Governor Kehoe to Hold Press Conference on Storm, Tornado Damage in St. Louis

Tomorrow, Governor Mike Kehoe will travel to St. Louis to hold a press conference with Mayor Cara Spencer.

Governor Kehoe issued the following statement earlier this evening, thanking first responders for their assistance and urging residents to avoid affected areas to allow assistance from emergency personnel:

"Claudia and I are deeply saddened to learn of the deaths and injuries caused by the tornadoes and severe storms that have affected much of the state today. Our prayers are with all those impacted.

"Thank you to the local first responders working to assist communities in St. Louis, Scott County, and across the state. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to assist this afternoon and our state agencies will continue to work with local partners to support the response and recovery throughout the night and for as long as it takes.

"The Missouri Task Force One Urban Search and Rescue team is deploying to the City of St. Louis to assist with search efforts.

"Please avoid damage areas so that first responders can help people in need of assistance and so that public works crews can clear debris.

"As we continue to monitor storm systems moving across the state tonight, please follow your local forecast closely, have several ways to receive weather warnings, and follow the advice of local officials."

Saturday,  May 17, 2025

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Mobile Command Center, Delmar Blvd & Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Media: Open

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