Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Regina Lane talks about her missing cats after her home was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Jennifer Straayer (L) and her mother, Regina Lane, salvage what they can from their house after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Roy White, (from left) Lance Rogers, and Carlos McQuary from Missouri American Water go house-to-house to turn the water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Carlos McQuary, (from left) Roy White, and Lance Rogers from Missouri American Water go house-to-house to turn off water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Megan Scott, (from left) Tucker Scott, and grandmother Peggy Esch look through the rubble of the Scott's home after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. " I am just counting my lucky stars to be alive." Megan said. Megan and her son were hiding in the home when the tornado hit Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Carlos McQuary, (from left) Lance Rogers, and Roy White from Missouri American Water go house-to-house to turn off water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Roy White and Lance Rogers from Missouri American Water travel house-to-house to turn off the water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Tucker Scott looks for his pet cat in the rubble of the home where he lived with his mother Megan Scott after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Megan Scott, (from left) Tucker Scott, and grandmother Peggy Esch look through the rubble of the Scott's home after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. " I am just counting my lucky stars to be alive." Megan said. Megan and her son were hiding in the home when the tornado hit Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Carlos McQuary, (from left) Lance Rogers, and Roy White from Missouri American Water go house-to-house to turn off water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: A bird takes flight over an overturned truck after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: A storm-damaged car rests in a neighborhood after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Ray Sellars of the Missouri Department of Conservation picks up a flag he found during a search and rescue mission in a wooded area after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Pete Anastosopolos (L) and Cyndi Devore sort through what is left of her home that was destroyed after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Devin Menapace is hugged by Donna Harmon as he is overcome with emotion while salvaging what he could from his mothers house where she was killed when it was destroyed by a massive tornado that killed at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Fredine Gonzalez (L) and David Gonzalez carry bags of what they salvaged from Fredine's sisters home that was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Jamie Bell stands with his mother Marie Rich in what used to be his 2nd floor apartment after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Mallory Moser (from left) Carson Moser, and their nephew Tucker Scott look through the rubble of Scott's house after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Roy White, Lance Rogers, and Carlos McQuary from Missouri American Water travel house-to-house to turn off water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Mike Wilkins (L) and Callan Wilkins salvage what they can from the second floor of Mike's brothers home after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: David Tipton (L) and Richard Porter visit what remains of the house Richard lived in and where he said a friend of his was killed after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: A destroyed church is seen after 116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Ellen Lewis (L) and Brenda Maseman help a friend salvage what they can from her parents house after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Carlos McQuary, (from left) Roy White, and Lance Rogers from Missouri American Water speak to an unidentified resident as the team moves house-to-house to turn off water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Lance Rogers (from left) and Carlos McQuary from Missouri American Water go house-to-house to turn the water to individual residences after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Megan Scott, (from left) Tucker Scott, and grandmother Peggy Esch look through the rubble of the Scott's home after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. " I am just counting my lucky stars to be alive." Megan said. Megan and her son were hiding in the home when the tornado hit Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Mallory Moser (from left) Carson Moser, and their nephew Tucker Scott look through the rubble of Scott's house after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Julie Denesha/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: David Fennewald looks for items to salvage from his home that was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. David said he road out the storm in the home and doesn't know how he didn't die. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Zach Smith walks through what used to be the bedroom of his second floor apartment after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Cyndi Devore carries a historic American flag after finding it when her home was destroyed after a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: A damaged home is seen surrounded by debris from other homes after 116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: Rescue workers search through the debris of a home after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: Gas company employees work on the gas lines next to the debris of homes after 116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: A rescue worker is seen as he searches through what is left of a home after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: Rescue workers search through the debris of a home after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: Rescue workers search through the debris of homes after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: A rescue worker searches through the debris of homes after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 23: In this handout image provided by The White House, U.S. President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, during his visit May 23, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. The President extended his condolences to all impacted by the deadly tornadoes in Joplin, Mo. (Photo by Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Mark Hootselle helps a friend salvage what they can from a house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Ernie Darby hugs his son Davis Darby as they salvage what they can from their house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Lacy Tasker salvages what she can from her mothers house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Mark Hootselle helps a friend salvage what they can from a house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Mark Hootselle helps a friend salvage what they can from a house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: A destroyed home is seen after a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Carra Reed looks at a friends home that was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: A destroyed home is seen after a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Debris from destroyed homes are seen after a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: A damaged home is seen surrounded by debris from other homes after 116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 23: A damaged home is seen surrounded by debris from other homes after 116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 23, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: David Lane salvages what he can from his bedroom after the house was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Ellen Lewis helps a friend salvage what they can from a house after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Maddie Meek,9, and her mother Dina Meek salvage what they can from her sister-in-law's home after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Maddie Meek,9, and her mother Dina Meek salvage what they can from her sister-in-law's home after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Dina Meek salvages what she can from her sister-in-law's home after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Beverly Winans looks for the diamond rings that her mother gave her after her home was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Maddie Meek, 9, (L) and her mother Dina Meek salvage what they can from her sister-in-law's home after it was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Debbie Spurlin and her father Roy Winans looks for diamond rings lost when their home was destroyed when massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Beverly Winans (L), Debbie Spurlin and Austin Spurlin look for what they can salvage from their home after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town killing at least 116 people on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. Authorities were prepared to find more bodies in the town of 50,000 people. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Ernie Darby salvages what he can from his house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Over One Hundred Dead As Major Tornado Devastates Joplin, Missouri

JOPLIN, MO - MAY 24: Lacy Tasker salvages what she can from her mothers house after it was destroyed when a massive tornado passed through the town on May 24, 2011 in Joplin, Missouri. 116 people are known to have been killed and authorities expect the death toll to climb in the town of 50,000 people. Rescue workers are searching for survivors as the threat of further storms still looms. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)