The President calls Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to personally extend his condolences

In the wake of yet more terrible storms, this time in the Midwest, the President called Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to personally extend his condolences and to tell all of the families of Joplin affected by the severe tornadoes that they are in his thoughts and prayers. The President assured the governor that FEMA will remain in close contact and coordination with state and local officials.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/05/23/deepest-condolences-missouri-and-midwest