2022 Flood Information
Relief and recovery resources for the July 2022 flood.
Announcements
To report flood damage, call the Citizens' Service Bureau at (314) 622-4800. Anyone with flood-related damage is encouraged to report it to assist with ongoing City of St. Louis response efforts.
Individuals who sustained damage or losses due to the flooding between July 25 and July 28, 2022 in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis and St. Charles counties may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online or by calling FEMA’s toll-free application line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time, seven days a week. More information
Disaster Recovery Centers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in the City of St. Louis to assist flood survivors throughout the St. Louis region. The center will provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the July 25—28 flooding and severe storms. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.
- Open seven days a week (until further notice)
- Ranken Technical College, Mary Ann Technology Center
- 1313 N. Newstead Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63113
- Corner of Newstead and Page Avenues)
- 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The second location in Hazelwood will be open through Friday, August 19.
- Tuesday, August 12 - Friday, August 19
- Hazelwood Civic Center
- 8969 Dunn Road | Hazelwood, MO 63042
- 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
People directly affected by flooding in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County may visit the recovery center. Before visiting the center, apply with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-FEMA (3362).
For needs directly related to the July 25—28 flooding, FEMA may be able to provide Individual Assistance grant money that does not have to be repaid for:
- Rental Assistance if you need to relocate because of flood damage
- Personal Property that was damaged or destroyed by flooding
- Lodging Reimbursement if you had to stay in a hotel temporarily
- Basic Home Repairs for homeowners whose primary residence was damaged by flooding
- Other Serious Needs caused by recent flooding
In addition to the assistance listed, please note the following:
- Only one application per household
- FEMA does not pay for lost or spoiled food
By law, FEMA is not allowed to duplicate insurance payments or assistance provided by other sources. FEMA programs must comply with Federal civil rights laws and nondiscrimination requirements in the Stafford Act.
More announcements about this location and new disaster recovery centers will be made soon.
News
Business Recovery Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is opening a Business Recovery Center to help businesses with a variety of services.
- Open Monday - Friday
- Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc.
- 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., Second Floor, Room # 219, St. Louis, MO 63113
- Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. These loans cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.
For business owners who are unable to visit the business recovery center, they may apply online using SBA's website. Representatives will meet with business owners and residents at disaster recovery centers located throughout the impacted area as they are established. See the SBA website for a list of locations, or to receive additional disaster assistance information. Applicants may also email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.
City and County Resources
- Community Action Agency of St. Louis - 314-863-0015
- People's Community Action Corporation (PCAC) is providing food and energy assistance. Call David Swingler at 314-305-9290 for more information about food assistance and Monica Stewart at 314-367-7848 for energy assistance.
- American Red Cross Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter - 314-516-2800
- Salvation Army - Emergency Disaster Services - 314-535-0057
- Behavioral Health Response - 988 or 314-469-6644
- SAMHSA Disaster Hotline - 1-800-985-5990 (calls and texts accepted)
Report Flood Damage or Utility Issues
- City of St. Louis Citizens Service Bureau: report an issue online or call 314-622-4800
- Ameren: Outage Center or call 800-755-5000
- Spire: 800-887-4173
- Metropolitan Sewer District of St. Louis: Report an issue online
- Cooldownmissouri.org & Cooldownstlouis.org: Resources to Storm Flood Victims.
- Cooldownmissouri.org and Cooldownstlouis.org have launched an effort to help Missouri victims of the historic storm floods earlier this week.
- They cover 44 Missouri and Illinois counties and the City of St. Louis. They will be assisting residents impacted by the recent storm floods, who were experiencing difficulties paying their utility bills. They will expedite their applications and waive certain documentation requirements on its Ameren Missouri and public donation funding, with the exception of federal funding.
- The public can go online 24/7 at Cooldownmissouri.org or Cooldownstlouis.org for an application. After their last name, the applicants are encouraged to use the word “Flood” or “Storm” which will help the two-state area charity move quicker in processing applicants while funding lasts. For further information for those without a mobile or computer to access an application, please call 314-241-0001 for a Cooldownstlouis.org outreach site. All visitors must be masked.
- Cooldownmissouri.org and Cooldownstlouis.org have launched an effort to help Missouri victims of the historic storm floods earlier this week.
Donations
Items Needed
- Food
- Box Fan
- Air Blower
- Dehumidifier
- Toiletries
- Gift Cards
- Cleaning Supplies
Individual donations can be delivered to:
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis8960 Jennings Station Rd. Jennings, MO 63136
Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm Call 314-388-9840 Ext 115 ahead of time to drop off supplies.
Financial Contributions
For financial donations, please make checks payable to the United Way of Greater St. Louis with “Flood Relief” in the memo section and mailed to:
United Way of Greater St. Louis910 N 11th St
St. Louis, MO 63101
For online donations visit helpingpeople.org/floodrelief.
For more information, visit Missouri State Emergency Management Agency: Volunteer or Donate to help with Missouri Disaster Relief.
Links
- FDA: Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
- MU Extension: Food safety after flooding
- EPA: Flooding
- American Red Cross
- Missouri Department of Insurance Resources for Flood Victims
- University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension): Flood-related resources
- St. Louis Area Food Bank - 314-292-6262
- Marcy's Project - Offers personal hygiene, clothing, shoes, socks, bras, new underwear, accessories, baby items, cleaning supplies. paper products and household items, such as bedding, bath and kitchen.
- FEMA: Starting Your Recovery After a Flood
- MU Extension: Financial Recovery and Risk Management
Other Helpful Information
- Saving Family Valuables: Resources from FEMA and the Smithsonian about saving family valuables from flood damage.
- Flood Safety: Department of Health resources on safety, cleanup, and mental health during and after a flood. Includes the information on this page in printable flyer form.
Gallery
Gallery Contents
- Mayor Jones and resident looking at pictures
- City water and Chris back shot
- Mayor Jones looking at residents cell phone
- Recruits giving food boxes
- Ameren employees up pole working
- Cori Bush speaking with resident
- SEMA officer
- Volunteers writing info
- A volunteer talks to a resident about how available resources for flood survivors
Mayor Jones and resident looking at pictures

Mayor Jones and resident looking at pictures
City water and Chris back shot

City water and Chris back shot
Mayor Jones looking at residents cell phone

Mayor Jones looking at residents cell phone
Recruits giving food boxes

Recruits giving food boxes
Ameren employees up pole working

Ameren employees up pole working
Cori Bush speaking with resident

Cori Bush speaking with resident
SEMA officer

SEMA officer
Volunteers writing info

Volunteers writing info
A volunteer talks to a resident about how available resources for flood survivors
A volunteer talks to a resident about how available resources for flood survivors