JOPLIN TORNADO MISSION
UPDATED June 24th 2011 at 08:00
On May 22nd a massive super tornado stuck Joplin, Missouri USA!! Nearly 150 people have been killed and others are still dying from their injuries. (9,000 homes destroyed and 8,500 business owners effected. Volunteer medics is on the scene providing medical support, food, water , fuel, hygiene products , clothing and leadership at temporary sites in Joplin.
Anyone wishing to volunteer or donate supplies or resources should contact VMW at 812-691-6240 (Gerald Scott Flint) or 417-439-3018 (Stephanie Hass)
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Above: These photos were taken from the air by Gerald Scott Flint, Director of VMW. They show just how much of Joplin was devasted by the May 22nd Tornado. One month has past today and so much is yet to be done before life can return to normal for any of Joplin's residents.
ABOVE: Misti Lindquist poses with VMW and other volunteers after another load is stored for next day distribution to the tornado victims. Misti's Mission is on facebook and updated on regular basis.
ABOVE: Misti Lindquist directs another shipment of important supplies to be used at her site on South 43 Overload, Joplin
ABOVE: Volunteer John Mason shakes hands with Gerald at Misti's Mission when John leads a small VWM volunteer crew of about 6.They live in tents and put in some very long and hot work days!
Joplin shown in the photos above has been forever changed by a killer Tornado like no other on record!
Above: A joint camp and distribution center is set up at Rangeline& 20th in Joplin right in the center of worst affected areas.
Above: Joint Camp Relief Spark/VMW is manned strictly by volunteers who do are not compensated in any manner for their time.
Above: Ellis is a volunteer who does everything from provide security to unload trucks at two of the distribution sites in Joplin, MO. Ellis is scheduled to depart for basic training with the US Military in Jan 2012.
Above: Stephanie helps to unload a truck of food donated by Tyson foods. Many local and national companies have provided a variety of items to distribution centers free of charge. Stephanie is originally from from Joplin but now lives in Kanas. She makes the drive each day to do whatever we have asked of here to make it all happen fro the victims of one of the worst tornadoes on record.
ABOVE: A long line of food, water , hygiene supplies is available to those in need following this catastrophic event.
Above: Alexandria volunteers to help with cooking, distributing water and caring for children at the center. Alexandria is currently in Premed and wants to become practice in an area where she will be most needed.
