St. Louis tornado 2025

Boyd said the city should do more to provide temporary housing for residents who were displaced.

Ernest Curry survived the St. Louis tornado ducked down in his hallway and is trying now to move past damage that feels insurmountable.

A coalition of north side churches will be one of the organizations to begin distributing state disaster relief money, starting with $50,000.

Patricia Penelton, 74, worked as a volunteer at the seminary’s community garden for the last seven years, helping to grow collard and mustard greens, kale, tomatoes, okra, cucumbers, carrots and various herbs.

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley sent a letter to the federal agency about the reported delays of aid to victims of the May 16 tornado that ripped through St. Louis.

More than four months later, north St. Louis streets, alleyways and sidewalks are starting to look clearer as city contractors remove debris from the May 16 tornado. But neighbors say the job isn’t as far along as they’d like, and in some cases the work is falling short.

The Reimagining SLPS community events are meant to inform families, teachers and community stakeholders about the district’s effort to consolidate its buildings due to declining enrollment and high cost repairs.

St. Louis was recently awarded millions in support from the federal government to help clear debris from private property. City officials want residents to start preparing now for the upcoming debris removal and demolition.

Staff at the centers can help residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions and upload required documents.

New data shows Ameren disconnected more than 14,000 people in August, soon after ending a pause for residents affected by the tornado. The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Friday passed a resolution calling on Ameren to extend the disconnection moratorium through the end of the year.