Two American Red Cross Open Following Significant Storm Damage

Individuals needing a safe place to stay are encouraged to come to our shelters

May 17, 2025 | 2 min reading time

The American Red Cross has opened two shelters tonight in St. Louis following significant storm and tornado damage today. Individuals needing a safe place to stay are encouraged to come to our shelters:

St. Louis:

  • Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
  • Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133

Identification and/or proof of residency is NOT required to be admitted to a Red Cross shelter.

Anyone needing assistance following the storms, please go to the shelter or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

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