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'Working 4 You' Tornado Relief

POSTED: 10:53 am CST February 6, 2008
UPDATED: 11:51 pm CST February 12, 2008

Channel 4 is working to help those who were affected by the storm.

  • Click here to make a donation to the Red Cross.

    Channel 4 held a special "Working 4 You" Tornado Relief Telethon for two hours that raised over $100,000.

    Those who are interested in donating clothing, canned goods, furniture please call the United Way's Agency Directory, 2-1-1.

    If you are a client and need assistance, please call Red Cross client services 615-250-4294 or FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA.

    To see if your friends and family have registered with a Red Cross Shelter, please visit: http://www.safeandwell.org

  • Donate to the Salvation Army of Nashville

  • 2-1-1 connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities.

    The Nashville Area Red Cross volunteers continue to provide services in Middle Tennessee after deadly tornadoes ripped through the area. Below, are the latest service delivery statistics as of Friday.

    Middle Tennessee Shelters Open:
    Macon County
    Tennessee National Guard Armory
    1200 Russell Drive
    Lafayette, TN

    Aid Stations Open: Red Cross AID stations provide certified health and mental health nurses, food, bottled water, comfort kits, toiletry items, clean-up kits, batteries, flashlights and other materials

    Macon County
    Red Cross AID Station
    Hwy 52 at Oak Street
    Lafayette, TN

    Trousdale County
    Red Cross AID Station
    303 Main St.
    Hartsville, TN

    Meals Served:
    Nashville Area Red Cross volunteers are currently serving 2500 meals and snacks per day in Sumner, Trousdale and Macon counties.

    Centers For Recovery, Donations, Volunteers, Animal Information In Macon Co.

    Donations Management Center
    Old Dollar General Store
    509 Ellington Dr.
    Lafayette, TN 37083
    * Residents affected by the storm can go by this location to pick up needed items. Individuals wishing to donate items are urged to call 1-866-586-4483 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

    FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
    National Guard Armory
    1200 Russell Dr.
    Lafayette, TN 37083
    * All residents are urged to call to request housing assistance. Residents can visit the Disaster Recovery Center from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. or call 1-800-621-3362.

    Volunteer Management Center
    Macon County Junior High School
    1003 Highway 52 Bypass East
    Lafayette, TN 37083
    * Any individuals wishing to volunteer their time can go by the Macon County Junior High School from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. Volunteer labor is needed to assist home owners in cleanup efforts.

    Animal Reunification Center
    Macon County Fair Grounds
    Located behind National Guard Armory at 1200 Russell Drive.
    * If residents are looking for a lost pet or have found a pet, they are encouraged to go by the center.

    Monetary Donations For Veterinarian Services
    * Donate by contacting Macon Bank and Trust at 615-666-2121.

    Macon County Emergency Operations Center Recovery Lines
    (615) 666-9367
    (615) 666-9368
    (615) 666-9364
    (615) 666-9369


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