89+ Dead in Joplin After Tornado
Businesses, schools, homes and churches were completely destroyed Sunday evening, with the death toll currently at 89. Trapped survivors were crying out for help this morning as search and rescue workers begin canvasing the devastated area. Reports say that approximately 30 percent of the city was damaged. [classy segue goes here]…
All 25 sirens in Joplin were activated 20 minutes before the first reports of a tornado strike. This means that people had a good 15 minutes to brace themselves. Sometimes we have only a minute, but in this instance, residents of Joplin had about 15 minutes to get down in their basements and shelters. Tomorrow’s moFirearms paper will feature an article about bug out bags, which directly applies to this situation – stay tuned.
How would you prepare for a tornado?
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This is just a tragedy. Our prayers are with this community.
The latest I’ve heard is that the death toll is up to 125 and it is the 8th deadliest tornado in US history. I’ve been asked by some friends to go with them to help out, but have declined for now. I’m all for giving help to those needed, but this is a case where there is simply too much help going and they can have a habit of getting in the way. The news and radio are even saying to coordinate your efforts with Convoy of Hope or the red cross and the best thing you can do now is to give money.