Nashville TeleThon Total Reaches $1.74MILLION

To: secret garden

During the telethon they also said the Weather Channel was dipping in.......FOX is scooped by Anderson Cooper and the WEATHER CHANNEL? sheeeeesh

21 posted on 05/07/2010 9:48:53 AM PDT by AtlantaBelle

To: AtlantaBelle

We are taking care of ourselves...nothing to see here, just move along. I am sure there is a crisis soemwhere else!

22 posted on 05/07/2010 10:01:42 AM PDT by tndarlin (If only the VRWC had ACORN, SOROS, SEIU, TIDES .....)

To: secret garden

Boston.com has some photos of Nashville up, even one of buckled RR tracks.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/05/flooding_in_tennessee.html

23 posted on 05/07/2010 10:41:21 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

To: secret garden

GAC to Air Flood Relief Concert with Brad Paisley, Lady A & Others

The first national telethon and concert event to raise money to aid victims of last weekend’s flooding disaster in middle Tennessee has been announced by Great American Country Television, the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau and Gaylord Entertainment. Music City Keep on Playin’– A Benefit for Flood Relief will air commercial-free on GAC, Sunday, May 16, 8– 10 p.m. Eastern.

http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2010/05/07/gac-to-air-flood-relief-concert-with-brad-paisley-lady-a-others/

24 posted on 05/07/2010 10:57:27 AM PDT by Deadeye Division

To: ThisLittleLightofMine

Doubt much beyond Nashville gets reported on. The rest of the state doesn’t seem to count. We still haven’t seen the governor even, in Shelby CO.

http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/weather/2010/05/03/floods-tennessee-disaster/?test=latestnews#slide=1

25 posted on 05/07/2010 11:13:29 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

To: AtlantaBelle

AtlantaBelle, we haven’t even seen hide nor hair of our own GOVERNOR in West Tennessee. Not even a fly over of the Navy base.

26 posted on 05/07/2010 11:17:21 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

27 posted on 05/07/2010 11:35:39 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

To: AtlantaBelle

28 posted on 05/07/2010 11:39:36 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

Thanks for all you do!! Hope you doing well!

29 posted on 05/07/2010 11:41:06 AM PDT by tndarlin (If only the VRWC had ACORN, SOROS, SEIU, TIDES .....)

We are high and dry in Scenic Hills (Memphis) but Millington is still suffering badly.

30 posted on 05/07/2010 3:28:12 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

31 posted on 05/07/2010 3:36:00 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

Nashville Flood thread FREEPERS doing the job the MSM won’t do.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2508933/posts

32 posted on 05/07/2010 3:54:42 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

For those with Face Book accounts Photos of the Navy Base in Millington.

http://www.facebook.com/NSAMidSouth

33 posted on 05/07/2010 4:44:16 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

To: Deadeye Division

Lady Antebellum is FANTASTIC!

34 posted on 05/07/2010 5:16:36 PM PDT by cherry

35 posted on 05/07/2010 5:22:30 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

MILLINGTON took the brunt of the flooding. BTW Ophelia Ford represents parts of Millington...MIA, just like the governor.

From Sen. Mark Norris.

How to apply for disaster assistance:

Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov

Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)

When you apply you will be asked for the following information:

The address of your damaged home or apartment
Names of people living in your household
A description of your disaster damages
Insurance information
Your Social Security Number
A telephone number where you can be reached or left a message

An address where you can get mail
If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent:
Your bank account type
Account number
Routing number

If you are filing for both home and business disaster assistance, you will complete a single registration for the combined losses.

The application process will take 18 - 20 minutes and is authorized by the Office of Management and Budget under Control number 1660-0002.

For technical problems with this site, please contact FEMA’s Technical Helpdesk at 1-800-745-0243 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

The toll-free number will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
**When you apply for assistance you will be given a FEMA application number. Write down your application number and save it for future reference. You will need the application number whenever you contact FEMA.

Legitimate FEMA representatives set up appointments with flood victims before showing up to homes, and have personal data related to the homeowner – such as Social Security and FEMA-specific disaster applicant ID numbers that the agency will use to track victims’ cases.

Treat with suspicion anyone claiming to be with the agency who shows up unannounced. People claiming to be with FEMA who show up unannounced to the homes of residents without their case information are likely fraud artists. FEMA recommends you call the police, should that occur.

DONATION HOTLINE FOR TENNESSEE FLOOD DISASTER OPEN

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) has activated the Tennessee Emergency Donations Hotline to accept contributions to support state flood victims.
As of Friday, May 7, the Hotline is also taking calls from people who need volunteer help. Anyone who needs the assistance of volunteers for help cleaning homes, etc., may call the Hotline. The toll free number is (866) 586-4483, and the hotline is staffed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT daily.

PUBLIC SAFETY/ASSISTANCE

Tetanus boosters are recommended for people who have not had one in the last 10 years, and who are involved in cleanup efforts and coming in contact with floodwater. If you receive a puncture wound or wound gets contaminated, consult a doctor or local health department to determine if a tetanus booster is needed, based on individual records.

Residents should watch for moisture in their homes, which can develop into mold. And, residents who have lost power should throw away any food they suspect of spoiling.

FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
Victims may call 888-395-9297 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Messages can be left at all hours. Callers should identify that they are seeking flood-related legal help. Victims who qualify will be matched with lawyers who have volunteered to provide free legal aid.

HOUSING INFORMATION FROM THE TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Flood Housing Assistance.pdf

DISASTER ASSISTANCE FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance/
SERV_APPLY_FOR_A_DISASTER_LOAN.html

INFORMATION FROM THE TENNESSEE ATTORNEY GENERAL
The office of the Attorney General has issued a number of public statements this week warning about price gouging and other potential frauds that often accompany natural disasters. Below is a link to a special site on our public web page to educate citizens on how to deal with this emergency and to direct them to sources of help.

http://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/cpro/flood.htm

36 posted on 05/07/2010 7:00:30 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

37 posted on 05/07/2010 7:03:40 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

To: AtlantaBelle

From State Rep Tony Shipley

I was so touched by Rep Phillip Johnson’s (District 78) near tearful report of his districts dire situation. His wonderful story of how Tennesseans, just plain folks in bass boats worked to rescue their neighbors, serves to remind all os us, black, white, brown, green, yellow, pink and purple...no matter....WE ARE TENNESSEE! Thursday, members were comparing notes... See More and asking if there was anything that any district needed. No one offered their county EMS or Rescue...just their willingness to step into the gap and organize moms and dads, neighbors and business associates into a temporary volunteer force. My admiration goes out to Rep Phillip Johnson for helping coordinate his rural counties rescue response! Well done Rep Johnson. We done Tennessee!

38 posted on 05/07/2010 7:26:10 PM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

To: AtlantaBelle

39 posted on 05/10/2010 7:50:30 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

Feds tour Middle TN

Look on the right for the video of the baby born during the flood (have to sit through the commercial) neighbor’s nurse delivered her because the roads were closed.

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100510/NEWS01/5100335

40 posted on 05/10/2010 8:17:44 AM PDT by GailA (obamacare paid for by cuts & taxes on most vulnerable Veterans, retired Military, disabled & Seniors)

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