County, Hickman County, TN - 2010 TN FLOOD (VARIOUS DISASTER RESOURCES) - INDEX

Already struggling Hickman County tries to claw out after flood
Residents cope with lost homes, roads, bridges, water, utilities
May 12, 2010

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100512/NEWS01/5120371/-1/NEWS0101/Already+struggling+Hickman+County+tries+to+claw+out+after+flood

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hard-hit Hickman County, a rural county of 24,000 residents 60 miles west of Nashville marked by small communities, farms and isolated homes. Acute flooding along the Duck River, preceded by at least one tornado, washed out dozens of roads and bridges and left thousands without phone, electricity, drinkable water or a place to sleep. Frazzled rescue workers grappled with the catastrophic flooding without the resources of larger cities and counties.
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With an all-volunteer fire department
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"We got behind the eight ball because for two or three days we couldn't get word out about how bad things were, and by then the resources were snapped up by other counties,'' Gregory said. "But we're doing our best.''
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The county was struggling long before the rains came. Jobs are hard to come by here. In March, the county's unemployment rate stood at 13.1 percent, compared with the state average of 10.8 percent.

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A flood of relief
May 7, 2010
http://www.t-g.com/story/1632909.html

Several area business and churches are collecting items for the relief. Chris Brothers of B&W Excavation is spearheading an effort to help -- not Nashville -- but Hickman County, which also suffered devastating damage during the floods.

"There's a lot of attention on Nashville -- and there should be -- but these people got it just as bad and they need help too," he said.

He didn't realize just how much help they needed until he saw a Facebook post by his old basketball coach, Jerry Burlison, who left the Bedford County School System in 1985 to take a principal's position elsewhere. He's now living in Hickman County, hard hit by the storms.

Brothers had already been moved by the flood damage, but now it took on a personal meaning -- and he took it personally. He wanted to help.

"He's not been affected, but a lot of his friends and family are. Seeing his post on Facebook, seeing how bad things are ... it gave me an idea what the most pressing needs are now," said Brothers. "Right now, the drinking water there is unsafe to drink, and the people working there need something to drink. The water and the Gatorade are the most critical need right now."

Brothers is sending one of B&W's tractor trailers to the Red Cross command post in Centerville, loaded with donations. The big needs right now, he said, are:

* Nonperishable food
* Bottled water
* Gatorade
* Juice in plastic bottles
* Paper products
* Cleaning supplies

The trailer will be located at the company, 2831 Hickory Hill Church Road, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. today, then at El Bethel Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday. If there is still room, the trailer will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday.

"We've got the trailer, and a bunch of churches are helping us, too," he said.

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Hickman County faces months before water service fully restored
May 6, 2010
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100506/NEWS01/5060344/-1/NEWS0101/Hickman+County+faces+months+before+water+service+fully+restored

Much of Hickman County is without water. Flooding rains destroyed thousands of feet of water and sewer lines, officials said.
"I cannot overemphasize the seriousness of this disaster,'' said Hickman County Mayor Steve Gregory.
Most residents in the city of Centerville have drinkable water, but all residents have been asked to conserve water and curtail non-essential use.
Water service will not be fully restored anytime soon.
"It's not going to be days or weeks, it's going to be months,'' said Centerville Mayor Bob Bohn.

Bottled water can be picked up at Fairfield Church of Christ, Centerville Church of Christ, Centerville Maintenance Garage, Centerville Fire Halls No. 2 and 3, Bon Aqua United Methodist Church, Kedron United Methodist Church in Pinewood, Nunnelly United Methodist Church, Brushy Church of Christ, Shady Grove Store, Maple Valley Baptist Church in Bucksnort, Coble Store and Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Hall.
About 900 people in Hickman County were without power Wednesday morning, and several roads still are closed or partially blocked, including parts of highways 50, 100 and 438.
Emergency shelters have been set up at the Fairfield Church of Christ, Centerville Church of Christ and Kedron United Methodist Church.

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Flood Information for Montgomery, Hickman, Williamson & Cheatham Counties
Wednesday, May 05th, 2010
http://wpln.org/?p=17224

Hickman County is still in a rescue situation as many remain stranded or unaccounted for. Information such as volunteering to help flood victims, shelters, and donation needs are still evolving and are not on the county‘s website, so it’s best to use the following information:

Hickman County Emergency Management Agency officials are compiling a list of all people willing to volunteer. Those with specialty skills related to construction and rebuilding are especially needed, call 931-729-6132 to sign up.

Parts of the county are still without water and the Fairfield Church of Christ, 1860 Highway 100, Centerville, TN, 931-729-5142, is accepting bottled water during reasonable hours.

All other donations are being accepted by Helping Hands, 7606 Tatum Rd, Lyles, TN, 615-429-6700. They are in need of baby formula, diapers, food, water, cleaning supplies, clothing, and especially furniture such as beds.

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MEDIA -
http://www.wsmv.com/news/23469993/detail.html
full coverage -
http://www.wsmv.com/fatalfloods/index.html

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Hickman County Emergency Management (will keep updated website)
931-729-6132

This listing is believed to be accurate as of 8:00 a.m., Friday, May 7th. However, things may and will more than likely change and change quickly during this disaster recovery period. Your understanding of this is appreciated. We will endeavor to update this page as often as may be required and we are able.

http://www.hickmanco.com/ema/disaster.htm

Current Disaster Recovery Information:
State & County Routes: (open/closed)
Electric Service:
Schools:
Water Service:
Food/Shelter/Showers: various locations listed
Laundry: Midway Laundromat & Mobil Laundry
Bottled Water: various locations listed
Household Needs:
Solid Waste/Garbage: Keep normal refuge separate from storm debris
Volunteering to Help: Hickman County EMA at 931-729-6132
Cash Donations: Hickman Redcross

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