My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Joplin, MO also.  My husband and I drove truck for 20 years for 2 companies based in Joplin.  I haven't been back there for 7 years now (since we retired in 2004).  While watching the coverage on CNN and WeatherChannel, I didn't recognize anything.  The total devastation is heartbreaking.  I shopped at the WalMart that was destroyed and ate at the restaurants on Rangeline Rd that were destroyed. 

So glad your Aunt is OK.  Her car and apartment building can and will be replaced but her life could not be.  As hard as things probably are for her right now she is one of the lucky ones.  I think the whole country is keeping Joplin and its residents in their prayers, I know I am!