Two Months after Historic Flooding, over $85 Million in Assistance has been Approved for St. Louis Area Residents

JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson today announced that two months after historic flooding impacted the St. Louis area, more than $85 million in assistance has been approved to help area residents and businesses recover. The assistance includes over $35 million in direct grants to more than 11,300 renters and homeowners.

“From July 25 to 28, the St. Louis region was hit with record rainfall of up to 10 or more inches that flooded homes, vehicles, and businesses, often in areas that had never experienced such flooding in the past,” Governor Parson said. “Even as the flooding was still ongoing, neighbors, faith-based organizations, and community partners started pulling together to assist people in need. We are glad this vitally important federal and state assistance is getting to residents and businesses, so they can recover, rebuild, and move forward. We urge residents affected by the flooding in St. Louis, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County to apply for assistance from FEMA before the October 7 deadline.”

-The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved $35.6 million in Individual Assistance grants for renters and homeowners for emergency home repairs, repair or replacement of essential personal property, rental assistance, and other serious needs not covered by insurance.

-The National Flood Insurance Program has paid $27.9 million in claims for flood insurance policyholders.

-The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved over $21.7 million in disaster loans for 663 homeowners, renters, and businesses.

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