Donald Trump approves FEMA aid for St. Louis tornado victims: $71 million unlocked after EF-3 storm kills 7, damages 5,000 structures; check eligibility and how to apply
President Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 10, approved a major federal disaster declaration in response to the devastating EF-3 tornado that tore through St. Louis, St. Louis County, and Scott County on May 16.
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The move clears the way for roughly $71 million in federal aid for affected individuals, local governments, and nonprofits, state officials confirmed.
The tornado, which struck around 2:39 pm CDT, left a 26-mile trail of destruction in just 26 minutes, with wind speeds peaking at 152 mph and the twister widening to nearly a mile at its broadest. The storm killed seven people, injured 38 others, and caused an estimated $1.6 billion in property losses, damaging or destroying about 5,000 structures, including homes, churches, and businesses.
Federal emergency teams described it as the most extensive residential destruction in Missouri since the 2011 Joplin tornado.
Many residents reported missing siren alerts and widespread power outages, and areas like Forest Park suffered severe damage. Mayor Cara Spencer underscored the city's dependence on federal support, saying, 'No city can shoulder this burden alone.'
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has since opened applications for two main aid programs:
Individual Assistance: Up to $43,600 for temporary housing, home repairs, vehicle replacement, medical bills, and other urgent needs.
Public Assistance: Funds to help local governments and nonprofits with debris removal, infrastructure repair, and reimbursement for emergency services.
Residents can apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov, via the FEMA Mobile App, or by calling 1‑800‑621‑3362 from 6 am to 10 pm CT daily.
Required documents include contact details, addresses, social security number, damage list, insurance information, and bank account details for direct deposit.
The deadline to apply for Individual Assistance is August 11, 2025. Public Assistance requests will be coordinated through local government offices.
To further support the recovery, a Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) is now operational in St. Louis, open June 9–12, June 16–18, and June 23–26, from 10 am to 7 pm Walk-ins are welcome, or appointments can be scheduled via 211 or online.
Governor Mike Kehoe and Mayor Spencer have urged affected residents to apply promptly to ensure they receive available support.
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