• Gov. Lee Requests Federal Relief for February Ice Storm

    Thursday, March 03, 2022 | 06:49pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is asking for a Major Disaster Declaration today from President Joe Biden to assist seven counties in their recovery from the severe winter storm that impacted the west and middle regions of the state on Feb. 3, and Feb. 4, 2022.

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  • PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA 4637-DR-TN

    Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 10:39am

    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 Public Assistance (PA), 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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  • TEMA FLASH REPORT #1 February Ice Storm

    Thursday, February 03, 2022 | 05:00pm

    CURRENT SITUATION Tennessee is experiencing dual weather hazards today with a system that began with heavy rainfall, and a threat of flash flooding, slowly becoming a freezing rain event with the hazards of power outages and worsening travel conditions.

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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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  • 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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