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The recovery center at the Chaifetz Arena is closing, but three new centers are opening in the most affected areas of St. Louis. Mayor Cara Spencer is encouraging those impacted by the May 16 tornado to apply for FEMA aid.

Residents can use the funds for short-term housing and for replacing groceries, clothing and other items lost during the storm.

As tornado recovery efforts continue across St. Louis, one person is trying to provide alternative housing for victims. His group, TinyHomeSTL, is also teaching trade skills to a new generation.

The funding was part of a three-year, $2 million grant that went toward outreach efforts at the Bullet Related Injury Clinic. The grant program began in October 2024 and was cut short in April.

InvestSTL鈥檚 Dara Eskridge and 4TheVille鈥檚 Aaron Williams helped lead the 4TheVille Emergency Hub, which provided aid to thousands of north St. Louis residents after the May 16 tornado. Now Invest STL is raising money for cash assistance.

Federal help became available after President Donald Trump approved Gov. Mike Kehoe鈥檚 major disaster declaration.

The city will soon begin demolishing buildings that are 鈥減resenting a clear and present danger to the community,鈥� Mayor Cara Spencer said.

Groups like the STL Cleanup Crew say they will continue their aid work as the post-tornado recovery enters its next phase.

A new resource center is opening for people affected by the May 16 tornado, and the National Guard is ending its debris drop-off sites.

The Senate passed the legislation early Thursday morning. The bills now go to the House.