Flood damage leads to boil water advisory in 4 TN counties
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has listed many counties under a boil water advisory due to damage from flooding.
On April 2, severe storms entered West and Middle Tennessee counties for days before they moved out of the area on April 6.
The following counties are now under a boil water advisory:
Hardeman
Lauderdale
Obion
Tipton
Mandatory evacuation order issued for parts of Dyer County
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed 10 weather-related fatalities. There were five fatalities in McNairy County, two in Fayette, and one each in Carroll, Obion, and Tipton.
On April 7, there were 4,100 reports of power outages statewide, down from April 5, when there were more than 70,000 outages.
According to TEMA, many areas still need to be surveyed, and significant rainfall caused flooding, making water levels of river systems rise and crest.
Residents concerned that Hickory Hill shelter was closed during storms
The agency says they are working with local and federal partners to assess the damages that occurred, and they encourage homeowners to take photos of the damage and call their insurance company for assistance.
TEMA is coordinating and providing resources requested by local officials. They have provided over 2,000 gallons of fuel, 40,450 sandbags, 96 boxes of tarps, 2,193 cases of water, and 1,000 N95 masks for counties needing assistance.
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TEMA says local jurisdictions and the American Red Cross are managing shelters in impacted areas. Click this link for shelters.
To check road conditions for flooding, check TDOT SmartWay.
The agency says to not enter damaged buildings or hazardous areas, not to drive through flooded roadways and walkways, and to avoid downed power lines. They say survivors can call (615) 488-1875.
If you need immediate assistance, contact your local emergency management agency.
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