Aerial videography shows widespread damage from Tuesday’s storm in Branson, Missouri. Suspected tornadoes raged across the region Tuesday night, killing at least two people and injuring dozens more.

Kevin Kirby of the Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross tells us disaster volunteers here are on standby in the event that more help is needed.

Kirby says the Springfield, Missouri Red Cross chapter has already opened four shelters in Missouri, in Branson, Buffalo, Lebanon and Kimberling City.

Volunteers from Topeka have set up shelters in Harveyville, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County, where numerous injuries and widespread damage were reported.

Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) offered this statement on his web site:

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who have been impacted by this recent storm. We are monitoring this situation very closely, and I urge anyone who needs assistance to contact my office and to heed all safety precautions issued by local officials. As Missourians have always demonstrated in the face of adversity, I have no doubt that our communities will rally together to rebuild and our neighbors will serve as the first and last responders during this time of need.” – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.)

Senator Claire McCaskill (D-Missouri) also offered a response:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the folks in southern Missouri, and across the Midwest, who’ve been touched by this tragedy. We’re learning more about these storms by the minute—and Americans tuning in are seeing the fast work of emergency responders, quick decisions by community leaders, and the resilience of Missouri’s families and businesses. My staff and I are standing by to provide support to these communities and I plan to work with the rest of our delegation to make sure Missourians have the resources necessary to rebuild.”