In August 2021, Middle Tennessee experienced a catastrophic flood stemming from the impacts of climate change. The event devastated the community, ruining homes, businesses, and infrastructure and resulting in 20 deaths. The flood water caused widespread injuries and illnesses, from fractures, hypothermia, vector-borne diseases, and more.
In this case study, Andries reviews the impact of the flooding event on the Tennesee community, highlighting the coordinated disaster management between state, federal, and nonprofit entities. Certain coordination and response tools, such as early warning systems, emergency alerts, and immediate search and rescue operations, were crucial in keeping the death toll to a minimum.