TORNADO RESPONSE

• A Resource Fair for military Families that were impacted by the most recent tornado will be held Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Steven A. Cohen Center Military Family Clinic, 775 Weatherly Drive, Clarksville, TN.
  Community partners, Soldiers, and Army spouses have planned the event for Fort Campbell military Families. FEMA has dedicated a specialized team to provide long-term recovery assistance. Their main goal is to ensure that our military families receive the best possible care. FEMA will be present to provide answers to those who may still be waiting for a response from them and to assist with appeal processes for those who may have been denied. A city representative will be there to assist in this process and so will the Small Business Administration (SBA). Other organizations will also be on hand to provide immediate assistance.
  Click here for more information.

FEMA

• Federal Emergency Management Agency ✪ Disaster assistance is now available by calling 1-800-621-3362 or online at: DisasterAssistance.gov ✪ Be prepared to provide: full address; condition of your damaged home; insurance information; Social Security Number; phone number where you can be contacted; address to receive mail or an email address.
• FEMA Application Information Checklist
• FEMA Applying for Disaster Assistance Fact Sheet

• If you or someone you know is a homeowner whose property was devastated by the tornado on December 9, there are two non-profit organizations that are temporarily in our community offering assistance at no cost to the homeowner. Christ In Action (CIA) and Samaritan’s Purse provide free demolition and other services, but it's essential for homeowners to initiate contact to avail themselves of these services.
• To receive free demolition services, homeowners can reach out to CIA by email at assistance@christinaction.com or by phone at 571-358-9242. Alternatively, Samaritan’s Purse can be contacted by calling 833-747-1234.
• It is important to note that demolition services cannot proceed without the homeowner's explicit permission. Homeowners affected by the tornado can obtain a demolition permit at no cost from either the Montgomery County Building & Codes or City of Clarksville Building & Codes.
• For information on tornado recovery efforts, visit the City of Clarksville web site, the Montgomery County, Tennessee web site or the FEMA Region4 page. These resources can provide valuable insights and updates on the ongoing recovery initiatives.

• Service members with major structural damage to their homes, including renters, are eligible for financial assistance. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS [1-800-733-2767] for additional disaster assistance.

• In a special called session last Thursday, Dec. 28, the Clarksville City Council approved, on the first of two readings, two measures aimed at providing some relief for those residents and property owners victimized by the tornado of Dec. 9, 2023. One of the measures is an ordinance authorizing the City of Clarksville Gas & Water Department to forgive payment for water leaks that stemmed from tornado structural damage.
• The second ordinance is to authorize the City of Clarksville Building & Codes Department to waive permit fees for customers suffering a total loss or damage to structures as a result of the tornado.     Read details here

• Tonight, the World Central Kitchen is distributing warm holiday meals and food boxes in the parking lot of the Kleeman Recreation Center at 166 Cunningham Lane beginning at 4 p.m. until supplies run out. Brought to you by World Central Kitchen in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, the City of Clarksville, TN Government, and United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region.
• FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Survivor Assistance crews will be in the Nosegay Road and Pack Road area on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• To apply for Disaster Assistance through FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency please call 1-800-621-3362.
• If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are ineligible for assistance, FEMA may need more information. You can appeal the decision and provide the information. Click here to view more info.

The last day to register with FEMA Disaster Assistance is February 12. Representatives are now in the large meeting room of the Clarksville, Montgomery County Library to serve people impacted by the December 9, 2023 tornado. If you are a homeowner or renter who has been affected, whether you have personal insurance or not, please register so you do not miss out on the possibility of assistance.

They are set up at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library for 29 days and will meet with people seven days a week.

The hours of operation are:

• Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

You can register in person at the library, online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 800-621-3362.

URGENT: Red Cross Offering Financial Assistance

To be eligible for this program, households must meet these requirements:

• Your pre-disaster primary residence (renter or homeowner) is in a confirmed disaster-impacted geographic area in Tennessee and is either destroyed or has sustained significant structural damage that requires extensive repairs, or the damage is so severe that repairs are not feasible. This may include substantial failure of the roof, walls, or foundation, or a water line above 18 inches.

• You must be able to provide proof of identity and residence.

The Red Cross asks people to apply for Federal Disaster Assistance at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. However, approval for FEMA assistance is not a requirement to receive Red Cross financial assistance.

If you have questions about American Red Cross financial assistance or other services, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)

The Red Cross is currently stationed in Clarksville at Greater Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Ringgold Road, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Saturday, and will re-evaluate its site presence after the holidays.

As our community begins to heal and rebuild we must make sure to take care of each others mental well being, especially those of our children. Consider exploring the mental health tab found below on this webpage filled with resources and information. Explore the selected readings below.

• After the Tornado - Helping Young Children Heal
• Supportive Services Contacts
• Sleep - Under Stressful Conditions
• Children's Response to Crisis and Tragic Events

Showing the video below can help a young child understand what they are experiencing in their homes and community.
Sesame Street Gets Through a Storm (Full Episode) product for kids

FEMA has moved to the large meeting room of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 350 Pageant Ln #501 ✪.

They will be there for 30 days and will meet with people 7 days a week.
Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays 1 – 5 p.m.

You can register in person at the library, online at www.disasterassistance.gov ✪ or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

Northeast High School Multi-Agency Disaster Relief Center closes at 2 p.m. today. Donations that remain on-site will be distributed to local agencies.

The Red Cross Shelter is moving from Northeast High School to Park Lane Church of the Nazarene at 225 Cunningham Lane at 2 p.m. today.

World Central Kitchen and Macedonian Missionary Service will serve their last meals at Northeast High today.

Volunteers are still needed to help remove debris throughout Clarksville. Buses will be running throughout the day beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday Dec. 16 at Northwest High School, 800 Lafayette Road ✪.

For information about other opportunities to give or receive help visit the Fort Campbell Tornado Response. Questions?  Visit Lifepoint Church Disaster Relief ✪.

Clarksville and Montgomery County leaders are urging donors to pause on food relief as World Central Kitchen, has been providing thousands of meals to volunteers and workers and leaders want to minimize food waste. If you would like to volunteer with them, please visit their website ✪ for more information.

Beware of Scammers. Government officials will NOT solicit payment or gather sensitive information over the phone.  To verify, hang up and check agency's phone number on their website.

Dec 14, (10:00 a.m.) Volunteer Update:  Mosaic and Lifepoint currently have all volunteers that they need at this time.

Register online to receive a text message or email when volunteer opportunities open.

• Mosaic Volunteer Registration ✪
• Lifepoint Church Registration ✪
• United Way of Greater Clarksville Registration ✪

Through Dec. 15 - DoDEA Schools are open.

Dec. 14 - 15 - 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) ✪ Soldiers are on late work call - 9:30 a.m. for Thursday and Friday Dec. 14 and 15.

• On Thursday, Dec. 14, LaPointe Soldier Medical Home and LaPointe Pharmacy is opened until noon.
• On Friday, Dec. 15, Gold Medical Home and LaPointe Soldier Medical Home operate normal clinic hours. Kuhn Dental Clinic provides care for dental emergencies only after noon. Physical therapy is open normal hours through Thursday, Dec. 14, and closed Dec. 15. All other Blanchfield Army Community Hospital outpatient services, including outlying clinics and pharmacies, will close at noon. 
• On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Town Center Pharmacy opens 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• DoDEA Fort Campbell Schools will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 12.

• As of 3 p.m. Dec. 11 - Clarksville Department of Electricity crew are working diligently to restore power. Fort Campbell Boulevard (41A) is reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction while CDE runs new power lines
• As of 2 p.m. Dec. 11 -  Curfew to expire in City of Clarksville: The 9 p.m. curfew in Clarksville that has been enforced for the past two evenings is being allowed to expire. However, Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts continues to ask the public to avoid tornado-damaged areas of the City during this extended period of recovery. The Clarksville Police Department will continue to have a strong presence in these areas.
• Soldiers will conduct a late call at 0930 Dec 12 and 13. Personnel affected will remain focused on their individual/family recovery efforts. Those actively assisting clean-up efforts will continue these efforts and keep their Chain of Command informed. Chain of Command will evaluate individual circumstances on a case-by-case basis to include, but not limited to, childcare. Military training schools, deployment activities, and unit re-integration efforts will continue.
• R.F. Sink Library ✪ is fully operational under normal hours and has computers and internet access for patrons in need. 
• Fort Campbell USO ✪ is closed today due to intermittent internet that affects operations.
• ASYMCA ✪ has clothes, diapers, toiletries and other items for Soldiers, Families impacted by tornado.

• Click here ✪ for the Dec. 10, 2023 joint press conference with leaders from Clarksville, Montgomery County, and U.S. Army Fort Campbell.
• Due to impacts on Fort Campbell Soldiers and Families residing off-post, only Mission Essential Soldiers are required to report to work tomorrow, Monday Dec. 11. Military personnel will take guidance from their commands.
• DA civilian supervisors may grant liberal leave as needed to employees impacted by power outages, housing damage, or school closings.  Civilian personnel should coordinate and directly with your supervisor.
• DODEA Schools will be closed all day Monday.
• All CYS will be open and fully operational.
• The Commissary, Main Exchange, Exchanges Service Stations, Warrior Zone, Hooper Bowling Center, Physical Fitness Centers and all FMWR activities will be fully operational under normal operating hours. FMWR patrons with questions should message Fort Campbell MWR ✪ directly on Facebook.
• Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) ✪ will be open for normal operations Monday, Dec. 11, including scheduled surgeries. There may be delays with the Appointment Line and intermittent connectivity concerns at times; however, patients will continue to be our priority.
• BACH Behavioral Health leaders are working closely with Chaplains to ensure Soldiers and families are receiving the care and support needed during this time. Unit and ACS MFLAC counselors, and BACH Behavioral Health are always available to assist Soldiers and Families in need. BACH Behavioral Health, including Embedded Behavioral Health, will continue to be available for walk-in services.