By all accounts, the day the tornado hit northern Tennessee came and left quickly. Amongst the destruction, about 25,000 people were left without electricity services.
There were more than 400 calls to emergency services during the tornado's strike. Montgomery County Emergency Services had received 53 patients during the disaster.
There are many homes in Clarksville without power, and could take many weeks to restore. Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts toured all the affected neighborhoods today, and said: "This is devastating news and our hearts are broken for the families of those who lost loved ones. The City stands ready to help them in their time of grief."
Schools in the Clarksville area will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. Cars were thrown upside down, trees ripped from their roots, and power lines erupted into chaos when the poles fell.
According to CNN affiliate WSMV, the roof of his house was torn off by the storm. 'There were entire houses that are just gone'.
Many people could be heard crying for help under debris. One local nurse began performing CPR. There is more medical help expected into the local region.
The heavily communities affected so far by the tornado are: Gallatin, and Hendersonville. There are more storms expected to hit the region by Sunday.
- Clarksville officials are taking calls from those who want to volunteer at 931-245-2988.
- Blood Assurance opened its Clarksville donation center Sunday at 1767 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Suite E, and is accepting blood donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- YAIPak Outreach community organization is accepting donations at 1255 Paradise Hill Road from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Needed items include large tarps, contractor bags, AA and AAA batteries, Ziplock bags, Totes with lids, chainsaw, shovels, rakes and pitchforks.
- The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County asks that monetary donations be made via Tennessee Emergency Response Fund - Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Nashville, TN (cfmt.org) and United Way Greater Nashville | Donately.
- The Salvation Army accepts monetary donations for disaster response, which can be made here or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.
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