State and local agencies will provide information and resources to help Erie residents and businesses cope with property damage from the Sept. 2-3 windstorm.
The state-supported Multi-Agency Resource Center will be open to the public Sept. 17-19 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 1022 Liberty St.
“Strong wind from the severe storms caused significant damage to many homes, businesses and public property across Erie,” said Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield. “Having necessary resources and services available in one location for the community makes it a little easier for everyone to navigate the recovery process.”
Large downed trees surround a house on South Shore Drive at Seminole Drive in Erie on Sept. 4, 2026, a day after a powerful storm ripped through the area.
Information on checking insurance coverage for damages, benefits and disabilities support, community support services, and other recovery information and resources will be available.
What agencies will be there?
Participating agencies include the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.
State agencies participating are the departments of agriculture and human services, PEMA, Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the attorney general’s office.
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Homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses whose property was damaged by the storm are encouraged to report those damages to their local emergency management agency or through the Erie County online portal as soon as possible to assist with determining whether additional recovery support is available.
‘Still a lot to do’
Erie Mayor Daria Devlin and Erie County Executive Christina Vogel pledged to continue to do everything possible to support those affected by the storm.
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Toppled trees damaged houses on Bayview Drive at the foot of Lincoln Avenue in Erie during a powerful storm that ended in the early morning of Sept. 3, 2026. (ED PALATTELLA/ERIE TIMES-NEWS)
“We know there is still a lot to do, but we will continue to show up for our residents, work together and do everything we can to help our community recover,” Devlin said.
“We will continue working with our state and local partners to make sure our residents have the support they need to recover and rebuild,” Vogel said.
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Contact Valerie Myers at vmyers@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie residents can find storm recovery help Sept. 17-19 at resource hub