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Today, we hold space to grieve the lives and legacies that have been lost, and to reflect on the first year. We also commit to moving forward as there is still more work to do. Thanks to everyone who was and is with the City.
All City offices will be closing today at 2 p.m. on account of the possibility of severe weather. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is up and running.
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You are invited to attend the State of the City address at City Hall tonight at 6 p.m.
This event is open to the public and will also be live-streamed on the City of St. Louis YouTube channel.
We hope you'll join us tomorrow evening to learn more about where the City has been, where we’re at now, and where we’re going. You can join the live stream on YouTube through STLTV’s @CityofStLouisMissouri channel or directly at https://t.co/NTMpQaW4xl.
According to @SLMPD, 23 juveniles were detained last night. Of those, 17 were from the County, and 6 were from the City. No incidents of juvenile gun violence were reported.
Please remember that the curfew is in effect again this evening.
Youth are exempt if they are with a parent/guardian, or with an adult (age 21+) approved by a parent; going home from work, school, or religious/community activities (within 1 hour of the activity's end); or outside their home or a neighbor’s home (with no concerns raised).
Winter weather is returning to St. Louis with low temperatures and an increased probability of high winds and snow this evening. Transportation to shelter will be available Monday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Please call 211 if you or someone you know needs access to shelter.
St. Louisans of Irish heritage gathered at City Hall this morning to raise the Irish flag and celebrate the rich history, culture, and enduring contributions of Irish Americans to our city, our state, and our nation ☘️
Happy Irish-American Heritage Month!
With the possibility of a wintry mix, crews are out today pretreating arterial routes. We’ll also have a crew on standby this evening and overnight in the event of accumulation.
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While this work is ongoing, do not park along these sections of Jefferson.
Access to cross streets will be maintained, except when operations are directly passing by the intersection.
Please proceed slowly when driving near crews or in lanes where the pavement has been removed.
South Jefferson Avenue is getting new pavement, new stripes and improved safety features, including enhanced crosswalks, curb bump-outs and raised medians.
This is part of the ARPA-funded $46 million project to improve safety on more than 30 miles of St. Louis arterials.
If traveling between Chouteau and Gravois, note that we will be removing the old pavement this week and repaving the road next week.
If traveling between Gravois and Chippewa, note that we will begin removing the old pavement next week. Two-way traffic will remain open.
The City of St. Louis will be at Code Blue Level 3 through the morning of Feb. 24., meaning more than 450 emergency shelter beds and transportation to shelter will be available.
Call 211 to get connected to shelter and transportation.
Happy Lunar New Year!
The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy and determination. This is a special year, called the Year of the Fire Horse, and we’re wishing everyone a powerful and prosperous new year!
The City of St. Louis will be at Code Blue level 3 tonight, meaning more than 450 emergency shelter beds and transportation to shelter will be available.
Call 211 to get connected to shelter and transportation.
Force detectives have been requested to the City Justice Center to investigate an in-custody death after a female detainee reportedly experienced a medical emergency. She was taken to the hospital where she died. An investigation is underway.
Today, the Mayor shared information about shelters and supporting the unhoused this winter. With dangerous weather still in full swing, it’s important that we watch out for one another. Please call 211 to get connected to resources if you or someone you know needs help.
600+ emergency shelter beds are available in St. Louis tonight and around the clock through Friday morning, in addition to the baseline of 400.
Call 211 to get connected to shelter and transportation.