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Public shelters

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Bridgeman, Jacqueline, 2020 January 09

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Video interview with Jacqueline Bridgeman, an emergency responder with the American Red Cross, conducted by Steven Smith. Bridgeman recounts coming into Gatlinburg to manage a relief shelter and the steady realization about the severity of the disaster. She also discusses the challenges faced in gathering resources to serve the community and the difficulties in reaching certain branches of the community.

Dates: 2020 January 09

Collett, Emily, 2017 January 27

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APPL audio interview with Emily Collett, resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Karen McDonald. Collett discusses the initial warning she received on the day of the fire and her evacuation to a friend's house. Subsequently, she was forced to evacuate from there before finding shelter at Rocky Top Sports Park.

Dates: 2017 January 27

Dudragne, Kathleen and Philippe, 2017 February 28

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APPL audio interview witth Kathleen and Philippe Dudragne, residents of Gatlinburg, conducted by Karen McDonald. They share stories of others' challenges during the fire. The Dudragnes discuss the confusion and panic of their evacuation attempts. They recount the relief efforts provided by the Red Cross and the Rocky Top Center.

Dates: 2017 February 28

Hunt, Mary Louise, 2017 January 25

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APPL audio interview with Mary Louise Hunt, resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Kenton Temple and Karen McDonald. Hunt recounts the day of the fire and being forced to evacuate with no immediate warning. She discusses the services provided at the Rocky Top Community Center.

Dates: 2017 January 25

Shambaugh, Frances Fox, 2019 October 13

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Video interview with Frances Shambaugh, lifelong resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Ken Wise. Shambaugh recounts her evacuation and time spent afterwards at the community center. She discusses the efforts in the community to support one another and her own efforts at rebuilding her home and studio.

Dates: 2019 October 13

Shambaugh, Frances Fox, 2017 February 02

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APPL audio interview with Frances Shambaugh, resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Kenton Temple. Shambaugh recounts her evacuation efforts on the day of the fire and the relief efforts. She goes into detail about the aid provided by Rocky Top Sports World and American Red Cross during the crisis.

Dates: 2017 February 02

Sheets, Alan, 2019 November 09

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Video interview with Alan Sheets, an emergency responder with American Red Cross, conducted by Ken Wise. Sheets details the process of establishing a relief shelter during a crisis. He discusses the challenges posed by the fire in terms of how many were impacted and the initial chaos that needed to be addressed. He also praises the community for its ability to come together during this time with necessary donations and services.

Dates: 2019 November 09

Thadani, Rakhee, 2017 February 17

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APPL audio interview with Rakhee Thadani, resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Karen McDonald. Thadani recounts the day of the fire with particular attention to the smoke. She discusses evacuating to Rocky Top Sports World with her family and how the comunity worked to support each other. She explains the comfort and joy of being able to return home after the disaster.

Dates: 2017 February 17

Young, Jayne, 2017 January 01

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APPL audio interview with Jayne Young, resident of Gatlinburg, conducted by Karen McDonald. Young recounts the day of the fire and being forced to initially evacuate on foot from her home. She discusses the services offered at Rocky Top Sports World when it was serving as the disaster relief center, and the mental and emotional toll she experienced from the wildfire.

Dates: 2017 January 01