Accurate Energetic Systems is teaming with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support families left devastated after an explosion at the plant killed 16 workers earlier this month.

The company is asking the public to donate to a family fund to cover costs like funeral expenses, medical care, housing and food assistance, the company said in a release issued via Finn Partners Oct. 17.

"Contributions will also be used to offer long-term support, such as counseling services for AES employees and surviving family members," according to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's page.

"The goal was to get the fund up and running as soon as possible to help support those affected by the tragedy. That’s what matters most to AES," Stinson said in an emailed statement to The Te

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