ONE DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER TO CLOSE, TWO STAYING OPEN IN CITY OF
ST. LOUIS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250808/one-disaster-recovery-center-close-two-staying-open-city-st-louis]


Release Date: 
August 8, 2025 

ST. LOUIS – The Disaster Recovery Center in the parking lot of
Sumner High School in ST. LOUIS CITY will close permanently this
MONDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 7 P.M.

Two other Disaster Recovery Centers are staying open until further
notice.

FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are helping impacted
residents and businesses with their disaster assistance applications,
answering questions, and uploading required documents. 

ST. LOUIS CITY LOCATION – CLOSING AUGUST 11

		LOCATION
		HOURS OF OPERATION

		SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL — PARKING LOT
4248 Cottage Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63113

FRIDAY: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
SUNDAY: Closed
MONDAY: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

CLOSING PERMANENTLY: MONDAY, AUGUST 11

ST. LOUIS CITY LOCATIONS – STAYING OPEN

		LOCATIONS
		HOURS OF OPERATION

		URBAN LEAGUE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER 
4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115
		MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
SUNDAY: Closed

		UNION TABERNACLE M.B. CHURCH
626 N. Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108

MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
SATURDAY: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday, August 9 only)
SUNDAY: Closed

CLOSED ON WEEKENDS AFTER THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 9.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 26

The FEMA application deadline for the MAY 16 disaster has been
extended to AUGUST 26, 2025.

To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a
Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/] or by calling 1-800-621-3362. 

If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster
Recovery Center can assist you. 

Help is still available after the deadline. August 26 is the deadline
to submit an initial application. Impacted residents can stay in touch
after the deadline to ask for financial assistance for home repairs
and rent, as well as other needs not covered by insurance.

Stay in touch with FEMA and SBA to keep your recovery on track.

HELPFUL TIPS

	* Read your letter from FEMA carefully. 
	* Provide contractor estimates for disaster-related repairs,
including contractor contact information.
	* To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters
need to contact FEMA and let them know. 
	* If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further
rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan,
stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA)
may be available for those who qualify. 
	* When contacting FEMA, have your nine-digit number you were assigned
with when you applied. 
	* Keep receipts for disaster-related purchases (items to make repairs
to home, hotel receipts, etc.).
	* Contact FEMA if your current housing situation, phone number, or
mailing address have changed.