Click here for details on how you can assist in the relief efforts for the residents of Joplin, MO.
Disaster agencies are asking for donations as southwestern Missouri city copes with aftermath of deadly twister.
The death toll from Sunday's twister was raised to at least 116 in Joplin, Mo., with more than 1,000 injured.
Here is a list of some non-profit agencies and ways you can respond to Sunday's disaster:
By Text Message
--Sending "REDCROSS" via text message to 90999 will charge $10 to your next cell phone bill to distribute to the American Red Cross
--Sending "Joplin" via text message to 864833 will charge $10 to your next cell phone bill to distribute to the Heart of Missouri United Way
----Sending "JOPLIN" via text message to 80888 will charge $10 to your next cell phone bill to distribute to The Salvation Army (You will need to reply "yes" when asked.)
On The Web
--The American Red Cross' Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter, which includes Joplin, can be reached here: http://www.redcross-ozarks.org/donate/
--The Salvation Army can be reached here: https://secure20.salvationarmy.org/
--Missouri's State Emergency Management Agency links on its website to a page with non-profits that operate in the state and provides tips to avoid scams here: http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov/recover/donations.asp
Over The Phone
--The American Red Cross' Greater Ozarks Regional Chapter, which includes Joplin, can be reached at: (417) 832-9500
--The Salvation Army can be reached at: (800) SAL-ARMY
Survivors Safe and Well List
The American Red Cross created a web page for survivors in Joplin to notify family members and for family members to search a list of who's registered on the site.
Mail A Check
American Red Cross
Greater Ozarks Chapter
1545 N. West ByPass
Springfield, MO
65803
The Salvation Army
3637 Broadway
Kansas City, MO
64111
Include the phrase "Joplin Tornado"
