ST. LOUIS – After a tornado tore through parts of St. Louis on Friday, many who were directly impacted are now wondering what to do next, and others are seeking out answers as to how they can help.
Below is a compiled list of resources for tornado victims and for those who are looking to help.
For those in need of assistance
Shelters
- The Recreational Center (1410 Tucker Blvd.)
- Friendly Temple Outreach Center (6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.)
- Refresh Community Church (829 N Hanley Rd.)
- Opens at 5 p.m. Monday
Utilities
- Heat Up/Cool Down STL
- Put “Impacted” by your name
Other relief resources
- United Way 211 Service
- American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter
- St. Louis office: 314-516-2800
- Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (1408 N. Kingshighway)
- St. Louis Neighborhood Resource Center available
- The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple
- Food, showers, and shelters
- Call 211 or visit online
- Behavioral Health Response
- 314-819-8811
- Community Action Agency of St. Louis
- 314-863-0015
- Disaster Distress Helpline
- Call or text 1-800-985-5990
Non-English Language Support
- Email Director of the Office of New Americans Gilberto Pinela at pinelag@stlouis-mo.gov
How to help
Cleanup efforts and volunteering
- Do not self deploy; find a trusted organization to assign
- Find opportunities with United Way of Greater St. Louis
- Sign up to be notified for opportunities to help
- Separate brick from house debris and green waste
- Put large debris on the curb—not in the street
- Report any blocked streets to Citizens’ Service Bureau
Supply donations
- Supplies needed:
- Tarps
- 2×4 lumber
- 4×8 sheets of plywood
- Wood screws
- Work gloves
- Work masks
- Where to donate:
- Urban League (1408 Kingshighway Blvd.)
- O’Fallon YMCA (4343 W. Florissant Ave.)
- 4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Monetary donations
- St. Louis Community Foundation
- United Way Greater St. Louis
- Heat Up/Cool Down St. Louis
- To help utility assistance
Currently, FEMA is not involved in resources. Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez posted to social media warning the public of a scam claiming to be FEMA, noting that any update from them will come through the city.
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said she is working with state and federal authorities, but it could take multiple weeks to receive help from FEMA.
In a release from Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, he said he has requested an Emergency Declaration from President Donald Trump. If it is approved by the president, it would grant up to $5 million in immediate funding for the state. According to the release, crews will be around the state Wednesday to determine if individual assistance can be requested through FEMA.
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