]

Looks like an atomic bomb went off

[Simply Red]

Stay strong Joplin! Man that was horrible.

[Al Bundy]

I can't even imagine something like this hit Kansas City.

[Dave Lane]

This is in the tornado thread but this deserves its own. Its bad folks, real bad. Tuscaloosa type damage

http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/Livestream

It look like an atomic bomb was detonated.

Keep them in your thoughts and see if you can contact loved ones.

[Discuss Thrower]

I can't even imagine something like this hit Kansas City.

This wrecked a good portion of Joplin's businesses... Not to mention too many homes.

Edit: At the time I thought the tornadoes that hit Carl Junction and Pierce City were bad; especially in the latter case because it annihilated their old school down-town. This takes the cake.

[DaFace]

Holy crap. Joplin got completely and utterly destroyed.

[Buck]

Holy crap I just turned on the weather channel. Looks bad.

[notorious]

South part along the highway is gone.


The adult video shops are no more.

[Stinger]

Live streaming

http://www.weather.com/tv/tvshows/Livestream

[KCFalcon59]

Justin received word that my Uncle lost his home and 2 autos. Completely gone. He hasn't been able to talk to his immediate family living there yet because cell phone communication is bogged down.

[tk13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc9VoxDTpoY

Video from a chaser while driving... looks like the whole commercial district just leveled.

[doomy3]

Oh man.
:(

[Discuss Thrower]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc9VoxDTpoY&feature=player_embedded Heading south on range line

[Reaper16]

This is in the tornado thread but this deserves its own. Its bad folks, real bad. Tuscaloosa type damage

Yes. The footage from Joplin right now is uncomfortably familiar looking to me. All of my good thoughts are going to Joplin right now. I know what they are in for, and they'll need all the thoughts/prayers/cosmic goodwill that they can get.

[DaFace]

Hope I didn't confuse everyone too badly with the move. I think this'll keep it a bit cleaner.

[kstater]

Hope I didn't confuse everyone too badly with the move. I think this'll keep it a bit cleaner.

I'm tripping out man.

[Stinger]

Yes. The footage from Joplin right now is uncomfortably familiar looking to me. All of my good thoughts are going to Joplin right now. I know what they are in for, and they'll need all the thoughts/prayers/cosmic goodwill that they can get.

Bad time too .... Night is upon us and trying to search that area without power..... :( . Thoughts and prayers to our friends to the SW of us. Let us know if you all need anything.

[DaFace]

I'm tripping out man.

You are tripping out...man...

http://quizilla.teennick.com/user_images/P/PolledChild/1078200341_scandybars.JPG

[kstater]

TribalWarfare and RedandGold are Joplin based, looking on the member map.

[notorious]

I just found out my Aunts and Uncles are OK. Still looking for a cousin who's house is destoryed.

[cabletech94]

Hope I didn't confuse everyone too badly with the move. I think this'll keep it a bit cleaner.

madskillzyo

:thumb:

[ChiefsCountry]

Springfield News-Leader reports 24 deaths
http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110522/NEWS01/110522040/24-deaths-Joplin-say-Greene-County-officials

[tk13]

Hesitate to start slinging around info as fluid as these kind of situations are... but the Springfield paper is reporting at least 24 dead in Joplin.

[KCUnited]

In laws live off Range Line, everyone is OK.

[DaFace]

Hesitate to start slinging around info as fluid as these kind of situations are... but the Springfield paper is reporting at least 24 dead in Joplin.

Based on the level of destruction, that could turn out to be a conservative estimate.

[notorious]

Based on the level of destruction, that could turn out to be a conservative estimate.

This.


I don't know if they are like Tulsa or not. Tulsa has basically zero basements in the houses. Hopefully Joplin is different.

[tk13]

Based on the level of destruction, that could turn out to be a conservative estimate.

Possibly. The Weather Channel reporter early on said they had witnessed dead bodies themselves. At one point during that live feed he told the photographer to not shoot something because it was a dead body.

[ReynardMuldrake]

Wow. My mother is in Joplin, I just heard she lost the cherry tree out of her front yard but her house is thankfully OK.

[Discuss Thrower]

Possibly. The Weather Channel reporter early on said they had witnessed dead bodies themselves. At one point during that live feed he told the photographer to not shoot something because it was a dead body.

It went like "Look over there" camera pans over to see a group of people carrying something looking a body. "Okay no, don't look over there" as he palms the lens.

[Sure-Oz]

30 deaths been reported...haven't heard from my 2 friends...saddest part is im reduced to posting on their facebook to see if them and their families are ok

[Sure-Oz]

Wow. My mother is in Joplin, I just heard she lost the cherry tree out of her front yard but her house is thankfully OK.

Really glad to hear

[Bugeater]

Shit, I have friends in that area. J Diddy lives around there as well.

[SPchief]

They're sending rescue units from the KCFD down there

[chasedude]

Thoughts for CP members and everyone else there, that's some scary shit!

[Stinger]

Holy crap ..........

Residents 70 miles away from Joplin in Dade County were finding X-rays from St. John's in their driveways, said Foreman, indicating the size and power of the twister.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/22/severe.weather/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1

[Rams Fan]

Thoughts go out to everyone in Joplin.

[NewChief]

Just an FYI: discovery is running a storm chaser special on the Tuscaloosa and Arkansas storms right now.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Wow, the live feed from the Emergency responders is wild to listen too. Getting help coming in from all over the place. Lots of buildings that need to be searched for injured people . . . most common adjective used is "destroyed".

[-King-]

Damn... just damn...

[BigRedChief]

J Diddly is from Joplin. Anyone got a way to contact him?

[SPchief]

J Diddly is from Joplin. Anyone got a way to contact him?

I used to, I think luv does

[notorious]

It lifted heavy debris to 20,000 feet. Wow.


I saw the Greensburg carnage, and this has to be at least the = to that.

[nstygma]

man, terrible

here's a news cam


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other footages

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[DaFace]

J Diddly is from Joplin. Anyone got a way to contact him?

Nothing on the admin side except for an email address.

[DaFace]

OK, that email address led to a facebook account that's completely wide open (check your privacy settings, dude). But the main story is that J Diddy/MotherLover's OK. He seems to be tracking down friends and family.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Wow I nearly moved there a while back. Prayers for those folks.

[Discuss Thrower]

OK, that email address led to a facebook account that's completely wide open (check your privacy settings, dude). But the main story is that J Diddy/MotherLover's OK. He seems to be tracking down friends and family.

Gotta love someone who doesn't mind not having their privacy settings off.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, I just thought of something bad about this storm: Westboro Baptist Church

[Stinger]

Thank goodness for small miracles. Joplin High School pic below. Thank goodness it was a weekend and no activities at the school.

<a href="http://twitpic.com/51be03" title="Joplin High School. Too close from comfort. on Twitpic"><img src="http://twitpic.com/show/thumb/51be03.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt="Joplin High School. Too close from comfort. on Twitpic"></a>

[SPchief]

Gotta love someone who doesn't mind not having their privacy settings off.

EDIT:

Oh yeah, I just thought of something bad about this storm: Westboro Baptist Church

Good to hear you're ok

[Discuss Thrower]

Good to hear you're ok

Thanks man. I wish there was something I can do right now help wise. Doesn't seem right to sit on my ass and see/hear how bad things are.

[Bugeater]

OK, that email address led to a facebook account that's completely wide open (check your privacy settings, dude). But the main story is that J Diddy/MotherLover's OK. He seems to be tracking down friends and family.
Well that's good, hope is family is ok. It's obvious there's going to be a significant loss of life from this, most homes don't have basements down there.

[GloryDayz]

Our prayers are with you Joplin-people....

[LiveSteam]

Thought & prayers Joplin.

[SPchief]

OK, that email address led to a facebook account that's completely wide open (check your privacy settings, dude). But the main story is that J Diddy/MotherLover's OK. He seems to be tracking down friends and family.

Nice sluething, and either you just revealed a him as having a dupe account or multiple name changes that I haven't kept up with.



Any word on TribalWarfare and RedandGold

[DaFace]

Nice sluething, and either you just revealed a him as having a dupe account or multiple name changes that I haven't kept up with.



Any word on TribalWarfare and RedandGold

Legitimate name change. I'll see what I can find on the other two.

[Rain Man]

Man, sounds pretty bad.

I hope the house I lived in in first grade is okay. It's going to be a museum some day.

[Priest31kc]

Red Cross said 75% of Joplin is destroyed. Wow.

[Rams Fan]

Red Cross said 75% of Joplin is destroyed. Wow.

Wow.

[teedubya]

My heart goes out to the people in Joplin. I've not heard back from a couple of my friends and one family member, yet.

Guys, think what you will... but this storm was DEFINITELY modified. I watched it on radar yesterday... and they've really been pounding the midwest with these storms lately. This is no bullshit.

I've seen many, many of the scalar rings on radar late at night over the past couple months, and every time that these circles pop up on radar... BOOM. A huge storm hits the area within a day or two. It's like clockwork.

Sometimes the circles are more visible than others, but when you've been watching for them, you see the footprint of weather modification.

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[SPchief]

Legitimate name change. I'll see what I can find on the other two.

Cool

[Discuss Thrower]

St Johns is converting my high school into an ER ward.

[Gracie Dean]

sister and fam are okay but are pretty devestated. Home gone.

School for me is out Wed so gonna drive up and see what I can do to help Wed pm.

[LiL stumppy]

Have a friend there, single dad with 5 kids. House was completley destroyed.

And another who I believe was in wal-mart, or went after (he works there) to help, was helping a man with a broken back they think at the time.

[LiveSteam]

My heart goes out to the people in Joplin. I've not heard back from a couple of my friends and one family member, yet.

Guys, think what you will... but this storm was DEFINITELY modified.
What do you mean by modified? modified by man?

[teedubya]

This video shows where Springfield and Joplin were targeted...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EzOS49XtM&feature=player_detailpage#t=254s

It's nuts. It's obvious.

[Stinger]

National guard on the way..... per. Gov Nixon declaring area state of emergency.

[DaFace]

TW is on Facebook (and is friends with a few Planeteers), but I'm not one of them so I can't see if he's posting. I sent him a message and asked him to check in.

No Facebook match on RedandGold's email address, and that's all I've got to work with.

[SPchief]

My heart goes out to the people in Joplin. I've not heard back from a couple of my friends and one family member, yet.

Guys, think what you will... but this storm was DEFINITELY modified. I watched it on radar yesterday... and they've really been pounding the midwest with these storms lately. This is no bullshit.

I've seen many, many of the scalar rings on radar late at night over the past couple months, and every time that these circles pop up on radar... BOOM. A huge storm hits the area within a day or two. It's like clockwork.

Sometimes the circles are more visible than others, but when you've been watching for them, you see the footprint of weather modification.

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This isn't the thread to put this BS in, start a new one or drop it in here

[DaFace]

This video shows where Springfield and Joplin were targeted...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EzOS49XtM&feature=player_detailpage#t=254s

It's nuts. It's obvious.

Dude, just shut the fuck up. This is neither the time nor the place to be spewing your tinfoil hat bullshit.

[LiL stumppy]

It could be up 2 an f5 tornado

[luv]

Wow. Was over at dad's watching a movie. It got pretty bad rain and wind-wise, but I had no clue about this until looking at this thread. I hope everyone on here is alright.

[Coogs]

Red Cross said 75% of Joplin is destroyed. Wow.

I just googled Joplin's population. It said 270,000. Man, if that is correct.... that is almost to hard to comprehend.

[SPchief]

Dude, just shut the fuck up. This is neither the time nor the place to be spewing your tinfoil hat bullshit.

Just give him a timeout

[CoMoChief]

Joplin just got Bill Goldberg'd

[Chiefspants]

This video shows where Springfield and Joplin were targeted...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EzOS49XtM&feature=player_detailpage#t=254s

It's nuts. It's obvious.

Is anything not a conspiracy with you?

[Discuss Thrower]

I just googled Joplin's population. It said 270,000. Man, if that is correct.... that is almost to hard to comprehend.

50k in city limits. The larger number is Webb City, Carl, maybe Carthage included. But I'd wager there could be homeless in the thousands.

[ChiefsCountry]

This video shows where Springfield and Joplin were targeted...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-EzOS49XtM&feature=player_detailpage#t=254s

It's nuts. It's obvious.

Get this shit out of here.

[teedubya]

Dude, just shut the **** up. This is neither the time nor the place to be spewing your tinfoil hat bullshit.

It's not fucking bullshit.

It happens EVERY FUCKING TIME these rings pop up.

This should start to wake you people up. This shit is CREATED.

http://www.dutchsinse.com/blog/?p=605

[Coogs]

50k in city limits. The larger number is Webb City, Carl, maybe Carthage included. But I'd wager there could be homeless in the thousands.

50K is still pretty unbelievable.

[|Zach|]

It's not ****ing bullshit.

It happens EVERY ****ING TIME these rings pop up.

This should start to wake you people up. This shit is CREATED.

http://www.dutchsinse.com/blog/?p=605

http://timecube.com

[BigRedChief]

Our friends and neighbors next door for the last 10 years sister lost their home, totally destroyed but they are all alive.

[Rams Fan]

It's not fucking bullshit.

It happens EVERY FUCKING TIME these rings pop up.

This should start to wake you people up. This shit is CREATED.

http://www.dutchsinse.com/blog/?p=605



How many people here do you think care about the rings or HAARP?

[BryanBusby]

It's not fucking bullshit.

It happens EVERY FUCKING TIME these rings pop up.

This should start to wake you people up. This shit is CREATED.

http://www.dutchsinse.com/blog/?p=605

This ain't the time or place for that; get the fuck out.

Oh shit, I think my aunt was staying at the hospital that got destroyed.

[BigRedChief]

It's not fucking bullshit.

It happens EVERY FUCKING TIME these rings pop up.

This should start to wake you people up. This shit is CREATED.

http://www.dutchsinse.com/blog/?p=605who is making tornadoes and why? Just make another thread but quit posting it in here. Enlighten us in another thread.

[teedubya]

Is anything not a conspiracy with you?

Lot's of things... but they all feed into the same shit.

It's sad, but I've seen this shit happen several times over the past few months.

The tornadoes in North Carolina were predicted 2 days before due to these rings.

All of these storms are flooding the Mississippi area... also, a lot of these storms rotate like hurricanes on land, which is totally abnormal.

It's sad. I have most likely lost some family and friends. But, it's NOT an act of nature, IMO.

[LiL stumppy]

This ain't the time or place for that; get the fuck out.

Oh shit, I think my aunt was staying at the hospital that got destroyed.

I know the hospitial didnt get destroyed. As in it's still standing, had a lot of damage though. So hopefully she wouldn't be effected.

[teedubya]

who is making tornadoes and why?

They aren't "making tornadoes", they are sending high frequencies into the areas and massive storms then pop up.

It happens time after time when these rings pop up. I don't fully understand it...

but, I've been watching them for about 2-3 months now... and most of the times, the rings show up on radar LAAATE at night... and within a couple of days a HUGE storm hits that area.

So, maybe it's a coincidence, but I don't believe that. If it happened infrequently, I'd say it was a coincidence... when it happens most everytime, it's a pattern.

[teedubya]

I'm getting off of here and calling some family. This shit pisses me off.

[DaFace]

They aren't "making tornadoes", they are sending high frequencies into the areas and massive storms then pop up.

It happens time after time when these rings pop up. I don't fully understand it...

but, I've been watching them for about 2-3 months now... and most of the times, the rings show up on radar LAAATE at night... and within a couple of days a HUGE storm hits that area.

So, maybe it's a coincidence, but I don't believe that. If it happened infrequently, I'd say it was a coincidence... when it happens most everytime, it's a pattern.

OK. We get it. Please start a new thread if you want to discuss this rather than further derailing this thread.

[SPchief]

I know the hospitial didnt get destroyed. As in it's still standing, had a lot of damage though. So hopefully she wouldn't be effected.

Unfortunatly the hospital has been reported as not functional

[KCUnited]

Got a verbal from the in laws. Apparently the cell towers are over loaded, they'd been trying to call KC for several hours. They have no power or water and are having a generator brought over from family in Galina. Funny, they don't know how bad it is and were blown away by my description of what I was seeing on tv.

[Chiefspants]

They aren't "making tornadoes", they are sending high frequencies into the areas and massive storms then pop up.

It happens time after time when these rings pop up. I don't fully understand it...

but, I've been watching them for about 2-3 months now... and most of the times, the rings show up on radar LAAATE at night... and within a couple of days a HUGE storm hits that area.

So, maybe it's a coincidence, but I don't believe that. If it happened infrequently, I'd say it was a coincidence... when it happens most everytime, it's a pattern.

Can we please use this thread to focus on the people who were potentially affected by this tragedy rather than as a home for your theories about what caused it?

It's irrelevant whether mother nature, or the big, bad government was the cause of this, lives were still lost/affected, and that should be the focus here.

[LiL stumppy]

OK. We get it. Please start a new thread if you want to discuss this rather than further derailing this thread.

He thinks the government send high frequencies to cause these storms? :shrug:

[LiL stumppy]

Unfortunatly the hospital has been reported as not functional

I think they were all moved to the hospitial up the street

[Discuss Thrower]

Unfortunatly the hospital has been reported as not functional

St John's is out, Freeman (presumably West) is taking critical patients.

[CaliforniaChief]

The problem with the hospital is that while they probably had multiple generators to back up the power grid, those generators could have been destroyed. Patients on life-saving equipment, drug dose machines, and monitors could have all been taken out. Add the fragile state of people who are hospitalized, and it gets kinda scary.

I am just heartbroken for all those people...and for those of you who can't get in touch with friends/family in the area.

[J Diddy]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

[DaFace]

Glad to hear you're OK man, but scary shit about the family. You're in my thoughts.

[luv]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150191108873321&set=a.10150191108858321.297531.64548758320&type=1&theater#!/media/set/?set=a.10150191108858321.297531.64548758320

Local news on facebook has some pictures posted.

[Rain Man]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

Good luck, man. Let us know if we can help remotely. Glad you're okay.

[KcMizzou]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.Jesus. You got it. All the best to you, man.

[Chiefspants]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

Prayers and thoughts coming your way.

[SPchief]

TW is on Facebook (and is friends with a few Planeteers), but I'm not one of them so I can't see if he's posting. I sent him a message and asked him to check in.

No Facebook match on RedandGold's email address, and that's all I've got to work with.

Anyone? :shrug:

[Brock]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

You're missing a daughter and a grandchild?

[Stinger]

I think they were all moved to the hospitial up the street

They are evacuating to surrounding hospitals.

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110522/WEATHER/110522050/St-John-s-Joplin-fully-evacuated-due-extensive-tornado-damage

St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin is being fully evacuated, after the hospital was directly hit by a tornado Sunday afternoon, said Cora Scott, spokeswoman for St. John’s Health System in Springfield.

“We are not sure of the safety of the building,” Scott said.

Damage to the building is extensive, as its windows were blown out and its roof was taken off, she said.

Scott said patients from Joplin will be accommodated in St. John’s facilities in Springfield and surrounding area.

[baitism]

Retarded shit

You do realize that is ground noise on the radar, right? Like buildings and shit...

[luv]

Anyone? :shrug:

Could someone PM me his real name? I think I've got him, but I'm not sure. I recently went through and deleted some people that I don't interact with or have never met in person.

[Bugeater]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.
I'll be thinking about you, best of luck and godspeed.

[SPchief]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

Keep the hope man, glad to know you're ok

[J Diddy]

You're missing a daughter and a grandchild?
And grandmother.

[|Zach|]

Police scanner in the area. Lots of info. Pretty scary.

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=2798

:(

[Brock]

And grandmother.

My God, man. Very sorry and I hope you find them well.

[Frazod]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

Jesus, that's horrible. Best of luck to you and I hope you find them all okay.

[Stinger]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

Prayers for your family on the way.

[journeyscarab]

Prayers for you and your family ML.

[pr_capone]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

Prayers and well wishes man.

[ReynardMuldrake]

They aren't "making tornadoes", they are sending high frequencies into the areas and massive storms then pop up.

It happens time after time when these rings pop up. I don't fully understand it...

but, I've been watching them for about 2-3 months now... and most of the times, the rings show up on radar LAAATE at night... and within a couple of days a HUGE storm hits that area.

So, maybe it's a coincidence, but I don't believe that. If it happened infrequently, I'd say it was a coincidence... when it happens most everytime, it's a pattern.

Kindly shove it up your ass. This is a thread dealing with the trauma of lost of homes and loved ones, not your personal soapbox to spew whatever convoluted nonsense is running through your mind at the moment. No one asked, and no one here cares about your bullshit propaganda.

[SPchief]

I'm getting off of here and calling some family. This shit pisses me off.

All BS aside, I hope your family is safe and you can get ahold of them

[dirk digler]

And grandmother.

My prayers are with you.

[Phobia]

I am ok. town is destroyed. H grandma lived 2 blocks from that hospital, still no word. Found one of n my children, missing is daughter and grandchild. I found her house, it was destroyed.only communication is the internet on my phone. Little bit of prayers please.

thanks for checking in, Bud. Go take care of your family.

[teedubya]

All BS aside, I hope your family is safe and you can get ahold of them

Thanks man. I hope everyone's family is safe. I grew up there from age 2-5.

All bullshit aside, if you watch the radar animation, on one or two frames you will sometimes see near perfect circles and sometimes squares and rectangles that form an anomoly in the radar pattern. Most of the time there is NO storm in the area, just a circle randomly popping up... 1-3 days later a huge storm hits there.

I've seen it at least 15 times in the past 2 months.

I should create a thread and discuss the consistency of this data.

[REDHOTGTO]

just found out my nephew and family are all fine, they live right in joplin, scary day

[luv]

Thanks man. I hope everyone's family is safe. I grew up there from age 2-5.

All bullshit aside, if you watch the radar animation, on one or two frames you will sometimes see near perfect circles and sometimes squares and rectangles that form an anomoly in the radar pattern. Most of the time there is NO storm in the area, just a circle randomly popping up... 1-3 days later a huge storm hits there.

I've seen it at least 15 times in the past 2 months.

I should create a thread and discuss the consistency of this data.

Ya think?

[luv]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joplin-MO-Tornado-Recovery/116880975063164?sk=wall

Joplin tornado recovery page on facebook. Post if you need assistance or can give it.

[KingPriest2]

I just googled Joplin's population. It said 270,000. Man, if that is correct.... that is almost to hard to comprehend.

Thats the metro Its 44k Also its more like 45 percent

[luv]

Unofficial death toll at 37 and expected to climb by morning.

[teedubya]

Ya think?

It wouldn't matter, though. Proving things to you guys, would be nearly impossible. So, I won't waste my energy.

There are plenty of videos that prove it. http://youtube.com/user/dutchsinse does a video on every ring that he finds. I don't. I just look for the rings then watch in amazement after it hits the exact area, time after time after time.

And it sucks, because each time... people's families are impacted by these storms and the Mississippi gets more flooded, which will eventually trigger the New Madrid. That's my hypothesis, anyway.

[|Zach|]

So, I won't waste my energy.



Good, then that is the end of it.

[KingPriest2]

My kids live there with my ex They are ok My exs preschool is gone The one we built togetther adn scarificed alot for. Its right at 20th and connecticut. Its about a half mile from the high school

My ex is a wreck right now For several reasons here livelihood is gone and prob quite a few of her preschoolers are now gone My heart goes out to here

I plan on leaving Kc tom and help

[Al Bundy]

Looting? seriously....

[gblowfish]

The Jasper County Emergency Scanner is pretty amazing, and crazy busy. Guys in ambulances flying everywhere. Having hard time coordinating shelters and medical supplies tonight. Very heavy situation.

Very tough day for our friends in Joplin. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.

[SAUTO]

This is terrible
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[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Looting? seriously....

If that's true it's beyond stupidity.

[Discuss Thrower]

Fraternity brother lost his aunt and uncle. Fuck.

[Discuss Thrower]

If that's true it's beyond stupidity.

True, they started looting Academy Sports about 30-45 minutes after the storm hit. Cops couldn't catch him/them

[gblowfish]

The dispatchers keep talking about where buildings "used to be." The High School, a Dillon's Grocery Store, they're running supplies around town on ATVs because regular cars can't get around the debris. Heavy stuff. Very bad.

[Stinger]

Looting? seriously....

There are bad people that will always take advantage no matter where you live. Hopefully the National Guard gets there soon and shoots them on site.

[KcMizzou]

The dispatchers keep talking about where buildings "used to be." The High School, a Dillon's Grocery Store, they're running supplies around town on ATVs because regular cars can't get around the debris. Heavy stuff. Very bad.I heard that too.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

True, they started looting Academy Sports about 30-45 minutes after the storm hit. Cops couldn't catch him/them

Good lord Joplin... time to come together not act like idiots

[luv]

Posted on FB

There is a triage being set up at Missouri Southern State University in the Health Sciences building for anyone injured. **** Any doctors or nurses available are needed to help!!!***

Triage centers have also been set up at 20th & Sunshine, Leggett & Platt, Junge Stadium, Lowes, and Vintage Stock on 22nd #Joplin

[CaliforniaChief]

Good lord Joplin... time to come together not act like idiots

Let's not superimpose the actions of a few onto the entire community.

[luv]

To support the Joplin tornado relief effort text REDCROSS to 90999 or visit redcross.org.

[Imon Yourside]

Wow just heard about this a few minutes ago, My Prayers go out to all who have family, friends and loved ones.

[acarter25]

I am from Parsons, but live in Joplin and go to MSSU. Apartment was right in the middle of it and got hit. Luckily I was home for the weekend as well as the guy I lived with. Also many many friends and family members are yet to be found and/or lost homes. It's about a 6x2 mile stretch that completely got flattened. Including Walmart, Home Depot, and many other large stores. Please keep us/them in your prayers!

[HonestChieffan]

Hearing reports of looting stores and over turned semis...also first responders and emergency crews having problems due to rubberneckers and gawkers driving around to see the damage.

Joplin will need any help they can get over the next few months.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Let's not superimpose the actions of a few onto the entire community.

Thats not what I was doing.

[dj56dt58]

Was out of town for our baby shower today or we probably would have been in Joplin.just got back and from about 12 st down rangeline is unrecognizable

[HonestChieffan]

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=2798

Link to online scanner for Jasper County

[teedubya]

People fucking looting? Jesus. That is horrible.

[KcMizzou]

Anyone else listening to the scanner just hear that bit about the flashers?

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Anyone else listening to the scanner just hear that bit about the flashers?

Yep. Using them to identify where the bodies are for the rescue teams to transport to the morgue.

Can't imagine that's a fun assignment.

[Sure-Oz]

wtf is wrong with people, looters really

[Reerun_KC]

My cousin just got the news that both of her grandparents were both lost in this storm..

Very sad day for her family...

[Reerun_KC]

Sister in Law is a Funeral Director in Oswego Ks, She just got the call to head to Baxter Springs KS, they are going to start delivering bodies to her tonight to start the embolming processes...

They told her to pack and prepare for at least 3-4 days...

[Imon Yourside]

wtf is wrong with people, looters really

Maybe they are just looking for much needed provisions to survive, let's not assume the worst.

[HonestChieffan]

My cousin just got the news that both of her grandparents were both lost in this storm..

Very sad day for her family...


Prayers for sure. Cannot imagine.

[HonestChieffan]

Maybe they are just looking for much needed provisions to survive, let's not assume the worst.

in a sporting goods store? There can be no excuse for looting in a situation like this.

[gblowfish]

From KOAM's website, one of the local TV stations in Joplin:

http://tinyurl.com/3dk4bt6

Updated at 10:45PM CST: At least 25 confirmed dead at the command post.

Updated 8:45 PM CST: KOAM photographer Crystal Albright was at 15th and Range Line. She says the Burger King is gone. King's Palace was catching on fire at the time.

A tractor trailer was turned over near the 15th Street Walmart. Plaza apartments and storage facilities behind the Walmart at 15th street also received damage.

Updated 8:40 PM CST: KOAM Chief Videographer Aaron Thompson was at 20th and Rhode Island and says damage at Commerce Bank, Papa Johns. Damage going east is "worse and worse". Says he was unable to get to Range Line from that direction.

"I didn't know where I was... street signs are just gone".

Updated 7:45 PM CST: Joplin High School has been severely damaged. The graduation was today, but was held at Missouri Southern.

Posted 7:40 PM CST: Tornadoes touch down in Joplin leaving a path of destruction throughout the city.

Power lines and phone lines are down. Communications are difficult.

Starting at 20th and Rangeline a tornado destroyed countless buildings throughout the area.

At the 15th and Rangeline Walmart ambulances lined the street as emergency rescue officials across the Four-States have responded to rescue hundreds of residents trapped inside the building.

St. John's hospital was also hit hard by the tornado. One resident living nearly 45-miles away from the hospital says his yard is now full of debris from the hospital-- medical supplies and x-rays.

Officials say the hospital is severely damaged. Chunks of the building were taken out and windows were blown out.

Eastbound and westbound I-44 is closed at mile marker 18 near Joplin due to overturned tractor trailers during severe weather.

[Discuss Thrower]

Maybe they are just looking for much needed provisions to survive, let's not assume the worst.

Yeah man, you gotta jack some UnderArmor for cleanup efforts. Shonuff.

[Imon Yourside]

in a sporting goods store? There can be no excuse for looting in a situation like this.

I just find it hard to believe anyone would think that way in an emergency.

[whoaskew]

My God, that is terrible news.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Maybe they are just looking for much needed provisions to survive, let's not assume the worst.

It's one city not the country or the world. Looting is bs. Help is minutes away.

[Imon Yourside]

It's one city not the country or the world. Looting is bs. Help is minutes away.

It's possible someone could react this way if they had lost everything.

[luv]

Helicopter in front of St Johns

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg618/scaled.php?tn=0&server=618&filename=l82br.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

[Discuss Thrower]

I was wondering what happened to Medflight... Would've guessed that it would have gone to Joplin Airport to try and ride out a storm if they had time.

[luv]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/304587294.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1306124343&Signature=NQaQ5H6MNg51d%2FktlpZLRxyXz5U%3D

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

It's possible someone could react this way if they had lost everything.

Yeah I suppose it is. I would hope they would be a bit more level headed and civilized before adding to the problem though. Tornado's don't destroy everything... generally not even everything in your city... with a few small town exceptions.

[Archie F. Swin]

The last single tornado to kill 40+ people in a single city was Wichita Falls, Texas in April of 79...lets hope they don't lose that distinction.

[HonestChieffan]

http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/koam/Docs/CunninghamPark.jpg

Cunningham Park area in Joplin

[CaliforniaChief]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/304587294.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1306124343&Signature=NQaQ5H6MNg51d%2FktlpZLRxyXz5U%3D

Good God, that's a monster.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Helicopter in front of St Johns

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg618/scaled.php?tn=0&server=618&filename=l82br.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

Ugh. Like I said earlier I nearly moved to Joplin for a job a while back. Job wasn't right for me. Weird feeling.

[acarter25]

The last single tornado to kill 40+ people in a single city was Wichita Falls, Texas in April of 79...lets hope they don't lose that distinction.

24 so far and rescue has only barely begun, it's looking grim.. :/

[luv]

Yeah I suppose it is. I would hope they would be a bit more level headed and civilized before adding to the problem though. Tornado's don't destroy everything... generally not even everything in your city... with a few small town exceptions.

Not defending looters here, but you think you would be level headed and civilized if you just lost everything you owned? I don't care if there are stores within "minutes". Everyone else will be there too, and getting there could be quite the trek.

[gblowfish]

We've talked about a chlli place called Fred N Reds a lot here. It's at 18th and Main, about two blocks from where there's damage for sure. I hope it's OK. I was just there back in January. Nice folks there, I hope they are closed on Sunday. I went right down this area, right past the high school and hospital. Crazy. Just Crazy.

[luv]

The last single tornado to kill 40+ people in a single city was Wichita Falls, Texas in April of 79...lets hope they don't lose that distinction.

Last unofficial count was 37 with more expected.

[CaliforniaChief]

The last single tornado to kill 40+ people in a single city was Wichita Falls, Texas in April of 79...lets hope they don't lose that distinction.

Didn't they lose more than that in Tuscaloosa?

[acarter25]

Last unofficial count was 37 with more expected.

Bad feeling that it will increase, rapidly.

[Bugeater]

The last single tornado to kill 40+ people in a single city was Wichita Falls, Texas in April of 79...lets hope they don't lose that distinction.
I have to think the death toll is going to be in the triple digits.

[KcMizzou]

Imagine what these cops and EMT's are going through... they're as devastated as anyone else. Just brutal. But they do their job.

[Dartgod]

I just heard about this on my way home from dart league tonight. Horrible destruction, just unbelievable.

My prayers go out to the entire city and those who have family and friends there.

And I shouldn't even mention his name, but shame on you Ari.

[luv]

Travelers beware. A lot of construction and flood closings across the state. I-44 in/near Joplin expected to be closed overnight.

http://maps.modot.mo.gov/timi/

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Not defending looters here, but you think you would be level headed and civilized if you just lost everything you owned? I don't care if there are stores within "minutes". Everyone else will be there too, and getting there could be quite the trek.

Honestly yes I think I would. Help will come in the way of emergency services, the national guard etc. Thats the great thing about our country... help comes when you need it. If a tornado hit my city the last thing on my ming would be looting Wal-Mart. If I made it out alive finding my loved ones and looking for where I could help would be.

[Fat Elvis]

Didn't they lose more than that in Tuscaloosa?

41 apparently...

http://blog.al.com/montgomery/2011/05/tuscaloosa_tornado_death_toll.html

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Imagine what these cops and EMT's are going through... they're as devastated as anyone else. Just brutal. But they do their job.

Screw atheletes and movies stars.... those people are actual heros.

[KcMizzou]

Screw atheletes and movies stars.... those people are actual heros.Amen.

[Deberg_1990]

But, it's NOT an act of nature, IMO.

:facepalm:


My heart goes out to all in Joplin who have lost anything....

[DaFace]

41 apparently...

http://blog.al.com/montgomery/2011/05/tuscaloosa_tornado_death_toll.html

Maybe for that one storm, but for the entire outbreak, it's MUCH higher. NOAA has it at 354 at the moment.

http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mkx/?n=torout

[Stinger]

Resource to find love ones or friends. Red Cross Safe and Well website.

https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms//

[CrazyPhuD]

Didn't they lose more than that in Tuscaloosa?

multiple storms/tornadoes I believe. This one being one massive tornado.

[Sure-Oz]

One of my friends is heading down to joplin (firefighter) to help now.

Still haven't heard from 2 of my friends....ugh

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

This has been an unbelieveable year for natural disasters. God be with those affected and those working to help.

[BigMeatballDave]

Lot's of things... but they all feed into the same shit.

It's sad, but I've seen this shit happen several times over the past few months.

The tornadoes in North Carolina were predicted 2 days before due to these rings.

All of these storms are flooding the Mississippi area... also, a lot of these storms rotate like hurricanes on land, which is totally abnormal.

It's sad. I have most likely lost some family and friends. But, it's NOT an act of nature, IMO.WTF?

You should probably be medicated.

[Rams Fan]

Amen.

2nded.

[gblowfish]

Some of the guys are calling it a night until daylight. They've been at it for about six hours now. Memorial Hall is triage, Football Stadium parking lot at Missouri Southern is the morgue. The dispatch guy said Cass County Sheriff help just arrived (that's just south of KC...Harrisonville). They won't be able to do much until daylight in about six hours. Going to be a long night down there.

[gblowfish]

The cops are also having trouble keeping the lookie looks out of the area. I'm sure some people are trying to get to check on relatives, but a lot of them are just sightseers. They need to GTFO!

[luv]

Besides monetary donations, one of the best things anyone in this area can do would be to head to the nearest Red Cross or CBCO (also provides blood and blood products to hospitals affected) and donate blood.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

The cops are also having trouble keeping the lookie looks out of the area. I'm sure some people are trying to get to check on relatives, but a lot of them are just sightseers. They need to GTFO!

Sightseers are the worst... 1) get a clue 2)get out of the way 3)find somewhere you can be of actual assistance

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Besides monetary donations, one of the best things anyone in this area can do would be to head to the nearest Red Cross or CBCO (also provides blood and blood products to hospitals affected) and donate blood.

Props to luv for spreading the good word.

:thumb:

[Stinger]

Photos from Joplin

http://www.flickr.com/search/show/?q=joplin&s=rec

[Simply Red]

Red Cross said 75% of Joplin is destroyed. Wow.

:shake:

[tk13]

The cops are also having trouble keeping the lookie looks out of the area. I'm sure some people are trying to get to check on relatives, but a lot of them are just sightseers. They need to GTFO!

That's probably going to be a huge problem over the next few days when they move into cleanup mode.

[Brock]

Photos from Joplin

http://www.flickr.com/search/show/?q=joplin&s=rec

There appears to be absolutely nothing left standing.

[BWillie]

Any videos of the tornado itself up close and personal? Sounds like it was AT LEAST and F4. 95% of tornado's are F0 - F1's. The chances of a F4 or F5 hitting a major area like this is so low it's crazy. And it's happened already this year to Tuscaloosa. Just terrible

[J Diddy]

Last unofficial count was 37 with more expected.

Trust me. They aren't even p past the first layer. The death count will be huge.

[Discuss Thrower]

:shake:

they're quoting a random person... Judging by the map I've seen with approximate boundaries of the damage, I'd say about 35-45% of the town has been destroyed.

[DaFace]

they're quoting a random person... Judging by the map I've seen with approximate boundaries of the damage, I'd say about 35-45% of the town has been destroyed.

Link by chance?

[J Diddy]

There appears to be absolutely nothing left standing.

Right down the center., but it didn't get all.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Photos from Joplin

http://www.flickr.com/search/show/?q=joplin&s=rec

Good lord

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Right down the center., but it didn't get all.

Update on your situation?

[Discuss Thrower]

Morons are coming out of the woodwork by making comments on the Facebook page, first someone dissing Obama after he sent his condolences and then someone bitching about Spanish speakers because of a likewise related post.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Morons are coming out of the woodwork by making comments on the Facebook page, first someone dissing Obama after he sent his condolences and then someone bitching about Spanish speakers because of a likewise related post.

Always helpful

[Discuss Thrower]

Link by chance?

Got taken down, but if you look on Google maps, go from Maiden Lane on the west side of town. Then draw a swath between 32nd and 20th streets with the line bending northeast over 20th street after crossing Main, then up over 15th street towards 7th. That's a rough estimate of the footprint the tornado left.

[LiveSteam]

Link by chance?


http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=2798

Sorry my bad,thats not the link you were looking for.

[Simply Red]

50k in city limits. The larger number is Webb City, Carl, maybe Carthage included. But I'd wager there could be homeless in the thousands.

Did Carthage get hit - or only Stright-Line-Winds?

[Discuss Thrower]

Did Carthage get hit - or only Stright-Line-Winds?

Carthage may have gotten storm damage, but I don't think the tornado went that far north.

[LiL stumppy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtXPPWiTatI

[wazu]

Sometimes the circles are more visible than others, but when you've been watching for them, you see the footprint of weather modification.

Seriously, what in the BLUE FUCK are you talking about?! You must just be batshit crazy. So maybe I shouldn't even ask.

[Stinger]

For those in the area that want to help..

Joplin, MO Tornado Recovery
Please DO NOT SELF DEPLOY to Joplin. The area is using their emergency response plan that is in place & it is working. They cannot manage spontaneous volunteers at this time. Please call 2-1-1 (800.427.4626) to let them know if you are interested in volunteering & they will provide a coordinated effort to manage volunteers. Currently, 2-1-1 is experiencing a high call volume, so it may take a bit to get through.

http://www.facebook.com/joplinmo/posts/116927731725155

[Simply Red]

working your way back toward Pittsburg, I remember being in several weather threatening sit's. growing up - The whole side of my dads' side of the family came from the area, originally.

[Pitt Gorilla]

I am so sorry to hear about this. Man, I spent a lot of time in Joplin while growing up and my mom still visits every Friday for shopping. We really are thinking about and praying for you all.

[Pitt Gorilla]

BTW,

KOAM has quite a few videos (at least 8) detailing the tornado/damage. There is also a video from one of the other local stations from their Skycam that actually show the tornado.

http://www.koamtv.com/

[Bowser]

That looks like still pictures from some post apocolyptic movie. So, so sad.

[Simply Red]

Stinger thanks for the Flickr link, those photo's were very powerful, they talk, actually.

[johnny961]

Thoughts and prayers going out to all affected by this storm. Looks like nothing but total devastation. I heard one news outlet earlier say that this was an EF3 storm but looking at the sheer damage in the photos and videos it looks more to me like an EF 4 or maybe even 5. Again, prayers to all affected, this is just awful.

[Simply Red]

isn't the hospital on the outskirts? pardon me - i haven't been there in a long time. Also, did Broadway and the older large buildings get flatened?

[Discuss Thrower]

isn't the hospital on the outskirts? pardon me - i haven't been there in a long time. Also, did Broadway and the older large buildings get flatened?

Nope. Downtown avoided the storm.

[Simply Red]

Nope. Downtown avoided the storm.

Thanks for the answers - T&P's to you and yours & all in and around the area.

[LiL stumppy]

It was the south side of town that got hit the hardest I believe

[teedubya]

This is the type of stuff that I'm talking about. We see these. Boom a storm shows up in the area.

http://www.dutchsinse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/dallas-radar-ring-april-19-20-1024x612.png

It's very peculiar. Not all of the radar rings are this pronounced. This one is rare, IMO.

My theory is this... they seed the clouds with airplanes that leave those lingering contrail/chemtrails. They then send a charge or something into the area, that puts a charge on the dust particle. Then rain must form on those dust particles or something. Highly charged dust particles could then create powerful electric storms.

The first instance that I was aware of potential weather modification was the 2008 Olympics in China. They had to keep away the storms for 08-08-2008 which was a very special date for them.

USA TODAY: China aims to control Olympics weather (http://www.usatoday.com/weather/research/2008-02-29-china-weather_N.htm)

And so there is a lot of evidence of technologies pertaining to potential weather modification/manipulation.

I think it's safe to say that they have figured some shit out.

[Archie Bunker]

Photos from Joplin

http://www.flickr.com/search/show/?q=joplin&s=rec

Living in Lockwood, Joplin has always been where I went to go shopping and those pics rip me up. Spent a lot of time there over the years and was at that Academy Sports Saturday. Stunning stuff.

My prayers go out to all affected.