Community Organizations Active in Disaster

The STL COAD is a coalition of nonprofit, faith-based, government, and community organizations working together to prepare for, respond to, and support long-term recovery from disasters across St. Louis City and County.

🟢 LTRC currently activated — 5/16/2025 Tornado Long-Term Recovery
      The Long-Term Recovery Committee is active and coordinating recovery resources for impacted
      residents. Call 211 for help.

Upcoming Events

May 16 1-year anniversary community event
Apr 15 Anniversary event submissions due
Mar 16 Resource Fair – O’Fallon Park Rec Complex
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Forms & Applications

  • STL Recovers – Homeowner assistance
  • ARCH by HomeScreen – rental housing
  • Legal Services of Eastern MO – intake
  • MHDC housing assistance

Recovery Resources

  • Housing help
  • Behavioral Health
  • Medication
  • Food access
  • Legal aid

About the STL COAD

What is a COAD

A Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a coalition of public, private, civic, faith-based, and non-profit agencies whose mission is to enhance the community’s ability to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

The STL COAD promotes the four core principles of disaster work.

  • Coordination
  • Cooperation
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

The Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC)

The LTRC is a standing committee of the STL COAD that activates when a disaster requires long-term community recovery. When activated, the LTRC coordinates case management, housing, construction, volunteer, and resource coordination across partner organizations.

The LRTC is currently activated in response to the May 16, 2025 tornado. If you need assistance, call 211.

STL COAD Member Organizations

  • United Way of Greater St. Louis
  • Catholic Charities
  • City of St. Louis — DHS
  • Legal Services of Eastern MO
  • BJC Behavioral Health
  • Better Family Life / Oasis
  • HOSCO Shift
  • Show Me Hope
  • Rx Outreach
  • ARCH by HomeScreen
  • STL Recovers
  • see more member organizations