Tennessee Matters

Interview 1 – Tennessee Got Lucky (weather.com) Ray Stagich Several states were hit by Hurricane Florence, and the originally projected path had its sights on Tennessee. Ray Stagich from The Weather Channel explains what happened, what dangers are still going on now, and what might still be ahead. Interview 2 & 3 – Disaster Relief Efforts Are Well Underway (redcross.org) Sarah Basel Florence made landfall last weekend, but disaster relief efforts started way before then. An in-depth conversation with Sarah Basel from the American Red Cross of Tennessee explains the way they prepare for disasters, what programs they’re providing victims, and how you can help. Interview 4 – The 1 st Line of Disaster Response: You (ready.gov) Q Winfield Emergency response teams can’t instantly appear when and where they’re called. Q Winfield from FEMA explains the importance for each of us to be ready to help our neighbors – the message of the program called “You’re The Help Till Help Arrives”.