As you are all probably aware, Joplin, Missouri (MO), a city that is home to some of our owners, was struck by a tornado this past Sunday evening, a tornado that is being labeled as the deadliest tornado strike in the U.S. in 60 years. The count of lives lost has reached 117 and is expected to rise.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this time of grief. We express our hope that all our members, their family and friends are safe and will recover from this calamity forthwith.
To our members in the Joplin area, please know that we stand united with you as one community and share in your grief. We encourage all our members, guests and readers of the Home Page to contribute to the American Red Cross effort to provide relief to the affected areas. Our hope springs eternal that the population of Joplin, MO will recover from this setback.
- HondaGal
Related Links:
Help for Joplin – Southern Missouri S2000 Owners
American RedCross Relief Efforts for Tornadoes in the Midwest
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on May 24th, 2011 at 1:56 pm
A lot of people have been displaced by this storm, and it sounds like we’re going to get another round of heavy storms tonight. Joplin is pulling together with the help of surrounding towns and communities. I know I have gotten out of this current round reletively unscathed and I know that many others have not.
Joplin thanks you, S2KI, as well as all of the volenteer workers that have been going non-stop.
on May 26th, 2011 at 8:14 am
Money is tight right now but if you are in the same boat you can still help.
Several weeks ago I gave blood at a Red Cross event. (I may not have extra money but I can spare some blood every few months…and I’m Type O Neg…they love Type O neg.) I got a call a few days later informing me that my blood was sent to Tuscaloosa, AL to help with the shortage there that resulted from those tornados.
So if you can’t spare cash, give blood! I’m sure they need all they can get in Joplin and other places hit by the recent rash of tornados.
on May 26th, 2011 at 10:54 am
The death toll has risen to 125 now and reports say that over 900 more were injured. Not only that, but the tornado did major damage to a hospital which probably depleted much of their blood supply, so yes blood donations are needed too, I’m sure. Thanks for bringing that up, tof. :thumbup: