Missouri Tornado Discussion!

I stumbled upon it , i've got many windows open looking for info.
just take the /add off the link to search the names and find info.

 

I didn't really hide... I did leave my truck though. Walked up to the building & just sat there at watched the sky.

We didn't get nothing here in Springfield except for sideways rain... At least where I am in Springfield.

 

You are not going to believe this picture taken at the Flying J....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=563972878354&set=o.212588545439089&type=1&theater

 

If you know anyone in the area
If you can't find anywhere to keep your pet/s, pet finder says there's three shelters, they might be able to help, if open for the emergency.
Pet Finder Pet Shelters
http://www.petfinder.com/awo/index.cgi?action=state&state=MO&city=Joplin&keyword=

Photo of what use to be walmart
http://kotv.images.worldnow.com/images/14693976_BG2.jpg

Live scanner of Jasper county law enforcment
http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?action=wp&feedId=2798

360 degree view photo
http://occip.it/pt51c7s3

photo of whats left of the home depot
http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/304579601.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1306124949&Signature=VPdSWQ5rrD8L48348AKrpGiTUgU%3D

Hotline established for medical personnel who can travel to Joplin, Missouri following tornado. Call (417) 624-4411

Police report of looting at the Flying J on I-44. Per the live scanner.
and i have not been able to get through to mom for hours now.
she has guns, but not sure she would use them if needed, with her being right next to it
and still having a standing house would be a target.

 

Cell phone towers were destroyed, knocking out reception to thousands, making it difficult to find loved ones.

St. John's says it will be updating its Facebook page through the evening.

And another Facebook page has been established to help located people in the area.


Emergency officials are asking sightseers to stay away from the area while the damage is assessed. To volunteer, call 1-800-427-4626


The Red Cross says volunteers are being mobilized and a shelter has been set up at Missouri Southern State College at 3950 E. Newman Road in Joplin at the Leggett & Platt Ath Center.

For nurses or doctors looking to help, call (417) 832-9500 for the Greater Ozarks chapter of the Red Cross.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking all first responders to go to Joplin to a command post at 34th & Main.

Click here for a list of Red Cross shelters.

Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 211.

The 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational.

Weather and emergency information also are available on the state of Missouri's website, MO.gov.

Senator Roy blunt is also urging everyone to proceed safely and use extra precautions. He says to call his office (417) 877-7814 for help.

 

all my info may be a over kill, but if anyone finds it useful, its worth it..
hope i'm not putting to much on here for anyone.

 

Joplin, MO) -- At least 24 people were killed in Joplin, Missouri after a tornado tore through the heart of the town.

St. John's hospital suffered a direct hit, as did a crowded Wal Mart in a busy section of town.

Cell phone towers were destroyed, knocking out reception to thousands, making it difficult to find loved ones.

St. John's says it will be updating its Facebook page through the evening.

And another Facebook page has been established to help located people in the area.


Emergency officials are asking sightseers to stay away from the area while the damage is assessed. To volunteer, call 1-800-427-4626


The Red Cross says volunteers are being mobilized and a shelter has been set up at Missouri Southern State College at 3950 E. Newman Road in Joplin at the Leggett & Platt Ath Center.

For nurses or doctors looking to help, call (417) 832-9500 for the Greater Ozarks chapter of the Red Cross.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking all first responders to go to Joplin to a command post at 34th & Main.

Click here for a list of Red Cross shelters.

Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals are urged to call 211.

The 211 service number is now available for most areas in Missouri. In areas where the 211 number is not operational.

Weather and emergency information also are available on the state of Missouri's website, MO.gov.

 

Not at all severdsoul, I've been listening to their radio feeds all afternoon.
...The more you know.

My heart goes out to all those affected today in Joplin, aswell as other areas that got hit with severe weather.