ST. LOUIS – One month after record flash flooding struck the St. Louis area in Missouri, more than $33 million has been approved to help survivors recover.
- FEMA has approved more than $20.4 million in Individual Assistance grants for renters and homeowners.
- More than 6,000 households have been approved for FEMA Individual Assistance.
- FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid $8.6 million in claims for policyholders.
- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than $4 million in disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses.
Three Disaster Recovery Centers Open 7 Days a Week for One-On-One Help
ST. LOUIS COUNTY
Hazelwood Civic Center
8969 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Hours: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
ST. LOUIS CITY
Ranken Technical College
Mary Ann Lee Technology Center
1313 N. Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63113
(On the corner of Newstead and Page)
Hours: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
ST. CHARLES COUNTY
Developmental Disabilities Resource Board – DDRB Building
1025 Country Club Road
St. Charles, MO 63303
(I-70 near Zumbehl Road Exit)
Hours: 8 a.m.–7 p.m. seven days a week until further notice
No appointment is necessary to visit a Disaster Recovery Center. Walk-ins are welcome.
Before visiting a center, apply with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-FEMA (3362).
For needs not covered by insurance or other sources, FEMA may be able to provide Individual Assistance grant money that does not have to be repaid for:
- Rental Assistance if you need to relocate because of flood damage
- Personal Property that was damaged or destroyed by flooding
- Lodging Reimbursement if you’ve had to stay in a hotel temporarily
- Basic Home Repairs for homeowners whose primary residence was damaged by flooding
- Other Serious Needs caused by recent flooding
In addition to the assistance listed, please note the following:
- Only one application per household
- FEMA does not pay for lost or spoiled food
- By law, FEMA is not allowed to duplicate insurance payments or assistance provided by other sources
Homeowners and Renters: If you have been referred to SBA for a disaster loan, please submit the application. Submitting the SBA application makes it possible for you to be considered for additional grants. If you qualify for a loan, you will have that resource available if you choose to accept it.
Please Stay in Touch with FEMA
- If you were directly affected by the flooding – and have un-met needs – please stay in touch.
- Please tell FEMA about your specific needs.
- FEMA works with everyone – renters and homeowners – on a case-by-case basis.
Other Help Available by Calling 2-1-1
United Way 211 connects individuals with unmet needs to assistance programs through volunteer and faith-based organizations. Anyone impacted who needs additional help should call 2-1-1 for assistance or visit http://211helps.org.
The recovery.mo.gov website also additional resources and information about disaster recovery in Missouri.
FEMA Application Deadline is October 7, 2022
Renters and homeowners in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County who were affected by flash flooding July 25-28 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app.
If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Missouri following the July storms. To be considered for all disaster assistance, applicants must first register with FEMA. Then they may apply online at SBA’s secure website: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/.
SBA representatives will help business owners and residents apply at disaster recovery centers. For a list of locations, or to receive additional disaster assistance information, visit SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/disaster.
Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The following SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) opened Monday, August 15:
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc.
1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
Second Floor, Room # 219
St. Louis, MO 63113
Hours and Days of Operation: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday--Friday