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Coverage dated October 27, 2026 to October 29, 2026

St. Louis Wraps First Phase of Tornado-Zone Demolitions, Plans Next Steps

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ST. LOUIS — Today, the City of St. Louis Recovery Office announced that Phase 1 emergency tornado zone demolitions are closing out in the North St. Louis neighborhoods hit by the May 16, 2025 tornado. The Recovery Office's focus is delivering hope for every resident: your home is safe, your neighbor…

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  1. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    St. Louis is wrapping up first phase of tornado demolitions, 17 months later (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis crews have demolished 560 buildings so far and expected to clear 140 more by the end of the year.

  2. FOX 2 St. Louis

    St. Louis nears end of first phase of tornado zone demolitions; hundreds more needed (opens FOX 2 St. Louis)

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    The city is nearing the end of the first phase of emergency demolitions in the tornado impact zone, but officials say hundreds of dangerous buildings remain and more than $40 million is needed to finish the work.

  3. River Bender

    St. Louis Wraps First Phase of Tornado-Zone Demolitions, Plans Next Steps (opens River Bender)

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    ST. LOUIS — Today, the City of St. Louis Recovery Office announced that Phase 1 emergency tornado zone demolitions are closing out in the North St. Louis neighborhoods hit by the May 16, 2025 tornado. The Recovery Office's focus is delivering hope for every resident: your home is safe, your neighbor…

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