LINCOLN — The Nebraska Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NEVOAD) and its community partners will open Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) at the Columbus Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3205 12th St, Columbus and the Ponca Tribal Headquarters, 2523 Woodbine St. in Niobrara.
The MARC will offer impacted residents additional aid and resources, including financial assistance for those who qualify, from multiple relief agencies. The MARC in Columbus will be open from 1 to 8 p.m., April 14. The MARC in Niobrara will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
The MARC brings relief resources and offers residents convenient access to agencies in one central location. The American Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Nebraska Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NEVOAD) are just a few of the organizations that will be available at the MARC.
Several MARCs that will be open throughout the flood zone over the coming weeks.
“Our goal is to get resources and referrals to people in need and anyone affected by the recent floods is welcome,” said Mark Lenz, Community Engagement and Partnerships Lead for the Red Cross disaster relief effort.
What: Multi-Agency Resource Center – Columbus, Nebraska
When: Sunday, April 14, 1 to 8 p.m.
Where: Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3205 12th St, Columbus, NE 68601
What: Multi-Agency Resource Center – Niobrara, Nebraska
When: Tuesday, April 16, 1 to 8 p.m.
Where: Ponca Tribal Headquarters, 2523 Woodbine Street, Niobrara, NE 68760
— Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Nebraska Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
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