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COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND DISASTER RESPONSE
PREPARING, RESPONDING AND
RECOVERING TOGETHER
United Way’s work in Greater Clarksville
continues to center on preparedness, rapid
response and long-term recovery, ensuring
neighbors are supported before, during and
after crises.
COMMUNITY SAFETY AND
PREPAREDNESS
The CMC Safety Fair brought disaster
education and resilience-building directly
to the community through a free, familyfriendly event that welcomed more than 700
attendees. The fair was a true collaboration
among nonpro昀椀 t organizations, government
agencies, local businesses and small-business
owners, creating an accessible space for
learning, connection and empowerment.
Families engaged in hands-on activities such
as assembling disaster “go bags,” learning
how to grow food at home and participating in
safety demonstrations designed for all ages. An
unexpected but meaningful outcome of the event
was the opportunity to connect with unhoused
families, providing immediate food and support
and meeting urgent needs in real time.
DISASTER RESPONSE:
2025 SPRING FLOOD
In response to an unexpected spring 昀氀 ood
event, United Way quickly established a 2025
Disaster Relief Fund, creating a centralized
“give help” mechanism that mobilized
donations, volunteer engagement and
coordinated assistance.
Working alongside local nonpro昀椀 ts, faithbased organizations and government
partners, United Way helped stand up a local
Clarksville–Montgomery County Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD). A
digital request-for-help system was launched
through cmcresponds.org, enabling rapid
triage and connection to services. Immediate
survivor needs were addressed by United Way
staff, followed by contracted long-term
case management through Urban Ministries
of Clarksville.
Through Hands On, volunteer projects
supported canvassing and 昀氀 ood cleanup
efforts, extending recovery through
community-powered action.
LONG-TERM RECOVERY GROUP
(LTRG) PROGRESS
Recovery efforts continue through coordinated
case management, construction support and
survivor advocacy:
> 384 survivors screened
> 359 cases closed with
achieved recovery
> 25 cases currently open
> 360 disaster case management
referrals, resulting in 123 successful
facilitated connections
Construction and rebuilding efforts include:
> 72 construction referrals submitted
> 57 homes assessed
> 27 projects initiated
> 25 projects completed
In partnership with the Appalachia Service
Project and the City of Clarksville:
> 4 families have received keys to
new homes
> Land has been secured for 4 additional
homes, bringing the total to 13 new
homes underway
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