Photos: Tennessee Floods
May 9, 2010
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Videos: Tennessee Floods
May 9, 2010
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Fast Facts: Spring Storms Response
May 7, 2010
The following information shows our total service delivery across Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee since the beginning of the severe weather events in April:
- Shelters opened: 50
- Shelter Overnight Stays: 3,829
- Clean up kits: 4,573
- Comfort kits: 4,743
- Meals served: 54,460
- Snacks served: 57,705
- Emergency Response Vehicles on the ground: 67
- Mental Health Consultations: 2,182
- Health Services Consultations: 1,492
- Total Red Cross Workers: 1,471 (1,291 volunteers)
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Video: Local Coaches Support Red Cross Telethon
May 6, 2010Local Nashville station WKRN is hosting a series of special telecasts dedicated to the flood relief efforts. Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher and Nashville Predators head coach Barry Trotz share their thoughts after participating in the telethon.
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Video: What We’re Doing In TN
May 5, 2010Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services, talks about what the Red Cross is doing right now in Tennessee and how flood recovery will proceed in the days to come.
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Fast Facts: Tennessee Floods
May 5, 2010
The following information shows our total service delivery since the beginning of the flooding in Tennessee:
- Shelters opened: 25
- Shelter Overnight Stays: 1,304
- Clean up kits: 100
- Comfort kits: 112
- Meals served: 5,450
- Snacks served: 10,546
- Emergency Response Vehicles on the ground: 16
- Mental Health Consultations: 240
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Video: Spring Floods 2010
May 3, 2010Court Ogilvie, Senior Director from Disaster Operations provides Red Cross service updates for flooding affected residents in Tennessee. He also provides flood safety reminders to local residents.
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Fast Facts: Spring Floods 2010
April 7, 2010
The following information shows our total service delivery since the beginning of the Massachusetts floods:
- Clean up kits: 2,056
- Meals served: 432
- Snacks served: 11,512
- Bulk items: 10,425
The following information shows our total service delivery since the beginning of the Rhode Island floods:
- Shelter overnight stays: 650+
- Clean up kits: 1,308
- Meals served: 4,153
- Snacks served: 12,669
- Comfort kits: 1,482
- Bulk items: 19,566
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Disaster Alert: Winter Storms/Flooding in Arizona and South Dakota
January 25, 2010Disaster Alert
Arizona – A winter storm and flooding affected several counties throughout the state and caused power outages to thousands of local residents on Saturday. Hundreds of residents evacuated from their homes. The Governor issued a State of Emergency for 10 counties. The Grand Canyon Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened 4 shelters and provided Mass Care (MC) for shelter residents.
South Dakota – A winter storm that affected many areas throughout the state caused power outages to thousands of residents on Friday and Saturday. The Black Hills Area Chapter deployed a DAT, opened a shelter, provided MC and bulk distribution for the affected-area residents. All other chapters stand ready to provide assistance as needed to affected-area residents.
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Floods / Tornadoes in Georgia, Florida, Louisiana
December 10, 2009Disaster Alert
Georgia - Flooding in Chattooga County on Wednesday prompted the evacuation of residents within the affected area. The Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and Coosa Valley Chapter deployed Disaster Action Teams (DAT) and opened a shelter for the evacuees.
In an unrelated incident, a tornado touched down and caused damage in Wayne County. One injury was reported. The Savannah Chapter and Southeastern Coastal Georgia Chapter deployed a DAT and provided individual assistance to disaster victims.
Florida – A tornado that touched down in Leon County caused damages to homes, trees and transportation on Wednesday. The Northeast Florida Chapter and Capital Area Chapter deployed DATs and provided individual assistance to disaster victims.
Louisiana – Flooding in Assumption, St. John, and Arcadia Parishes damaged homes, affected others and made roads inaccessible on Wednesday. The Louisiana Capital Area Chapter deployed DAT, supplied bulk distribution, and identified a shelter, if needed.
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