Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
Bredesen Announces Federal Farm Assistance for Seven Counties
Released on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 - 11:22 am under28 Counties Now Qualify as Primary Natural Disaster Designation
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved his request for federal farm assistance for seven additional Tennessee counties due to excessive rain and flooding that occurred in September and October. Bredesen made the request to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack last month. The seven counties designated as primary natural disaster areas include Fentress, Giles, Madison, Morgan, Putnam, Van Buren and White.
“The 2009 growing season was certainly unpredictable and challenging for many of our state’s farmers. This disaster designation will be important for helping those who experienced significant crop losses during last year’s unusually wet harvest,” said Bredesen. “I’m pleased that USDA has responded so promptly to my request.”
Emergency Power Survey Prepares State for Disasters
Released on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 - 12:58 pm underDyer, Lake, Obion, Weakley and Gibson Counties selected for first phase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct preliminary surveys of emergency power needs in Tennessee to facilitate generator installation at critical facilities during catastrophic emergencies.
Severe Weather Awareness Week Kicks Off February 21
Released on Fri, Feb 19, 2010 - 1:53 pm underCampaign Highlights Threats of Tornadoes, Flash Floods, Lightning
NASHVILLE –The National Weather Service, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and supporting groups are conducting educational activities and drills to help people prevent injuries and deaths from tornadoes, damaging winds, flash floods, lightning and hail during Severe Weather Awareness Week starting Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010.
Bredesen Announces SBA Disaster Loans Now Available to Businesses Impacted by U.S. 64 Rock Slide
Released on Wed, Feb 17, 2010 - 5:59 pm underNASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the Small Business Administration is making Economic Injury Disaster Loans available in Polk County and three adjacent Tennessee counties – Bradley, McMinn and Monroe – as well as for two counties in Georgia (Fannin and Murray) and one in North Carolina (Cherokee). The assistance comes in response to Bredesen’s request for federal aid following a rock slide that closed U.S. Highway 64 on November 10, 2009.
Bredesen Signs Emergency Proclamation for Second Polk County Rockslide
Released on Tue, Feb 09, 2010 - 4:46 pm under
01-19-10 A second intermediate rockslide occurs on US 64 at mile marker 10.9.
2-4-2010 Crews work to clear trees and mud from second rockslide site.
Proclamation is First Step in Receiving Federal Emergency Relief Funds for Rockslide Clean-up
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today signed an Emergency Proclamation declaring a state of emergency in Polk County due to a second rockslide on U.S. Highway 64. The proclamation is the first step in a process to receive federal emergency relief funds to pay for the clean-up of the second rockslide. On January 19, rock and debris slid onto US 64 at mile marker 10.9 near Maddens Branch in Polk County. The roadway was already closed due to another rockslide that happened November 10, 2009 at mile marker 17.6 at TVA Ocoee Dam No. 2. Emergency relief funds have already been approved for work at the first rockslide.
“Highway 64 is a major route for people living in eastern Polk County and the closure of this roadway has created a tremendous hardship on these communities,” said Bredesen. “These funds should help expedite removal of the second slide and I have again emphasized to TDOT the need to reopen the roadway as quickly as possible, without jeopardizing safety.”
Bredesen Requests Federal Farm Assistance for Seven Counties
Released on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 - 1:44 pm underNASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has requested a federal designation of natural disaster for agriculture for seven additional counties in Tennessee as a result of excessive rain and flooding that occurred in September and October.
“A disaster designation will help make federal assistance available to farmers who experienced significant crop losses due to heavy rains and flooding this past fall,” said Bredesen. “I’m pleased that USDA has responded to my earlier requests for other counties, and we want to ensure that farmers in these areas are included.”
TDOT, THP, TEMA Encourage Motorists to Limit Trips in Tennessee
Released on Sat, Jan 30, 2010 - 2:06 pm under
TDOT crews use a 25 ft. snow plow to salt and plow two travel lanes at once on I-40 in West Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Tennessee Highway Patrol continue to advise motorists to stay off area roadways this weekend unless travel is necessary. TDOT continues to work to keep roads clear of snow and ice after Friday’s powerful winter storm. Crews have been out salting and plowing roadways since early Friday morning. Despite these efforts, patches of snow and ice remain on roadways across the state with concentrated areas of heavy snow in some places. Most interstate exit and entrance ramps also remain slick.
Nashville area roadways continue to be covered with layers of snow, ice and slush. TDOT Help trucks in Nashville reported working nearly 300 incidents by 2 a.m. Crews in middle Tennessee have used approximately 6,000 tons of salt and 525,000 gallons of salt brine in an effort to remove snow and ice from roadways. Incidents of black ice have been reported in the southern part of the region, particularly along I-24 in Rutherford County and I-65 from Williamson County to the Tennessee/Alabama state line. Interstates in rural mountainous areas of east Tennessee also continue to be slick and motorists should use extreme caution. The Tennessee Highway Patrol advises drivers to stay off the roads unless necessary.
Stay Safe and Healthy During Winter Weather
Released on Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - 7:19 pm underTennesseans Urged to Take Precautions with Driving, Home Heating
NASHVILLE – The entire state of Tennessee is under a winter storm watch with a mix of freezing rain, snow and sleet predicted for much of the state in the coming days. The Department of Health is reminding Tennesseans to take precautions to stay safe during wintry weather, particularly if they venture out on the roads.
Bredesen Announces Federal Farm Assistance for Five Counties
Released on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - 2:57 pm under21 Counties Now Qualify as Primary Natural Disaster Designation
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved his request for federal farm assistance for five additional Tennessee counties due to excessive rain and flooding that occurred in September and October.
Tennesseans Reminded to Practice Common Sense Safety During Extreme Cold Weather
Released on Wed, Jan 06, 2010 - 4:05 pm under NASHVILLE – Cold winter weather is gripping Tennessee this week, with more bitter cold temperatures and snow predicted for much of the state in the coming days. The Department of Health is reminding Tennesseans to take precautions to stay safe during extreme cold weather.
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