TDOC Delivers Supplies To FDC
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Correction’s unwavering mission is to enhance public safety. A key part of that mission is to be a great partner to both the communities in Tennessee and the law enforcement community nationwide. Recently, the state of Florida sustained significant damage as a result of Hurricane Michael. This storm left millions of people homeless and in serious need. Because of this natural disaster, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) offered assistance to the correctional professionals of the Florida Department of Correction (FDC). FDC provided the department with a list of items needed that included: nonperishable canned goods, blankets, hygiene items and bottled water. TDOC staff answered the call and collected enough items to fill two trucks which will be headed to Florida on Wednesday morning.
According to Correctional Administrator John Fisher, “Tennessee is the volunteer state and Team TDOC is always ready to answer the call – whether it is providing K9s to find a lost child or gathering items for the folks in Florida. “ Fisher goes on to add, “We help others because it is the nature of what we do every day. It’s just the right thing to do.”
Visuals: Video of the trucks being closed up and checked before they pull off
Sound: Interviews with the volunteers & department leadership
Location: The Historic Tennessee State Prison
Date: November 14th
(The truck pulls out at 6 a.m. CST on November 14, 2018.)
If you are interested in getting an interview or video, please contact Faith Seifuddin at 615-253-8151 or Neysa Taylor at 615-630-1010