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TEMPE, Ariz. - The city of Tempe opened a Disaster Assistance Center to help victims of the recent microburst get help with everything from food and shelter to utilities and construction.

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About a dozen organizations, including the Red Cross, Salvation Army and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), circled the conference room, offering services to hundreds of residents impacted by the Oct. 13 storm .

"I came here today to see if I could get some assistance with one of my fences at my property that was blown down," said resident Steve Boyd.

Monique Rodriguez, interim emergency manager for the City of Tempe, said the city's initial focus on life safety and utilities has shifted to offering broader resources.

"So our initial efforts were focused o

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