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On Sunday May 22nd, a massive tornado hit Joplin, Missouri. As of this morning, 132 people were confirmed dead and 156 people are still missing, making this the single most deadliest tornado to hit the U.S.A since modern record keeping began in 1950.
Joplin Mayor Mike Woolston told NBC that he was expecting the death toll to rise slowly. While few are being reunited with missing loved ones, the majority are having their worst fears confirmed since it is unlikely that individuals will be found alive underneath the rubble as we approach five days since the tornado first hit.
President Obama said in an interview that the Federal Emergency Management Agency was being sent to Joplin to help with recovery efforts. The president stated, “FEMA is working with the affected area’s state and local officials to support response and recovery efforts, and the federal government stands ready to help our fellow American’s as needed.”
You can also help aid relief efforts by making a donation. It is as simple as texting REDCROSS to 90999 and $10 will be added to your monthly phone bill. A $10 donation will go a long way.
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