Disaster Assistance Center opens to the community – Chaifetz Arena, 1 South Compton Avenue
The City of St. Louis, in partnership with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and Saint Louis University, is opening a Disaster Assistance Center to serve as a central space for tornado-affected residents to connect with agencies offering guidance, resources, and assistance related to recovery and long-term support.
The Disaster Assistance Center will take place June 9-12 (Monday-Thursday), June 16-18 (Monday-Wednesday), and June 23-26 (Monday-Thursday), inside the Chaifetz Arena, located at 1 South Compton Avenue, St. Louis. The hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Residents should register for appointments for the DAC through the City’s website, stlouis-mo.gov/tornado/dac/. Individuals who cannot access the online registration form can call the United Way at 211 to seek assistance with registration. Appointments are for the top of each hour. The DAC process can take an hour to 90 minutes to speak with the various agencies and organizations providing services.
Attendees will need a photo identification with them. If the ID does not contain their current address, individuals will also need proof of their address (e.g., utility bills – electric, water, or phone bill; a piece of mail with the name and address included). Examples of photo ID can be found on the City of St. Louis website. The Missouri Department of Revenue will have its License Office on Wheels on-site to answer questions and replace state driver’s licenses and vehicle titles with proper documentation.
The St. Louis Area Foodbank will be providing food, water, and personal hygiene items to those registered for the Disaster Assistance Center.
Resources and services available will include vaccines, emotional support, mental health care, legal assistance, job programs, and more. Insurance consumer specialists from the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance will assist residents with understanding their insurance policies and navigating the claim process.
Free parking is available at the Olive-Compton parking garage at 3338 Olive Street. For individuals with mobility concerns, assistance will be available to travel from the garage to the arena. All attendees are asked to use Entrance C of the arena to access the DAC.
Please note: Uber is covering the cost of two round-trip rides (up to $50 each way) to the Disaster Assistance Center at the Chaifetz Arena.
To claim your free rides
- Open the Uber app and tap Account (bottom-right corner).
- Select Wallet ➜Promotions ➜ Add Promo Code.
- Enter STLRELIEF2025 and tap Add.
- Request your ride to or from “Chaifetz Arena” during the dates and hours above.
- The discount will appear automatically on your next qualifying trip.
Important details
- Each rider may redeem the code for two trips that start or end at the Disaster Assistance Center.
- The offer expires June 30, 2025 or when funding is exhausted.
- The discount does not cover tips and cannot be combined with other promotions.
For the latest updates, visit Uber’s St. Louis recovery blog (link in the app).
