AROMA PARK, IL — A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will soon open for residents impacted by the recent tornado to connect with recovery resources and support services in one convenient location, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
Organized by United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, The MARC will be hosted at Aroma Park United Methodist Church, 209 W. 3rd St. in Aroma Park on Monday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Tuesday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The center is opening to assist residents amid the impact of a deadly EF-3 tornado that tore through Aroma Park on Tuesday. The tornado, with winds of up to 150 mph, touched down Tuesday night and caused widespread damage. The tornado tracked from just west of Aroma Park to Lake Village, Indiana, before ending near DeMotte, Indiana. The tornado killed three—including an Aroma Park man found Thursday afternoon, and an elderly couple in Lake Village, Indiana.
At the MARC, community members will be able to meet with a variety of service providers offering assistance related to housing support, financial and utility relief, insurance guidance, legal assistance, employment services, health and mental health support, food access, hygiene supplies, pet assistance, and other recovery resources. Teams will also be available to help connect residents with cleanup support, debris removal guidance, and other next steps in the recovery process.
The MARC is designed to bring multiple organizations together in one place so individuals and families affected by the storm can learn about available resources, ask questions, and receive help navigating the path forward.