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Emergency Stabilization Program
City of St. Louis Mayor’s Office / City of St. Louis recovery team · City program
Free stabilization services
The City of St. Louis offers free emergency stabilization work for tornado-damaged homes, including roof tarping, boarding windows and doors, hazardous tree removal, and debris moving. It is aimed at eligible residents in tornado-impacted areas and is free to eligible households.
Program details
How it works
The City launched this program after the May 16 tornado to help keep damaged homes from getting worse while larger repairs are arranged. The city says the work is provided free of charge to eligible residents in tornado-impacted areas.
What the money covers
The official list of services includes:
- roof tarping
- boarding windows and doors
- hazardous tree removal
- moving debris to the right-of-way
This is emergency loss-prevention work, not a full rebuild program.
Timing and deadlines
The city announced the program on July 1, 2025 as part of its tornado recovery response. The source does not give a closing date or application deadline.
How to access services
Residents can call 311 or submit a Tornado Property Damage Assistance Request online through the Citizens’ Service Bureau. People who already reported damage through the Citizens’ Service Bureau, United Way 211, Crisis Cleanup, or a Community Needs Assessment do not need to reapply.
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