Joplin, Mo., Search Shifts to Stores, Apartments

Rescue teams search big-box stores, apartment complexes for survivors as clock ticks down on more severe storms.

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Updated at 2:43 p.m. ET

 

 

JOPLIN, Mo. - Crews busted holes in concrete slabs and sifted through strewn home goods Tuesday as rescuers focused on crumpled big-box stores and apartment complexes in Joplin in a frantic search for survivors of the deadliest single U.S. tornado in about 60 years.

 

One team poked through the remains of a Home Depot store, while others searched a Walmart and wrecked apartments as the clock ticked down on another round of severe storms. A hunt through the rubble using search-and-rescue dogs was planned, and officials expected to test the city's nine warning sirens while the sun was still shining.

 

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Joshua Helms said on Tuesday, May 31 at 7:33 PM

From a resident of Joplin, MO: The death toll is now at 142 Joplin appreciates the support of the entire country... Thank you. For stories, photos and videos about the Joplin Tornado, go to www.thejoplintornado.com

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