The State Emergency Operations Center maintains a Level 4 – Elevated status to support local requests following Thursday’s tornadoes and severe weather in Middle and East Tennessee and to continue Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
A severe weather system impacted Middle and East Tennessee on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing February 2025 as Earthquake Awareness Month and reminding Tennesseans to prioritize preparedness before the event of an earthquake.
In response to ongoing recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene, county officials across Northeast Tennessee have announced an extension for the removal of private and commercial property storm-related debris. The new deadline for residents to place debris in the right of way is now March 2, 2025. After this deadline, property owners may be responsible for the disposal of disaster-related debris.
Today, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) announced that Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties continue to work with state partners to assist with the safe and efficient removal of storm-related debris. Local officials urge private and commercial property owners to place separated, storm-related debris in designated right-of-way areas by January 31, 2025. After this deadline, residents may be responsible for the disposal of disaster-related debris.
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.