Victims advocates say Tennessee is not fully prepared for the next crisis [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Working moms like Noelle Rasmussen say they are rarely rattled. That is until someone or something threatens their families.

Rasmussen, her husband and their two young kids survived the 2020 Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville.

“There were cars on fire. Water was pouring out of unknown places,” said Rasmussen. “I’ve just never known such humility or devastation.”

The recovery process required much more than just rebuilding their condo. One week after the explosion, Rasmussen had her first panic attack.

Four months later her 4-year-old started to exhibit signs of PTSD.

“He began to feel very overwhelmed and would run away from home in these very distressing episodes,” said Rasmussen.

The family went through a year of trauma therapy.

Today, they are still needing help, and the Rasmussens are not alone.

Valerie Craig, the co-founder of Tennessee Voices for Victims, said Tennessee is not fully prepared for the next crisis, especially in rural communities.

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