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COPING AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER
Tennessee Severe Weather/Tornado
If you turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper or go on the Internet, you’ll likely find the news is
full of negative stories, including natural disasters around the world. But when a tragedy strikes
closer to home — like in your community — it may be even harder to process.
While people may respond to and deal with a natural disaster in different ways, there are
several tools and resources available to you on liveandworkwell.com.
Disaster Planning & Recovery Center: Type the Visit www.liveandworkwell.com
keyword “disaster” into the search bar, select and enter with your company access
the Disaster Planning & Recovery Center. Here code.
you’ll find information on preparing for and
recovering from natural disasters and links to Optum Public Crisis Line: Our toll-
national organizations too. free emotional support help line at
(866) 342-6892 is free of charge and
Coping Center: Type the keyword “coping” available to anyone, so you can
into the search bar, select Coping. Here you’ll share it with family and friends.
find supportive resources to help you deal with Caring professionals will connect
the emotional effects of a disaster. people to resources. It will be open
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
>>>Some Disaster Safety Tips to Follow
• Listen to local officials for updates and instructions. Evacuate if necessary.
• Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media.
• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.
• Watch out for debris and downed power lines.
• Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you
down, and fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
• Photograph the damage to your property in order to assist in filing an insurance claim.
• Be prepared for the future with a disaster preparedness kit and family communication plan.
Some Tips for Recovering from a Traumatic Event
• Start a dialogue. Reach out to friends or family for support. It’s one simple way to help process
a natural disaster.
• Choose when to connect. Disconnecting from media may give you time to focus on important
things — like your health or stress management.
• Change your perspective. Try to find something you’ve learned from the negative experience.
It may be helpful to gain a broader perspective.
• Focus on your feelings. Acknowledge your feelings as they occur to you. Self-awareness is an
important first step in learning to manage your feelings.
• Pay attention to your health. Don’t forget the importance of regular exercise*, a healthy diet,
and good sleep.
*If you’re pregnant, physically inactive or have a health condition like arthritis, diabetes or heart disease, check with your doctor
before starting an exercise program or increasing your activity level. They can tell you what types and amounts of activities are
safe for you.
Additional National Resources:
FEMA (Information about Federal Assistance) – http://www.fema.gov
American Red Cross – http://www.redcross.org/
CDC (Emergency Preparedness ) – http://emergency.cdc.gov/
Ready.gov (Preparation and Recovery) – https://www.ready.gov/
Optum does not provide medical advice. The information and therapeutic approaches in this article are provided for information-
al and/or educational purposes only. They are not meant to be used in place of professional clinical consultations for individual
health needs. Certain treatments may not be covered in some benefit plans.
© 2020 Optum, Inc. All rights reserved. WF135745 75376-052018Tennessee Severe Weather and Tornadoes
March 3, 2020
Office of the Governor
Bill Lee, Governor
State Capitol, 1st Floor
600 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-2001
https://www.tn.gov/governor/
https://www.facebook.com/GovBillLee/
https://twitter.com/govbilllee
Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee
1 Public Sq.
Nashville, TN 37201
hubNashville: 311 or (615) 862-5000
https://www.nashville.gov
https://www.facebook.com/MetroNashville
Metro Storm Response Information:
https://www.nashville.gov/Government/Metro-Storm-Response-Information.aspx
On March 3, 2020, a devastating storm hit Nashville causing widespread damage. This
page will contain information and links to resources related to Metro Government's
response to the storm.
Metro Offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 3.
The Nashville Emergency Response Viewing Engine (NERVE):
http://maps.nashville.gov/nerve/
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
3041 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 741-0001
https://www.tn.gov/tema
https://www.facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo/
https://twitter.com/t_e_m_a
This agency provides disaster assistance and information on disaster preparedness.
Latest TEMA Flash Report #3 https://www.tn.gov/tema/news/2020/3/3/tema-flash-
report--3---tornado-and-severe-weather-event.htmlTuesday, March 03, 2020 | 11:21am
HIGHLIGHTS
Severe weather and tornados have impacted several counties in Tennessee. Counties
with the greatest impacts include; Davidson, Wilson, and Putnam Counties.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has activated the Tennessee
Emergency Management Plan (TEMP) with an all-hands response from state
emergency officials and activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).
A State of Emergency has been declared in Tennessee. At this level, a serious
emergency or minor disaster has occurred and TEMA is coordinating with local and
state partners.
At this time, the Tennessee Department of Health has 22 confirmed fatalities.
Governor Bill Lee is providing guidance at the SEOC.
Primary Day – Secretary of State is in contact with local election officials and TEMA.
Coordination of resources to support elections is ongoing.
Open Shelters:
2 American Red Cross Shelters
Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave N., Nashville, TN
First Baptist Church, 18 South Walnut Ave., Cookeville, TN
2 Shelters in Wilson County
Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Ln, Mt. Juliet, TN
Highland Heights Church of Christ, 505 N. Cumberland, Lebanon, TN
The American Red Cross in Tennessee
Nashville area headquarters
2201 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 250-4300
https://www.redcross.org/local/tennessee.html
https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossTN/
https://twitter.com/RedCrossTNTennessee Department of Transportation 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2848 https://www.tn.gov/tdot.html I-40 has reopened traffic in both eastbound and westbound directions. TDOT is coordinating with locals to provide resources. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is coordinating to deploy resources in Wilson County and Putnam County. THP is assisting local law enforcement and providing logistical support. THP will assist in disseminating warnings, keeping people out of threatened areas, and facilitate evacuations through controlling and directing traffic. The website provides information on road closures, incidents, and conditions that may result from an emergency or disaster. Please https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic/?position=- 86.3568304,35.8630463,7&features=incidents,traffic to view road closure information or call 5-1-1. United Way/211 Information and Referrals Lines These information and referral lines may know of additional resources currently providing assistance, such as food pantries, clothing closets, emergency shelters, and agencies offering financial assistance. Please call and provide your zip code and demographic information in order to receive referrals. Davidson County: Call 2-1-1 or visit: http://www.uw211.org/ NATIONAL RESOURCES: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (800) 621-3362 http://www.fema.gov Please visit the website and click on “Disaster Declarations”. If a disaster is declared, please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit http://www.fema.gov/apply- assistance to apply online.
DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV https://www.disasterassistance.gov Offers information about local resources for disasters, including: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), Red Cross, food, shelter, state emergency management agencies, and hospital locators. To determine if individual disaster assistance is available through FEMA, please visit the website and enter the address. To locate your local state emergency management agency for disaster information and updates, please visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL National Headquarters 2025 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 or (800) 733-2767 http://www.redcross.org Please call or visit the website to locate your local chapter and open shelters. AMERICAN RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL LIST https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php Residents affected can notify their friends and family that they are safe by visiting the website and selecting “List Myself as Safe and Well.” Individuals can also search for loved ones by selecting “Search Registrants.” NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Weather alerts by state are available at http://www.weather.gov/alerts. THE WEATHER CHANNEL Local forecasts and severe weather alerts, available at http://www.weather.com. NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo SAFE TRAVEL USA http://www.safetravelusa.com
Free Help Line: Optum, a leading health and behavioral health services company, is offering a free emotional-support help line. The toll-free number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained Optum mental health specialists help people manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address their everyday needs. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources to help them with specific concerns, including financial and legal matters. Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at https://www.liveandworkwell.com.
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