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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
St. Louis residents rally around storm victims: Alderwoman
(NewsNation) — Residents across several Midwestern states are continuing the damage left behind by deadly storms that claimed at least 28 lives, including 19 in Kentucky, and destroyed homes and other property. In St. Louis, parts of the city saw little to no impact from the storm, which was felt much greater on the city's north side, Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez told NewsNation. But city leaders and others are rallying around those who saw their homes and memories destroyed by the tornadoes. An estimated 5,000 homes around St. Louis sustained damage. 'It's pretty devastating,' Velazquez told NewsNation. 'People have lost their homes, their lives, their memories.' Questions mount over tornado sirens after deadly St. Louis storm Velazquez has been working to collect supplies for St. Louis residents whose homes were in the storm's path. Among the biggest needs are tarps for damaged homes as more severe weather is expected to move through the region Monday and Tuesday, she said. Donations such as food, diapers and other goods have been collected and delivered by the truckload to assist storm victims. But Velazquez said that the collection's focus has shifted to storm preparation as officials and community groups work to prevent more damage from being done to more property. 'Because I can sit in my place of privilege and help, that's what we're doing,' Velazquez said, adding, 'We're really focused on what people need in this moment.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
LIST: How to donate, where to receive help after STL tornado
ST. LOUIS – After a tornado tore through parts of St. Louis on Friday, many who were directly impacted are now wondering what to do next, and others are seeking out answers as to how they can help. Below is a compiled list of resources for tornado victims and for those who are looking to help. The Recreational Center (1410 Tucker Blvd.) Friendly Temple Outreach Center (6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.) Refresh Community Church (829 N Hanley Rd.) Opens at 5 p.m. Monday Heat Up/Cool Down STL Put 'Impacted' by your name United Way 211 Service American Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter St. Louis office: 314-516-2800 Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (1408 N. Kingshighway) St. Louis Neighborhood Resource Center available The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple Food, showers, and shelters Call 211 or visit online Behavioral Health Response 314-819-8811 Community Action Agency of St. Louis 314-863-0015 Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1-800-985-5990 Email Director of the Office of New Americans Gilberto Pinela at pinelag@ Do not self deploy; find a trusted organization to assign Find opportunities with United Way of Greater St. Louis Sign up to be notified for opportunities to help Separate brick from house debris and green waste Put large debris on the curb—not in the street Report any blocked streets to Citizens' Service Bureau Supplies needed: Tarps 2×4 lumber 4×8 sheets of plywood Wood screws Work gloves Work masks Where to donate: Urban League (1408 Kingshighway Blvd.) O'Fallon YMCA (4343 W. Florissant Ave.) 4144 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. St. Louis Community Foundation United Way Greater St. Louis Heat Up/Cool Down St. Louis To help utility assistance Currently, FEMA is not involved in resources. Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez posted to social media warning the public of a scam claiming to be FEMA, noting that any update from them will come through the city. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said she is working with state and federal authorities, but it could take multiple weeks to receive help from FEMA. In a release from Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, he said he has requested an Emergency Declaration from President Donald Trump. If it is approved by the president, it would grant up to $5 million in immediate funding for the state. According to the release, crews will be around the state Wednesday to determine if individual assistance can be requested through FEMA. To stay up to date on the latest information and developments, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mayor approves government-issued ID cards for city residents
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones approved and signed Board Bill 137 Thursday, which allows city residents to obtain a government-issued identification card for free. The bill was introduced by Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez in November, sponsored by Board President Megan Green. Identification cards would allow those who don't have government IDs—such as those who have unstable housing or were recently incarcerated—to still receive city-administered services. It would not replace driver's licenses or other IDs used for voting, purchasing age-restricted products, or be valid for presence of status. 'When people lack government-issued identification, it creates a barrier to access much-needed services and resources, such as housing, healthcare, and education, which limits economic prosperity, slows innovation, and reduces urban vitality,' the bill stated. City of St. Louis Treasurer Adam Layne will have 180 days to develop the program, which will allow the cards to be available this summer, according to a release. Plane, military helicopter collide above Washington DC 'Ensuring accessibility and upward mobility for all St. Louis residents is of utmost importance. These municipal IDs are a step forward in making city services more efficient and inclusive for everyone. We appreciate businesses that are already on board for accepting the new IDs. My office remains committed to providing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the St. Louis community,' he said. In order for city residents to obtain a Gateway Card, they will have to provide proof of identity and residency within city limits. This can come in the form of birth certificates, social security cards, or written residency verification from domestic violence shelters or homeless shelters. Other cities like New York and Chicago have implemented the program, with Kansas City also joining the list last year. 'The Gateway Card will make life easier for families and seniors to take advantage of things like libraries, rec centers, and senior centers, or get access to health care and support programs,' Mayor Jones said in a release. 'To put it simply, the Gateway Card has the opportunity to help St. Louisans in many ways, big and small.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
