When a disaster strikes, it can be difficult to know where to turn. The State of Tennessee offers a variety of disaster assistance programs and resources to help residents recover.
The Tennessee Disaster Relief Fund provides financial assistance to individuals and families who have been affected by a disaster. The fund can be used to cover expenses such as temporary housing, repairs, and replacement of essential items.
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center offers disaster assistance loans to small businesses that have been affected by a disaster. Loans can be used to cover expenses such as repairs, replacement of inventory, and lost revenue.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services offers a variety of programs and resources to help individuals and families who have been affected by a disaster. Services include food assistance, crisis counseling, and case management.
If you have been affected by a disaster, please contact the State of Tennessee’s Disaster Assistance Hotline at 1-866-211-3380 for more information about available programs and resources.
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/sos/publications/disaster-assistance-guide.pdf
https://www.tn.gov/commerce/article/disaster-assistance-loans
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/disaster-assistance.html