Tennessee is no stranger to disaster. From tornadoes to floods, the state has experienced its share of natural and man-made disasters.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is the primary state agency responsible for coordinating the state’s response to and recovery from disasters. TEMA also works with local, state, and federal partners to provide resources and assistance to Tennessee communities before, during, and after a disaster.
TEMA’s website is a comprehensive resource for information on Tennessee’s emergency management and disaster response resources. The site includes information on how to prepare for and respond to various types of disasters, as well as links to resources for disaster survivors.
Some of the resources available on TEMA’s website include:
• A list of emergency shelters across the state
• A disaster assistance hotline
• A disaster recovery center locator
• Information on how to apply for disaster assistance
• A list of state and federal disaster assistance programs
• Links to resources for rebuilding after a disaster
If you are a Tennessee resident who has been affected by a disaster, TEMA’s website is a good place to start your recovery process. The agency also has a presence on social media, and you can follow TEMA on Twitter and Facebook for updates on current disasters and recovery efforts.
https://www.tn.gov/tema/about-us/contact-us/social-media.html
https://www.tn.gov/tema.html
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4327