Business Recovery Resource Center
Resources for St. Louis City businesses who were impacted by the May 16, 2025 tornado.
Please check this page frequently for updates on state and federal aid.
Applications for FEMA assistance are now open for those affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding that struck St. Louis on April 29 and May 16.
Click here to apply: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4877
Become a registered tornado recovery contractor in the City of St. Louis to help residents know that your business is licensed, insured, and has any relevant trade certifications.
SBA Business Recovery Center (BRC) has been set up to assist small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms.
SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the Business Recovery Center to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. No appointment is necessary, walk-ins are welcome. Those who prefer to schedule an in-person appointment in advance can do so at appointment.sba.gov.
The center’s hours of operation are as follows:
Business Recovery Center
St. Louis Community College
Harrison Education Center
3140 Cass Ave., Rm. #104, St. Louis, MO 63106
314.617.0401
Open: Mondays – Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
Business Assessment Form
If your business sustained damage from the storm, please complete the Business Assessment Form or text BusinessSTL to 314.597.7563 to have the form sent to you via mobile phone. En Español.
Need in-person business assessment form assistance?
Visit the following locations M-F from 9am - 5pm:
SLDC
1520 Market Street
Suite 2000
St. Louis, MO 63103
314.657.3700
Tandy Technology & Learning Lab and Recreation Center
4206 Kennerly Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63313
314.652.5131
Contact the St. Louis Citizens’ Service Bureau (CSB)
If your alley is blocked, trash hasn't been picked up or there are LRA property issues, contact the Citizens Service Bureau by calling 314.622.4800 or clicking here.
City of St. Louis STLRecovers Resources
Business Legal Support Services
https://www.matanet.org/?pg=DisasterRelief
The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis have partnered with Action St. Louis, ForTheCultureSTL and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to offer free legal advice ranging from landlord-tenant problems to insurance claims to those affected by the storm. To learn more and request help, call Jeannie Brandstetter at 573.635.5215.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is also offering free legal advice. LSEM can be reached by phone at 314.534.4200
St. Louis Restaurant Tornado Relief Fund NOW OPEN
https://www.morestaurants.org/newsroom/st-louis-restaurant-tornado-relief-fund-now-open
Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance continues to provide consumer support and guidance following recent severe weather events
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MODIFP/bulletins/3e364bb
SLATE Workforce Tornado Survey
If your job or business was impacted by the tornado please complete the survey https://bit.ly/3Hn03o7
If your home-based business needs support, apply for the Missouri REALTORS® Relief Fund Application
Missouri REALTORS® is offering $250,000 to Missourians impacted by the May 2025 tornadoes.
Relief assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following, limited to a maximum of $1,000 per household.