Local volunteer, Milo Streitmatter of Toulon is heading to Joplin, Missouri tomorrow to assist on tornado relief operations. Milo will be working as a Logistics chief. In this role, Milo will be coordinating all the material goods needed for this operation, i.e. food, vehicles, facilities, etc.

General information about the Red Cross Joplin Disaster Relief
· Red Cross workers opened shelters in the damaged areas within hours and provided people with food and water and a safe place to stay.

· Red Cross emergency response vehicles in Missouri responded immediately and more vehicles are on the way to help distribute food, water and relief supplies in the affected neighborhoods.

· Red Cross workers are being deployed and relief materials, including personal hygiene items like toothbrushes and shampoo, tarps, coolers, rakes and other clean-up supplies, are now being sent to Joplin, Missouri.

· Trained health services and mental health workers are enroute to areas affected by the tornadoes to help people cope in the aftermath of these tragic storms.

People should register on the Red Cross Safe and Well website to let loved ones know they are safe by visiting www.redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

· People in the affected areas can list themselves as “safe and well” on the site. Friends and family outside the disaster area can then search for messages from their loved ones by using a pre-disaster phone number or complete address.

· Disaster victims can also update their Facebook and Twitter status through the Safe and Well website.

· From a smart phone, visit www.redcross.org/safeandwell and click on the “List Yourself as Safe and Well” or “Search for friends and family” link.