ST. LOUIS – The Missouri National Guard and FEMA have arrived in the St. Louis region to help support the cleanup efforts after a deadly EF-3 tornado struck the city less than two weeks ago.
The Missouri National Guard has deployed up to 41 members from the 35th Engineer Brigade to assist with debris removal across the city. They will be working daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at four designated drop sites, providing much-needed support to city crews until June 11.
The cleanup operation is concentrated around Delmar and Kingshighway, an area within a mile radius of where three of the five tornado victims were killed. This location has been a focal point for police, city and state officials, and disaster relief groups since the tornado hit.
FEMA teams arrived in St. Louis on Tuesday night and are set to begin public damage assessments on Wednesday morning. Their focus will be on evaluating roads, public buildings such as schools, and other infrastructure.
Reports from FEMA are expected to be submitted to state officials by Friday, which will be used to request additional federal disaster relief.
The combined efforts of the Missouri National Guard and FEMA aim to expedite the recovery process in St. Louis, addressing both immediate cleanup needs and long-term infrastructure assessments.
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