notes: Sept, 2010 'We Are Home' Flood-Relief Program AVAILABLE funding 3 ways!! http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/24582133/detail.html ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.facebook.com/tennessean#!/tennessean?v=wall http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> Sept, 2010 'We Are Home' Flood-Relief Program AVAILABLE funding 3 ways!! http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/24582133/detail.html ====== NOAA’s National Weather Service Releases Report on May 2010 Nashville Flood January 12, 2011 http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110112_flooding.html ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.facebook.com/tennessean#!/tennessean?v=wall http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.facebook.com/tennessean#!/tennessean?v=wall http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> Sept, 2010 'We Are Home' Flood-Relief Program AVAILABLE funding 3 ways!! http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/24582133/detail.html ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.facebook.com/tennessean#!/tennessean?v=wall http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.facebook.com/tennessean#!/tennessean?v=wall http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Utility Says They Are 'Fully Committed To A Complete Cleanup' POSTED: 3:27 pm CDT June 14, 2010 UPDATED: 3:44 pm CDT June 14, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Karl Dean wants flood donations to go for rebuilding June 13, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Utility Says They Are 'Fully Committed To A Complete Cleanup' POSTED: 3:27 pm CDT June 14, 2010 UPDATED: 3:44 pm CDT June 14, 2010 http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100613/NEWS02/6130362/-1/NEWS0101/Dean+wants+flood+donations+to+go+for+rebuilding+homes ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

mission: FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 -- Nashville - (includes) See, Click, Fix this Flood Resources More News Video http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS0101 -> FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 -- Nashville - (includes) See, Click, Fix this Flood Resources - http://data.tennessean.com/floodresource/ More News Video http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS0101

parish: -> Various
name: 2010 May - (Tornado, Severe Weather and Floods) Tennessee -> 2010 TN FLOOD - INDEX (VARIOUS RESOURCES)
region: -> Middle, Western

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ PHOTO Gallory - http://www.jacksonsun.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=DQ&Dato=20100508&Kategori=STORM&Lopenr=5080802&Ref=PH 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== 05/13/2010 American Rivers releases plan for better flood management http://www.flyrodreel.com/blogs/tedwilliams/2010/may/american-releases-management ----- Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee Long Hollow Pike Dam http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ CUMBERLAND RIVER - ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - CUMBERLAND RIVER - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ----------- LEVEE BREAKS - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ -- http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100514/NEWS01/5140358/1002/Why+no+flood+warning?+residents+ask http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hVqyWDeVO9nH7MXzzL_ckYyYIxZQD9FKUO0O1 ----------- LEVEE BREAKS & Dams - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ 5/5/10 High water levels threatened Cumberland River dams http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/high-water-levels-threatened-cumberland-river-dams -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/14/news/companies/gaylord_opryland_flood.fortune/ CUMBERLAND RIVER - ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ----------- LEVEE BREAKS - SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee http://www.wral.com/news/national_world/national/video/7548317/ -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ SEARCH FOR: 2010 FLOODS - Springbrook Lake levee Fern Lake levee -- Levee break - toxic coal-burning power plant ASH samples found "concentrations of eight toxic chemicals range from twice to 300 times higher than drinking water limits.'' http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/14-3 ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 DONATION DRIVE - for FLOOD VICTIMS & PETS http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=530 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== ANIMALS - Publisher's Paw / Nashville Paw Magazine http://publishers-paw.nashvillepaw.com/?p=517 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- http://www.wkrn.com/Global/story.asp?S=12451416 May 08, 2010 4:00 PM PDT Federal assistance through FEMA is now available to individuals in Chester, Clay, DeKalb, Hardin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Stewart, Trousdale and Wayne counties. This brings the total number of counties to 42. Thirty counties were declared disaster areas earlier this week: Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery Robertson, Rutherford, Obion, Perry, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Williamson and Wilson counties. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.
mission: FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html -- Nashville - (includes) See, Click, Fix this Flood Resources More News Video http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS0101 -> FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/category.asp?C=186722&nav=menu374_2 -- Nashville - (includes) See, Click, Fix this Flood Resources More News Video http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS0101

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ----- Recycling Services Available For Flooded Businesses Posted: May 04, 2010 1:58 PM PDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Free recycling collection has been offered to Nashville businesses affected by flooding. The service has been offered by EarthSavers for businesses in the downtown, MetroCenter and Hillsboro Village areas. Workers will pick up documents, paper and cardboard damaged by flood water Wednesday and Thursday. To sign up for the free service, log onto earthsavers.org and fill out the form to request services. Add the words "Flood Paper" in the comments section. Someone from Earthsavers will contact your business to schedule a time for collection. Items for pick-up should be drained as much as possible and placed in a area where a large truck can gain access. Someone should be on hand to help drivers load the truck. Water-logged paper will be accepted, but content with mildew or mold must be discarded through the trash and cannot be recycled. ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

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mission: FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html -> FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS0101

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_counties_in_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

cat_notes: -> MANY ORGS LISTED - http://www.uwtn.org/content/index.php?pid=160

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 Donate: list on website Volunteer: Hands On Community Food Drives/Events: list on website --- http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 Dam release - why http://www.wsmv.com/video/23468651/index.html full coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -- 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties.

mission: -> FUll media coverage at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Towing Cars From Interstate Flood Costs Drivers (5/6/10) - Some of the drivers trapped on Interstate 24 during the weekend flooding feel they've become victims twice -- http://www.wsmv.com/video/23481012/index.html ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== Source at: http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23437249/detail.html 5 Disaster Information Centers Open NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Five disaster information centers are providing general information on utilities, social service assistance, and legal and insurance information. The centers will be staffed by volunteers, parks department and other Metro employees. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Below are locations for the centers: * Bellevue Community Center 656 Colice Jeanne Rd. 37221 * East Community Center 700 Woodland Street, 37206 * Hermitage Community Center 3720 James Kay Lane, 37076 * Hadley Community Center 1037 28th Avenue North, 37208 * Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane 37211 ====== 30 Counties Approved For Disaster Relief May 7, 2010 (read article for full details) http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/23444531/detail.html Federal assistance is now available for Benton, Carroll, Cheatham, Crockett, Davidson, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Henderson, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion, Perry, Robertson, Rutherford, Shelby, Smith, Sumner, Tipton, Wilson and Williamson counties. ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties http://wpln.org/?p=17224 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - Local drop offs - May 7, 2010 http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=3357 Late-Breaking News - 'Devastation': Thousands of Nashville homes flooded By Michael Foust 5/5/2010 ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-County-Tn-Hotline/118418881514164 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123069814374434&ref=mf http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125015310842297&ref=share http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodlettsville-TN/Goodlettsville-News/304862774953?ref=ts ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5elxGUYvmQ8 ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- May 1, 2010 http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=12410828 ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=53129 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wreg.com/news/wreg-floodclean-story,0,6471998.story Flood Victims Find Little To Salvage May 5, 2010 ... We are told this is one of the hardest hit neighborhoods in Millington. ... ----- Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- DONATION COLLECTION SITES - 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims Blog http://nashvillest.com/2010/05/03/so-nashville-is-flooded-how-can-i-help/ --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== How to Help and/or Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/2010-flood/list-how-help-flood-victims --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ----- 5/5/10 Donations accepted via United Way http://www.dnj.com/article/20100504/NEWS01/100504027/United+Way+and+First+Bank+announce+collaborative+effort+for+flood+relief+ ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ Source at: http://www.wgnsradio.com/category/news/ LaVergne Emergency Assistance Number - Assessment Teams May 4, 2010 Mayor Ronnie Erwin has announced that the City has setup an Emergency Assistance Number. It is 355-3000. This number will be staffed by City employees and volunteers to provided assistance citizens that need additional aid. This number is not to take the place of the standard non-emergency number 793-7744 or 911. Those numbers are still fully available to citizens. Also the City is sending around assessment teams to report back to Emergency Management on the damaged areas. These teams will be escorted by emergency services personnel. Please help by providing information to these teams as they are in your area. The City is here to assist it citizens any way it can, said Mayor Ronnie. The emergency assistance number again is 355-3000…355-3000. ------- SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx http://www.wgnsradio.com/ ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/ http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/MiddleRegionEMAs.pdf http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/documents/WESTREGIONEMAs_000.pdf COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/middle/index.html#map http://www.tnema.org/ema/regions/west/index.html#map ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -------- Counties with declarations are: (more to be added) Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 --- May 4, 2010 Donation Hotline for Tennessee Flood Disaster Opens Wednesday NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims. Volunteers will begin answering calls at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 5. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline will be staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily. SEE FULL REPORT AT: http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=314 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Current Situation Reports - COUNTY sites with information posted: Clarksville and Montgomery http://www.montgomerycountytn.org/county/default.aspx ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state.

notes: ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== FACEBOOK - (groups posting info) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hands-On-Nashville/37185207728 ====== ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state.

notes: ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state. -> ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 ====== NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Tennessee ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state.

notes: ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -> ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== Help for flood victims http://www.wkrn.com/global/Story.asp?s=12425089 ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing. -- Federal Aid Programs For Tennessee Disaster Recovery Tue, 04 May 2010 18:45:00 -0500 Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for Tennessee. -- FEMA Administrator Fugate Meets With Tennessee Governor Bredesen And Local Officials On Nashville Area Flooding Tue, 04 May 2010 11:40:49 -0500 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate traveled to Nashville Monday to meet with Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and observe operations in response to area flooding. Fugate and Bredesen also discussed the recent storms in the western part of the state.

notes: ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= -> ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= ========= FEMA Declarations - President Declares Major Disaster For Tennessee Tue, 04 May 2010 18:44:48 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on April 30, 2010, and continuing.

notes: ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= -> ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp http://www.wbir.com/news/default.aspx ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 =========

notes: ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 ========= -> ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.volunteertv.com/ http://www.stategazette.com/news/ http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 =========

notes: ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= -> ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.wsmv.com/weather/23328754/detail.html http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= ROAD CONDITIONS- Tennessee Highway Patrol Road Conditions: Call 511 KY Road Conditions: 1-866-737-3767 Georgia Road Conditions: 1-404-635-6800 Arkansas Road Conditions: 1-800-245-1672 North Carolina Road Conditions: 1-877-511-4662 llinois Road Conditions: 1-800-452-4368 Indiana Road Conditions: 1-800-261-7623 =========

notes: ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= -> ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON RED CROSS - Middle Tennessee Chapter http://www.nashvilleredcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=78T3Z2WSK0 ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== ** 2010 floods at Middle & West regions REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ =========

notes: ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ ========= -> ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn Counties listes with open shelters in: DAVIDSON, HAYWOOD, HICKMAN, HOUSTON, HUMPHREYS, MADISON, MONTGOMERY, SHELBY, STEWART, WILLIAMSON, WILSON ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ =========

notes: ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp -> ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp ======== CLOSURES - Business closures - http://news.tennesseeanytime.org/taxonomy/term/44 ======== ======== Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ground Water and Drinking Water Disinfecting Wells Septic Tanks Sanitation and Hygiene Hauled Water or Bulk Water Delivery Water-related Diseases and Illnesses Education Materials: Posters and Flyers http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/foodwater/ =========

notes: ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp -> ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ http://www.accuweather.com/news.asp ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp

notes: ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp -> ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - (coverage) http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 http://cnmnewsnetwork.com/ ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp

notes: ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp -> ------ SHELTER - Source: http://www.tennessean.com/article/D4/20100502/NEWS01/100502010/Red+Cross+Aids+Middle+Tennessee+Flood+Victims+ The Red Cross continues to operate a shelter in Smyrna, TN located at: Smyrna Town Centre located at 100 Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna Saturday evening, about ten people stayed overnight at the Smyrna Shelter. The Red Cross shelter in Smyrna will continue to provide a safe place to stay, food and emotional support to flood victims. RED CROSS OPEN SHELTERS LISTED AT: https://tennessee-nss.communityos.org/zf/nss/shelterpublicreport/state/tn ====== TMEMA - (Emergency Management) http://www.tnema.org/ Situation Report - State-wide status report issued at 3 p.m http://www.tnema.org/news/tema/?p=237 ====== MEDIA - http://www.tennessean.com/section/NEWS http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/NEWS06 http://www.theleafchronicle.com/section/newsfront2 ====== REGIONS - West, Middle, East Maps - http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/local/index.html ---------------- NASHVILLE- A special hotline number has been activated for Davidson County residents who have questions or need non-emergency assistance related to the flooding, including transportation to a shelter. The Community Hotline number is (615) 862-8574. In case of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1. FULL REPORT AT: http://www.nashville.gov/oem/releases/100501.asp