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

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by DaFace

They've protested hundreds and hundreds of funerals in every state in the country. They protested in Alabama after that tornado outbreak. They've protested military funerals in the South, where there's no shortage of "good ol' boys" with guns. Nothing happened there, and nothing's going to happen in Joplin.

People who are prone to be murderers don't care about protestors. And people who are grieving aren't in the mood to be murderers.

Okay, believe in what you believe but I know the typ of people who live here and in the surrounding areas. They won't put up with this if they see it.

[Chiefaholic]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I find that to be highly unlikely.

What more do some of these people have to lose? Put yourself in their shoes and tell me you'de stand there with your tail between your legs while they degrade your loved ones you lost in the tornado.

[4th and Long]

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

What more do some of these people have to lose? Put yourself in their shoes and tell me you'de stand there with your tail between your legs while they degrade your loved ones you lost in the tornado.

Or, ... they might be thinking, "Sure. I could whoop some ass right now but how much good could I do, sitting in jail, instead of helping out the town in their time of need?"

[gblowfish]

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

I always wondered who the voice of Missouri was. Now, I know.

I think either Rausch, KC Mizzou or I could serve as "the voice of Missouri" on this board.

We're all true sons.

[4th and Long]

Originally Posted by gblowfish

I think either Rausch, KC Mizzou or I could serve as "the voice of Missouri" on this board.

We're all true sons.

I was born and raised in KC, MO. I'm not qualified?

[gblowfish]

Originally Posted by 4th and Long

I was born and raised in KC, MO. I'm not qualified?

As long as you don't root for the Jayhawks, you're in!

[4th and Long]

Originally Posted by gblowfish

As long as you don't root for the Jayhawks, you're in!

You can take that sort of logic and hang in next to all of your Big XXII Championship trophies and ... oh, ... wait, ...... nevermind.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

What more do some of these people have to lose? Put yourself in their shoes and tell me you'de stand there with your tail between your legs while they degrade your loved ones you lost in the tornado.

Well, currently, such a person is allowed to walk free. If they were violent toward a legal protester, they would be in jail. Depending on the severity of the crime, they could be in jail for the rest of their lives. That's quite a bit to lose, don't you think?

[Monty]

This is secondhand news, but one of the Americorps guys just came in and said that the WBC folks weren't here yet. He told us that they were at a truck stop about 20 miles away. It appears that a group of truckers had surrounded the WBC vehicles with their semis and removed the spark plugs from the trucks. This is hilarious if true!



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[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Monty

This is secondhand news, but one of the Americorps guys just came in and said that the WBC folks weren't here yet. He told us that they were at a truck stop about 20 miles away. It appears that a group of truckers had surrounded the WBC vehicles with their semis and removed the spark plugs from the trucks. This is hilarious if true!



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Heh...now THIS type of stuff doesn't surprise me. As I've alluded to, peaceful people don't just suddenly become violent because of some idiot nutjobs. Peaceful people find ways to peacefully diminish the impact of said nutjobs.

[Chiefaholic]

Originally Posted by DaFace

Well, currently, such a person is allowed to walk free. If they were violent toward a legal protester, they would be in jail. Depending on the severity of the crime, they could be in jail for the rest of their lives. That's quite a bit to lose, don't you think?

In all honesty... If it were a close family member of mine that was killed and people like that showed up to run their mouth, I'd punch them square in the mouth and not think twice about it. No... I wouldn't kill them, but I sure as hell wouldn't stand with my tail between my legs and let them talk shit about a dead family member. A few days in jail wouldn't have no long term effect on my life. But, the satisfaction of ruining one of their days would be more than worth it.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Chiefaholic

In all honesty... If it were a close family member of mine that was killed and people like that showed up to run their mouth, I'd punch them square in the mouth and not think twice about it. No... I wouldn't kill them, but I sure as hell wouldn't stand with my tail between my legs and let them talk shit about a dead family member. A few days in jail wouldn't have no long term effect on my life. But, the satisfaction of ruining one of their days would be more than worth it.

Chances are, if you were there to grieve for a family member, you wouldn't be in the mood to do it. Would you really want to have your last memories of that person being of the day you got thrown in jail and spent the next year of your life dealing with the legal battle?

[DaFace]

The "missing" list is down to 40, so that's mildly good news.

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/05/29...-drops-to.html

[Dante84]

Originally Posted by Monty

This is secondhand news, but one of the Americorps guys just came in and said that the WBC folks weren't here yet. He told us that they were at a truck stop about 20 miles away. It appears that a group of truckers had surrounded the WBC vehicles with their semis and removed the spark plugs from the trucks. This is hilarious if true!



*sent by extremely slow internet access from basement at MSSU

I hope this is actually true and not just rumor.

[johnny961]

Originally Posted by Monty

This is secondhand news, but one of the Americorps guys just came in and said that the WBC folks weren't here yet. He told us that they were at a truck stop about 20 miles away. It appears that a group of truckers had surrounded the WBC vehicles with their semis and removed the spark plugs from the trucks. This is hilarious if true!



*sent by extremely slow internet access from basement at MSSU

Heh. I'm kinda surprised that more people haven't thought up creative and pretty much benign ways to make these WBC folks hate life when they show up for a protest. I'd almost bet that even if somebody got caught doing something like removing sparkplugs given the circumstances that they would only wind up getting a slap on the wrist if anything.