Rolla Missouri Disaster Relief Information
573-364-3989
Police Dept:
573-308-1213
911 for emergencies
Phelps Health Hospital:
573-364-9000
Rolla Municipal Utilities:
573-364-1572
573-426-3860
Phelps County Health Dept:
573-458-6010
Salvation Army:
573-386-4919
Hwy Patrol:
573-368-2345
MO Dept of Transportation
(MoDOT):
573-368-2567
Ready.gov Missouri Page
Dept. of Health & Senior Services
573-751-6400
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Recent Information
News Release
Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Phelps Counties to Close
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Butler and Phelps counties are scheduled to close permanently.
The Butler County DRC will close Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.
The Butler County DRC is located at:
MPC World Impact Center Conference Center
727 Ridge Ave.
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Hours of operation – Mon – Wed: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Phelps County DRC will close Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
The Phelps County DRC is located at:
Phelps County Courthouse Community Room
200 N. Main St.
Rolla, MO 65401
Hours of operation – Mon – Thurs: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Help is still available online and by phone. The fastest way to stay in touch with FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also call 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app.
The FEMA application deadline for the March 14-15 severe storms is July 22, 2025. Apply online or by phone.
Homeowners and renters affected by the March 14-15 disaster in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance that includes rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair and other needs.
Announcement 1:
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open tomorrow, June 4 in Phelps County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025.
To learn more, click here
Announcement 2:
PUBLIC NOTICE – June 2, 2025: FEMA will be hosting an informational booth at Summerfest on Saturday, June 7th. Stop by to get valuable information and answers to any questions you may have
SBA Disaster Loan Program Information:
Fact Sheet
English Click Here | Spanish Click Here
Informative Brochures:
To learn more about FEMA Housing inspections and information about FEMA inspectors and the damage inspection process, click here.
Missourians in 18 counties impacted by the severe storms March 14-15 are now eligible to apply for assistance to help support their disaster recovery. It’s free, and as easy as a 20-minute phone call or a click online.
Additional information can be found by clicking here
04/02/2025
Storm Tree Debris Removal – Final Round
Attention Rolla residents: City crews are starting the final round of free curbside pick-up for storm tree debris! If you still have tree debris at your curb for removal by end of day, Friday, April 4th, Email your address to resilientrolla@rollacity.org to make sure you’re on the list!
Property Owners may still continue to dispose of tree debris at the Adrian/Oak Lane Drive Site and (when it is open again) the compost site off McCutchen.
Spring Clean-Up Alert
Don’t forget—our annual Spring Clean-up event is happening this Saturday, April 5th. Keep these items separate from storm clean-up.
Storm Housing Debris Collection –
City crews will also begin picking up storm housing debris starting Monday, April 7th.
Let’s work together to keep Rolla beautiful and resilient!
- Saturday will be the last day that the command center for volunteers will be stationed at Big Lots.
- Volunteers that are bagging small trash debris, can curb those bags or unload at the Sharp Road Dumpsters.
- Monday, the command center will be set-up from 8:00am to noon, in the lower lot of the Rolla City Hall (near the shade structure frame) for small groups to check-in, get trash bags and assignment.
- The Command Center number will still be active 573-415-9878. Citizens needing to utilize volunteer services can still call that number.
- STORM TREE DEBRIS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 22ND AND SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD
- Curb it! The city is actively loading storm tree debris that is stacked at the curb.
- Storm tree debris can be unloaded at the Oak Lane Road site.
- Storm tree debris can be taken to the Compost site past the Recycling Center off Old St. James on McCutcheon from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Curb it! Separate best you can, (metal from wood etc.) and the city will pick-up once other priorities are cleared. It might be a couple weeks.
- Small loads that can be off loaded by hand, can be taken to the dumpster site on Sharp Road from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
- Saturday, the transfer station will be open until 11:00am.
- Sunday, the transfer station will be closed.
The tornado that struck the Rolla community has been confirmed as an EF2. The storm caused significant damage, with over 750 structures affected within the city limits. An additional 150+ structures are estimated to have been damaged outside Rolla within Phelps County.
Volunteers are still needed to assist with cleanup efforts. If you can help, please check in at the Big Lots. 1001 S Bishop in Rolla, from 9 to 5. Please do not self-deploy to any locations. Donated supplies can also be brought to the Big Lots parking lot. Anyone in need of cleanup assistance is encouraged to reach out to us at 573-415-9878.
Utility teams are actively working to restore services, and we are hopeful they will be restored within a week.
We are deeply saddened to report a weather-related fatality resulting from a generator being operated inside a residence. We urge everyone to prioritize safety by never operating generators indoors or near residences.
The damage across our community is extensive, and the recovery journey will be challenging. However, our community is resilient, and we will overcome this difficult time together. Please remain patient as response teams work tirelessly to restore services. Please continue to check on your neighbors.
Our hearts go out to everyone, impacted by the devastating storm that struck the Rolla community last night. We are grateful that at this time no fatalities have been reported, but we have suffered some minor injuries and significant property loss. Our thoughts are with those recovering and all who are facing the difficult days ahead.
The Rolla Police Department, Phelps County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, along with Fire Department teams are actively responding. Efforts are ongoing, and we are working to secure impacted areas. We ask residents to avoid unnecessary travel to allow first responders and utility teams to operate safely. A shelter has been established at the First Baptist Church at 801 North Cedar Street, and emergency resources are being deployed to assist those in need.
The damage across the Rolla community is extensive, and we understand the road to recovery will be long. Our community is strong, and we will get through this together. We encourage everyone to check on their neighbors and remain patient as response teams work to restore safety and services. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Fire
(573) 364-3989
Police
(573) 308-1213
Environmental
573-364-6693
Parks
(573) 364-8222
