ST. LOUIS – City leaders are working around the clock to provide residents with the latest updates on cleanup efforts and federal resources. 

According to Mayor Cara Spencer, building inspection teams are putting stickers on doors, informing residents about the condition of their home. 

“We want to assure you right now that it is not our intent, nor are we going to be punishing residents in any way shape or form for entering your property,” Spencer said. “We all have safety concerns and that is why we’re focused on having this enormous team. I think it is the biggest building inspection team our state has ever seen. I could be wrong but that is the way I currently understand it.”

In Thursday’s news conference, Spencer addressed the confusion of state and federal response since the storm. 

“The city is deploying all resources that it has on this effort. We have folks that are working 12-hour days, every single day (to) just to get the work done. We are looking to FEMA to come in and help us fund that effort. It is not something that the city has the financial backing to run for the long haul,” Spencer said. 

She said her office is in contact with Missouri lawmakers who are ready to help with the President signs off on the federal assistance. 

Another topic discussed was public safety. 

Chief Robert Tracy from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said his department is strategizing a plan to help those in need.

“We’re maximizing the amount of officers doing calls for service and the strategy plan throughout the city and we have a plan within the impact zone,” Tracy said.