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Recovery Office News
News and updates from the Recovery Office.
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Tornado Recovery Priorities and Progress Report December 2025
12/22/2025 - We are focused on stabilizing individuals, buildings and the community, while building the foundation to build back better. -
City of St. Louis and Civic Partners Mobilize Winter Safety Outreach, Offer Hotel Rooms and Rental Assistance
12/11/2025 - City, State and civic partners from the Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee mobilized a new effort to reach out to tornado-impacted residents. -
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue Through Tuesday Morning
12/04/2025 - The City and its partners currently have 285 emergency beds in the city, with a surge capacity of up to 345, in addition to 400 year-round beds. -
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue, Deploys Snowplows for Monday Snow
12/01/2025 - The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services has extended the activation of Code Blue protocols through Friday, December 5, at 9 a.m. -
Additional Emergency Shelter Beds and Warming Centers Open in St. Louis, Shelters Move to Around-The-Clock Operations
11/28/2025 - This brings the total number of emergency shelter beds in the City of St. Louis from 150 to 215, with surge capacity of up to 265. -
City of St. Louis Extends Code Blue, Prepares for Additional Shelter and Snow Clearing Needs
11/27/2025 - The Street Department will start to pre-treat roads on Friday ahead of snowfall and expects to begin plowing streets early Saturday. -
Mayor Spencer Creates Winter Weather Unified Command and Departmental Activation Protocols
11/20/2025 - The Winter Weather Unified Command will ensure a coordinated, timely and compliant response to all significant winter weather events. -
City of St. Louis Begins Structural Inspections to Support Repairs, Demolitions and Debris Removal in Tornado-Impacted Areas
11/19/2025 - The Recovery Office and the Building Division announced that structural inspections have begun for property owners requesting assistance. -
Mayor Spencer Announces Community Members Joining Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee
11/14/2025 - The Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee will help ensure that the direction set for the City’s tornado recovery efforts is shaped by the community. -
Emergency Shelter Available In St. Louis Again Monday Night
11/10/2025 - Shelter is available Monday, Nov. 10, to help those who are unhoused or whose homes were damaged and are uninhabitable due to the May 16 tornado. -
Ahead of Freezing Overnight Temperatures, City of St. Louis and Community Partners Make Emergency Shelter Available
11/09/2025 - The City and community organizations have made shelter available for those who are unhoused or whose homes are uninhabitable due to the tornado. -
City of St. Louis Opens STLRecovers Outreach Center and Launches Private Property Assistance Application
10/21/2025 - The STLRecovers Outreach Center will enhance the City’s ability to connect residents affected by the May 16 tornado directly to City services. -
City of St. Louis Teams Up With Clark-Fox Family Foundation and Local Partners on Trick or Tree™ Collection to Restore Tree Canopy
10/07/2025 - The Trick or Tree™ drive will mobilize children to collect donations while trick or treating, with funds directly supporting tree-replanting efforts. -
Rams Funds Made Available to Help Residents Impacted by the May 16 Tornado
09/30/2025 - These resources from the Rams Settlement funds will help nonprofits address hunger relief, legal services, and mental health for residents. -
FEMA Approves Private Property Debris Removal Support for St. Louis
09/18/2025 - FEMA will provide an initial sum, in addition to the $100 mil that the Missouri General Assembly provided, with FEMA covering 75% of eligible costs. -
Mayor Spencer Announces Plan for $12 Million in Rams Interest Funds for Housing and Debris Priorities
09/04/2025 - Spencer announced a plan to invest Rams interest funds in tornado relief, with the vast majority going to debris removal and housing.
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