The Latest on Our Winter Storm Recovery. Plus, Ways To Get and Give Help
As a freezing and frustrating week for Nashville draws to a close, we’re giving you the latest updates on today’s Friday News Roundup. Host Marie Cecile Anderson, City Cast contributor Nicole Williams and executive producer Whitney Pastorek are debunking the rumors and analyzing our city’s response to the disaster thus far. Plus: Hot Chicken Week got extended, y’all, don’t worry!
Visit our running resource page of opportunities to help and be helped here.
Donate to the United Way and Community Foundation Winter Storm Recovery Fund at UnitedWayGN.org
Donate to NewsChannel 5’s Winter Storm Relief Fund in partnership with Hands On Nashville and Second Harvest by texting NC5 to 50155.
Get information on discounted hotel rates here.
If you need assistance with ANYTHING, call 211 or visit nashvilleresponds.com.
Report power outages to NES by texting OUT to 637797.
Please reserve 911 for emergencies, including downed power lines. For non-emergencies, call 311 or visit hubNashville.
Metro has opened emergency warming locations at fire stations and community centers. These will be open 24/7. Bring what you need to stay as long as you need. To request a ride to a warming shelter, call 615-401-1712.
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