NETNHub – Working hard to be a collaborative partner and a catalyst for economic development, to build prosperity for all the communities we serve.
Northeast TN | Tennessee Region | American Red Cross – The American Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee serves Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington counties in Tennessee.
myTDOT on Facebook – stay up to date on road closures
TEMA (Tennessee Emergency Management Agency) – important information on assistance programs and who to contact.
WJHL – LIST: Local places accepting donations, volunteers for flood victims in the Tri-Cities
WJHL – LIST: Evacuations, shelters, curfews in Northeast TN & Southwest VA
First Tennessee Human Resource Agency – NET Trans Emergency Transportation Services – No Cost to Riders!
Washington County TN Emergency Management Agency
Carter County TN Emergency Management Agency
Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency
Greene County Emergency Management Agency
Catastrophic impacts from Hurricane Helene devastate Appalachia < Appalachian Voices (appvoices.org)
American Flood Coalition – The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of political, military, business, and local leaders that have come together to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The coalition advances solutions that support and protect flood-affected communities.
FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program – The Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program is a competitive program that provides funding to states, federally recognized Tribal governments, U.S. territories, and local governments. Since the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 was signed into law, funds are used for projects that reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.
Bristol Motor Speedway Shelter for Evacuees
Hampton Valley Forge Fire Department – New load of water just arrived. We are still fully stocked with food and water. Cleaning supplies are arriving as well. If our citizens need anything come see us, if we don’t have what you need we will go find it.
Johnson City Police Department – Official donation site
Greeneville Police Department – water donation / distribution information
World Central Kitchen – WCK is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
All Hands And Hearts – All Hands and Hearts is launching a 12-month response to Hurricane Helene. We need your help to raise $2 million to support the long-term recovery of these devastated communities.
Operation Blessing – While a dedicated disaster relief team from Operation Blessing is bringing relief in hard-hid Georgia, additional disaster relief staff from around the world have arrived in North Carolina, where unprecedented flooding has destroyed infrastructure and left thousands vulnerable without electricity, adequate safe drinking water, and access to food.
Americares – Americares is responding to urgent medical needs in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We respond to more than 30 natural disasters worldwide each year, establish long-term recovery projects and bring preparedness programs to communities vulnerable to disasters. Your support makes all the difference in our ability to respond rapidly in these times of crisis.
ETSU Bucs Rebuild Together – ETSU is collecting items to build flood buckets and hygiene kits. They are also conducting a blood drive on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
TEMA CLEANUP HOTLINE
Jonesborough Community Chest is accepting donations daily from noon-7 p.m. at Jonesborough First Baptist Church, 201 E Main Street.
Coal Miners Daughter Mercantile in Johnson City Mall has free womens clothing in all sizes available for those in need.
Bring a case of bottled water to Vision Quest VR & Arcade at the Johnson City Mall and receive a $10 arcade play card and a free VR ride.
The Sequoyah Council Service Center at 129 Boone Ridge Drive in Johnson City is accepting donations of bottled water, pet food, blankets and non-perishable food. Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays.
Holiday Lanes is accepting non-clothes donations. 117 Broyles Drive, Johnson City TN
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MEALS
Chick-fil-A Greeneville will be partnering with Trinity United Methodist Church to distribute free Original Chicken Sandwiches and 8-count nuggets for those in need. Distribution to continue while supplies last. 524 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville TN 37745
Grace Baptist Church on 114 Broad Street in Elizabethton will host a meal for people and need and first responders tonight. Doors open at 5 p.m., meal begins at 5:30 and lasts to 7 p.m.
Phil’s Dream Pit at 534 Eastern Star Road in Kingsport will have food available today for families in need until 1 p.m. Text 423-793-7899 for more information.
Braeden’s Barbeque is accepting donations to provide meals to storm victims in need. Bring items to 823 North Eastman Road in Kingsport during normal business hours or send financial support via Venmo to BBQBreakers (last four digits 2255).
The Original Ridgewood Barbecue (900 Elizabethton Highway, Bluff City TN) is closed on Monday but we would like to serve families in need. Individual orders will be served until 2:30. We would also like to donate larger orders to volunteers or shelters if possible. If you have been a victim of the flood damage and are able to get to Ridgewood, please come see us. If you have friends or family who are first responders, please reach out through messenger and we will try to deliver food. Our Ridgewood family is praying for everyone involved.
