Individual/Financial Assistance
Financial resources and assistance programs for people impacted by the May 16, 2025 tornado in St. Louis.
Resources for individuals are listed below. Business resources can be found here.
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Apply for Disaster Assistance
Individuals who sustained damage or losses in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis and St. Charles counties may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Learn more and apply.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms.
At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
Disaster Recovery Center Locations
Disaster Recovery Center at Sumner High School
Disaster Recovery Center at Sumner High School
Disaster Recovery Center
Website:
Disaster Recovery Center
Availbility Info:
NEW HOURS BEGINNING JULY 13
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
4248 Cottage Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113
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Disaster Recovery Center at ULSTL Entrepreneurship & Women’s Business Center
Disaster Recovery Center at ULSTL Entrepreneurship & Women’s Business Center
Disaster Recovery Center
Website:
Disaster Recovery Center
Availbility Info:
NEW HOURS BEGINNING JULY 13
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
4401 Natural Bridge Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115
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Disaster Recovery Center at Union Tabernacle M.B. Church
Disaster Recovery Center at Union Tabernacle M.B. Church
Disaster Recovery Center
Website:
Disaster Recovery Center
Availbility Info:
NEW HOURS BEGINNING JULY 13
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
626 N. Newstead Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
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Red Cross
The American Red Cross of Missouri is here to help people who may be experiencing major roadblocks to recovery after the May 16, 2025, tornado in St. Louis. In addition to meeting the community’s basic needs of food and shelter, financial assistance is available to those who have qualifying damage. In order to apply for financial assistance, please review and complete the Red Cross financial assistance form.
United Way
Submit the United Way disaster intake form to request assistance with general unmet needs (food, water, financial assistance, transportation, etc.) in addition to home damage. This intake form is for individuals and households only; businesses should continue utilizing the SLDC assessment form.
View more information from the United Way, including information flyers in multiple languages, food resources, legal help, senior assistance, and more.
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) can provide support and guidance to tornado-impacted individuals as they work through the post-disaster claims process. DCI experts are on call to help answer questions about claims and any other insurance topics via the department’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390. Consumers can also visit insurance.mo.gov for more information and resources.
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