I'm sharing links from a Facebook page Extreme Storm Recovery listing sources to help those impacted by the deadly tornado outbreak last weekend.
ORGANIZATIONS:
Team Rubicon
https://donate.teamrubiconusa.org/Donation/2023teneseetornadoes/
Hands On Nashville
Community Resource Center
https://crcmidtn.org/#navigation
Churches of Christ Disaster Relief
https://www.disasterreliefeffort.org/
United Way of Sumner County
https://www.unitedwaysumner.org/
Samaritans Purse
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/deadly-tornadoes-rumble-through-tennessee/
Operation BBQ Relief
https://operationbbqrelief.org
Mercy Chefs
https://mercychefs.com/tennessee
Gods Pit Crew
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
https://www.cfmt.org/story/middle-tennessee-emergency-response-fund/
Second Harvest Food Bank
https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/
GOFUNDME:
Support for the Méndez Family
(2 year old boy and mother, Madison )
Support for the Burnham Family
(10 year old boy, Clarksville)
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-burnham-family
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
CLARKSVILLE:
Supply donations
YAIPak Outreach, a community organization located at 1255 Paradise Hill Road in Clarksville, announced that its warehouse is open to receive donations. A full list of drop-off sites is available on its Facebook page. As of Monday morning, the organization's disaster team is asking for any donations of:
Paper towels
Household cleaning supplies
Hygiene items
Duct tape
Flashlights
Portable lights
Work gloves
Small generators
Plywood
Hammers & Nails
Rope
Monetary donations are also being accepted at all Kroger locations in Middle Tennessee and southern Kentucky. All proceeds will go directly to the American Red Cross to aid victims.
The City of Clarksville created a hotline for people willing to volunteer with debris clean-up. To volunteer with tornado recovery efforts, call 931-245-2988, city of Clarksville Communications Director Jimmy Settle said Sunday at a news conference at Northeast High School in Clarksville. A shelter is also set up at the high school and Mosaic Church for displaced residents.
Montgomery County EMA is organizing volunteers. Call 931-245-2988 to sign up.
Mosaic Church is organizing volunteers to assist people in the area, or you can request assistance. Here’s a link to their signup form: https://mymosaicchurch.us/disasterrelief
Aerial Recovery is set up at the Regal movie theater. To serve with them, complete this form before arriving. https://form.typeform.com/to/srIP6uag
Gateway Baptist Church, 475 Ringgold Road, is setting up a dropoff location for donations. The drop off times will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. They need nonperishable food items, clothing (all sizes), shoes (all sizes), jackets (all sizes), water and monetary donations.
Northeast High School is overwhelmed with donations. If you wish to donate items, please take them to 120 Merchants Blvd., and they will be distributed from there.
Pet supply donations
Pet Studio is collecting supplies for displaced pets and families. Food for every type of pet – dogs, cats, reptiles, birds- can be dropped off starting 8:30 a.m. Monday at 1960 1B Madison Street.
Financial donations
Austin Peay State University is collection donations to help their students, faculty and staff who have been affected by the storm. Donations may be given through http://givetoapsu.com/GovsEmergencyFund,
Salvation Army is assessing areas that have been hit and will begin snack and hydration service alongside emotional and spiritual care in Clarksville. Monetary donations are needed, and 100% of donations given will be used to fund emergency response and recovery efforts for this disaster. Donations can be sent through HelpSalvationArmy.org, by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or by mail to The Salvation Army, PO Box 436437, Louisville, KY, 40253 – please put December 2023 Middle Tennessee Tornadoes on your memo line.
The American Red Cross is collectiong monetary donations at redcross.org.
MADISON/HENDERSONVILLE:
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter at Cornerstone Church/Cross Point Church on Stop 30 Road in Hendersonville for people who have been displaced from their homes and/or need to report structural damage, receive food, or address medical needs.
Over 50 cots, food and blankets are available at the site for anyone who was impacted by Saturday’s deadly tornadoes.
Nashville Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) are asking Davidson County to fill out a form if they were impacted by the tornado and are in need of any assistance. The form asks residents what they’re in need of and will take about 76-96 hours to get a response, according to the organization.
Pawster Nashville
If you or someone you know has been displaced and needs help care for animals, Pawster Nash is offering assistance. Contact them by texting 615-434-4913, or complete an intake form here. https://pawsternashville.org/help/
In an effort to assist with those affected by the tornadoes in the Goodlettsville, Madison and Hendersonville areas, the Impact Church of Nashville is becoming a “drop-off” location for essential needs. Items like cases of water, non-perishable food, hygiene supplies and women feminine products will all be accepted.
To donate items, visit the Impact Church of Nashville at 705 Rivergate Parkway. Donations will be accepted from Tuesday, Dec. 12 until Friday, Dec. 15. Additional donations can also be next week from Monday, Dec. 18 until Friday, Dec. 22. Drop off time are 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Blood Assurance is requesting donations to help hospital patients suffering from storm-related injuries. O-positive and O-negative donors are critically needed, according to officials. Donors can click here to make an appointment at any Middle Tennessee donation center or blood drive.
https://www.bloodassurance.org/schedule
Mercy Chefs is asking for volunteers to help prep and package meals for those around the Nashville community on select days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning tomorrow until Jan. 3, 2024. Those interested can sign up at this link - https://www.hon.org/opportunity/a0CVN000005knyI2AQ/prep-and-package-meals-tornado23
Searchable Volunteer Opportunities:
https://www.hon.org/search?shareId=b7d411872dc24eeca89334111f097545
SPRINGFIELD:
As of 12:30 p.m. Monday, a few spots remain for volunteers to help distribute water in Robertson County with the United Way of Greater Nashville. Those interested can sign up at this link, and volunteers should wear warm clothing and be prepared to stand for long periods of time.
We are now in Meteorological Winter, but it is not uncommon for us to see severe weather during this time. In fact, is has become quite common. While there is no snow in the forecast for the upcoming week ( I know bummer right?), we do have a threat for severe weather in Dixie Alley and portions of Tornado Alley. There is a chance for thunderstorms in Central Kentucky on Saturday, at this time severe weather does not seem to be a concern for my area. A 15% Slight Risk has been introduced for Saturday in portions of Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas, here all modes of severe weather is possible and conditions will need to be monitored as we get closer to the weekend.
