Saint Louis Public Schools
May 18, 2025
EMERGENCY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
Help is available, and we want to encourage everyone to access
services as needed as our community continues recovery efforts for
the foreseeable future:
Utility and Debris Resources
• Downed Power Lines: Contact Ameren at 1-800-552-7583
• Gas Leaks: Contact Spire at 1-800-887-4173
• Downed Trees and Other Debris: Contact the Citizen Service
Bureau at 314-622-4800
Emergency Shelter & Immediate Relief
• American Red Cross – Missouri Region: Offers emergency
shelter, meals, health services, and emotional support. Call 314-
516-2800 or 1-800-REDCROSS.
• The Salvation Army – Midland Division: Provides food, shelter,
spiritual care, and long-term recovery services. Over $900,000
committed to tornado relief efforts in Missouri.
• Catholic Charities of St. Louis: Offers disaster support including
legal help, insurance, wellness, and food stamp assistance via
MARCs.
• Saint Louis Crisis Nursery: Emergency care for children and
family support during crises.
• Grace United Methodist Church: 6199 Waterman Boulevard
• Friendly Temple Outreach Center: 6356 Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive
SAINT LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 801 N. 11th St. | St. Louis, MO 63101 | 314-231-3720
Home Repair & Financial Assistance
• Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA):
Provides disaster recovery loans, temporary housing, and crisis
counseling.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Offers low-interest loans
for homeowners, renters, and business owners.
• Missouri REALTORS® Relief Foundation: $500,000 in grants
available for tornado-related housing expenses.
• Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC): Works with
local agencies to provide aid for storm, tornado, and flood
recovery.
Food & Nutrition Assistance
• SNAP Disaster Waivers: Waivers may be available to replace
food lost due to storm-related power outages in St. Louis and
nearby counties.
• Guardian Angel Settlement Association: Offers food pantry,
utility and rental assistance, and other vital support services.
Cleanup & Volunteer Support
• AmeriCorps St. Louis Emergency Response Team: Debris
removal, mold remediation, home repair, and volunteer
coordination.
• Convoy of Hope: Delivers food, supplies, and humanitarian
services in disaster zones.
• Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief (MODR): Provides disaster
response volunteer opportunities including cleanup and
recovery.
YMCA Facilities (Open to the Public)
The following YMCA locations remain open for showers, phone
charging, water refills, or a quiet break. A government-issued ID is
required for entry.
• Carondelet Park Recreation Complex: 930 Holly Hills Avenue
• South City YMCA: 3150 Sublette Avenue
SAINT LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 801 N. 11th St. | St. Louis, MO 63101 | 314-231-3720
Volunteer Opportunities & Donations
• United Way of Greater St. Louis: Coordinating volunteers and
accepting donations.
o Volunteer sign-up & guidance:
https://www.stlvolunteer.org/disaster
o Donate to the Relief Fund (100% to crisis response &
recovery): https://uwgsl.tfaforms.net/4603472
o Emergency care for children and family support during
crises.
Please share these resources with colleagues, students, and families
who may need them.
SAINT LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 801 N. 11th St. | St. Louis, MO 63101 | 314-231-3720
