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Visit www.liveandworkwell.com and enter with your company access code. Optum Public Crisis Line: Our toll- free emotional support help line at (866) 342-6892 is free of charge and available to anyone, so you can share it with family and friends. Caring professionals will connect people to resources. It will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Disaster Planning & Recovery Center: Type the keyword “disaster” into the search bar, select the Disaster Planning & Recovery Center. Here you’ll find information on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters and links to national organizations too. Coping Center: Type the keyword “coping” into the search bar, select Coping. Here you’ll find supportive resources to help you deal with the emotional effects of a disaster. >>> COPING AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER Tennessee Severe Weather/Tornado If you turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper or go on the Internet, you’ll likely find the news is full of negative stories, including natural disasters around the world. But when a tragedy strikes closer to home — like in your community — it may be even harder to process. While people may respond to and deal with a natural disaster in different ways, there are several tools and resources available to you on liveandworkwell.com.

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Visit www.liveandworkwell.com and enter with your company access code.

Optum Public Crisis Line: Our toll-free emotional support help line at (866) 342-6892 is free of charge andavailable to anyone, so you canshare it with family and friends.Caring professionals will connectpeople to resources. It will be open24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Disaster Planning & Recovery Center: Type the keyword “disaster” into the search bar, select the Disaster Planning & Recovery Center. Here you’ll find information on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters and links to national organizations too.

Coping Center: Type the keyword “coping” into the search bar, select Coping. Here you’ll find supportive resources to help you deal with the emotional effects of a disaster.

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COPING AFTER A NATURAL DISASTERTennessee Severe Weather/TornadoIf you turn on the TV, pick up a newspaper or go on the Internet, you’ll likely find the news is full of negative stories, including natural disasters around the world. But when a tragedy strikes closer to home — like in your community — it may be even harder to process.

While people may respond to and deal with a natural disaster in different ways, there are several tools and resources available to you on liveandworkwell.com.

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Some Disaster Safety Tips to Follow • Listen to local officials for updates and instructions. Evacuate if necessary.

• Check-in with family and friends by texting or using social media.

• Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.

• Watch out for debris and downed power lines.

• Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock youdown, and fast-moving water can sweep your vehicle away.

• Photograph the damage to your property in order to assist in filing an insurance claim.

• Be prepared for the future with a disaster preparedness kit and family communication plan.

Some Tips for Recovering from a Traumatic Event• Start a dialogue. Reach out to friends or family for support. It’s one simple way to help process

a natural disaster.

• Choose when to connect. Disconnecting from media may give you time to focus on importantthings — like your health or stress management.

• Change your perspective. Try to find something you’ve learned from the negative experience.It may be helpful to gain a broader perspective.

• Focus on your feelings. Acknowledge your feelings as they occur to you. Self-awareness is animportant first step in learning to manage your feelings.

• Pay attention to your health. Don’t forget the importance of regular exercise*, a healthy diet,and good sleep.

*If you’re pregnant, physically inactive or have a health condition like arthritis, diabetes or heart disease, check with your doctorbefore starting an exercise program or increasing your activity level. They can tell you what types and amounts of activities aresafe for you.

Additional National Resources:

FEMA (Information about Federal Assistance) – http://www.fema.gov

American Red Cross – http://www.redcross.org/

CDC (Emergency Preparedness ) – http://emergency.cdc.gov/

Ready.gov (Preparation and Recovery) – https://www.ready.gov/

Tennessee Severe Weather and Tornadoes March 3, 2020

Office of the Governor Bill Lee, Governor State Capitol, 1st Floor 600 Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd. Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2001 https://www.tn.gov/governor/ https://www.facebook.com/GovBillLee/ https://twitter.com/govbilllee Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee 1 Public Sq. Nashville, TN 37201 hubNashville: 311 or (615) 862-5000 https://www.nashville.gov https://www.facebook.com/MetroNashville Metro Storm Response Information: https://www.nashville.gov/Government/Metro-Storm-Response-Information.aspx

On March 3, 2020, a devastating storm hit Nashville causing widespread damage. This page will contain information and links to resources related to Metro Government's response to the storm.

Metro Offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 3.

The Nashville Emergency Response Viewing Engine (NERVE): http://maps.nashville.gov/nerve/

Tennessee Emergency Management Agency 3041 Sidco Drive Nashville, TN 37204 (615) 741-0001 https://www.tn.gov/tema https://www.facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo/ https://twitter.com/t_e_m_a This agency provides disaster assistance and information on disaster preparedness. Latest TEMA Flash Report #3 https://www.tn.gov/tema/news/2020/3/3/tema-flash-report--3---tornado-and-severe-weather-event.html

Tuesday, March 03, 2020 | 11:21am

HIGHLIGHTS

Severe weather and tornados have impacted several counties in Tennessee. Counties with the greatest impacts include; Davidson, Wilson, and Putnam Counties. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has activated the Tennessee Emergency Management Plan (TEMP) with an all-hands response from state emergency officials and activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). A State of Emergency has been declared in Tennessee. At this level, a serious emergency or minor disaster has occurred and TEMA is coordinating with local and state partners. At this time, the Tennessee Department of Health has 22 confirmed fatalities. Governor Bill Lee is providing guidance at the SEOC. Primary Day – Secretary of State is in contact with local election officials and TEMA. Coordination of resources to support elections is ongoing.

Open Shelters:

2 American Red Cross Shelters Centennial Sportsplex, 222 25th Ave N., Nashville, TN

First Baptist Church, 18 South Walnut Ave., Cookeville, TN 2 Shelters in Wilson County

Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Ln, Mt. Juliet, TN Highland Heights Church of Christ, 505 N. Cumberland, Lebanon, TN

The American Red Cross in Tennessee Nashville area headquarters 2201 Charlotte Ave Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 250-4300 https://www.redcross.org/local/tennessee.html https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossTN/ https://twitter.com/RedCrossTN

Tennessee Department of Transportation 505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 741-2848 https://www.tn.gov/tdot.html I-40 has reopened traffic in both eastbound and westbound directions. TDOT is coordinating with locals to provide resources. Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) is coordinating to deploy resources in Wilson County and Putnam County. THP is assisting local law enforcement and providing logistical support. THP will assist in disseminating warnings, keeping people out of threatened areas, and facilitate evacuations through controlling and directing traffic. The website provides information on road closures, incidents, and conditions that may result from an emergency or disaster. Please https://smartway.tn.gov/traffic/?position=-86.3568304,35.8630463,7&features=incidents,traffic to view road closure information or call 5-1-1. United Way/211 Information and Referrals Lines

These information and referral lines may know of additional resources currently providing assistance, such as food pantries, clothing closets, emergency shelters, and agencies offering financial assistance. Please call and provide your zip code and demographic information in order to receive referrals. Davidson County: Call 2-1-1 or visit: http://www.uw211.org/ NATIONAL RESOURCES: FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) 500 C Street SW Washington, DC 20472 (800) 621-3362 http://www.fema.gov Please visit the website and click on “Disaster Declarations”. If a disaster is declared, please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit http://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance to apply online.

DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV https://www.disasterassistance.gov Offers information about local resources for disasters, including: FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs), Red Cross, food, shelter, state emergency management agencies, and hospital locators. To determine if individual disaster assistance is available through FEMA, please visit the website and enter the address. To locate your local state emergency management agency for disaster information and updates, please visit http://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-agencies AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL National Headquarters 2025 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4498 or (800) 733-2767 http://www.redcross.org Please call or visit the website to locate your local chapter and open shelters. AMERICAN RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL LIST https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php Residents affected can notify their friends and family that they are safe by visiting the website and selecting “List Myself as Safe and Well.” Individuals can also search for loved ones by selecting “Search Registrants.” NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Weather alerts by state are available at http://www.weather.gov/alerts. THE WEATHER CHANNEL Local forecasts and severe weather alerts, available at http://www.weather.com. NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo SAFE TRAVEL USA http://www.safetravelusa.com

Free Help Line: Optum, a leading health and behavioral health services company, is offering a free emotional-support help line. The toll-free number, 866-342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for as long as necessary. The service is free of charge and open to anyone. Specially trained Optum mental health specialists help people manage their stress and anxiety so they can continue to address their everyday needs. Callers may also receive referrals to community resources to help them with specific concerns, including financial and legal matters. Along with the toll-free help line, emotional-support resources and information are available online at https://www.liveandworkwell.com.