NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tennessee's Congressional delegation came together Wednesday, sending a letter to President Biden urging him to approve Governor Bill Lee's request for a major disaster declaration.
Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Lee announced approval of his request, which makes recovery assistance available to the counties impacted by the Dec. 9 tornadoes.
The Tennessee counties named in the Expedited Major Disaster Declaration are Dickson, Davidson, Montgomery and Sumner.
On Dec. 9, six tornadoes swept through Middle Tennessee, leaving several areas with nothing but rubble. There were six fatalities, and many more homes destroyed.
With the disaster declaration, FEMA's Individual Assistance program, the Hazard Mitigation Program and Direct Federal Assistance are now available to these counties.
We know these tornadoes are heartbreaking. Here's how you can help
The loss created by these storms is heartbreaking. Our NewsChannel 5 team wants to help, and we know that you do too.
That is why we are partnering with United Way and Community Foundation to raise money for tornado victims. Through the emergency response fund, you can designate whether you want your money to go to Davidson County or the surrounding counties.
Everything you give will go to help victims of the storm.
NewsChannel 5 is also providing $5,000 in matching money to get donations started in both funds.
