McLean County EMA to open resource center after historic flooding

Posted on July 12, 2021

*Agencies or businesses that would like to participate should contact McLean County EMA at (309) 888-5020 or [email protected]. (WJBC file photo)*

BLOOMINGTON – After historic flooding across the area, the McLean County Emergency Management Agency is opening a Multi-Agency Resource Center, or MARC.

The MARC will open Saturday, July 17th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday July 18th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A location is still being confirmed.

Officials from the agency say there is a ‘significant’ number of people and businesses that need assistance, according to a press release.

“We will be working with local and state agencies to bring assistance to the people and businesses affected by the severe weather from June 25 – June 27,” a statement from Acting Director of the McLean County EMA, Cathy Beck read.

Typically, MARC’s bring together representatives from agencies like the Illinois Department of Human Services, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other local assistance agencies.

The county issued a disaster declaration June 30th to help with damage assessments.

Agencies or businesses that would like to participate should contact McLean County EMA at (309) 888-5020 or [email protected].

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