Our great state of Tennessee is opening our doors and our hearts to those being impacted by Hurricane Ian. With Florida residents in the path of the Category 4 storm and millions of people experiencing evacuation orders and displacement, relief efforts from surrounding states and communities are critical.

The threat to various cities in Florida is rising rapidly as Hurricane Ian makes landfall. With power outages, flooding, wind gusts over 90mph, and a great deal of unpredictability ahead, several organizations have already begun mobilizing in an effort to provide support to those affected.

American Red Cross is encouraging local blood donations and monetary donations to help those in impacted areas.

The Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross is also hosting fast track shelter trainings for people interested in volunteering. Each shelter training will take four hours to complete and will cover all the required courses needed to become a shelter worker. Click here to learn more about local volunteer efforts.

The Salvation Army is working to provide food, drinks, shelter, emotional and spiritual care, and other emergency services to hurricane survivors and rescue workers. Click here to Donate