Urban League partners with Hot Meals USA and local church to feed 24,000 North City residents q2848
Updated: 16 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
In partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Hot Meals U.S.A. and the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints, volunteers are on track to feed 24,000 people in North City.
‘I’m very proud of this city’ Neighbors help neighbors as St. Louis shows resiliency after tornado c6z3z
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Jon Kipper
North St. Louis continues to recover from the EF3 tornado that struck multiple neighborhoods Friday, and First Alert 4 found plenty of people lending a helping hand.
Ameren: 90% of tornado power outages restored 4i3f6t
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Russell Kinsaul
Friday's tornado badly damaged the roof on Kenneth Hayden's house on Cupples Place. During Monday night's storms the roof leaked. Adding to Hayden's frustration is the fact that he's been without electricity since Friday afternoon.
STL volunteers lend a hand despite suffering storm damage themselves 6i6y3p
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
Hundreds of volunteers have been helping with cleanup and relief efforts after Friday's tornado, despite dealing with many of the same problems as the people they're assisting.
Granite City prepares to send disaster declaration to Illinois governor, citizens shocked by storm intensity v441l
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Avery Martinez
Mayor Parkinson says the disaster declaration is being sent up the chain today, and is specifically from Granite City. He looked over the damage and put his hands on his hips before saying, “It’s a much more daunting task than just storm cleanup.”
Executive Order clarifies implementation of St. Louis City’s protocols for severe weather 6i6232
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer signed Executive Order 83 on Tuesday to clarify the implementation of protocols for receiving notifications and operationalizing severe weather sirens.
Troy, Missouri, police officer hailed as hero after pulling man from fiery crash 416c14
Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A Troy, Missouri, police chaplain is being hailed as a hero after the department says he risked his life Friday evening to pull a crash victim from a burning vehicle.
60-year-old tornado victim was wife, mother and servant 40316r
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Russell Kinsaul
60-year-old Rena Scott-Lyles lived at her home in the 1300 block of Bayard Avenue for 25 years, with her husband Alan Lyles. Both were neighborhood block captains and were well known for helping others in the community.
Friday’s tornado destroyed her longtime North St. Louis home. Now, she’s living in her car 2owy
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By Caroline Hecker
Gwen Hudgins had lived in her North St. Louis home for more than 30 years before Friday’s fast-moving tornado leveled it, leaving memories buried under rubble.
Homeowners concerned they are getting the runaround from insurance companies after deadly storm 5749
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM CDT
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By Lauren Trager
Some homeowners have told First Alert 4 Investigates that they feel they’re already getting the runaround from their insurance companies and are concerned it will take weeks for agents to act.
Hawley tours north St. Louis storm damage, demands FEMA action 3nu
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM CDT
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By David Amelotti
Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley toured some of the hardest-hit areas of north St. Louis City on Monday, getting his first look at the extensive damage left by Friday’s deadly tornadoes and severe storms
Thousands of linemen working round the clock to bring power back to storm-shocked St. Louis 1q6924
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM CDT
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By Avery Martinez
While many of us were waking up to a new reality on Saturday morning, electrical linemen were already on the job -- working 17 hour shifts with only seven hours rest -- to try and meet the repair needs for the hardest hit areas of St. Louis.
St. Louis Mayor: ‘failure in protocol’ during Friday’s tornado warning; many residents say they didn’t hear sirens 6n2e28
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Shoshana Stahl and Jon Kipper
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said the tornado sirens were not properly activated on Friday, which is something First Alert 4 has been pushing for answers on for days.
Residents race to secure homes and belongings before next round of rain 56b16
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
With more rain in the forecast Monday night, residents impacted by Friday’s tornado are rushing to tarp over homes, board up windows, and secure their valuables.
