Rescue workers search through the debris of a home after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town of Joplin, Missouri. Photo courtesy: AFP

A rescue worker searches through the debris of a home after dozens of homes were destroyed and the search continues after116 people where killed when a massive tornado passed through the town of Joplin. Photo courtesy: AFP

Debris from homes and cars are seen flung about after dozens of homes were destroyed. Photo courtesy: AFP

Victims stand among what is left of their home after it was destroyed by a massive tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Photo courtesy: AFP

Victims attempt to salvage medication from her brother's home before a second storm moves in. Photo courtesy: AFP

Kansas City Fire Department Rescue Team members travel house-to-house to look for survivors in Joplin. Photo courtesy: AFP

Storm debris from the tornado litters the entire neighbourhood in Joplin. Photo courtesy: AFP

Volunteers help the victims clear the debris from the front lawn of their home in Joplin. Photo courtesy: AFP

Victims take a break from clearing the debris from their front lawn in Joplin. Photo courtesy: AFP

Victims look for their family photos in the debris. Photo courtesy: AFP

Destroyed homes and debris cover the ground as a second storm moves in. Photo courtesy: AFP

Uprooted trees strewn on the lawns of homes near St. John's Regional Medical Centre in Joplin. Photo courtesy: AFP