Nashville Police, Fire departments respond to victims of tornado that killed 19

The metro police department of Nashville reported ”One of our helicopters just landed after surveying tornado destruction from overnight.”

Nashville authorities are reaching out to all law-enforcement help and waiting for any National Guard assistance.

Officers and Fire Department personnel are on the scenes of multiple buildings with damage, primarily in the Central (downtown) & East Precincts. Emergency responders are working to ensure persons can get out and secure the areas.

For those impacted by the tornado, an emergency shelter has been established at the Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

The tornado has reportedly killed 19 . Chief Anderson reports that the 2 persons killed in Nashville were struck by debris on McFerrin Street. An adult female victim died at the scene. An adult male victim died after arriving at a local hospital. We are working on confirming their identities.