Members alphanguy74 Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 What a day from hell this has been. I live about 140 miles from Joplin, and my other farm is about 75 miles from Joplin.... but two of my cousin's kids and their families live there, and luckily, they are all OK, but only because it was Sunday and they weren't working (one works as a manager at Walgreens in south Joplin, and their places of employment are now gone). We had several tornadoes on the ground about 15 miles to my north earlier in the evening, but eventually everything passed, and I just watched Celebrity apprentice oblivious to what happened in Joplin until my Aunt called telling us what was going on. The top 2 floors of St. John's hospital is gone, and so far 32 are reported dead. I saw the news chopper footage from one of the Kansas city stations, and it's unbelieveable... and there is more expected tomorrow. I just count my blessings nothing hit my homes or property, and all my family is ok. There are so many people whov'e just been devestated earlier this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 I'm sorry to hear about this. I know Joplin has a very long history. The weather is getting more and more violent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Money Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 The natural disasters around the US have been happening more frequently and violently. So much death and devastation. It's really bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SnCCorinthos4ever Posted May 23, 2011 Members Share Posted May 23, 2011 And it's not just the US either, its happening all over the world. Earthquakes in New Zealand Cyclones, Floods & Fires in Australia Earthquakes & Tsunami in Japan Earthquake in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan Chamberlain Posted May 24, 2011 Members Share Posted May 24, 2011 This tornado was a freakin' monster. I have no idea why it was categorized as an EF4 when the damage is obviously from an EF5. According to some reports (even on the national news) there's still 1,000+ people unaccounted for. Crazy. And, there's an outbreak going on in the plains today as well. And, it's supposed to head towards here (KY and the Ohio Valley) tomorrow. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Max Posted May 25, 2011 Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Like Money previously stated, it is terrible that these natural disasters seem to be happening more violently and more frequently. I also find it very disappointing and upsetting that our president has not even bothered to visit the folks in Joplin; instead, he is choosing to spend his time in London with the royal family. There seems to be a real double standard here: liberals and the mainstream media justifiably trashed Bush for flying over New Orleans after Katrina (instead of visiting the victims), yet there is so very little criticism of President Obama for how he is neglecting this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alphanguy74 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2011 Well, more today... and much closer to my house. We had 11 tornado warnings at one point right about 12:30 this afternoon. Lukcily they all missed my house, but take a look at this video someone took from the parking lot of the Sutherland's home improvement center in Sedalia (this is about 25 miles from my house) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjY4kB5FwR8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DAMfan Posted May 26, 2011 Members Share Posted May 26, 2011 I live about 75 miles away from Joplin and just heard there are still 200 people missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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