Red Cross Continues to Provide Services in Storm Impacted Communities

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2023 - The American Red Cross managed shelter at Madison Church of Christ will close at 9 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 18. The shelter in Clarksville at Northeast High School will move at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 to Park Lane Church of the Nazarene at 225 Cunningham Lane in Clarksville. 

Both shelters are currently open until Monday and are available to individuals and families who need assistance on Sunday, Dec. 17. The Red Cross is working closely with emergency management and government officials in the impacted areas from the Dec. 9 tornadoes.

Individuals evacuating to a Red Cross shelter should bring essential items for each member of their family, including:

• Prescription and emergency medications 
• Foods that meet special dietary requirements 
• Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies and other comfort items 
• Chargers for any electronic devices 

The latest information on open shelters will be provided here: Red Cross Tennessee Tornado Shelter Locations.

In addition to operating the shelter, the Red Cross has been out in impacted areas providing water and snacks to those in need, and clean-up kits which include tarps, shovels, gloves and cleaning supplies. The Red Cross is also providing assistance to residents whose homes have sustained significant structural damage. If you need Red Cross assistance, please call 1-800-RED CROSS. 
 
The Red Cross wants those in the impacted communities to be mindful when returning home or out and about in the area and provides the following safety tips:

• Stay away from storm-damaged areas to keep from putting yourself at risk from the effects of the storm.
• Continue to listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or to local radio and television stations for updated information or instructions, as access to roads or some parts of the community may be blocked. 
• Help people who may require special assistance, such as infants, children and the elderly or disabled. 
• Stay away from downed power lines and report them immediately. 
• Watch your animals closely. Keep them under your direct control. 

All Red Cross assistance is provided free of charge and made possible by the generosity of the public. To donate to Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters big and small, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. To become a Red Cross volunteer visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members, and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Tennessee  or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossTN. The American Red Cross Tennessee Region serves all 95 counties in Tennessee, Crittenden County in Arkansas and Desoto and Tunica counties in Mississippi. The Tennessee Region – part of a nationwide network of locally supported chapters - is comprised of the following eight Red Cross chapters: East Tennessee, Heart of Tennessee, Mid-South, Mid-West Tennessee, Nashville Area, Southeast Tennessee, Northeast Tennessee and Tennessee River.