natural disasters

The 41 troops from the Missouri National Guard’s mission will be focused on staffing debris-dumping sites in north St. Louis and transporting waste to landfills, Mayor Cara Spencer said Thursday.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer on Thursday expressed worries about when federal help could come to the parts of the city devastated by the destructive May 16 tornado.

Debris kicked up during the storm and building materials from destroyed or damaged buildings can cause respiratory issues such as asthma flare-ups and infections.

Business and restaurant owners in the Delmar Maker District, one of the hardest hit areas, are still in repair mode after last Friday’s tornado violently blew through the area. Many owners are evaluating whether to rebuild but right now are more worried about their employees' livelihoods.

As Gov. Mike Parson stepped to a podium to address the media earlier this month, he had more on his mind than just the coronavirus pandemic. The night…