Officials from the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency have announced the establishment of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide on-site assistance to survivors of the devastating tornado that struck the city of Minden on April 26. Minden, which received the most damage in Pottawattamie County, will host the MARC, which aims to function as a comprehensive assistance center offering vital information and services to disaster survivors.Approximately 15 organizations will attend Minden this Saturday and Sunday to assist at the MARC. Services available include health and mental health support, temporary housing arrangements, legal aid, and more. Efforts to establish future MARCs in locations such as Crescent, Treynor, and Council Bluffs are underway, with the assurance that all MARCs will be open to all Pottawattamie County residents affected by the tornado outbreak.Assessment of structural damage throughout the county is ongoing, with estimates indicating around 300 homes and businesses have suffered some damage. In Minden alone, officials report 48 homes destroyed, leading to displacement of residents. Access to the city remains limited to residents, public safety personnel, and utility crews due to safety hazards, though officials express hope that outside volunteer assistance will soon be permitted.Power has been restored to all habitable homes and businesses in Minden. The state of Iowa, in partnership with the city of Minden, has secured contract services for a temporary water treatment plant and debris removal, expediting the recovery process.Despite the significant damage, there has been no reported need for food, water, or emergency shelter anywhere in Pottawattamie County. All communities in the county have received ample donations of household items, which are accessible at multiple locations, including Crescent City Hall, Neola Area Community Center, and Treynor City Hall. Monetary donations can be directed to the Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund, which will support impacted areas throughout the region. A separate fund is being established specifically for donations benefiting the Minden community.Local and state officials are exploring avenues for federal funding, urging property owners to report storm-related damage on the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency website.The MARC will operate at the Minden United Church of Christ on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. until noon and on Sunday, May 5, from 1-4 p.m.