The teams coordinating the tornado recovery effort are regularly providing us with updated information. See the most current lists of needs and locations at the link below, then explore tornado relief resources.
Wednesday, July 2: Update on Resources for Tornado Recovery
FEMA Assistance Now Available
- People impacted by the storm can apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- To help navigate FEMA’s application process, St. Louis Public Radio has put together a helpful step-by-step guide.
InvestSTL Launches Northside Resilience Fund
To support North St. Louis families displaced by the tornado, InvestSTL has launched the Northside Resilience Fund.
- The fund is a direct case assistance initiative with a goal of providing direct cash assistance to at least 1,300 households most affected by the tornado to support their immediate and emerging needs.
- Get more information.
Loans to Impacted Small Businesses Available
The St. Louis Local Development Company, a nonprofit corporation that provides loans to small businesses located in the City of St. Louis, has announced it will provide loans of up to $5,000 with no interest to for-profit businesses that suffered damage from the May 16 tornado. Loan proceeds may be used by businesses for working capital needs or to purchase inventory or equipment.
To be eligible for the loan, for-profit companies must have suffered damage from the storm — either physical damage to the building or experienced a disruption in business operations. Priority will be given to businesses located within the defined path of the May 16 tornado. The business must also be operating in the City of St. Louis or plan to reopen the business in the City to be eligible.
The deadline for businesses to submit an application is Friday, August 29.
Urban League Headquarters – 1408 North Kingshighway
The Urban League and their partners are hosting another large-scale community giveaway where they will distribute food, toiletries, and other critical resources. The event will take place Saturday, August 2, from noon – 3 p.m. at their headquarters at 1408 N. Kingshighway (at Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.).
Volunteers Needed
In addition to supplies, volunteers are still needed. Explore volunteer opportunities through the United Way of Greater St. Louis online volunteer center.
Impacted Businesses
Through the St. Louis Development Corporation, the City has set up an assessment form to help understand the needs of businesses impacted by the storm.
Relief and Resources
If you or anyone you know needs immediate relief or is looking for resources, please go to the City’s page.
City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund
The City of St. Louis has worked with the St. Louis Community Foundation to establish the City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund. This fund supports the efforts to provide immediate relief and long-term rebuilding of areas impacted by the storms.
United Way Relief Fund
In addition to the City of St. Louis Tornado Relief Fund, you can also make contributions to the United Way of Greater St. Louis Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund, which supports residents across the bi-state region who were impacted by the recent storms, along with disaster response nonprofits and long term recovery efforts.
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