The Cumberland River has crested in Nashville and the water is beginning to recede.  We know there are many people in the Nashville area that are in need and our thoughts and prayers go out to them.  The flooding waters have caused a lot of damage, the Nashville area has been declared a federal disaster, and it will take some time for the water to come back to normal levels and for the city of Nashville to begin recovery.  We would like to thank all of the volunteers that have been so willing to donate their time, energy, and resources to help those around them.  It is times like these when the great people of Nashville will shine by picking each other up and helping them get back on their feet.

If you have been affected or would like to offer assistance to others, please see information via our below Nashville Flood 2010 Frequently Asked Questions.

1. How do I repair my flooded home?  Click here for best practices from the Red Cross or from FEMA.
2. How do I help those in need in Nashville and the surrounding areas?  There are several organizations managing the volunteers willing to offer their money and time.  Please contact a local organization that can direct you to the proper location.
   • Contact the Red Cross in Nashville, Williamson County, or a surrounding county
   • Contact Hands On Nashville
3. How do I make an insurance claim?
   • Prepare to work with an insurance company with this document
   • Click here for the 9 Myths About Flood Insurance
4. Where can I store my dry things during clean-up?
   • Campbell Station Self-Storage in Thompson's Station is offering free storage for 30 days to people who have been affected by flooding or tornadoes. Call 615-302-0600.
   • StorPlace Self-Storage is offering flood victims one month's free rental at any of their 10 locations throughout Middle Tennessee
5. What should I do with the flood debris?   Metro guidelines for flood debris collection
6. How do I apply for Federal Funding?

   • The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding also is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis in the counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Hickman and Williamson for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance.

   • Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance beginning Wednesday, May 5, 2010 by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

7. Do I get any tax deductions for the damage that I suffered from the flood?
   • Click here to read "Tax Breaks for Flood Damage"

If there are any friends of LBMC that we can help, please contact us.