In the months following the tornadoes that struck several St. Louis neighborhoods, Washington University researchers have been working alongside community partners to better understand the environmental health impacts facing residents. Through the Environmental Health Initiative, teams are conducting neighborhood walkthroughs, listening sessions, and field assessments to identify concerns such as mold, debris exposure, and air-quality changes.
This collaborative effort centers community priorities at every stage, ensuring that data gathered supports what residents say they need most during long-term recovery. Together, local organizations and WashU researchers are using these findings to inform next-step strategies for safer, healthier homes across the region.