Joplin...

[Cybercowboy]

Yeah, I was in California when I heard my home town was hit by a big ass tornado. Took me about 24 hours to get back home. My mom's house is gone, we're going for final salvage tomorrow morning. My brother came up from Arkansas to help out while we were travelling. So much devastation, the worst fatality count in something like 60 years. I'm safe, my home is safe, we even have all utilities including interweb. My mom's dog rode out the storm under her computer desk, she was at church so her car is OK too. Many of our friends lost everything. I'm talking a backpack full of stuff is all they have. You can't even salvage clothing because it's embedded with crushed glass and stuff. I'll keep you guys informed.

[MEANZ06]

:sadangel:

[BuckyThreadkiller]

I'm seriously glad you and your family are all OK.

I bet the shock is amazing. The images on TV are incredible.

[Fastguy]

Sorry to hear that, but glad you and Mom are good.

[high desert]

Glad you and yours are safe. Sorry about your mom and your friends homes. Take care.

Thoughts and prayers to those affected.

[Jobaka]

Awful. Just awful. Sometimes Mother Nature can be a real bitch.

[MattW]

Some days you just want to pack up and move to Arizona or New Mexico.

Then you remember, they get hit by the occasional asteroid.

If you personally know of any good "friends helping friends" type of group for donations - stuff, money - let us know.

[themonk]

Just finished watching it on the news. :sadangel:

[atomic punk]

damn dude, sorry to hear it. least your mom is ok..

[joecaver]

that has to suck but at least your family is OK. Best wishes to you and yours.

[Barn Babe]

The images are so scary, I can't imagine what that would be like and hope I never find out.

If there's anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to ask. I'm so glad your family is relatively alright.

[bryanZ06]

Glad to hear that you and your family are doing ok. Prayers sent.

[NCC-1701]

Good luck and stay safe...

[NCC-1701]

The images are so scary, I can't imagine what that would be like and hope I never find out.

If there's anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to ask. I'm so glad your family is relatively alright.

Those pictures remind me of Hurricane Andrew but on a smaller scale..

[mrvette]

Those pictures remind me of Hurricane Andrew but on a smaller scale..

I would have said Katrina....and I happy you all are safe at least.....looks like you mom going to be living with you now....

[Jeff '79]

:sadangel:...Thank God you and your mom are ok....Man, that was a big ass twister...You said it.

[Superstreet]

Glad that your mom is ok. :angel:

[VatorMan]

Glad y'all made it out relatively OK.

[Burnt C6]

You and the whole community are in our prayers.

[onedef92]

If anyone wants to help via a reputable charitable organization, World Vision International's just a click away.

World Vision International - Home (http://www.wvi.org/wvi/wviweb.nsf)

World Vision's domestic relief team has been dispatched to Joplin, Missouri, after a deadly tornado left nearly one-third of the town completely destroyed.

More than 100 people have been killed, and many survivors are displaced after their homes crumbled in the storm. World Vision will assess the damage and work with churches and other local partners to begin emergency relief operations.

[Kerrmudgeon]

Relatively to others, I guess you and yours were lucky, and at least your ma has somewhere to go, and not in a shelter. Best of luck.

Crass question, but are most of these losses insured, and how fast will it be to rebuild, and get compensated?

:sadangel:for the lost ones, and all the animals too.....

[Bob CTS]

Glad your Mom is okay. Thoughts and prayers.

:sadangel:

[Blademaker]

:sadangel:

[longhorn341]

:sadangel: for the devastation and loss of life. :angel: that you and your family are safe.

[Iron Chef]

Glad your Mom is okay. Thoughts and prayers.

:sadangel:

:iagree:

[ChasC5]

It’s always really sad when people lose everything in one Tragedy. :sadangel:

Thankfully this is America where we care about each other. :flag:

[mrvette]

Glad your Mom is okay. Thoughts and prayers.

:sadangel:

For sure, but another casualty will be Cyber's sex life, what with his mommy living with HIM now.....

:dance::lol::cheers:

[Scissors]

Damn! :sadangel:

[dwjz06]

Glad you and your mom are ok.:sadangel: prayers for all.

[mikeg826]

Glad to hear you all are safe, material things can be replaced/rebuilt but loved ones can not :angel:

[erickpl]

For those that want to help:

- Donate to a reputable organization: Red Cross, your local churches going to help, etc
- If you're close and have skills, tools, volunteer to clear debris and help families save pieces of their lives. Chainsaws, electricians, plumbers, construction, heavy equipment, etc. These are all needed desperately. As are medical personnel.
- Food, water, clothing, shelter are all things these folks need.
- Pray for those people and their families
- Stay away from the area if you're not there to help. Gawkers slow things down.

Just because you cannot get there or have the skills to help, doesn't mean you can't help. A tornado literally turns your life upside down and spins it around. Just knowing they have a support system can make a huge difference.

Up here, neighbors took in neighbors, providing hotels, helped find temporary living quarters, provided food... but most importantly, provided a sense of normalcy and a bit of compassion.

[jaxgator]

Glad to hear that you and yours are all safe.

:sadangel: for the tragic loss of life in your town.

[Cybercowboy]

Well, my mom has got in touch with her insurance company and started that claim process, and is now on the phone with FEMA. As soon as she's done talking to them we're going to go to her house and try to get a few things, hopefully, and then I'm going to buy her a laptop, clothes, makeup, stuff she needs. I haven't been to the devastated areas yet, I almost dread going out this morning. I'll post up some pictures later, but you've probably all seen them on TV. My mother worked at that hospital you keep seeing on TV, St. Johns. Her boss sent her a text message, kind of tongue-in-cheek, that said "Notice: Work is cancelled today". Yeah, um, her office building is missing. Her house is gone, and she worked at home for them too sometimes.

From the sounds of it, FEMA will help you if you are a deadbeat who never bothered to buy insurance but it sure would be nice if they would give Mom a few bucks as she has absolutely nothing.

[Cybercowboy]

So far just one report of looting, some tards looted a liquor store. I hope somebody shoots them in the face.

[ChasC5]

So far just one report of looting, some tards looted a liquor store. I hope somebody shoots them in the face.

Medical Supplies? :D

Cut them some slack ... they'll need a drink. :confused5:

[NB2K]

Well, my mom has got in touch with her insurance company and started that claim process, and is now on the phone with FEMA. As soon as she's done talking to them we're going to go to her house and try to get a few things, hopefully, and then I'm going to buy her a laptop, clothes, makeup, stuff she needs. I haven't been to the devastated areas yet, I almost dread going out this morning. I'll post up some pictures later, but you've probably all seen them on TV. My mother worked at that hospital you keep seeing on TV, St. Johns. Her boss sent her a text message, kind of tongue-in-cheek, that said "Notice: Work is cancelled today". Yeah, um, her office building is missing. Her house is gone, and she worked at home for them too sometimes.

From the sounds of it, FEMA will help you if you are a deadbeat who never bothered to buy insurance but it sure would be nice if they would give Mom a few bucks as she has absolutely nothing.

Man, sorry to hear of this. It brings back memories-all bad.
Thankfully, your Mom is OK.


Regarding FEMA-you are mostly correct, but:

They have the ability to grant immediate, cash assistance. (usually $2500).
Also, once things settle a bit, they can grant low-interest loans. (which may be forgiven)
All you need to qualify is copies of tax returns (which can be provided by IRS).
They can also provide housing assistance (hotel rooms, per diem, etc).
With FEMA, the better off you were before (real taxpayer with a job) the better they are able to make you whole. It's the knuckleheads that work on a "cash" basis that can't be helped.


Best of luck and our thought prayers are with you and your family.

[Entropy]

Best of luck Cyber. I know of friends here in Mason City who are heading down to help with clean-up. They have family down there.

[Joecooool]

Good to hear you and your family are ok.

[Truck Guy]

Thank God you and your mom are OK! :angel:

[Bucwheat]

I can't imagine loosing everything in one day like that,this year has been rough so far on Alabama,and the Midwest,best of luck to you guys.

[Thud]

Damn... glad your family is OK. The pics I've seen are just unreal, just how much of the town was erased.

[neece]

:sadangel: So sad, such destruction. An f1 hit my parents farm when they came thru Alabama a couple of weeks ago...and an f4 missed them by 10 miles. There are still a couple dozen people in the Rainsville morgue that haven't been identified (probably illegals). This is the worst tornado season in a long time. Tough to live through an f4 unless you are underground.

[NEVRL8T]

Don't take this the wrong way, but I had a dream about you last night. I saw you at the beach and I was stunned I recognized you. Glad everyone is safe. You have a brother in Arkansas? Where at?

[onedef92]

:sadangel: So sad, such destruction. An f1 hit my parents farm when they came thru Alabama a couple of weeks ago...and an f4 missed them by 10 miles. There are still a couple dozen people in the Rainsville morgue that haven't been identified (probably illegals). This is the worst tornado season in a long time. Tough to live through an f4 unless you are underground.

That is severe. This has been a killer season, alright.

[Rotorhead]

Very sorry to hear about your Mom's house but thank god she is alive. We lost our house to one here in FL when I was 5.

[ChasC5]

For those that want to help:

- Donate to a reputable organization: Red Cross, your local churches going to help, etc
- If you're close and have skills, tools, volunteer to clear debris and help families save pieces of their lives. Chainsaws, electricians, plumbers, construction, heavy equipment, etc. These are all needed desperately. As are medical personnel.
- Food, water, clothing, shelter are all things these folks need.
- Pray for those people and their families
- Stay away from the area if you're not there to help. Gawkers slow things down.

Just because you cannot get there or have the skills to help, doesn't mean you can't help. A tornado literally turns your life upside down and spins it around. Just knowing they have a support system can make a huge difference.

Up here, neighbors took in neighbors, providing hotels, helped find temporary living quarters, provided food... but most importantly, provided a sense of normalcy and a bit of compassion.

Has FIMA been able to start yet?

I heard the town was still in search and recovery mode. :sadangel:

[The_Dude]

Glad to hear you're ok. I'm sorry about your Mom's stuff, but at least she's uninjured. I hope all works out for her.

[78SA]

Glad to know you and your family is unharmed. Sorry for the loss of everything they own. I hope they can get enough to rebuild everything.

[Cybercowboy]

**** more storms coming soon. This day has sucked so bad I can't even begin to tell you how much it sucked. People are really being cool to each other though, lots of people helping out, but THIS SUCKS SO ****ING BAD!

I'm hearing this was the 8th deadliest tornado on record, and a bunch of people are still missing. The town, of which I've seen about 1 to 2% of, is utterly and completely ****ED. Pardon my language, but that's what it is. We are going to have to bulldoze the entire center of the town, about four square miles maybe more.

I have pictures, may as well get them up now before we get hit again tonight. It wouldn't surprise me in the least that another monster just finishes us off. Apparently we aren't liked by Mother Nature.

[Cybercowboy]

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[Cybercowboy]

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[Cybercowboy]

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[Cybercowboy]

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[Cybercowboy]

More later, got to grill some steaks and possibly die.

[16again]

Glad mom is safe. :angel:
My niece and her 4 kids (1-4yrs) rode it out in the bathtub as the building was torn from around them. They all made it through safely. (All that matters) :angel: Her husband was at work and he made it out safely.
Like your mom, they lost everything. They asked us for some clothes and shoes but I can't for the life of me figure how to get it there. Did the post office in Joplin survive the storm?

[LATB]

so sad.

I pray for my fellow Americans hurting at this time.

[carlton_fritz]

More later, got to grill some steaks and possibly die.
Be safe. :angel:

[Cybercowboy]

Couple of vids. I have lots more pictures.

84852836.mp4 video by Cybercowboy1961 - Photobucket

6138f826.mp4 video by Cybercowboy1961 - Photobucket

[prospero63]

Been wondering about you bro, glad it sounds like everyone is safe in your family.

[mrvette]

More later, got to grill some steaks and possibly die.

Don't be saying that shit man, your world needs YOU, hang in there....

shit happens....stay cool, have a beer....

:cheers:

[NotSlo]

Stay safe tonight, there is another nasty storm heading your way. My buddy lives in Catoosa OK and lost his house to a tornado 18 years ago, they are getting pounded right now, I hope he is ok.

[Cybercowboy]

That's the CNN mobile unit there ahead. I'm just posting up stuff now.
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[Cybercowboy]

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[JRD77VET]

Good to hear your mom is OK and that you make it OK.

The pictures are unbelievable. Words escape me on describing what I see.

[Skia]

Cyber, I've been to Joplin 3 times, twice in the late 80's and 0ne in 1992. (NCRS regional there) Is the Holiday Inn Convention Center still there?? Yeah I know Joplin has changed abunch sine I was there. :yesnod: :D

[Cybercowboy]

Cyber, I've been to Joplin 3 times, twice in the late 80's and 0ne in 1992. (NCRS regional there) Is the Holiday Inn Convention Center still there?? Yeah I know Joplin has changed abunch sine I was there. :yesnod: :D

It's fine, well out of the way of the path.

[MattW]

MSNBC has a good, awful slide show up.

One pic here, if the link stays active... the med center, and its air ambulance.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110522-tornadoes/ss-110523-joplin-storm-06.ss_full.jpg

[Cybercowboy]

MSNBC has a good, awful slide show up.

One pic here, if the link stays active... the med center, and its air ambulance.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110522-tornadoes/ss-110523-joplin-storm-06.ss_full.jpg

Yah, that's pretty much the situation...

I have barely even touched on the damaged areas. Literally maybe 1 or 2% total I have seen. I just don't have any reason to venture even near places like St. John's hospital, because there is no good reason to go there...for me. You automatically know in your heart that you can't interfere with the recovery effort. If you aren't helping, STAY OUT! I felt a bit guilty even deviating a couple of blocks and taking pictures of Main Street, which appear in some of the pictures here in this thread.

I am going to work every day helping to clear out the debris, and then, I don't know what. Nobody does.

[Cybercowboy]

I keep forgetting not to drink the water. I'll probably die from water poisoning (under a boil order). If so, please let the paramedics know why. Thank you and good night.

[Rotorhead]

I keep forgetting not to drink the water. I'll probably die from water poisoning (under a boil order). If so, please let the paramedics know why. Thank you and good night.

Loot some beer.:D

[Firevette]

Yah, that's pretty much the situation...

I have barely even touched on the damaged areas. Literally maybe 1 or 2% total I have seen. I just don't have any reason to venture even near places like St. John's hospital, because there is no good reason to go there...for me. You automatically know in your heart that you can't interfere with the recovery effort. If you aren't helping, STAY OUT! I felt a bit guilty even deviating a couple of blocks and taking pictures of Main Street, which appear in some of the pictures here in this thread.

I am going to work every day helping to clear out the debris, and then, I don't know what. Nobody does.

I looked into seeing if I could be of any assistance in helping with search efforts, rescue, recovery, etc. Apparently the outpouring from other local fire/rescue/ems agencies has been amazing, and they dont require additional help. :patriot:

Glad you and your mom are ok. Stay safe!

[erickpl]

Yah, that's pretty much the situation...

I have barely even touched on the damaged areas. Literally maybe 1 or 2% total I have seen. I just don't have any reason to venture even near places like St. John's hospital, because there is no good reason to go there...for me. You automatically know in your heart that you can't interfere with the recovery effort. If you aren't helping, STAY OUT! I felt a bit guilty even deviating a couple of blocks and taking pictures of Main Street, which appear in some of the pictures here in this thread.

I am going to work every day helping to clear out the debris, and then, I don't know what. Nobody does.

For a long time, no matter how much you clear, you'll feel like you're not doing jack. More just like shifting debris around, but those efforts DO help.

Your family is safe. Homes and things can be replaced and rebuilt. Glad your family is safe and I'm sure your efforts are VERY much appreciated.

We're still doing cleanup here in Alabama too.. it will NOT be a fast process.

[Cybercowboy]

I looked into seeing if I could be of any assistance in helping with search efforts, rescue, recovery, etc. Apparently the outpouring from other local fire/rescue/ems agencies has been amazing, and they dont require additional help. :patriot:

Glad you and your mom are ok. Stay safe!

Nothing can burn here, we've had something like 16 inches of rain in the last few days. When we were out salvaging my mother's stuff we had people practically forcing water and food on us. At first I was waving them off, explaining that we were fine and had plenty of supplies. Eventually I just said "OK, how about a banana and a water." Some chick gave me a cheeseburger. It was then I realized that I really did need to eat something, I had completely forgot to eat all day. Was glad that I brought a few beers with me though, they came in real handy.

[Cybercowboy]

Also when I was out in California, in the very brief time I was actually on vacation before hightailing it back here, I met a gentleman from Georgia at a winery event. He remembered that we were from Joplin when hearing of this disaster, and through the winery contacted us. His wife is the owner (I think) of a big peanut operation and they are going to send up a truckload of peanut butter to Joplin. We asked them to get in touch with a local radio station here, KZRG, because they have been acting as the defacto information outlet for this disaster and can hook them up with the right people to get it distributed.

I thought that was very nice of them, and this sort of thing is happening at an unbelievable rate. So thanks again to Birdsong Peanuts, you are very kind folks.

[Cybercowboy]

Relatively to others, I guess you and yours were lucky, and at least your ma has somewhere to go, and not in a shelter. Best of luck.

Crass question, but are most of these losses insured, and how fast will it be to rebuild, and get compensated?

:sadangel:for the lost ones, and all the animals too.....

In my mother's case, yes she is insured. We're meeting the adjuster later today, but mom is currently in a very long line to get a permit to enter the devastated area. Yesterday we could go anywhere (assuming you could get there) but today you are only allowed into areas you have a reason to be in.

I'm sure there are plenty of uninsured people who lost everything, especially those who rent. I know one of my mom's neighbors is in this category, she was going to purchase renter's insurance Monday, one day too late as it turns out.

[polarbear]

Glad to hear everyone's safe. Dayum- don't even know what to say.

[Z06David]

So sad :sadangel: but very glad your mother is ok.

[sanchez]

Hang in there buddy. Cami and I will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Again, if you guys need anything please let us know.

[Flatbush Harry]

Hang in there buddy. Cami and I will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Again, if you guys need anything please let us know.

:iagree: and, Sanchez, amigo, welcome aboard! Howthefuggareya?

Har$yr

[onedef92]

Hang in there buddy. Cami and I will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Again, if you guys need anything please let us know.

Glad to see you over here, Dirty! It's been a hound's age, ain't it? What's Markmaz up to? :hurray:

[sanchez]

:iagree: and, Sanchez, amigo, welcome aboard! Howthefuggareya?

Har$yr


Things are good. Almost done with an MBA, got a dog, bought a House and had a kid.

Glad to see you over here, Dirty! It's been a hound's age, ain't it? What's Markmaz up to? :hurray:

Markles is great, little bummed that my Heat are training his Bulls, but definitely good.

Neat to see a lot of familiar faces.

[dwjz06]

Hang in there buddy. Cami and I will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Again, if you guys need anything please let us know.Cyber. Let us know if we can do anything to help.

Dude. Been a long time since we have seen your name around. Marriage did not take the dirty part away did it?:D Did you have to give away your porn stash?:lol::cheers:

Good to see you posting. Don

[mrvette]

MSNBC has a good, awful slide show up.

One pic here, if the link stays active... the med center, and its air ambulance.

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110522-tornadoes/ss-110523-joplin-storm-06.ss_full.jpg

Ain't that what Grumpy from over 'there' flys?? that make any copter flyboy sad...that's just no good, :sadangel::sadangel::sadangel:

[Cybercowboy]

Things are good. Almost done with an MBA, got a dog, bought a House and had a kid.



Markles is great, little bummed that my Heat are training his Bulls, but definitely good.

Neat to see a lot of familiar faces.

Thanks for emailing me and sending me a PM at the other place. I deleted your PM in case you are wondering. I'm that way. :D

[mikeg826]

Damn - looking at some of the aerial shots on this site, Joplin MO tornado: At least 89 dead as twister cuts 4-mile swathe through Missouri town | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1389737/Joplin-MO-tornado-At-89-dead-twister-cuts-4-mile-swathe-Missouri-town.html)

:sadangel:

[Joecooool]

Things are good. Almost done with an MBA, got a dog, bought a House and had a kid.



Markles is great, little bummed that my Heat are training his Bulls, but definitely good.

Neat to see a lot of familiar faces.Hey dude, I moved down the street from you.

[sanchez]

Thanks for emailing me and sending me a PM at the other place. I deleted your PM in case you are wondering. I'm that way. :D

I figured that was how you are!! I'm just glad to hear your peopl eare safe.


Hey dude, I moved down the street from you.

Really? Welcome to the Herpe. Are you in Miami or one of th enice parts of FLA? It'd be fun to ge ttogether and meet another Corvette person.

[sanchez]

Cyber. Let us know if we can do anything to help.

Dude. Been a long time since we have seen your name around. Marriage did not take the dirty part away did it?:D Did you have to give away your porn stash?:lol::cheers:

Good to see you posting. Don

I'd never get rid of the pron stash!! Gotta do something during those long commutes on 95, and waxing the bandit fits the bill.

[dwjz06]

I'd never get rid of the pron stash!! Gotta do something during those long commutes on 95, and waxing the bandit fits the bill.:rofl: Your wife's name is the same as my ex wife. No they are not one and the same:D Spent many a mile on 95 over the years. boring ass drive from MD to Florida. Take care, Don

[Cybercowboy]

American Family Insurance is pretty damn awesome, that's all I can tell you. They cut mom 2 checks, one that pays off her mortgages (oh yes, two...), and one that covers the contents. She had zero equity of course (you'd have to know her) and they gave her maximum content valuation which was a nice check. Plus they will pay the difference between her old mortgage payments and what it costs to move somewhere else for the time being (not sure how long, probably a year at most...)

Still a long way to go to get her life back together but she will be OK I think. I'm about exhausted though.

[78SA]

American Family Insurance is pretty damn awesome, that's all I can tell you. They cut mom 2 checks, one that pays off her mortgages (oh yes, two...), and one that covers the contents. She had zero equity of course (you'd have to know her) and they gave her maximum content valuation which was a nice check. Plus they will pay the difference between her old mortgage payments and what it costs to move somewhere else for the time being (not sure how long, probably a year at most...)

Still a long way to go to get her life back together but she will be OK I think. I'm about exhausted though.

That's awesome of them!

[Chris Fowler]

American Family Insurance is pretty damn awesome, that's all I can tell you. They cut mom 2 checks, one that pays off her mortgages (oh yes, two...), and one that covers the contents. She had zero equity of course (you'd have to know her) and they gave her maximum content valuation which was a nice check. Plus they will pay the difference between her old mortgage payments and what it costs to move somewhere else for the time being (not sure how long, probably a year at most...)

Still a long way to go to get her life back together but she will be OK I think. I'm about exhausted though.
That's amazing to hear! :cool1:

[Cybercowboy]

More area covered today. I could not believe how bad it was around the hospital area.

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[Cybercowboy]

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[Cybercowboy]

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[Cybercowboy]

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[dwjz06]

Damn man that is hard to look at:sadangel: so many peoples lives changed in minutes.:sadangel: thanks for the first hand look. So sorry for your town.

[GS Ragtop]

Those are chilling pictures, Cyber. It's hard to believe nature can whip up that kind of destructive power. :sadangel:

[lander]

Some satellite before and after pictures here (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1391075/The-block-scar-Amazing-satellite-photos-pinpoint-devastation-Joplin-town-wiped-map-deadliest-tornado-modern-times.html).

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[Cybercowboy]

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Dang, I can't even identify this area. Must be on Rangeline, a road I haven't tried to go down yet because, although it is now open in theory, it takes about 2 hours to drive 25 blocks on it because of the traffic and congestion from the rescue/cleanup effort. I woke up last night haunted by some of what I saw yesterday in that last batch of pictures by St. Johns and surrounding area. You just have to see it for yourself, and you kind of just lose hope. It's awfully hard to stay optimistic right now. :sad:

We remembered a few more people we know that were in the path once we saw how far west the destruction started. Got in touch with all of them, they are OK, their pets are OK, but like my mom they lost everything. Then for some odd reason I thought about the Elks Lodge. I'm not a member but a bunch of people I know are and I've been there many times. It was always too smoky for my tastes but I imagine it's adequately aired out now, seeing it was about four blocks northwest of St. Johns. Funny what you think of.

[Cybercowboy]

Oh, wow. Heard that four people died at the Elks Lodge and good friends of ours Jamie and Lloyd were there when it hit. Lloyd is the president (or whatever his title) of the lodge. Jamie, a skinny little thing, has three broken ribs and a punctured lung. No word if Lloyd was injured but that building is just one of thousands that it totally destroyed.

I can't seem to drag myself out of the house today. :sad:

Most people I talk to think the vast majority of the 1200-1500 missing people are not fatalities but simply displaced people who other's can't get in touch with even though they are fine. The cell service is terrible here still and it's possible that a lot of these folks never even had a cell phone anyway. I know a bunch of people have just left town to go stay with relatives, even one that just abandoned her remaining belongings even though much would be salvageable (possibly) because she just couldn't deal.

[G8rDMD]

:sadangel: Cyber....those pictures brought tears to my eyes and chills up my spine :sadangel: Seriously, what can someone like myself do to help?

[ShawnZR-1]

Keep your head up CC. I can't imagine how difficult it is to absorb so much devastation but it's time to use your programming intellect. Sort out what needs to be done, prioritize, delegate and keep moving forward. Know that there will be set backs but there is always something to look forward to.

There are many people who REALLY want to help. Put any request you have out there and we'll jump all over it!! :yesnod:

[Kevin_73]

I can't even imagine how depressing it must be to be surrounded by all that destruction. :sadangel:
Glad you and your family are all safe though. :cheers:

[Cybercowboy]

Donations and support is pouring in. My wife just took a bunch of my clothes that I don't wear anymore but are perfectly fine over to a distribution center. As far as where to donate, the Salvation Army is great here. Here's how to donate to them.

Kirksville, Mo. —
The Salvation Army has begun a text-to-donate campaign to support relief efforts in tornado-striken Joplin.

Cell phone users may text the word JOPLIN to 80888 to make a $10 donation. Credit card donations can also be made by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY or by visiting salvationarmyuse.org (http://www.salvationarmyuse.org).

Checks may be mailed to The Salvation Army at 3637 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., 64111. Please designate the donation “Joplin Tornado.”

At this time, in-kind donations are not being accepted due to easier and more immediate assistance financial donations provide.

The Salvation Army currently has four mobile feeding kitchens stationed in Joplin, each capable of serving several thousand meals.

The Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network also arrived in Joplin today to assist survivors in locating loved ones through a ham radio network. In Reading, Kan., which was struck by a tornado late Saturday night, the Salvation Army is serving hundreds of meals per day from two mobile feeding kitchens.

[Cybercowboy]

Here is a link to a new album I started, with pictures I took today and will add to. These pictures start with a house that I used to live in about 14 years ago that was lightly damaged, then over to the area around Joplin High School (which is destroyed) and some vista pictures there since it is high ground sort of, then on past Dillons Grocery store which is gone, lots of apartment buildings where they are still pulling bodies out (the death toll will be far higher than what is currently reported), then down to 20th and Rangeline where Home Depot, Academy Sports, and Wal-Mart Supercenter was, along with many other businesses.

Link to my Joplin Tornado album. (http://s748.photobucket.com/albums/xx125/Cybercowboy1961/Joplin%20Tornado/)

[LisaJohn]

It was one month ago for Tuscaloosa. I still cry when I drive by the tornado areas. I keep thinking it will get better soon but I don't know. Prayers for y'all too!

[erickpl]

It was one month ago for Tuscaloosa. I still cry when I drive by the tornado areas. I keep thinking it will get better soon but I don't know. Prayers for y'all too!

Lisa I drove to a friend's house yesterday and drove across the path of the EF5 that went through Madison County (NOT an EF5 at that time tho)... saw a neighborhood just destroyed and things burning. It made me sick and weak and I had to pull over. It was less than 1/2 mile from his house. He and his family were all okay though. Never mentioned just how close it was to him.

I know exactly what you're feeling.

[Thud]

Somebody just uploaded this home security camera footage of the Tornado in Joplin. :eek:

YouTube - ‪Tornado Joplin Missouri May 22 2011 Home Security Cam‬‏

I think it must have been on the edge of the storm since the camera still was attached to a structure and still recording.

*edit* Cat running across the yard at 2:22! :eek:

[carlton_fritz]

Somebody just uploaded this home security camera footage of the Tornado in Joplin. :eek:

YouTube - ‪Tornado Joplin Missouri May 22 2011 Home Security Cam‬‏ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSh0WRQ3hQE)

I think it must have been on the edge of the storm since the camera still was attached to a structure and still recording.

*edit* Cat running across the yard at 2:22! :eek:
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[Datawiz]

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I saw it. It was pretty windy. :yesnod:

[Superstreet]

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:iagree: :(

[Superstreet]

Here is a link to a new album I started, with pictures I took today and will add to. These pictures start with a house that I used to live in about 14 years ago that was lightly damaged, then over to the area around Joplin High School (which is destroyed) and some vista pictures there since it is high ground sort of, then on past Dillons Grocery store which is gone, lots of apartment buildings where they are still pulling bodies out (the death toll will be far higher than what is currently reported), then down to 20th and Rangeline where Home Depot, Academy Sports, and Wal-Mart Supercenter was, along with many other businesses.

Link to my Joplin Tornado album. (http://s748.photobucket.com/albums/xx125/Cybercowboy1961/Joplin%20Tornado/)


Wow. What a horrific sight. :sadangel:

[Cybercowboy]

Just a little update. When we were on vacation in California, the one day we were there before having to fly back in emergency mode, I met a guy from Georgia and we chatted for a bit at a Trefethen Vineyard party Sunday May 22 (the day of the twister...) Never thought I'd see him again, we found out about the tornado on our drive back from the party and it took us another 24 hours to make it back home.

Well this gentleman remembered that we were from Joplin, contacted the vineyard, and they tracked us down using our shipping information. He contacted us and said that his wife owns a peanut processing company in Georgia and that they were planning on bringing a tractor trailer full of peanut butter and other items for the victims of the tornado. And guess what? They came through and will be here tomorrow after stopping off in Grove OK (another tornado-affected area) and are bringing pallets of peanut butter, a grill to make grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for relief workers, and a bunch of other stuff including special gift packs for summer school kids (since the schools were really messed up, all R8 students have to go to summer school later to actually graduate...) I'm going to meet up with them and help out, that is really pretty cool of them dontcha think?

[16again]

Freaking awesome Brent! Just freaking awesome. Appears to me that lots of good people from all walks of life really care.
Thanks to you, and all the rest for all you have done and continue to do. :cheers:

[prospero63]

Crisis brings out the best and the worst of man. Good you found folks with the best. :cheers:

[jaxgator]

Here is a link to a new album I started, with pictures I took today and will add to. These pictures start with a house that I used to live in about 14 years ago that was lightly damaged, then over to the area around Joplin High School (which is destroyed) and some vista pictures there since it is high ground sort of, then on past Dillons Grocery store which is gone, lots of apartment buildings where they are still pulling bodies out (the death toll will be far higher than what is currently reported), then down to 20th and Rangeline where Home Depot, Academy Sports, and Wal-Mart Supercenter was, along with many other businesses.

Link to my Joplin Tornado album. (http://s748.photobucket.com/albums/xx125/Cybercowboy1961/Joplin%20Tornado/)

Wow! That is some horrendous destruction. :(

I don't know why but I tried replying to this post at work on IE and it locked up IE every time. Replied here at home on FF without issue. :confused5:

[SnikPlosskin]

I missed this thread until now. Very sad. Thanks for taking the time to share. Sending good vibes your way.

[Thud]

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But not before somebody else vadered it!


YouTube - ‪Joplin Home Security Camera Catches Tornado‬‏