KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Multi-Agency Resource Centers will be set up to assist those impacted by the recent floods in the metro area.
The American Red Cross, in cooperation with the cities of Grandview and Harrisonville, the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency and other partners will open the resource centers (MARCs) this week.
On Monday, August 28, a MARC will be opened in Harrisonville from 1-7 p.m. at the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, 2600 E. Mechanic Street.
On Tuesday, August 29, a MARC will be opened in Grandview, also from 1-7 p.m. at the Southview Christian Church, 13608 Norby road.
Proof of address is required to receive available services and referrals. Child care will be available for those needing assistance.
Affected residents may get social service assistance, insurance and legal information, emergency financial assistance, health and wellness referrals.
Red Cross caseworkers will be meeting with affected residents to help them in the recovery process and connect with other resources they might need.
Those who would like to contribute to the Red Cross can go to redcross.org, call 1-800-REDCROSS, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10.00 donation. Those donations help provide food, shelter, clean-up and relief supplies and emotional support for those affected by disasters.
