Piedmont Natural Gas announced it is contributing $50,000 to organizations helping Nashville and Hendersonville residents recover from tornadoes that hit the area Dec. 9.

A total of $50,000 is being committed for disaster relief efforts immediately to Hands on Nashville, Community Resource Center Nashville, United Way of Greater Nashville and the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

“The destruction left in the paths of the tornadoes have devastated many in our community,” said Piedmont Community Relations Manager Stephen Francescon. “Witnessing the outpouring of support from the community for our friends and neighbors in need is tremendous, and we are proud to do our part.”

Piedmont also will be supporting these communities through employee volunteering with the Community Resource Center Nashville and at the FiftyForward Madison Station to assist with distribution and pickup of needed items.

Payment arrangements available for affected customers

Piedmont is providing flexible bill payment arrangements for customers experiencing financial hardship due to the tornadoes. Customers who need assistance or who have questions can call Piedmont Natural Gas at 800-752-7504 to speak with a customer service representative.