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DISASTER RESPONSE

United Ways of Tennessee's heart goes out to the victims of the recent floods.  Here are resources for those needing help or wanting to give help:

To get help statewide:

Contact 2-1-1, our state's easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. United Ways of Tennessee and the Tennessee Alliance of Information and Referral systems worked together to expand 2-1-1, and it is now available to provide referrals to a broad range of health and human services in all Tennessee counties-and is a tremendous resource in times of disaster.  You may also access information by linking to www.211tn.org.  

Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or www.fema.gov.  The following information will be asked for when you apply:

• the address of damaged property

• names of people living in the household

• a description of the damages

• insurance information

• social security number

• a phone number you may be reached at

• an address where you receive mail

When you apply, you will be given a FEMA application number. Please keep this number for future reference as you will need it each time you contact FEMA.  Only damages that are not covered by insurance can qualify for FEMA disaster assistance.  Additionally, please note:

• When contacting FEMA to file a claim, either call OR go online--DO NOT DO BOTH. If you do both, FEMA will send the claim to an error file and victim will be kicked out ofsystem.

• When flood victims are dealing with FEMA, document all damage. If possible, have before and after photos. Keep duplicate copy of information at home.

Other statewide resources and general information:

Tennessee's Department of Human Services is offering assistance to low income individuals and families impacted by the flooding.  For more information, click on this link:   http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/flood/flood.html

Information on assistance for non-profit organizations is available at this link:

http://www.babc.com/files/upload/Disaster%20Relief%20Alert_May%2012%202010.pdf

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder-

statewide outreach resource at http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/tennesseepathfinder/

Nashville Better Business Bureau - Simple TIPS to helps consumers and businesses begin flood damage recovery and not be a victim for a second time at http://nashville.bbb.org/article/simple-tips-to-help-consumers-and-businesses-begin-flood-damage-recovery-and-not-be-a-victim-for-a-second-time

Conexion Americas - "Alertas Inundacion" information in Spanish/Fact Sheet: Immigrant Eligibility for Disaster Assistance at http://www.conamericas.com/

Tennessee Baptist Convention - Disaster Response Team at 615-371-2024 or http://www.tnbaptist.org/.  They have a kitchen setup at Judson Baptist from which emergency relief vehicles are dispatched to bring food to victims out in the county. Flood victims needing help can call David Acres at 615-371-7927.  They are also accepting volunteers who can provide "muscle" to work with the groups trained teams in moving furniture and debris to the street.

Tennessee Conference of United Methodist Churches - Response & Recovery at 615-329-1177 or http://www.tnumc.org/.Cleaning and sanitary supplies in "Flood Buckets" are being distributed by local churches. Flood victims can call 615-329-1177 to find out where to pick up a bucket and UM churches can call 615-695-2765 to schedule a time to pick up a supply.  They are also accepting volunteers.

WHERE TO GET AND GIVE HELP (alphabetically by location)

Benton and Humphreys Counties:

The United Ways of Benton and Humphreys Counties are accepting financial donations at living supplies at: P.O. Box 212, (122 West Main Street for drop-off), Waverly, TN  37185.  If you need temporary shelter, food, clothing, cleaning supplies, tools for clean-up, and volunteer opportunities, call Susan Goodman at the United Way office at 931-296-4588.

Clarksville: 

United Way of the Greater Clarksville area is accepting drop-offs of food, water, clothing, and cleaning supplies, as well as financial donations at 1300 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN  37040.  For additional information on  relief fund collection & distribution sites go to www.theleafchronicle.com.   Click on Flood Recovery Expo, related articles/Flood 2010 Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Dickson County:

The United Way of Dickson County is accepting financial donations at 710 E. College Street, Suite 400, Dickson, TN  37056.

Nashville/Davidson County:

• Detailed information regarding United Way efforts can be found at http://www.unitedwaynashville.org/nashvilleflood/, including a link to donate.

• Text to give $10 to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville's "Restore the Dream" Fund. Text the word RESTORE to UNITED (864833).

• Download this inspiring song "Won't Be Shaken By No Storm" from Erika Chambers, a Nashville independent artist and United Way team member at http://unitedwaynashville.bandcamp.com/. A beautiful coincidence, she wrote this song in January and finished production last week just before the rains began. She is giving 100% of the proceeds to United Way of Metropolitan Nashville's "Restore the Dream" Fund.

• Purchase Nashville Flood Relief Posters benefiting United Way of Metropolitan Nashville on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AMP-Advocate-Marketing-Print/297673694931?v=app_135607783795&ref=ts

• www.nashville.gov/flood/ includes up-to-date information on Nashville-Davidson County resources, assistance centers, emergency shelters, volunteer opportunities and other information.

Rutherford and Cannon Counties:

• The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is accepting donations. Checks may be made out to the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. Please include "Flood Relief Fund" in the memo line of the check. Checks may be delivered in person to 615 Memorial Blvd., Suite 200, or mailed to P.O. Box 330056, Murfreesboro, TN, 37133.

 Shelby, Fayette, Tipton and Lauderdale Counties:

• The first call for help for these counties is our United Way Dial 2-1-1 network (backup and outside Memphis number 901.415.2790). United Way partner agencies American Red Cross (901-726-1690) and Salvation Army (901-576-2284) have already established shelter and assistance for many people in these counties.

• United Way partner agency Volunteer Mid-South continues to function as our region's primary volunteer assistance program. They can be reached online at www.volunteermidsouth.org or by calling 901-523-2425.

• In addition, you may wish to contact the American Red Cross and Salvation Army (numbers above) directly to see if you can schedule training to serve as a shelter volunteer for future disasters. If you wish to give monetarily, we encourage you to direct your gifts to established nonprofit agencies to avoid being "scammed" by criminals who have pretended to create nonprofits addressing a one-time cause.

• Financial donations may be sent to the attention of Robert Mebane, Disaster Relief, United Way of the Mid-South, 6775 Lenox Center Court, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38115.

Sumner County:

• Information on how to donate as well as drop-off locations for living supplies are available at: http://www.unitedwaysumner.org/.

• Flood Shelters in Sumner County: Westmoreland - Lakeside Church of God on 31E; Westmoreland 1st Baptist on Hwy 52; Gallatin Civic Center; Long Hollow Baptist Church; New Shackle Island Fire Department; Hendersonville Fire Station #3 on Bonita Parkway, Hendersonville First Baptist Church; Cumberland Presbyterian in Goodlettsville, and GoodlettsvilleFirst Baptist.

• Hendersonville Flood Relief Page for info on donations needed, volunteers needed, drop off points, etc., please click here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434#!/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf

• GallatinFlood Relief Page for info on donations needed, volunteers needed, drop off points, etc., please click here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434#!/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share

• Goodlettsville News on Flood Relief, with various information listed on help needed, etc., please click here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434#!/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts

West Tennessee (Jackson area):

• 11 of 14 counties in our service area have been declared national disasters. The United Way of West TN is closely working with FEMA, EMS, Red Cross, Salvation Army and many other local partner agencies with emergency assistance and providing food, shelter and medicine. They are also working with the three shelters that are still open (Dyer, Haywood and McNairy County)

• Residents are being asked to call 2-1-1 (or the United Way office 731-422-1816) to find out where resources are available and where they can donate resources: varies by county. The United Way office is coordinating the collection of items for long-term recover and rebuilding.

• The United Way is an active partner with Disaster Recovery Services in Madison and Dyer County. We are raising funds for all our counties.Donations can be sent to the United Way of West Tennessee, Disaster Recovery, PO Box 2086, Jackson, TN 38302

Williamson County (Franklin area):

• Williamson County Emergency Management Agency is available at 615-790-5752 or http://www.williamson-tn.org/co_gov/depts/ema/home.htm

• Volunteers are needed to serve as caseworkers for Williamson County Long Term Recovery Team.  Volunteers will be assigned to families to assist them with paperwork and connecting with resources.  Training is provided, and volunteers will need to submit a background check.  It is anticipated that hundreds of caseworkers will be needed.  The team is also accepting donations of tools and supplies for rebuilding (e.g. drywall, flooring, etc.)  Also needed are businesses that can discount materials or supplies at cost.  Please email wcltrc@gmail.com. 

• Call United Way of Williamson County at 615-771-2312 to get your name on the contact list to be notified of volunteer opportunities as we receive them.

• Williamson County Health Depts. in Fairview and Franklin are giving free Hepatitis A and Tetanus shots. Children must have shot record (can get from school if info is lost).

• Contact Graceworks Ministries Inc. at 615-794-9055 if you have time to volunteer Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Second Harvest is in need of volunteers to sort food and assist with disaster relief.  Go to www.hon.org to sign up.
   
• The United Way of Williamson County's website, www.uwwc.org under "Volunteer" has a listing of the organizations that utilize volunteers in disaster relief. Victims of the flooding will need help with replacing items lost or damaged--prepaid Debit Cardsgood for purchases of perishable food, clothing, household items, etc. can be donated. Checks can be made out to United Way of Williamson County with Flood Relief included in the memo section. Any assistance can be dropped off ormailed to: United Way of Williamson County, 209 Gothic Court, Suite 107, Franklin, TN 37067.
  

• Don't forget to buy your Nashville Flood Relief T-shirt!  All profits are directly benefitting flood relief, with 100% of profits going to the victims through Cross Point Church, Grace Church in Nashville, United Way of Williamson County and MusiCares.  http://nashvilleflood.myshopify.com/  Nashville Flood Tees also needs help with packing and distributing.  For volunteer opportunities, please contact Matt Cox at matt@renderapparel.com.

Wilson County:

• Donations can be sent to the United Way at 102 East Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37088-3541, and the phone number for additional information or volunteer opportunities is 615-443-1871.

• Prime Outlets Mall's Relief Center is coordinating various volunteer efforts and is reachable at 615-557-5575.

• The Community help Center in Lebanon is assisting with clothing needs at 615-449-1856.

GIVE.  ADVOCATE.  VOLUNTEER.

LIVE UNITED.