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Tarps available in Nashville for victims of tornado damage

Residents urged to secure homes before rain
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Posted at 9:18 AM, Mar 07, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-07 22:19:08-05

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH) has announced that tarps are available in Nashville for victims whose homes have suffered tornado damage.

With rain in the forecast starting Monday, the tarps are intended to help people prevent rain from getting into damaged homes and ruining furniture and other possessions.

Emergency Management officials urge residents to secure damaged windows and roofs before this weather hits.

Tarps and other resources for North Nashville are available at two NOAH member congregations. They are Lee Chapel AME Church, located at 1200 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd., and New Covenant Christian Church, located at 2201 Osage Street.

Residents can also call 311 for assistance getting a tarps or materials to secure their homes from weather.

Other resources available in North Nashville can be found at:
- Hadley Park (Metro Nashville 24-hour shelter and services), (615) 862-8451
1037 28th Avenue North, 37208

- Greater Heights Missionary Baptist Church, (615) 712-6825
1600 14th Avenue North, 37208

- Gideon's Army United, (615) 852-7530

Emergency resources available in East Nashville can be found at:
- East Magnet High School (Metro Nashville 24-hour shelter)
110 Gallatin Avenue, 37206

- Margaret Maddox YMCA, (615) 228-5525
2624 Gallatin Pike, 37216