ETSU Response
East Tennessee State University has activated its ETSU Response website to provide information on how to support those impacted by the deadly tornadoes that struck Middle Tennessee and Nashville overnight. Governor Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency. Up to date information regarding the disaster can be found here.
The ETSU Response website has been used in the past to give individuals a way to provide assistance for victims of disasters and national tragedies both near and far. For more information, contact Student Life and Enrollment at (423) 439-4210.
Volunteer Information and Donation Support:
State of Tennessee
- The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has established the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund to provide support to the community and non-profit organizations providing relief to victims of the storms.
- ReadyTN is a mobile device application from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) providing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery information to Tennesseans.
- Volunteer opportunities are being coordinated through Hands on Nashville.
Federal/National Assistance
ETSU Assistance:
- The ETSU Counseling Center provides counseling to students. Students may contact the ETSU Counseling Center at (423) 439-3333 or visit them on the third floor of Nell Dossett hall. The Counseling Center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Bucs Press 2 provides counseling support by phone and is available 24/7 by dialing (423) 439-4841 and pressing 2.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a resource for faculty and staff members who need counseling support and referral to other resources. Assistance is available 24/7 by calling (855) 437-3486.
The BucsCARE website is a resource for students and for student referral. BucsCARE lists offices and campus resources in various categories. Student referrals can be made by submitting a CARE Report.