Music | May 05, 2010 | 15 comments

Tennessee flood 2010

JanforGore
I haven't seen too much here about the flood in Tennessee that has displaced thousands and killed 29 (last count I knew of.) Very sad to see Opryland flooded. So much music history made there. I can't help feeling all that is good in this country is now dying. One of those days I guess. I know Tennesseans will pull together and get through this.
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  • iamIsbill
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      iamIsbill  

    • I am a Tennessean but I can not feel sorry for anyone who lives on a large river and is surprised when you get flooded out.......it does suck for the old folk

      but i fucking haite country music!

    • 2 years ago
  • mykuh
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      mykuh  
    • iamIsbill:

      If you watched the Nashville news then, you would know that the river didn't rise past flood stage until Monday. Two days after the highest water. It wasn't the river that flooded initially. It was just ground water. 15 inches of rain does that.

    • 2 years ago
  • masterzip
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      masterzip  

    • ask yourself how many times you have heard. "I've never seen weather like this before?"

      there is no such thing as normal weather anymore.

    • 2 years ago
  • crashbangnoises
  • Incredulous
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      Incredulous  

    • beautiful city, rich with musical history and aspiring talent, very very sad, but yes, you are right, they will pull together and come back on top.

    • 2 years ago
  • drcodygoforth
  • JanforGore
  • drcodygoforth
  • JanforGore
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      JanforGore  

    • http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100506/ap_on_re_us/us_tennessee_floods

      People in Nashville return to devastation.

      My thoughts are with them and I can sympathize knowing how they feel to lose their possessions. I was in a fire when I was about 13 and we lost much of our own possessions as well. However, we focused on the fact that we all got out safely and were not seriously hurt. I just want to know what this government is doing about it. There have been a string of natural disasters happening and I don't think it is coincidence. Those who think climate change isn't happening, open your eyes.

    • 2 years ago
  • mykuh
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      mykuh  
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    • JanforGore:

      Are you wanting to know what the government is doing about the flooding in Tennessee, or what the government is doing about climate change?

      Because the government is handling the flooding very well. And Tennessee's volunteering spirit is strong and well, with Hands on Nashville (www.hon.org) having to restructure their site to handle all the traffic from people volunteering to help.

      As for climate change, that's a sad sad story indeed.

    • 2 years ago
  • JanforGore
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      JanforGore  
    • mykuh:

      Thanks for the information. I know the spirit of the people there will do good things to rebuild and also posted about local disaster response initiatives. I can't be there to help but did send a donation too. I was actually referring to the Federal government's response.

    • 2 years ago
  • mykuh
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      mykuh  
    • JanforGore:

      The Federal Government (FEMA) has fast-tracked the paperwork for 6 counties (those worst hit), and they are already declared federal disasters within days of the flood, and individual homeowners can apply for grants up to $30k for the repairs once their insurance denies their claim, or if they don't have insurance at all. Small business owners and homeowners can apply for disaster loans (I think the interest is non-existent or close to it on those). My county is one of those already declared.

      The other 15 counties are well on their way with paperwork. Last I heard, the head of FEMA would fly over a county and then fast-track the paperwork of that county. Of course that takes time, though. I don't recall his name, but he spoke in a press conference with our Governor Phil Bredesen day before yesterday.

      I'm very grateful for FEMA's fast response.

      I can understand that some people would be skeptical, though, considering how FEMA has reacted under different disasters. The Rhode Island floods come to mind... but I only heard hearsay on that issue, so I can't be certain.

    • 2 years ago
  • JanforGore
  • JanforGore
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      JanforGore  

    • Donate to Flood Relief for Middle TennesseeMonday, May 3, 2010 3:09 PMFrom: "The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee"
      The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has activated two funds to help those affected by the May 1 & 2, 2010 floods.

      1. In partnership with Davidson County's Office of Emergency Management, The Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund will assist those recovering in Davidson County. Donate now.
      2. The Tennessee Emergency Response Fund will help those affected in Middle Tennessee counties. Donate now.

      Make a gift today. The needs are great and will continue for months to come. Grants from the funds will be made to nonprofits supporting both immediate and long-term needs.

      We hope you will join in these efforts to rebuild lives in our very own community.

      Check cfmt.org throughout the afternoon for more information about community resources.
      The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee activates disaster response funds to support flood relief in Davidson County and Middle Tennessee. Help support relief, restoration and flood clean-up efforts. Donate now:

      http://www.cfmt.org/floodrelief/
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      For anyone interested in helping our fellow Americans in a time of need.

    • 2 years ago
  • JanforGore
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