Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has made an official appeal to President Donald Trump for a major disaster declaration in the wake of an EF3 tornado that devastated parts of the state. The request for federal aid encompasses eight counties where the storms wreaked havoc 10 days prior, marking a critical step in securing federal funds for the victims, a sentiment echoed by St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, as reported by KSDK .

In efforts to assist the communities affected, 41 members of the Missouri National Guard 35th Brigade will be engaged in substantial debris removal, according to Mayor Spencer. The process entails establishing temporary holding spots for the debris, including damaged trees and building materials, which is further complicated by safety concerns that have delayed the reopening of Captain Elementary and Wydown Middle schools. These Clayton schools were significantly damaged by the tornado and remain closed, throwing a wrench into the district's plans and adding to the disruption faced by families, as FOX 2 now outlines.

Furthermore, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen is poised to enter a special session to deliberate on two bills aimed at providing financial assistance to impacted residents. Mayor Spencer, in conversation with reporters, expressed urgency in advancing these proposals. The board is slated to convene on Tuesday and Wednesday to push these bills ahead, as per information from St. Louis Public Radio . Among the measures considered is a bill that could lower property tax bills for owners of uninhabitable properties and a relief fund for displaced tenants.

The proposed financial aid is not limited to homeowners but also includes renters displaced by the tornado. Board Bill 23, introduced by 14th Ward Alderman Rasheen Aldridge, seeks to amend the Impacted Tenants Fund—established under the American Rescue Plan Act and supported by code violation fines—to assist tornado-affected tenants in securing new housing. According to Board President Megan Green, the current funds could help relocate approximately 100 tenants within St. Louis.