Monday, May 10, 2010
Brief Email Update
Today’s email update includes links to additional resources and disaster relief programs that are available to area residents and businesses. Also, most downtown businesses are now open with a few exceptions!
Flood Relief is Available
Congressman Jim Cooper’s office has information online ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485197/2226/goto:http://www.cooper.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content=view=352=73 ) about federal assistance that is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This web-page also lists state, local, community and federal contact information for many agencies.
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce has information online about business and community assistance ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485198/2226/goto:http://www.nashvillechamber.com/FloodRecoveryAssistance/BusinessCommunityAssistance.aspx ) available through the Business Response Team.
Nashville Electric Service has information from Metro Codes about what to do if your business or home has flooded ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485199/2226/goto:http://www.nespower.com/FloodDamage.html ).

Looking to help with downtown clean-up and recovery efforts? The Nashville Urban Residents Association has organized a list of volunteer opportunities ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485200/2226/goto:http://www.nashvilleura.org/42001.html ). Also, if your downtown business or residential building needs volunteers, you can submit information (mailto:recovery@nashvilleura.org?subject=downtown%20merchant%20or%20resident%20assistance%20need) about the need.
Finally, downtown-specific information is posted on our website ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485201/2226/goto:http://www.nashvilledowntown.com/help/ ).

Most Downtown Businesses are OPEN!
For a complete list of temporary closures, click here. The vast majority of businesses are open!

2nd Avenue North from Broadway to Union is open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Also, Broadway from the interstate to 2nd Avenue is now open to vehicles and pedestrians.

Additional Information
The CMA Music Festival ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485202/2226/goto:http://www.pitchengine.com/cmamusicfestival/cma-board-chairman-comments-on-nashville-floods-and-status-of-2010-cma-music-festival-/62078/ ) is scheduled as planned for June 10 - 13 in downtown Nashville. Half of the CMA Festival’s proceeds will be donated to flood relief.
Details for visitors planning a trip to Nashville can be found on the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau website ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485203/2226/goto:http://www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/floodinformation ). Nashville is open and the music is still playing!

Water Conservation Reminder from Metro Water Services
Progress is being made on the MWS reservoirs. They are now over 60%. However, please continue to CONSERVE water during this crucial time. Metro Water reports that there is still a lot of work to be done before the K.R. Harrington treatment plant is back in service.

Housing for Those Displaced
Need housing or have housing available? Look for and post information here ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485204/2226/goto:http://www.tnhousingsearch.org/ ).
Tax Break Avaliable for Flood Damage
Option to amend your 2009 tax return ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485205/2226/goto:http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100509/OPINION01/5090325/1007 ) to get your refund soon because you live in a federally declared disaster county.
MTA Bus Routes
MTA has increased service ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485206/2226/goto:http://www.nashvillemta.org/PDFHomePage/1.pdf ) to “Saturday schedule” levels. Plus, the Music City Star ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485207/2226/goto:http://www.musiccitystar.org/ ) and the Music City Circuit ( http://e2ma.net/go/8257196477/2796128/94485208/2226/goto:http://www.nashvillemta.org/setpage.asp?page=musiccitycircuit.html ) have resumed service.

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