TDOC Begins Evacuations
Monday, May 03, 2010 | 11:27am
NASHVILLE - The Department of Correction has begun the process of evacuating more than 250 inmates from a Nashville prison due to flooding. Several housing units at the Charles Bass Correctional Complex have been affected by the recent flood.
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"The flooding has affected our department as it has so many businesses and homes across Tennessee," said Deputy Commissioner David G. Mills. "We are very proud of the efforts provided by our committed staff during this very difficult time."
Several Nashville prisons had been without power on Sunday. Service has since been restored. No other major problems have been reported at TDOC facilities.