Columbia News

Senator Eric Schmitt, U.S. Senator for Missouri, announced on September 18, 2025, that federal assistance has been secured for St. Louis following severe storms earlier in the year. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Schmitt highlighted the collaboration with various officials and agencies to support recovery efforts.

In his first post at 14:25 UTC, Schmitt wrote: "Great news! Help is on the way for St. Louis following May's devastating storms.

After working closely with the Trump admin, @GovMikeKehoe, & @saintlouismayor, we’ve secured critical @fema funding and @USACEHQ technical assistance to support local recovery and debris removal."

A few minutes later at 14:30 UTC, he added: "Proud to have helped St. Louis secure funding to get back on its feet after May's devastating storms."

Later in the day at 15:49 UTC, Schmitt addressed broader political tensions with a separate statement: "There is no 'both sides' to this.

One side believes that violence is an acceptable way to settle political disputes.

The other side doesn't.

It's time to tell the truth."

Missouri experienced significant storm damage in May 2025, leading local and state officials to seek federal disaster relief. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are key agencies providing financial aid and technical support during disaster recovery operations.

Senator Schmitt’s announcements reflect ongoing coordination among federal, state, and local authorities in response to natural disasters. Such collaborations are common when communities face widespread damage requiring resources beyond local capabilities.