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tk13 · 10:07 AM

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

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DONATE BY PHONE:

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

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

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RED CROSS - Volunteer, donate to disaster victims, donate to a blood drive

http://www.redcross.org/

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UNITED WAY - Donate to relief efforts

http://www.uwheartmo.org/

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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).

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

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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

**cabletech94** · 05-25-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

really, I was listening to the radio all day and didn't hear any mention of that.

my wife works for chc of sek.
lots of info coming down the pipes.
but really, why do you police people bringing food in to help out with those in need?

Marcellus · 05-25-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

One of the excuses they said was one of the first dead person that they tried to ID they messed up so now they are being gun shy. Which is ok but to tell people it could be up to 2 weeks is outrageous.

Well I hope that is true.

For reasons I don't want to discuss on CP I know they screwed up one of the first ID's.

Distraught family members wrongly ID'd a body and they almost buried the wrong person.

It is a true story, I know the person and family involved unfortunately.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-25-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

they actually released a statement today that essentially said: "we don't want anyone bringing any food stands, or help. all we need is money".

bunch of asshats.

hell the left the local EMTs and Docs out of the loop when it came to the first wave to rescue patients/workers out of St Johns so they can hog all the credit, but I have the real story what happened.( you'll shit bricks)

**cabletech94** · 05-25-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

hell the left the local EMTs and Docs out of the loop when it came to the first wave to rescue patients/workers out of St Johns so they can hog all the credit, but I have the real story behind it.

oh, i get it. i really do. this shit just pisses the hell out of me.
i'm so sorry for whatever troubles you guys might be having.

Marcellus · 05-25-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

they actually released a statement today that essentially said: "we don't want anyone bringing any food stands, or help. all we need is money".

bunch of asshats.

The area is literally overrun with water and material supplies. It's not a gimmick to get $.

**ShortRoundChief** · 05-25-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

my wife works for chc of sek.
lots of info coming down the pipes.
but really, why do you police people bringing food in to help out with those in need?

**** them. I can see in the case of policing the area inside.

Discuss Thrower · 05-25-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

Great to hear. Didn't realize you were a fellow Joplinite. Hope it didn't tear you up to bad.

Didn't realize there were more CPers from this area than just me until I think I saw you make a comment about it. Small world.

**cabletech94** · 05-25-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

**** them. I can see in the case of policing the area inside.

absolutely.
why turn down food? sometimes i think these "people in charge" are more clueless than the next guy. you know?

**ShortRoundChief** · 05-25-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

The area is literally overrun with water and material supplies. It's not a gimmick to get $.

I did hear the director of the blood center of the ozarks say to quit donating blood for a couple of weeks.

Memorable quote: "Mark it on the calendar. Don't forget us. Just remember us in a few weeks"

Stinger · 05-25-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

hell the left the local EMTs and Docs out of the loop when it came to the first wave to rescue patients/workers out of St Johns so they can hog all the credit, but I have the real story what happened.( you'll shit bricks)

Can you elaborate?

**ShortRoundChief** · 05-25-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cabletech94

absolutely.
why turn down food? sometimes i think these "people in charge" are more clueless than the next guy. you know?

There are plenty of stands on the fringe. But if people are cleaning out the area, well its not exactly smooth streets. I can see keeping as many people out as possible.

**cabletech94** · 05-25-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

There are plenty of stands on the fringe. But if people are cleaning out the area, well its not exactly smooth streets. I can see keeping as many people out as possible.

good.
yeah, i totally get the impedment of clean up. i'm glad there's stuff out there on the fringe. that makes me feel a little better.

**Tribal Warfare** · 05-25-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinger

Can you elaborate?

not really, because if it got out it would cost a few jobs and end up on the national news

**ShortRoundChief** · 05-25-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Town Fan 1988

Didn't realize there were more CPers from this area than just me until I think I saw you make a comment about it. Small world.

Oh yeah. I was down on 22nd and main within 20 minutes of it happening looking for my daughter. Spent the rest of the night going around with groups checking for survivors.

Marcellus · 05-25-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherLover

There are plenty of stands on the fringe. But if people are cleaning out the area, well its not exactly smooth streets. I can see keeping as many people out as possible.

From what I have seen, there are way too many non critical need people in the area.

I talked to a tree service guy from Indiana that said he drove 14 hours straight to get there.

He was hanging out in a gas station looking for something to do.

Meanwhile local people were in the areas cutting up trees with chainsaws.

It's just to disorganized from what I can see.