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Volunteers Help Tornado-Hit St. Louis Amid Wait for Federal Aid
- On May 16, 2025, a tornado struck St. Louis, killing at least five people, injuring 38, and damaging about 5,000 structures.
- The tornado caused widespread destruction, prompting thousands of volunteers and nonprofits to organize relief amid pending federal emergency declarations.
- Groups like Action St. Louis and the People's Response have helped more than 5,000 families despite damaged infrastructure and communication challenges.
- St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer reported $1.6 billion in property damage and stressed ongoing daily needs for volunteers and supplies, including laundry detergent and shampoo.
- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requested about $5 million in federal aid for cleanup, while local funds and volunteers continue supporting immediate and long-term recovery.
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Governor Kehoe provides update on May 16 severe storms and tornadoes - Marshall Democrat
JEFFERSON CITY – On Monday, May 19, Governor Mike Kehoe provided an update on the recovery efforts following the devastating severe storms and tornadoes that struck on May 16, leaving widespread destruction in St. Louis and the southeast Missouri region. Governor Kehoe and state officials spent Saturday with local officials in St. Louis surveying some of the hardest-hit areas. All levels of government are fully engaged, and recovery efforts cont…
‘Be the love of Christ for others’: St. Louis begins long road to tornado recovery
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Teen overcomes STL tornado to graduate
ST. LOUIS - Only on FOX 2: the remarkable story of a St. Louis teen, determined to get to her grade school graduation just two hours after Friday's tornado hit her neighborhood. The staff at Lafayette Preparatory Academy (LPA) kept her 33 classmates and a crowd of about 300 waiting for Monica Phillips, 14, to arrive ... for as long as they could. Her fellow students had selected her to give a speech at the ceremony. Monica and her family were m…
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The Sentinel-EchoInsurers focused on helping impacted residents recover from tornadoes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Insurers are focused on helping their policyholders begin the claims and recovery process after deadly tornadoes and severe weather caused significant destruction over the weekend, says the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). APCIA urges residents who…
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