The American Red Cross has opened emergency shelters in two locations across Tennessee following the devastating tornadoes that struck on Dec. 11.
Red Cross volunteers and staff are prepared to provide residents in need with a safe, warm place to sleep, food and emotional support for those with immediate, disaster-caused needs. Disaster caseworkers will meet with displaced families, assess their needs and help build their individualized recovery plans.
Current Shelter locations:
Beech River Airport - 1600 Mt. Arafat Rd., Darden, TN - Henderson County (Serving Decatur County)
Kenton First Baptist Church - 204 S. Poplar St., Kenton, TN - Gibson County
*Please note, the shelter that was open in Obion closed Dec. 15 at noon.
American Red Cross is operating all shelters under strict COVID protocol and asks all residents to please wear masks inside the facilities.
For information on Red Cross shelters, or to find out how you can help following a disaster, go to
RedCross.org/Tennessee
. [Shelter information as of Dec. 15, 5 p.m. CST]
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