State assisting local resource center after severe storms, flooding in northcentral region

Harrisburg, Pa. — At the request of county officials, the Shapiro Administration will support a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to assist individuals and families that sustained losses from damages caused by severe storms and heavy rain Sept. 2 and 3.

The MARC is open to residents and business owners in Centre, Clinton, and Lycoming counties who were affected by the recent severe storms.

“Torrential rain and strong wind caused damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure in many communities across northcentral Pennsylvania,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and services available in one location for the community makes it a little easier for everyone to navigate the recovery process.” 

The MARC will be open at the Beech Creek Blanchard Fire Company, 38 Locust St., Beech Creek during the following dates and times:

• Thursday, Sept. 10 from 12 to 8 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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Multiple county agencies and offices, the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (PAVOAD), and other volunteer and community organizations will be available to provide local services. Pennsylvania state agencies scheduled to participate or provide information include: 

• PA Department of Aging,
• PA Department of Environmental Protection,
• PA Department of Human Services,
• PA Emergency Management Agency, and
• PA Insurance Department.

Some of the resources provided by organizations supporting the MARC include information on checking insurance coverage for damages, benefits and disabilities support, community support services, and other recovery information and resources available.

Homeowners, renters, private non-profits, and businesses with damage from the Sept. 2 and 3 severe weather are encouraged to report those damages to their local emergency management agency as soon as possible to assist with determining whether additional recovery support is available.