Wow, words can't begin to describe the devastation this ice and snow has left in the Upper Cumberland. My heart breaks for my friends and neighbors who are without power and who need food and shelter. You are in my prayers and please know that your Giant family loves you and wants to help in any way we can. Below is information from the American Red Cross on ways to help, and also shelter locations for our area. Together we will get through this as a community and family...
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps people affected by disasters such as what our area just experienced first hand.
To donate by phone via credit card, or to help with any questions you may have about other ways of donating funds to the Red Cross, please call us: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
From the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency: There has been an account set up at the Bank of Putnam County for individuals who wish to donate to the disaster relief. The account is set up as Monterey Disaster Relief Fund. Please contact Bank of Putnam County at (931) 839-3770, or visit any Bank of Putnam County branch in order to donate to this fund.
The American Red Cross is currently working with local law enforcement officials and emergency management personnel in various areas with shelters across the Upper Cumberland to assist those who are without power and the basic necessities:
1. COOKEVILLE - First United Methodist Church - 204 E. Spring Street – For transportation to the shelter call (931) 646-4636
2. SPARTA – National Guard Armory – 1685 McMinnville Hwy. For transportation to the shelter (931) 738-7111
3. MONTEREY – First Baptist Church – 106 N. Chestnut - For transportation to the shelter call (931) 646-4636
4. LIVINGSTON – First Christian Church – 320 Oakley Street - For transportation contact law enforcement officials in Overton County
5. JAMESTOWN – First Baptist Church – 306 E. Central Avenue - For transportation to the shelter call 931-752-0913
6. CRAWFORD – Wilson Elementary School – 2210 Hanging Limb Hwy. - For transportation contact law enforcement officials in Overton County
7. CROSSVILLE – Cumberland Fellowship – 1640 West Avenue – For transportation to the shelter call 931-707-1883
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief, which helps people affected by disasters such as what our area just experienced first hand.
To donate by phone via credit card, or to help with any questions you may have about other ways of donating funds to the Red Cross, please call us: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
From the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency: There has been an account set up at the Bank of Putnam County for individuals who wish to donate to the disaster relief. The account is set up as Monterey Disaster Relief Fund. Please contact Bank of Putnam County at (931) 839-3770, or visit any Bank of Putnam County branch in order to donate to this fund.
The American Red Cross is currently working with local law enforcement officials and emergency management personnel in various areas with shelters across the Upper Cumberland to assist those who are without power and the basic necessities:
1. COOKEVILLE - First United Methodist Church - 204 E. Spring Street – For transportation to the shelter call (931) 646-4636
2. SPARTA – National Guard Armory – 1685 McMinnville Hwy. For transportation to the shelter (931) 738-7111
3. MONTEREY – First Baptist Church – 106 N. Chestnut - For transportation to the shelter call (931) 646-4636
4. LIVINGSTON – First Christian Church – 320 Oakley Street - For transportation contact law enforcement officials in Overton County
5. JAMESTOWN – First Baptist Church – 306 E. Central Avenue - For transportation to the shelter call 931-752-0913
6. CRAWFORD – Wilson Elementary School – 2210 Hanging Limb Hwy. - For transportation contact law enforcement officials in Overton County
7. CROSSVILLE – Cumberland Fellowship – 1640 West Avenue – For transportation to the shelter call 931-707-1883