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If your home or neighborhood was impacted by the May 2025 tornado, assistance may be available for housing, repairs, debris removal, and other recovery needs. Recovery services are available through STLRecovers and community partners across St. Louis.
Are you unsure where to start? Call our resident support team at 314-207-7395 or visit the STLRecovers Outreach Center at 4401 Natural Bridge Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115.
General Housing Supports
Immediate Housing Assistance
Provides immediate housing assistance to residents at risk of losing their housing or in unsafe housing. That includes emergency hotel stays, help with rental arrears, and other housing navigation support to keep people stably housed.
Legal Help
Provides pro bono legal help for tornado-related issues, including contractor fraud or quality issues, title and mortgage problems, eviction and landlord disputes, debt, and lost documents.
State Insurance Assistance
The Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance (DCI) provides consumer information and investigates consumer complaints against insurance companies and producers for most types of insurance.
Utility Assistance: Electric and Gas
Provides support for paying Ameren or Spire utility bills. Residents can reach them at 314-241-0001 or apply below.
Utility Assistance: Water
Utility Assistance: Water
Help for Renters
Rental Assistance
We are no longer accepting applications. Provides up to 12 months of rental assistance for eligible tornado-displaced households. Phone: (855) 933-5556
Impacted Tenants Fund
Provides one month of fair market rent for tenants in tornado-impacted rental housing or buildings condemned by the City of St. Louis.
Help for Homeowners
Private Property Assistance (PPA) Applications
We are no longer accepting applications. The City of St. Louis Recovery Office offers private property assistance with home repairs, demolition, and debris/hazarous tree removal. To login to an existing application for private property assistance, visit app.stlrecovers.com
Home Stabilization & Repair
We are no longer accepting applications. Track progress for stabilization and essential repairs.
Debris Removal & Cleanup
Assistance with removing private trees, storm debris & storm damage.
STLRecovers Resident Support Team:
Outreach Center: 4401 Natural Bridge Ave (Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Phone: 314-207-7395 (Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Property Demolition
We are no longer accepting applications. Track progress on inspection, demolition, & debris removal for unsafe structures.
Other Services Available to All Residents
Community Resource Hubs
Food, supplies, trauma care, and access to recovery services through 314 Oasis.
Community Resource Hubs
Food, supplies, and spiritual support through Westside Missionary Baptist Church.
Disaster Case Management
Work with a case manager who can help connect you to multiple recovery programs and services.
Crisis Counseling
Free and confidential disaster mental health support through Show me Hope. Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
Crisis Counseling
Crisis counseling support available from Better Family Life: 314-367-3440 ext. 707 or 717
STL Recovers Outreach Center
Get in-person help connecting to recovery services from our Resident Support Team at 4401 Natural Bridge Ave St. Louis, MO 63115 Mon-Fri from 9a to 3p, or call 314-207-7395 Mon-Fri from 9a to 5p.
Senior Services (60+)
Case management, meals, and transportation services.
SLAAA Phone
Senior Congregate Meals
Free meals for residents age 60 and older.
Phone: 314-531-1937
Transportation
Senior and ADA transportation services.
SLAAA: 314-612-5918
Metro Call-A-Ride: 314-982-1505
Need Help Navigating These Services?
A disaster case manager can help you understand your options and connect you with programs that fit your needs.
Are We Missing a Resource Here?
We understand that there may be additional recovery services that are not driven by the City of St. Louis. If you know of additional resources not represented on this page, we'd like to know about it so we can help bolster those programs and resources.