• PUBLIC NOTICE

    Monday, February 12, 2024 | 09:02am

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to provide financial assistance to the State of Tennessee, local and Indian tribal governments, and private nonprofit organizations under major disaster declaration FEMA-4751-DR-TN. This notice applies to Individual Assistance (IA), Public Assistance (PA), and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207 (Stafford Act). This public notice concerns activities which may affect historic properties, activities located in or affecting wetland areas and the 100-year floodplain, and activities which may involve critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect the historic property, floodplain, or wetland, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage.

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  • Flash Report #8 Extreme Winter Weather

    Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 04:38pm

    The extreme cold experienced last week is transitioning out of the state with this week’s forecast including warmer temperatures and rain in all parts of Tennessee expected through Friday. The effects of last week’s weather continue to cause damage to drinking water infrastructure across Tennessee. TEMA and TDEC expect that additional systems will experience problems or detect damages as ice and snow thaw with warming temperatures this coming week. The State of Emergency declarations that TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan issued on behalf of Governor Bill Lee that waives commercial hours of service restrictions for vehicles transporting fuel, livestock, poultry, and feed for the livestock and poultry remains in effect until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27.

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  • Flash Report #7 Extreme Winter Weather

    Monday, January 22, 2024 | 04:58pm

    The extreme cold experienced last week is transitioning out of the state with this week’s forecast including warmer temperatures and rain in all parts of Tennessee starting Monday and extending through Friday. The effects of last week’s weather continue to cause damage to drinking water infrastructure across Tennessee. TEMA and TDEC expect that additional systems will experience problems or detect damages as ice and snow thaw with warming temperatures this coming week. The State of Emergency declarations that TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan issued on behalf of Governor Bill Lee that waives commercial hours of service restrictions for vehicles transporting fuel, livestock, poultry, and feed for the livestock and poultry remains in effect until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27.

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  • Flash Report #6 Extreme Winter Weather

    Sunday, January 21, 2024 | 06:12pm

    The arctic cold of this last week is coming to an end with this week’s forecast including warmer temperatures and rain in all parts of Tennessee starting Monday and extending through Friday. Because of the extremely cold temperatures, the demand on power set multiple records for electricity demand this last week. Per TVA, while the demand was unprecedented the grid remained stable. The State of Emergency declarations that TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan issued on behalf of Governor Bill Lee that waives commercial hours of service restrictions for vehicles transporting fuel, livestock, poultry, and feed for the livestock and poultry remains in effect until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27. The extreme cold continues to cause damage to drinking water infrastructure across Tennessee, and TEMA and TDEC expect that additional systems will experience problems or detect damages as temperatures thaw this coming week.

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  • Flash Report #5 Extreme Winter Weather

    Saturday, January 20, 2024 | 08:01pm

    A winter weather system began traveling through the state on Sunday, Jan. 14, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. This event was followed by another system on Thursday, Jan. 18 that brought wintry precipitation through a large portion of the state. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing throughout the weekend. Because of the extremely cold temperatures, the demand on power and water systems has significantly increased. Per TVA, while there has been an increase in demand of the power system, it has remained stable. However, there are several water systems throughout the state that are reporting operational issues that may result in boil water advisories, loss of water, or loss of water pressure. On Jan. 17, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan, on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, declared a State of Emergency to provide commercial vehicles transporting livestock, poultry, and feed for the livestock and poultry relief from hours of service until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27. This declaration runs concurrent with the Jan. 13 State of Emergency that is providing commercial vehicles transporting fuel relief from hours of service also until 3:59 p.m. on Jan. 27.

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  • Flash Report #4 Extreme Winter Weather

    Friday, January 19, 2024 | 09:05pm

    A winter weather system began traveling through the state on Sunday, Jan. 14, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. This event was followed by another system on Thursday, Jan. 18 that brought wintry precipitation through a large portion of the state. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing throughout the weekend. Because of the extremely cold temperatures, the demand on power and water systems has significantly increased. Per TVA, while there has been an increase in demand of the power system, it has remained stable. However, there are several water systems throughout the state that are reporting operational issues that may result in boil water advisories, loss of water, or loss of water pressure. On Jan. 17, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan, on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, declared a State of Emergency to provide commercial vehicles transporting livestock, poultry, and feed for the livestock and poultry relief from hours of service until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27. This declaration runs concurrent with the Jan. 13 State of Emergency that is providing commercial vehicles transporting fuel relief from hours of service also until 3:59 p.m. on Jan. 27.

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  • Flash Report #3 Extreme Winter Weather

    Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | 08:45pm

    A winter weather system began traveling through the state Sunday, Jan. 14, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. We are expecting another round of wintery precipitation to move through the state tomorrow, Jan. 18. While temperatures are expected to reach above freezing tomorrow, they are expected to drop below freezing again on Friday moving into the weekend. These extremely cold temperatures across the region have increased the demand on the power system. Businesses and the public have been asked to reduce electric power use as much as possible without sacrificing safety. TVA has expressed their gratitude to consumers across the region for their energy conservation efforts thus far. On Jan. 17, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan, on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, declared a State of Emergency to provide commercial vehicles transporting livestock, poultry, and feed for the livestock and poultry relief from hours of service until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27. This declaration runs concurrent with the Jan. 13 State of Emergency that is providing commercial vehicles transporting fuel relief from hours of service also until 3:59 p.m. on Jan. 27.

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  • Flash Report #2 Extreme Winter Weather

    Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | 06:58pm

    A winter weather system began traveling through the state Sunday, Jan. 14, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. On Jan. 13, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan, on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, declared a State of Emergency to provide commercial vehicles transporting fuel relief from hours of service until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27, due to the expected increase in demand for fuels and energy during the winter weather and extreme cold. The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville is activated at a Level 4 – Elevated with Emergency Service Coordinators from many state agencies supporting the ongoing situation. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) staff are assisting local officials with any needs or resource requests. The extremely cold temperatures across the region have increased the demand on the power system. Businesses and the public have been asked to reduce electric power use as much as possible without sacrificing safety. Temperatures are not expected to reach above freezing until at least Thursday.

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  • Flash Report #1 Extreme Winter Weather

    Monday, January 15, 2024 | 05:33pm

    A winter weather system began traveling through the state Sunday, Jan. 14, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and snow to Tennessee. On Jan. 13, TEMA Director Patrick C. Sheehan, on behalf of Governor Bill Lee, declared a State of Emergency to provide commercial vehicles transporting fuel relief from hours of service until 3:59 p.m. Jan. 27, due to the expected increase in demand for fuels and energy during the winter weather and extreme cold. The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville is activated at a Level 4 – Elevated with Emergency Service Coordinators from many state agencies supporting the ongoing situation. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) staff are assisting local officials with any needs or resource requests. The extremely cold temperatures across the region have increased the demand on the power system. Businesses and the public have been asked to reduce electric power use as much as possible without sacrificing safety. Temperatures are not expected to reach above freezing until at least Thursday.

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  • Flash Report #6 Tornadoes and Severe Weather

    Tuesday, January 09, 2024 | 03:00pm

    Following the tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Weakley, and Wilson counties on Saturday, Dec. 9, TEMA has continued to coordinate with state and local partners to meet survivors’ most immediate needs. Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart counties have been named in the amendment of the Major Disaster Declaration to receive FEMA’s Individual Assistance. These counties are in addition to Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery and Sumner counties that were named in the approval of the Expedited Major Disaster Declaration on December 13. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is February 12. Additionally, Public Assistance for Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, and Weakley counties has been requested.

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  • Flash Report #5 Tornadoes and Severe Weather

    Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 03:57pm

    Tornadoes and severe weather impacted Tennessee on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Affected counties include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Weakley, and Wilson counties. The National Weather Service has confirmed another tornado bringing the total tornado count to eight. The newest tornado is an EF1 in Clay County. This tornado is in addition to an EF3 in Montgomery County, an EF1 in Gibson/Weakley counties, an EF2 in Robertson County (Springfield), an EF2 in Dickson/Cheatham counties (White Bluff), an EF2 in Dickson County (Cumberland Furnace), an EF1 in Stewart/Montgomery counties, and an EF2 in Davidson/Sumner counties. TEMA is coordinating with state and local partners to meet survivors’ most immediate needs. Yesterday, December 13, Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his request of an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, which will support survivors in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, and Sumner counties impacted by the tornadoes and severe storms on December 9. This type of declaration allows assistance to be given to the communities that unmistakably meet FEMA disaster declaration requirements, while other counties whose damage may be harder to initially quantify work with FEMA to assess damages to be added to the declaration.

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  • Flash Report #4 Tornadoes and Severe Weather

    Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 02:30pm

    Tornadoes and severe weather impacted Tennessee on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Affected counties include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Montgomery, Robertson, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Weakley, and Wilson counties. The National Weather Service has concluded their surveying and the final tornado count is seven tornadoes, an EF3 in Montgomery County, an EF1 in Gibson/Weakley counties, an EF2 in Robertson County (Springfield), an EF2 in Dickson/Cheatham counties (White Bluff), an EF2 in Dickson County (Cumberland Furnace), an EF1 in Stewart/Montgomery counties, and an EF2 in Davidson/Sumner counties. TEMA is coordinating with state and local partners to meet survivors’ most immediate needs. To efficiently assist those who need it most, the Governor has requested an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to be able to provide Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, and Sumner counties with Individual Assistance. TEMA and impacted counties are already working with FEMA to collect joint Preliminary Damage Assessments as the next step in FEMA’s declaration process, which validates and quantifies damage for all impacted counties.

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