UPDATE: American Red Cross of Tennessee Flood Response

Volunteers assisting residents displaced by Aug. 21 Flooding in Hickman, Humphrey, and Dickson Counties

WAVERLY, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2021 – American Red Cross disaster responders from across Tennessee and the nation are on the ground in Hickman, Humphreys and Dickson counties assisting survivors of the historic flooding on Aug. 21. The area received up to 17 inches of rain in 12 hours and is being called the deadliest flooding event in Tennessee history. At press time, 16 people were confirmed dead, and more than 20 are missing in the area.

Red Cross is providing sheltering assistance with our local partners and are out in the areas affected providing shelter, relief items and comfort for people impacted by floods. On Aug. 22, 93 residents stayed in shelters.

“The need is great here in Middle Tennessee,” said David Buchanan, logistics manager with the Red Cross. “I have been to many disasters, and this is one of the worst I have seen. We have people who have lost everything they worked their whole lives for. We have people here who watched as their family members were swept away in flood waters. This community is hurting. We are here to try to help.”

Disaster Recovery Updates Aug. 23:

Red Cross volunteers continue to reach out to access areas affected to provide support to citizens. Many roadways are unpassable still, but our disaster volunteers will continue to seek communities that need assistance as it is safe to do so. If you know of someone in need of assistance, please contact us at 1-800-RED CROSS.
Red Cross continues working with our shelter partners, feeding and supplying a safe place for residents to sleep that have had their homes were damaged or destroyed.
Red Cross is working closely with local officials, community partners, and Emergency Management Agencies to assess community needs.
Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles continue to work their way through affected neighborhoods surveying damage and have recovery items available for residents.
Red Cross is working with the Health Department to provide nursing support for the community’s health needs.
Disaster Mental Health volunteers are on site providing assistance to anyone in need of help.
Red Cross is working at the Reunification Center at McEwen High School, and have staff on hand to support condolence care.
All services of the American Red Cross are being provided with strict COVID protocols to ensure safety for clients, staff and volunteer workforce. This includes a mask mandate regardless of vaccine status.

Shelter locations:

YMCA Dickson County

225 Henslee Dr.

Dickson, TN 37055

Fairfield Church of Christ

1860 TN-100

Centerville, TN 37033

Waverly First Baptist Church

300 E. Main St.

Waverly, TN 37185

Reunification Center Location:

McEwen High School