STL Recovers

Services for Property Owners

Resources for property owners to repair or rebuild their homes or other buildings.

Financial Assistance
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 26.
Disaster Recovery Centers
At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
Repair and Rebuild
Ask An Architect
A free program for residents to speak with licensed architects and ask them any questions regarding storm damage.
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.
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.
Post-Tornado Building Safety Assessments
Information related to Building Safety Assessments performed by the Building Division after the May 16 tornado to determine if properties are safe for entry or dwelling.
Repair and Rebuild
Resources for residents with tornado-damaged homes or businesses to repair or rebuild.
Debris Management and Removal
Debris Management and Removal
Information on how to clean up, remove, and organize debris from the May 16, 2025 tornado response and recovery efforts

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