St. Louis Tornado Recovery Resources

FEMA Assistance

• On June 9, 2025, FEMA aid was approved for St. Louis storm recovery, designated as Disaster 4877. 
  • For eligibility information, click here.
  •  Apply for assistance here, via DisasterAssistance.gov. 
  • Further details about the declaration and FEMA aid limitations can be found in this STLPR story.
• A step by step guide to applying for FEMA assistance can be found here. (Source: KWMU/stlpr.org)
• The deadline to submit an application for FEMA assistance has been extended to August 26, 2025.  More info here.
  • FEMA  Individual Assistance Quick Reference Guide for Self-Employed Applicants: If you are self-employed, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance to help you replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, and equipment.
  • FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator:  Visit these accessible facilities and mobile offices to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs or to ask questions about your case. DRCs are set up in convenient areas after a disaster. Please note, we currently do not have in the St. Louis area.

Official Alerts & General Information

• City of St. Louis 2025 Tornado Recovery Information
• National Weather Service: Information on the May 16 St. Louis and Des Arc Tornadoes.
• Non-English Speaking Residents: Contact Gilberto Pinela, director of the Office of New Americans, for assistance at pinelag@stlouis-mo.gov.
• The City of St. Louis is operating several Disaster Recovery Centers to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms
  • At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
    • To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov  by calling 800-621-3362. See above for step-by-step application instructions.
    • You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.
    • Locations Include
      Sumner High School — Parking Lot, 4248 Cottage Ave. St. Louis, MO 63113
      Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
      Union Tabernacle M.B. Church, 626 N. Newstead Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
      Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: Closed
      Urban League Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center, 4401 Natural Bridge Ave. St. Louis, MO 63115
      Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Shelter & Immediate Needs

• Missouri State ID Access Coalition: Helps individuals navigate the process of obtaining replacement state-issued photo IDs and critical supporting documents such as birth certificates. This recent Facebook post [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1PFzJCgGfh/, opens a new window] provides resources tailored for those affected by the tornado.
• United Way - Greater St. Louis: Call 211 to speak with a live, trained service professional who can help you find resources. You can also fill out a Disaster Intake Form.
• Red Cross - Greater St. Louis Chapter: Provides emergency shelter, meals, health services, and emotional support.
  Call: 1-800-RED-CROSS or the St. Louis Office: 314-516-2800.
  • Red Cross shelters do not require ID or proof of residency.
• The Salvation Army - Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area: Offers food, shelter, spiritual care, and long-term recovery services.
  • Find a local location with services in your area.
• Catholic Charities of St. Louis: Provides vital support during natural disasters. This includes assistance through Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) offering insurance information, legal services, food stamp replacement, and health and wellness services. Fill out their intake form  to connect with food, housing, and other assistance.
• Saint Louis Crisis Nursery: Offers emergency care for children and support for families during crises, including natural disasters.
  • 24-hour Helpline: 314-768-3201
• Guardian Angel Settlement Association: Provides a client-choice food pantry, rental and utility assistance, and other support services to families in need.
• Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is encouraging anyone eligible to fill out this request form through the MO Department of Social Services as soon as possible.
• Showers: Several YMCA facilities in the region are offering free showers and outlets to charge your phones. Non-Members are welcome; government issued ID is required to access the facility.
  
  • South City Family YMCA: 314-644-3100
  • Carondelet Park Rec Complex: 314-768-9622
  • Mid-County Family YMCA: 314-962-9450
  • O'Fallon Park Rec Complex: 314-932-1423
  • The Bayer Y: 314-367-4646
• Annie Malone Crisis Center: Provides 24-hour Crisis Care and Emergency Respite Placement to youth in need.
  • 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE 844-803-7233.
• Operation Food Search:
  • Map of food assistance locations in the region here.

Housing & Home Repair

• Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA): Coordinates disaster recovery programs, including low-interest loans, temporary housing assistance, and crisis counseling.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Provides low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses for repair or replacement of real estate, personal property, and more.
• Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC): Works with local Community Action Agencies to provide relief assistance for severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Missouri.

Utilities & Infrastructure

• St.Louis Infrastructure:
  • Report storm-related damage to the Citizens' Service Bureau.
• Ameren Missouri (Power Lines and Electricity):
  • Ameren Missouri is offering a variety of program updates to help customers in the impacted areas maintain service and access energy assistance.
    • Ameren Missouri Customer Service at 800.552.7583 can assist customers impacted by the severe weather navigate
      • Reestablishing service. 
      • Pausing disconnects for nonpayment through July 2025
      • Have deposits waived for new service through August 2025
• Spire (Natural Gas):   
  •  Call 800-887-4173.
• Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (Sewer):
  • Report an issue here, or call MSD customer service at 314-768-6260

Health & Mental Health Support

• Behavioral Health Response: provides crisis support, telephone counseling, and mental health resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Call: 988 or 314-819-8811.
  • Text: 31658.
  • For help with disaster distress specifically, call 1-800-985-5990.
• Rx Outreach:   
  • TORNADO RELIEF FUND: For all St. Louis metropolitan area residents affected by the tornadoes on Friday, May 16, 2025, call 314-222-0472 or 888-796-1234 to learn about available medication relief funds.
• GreaterHealth Pharmacy & Wellness is helping Medicaid patients in urgent need of prescription refills. It also offers free delivery. Call 314-200-5313.

How to Help

• Donate:
  • City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund: 
  • United Way STL Area Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund
  • Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Volunteer: 
  • Sign up to be notified of Volunteer Opportunities through the United Way.
  • St. Louis Early Childhood Tornado Response Team: Volunteer registration here.

Miscellaneous Resources

• Greater St. Louis Disaster Numbers to Know St. Louis City and County [United Way]
• 9 Ways to Stay Safe Cleaning Up Debris After a Disaster. [FEMA]
• St. Louis Public Radio has compiled a list of Financial Assistance Programs for residents and businesses affected by the tornado.