Residents, Civic Leaders to Advise Mayor Spencer on Tornado Recovery

Residents, civic leaders to advise Mayor Spencer on tornado recovery

Residents and business owners in the impact zone of the May 16 tornado, as well as community members who serve those in that area, can apply to serve on a recovery advisory committee recently announced by St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. The application for the Resident and Community Recovery Advisory Committee online and will be open until 5 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 10. Spencer also announced a second committee of local civic leaders. Both will advise…

St. Louis mayor announces $12M more in tornado spending. And says more is coming.

Spencer said more money will be forthcoming to clear all debris left by the storm and ensure displaced residents can get into safe housing this winter.

Real Estate "Vultures" Followed Tornado Destruction - Construction Forum

From St. Louis Business Journal: When a mile-wide tornado hit St. Louis on May 16, DeAmon White hopped in his car and rushed home. As he navigated downed trees and power lines, turning his 10-minute commute into a three-hour slog, he worried whether his family, neighbors, and home made it through unscathed. When he turned the corner onto his block, White’s heart sank. The entire back wall of his house had been blown off. Chunks of ceiling plaste…