ST. LOUIS—From shelter information to debris clean up and more, here is helpful information for storm victims from Friday’s EF-3 tornado in St. Louis city. There is a Tornado Recovery site for resources to help victims.

Shelter information:

 
Two have capacity, but check back for availability. Call 1-800-Red-Cross for questions and assistance.
  • The Recreational Center (12th and Park Recreation Center): 1410 S. Tucker Blvd, MO 63104
  • Friendly Temple Outreach Center: 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133
  • (FULL as of 5/19 at 10:12 am) Grace United Methodist Church: 6199 Waterman Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112

Public charging stations:

• Firehouse Engine House No. 26: 4520 Margaretta Avenue, 63115, in the Penrose neighborhood will be delivered tonight

• O’Fallon YMCA : 4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115

• Grace United Methodist Church: 6199 Waterman Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112

Utility Resources, Damage and Debris

Report utility and power problems: Learn how to contact Ameren and Spire for help with your utilities.

Report city-related damage: If there are problems with traffic signals, tree limbs, street repairs, building collapse etc, you can submit online reports here or call 314-622-4800.

Debris and cleanup: Teams are working to clear debris. There will not be dumpsters dropped off to prevent street congestion. The city is asking: 

  • Place debris in large piles on the curb or public right of way, but not in the street

  • When possible, separate piles into bricks, house debris, and green waste

  • Small piles of yard waste can go in yard waste dumpsters

Other Resources

Catholic Charities: Storm victims can fill out an intake form to get help on housing needs, home repairs, utility assistance and more. 

Avoid scams: The Missouri Dept. of Public Safety is reminding victims how to steer clear of scams involving home repairs.