AS A REMINDER - DO NOT SELF DEPLOY to assist your neighbors affected by this storm. First responders near clear access to get into areas affected first and make sure it is safe for everyone else. We will post when volunteers are needed to go in if needed!
Nashville VOAD
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Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster: A community disaster preparedness/response/recovery collective serving Davidson County. #NashvilleResponds
- We have officially activated. If you were affected by the storm and will need assistance now or during recovery, please visit NashvilleResponds.com and fill out the Assistance Request Form.
- Nashville VOAD is currently on standby to respond to today's storms. Please watch our social pages as an update on the status of activation and any available resources will be posted by noon tomorrow.
- Many are focused on the winter weather, and rightfully so, BUT survivors of the Dec. 9th storms are just starting on their path to recovery & still need support! Long-term needs will be uncovered over the coming months and funds are needed to ensure homes & lives can be restored!Long-term recovery is an extensive journey for our neighbors impacted by the tornados. Your donations help with critical recovery resources. Visit bit.ly/uwgn4dr to donate and learn how your support restores our community. ❤ #DisasterRelief
- Replying to @NashvilleVOADPlease know, we are in the very early stages of responding, so it will take 72 to 96 hours to hear back about your specific request. We will post information about community-based assistance such as meals, shelter, etc. as available.
- We know that Nashvillians step up to help their neighbors, and financial donations to either the United Way of Greater Nashville or your disaster response organization of choice are the ABSOLUTE BEST WAY to get exactly what is needed, when it's needed, to your neighbors.
- For those needing immediate food resources, Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee has put the following locations into Disaster Response. Those affected by the storm can visit any of these locations as often as needed to keep their household stocked with food.
- From @CRCNashville 🍼 Baby formula & baby food are greatly needed. The sooner, the better! 🙏 We are closed on Sunday but back in action on Monday morning! We are requesting these donations be dropped off at the CRC warehouse! We are accepting donations Mon-Thurs from 9 to 4.
- Hosted by Hispanic Family Foundation - Join Nashville VOAD members at Plaza Mariachi Music City for a tornado survivor meeting on January 10th! Information will be provided on how to get assistance if you were affected by the tornado.
- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Renters have rights specific to disasters. @LASMTC has provided the following information so that you can be informed!
- ¿Necesitas ayuda? Regístrate en nashvilleresponds.com Estamos activados oficialmente. Si te viste afectado por la tormenta y necesitas ayuda ahora o durante la recuperación, visita NashvilleResponds.com y completa el Formulario de Solicitud de Asistencia.
- After a disaster, it is natural to experience different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you and your family recover from a disaster. Connect with family, friends, and others in your community.
- When the power goes out in winter, the cold can be deadly but even without power, there are still ways to warm things up. Closing blinds and curtains and closing room doors can help contain heat, and stuffing towels in the cracks under doors can help keep the warmth in.
- Proud to walk alongside all of our neighbors!Woke up today proud to live in the Volunteer State. All through the night, people were offering to volunteer. We’ll have more from @NashvilleVOAD and @HONashville today about how you can do so safely. Thanks for being so willing to take care of each other.














