Hendersonville resident Stephen Durham, has been recognized by the American Red Cross Nashville Area Chapter for his dedication in serving his community as a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member. In June, Durham received the âDisaster Services Chapter Awardâ during the organizationâs annual meeting.
Durham has recorded more than 2,000 hours as a volunteer in his community this year.
âHis hours tell the story of a man committed to serving others,â said Katie Smith, the Nashville chapterâs disaster program specialist. âNo matter what is going on, Stephen is quick to answer any call. He wants to make sure that everything is handled accurately and precisely. As a shelter lead, he makes sure everyone is protected and well fed.
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NASHVILLE – The Mayor of Nashville has declared a state of emergency and enacted a curfew in the city following an early morning explosion that injured three people and damaged several buildings.
Mayor Cooper states, “I have signed Executive Order 12 to issue a state of civil emergency proclaimed within the area bounded by James Robertson Parkway, 4th Ave north, Broadway and the Cumberland River. A curfew will start at 4:30pm, Friday Dec 25. and be lifted Sunday, December 27 at 4:30pm.”
As well, the Nashville Airport is under enhanced security measures.
The FBI has also established a digital tip line for anyone with information about the explosion. Those who prefer to call can do so by dialing 1-800-CALL-FBI.