FEMA

The deadline to apply for FEMA funds for damage sustained in the May 16 tornado is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. St. Louisans can apply in person, online, by phone or on FEMA’s app.

A St. Louis couple is trying to pick up the pieces after the tornado turned their lives and their literacy nonprofit, Urban Born, upside down.

Mayor Cara Spencer had requested a 60-day extension of the deadline, which was originally Aug. 11.

The funds can be used for home repairs and other needs. So far, nearly 7,000 applications have been approved.

Missouri state Reps. Marty Joe Murray and Colin Wellenkamp talked about their participation in the Future Caucus on the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

The recovery center at the Chaifetz Arena is closing, but three new centers are opening in the most affected areas of St. Louis. Mayor Cara Spencer is encouraging those impacted by the May 16 tornado to apply for FEMA aid.

Residents can use the funds for short-term housing and for replacing groceries, clothing and other items lost during the storm.

The Missouri Republican senator also downplayed the Trump rift with Elon Musk as negotiations on a massive budget bill heat up.

Federal help became available after President Donald Trump approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s major disaster declaration.

Trump’s decision opens up individual aid for people affected by the deadly tornado that devastated parts of the St. Louis region.