ST. LOUIS – Residents say they are experiencing a lack of aid following the devastating tornado that hit the St. Louis region last Friday, leaving many displaced.

City officials reported that thousands of buildings suffered damage, and five people lost their lives.

One St. Louisan shared with FOX 2 that the tornado struck his home in north St. Louis, tearing off the roof completely.

Lindell Briscoe, who lives in the O’Fallon neighborhood, says he and his family are without a roof and electricity. Briscoe said that he has not had any help for the damages.

So far, he and his family have only received food and water, which they gladly appreciate. However, they need much more, according to Briscoe.

They fear that if they leave their home, looters may seize the opportunity to take their belongings.

“My valuables and my family are here,” Briscoe told FOX 2. “It’s hard to leave when you grew up here your whole life. I have never experienced something like this ever.”

Briscoe told FOX 2 that he and his family did not hear any sirens on Friday, which has been a frequent concern of many residents. Earlier this week, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer admitted that there was “human failure” in decision-making when the storm came.

As of May 21, Sarah Russell, the Commissioner of the City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), has been placed on leave for the failure of signaling the city’s siren.