Multiagency Resource Centers (MARCs) opening in St. Pete, Dunedin
Pinellas County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are establishing Multi-agency Resource Centers (MARCs) with storm recovery services at the Enoch D. Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, and Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Ave.
The St. Petersburg site opened today, Tuesday, Oct. 15, and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Dunedin site opens Thursday at 1 p.m. and will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. thereafter. Any changes to the schedules will be updated at disaster.pinellas.gov.
The MARCs will be staffed with personnel from federal, state and regional partners to ensure that residents impacted by hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby have access to helpful resources. Among the steps residents will be able to take are:
- Receiving guidance on applying for FEMA Individual Assistance through Disaster Survivor Assistance specialists.
- Request assistance from nonprofit and state partners for food, water, housing and more through Hope Florida navigators.
- Meet with a representative from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to inquiry about storm recovery resources for the disabled.
- Apply for a replacement driver’s license or ID through a representative with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
These centers are in addition to the centrally located Disaster Recovery Center/MARC that is open at the Florida Botanical Gardens, Magnolia Room, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, which offers expanded services.
When visiting a MARC or DRC/MARC, it’s a good idea to bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information, and any documentation related to your disaster-related losses to facilitate the application process and ensure you receive the appropriate assistance.
Residents can register for FEMA assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, via the FEMA app or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).