STL Recovers

Services for Individuals

Resources and services for individuals impacted by the May 16 tornado.

Property Tax Relief for Natural Disasters
Apply for Property Tax Relief for Tornado Damaged Property
If your property has been damaged or destroyed, and made "unoccupied and uninhabitable" by a natural disaster, you can apply to have your property tax prorated.
Documents
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Flyer
If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance for housing- related needs, apply with FEMA for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA).
Neighborhood Planning Flyer
Learn how to get involved in shaping the vision, priorities, and goals for neighborhoods impacted by the 2025 tornado, as part of the City’s PlanSTL Neighborhood Planning initiative.
Winter Safety Resource Flyer for Tornado Impacted Residents
View, download, and redistribute Winter Safety Resource for Tornado Impacted Residents
Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee
Tornado Recovery Advisory Committee
The Committee will advise Mayor Spencer and the newly established Recovery Office on the City's recovery vision and priorities.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety Resources
Healthcare, medication and mental health resources for individuals affected by the tornado.
Immediate Needs
Day-to-Day Support
Drop-in-centers, showers, charging stations, cooling centers, transportation and other daily needs.
Request Winter Safety Assistance
Tornado-impacted residents, complete this form to connect to services that will help you stay safe and warm this winter.
Food
Food and Supplies
Meal services, supply pickup sites and other resources for people impacted by the May 16 tornado.
Repair and Rebuild
Contractor Registry for Repairing Tornado-Impacted Homes
If your home was damaged in the tornado and you would like to hire a professional contractor to perform repairs, you can choose from a City-assembled list of licensed and insured contractors.
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.
Request Disaster Case Management Services
Request case management services using the online form if you are looking for support or resources or call 211 to hear back from a case manager
Sign up for the Home Stabilization and Repair Program
The Home Stabilization and Repair Program provides no-cost building stabilization to help residents protect their homes from further damage caused by the May 16 tornado.
STL Recovers Outreach Center
The Outreach Center offers in-person support to connect residents recover from the May 16, 2025, tornado with available programs and services.

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