Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the December 9th storms throughout Tennessee.

As the volunteer state, we are all wondering how we can help. We’ve created a collection of resources on how you can help those in need or get help for yourself or those affected.

1. Please be careful and stay safe. Please stay off the roads in affected area and let first responders do their jobs.
2. If your power is out in the Nashville area, report is to NES Power.
   1. Text “OUT” from your mobile device
      Quickly report a power outage by texting “OUT” to 637797 (NESPWR). Customers who have not signed up for interactive text messaging with NES can register here.
   2. Call 615-234-0000
      You will need the NES account number, meter number or phone number associated with your account for the system to recognize your outage.

PROTECTIVE ACTIONS/KEY MESSAGES

• Do not enter damaged buildings or hazardous locations.
• Hire only licensed contractors and do not pay the total amount before the work is complete. More tips for consumers after a disaster can be found here.
• Avoid downed power lines.
• If your house or property sustained damage, take pictures before cleanup efforts and contact your insurance company.
• Contact your local emergency management agency if you need immediate assistance.

Crisis Cleanup is active for the whole state. If you need assistance with damage from the tornadoes, call the home cleanup hotline (615-488-1875) for help.

Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – Make a Donation

If you are interested in supporting the relief efforts for the December 2023 tornado survivors in Middle Tennessee, please make a gift to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has activated the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund to support the affected communities and nonprofits helping victims address their ongoing needs.

Give to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund.

United Way of Greater Nashville

United Way of Greater Nashville is working with Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and partners to wrap our arms around neighbors and provide on-the-ground #disasterrelief and recovery, including raising funds for vital resources.

Visit http://bit.ly/uwgn4dr to support immediate and ongoing recovery for families across our region.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross and our partners are working around the clock across multiple states to help those in need and make sure everyone has a safe place to stay, food to eat, critical relief supplies, emotional support and comfort in the face of one of the most devastating tornado outbreaks in years.

To make a financial donation or schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets, visit redcross.org or call 800-RED CROSS. You can also use the Red Cross Blood Donor app or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 gift today.

Hands on Nashville – Volunteer Opportunities

Those interested in volunteering can express interest at the button below. As individual cleanup projects are identified, they will be added to this site. We will share news and updates with you as soon as we know more.

Find Volunteer Information at HON.org.

Community Resource Center – Product Donations (Everything EXCEPT Clothing)

To donate goods: Community Resource Center (www.crcnashville.org/) is the official agency for product donation. 

If you need a safe place to go, here is a list of open shelters:

Hendersonville, TN – Cornerstone Hendersonville, 1410 Stop 30 Road

Madison, TN – Madison Community Center, 550 North Dupont Avenue

Clarksville, TN – Northeast Highschool, 3701 Trenton Road

Springfield, TN – 401 North Main Street

Dickson, TN – 225 Henslee Drive

Website: American Red Cross

Phone: 615-250-4300

To donate food visit Second Harvest Food Bank: https://www.secondharvestmidtn.org/act/donate-food/host-a-food-drive/

Lost & Displaced Pets

Salvation Army

Website: https://www.salvationarmynashville.org/

Phone: 615-242-0411

Crisis Center/2-1-1

Website: http://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/

Phone: 211