FEMA Assistance
The deadline to apply for FEMA aid was August 26, 2025. Please follow City of St. Louis 2025 Tornado Recovery Information for future updates.
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.
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The City of St. Louis is operating several Disaster Recovery Centers to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms
- You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
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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.
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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
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Annie Malone Crisis Center: Provides 24-hour Crisis Care and Emergency Respite Placement to youth in need.
- 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE 844-803-7233.
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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
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St.Louis Infrastructure:
- Report storm-related damage to the Citizens' Service Bureau.
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Ameren Missouri (Power Lines and Electricity):
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Ameren Missouri is offering a variety of program updates to help customers in the impacted areas maintain service and access energy assistance.
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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
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Ameren Missouri Customer Service at 800.552.7583 can assist customers impacted by the severe weather navigate
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Ameren Missouri is offering a variety of program updates to help customers in the impacted areas maintain service and access energy assistance.
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Spire (Natural Gas):
- Call 800-887-4173.
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Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (Sewer):
- Report an issue here, or call MSD customer service at 314-768-6260
Health & Mental Health Support
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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.
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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:
- Volunteer:
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.