State Farm offers Storm Preparation Tips
August 28, 2020
Nashville, TN – With Hurricane Laura forecast in the area for tonight and tomorrow, it is a good time for homeowners to make sure they are ready to weather the storm.
State Farm is reminding property owners that a little preparation can make a big difference when it comes to safety and security during strong storms.
Tennessee to Distribute $200 Million to County. City Governments Through Governor’s Local Support Grants
April 6, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Monday, April 6th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced $200 million in grants to be distributed to every county and city government across Tennessee for one-time, local expenses in fiscal year 2021.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s COVID-19 Bulletin #6
March 25, 2020
Nashville, TN – Today, Wednesday, March 24th, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee provided an update on Tennessee’s efforts regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) relief.
Governor Lee’s daily press conferences can be viewed live each day this week at 3:00pm CT here. Governor Lee has also established a website specific to coronavirus (COVID-19) updates which can be found here.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Human Services customers encouraged to apply online during Coronavirus Emergency
March 17, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is encouraging its customers to stay home during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) state of emergency and take advantage of the online resources that are available.
This includes new resources that were made available online today for those with a financial need who were impacted by the March 3rd tornado disaster.
Tennesseans Encouraged to Apply for Benefits and Services Online
TDCI reports Tornado Victims’ Insurance Policies Cannot Be Canceled For 60 Days
March 14, 2020
Nashville, TN – As part of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) ongoing tornado relief efforts, Tennessee insurance policyholders affected by the March 3rd, 2020 storms cannot have their policies canceled for non-payment for 60 days per Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s executive order.
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Reminds Consumers To File Complaints If Policies Canceled.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee reports Federal Assistance Coming to Three Counties with Major Disaster Declaration from Deadly Tornadoes
March 8, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced that Davidson County, Wilson County, and Putnam County will receive federal aid through an expedited Major Disaster Declaration as a result of the deadly March 3rd, 2020, tornadoes and severe weather.
“Local, state, and federal emergency officials and responders have worked tirelessly in a coordinated manner provide help and relief to our counties and communities,” Governor Lee said. “The myriad stories of Tennesseans who experienced this tragedy have been inspiring and heartbreaking, and my hope is some healing can now begin and we can be on our way to rebuilding our lives and communities.
Individuals with Tornado Damage in Davidson County, Putnam County, & Wilson County can Register Now for FEMA Individual Assistance.
Unemployment Remains Unchanged During the First Month of 2020
March 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for January 2020 is 3.3%, according to new data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Tennessee Unemployment Remains Unchanged During the First Month of 2020
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency releases Severe Weather update
February 25, 2018
Nashville, TN – A powerful storm front moved across Tennessee on Saturday, February 24th, 2018, and produced localized flooding, lightning impacts, and unconfirmed reports of tornado touchdowns. Several Tennessee counties have rescued individuals from damaged structures and transported those with injuries.
The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville is activated at a Level 4 – Elevated status and staffed with Emergency Service Coordinators from many State of Tennessee departments with personnel providing direct assistance to the impacted counties.
Debris is strewn throughout the neighborhood Sunday morning after a fierce storm hit Saturday night in the Farmington subdivision. (Lacy Atkins/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK)
Letter to Editor Update for Land Between the Lakes
July 10, 2016
Dear Editor,
As many know, Land Between the Lakes has experienced widespread wind and water damage.
It has been confirmed that the same storm that traveled through Marshall County on Wednesday, July 6th also crossed Land Between the Lakes.
It contained a tornado which touched down near Cravens Bay Campground, traveling along the ground for approximately a quarter mile before it went across Lake Barkley into Trigg County. The high winds impacted trees, open lands and other resources along its path.
Storm Damage July 2016 on FS RD 113 in Land Between The Lakes. (Doug Phelps)
Be weather aware, have a safety plan for outdoor recreation
May 8, 2016
Written by Sara Goodeyon
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District
Kansas City, MO – With the arrival of the outdoor recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District reminds outdoor enthusiasts and recreationalists to be weather aware when visiting Corps lakes and recreation areas.
The National Weather Service advises the public that the best protection from weather-related injury or death is to monitor the weather and postpone or cancel outdoor activities when inclement weather is in the forecast.
