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...-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...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...9-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.or...id_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/2...relief-efforts

Originally Posted by luv

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?not...17118671706061

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

Originally Posted by luv

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

[BossChief]

CNN has made the 50% claim numerous times in the last hour

I thought it was odd as well, first I had heard of someone apointing a percentage to something like that

They also say a f4 is 166-200 mph and 200+ is a f5

[ShortRoundChief]

Originally Posted by Jenson71

I looked through only the last few pages, so I apologize if this was covered, but how is the guy's family that BigRedChief posted about?

Good

[luv]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

I can imagine it takes a ton of work and I am sure Joplin will get it done but at this point its hard to see.

Being a Sunday and during daylight may have made it little less impactful on human life as it could have been but I doubt it could have hit any worse of an area from a purely residential and business standpoint.

Joplin HS had graduation ceremonies at MSSC that started at 3:00 and let out around 6.

Thank goodness the don't do it at the HS anymore which is destroyed.

One of the attorneys at work said he talked to a guy he knows that is a fireman over there. He said they went to the graduation, got done, and the sirens went off so they went to the fire department. Thanks to the graduation, their whole family was together. Lucky, beause some of their homes got destroyed, and they might have been home had they not gone to the graduation.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by BossChief

CNN has made the 50% claim numerous times in the last hour

I thought it was odd as well, first I had heard of someone apointing a percentage to something like that

They also say a f4 is 166-200 mph and 200+ is a f5

i see.

[johnny961]

Originally Posted by BossChief

CNN has made the 50% claim numerous times in the last hour

I thought it was odd as well, first I had heard of someone apointing a percentage to something like that

They also say a f4 is 166-200 mph and 200+ is a f5

I just checked out Accuweather's website. The way they are talking, yes, there's a good likelihood of Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, and southern MO getting hammered by another round of severe storms and possibly tornadoes. Damn. As if these poor people haven't seen enough shit already.

[Simply Red]

is it bad again, currently - or coming? when is it arriving there? This sucks so bad.

[KingPriest2]

I went to MSSU from 91-96 was a Sigma Pi I worked at lowes from 95-96 My siseter lived in Joplin from 84-97 She worked at St Johns. My kids live in Joplin. My ex wife and I started Creative Kids Academy 1606 e 20th right near commerce bank Totally destroyed. I lived in Joplin from 98-00 and 05-08

I have several friends and fraternity brothers who still live in the area as well

I went down to Joplin today I took lots of water, took blankets and food.

They need hand sanatizers, tioletries, water, gloves, safety vests

I know they don't want people to self deploy but they do need it. The devastion is so widespread they don't have enough help to search and rescue. My friend his son and myself were helping people search and rescue people from homes today. THEY NEED HELP!!! If you are able to go down there tommorow please do so You can get around ONly the major roads are blocked off. The side roads are open

I plan on going back to Joplin with a group this weekend.

It is only a 3rd of the city not 75 percent. It is moslty between 15th and 26th street. west to east

The Y is safe and Northpark Mall is open Also both are shelters, taking blood and offering shild care.

BLOOD IS NEEDED

[johnny961]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

is it bad again, currently - or coming? when is it arriving there? This sucks so bad.

From what I understand the severe weather is supposed to occcur Tuesday into Tuesday night. I don't think its here yet.

[ShortRoundChief]

Originally Posted by KingPriest2

I went to MSSU from 91-96 was a Sigma Pi I worked at lowes from 95-96 My siseter lived in Joplin from 84-97 She worked at St Johns. My kids live in Joplin. My ex wife and I started Creative Kids Academy 1606 e 20th right near commerce bank Totally destroyed. I lived in Joplin from 98-00 and 05-08

I have several friends and fraternity brothers who still live in the area as well

I went down to Joplin today I took lots of water, took blankets and food.

They need hand sanatizers, tioletries, water, gloves, safety vests

I know they don't want people to self deploy but they do need it. The devastion is so widespread they don't have enough help to search and rescue. My friend his son and myself were helping people search and rescue people from homes today. THEY NEED HELP!!! If you are able to go down there tommorow please do so You can get around ONly the major roads are blocked off. The side roads are open

I plan on going back to Joplin with a group this weekend.

It is only a 3rd of the city not 75 percent. It is moslty between 15th and 26th street. west to east

The Y is safe and Northpark Mall is open Also both are shelters, taking blood and offering shild care.

BLOOD IS NEEDED

Actually they got alot of search and rescue taken care of. If you do want to help, meet at mssu leggett and platt center at 8, they will be coordinating the efforts there.

[KingPriest2]

Originally Posted by MotherLover

Actually they got alot of search and rescue taken care of. If you do want to help, meet at mssu leggett and platt center at 8, they will be coordinating the efforts there.

Apprently not I was out in it today Most of the search and rescue was near St Johns and Rangeline. No where near the high school .

The authorties no where to be found It was families just searching their homes.

I saw that these people had no help

[Monty]

Originally Posted by MotherLover

Actually they got alot of search and rescue taken care of. If you do want to help, meet at mssu leggett and platt center at 8, they will be coordinating the efforts there.

My wife and I are trying to clear our schedules so that we can drive up Thursday night and work through Monday evening.. She's a counselor and I can help with about anything, but telecom is my strength. We've signed up on the 211missouri.org site but if you have a better suggestion on who to contact please let me know.

[Dante84]

Well, not to look a gift horse in the mouth....

But the Chiefs donated 35k today and are holding a water bottle drive over the next two days.

While I think its AWESOME that they are making a donation.... I find it surprising that its A.) such a random figure and B.) such a low random figure.

You'd think Clark and/or the players could easily throw together a million. That being said, while it is $35k, it is $35k more than the Rams have dropped.

I'd like to see other major players in the area start pitching in... Sprint..WalMart...Lowes...Taco Bell... etc..

[Jewish Rabbi]

Originally Posted by CaliforniaChief

Parkersburg is also known for Ed Thomas, the high school coach that I believe coached all of those guys and then was murdered by one of his former players. For a little town, that place has really had ups and downs.

Not to divert attention from Joplin but just an interesting sidenote.

Another sidenote, I had to take RustShack to the ER the night before it happened... Thomas died in that same room less than 12 hours later.

[Jewish Rabbi]

Originally Posted by Dante84

Well, not to look a gift horse in the mouth....

But the Chiefs donated 35k today and are holding a water bottle drive over the next two days.

While I think its AWESOME that they are making a donation.... I find it surprising that its A.) such a random figure and B.) such a low random figure.

You'd think Clark and/or the players could easily throw together a million. That being said, while it is $35k, it is $35k more than the Rams have dropped.

I'd like to see other major players in the area start pitching in... Sprint..WalMart...Lowes...Taco Bell... etc..

The Cardinals donated 25k

[Simply Red]

that's awesome Monty! Thanks