It’s about long term recovery.
A long term recovery group (LTRG) is a cooperative body comprised of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government, business, and other organizations. LTRGs work within a community to assist individuals and families as they recover from disaster.
The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group is a partnership of community leaders, faith institutions, and local businesses dedicated to helping residents of Washington County, Tennessee, recover from disaster. The WCLTRG coordinates long-term recovery efforts, distributes essential resources, and provides support and guidance to residents affected by catastrophic events.
Our mission…
The mission of the Washington County Long Term Recovery Group is to partner with faith-based organizations, volunteer and social agencies, governmental agencies, community organizations, businesses, and individual volunteers to address the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of the individuals and families affected by disaster. The goal of the Washington County Long Term Recovery Group is to enable all residents to recover from disaster to the greatest extent possible given the available resources.
Our vision…
The vision of the Washington County Long Term Recovery Group is to foster a resilient community where individuals and families affected by disaster are connected with community partners and resources to recover and rebuild, supported by a network of faith-based organizations, volunteers, agencies, and businesses.
More about us…
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- 2026 Progress UpdateDuring the first quarter of 2026 (January 1 through March 31), the Washington County Long Term Recovery Group maintained a high level of activity in resident outreach and recovery logistics. The Washington County Long Term Recovery Group encourages residents still in recovery from the 2024 Helene flood disaster to visit www.wcltrg.org or call 423-791-0494 to learn more about the group.
- 2025 Annual Report MeetingThe Washington County Long Term Recovery Group will host a community meeting to dive into the highlights of our 2025 annual report. We will be focusing on the group’s key accomplishments and the impressive strides made toward recovery and resilience over the past year. Members of our board will be in attendance to discuss these milestones and celebrate the collective hard work that has strengthened our county.
- WASHINGTON COUNTY LONG TERM RECOVERY GROUP RELEASES 2025 ANNUAL REPORTThe Washington County Long Term Recovery Group (WCLTRG) has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing the significant progress made in restoring the community following the devastating Hurricane Helene flood of 2024. The report serves as a comprehensive overview of the group’s mission to coordinate resources, distribute aid, and provide guidance to residents navigating the path back to stability.
- Fiscal AgentThe First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) acts as the fiscal agent for the Washington County Long Term Recovery Group.
- 2025 LeadershipThe Washington County Long Term Recovery Group is a partnership of community leaders, faith institutions, and local businesses dedicated to helping residents of Washington County, Tennessee, recover from disaster. The WCLTRG coordinates long-term recovery efforts, distributes essential resources, and provides support and guidance to residents affected by catastrophic events.