Despite what you may have heard from some that don’t know the facts, the city of Neosho has made several contributions of labor and equipment to the relief efforts in Joplin over the past few days. As early as 10pm Sunday night, I personally observed Neosho Fire and Public Works employees and equipment working the streets of Joplin as organized recovery efforts got underway.
As it stands today, fire crews from Neosho are NOT being requested to assist with efforts. Neosho’s fire crews are currently planned to rotate in as other crews from stations farther away return home. The determination of “when” that rotation happens will be up to those in Joplin in charge of the operation. But WHEN that request comes, I can assure you Neosho WILL again react and assist our neighbors to the north.
My personal thanks go out to those who volunteered to go. We’re proud of what you did and what you continue to do. Our past and current struggles pale in comparison to what those in Joplin are coping with today.
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