Tennessee Flooding: Terry and Janet's Story

After losing their home to the flooding on Aug. 21, Terry and Janet stayed in a Red Cross shelter in Dickson. Terry is 73 and a former Army combat medic. While serving in Germany, he taught American Red Cross first aid classes on the base. He said they lasted 16 hours, and were open to soldiers, their families, and the public. Today he is confined to a wheelchair. Janet is his love and caretaker. Because of Terry’s wheelchair, they are limited to accessible apartments on the first floor.

Just as Terry served the Red Cross when he was a soldier, now we serve him. Red Cross health services volunteers met with him to support his medical needs. The Red Cross Fort Campbell Station Manager spoke with them about support available through Veterans Affairs programs. At the shelter, Red Cross workers provided Terry and Janet with comfort, food, and help to recover from this difficult event.