If you have been involved in a house fire or disaster within the past 48 hours, Call: (731) 592-3947 or (731) 446-7504, or use our contact form for assistance.
Our office is located at:901 W. Highway 22Union City, TN 38261
U.S. ARMED FORCES FAMILY MEMBER EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Army Family Liaison:(800) 833-6622Navy Family Support:(901) 874-5111U.S. Air Force:(210) 565-2660USMC Locator:(760) 725-5171U.S. Coast Guard:(800) 772-8724
Mission StatementNorthwest Tennessee Disaster Services, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It is guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
____________________________________________________Help Oklahoma with long-term recovery. www.ok.gov/okstrong
____________________________________________________NTDS Volunteers arrived Tuesday morning (May 21st) to aid in response to the devastation in Moore, Oklahoma. Special thanks were given by Governor Mary Fallin to Disaster Services and the Volunteers from Tennessee.
____________________________________________________Introducing the new NTDS promotional Storm and Fire Ads!
____________________________________________________Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Boston, as well as the families of those impacted by the explosions. Boston Marathon Hotlines: Concerned Families: 617-635-4500 Witnesses: 1-800-494-TIPS
____________________________________________________NTDS needs volunteers with the desire to help others. National Volunteer Week is April 21-27!
____________________________________________________Spring is just around the corner, so order your NTDS apparel today and support a great cause!
____________________________________________________Hey Taylor Swift fans! Pre-order your NTDS TN Specialty Plate before June 30th for a chance to win a drawing for THREE (3) FRONT SECTION FLOOR TICKETS to see her perform live on Friday, September 20th at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN! ...and even more great giveaways for showing your support!
____________________________________________________Join us this morning at 10:15 AM as we Drop, Cover & Hold On for The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut!
____________________________________________________Call (731) 446-7504 to schedule First Aid/CPR/AED training for yourself or your business. Learn how to save a life today!
____________________________________________________March is NTDS Practice & Prepare Month. The educational program teaches area school children five ways to prepare for a disaster. After attending a special presentation, children will be asked to take a referral form home with them and have family members sign off on the form that the family member was told by the student at least three ways to prepare for a disaster. Plaques will awarded to each school for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
____________________________________________________NTDS is helping you Resolve To Be Ready for 2013!
____________________________________________________Pre-order your NTDS TN Specialty Plate! You can find out more here!
____________________________________________________Today, on MLK Day, we plant the seed of hope together to inspire it to bloom for all. Start here!
____________________________________________________In the wake of Friday's tragic fire in Union City, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Jackson/Holland family.
____________________________________________________Sign up to Drop, Cover, & Hold On for the Great Central U.S. Shakeout on Thursday, February 7th at 10:15 AM!
____________________________________________________Flooding has been reported in areas of Obion and Lake Counties. Never drive on roads covered in water, especially if there is a current. As little as 6-12" of water can sweep a vehicle away.
NTDS Shelter Op volunteers are on notice for possible activation. If your home is in effected flood areas, please call (731) 592-3947 for emergency assistance.
____________________________________________________Join NTDS at the 2013 Conference on Volunteerism and Service-Learning (March 3-5)!
____________________________________________________NTDS and Voxer are partnering to offer a smartphone 2-way radio, text, and live photo app for disaster victims. Created as a Call To Action after the Sandy Hook tragedy, Together For All ™ will link disaster & mass shooting victims with First Responders.
____________________________________________________NTDS has put together a new Portable Generator Safety Video with lifesaving tips during an emergency. Share it with your friends!
____________________________________________________You can now follow NTDS on Twitter for live updates!
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Or send your much appreciated donations to:PO BOX 1458UNION CITY, TN 38281
NOTE: We will never solicit donations over the phone or door to door.