According to the American network CNN, was declared a state of emergency in the city and state. Between 25% and 30% suffered significant damage Joplin due to the tornado, said Mitch Randles, Joplin's Fire Department.
- It's like cutting the city in half. I predict that we still have people trapped under rubble.
The city's mayor, Mark Rohr said the tornado went through the largest residential part "of the town and reached a" major business district. "
- We saw houses affected, as well as businesses, schools and one of our hospitals. All were affected, but we are working together in our emergency operations center. It is indeed a sad day in Joplin.
According to CNN, the population was warned 20 minutes before the passage of the tornado. Usually this type of phenomenon is detected ahead of only seven to ten minutes, Randles said.
Authorities said the effort will be immediate operations of searching and rescuing victims.
From Europe. Obama expresses condolences to victims
The U.S. president, Barack Obama, this morning expressed his "deep condolences" to the families of victims of the tornado, the White House.
Obama, who arrived Monday to Dublin for a six-day trip through Europe received various information about the disaster on board the plane Air Force One
The president gave instructions its employees to remain in contact with local authorities to support the tasks of relief and reconstruction.
sequence of storms
The tornado that hit Joplin is part of a chain of storms that went through on Sunday some states in the Midwest of the United States, like Wisconsin, Minnesota and Missouri.
In Minneapolis, strong winds caused the closure of roads and highways due to fallen trees and power lines, in addition to exhaust gas and caused destruction of houses.
Authorities warned that tornadoes will continue in the regions near the Midwest the country and advised the population to seek shelter.
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