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  • February is Earthquake Awareness Month & Tennesseans Should Prioritize Earthquake Preparedness

    Tuesday, February 01, 2022 | 11:17am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is recognizing February 2022 as Earthquake Awareness Month and reminding Tennesseans to prioritize earthquake preparedness before a disaster.

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  • Resource Centers Open Tomorrow to Provide Direct Recovery Support to Tornado Survivors

    Friday, January 21, 2022 | 08:42pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In-person help will be available beginning at 12 p.m., Central, Saturday for survivors of the Dec. 10, and Dec. 11, 2021, tornadoes with the opening of six, resource centers in West and Middle Tennessee.

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  • PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA 4637-DR-TN

    Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 09:12am

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes occurring December 10, 2021 through December 11, 2021. This notice applies to the Individual Assistance (IA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121- 5207.

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  • Twelve Tennessee Counties Qualify for Federal Help to Support Recovery from December Tornadoes

    Friday, January 14, 2022 | 07:23pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced this evening that President Biden has designated 12 Tennessee counties to receive FEMA’s Individual Assistance program through a Major Disaster Declaration for the deadly tornado outbreak on Dec. 10, and Dec. 11, 2021.

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  • TEMA FLASH REPORT #2 Tennessee Winter Weather

    Friday, January 07, 2022 | 03:25pm

    Following Thursday’s winter weather event, Tennessee’s interstates and state highways are in good condition today, though secondary roads are still icy and snow covered. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution and judgement when travelling today in the state. The State Emergency Operations Center is activated in Nashville with personnel supporting local response efforts and resource requests. Temperatures statewide will fall below freezing again Friday night in many areas of the state, before a gradual warm-up Saturday and the possibility of rain Sunday.

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  • TEMA FLASH REPORT #1 Tennessee Winter Weather

    Thursday, January 06, 2022 | 05:41pm

    A winter weather system dropped significant snowfall in Tennessee today with areas along and north of I-40 receiving from 4” to 7” of accumulation and areas south of I-40 receiving a wintry mix of precipitation with little or no accumulation. The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville is activated to a Level 3 – State of Emergency with Emergency Service Coordinators from many State of Tennessee departments whose personnel are supporting local jurisdictions directly with the winter weather response.

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  • Joint Damage Reviews Begin in Federal Declaration Process to Determine TN’s Eligibility for Additional Help

    Monday, December 20, 2021 | 07:38pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – TEMA, FEMA, and local officials in 18 Tennessee counties will begin Preliminary Damage Assessments tomorrow to determine the state’s eligibility for additional federal assistance to support recovery efforts from the deadly tornado outbreak on Dec. 10, and Dec. 11, 2021.

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  • Public Notice FEMA 3576-EM-TN

    Friday, December 17, 2021 | 08:26am

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the Severe Storm, Straight line Winds, and Tornadoes occurring December 10 - 11, 2021. This notice applies to the Public Assistance (PA) program implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121- 5207.

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  • TEMA FLASH REPORT #6 Tennessee Severe Weather - Dec. 10 & 11, 2021

    Thursday, December 16, 2021 | 10:06am

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  • TEMA FLASH REPORT #5 Tennessee Severe Weather - Dec. 10 & 11,

    Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 04:14pm

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  • Federal Aid Granted for Nine Tennessee Counties in Aftermath of Devastating Weekend Tornadoes

    Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 08:10am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced this morning President Joe Biden has granted an emergency declaration and will make federal assistance available to nine counties impacted in the state’s tornado outbreak on Dec. 10, and Dec. 11, 2021.

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  • Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee Seeks Federal Aid for 9 Counties in Aftermath of Devastating Weekend Tornadoes

    Monday, December 13, 2021 | 11:35am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is requesting federal emergency assistance today for nine counties impacted in the tornado outbreak that began in the state the evening of Fri, Dec. 10, 2021, and would eventually claim four lives when it was finally over on Sat. Dec. 11.

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  • TEMA Flash Report #4 Tennessee Severe Weather Dec. 10 & 11

    Sunday, December 12, 2021 | 11:13am

    The State Emergency Operations Center is operational today with State of Tennessee personnel supporting response efforts and resource requests in areas impacted from the severe weather and tornadoes Friday and Saturday

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  • TEMA Flash Report #3 Tennessee Severe Weather Dec. 10 & 11

    Sunday, December 12, 2021 | 10:01am

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  • TEMA Flash Report #2 Tennessee Severe Weather Dec. 10 & 11

    Sunday, December 12, 2021 | 09:56am

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