Tempe opening Disaster Assistance Center for residents impacted by storms

PHOENIX — Those in Tempe impacted by the disastrous Oct. 13 storm can access free emergency services at a Disaster Assistance Center that opens Thursday and closes on Saturday.

Residents and businesses can connect directly to the in-person recovery resources from noon to 7 p.m. at Community Christian Church, which is at 1701 S. College Ave.

Various agencies and organizations that can help people with cleanup, crisis counseling, debris removal, emotional care, food and emergency services and support for impacted ASU students, veterans and tribal members will all be available.

All services are free, according to a Wednesday announcement from the city of Tempe.

The temporary erection of the Disaster Assistance Center is just one of many ways city leaders want to help those impacted by the devastating microburst.

A full list of resources Tempe is providing to its residents can be found on the city’s website.

Why is disaster assistance needed after Tempe storm?

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods declared a state of emergency for the city on Wednesday. Both Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors agreed that the storm’s impact warranted the declaration.

The storm displaced more than 130 people, damaged nearly 80 businesses and apartment buildings, and caused power outages affecting over 27,000 residents at one point.

Many buildings had their roofs completely torn off, and countless trees were toppled across the city. Several landed on homes.

The storm followed a wet weekend of weather, as the Valley was hit by the remnants of Hurricanes Priscilla and Raymond, which had made landfall on Mexico’s west coast before moving north.

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