City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA)

The City of St. Louis Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), a division of the Department of Public Safety, maintains an ongoing program of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

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Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance Instructions for individuals to apply for May 16 tornado-related disaster assistance through FEMA. The deadline to apply is August 11. Service Page
Enroll in the Electricity Reconnection Assistance Program This program provides residents who are without electricity due to tornado damage with free services to reconnect their homes to electric power. Service Page
Enroll in the Emergency Stabilization Program The Emergency Stabilization Program provides no-cost building stabilization to help residents protect their homes from further damage caused by the May 16 tornado. Service Page
Organize a Donation Drive for Tornado Relief Organizations collecting donations for tornado relief can request a truck, trailer or storage pod to load donations to be taken to a local distribution warehouse. Service Page
Report a Problem with the Outdoor Warning Sirens Report a problem with the outdoor warning sirens during testing, or sirens not being heard at your location during a tornado warning. Service Page
Report Hazardous Chemical Inventory Information on submitting the Missouri Tier II form for hazardous chemicals and extremely hazardous substances to local organizations Service Page
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts via NotifySTL Receive alerts for severe weather, critical incidents, service disruptions, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. Service Page

News and Announcements

From FEMA: Disaster Assistance and Other Relief Programs Available for Tornado-Impacted Residents
Programs like rental assistance, home repair and unemployment help are available from FEMA, City of St. Louis and Missouri Department of Labor.
News/Announcement | City Emergency Management Agency | 07/30/2025
The City of St. Louis Urges Residents to Take Precautions During Ongoing Period of Extreme Heat
The Extreme Heat Warning from the National Weather Service remains in effect for the City of St. Louis through 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30.
Press release | City Emergency Management Agency,Department of Health,Department of Human Services | 07/23/2025
City Launches New Recovery Programs for St. Louisans Impacted by the May 16 Tornado
These programs address urgent repair needs, provide trusted technical guidance, and protect homeowners from fraud or further damage.
Press release | Office of the Mayor,City Emergency Management Agency,Building Division | 07/01/2025