Disaster Relief /tags/disaster-relief Disaster Relief en-US Copyright © 2024 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:53:14 GMT City opens three new FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in north St. Louis /government-politics-issues/2025-06-26/three-new-fema-disaster-recovery-centers-north-st-louis 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. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:53:14 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-26/three-new-fema-disaster-recovery-centers-north-st-louis Olivia Mizelle A guide to financial assistance programs for residents and businesses after the tornado /health-science-environment/2025-06-26/guide-financial-assistance-programs-residents-businesses-tornado Residents can use the funds for short-term housing and for replacing groceries, clothing and other items lost during the storm. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:57:14 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-26/guide-financial-assistance-programs-residents-businesses-tornado Hiba Ahmad TinyHomeSTL teaches teens trades while building homes for St. Louis tornado victims /economy-business/2025-06-24/tinyhomestl-teaches-teens-trades-building-homes-st-louis-tornado-victims 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. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-06-24/tinyhomestl-teaches-teens-trades-building-homes-st-louis-tornado-victims Chad Davis A St. Louis bullet clinic lost federal funding, but that isn't stopping its work /health-science-environment/2025-06-17/bric-st-louis-federal-funding-work-continues 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. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-17/bric-st-louis-federal-funding-work-continues Lacretia Wimbley 4TheVille Emergency Hub plans to keep assisting St. Louis tornado victims /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-16/st-louis-4-the-ville-emergency-hub-tornado-aid-continues InvestSTL’s Dara Eskridge and 4TheVille’s 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. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:08:28 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-16/st-louis-4-the-ville-emergency-hub-tornado-aid-continues Jason Rosenbaum How to apply for FEMA assistance if you need help after the St. Louis tornado /government-politics-issues/2025-06-11/guide-applying-fema-storm-assistance-st-louis-tornado Federal help became available after President Donald Trump approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s major disaster declaration. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:22:11 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-11/guide-applying-fema-storm-assistance-st-louis-tornado Jason Rosenbaum Chaifetz was best location for St. Louis tornado disaster center, Spencer says /government-politics-issues/2025-06-09/chaifetz-best-location-st-louis-tornado-disaster-center The city will soon begin demolishing buildings that are “presenting a clear and present danger to the community,” Mayor Cara Spencer said. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:31:06 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-09/chaifetz-best-location-st-louis-tornado-disaster-center Will Bauer As a tornado relief hub closes in north St. Louis, volunteers brace for an aid gap /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-09/as-a-tornado-relief-hub-closes-in-north-st-louis-volunteers-brace-for-an-aid-gap Groups like the STL Cleanup Crew say they will continue their aid work as the post-tornado recovery enters its next phase. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:57:42 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-06-09/as-a-tornado-relief-hub-closes-in-north-st-louis-volunteers-brace-for-an-aid-gap Danny Wicentowski St. Louis opens tornado resource center at Chaifetz Arena, changes debris pickup plan /health-science-environment/2025-06-09/st-louis-tornado-resource-center-chaifetz-arena-debris-pickup 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. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-09/st-louis-tornado-resource-center-chaifetz-arena-debris-pickup Kate Grumke Missouri Senate approves stadium funding and $100M in St. Louis storm relief /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-100m-in-storm-relief-for-st-louis The Senate passed the legislation early Thursday morning. The bills now go to the House. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:51:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/missouri-senate-gives-initial-approval-to-100m-in-storm-relief-for-st-louis Sarah Kellogg