May 2025 Tornado Response
Community Resources for Storm Recovery
Severe thunderstorms and a confirmed EF3 tornado tore through parts of the city on Friday, May 16.
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We have coordinated several volunteer opportunities to help our neighbors. You can read more and sign up here.
Whether you need support or are looking to assist others, here are key resources available:
Shelters
The Greater St. Louis chapter of the American Red Cross has opened three shelters in the city at the following locations:
Grace United Methodist Church
6199 Waterman Blvd.
Friendly Temple Outreach Center
6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
12th & Park Recreation Center
1410 S. Tucker Blvd.
Red Cross shelters do not require ID or proof of residency.
Cleanup/Volunteer efforts
Action St. Louis The Peoples Response
Restore STL – Volunteers needed for neighborhood & yard clean up. Chainsawing and emergency window repair are the biggest needs. Email Molin Ray at mray@ncfstl.org or text 847-754-6925 with the specific (1) time, (2) number of people and (3) skills and/or tools you can bring to schedule your time.
WePower: Volunteer registration for early childhood centers tornado relief
Supply Donations
Collection sites are throughout the city. Items in need may vary by location:
Water, trash bags, flashlights, batteries, first aid kits and supplies, power banks, gloves, tarps, ponchos, umbrellas, paper towels, cleaning products, disinfecting wipes, bleach, and tape 2×4 lumber, 4×8 sheets of plywood or boards, wood screws, masks, and safety goggles.
Diapers, hygiene products, period products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toiletries, deodorant, non perishable foods, packaged snacks.
O’Fallon Park YMCA
4343 West Florissant
St. Louis, MO 63115
Urban League (Kingshighway Location)
1408 Kingshighway Blvd Suite 108
St. Louis,MO 63113
Metro Trans Umbrella Group
3133 Oregon Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63118
Flance Early Learning Center
1908 O’Fallon St.
St. Louis, MO 63106
Washington University Police Department
6615 Shepley Dr.
Clayton, MO 63105
4144 Martin Luther King Drive (serving The Ville neighborhood)
St. Louis County Library Tornado Storm Assistance and Donation Drive
Mission St.Louis Tornado Resources
WeBuild STL Tornado Tech Triage
The Bric Community Care Crisis Response
Debris drop-off
North City
O’Fallon Park, Rec Complex parking lot
Sherman Park, upper parking lot
South City
Carondelet Mulch Heaps Area, east end of park off Holly Hills and west of YMCA
Resources and Hotlines
St. Louis City 2025 Tornado Recovery Information
FEMA Assistance – Apply for disaster aid: www.disasterassistance.gov
211 and the United Way
American Red Cross Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter
1-800-Red-Cross (1-800-733-2767)
Salvation Army – Emergency Disaster Services
Tabernacle Community Development Corporation
Financial Donations
City of St. Louis Tornado Response Fund
Heatup/Cooldown STL to help provide utility assistance
United Way STL Area Severe Storm/Tornado Relief Fund
National Council of Jewish Women and St. Louis Public Schools Amazon Wish List
