The following services are provided by the department. However, for a full list of resources offered by other state agencies, please visit the Missouri Recovery Portal. The site also features important deadlines about when to apply for assistance.
Download and print a handout listing the department's flood resources.
Community Assistance
Division of Business and Community Services
Community Development Block Grant- Emergency
Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery
Disaster Assessment for Missouri Communities
This program provides assistance to communities to address conditions that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health and welfare of the community. The need must be a serious threat to health or safety, be immediate, and have developed or greatly intensified within the past 18 months. (573) 751-3600
Division of Energy
In response to recent severe weather events, Missouri public schools (K-12) and city and county governments (including water and wastewater plants) impacted by these severe weather events are eligible to apply for low-interest emergency loans. 1-855-522-2796
Citizen Assistance
Division of Workforce Development
Disaster Recovery: Missouri Jobs
When disaster strikes, we are here to help. For job seekers, we can provide online and in-person resources, products and services to you at no cost no matter where you are in Missouri. Find a Missouri Job Center here.
Public Service Commission
Storm Preparation (general awareness for all)
Severe weather can strike quickly, and sometimes, without warning. Keep track of power outages and learn more about how to prepare for severe weather. Customers can inquire about outages by either contacting their utilities’ customer service representatives or the Missouri Public Service Commission’s toll free hotline at 1-800-392-4211. Contact the Missouri Public Service Commission through PSC.MO.GOV if additional assistance is needed.
AmeriCorps Services
Do you need help cleaning up debris and muck from your yard? How about supplies for your family? Those in need of service, interested in volunteering or interested in donating to help with the recovery efforts should contact The United Way at 2-1-1 or at 211helps.org.
AmeriCorps volunteers have been deployed to help communities and citizens recover from the flood.
Housing Assistance
Missouri Housing Development Commission
If you are in need of housing assistance as a result of flooding, please contact a funded disaster agency located at the link below. If your county is not listed, please contact the United Day by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting https://helpingpeople.org/united-way-2-1-1/
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
The purpose of the ESG Program is to help individuals and families quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness.
The Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) Program provides funding to meet the need for home repair, modification and maintenance for low and moderate income homeowners in the non-metropolitan areas of Missouri. MHDC provides funding to eligible sub-grantees (Community Action Agencies, Regional Planning Commissions, Non-Profit Organizations) from its HOME allocation using a competitive application process which begins with the issuance of a Notice of Funding Availability.
Covid Relief and Other Resources
The State Assistance for Housing Relief Program (SAFHR) is keeping Missourians safe in their homes by providing emergency rent, utility and mortgage assistance. To learn more about SAFHR and other housing resources in Missouri visit the link below.
Business Assistance
Missouri Development Finance Board
Small Business Disaster Loan Program
To provide financial assistance and access to capital to businesses impacted by a natural disaster. This may include businesses sustaining direct property damage or local businesses sustaining interruptions to their operations and services because of temporary customer loss, temporary interference with access, or other impacts.
Division of Workforce Development
For employers, we’re here to help you connect with those skilled job seekers. Job-matching services, hiring and recruiting events, and customized training assistance are all offered at no cost by our experienced staff. Post a job now or contact us to request assistance tailored to meet your business needs! Find the nearest job center.
Additional Related Resources
Disaster Assessment for Missouri Businesses
Disaster Loan Application Assistance
In order to fill out an SBA disaster loan application, a business must fill out the proper paperwork. The Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Centers (MO SBTDC) are offering their professional expertise and assistance to streamline the process. It is important that businesses can get back to running their business and can do so while still applying for a loan.
To find assistance near you, click here.
Revolving Loan Fund Programs
These loans are made to new or expanding businesses or industries needing “gap” financing to fill in the difference of what they can contribute and what they can acquire from traditional financing institutions.
Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission- Revolving Loan Program
South Central Ozarks Council of Government- Revolving Loan Program
Meramec Regional Planning Commission- Revolving Loan Programs, etc.
Boonslick Regional Planning Commission- Revolving Loan Program
Map of other Regional Planning Commissions
