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28-05-2025
- Business
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Deadline to apply approaching for TN governor's recovery fund
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — With the deadline fast approaching, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is reminding victims of Hurricane Helene to apply for the Governor's Response and Recovery Fund (GRRF). The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Bristol school's viral morning announcements lead to fundraiser for library Applications can be submitted on TEMA's website. TEMA stated in a news release that the GRRF is 'a $100 million program established to provide innovative assistance for unmet disaster recovery needs.' The first round of grant funding from the GRRF is available to help local governments, non-profits, businesses, farmers and forest owners in the following counties: Carter Claiborne Cocke Grainger Greene Hamblen Hancock Hawkins Jefferson Johnson Sevier Sullivan Unicoi Washington Applications differ based on the person or entity applying. For example, a separate application is available for local governments than for local farmers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Climate
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Clarksville pushes National Flood Insurance Program awareness amid rising rainfall totals
While the severe thunderstorm and tornado threats from last week are in the past, many Clarksville-Montgomery County residents are left dealing with the aftermath of the downpour. According to the National Weather Service, Clarksville got 10 inches of rain between April 2 and 6. As a result, a State of Emergency was issued for Clarksville-Montgomery County on Monday. "A State of Emergency allows the city and county agencies to take measures to protect citizens and expedite assistance, including mobilizing resources and coordinating responses. A countywide emergency operations plan has been activated to coordinate and facilitate effective response and recovery actions, and government teams from city and county agencies are working with Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) regional coordinators to evaluate, assess, and respond to local flooding in Clarksville-Montgomery County," a previous joint statement from the city and county said. An initial assessment confirmed over 120 residential properties and 14 commercial properties were impacted, with a third of those properties reporting major damage. In a statement to The Leaf-Chronicle, City Mayor Joe Pitts said that the rain Clarksville has received is totaling almost 30 inches for the calendar year, putting the community at a 245% of normal rainfall for the year. "Having noted the pertinent weather data, we are also certainly aware of repeated problem areas for flooding in our city, and, we have been having lengthy, internal discussions across all city departments, about these problem spots since even before the February 15, 2025, flood event occurred," Pitts said. Pitts said the City is in the process of narrowing down options on how to deal with flooding in these areas and provide long-term relief for residents. As the city works on a comprehensive public discussion for residents, they provided some answers to frequently asked questions about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Q: Am I eligible to buy flood insurance?A: YES. All Clarksville property owners are eligible to purchase flood insurance through the NFIP. Q: What is the NFIP?A: The NFIP is the National Flood Insurance Program. This federally subsidized program provides flood insurance to property owners in participating NFIP communities. Clarksville is included in the program. Q: My insurance company that I have homeowners insurance with says they cannot sell me flood insurance. So, I can't get it right? A: All Clarksville property owners are eligible to purchase NFIP flood insurance. There are currently 22 NFIP insurance providers in the State of Tennessee. Please visit this link for a list of providers. Q: How do I begin the process of buying NFIP flood insurance? A: Visit to start the process of getting a quote to purchase flood insurance. Q: I don't live inside of a flood plain, so I shouldn't need NFIP insurance right? A: While NFIP flood insurance may be required by lenders for properties within identified flood plains, all property owners in Clarksville are eligible to purchase flood insurance if they choose to. A reduced risk is still a risk. For additional information in a concise presentation from the State NFIP, please see click here. Q: Where can I find additional information about NFIP? A: You can visit for additional information and to obtain a quote. You can also use this PDF for a brief overview of the program. The local Floodplain Administrator can be reached at FPAdmin@ or the State of Tennessee Middle Region NFIP Specialist, Graham Christophel, can be reached at 629-250-8194. Q: How do I know if my property is near a designated flood area? A: If you are working with a realtor, they can assist you in identifying your home within the current mapping. You can also contact Clarksville Building and Codes Department (bccommercial@ and they can assist you in researching your subdivision's plat. You can also type your address into FEMA Flood Map Service Center | Search By Address. Q: Are there other steps property owners can take to mitigate flooding hazards? A: Yes, property owners can keep private property clear of downed limbs. The City offers the Spring Clean-Up program to assist property owners in picking up these limbs. For more information, visit the City's website. The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Clarksville Parks and Recreation Crow Center, 211 Richview Road. Since then, it has combined with Yaipak, a nonprofit organization in Clarksville, and is assisting in disaster relief locally. The organization asks families displaced by flooding to check in with Yaipak at 1255 Paradise Hill Road with the American Red Cross. Yaipak is providing clean, dry clothes for families evacuated in a rush. The nonprofit is collecting donations as part of Project Rebuild Hope and is seeking masks, bottled water, tarps, cleaning supplies, shovels, rakes, coolers, totes, pillows and air mattresses and mold killer. Donations can be dropped off at Yaipak's Paradise Hill Road location. Additional drop-off locations include Blue Cord Realty and Property Management at 1191 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Clarksville Urban Ministries at 217 South 3rd St. and Tennessee's Elite, 2116 Trenton Road. The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region, in collaboration with the Clarksville-Montgomery County Long-Term Recovery group, has created a centralized location to request aid. You can visit the Long-Term Recovery's website or kiosk and fill out the digital form. A referral will be made to one of the United Way's partner agencies within 48-96 hours. Please provide an email as resources will be provided as they become available. Those needing financial assistance can call 1-800-RED-CROSS to connect with a case worker. Kenya Anderson is a reporter for The Leaf-Chronicle. She can be contacted at kanderson@ or on X at kenyaanderson32. Sign up for the Leaf-Chronicle to support local journalism at This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: What Clarksville should know about National Flood Insurance Program
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
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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. Police investigating crash near Shelby Farms involving semi-truck 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Climate
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Tennessee still in Level 3 state of emergency following severe weather
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After the Volunteer State was hit by multiple rounds of severe weather over the past few days, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency provided an update on storm recovery efforts. The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville is reportedly activated at a Level 3 state of emergency to support local requests associated with the storms. Meanwhile, Gov. Bill Lee's Emergency Declaration request was 'approved to provide emergency protective measures (Category B), limited to direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program at 75 percent,' according to officials. Rivers running high in Middle TN, Southern KY 'Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms moved through West and Middle Regions throughout the day into the night. A bowing storm segment in West Region had significant wind gusts and potentially embedded tornadoes. Additional thunderstorms due to significant heavy rainfall, a Flash Flood Emergency was issued for the Memphis Metro area, along with many flash flood warnings across most of the state,' TEMA said in the flash report, which was posted just before 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. 'Scattered light showers will persist today. Behind this system, below normal temperatures will persist for at least the next week. Low temperatures on Tuesday morning could be below freezing. High temperatures will be in the 50s/60s.' TEMA said it's working with local and federal partners to assess damages caused by the severe weather to determine whether they meet the federal statutory requirements for a federal major disaster declaration. If your home or property was damaged during the storms over the past few days, officials encourage you to take photos of it and make note of any losses before starting the cleanup process. You can report those damages to your local emergency management agency. As of Sunday, TEMA said it's provided 2,000 gallons of fuel; 38,950 sandbags; 96 boxes of tarps; and 2,026 cases of water to counties who have made requests for assistance. Flooding leads to damage, evacuations in Montgomery County According to officials, nearly a dozen wastewater facilities — most of which are in Middle Tennessee — started seeing impacts from the flooding and severe weather by Sunday evening, so they're all taking measures to mitigate any possible issues. Most of those facilities are located in Middle Tennessee Highway 22 Wastewater Lagoon, Town of Huntingdon, Carroll County Barnett Street Wastewater Lagoon, Town of Huntingdon, Carroll County Somerville Wastewater Lagoon, Fayette County Selmer Sewage Treatment Plant, Town of Selmer, McNairy County Benton-Decatur Sewage Treatment Plant, Decatur County Henderson East Wastewater Lagoon, City of Henderson, Chester County Bargerton Elementary School, Henderson County Paris Wastewater Treatment Plant, Paris Board of Public Utilities, Henry County Buffalo Wastewater Treatment Plant, Humphreys County Springfield Sewage Treatment Plant, Robertson County Alblemarle Corporation, Humphreys County Local jurisdictions and the American Red Cross are managing shelters in areas impacted by the storms. You can find an up to date list of shelter locations by following this link. The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 10 weather-related fatalities so far, which is the same number from TEMA's flash report on Saturday, April 5: Five in McNairy County Two in Fayette County One in Carroll County One in Obion County One in Tipton County PHOTOS: Storms roll across Middle Tennessee, causing damage | April 5, 2025 Meanwhile, with flooding impacting so many roads in the Volunteer State, officials urge motorists to check road conditions on the Tennessee Department of Transportation's SmartWay website. TEMA ended Sunday's flash report with the following information and recommendations: • Crisis Cleanup has been activated. Survivors can call 615-488-1875.• Do not enter damaged building or hazardous locations. • Do not drive through flooded roadways and walkways.• Avoid downed power lines. • If your house or property has sustained damage, take pictures before the cleanup efforts and contact your insurance company. Complaint line for insurance: (615) 741-2218 or 1-800-342-4029.• Even after the storm passes, power outages have their own set of hazards. Be careful with generators – never use them inside or in garages to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Use flashlights, not candles, to avoid risk of fire. • Restoring your ability to communicate is a critical priority. Always call 811 before you dig.• Do not self-deploy to assist impacted areas. Wait for local officials to issue guidance. • Contact your local emergency management agency if you need immediate assistance. Don't forget to take the power and reliability of the WKRN Weather Authority with you at all times by downloading the News 2 Storm Tracker app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Climate
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Storms, flooding risk remains for Middle Tennessee as officials warn: 'Don't let your guard down'
Heavy rains and flooding will continue to threaten Nashville and most of Tennessee heading into the weekend as a series of strong storms continues to make their way through the area. Gov. Bill Lee on Thursday night, flanked by emergency officials and forecasters during a news conference at the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency headquarters in Nashville, urged everyone to remain vigilant because there will be more possible tornado warnings, hail and flash flooding in the coming days. 'This storm is going to continue,' Lee said. 'There will be continued tornado warnings. There's continued flooding, and there's continued dangers for Tennesseans. The main message tonight is: 'Don't let your guard down.'' Deadly storms and tornadoes have ravaged West and Middle Tennessee. TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan on Thursday confirmed five storm-related deaths, but the number could grow, he said. The deaths include one person each in Carroll, McNairy and Obion counties and two people in Fayette County. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted said West and Middle Tennessee could see some lull in activity on Friday afternoon and evening, but another set of severe storms is expected Saturday that could bring catastrophic flooding to an already saturated ground. 'Saturday is the day that concerns me the most right now,' he said Thursday night. 'Saturday is a dangerous day going into Saturday night for flash flooding.' Tennessee remains in a state of emergency, with the Trump Administration granting swift approval for a federal emergency declaration, Lee said. The governor said Tennessee is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for direct assistance and will determine what additional aid is necessary. Flood advisories have been issued for several counties in Middle Tennessee, including in Davidson County. Heavy rainfall Thursday exceeded more than 3.58 inches, twice as much as the previous record for April 3 of 1.54 inches in 1977, the National Weather Service Nashville reports. Nashville is expected to get between 5-6 inches of rain, while Clarksville is expected to get between 8-10 inches by the end of the weekend. Tennessee had more than 140 weather warnings issued from 7 a.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday as severe weather blew through as rain, wind and hail pummeled the state. There were 53 tornado warnings issued throughout all of Tennessee, according to Iowa State University's Iowa Environmental Mesonet, which tracks weather warnings. There were 20 flash flood warnings and 70 severe thunderstorm warnings, according to the data. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Middle Tennessee storms, flooding risks remain, officials urge caution
