05-22-2011, 10:36 PM
this is just breaking news--people are trapped in vehicles and structures. full death toll not yet known.
"I would say 75% of the town is virtually gone," said Kathy Dennis of the American Red Cross.
NBC-KSHB
Posted: 05/22/2011
Last Updated: 4 minutes ago
JOPLIN, Missouri - A major tornado caused massive damage in Joplin, Mo. Sunday afternoon, leveling buildings, killing dozens and leaving heavy damage to many standing structures.
According to the Springfield News-Leader, at least 24 people have died from the tornado.
The tornado caused widespread damage to the city when it struck the town around 6 p.m.
St. John's Regional Medical Center sustained major damage. There were reports of fires throughout the building and fears of an explosion occurring due to broken gas lines.
Many businesses were destroyed and power lines are down throughout the city.
Resources are being mobilized to assist the residents of Joplin. The Kansas City Fire Department is sending crews to Joplin to assist in search-and-rescue efforts. Volunteers from the Kansas City chapter of the Salvation Army are also heading to city. Around 9:20 p.m., it was announced that the Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was deploying the Missouri National Guard to the area.
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patients are being evacuated from medical center:
triage at Home Depot
"I would say 75% of the town is virtually gone," said Kathy Dennis of the American Red Cross.
NBC-KSHB
Posted: 05/22/2011
Last Updated: 4 minutes ago
JOPLIN, Missouri - A major tornado caused massive damage in Joplin, Mo. Sunday afternoon, leveling buildings, killing dozens and leaving heavy damage to many standing structures.
According to the Springfield News-Leader, at least 24 people have died from the tornado.
The tornado caused widespread damage to the city when it struck the town around 6 p.m.
St. John's Regional Medical Center sustained major damage. There were reports of fires throughout the building and fears of an explosion occurring due to broken gas lines.
Many businesses were destroyed and power lines are down throughout the city.
Resources are being mobilized to assist the residents of Joplin. The Kansas City Fire Department is sending crews to Joplin to assist in search-and-rescue efforts. Volunteers from the Kansas City chapter of the Salvation Army are also heading to city. Around 9:20 p.m., it was announced that the Missouri Governor Jay Nixon was deploying the Missouri National Guard to the area.
patients are being evacuated from medical center:
triage at Home Depot