A winter weather system began traveling through the state in the early morning hours on Friday, Jan. 10, bringing cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. The National Weather Service placed all 95 counties under a Winter Weather Warning. Follow your local National Weather Service office for the most up to date forecasts.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, at the direction of Governor Bill Lee, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan issued a State of Emergency to provide regulatory relief due to winter weather in Tennessee.
The State of Tennessee has awarded a contract to Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the primary vendor to remove eligible debris from the state’s waterways following the severe impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. This project is part of a major recovery initiative aimed at restoring safety to Tennessee’s rivers, streams, and reservoirs, which were significantly disrupted by the storm.
Tennesseans impacted by Tropical Storm Helene have a month left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for is Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Multiple Farmer Recovery Centers will be opening for survivors to discuss federal, state, and local programs and resources available to support farm recovery in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene.
Tennesseans impacted by Hurricane Helene are encouraged to apply for disaster assistance and continue to access all available resources to support the recovery process.
Local, state, and federal partners have begun coordinated efforts to clear debris from Douglas Lake following the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Leading this critical recovery project, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in support of the state of Tennessee, will coordinate the removal and disposal of disaster-related debris in and around the Douglas Reservoir. This initiative is part of a multi-agency collaboration to safeguard public safety and downstream infrastructure.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the approval of additional assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program. The program is now available to eligible jurisdictions and certain private, non-profit organizations in a total of 14 counties following significant flooding from Hurricane Helene that impacted Northeast Tennessee on September 26.
As of October 21, FEMA has approved more than $13.5 million in Individual and Housing Program funds. Individuals in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) online, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, or in-person at a Multi-Agency Resource Center or Disaster Recovery Center. The deadline to apply for IA is December 2, 2024.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) continues to collaborate with our local, state, and federal partners as we respond and assist with recovery efforts following the floods that devastated many counties in Northeast Tennessee. Survivors can find a multitude of services and resources, such as Multi-Agency Resource Center locations and services, the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center, and more information about applying for federal assistance on TEMA’s dedicated Helene webpage.
A new Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will be opening on Sunday, October 13, at noon in Newport at 466 Learning Road, Newport, TN for survivors impacted by Hurricane Helene. The next Flash Report will be sent on Monday, October 14. Subsequent Flash Reports will be published weekly unless there are noteworthy updates to report. Many of the resources that have been available in past Flash Reports have been made accessible on TEMA’s dedicated Helene webpage. There, survivors can find information about the multitude of services and resources available to survivors, such as Multi-Agency Resource Center locations and services, the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center, and more information about applying for federal assistance. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) continues to respond and assist with recovery efforts following the floods that devastated many counties in Northeast Tennessee.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) will open a Multi-Agency Resource Center in Cocke County on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at noon for individuals affected by Hurricane Helene.