In the aftermath of the tornadoes impacting Tennessee, the following resources may help provide information and support for those affected.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- Phone assistance: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
- Tennessee | FEMA.gov
- FEMA Mobile Products (To search for shelters near you, text SHELTER and your ZIP code to 43362 (e.g. Shelter 12345). You may look up shelters any time through the American Red Cross shelter map or by downloading the FEMA App.)
- DRC Locator (Disaster Recovery Center Locator)
American Red Cross
- Phone assistance: 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Red Cross Helping after Deadly Tennessee Tornadoes
- Red Cross Mobile Apps and Voice-Enabled Skills/Actions
- Find Open Shelters
- Contact Loved Ones
Government and Other Resources
- Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
- Flash Report #1 Tornadoes and Severe Weather | TEMA
- Flash Report #2 Tornadoes and Severe Weather | TEMA
- Tennessee Power Outages Map
- December 9, 2023 Tornado Outbreak | National Weather Service
- Home | DisasterAssistance.gov
- Emergency Shelter | DisasterAssistance.gov
- 2-1-1 (Phone assistance 2-1-1 for help locating clothing, food, or resources for your family, 24/7.)
- Salvation Army Location Search
- Disaster Loan Assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tornadoes: Preparedness and Recovery
- Tornado | TEMA
- Tornadoes | Ready.gov
- Tornado Safety | American Red Cross
- Emergency Preparedness: Tornadoes | National Weather Service
- Tornadoes | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Mental Health Resources
- Coping with Traumatic Events
- Managing Stress in Times of Crisis
- Helping Children Cope with Disaster
- Helping Children Cope with Traumatic Events and Emergencies
For any members looking for personalized support through your Assistance Program, visit our member support page or reach out to your Assistance Program directly anytime.
