Jefferson City police, fire personnel continue helping in Joplin
June 2, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.
| Updated June 2, 2011 at 5:39 a.m.
Parrish Evans, from Diamond Mo., calls to his rescue dog Jody as he searches for bodies at Greenbriar Nursing Home in Joplin, Mo. on Tuesday May 24, 2011. Police, firefighters, medical and other emergency workers have come from all over the state and nation to volunteer in search, rescue and cleanup efforts.
More than a week after the tornado in Joplin, a number of emergency personnel from Jefferson City are continuing to provide assistance with the disaster efforts.
Per the request of the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), six Jefferson City police officers were sent to Joplin May 25 to assist with duties such as security, traffic control and access control to the disaster area.
