Update on various items from the City of Joplin:
Press Conference at 3 p.m. today at Cunningham Park
Search and Rescue continues. Working with search dog teams. Over 600 volunteers and over 50 dog teams working today.
Fatality Count: 132
All residents affected by storm should register with FEMA. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has announced that individuals and business owners whose property has been damaged as a result of the tornado can now apply for assistance in one of three ways:
1) Call 800-621-FEMA (3362)
2) Register online at www.disasterassistance.gov
3) By smart phone at m.FEMA.gov
FEMA has established a Disaster Recovery Center at the First United Methodist Church on 4th and Byers. FEMA reps will be on hand to walk people thru the FEMA paper work for disaster assistance. Or contact 800-621-FEMA (3362).
Officials request that you have the following information available when you call:
Address of the damaged property
Social Security number
Current mailing address
Brief description of damages
Insurance information (if you have insurance)
Income and bank account information
To file a missing persons report, please call 417-659-5464. To add your name to the found persons list, please call 417-895-6868. Please be patient, phones have been busy.
The Joplin Municipal Court (JMC) will be closed from May the 30th through June the 3rd. Individuals seeking information on their next court date may contact JMC at 417-624-0820 ext. 230. Their office hours are 8 am to 5 pm.
Animal Adoption and Resource Center, the Humane Society of Missouri (ASPCA) reunited 64 animals with their owners and retrieved 314 animals on May 26th.
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