GILES COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Emergency crews in Giles County are assessing damage after severe storms moved through the area Wednesday.
Giles County Emergency Services said there have been several reports of trees down and at least one building with its roof blown off as the storms passed through the county. Crews are continuing to monitor conditions and evaluate impacts.
Officials are asking residents to help document the storm’s damage by sharing photos from their neighborhoods.
Anyone who captured images of storm damage or the storm itself is encouraged to post them in the comments of the county’s Facebook post and include where the photo was taken.
Residents are also urged to use caution around downed trees and debris while cleanup continues.
You can find the county’s post and share photos here.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
