It’s been one week since Chattanooga experienced its second-highest rainfall on record, triggering flash floods that caused four deaths, closed multiple roads, and prompted swiftwater rescues in East Ridge, East Brainerd, and Brainerd. The floodwaters have receded — but the damage remains.
In times like these, it can be hard to know how to help. Here are a few GoFundMe fundraisers supporting some of those most affected:
- A family of three — Tomas, Xiomara, and 3-year-old Emma — died when a tree fell on their car during the flood. Tomas’s siblings are raising money to send their remains back to Guatemala so they can be buried together.
- An elderly woman’s home and car were severely damaged after a nearby creek overflowed. Her daughter, Emily Roe Lewis, is raising funds to help cover repairs.
- The Anderson family’s home flooded, but because they live outside a designated flood zone, their damages aren’t covered by insurance.
Other ways to help
- Ivy Academy (8520 Dayton Pike) is collecting emergency supplies Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Boneyard Bar and Oddstory Brewing Co. Central are accepting donations of essentials, nonperishable food, clothing, and bedding during regular business hours through Thursday, Aug. 28.
