Tennessee Emergency Resources
With Tennessee's state of emergency currently at Level 3, it means a serious emergency or minor disaster has occurred or a situation is deteriorating rapidly and public warnings are being issued. The Tennessee Emergency Management Plan (TEMP) is activated and a state of emergency is automatically declared per TCA 58-2-107. Key or specifically needed emergency service coordinators for state departments are recalled to duty the State's Emergency Operations Center.
The following resources and shelters are available to Tennesseans in need of relief:
Tennessee Disaster Information Line
Call: 1-844-4TENN-4U (1-844-483-6648)
A central resource for information on storm recovery, available assistance, and county-specific guidance from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA).
Crisis Cleanup Hotline
Call: 844-965-1386
Connects residents to volunteer groups for no-cost help with debris removal, tarping, fallen trees, flood cleanup, appliance removal, mold mitigation, and more.
Emergency Shelters & Warming Centers
TEMA & Federal/Mobile Shelters
- TEMA maintains a list of warming shelters established by local counties. These are updated as conditions change — check TEMA’s sheltering page or contact your local EMA for details.
- Use FEMA shelter locator tools:
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Download the FEMA Mobile App
Text 4FEMA (43362) with your ZIP code to find open shelters.
The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services operates warming centers and White Flag shelters across Tennessee, including locations in Nashville, Clarksville, Johnson City, Knoxville, Dyersburg, and others.
United Way 211 Line
Call 211 (or text your ZIP code to 898211)
Connects you to local assistance for shelter, housing support, utility help, food resources, and other community services. This is a free and confidential referral service.