When a major disaster strikes Tennessee, the state’s disaster response timeline kicks into gear. Here’s what you can expect:
Within minutes of a disaster, first responders will be dispatched to the scene.
Within hours, state and local officials will begin assessing the damage and determining what resources are needed.
Within days, the governor will request assistance from the federal government, if necessary.
Within weeks, rebuilding will begin.
It can take months or even years for a community to fully recover from a major disaster, but with the help of state and federal assistance, Tennessee will get back on its feet.
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https://www.tn.gov/templates/article.aspx?id=11716