Homeowners and renters in St. Louis, St. Louis County and Scott County who were affected by the May 16 tornado now have until Aug. 26 to apply for federal assistance.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its application deadline to help with repairs to home or personal property damage that isn’t covered by insurance.

FEMA also helps with temporary housing, medical expenses and replacing essential personal property that was destroyed. Federal assistance does not have to be repaid.

Applications for federal assistance can be found online . People in need can also call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or visit a disaster recovery center at Sumner High School, Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church or the Urban League’s Entrepreneurship and Business Women’s Center. The centers

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