thread here regarding St. Louis bricks
https://old.reddit.com/r/StLouis/comments/1kv9pat/st_louis_bricks_are_not_worth_big_money/
https://old.reddit.com/r/StLouis/comments/1kv9pat/st_louis_bricks_are_not_worth_big_money/
Sounds like the major disaster declaration has finally been signed by Trump. I guess we'll see how quickly things can move now.
How fast did it go for March's storms?MattnSTL wrote: ↑Jun 09, 2025Sounds like the major disaster declaration has finally been signed by Trump. I guess we'll see how quickly things can move now.
Pics I took while flying in on SW flight this evening. Devastating. 
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So the local government did its job using some Rams funds. Kehoe came through nicely and FEMA approved funds rapidly. Now we watch HOW the funds will be used. Should be very interesting.
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FEMA funds are pretty prescriptive
Individuals can receive up to $770 for immediate emergency needs, plus up to $43,600 to assist with home repair costs and $43,600 for other recovery costs.
The state has $125m in tax credits set aside for insurance deductible up to $5000 per house
States $100m will go towards paying city’s clean up bill and physical infrastructure repair
$25m from state goes towards housing assistance for those displaced
City’s $30m will probably be spread to thin to too many things
Individuals can receive up to $770 for immediate emergency needs, plus up to $43,600 to assist with home repair costs and $43,600 for other recovery costs.
The state has $125m in tax credits set aside for insurance deductible up to $5000 per house
States $100m will go towards paying city’s clean up bill and physical infrastructure repair
$25m from state goes towards housing assistance for those displaced
City’s $30m will probably be spread to thin to too many things
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Are condominiums eligible for any of these?dbInSouthCity wrote: ↑Jun 10, 2025FEMA funds are pretty prescriptive
Individuals can receive up to $770 for immediate emergency needs, plus up to $43,600 to assist with home repair costs and $43,600 for other recovery costs.
The state has $125m in tax credits set aside for insurance deductible up to $5000 per house
States $100m will go towards paying city’s clean up bill and physical infrastructure repair
$25m from state goes towards housing assistance for those displaced
City’s $30m will probably be spread to thin to too many things
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Sounds pretty decent!stlurbanist wrote: ↑Jun 10, 2025Are condominiums eligible for any of these?dbInSouthCity wrote: ↑Jun 10, 2025FEMA funds are pretty prescriptive
Individuals can receive up to $770 for immediate emergency needs, plus up to $43,600 to assist with home repair costs and $43,600 for other recovery costs.
The state has $125m in tax credits set aside for insurance deductible up to $5000 per house
States $100m will go towards paying city’s clean up bill and physical infrastructure repair
$25m from state goes towards housing assistance for those displaced
City’s $30m will probably be spread to thin to too many things
Are the FEMA funds to individuals grants, or do they have to be paid back at some point?
This is one of those examples where St. Louis did exceptionally well in getting what is needed but people will still say something like “Only in St. Louis will leaders fail this hard.”
The next criticism is gonna be about non-profits and corruption as to where all the money goes. Just watch. It's already started from some people.
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Majority of buildings damaged in DeBaliviere Place are historic condominium buildings. Would funds be available for these buildings?
On an individual unit basis I don't see why there would be any different eligibility. For condo buildings as a whole, the association should be carrying adequate insurance and reserves to cover deductibles. Otherwise, they are doing everyone a disservice. I know, sometimes easier said than done.stlurbanist wrote: ↑Jun 11, 2025Majority of buildings damaged in DeBaliviere Place are historic condominium buildings. Would funds be available for these buildings?
The day after approving STL FEMA, Trump says it’s time to shut the program down. He also humiliated Kehoe with this…
“A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can’t handle it, the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn’t be governor.”
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/11/poli ... -out-trump
“A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can’t handle it, the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn’t be governor.”
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/11/poli ... -out-trump
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It's going to be alright. If the regime pulls FEMA funding from St. Louis, next time Kehoe will send 42 National Guard troops to help.addxb2 wrote: ↑Jun 11, 2025The day after approving STL FEMA, Trump says it’s time to shut the program down. He also humiliated Kehoe with this…
“A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can’t handle it, the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn’t be governor.”
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/11/poli ... -out-trump
Just spend some of the FEMA funds buying Trump Coins, post about it on Truth Social, make it clear that we think he's a great president (some say the greatest), and viola, the problem goes away.preservation.research.office wrote: ↑Jun 12, 2025It's going to be alright. If the regime pulls FEMA funding from St. Louis, next time Kehoe will send 42 National Guard troops to help.addxb2 wrote: ↑Jun 11, 2025The day after approving STL FEMA, Trump says it’s time to shut the program down. He also humiliated Kehoe with this…
“A governor should be able to handle it, and frankly, if they can’t handle it, the aftermath, then maybe they shouldn’t be governor.”
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/11/poli ... -out-trump
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The non-profit crisis of corruption has been going on for a long time in many different cities. It's real and everything should be transparent and exposed.Auggie wrote: ↑Jun 10, 2025The next criticism is gonna be about non-profits and corruption as to where all the money goes. Just watch. It's already started from some people.addxb2 wrote: ↑Jun 10, 2025This is one of those examples where St. Louis did exceptionally well in getting what is needed but people will still say something like “Only in St. Louis will leaders fail this hard.”
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Considering the above conversation about non profits, I am about to donate another considerable amount of money to relief. I have always believed in the rejuvenation of Fountain Park and hoped for the revival of the Ville. Where should I donate money? Urban League?
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I assume because you post on this site you might have a vague interest in architecture. Ever considered funding the building of a house? Or 50?delmar2debaliviere2downtown wrote: ↑Jun 13, 2025Considering the above conversation about non profits, I am about to donate another considerable amount of money to relief. I have always believed in the rejuvenation of Fountain Park and hoped for the revival of the Ville. Where should I donate money? Urban League?
I have a bunch of of very useful items to donate. Where's the drop off at?