TENNESSEE, USA — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, dozens of East Tennesseans are reeling from the severe weather event's impact on communities.
Organizations are asking for your help to support those in need. Here's how you can assist those offering support to areas by Hurricane Helene this week.
Groups & Organizations
- The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will be sending its Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team to East Tennessee to provide essential relief services to affected communities. Their team of approximately 20 officers, staff and volunteers plan to begin meal service in affected areas as soon as possible, according to a release. Resources include mobile kitchen units, emotional and spiritual care, hot meals and beverages for survivors and more.
The organization states that financial contributions are the most effective way to support disaster relief efforts at this time. All donations go directly towards providing relief to survivors. Donations can be made online at helpsalvationarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
- Anderson County Sheriff's Office
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office is asking that bottled water donations be made to the law enforcement agencies in the devastated areas. Donations can be brought to the Anderson County Detention Facility at 308 Public Safety Lane by noon on Sunday and deputies will deliver it for you.
Churches
- The Alpha Baptist Church in Morristown, TN will be opening its church at 5 p.m. Saturday to first responders, assisters and anyone who needs a meal or a place to go in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The church is located at 245 Saint Johns Road.
Contact Numbers
- TBI
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas that have been affected by Hurricane Helene flooding.
TBI asks that those wishing to report missing individuals in affected areas across East Tennessee to contact 1-800-TBI-FIND with as much identifying information as possible. All information gathered by TBI regarding the missing person(s) will be made available to law enforcement authorities.
This article will be updated as more resources and information become available.
