Two Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs) Open to Further Aid Residents and Business Owners in Need of Assistance

Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 22, 2024) - Hillsborough County and the Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) have opened two Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) to assist individuals impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

The new locations are Gandy Boat Ramp, 5108 W Gandy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33611, and Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico, FL 33596. The centers are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until further notice. The centers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and will reopen on Friday, Nov. 29.

The MARC locations are expected to be staffed with personnel from federal, state, and regional partners and nonprofit agencies to ensure residents have access to all available post-storm resources. MARCs are open to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits seeking assistance or needing help in completing applications after being impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

For the most current information regarding hurricane recovery resources, residents are encouraged to visit HCFL.gov/StormRecovery.

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Residents and visitors are encouraged to register for HCFL Alert, Hillsborough County's official public notification system for emergency and urgent alerts. To receive messages by email, phone, and text, go to HCFL.gov/HCFLAlert. For the latest emergency-related information visit HCFL.gov/StaySafe. Residents without digital access are encouraged to call (833) HC STORM or (833) 427-8676, the County's storm information and helpline.