DeKalb Urges Sign Ups Under New Reverse 911 System
DeKalb County is urging residents to sign up for the county’s new reverse 911 system after the county swapped providers. DeKalb County EMA Director Charlie Parker said the county swapped systems as the new provider offers more services. Parker said the county is encouraging residents to sign up with their cell phone numbers and addresses. […]
Minor Damage, Flooding After Wednesday’s Storms
Widespread flooding is affecting Upper Cumberland communities after Wednesday’s storms passed through. EMA Directors reported minimal damage to structures but advised caution for drivers. Jackson County EMA Director Derek Woolbright said any roads in the county near water are flooded and many are impassable. He said people should treat this like winter weather: if you […]
12 Houses Significantly Damaged, One Injured In Dekalb
At least a dozen homes damaged significantly, downed trees prominent after a tornado touched down in Dekalb County Monday afternoon. Dekalb County EMA Director Charlie Parker said the one injury occurred when a tree fell just a few feet in front of a driver. He said the woman sustained a minor injury after crashing into […]
Road Conditions Improved Tuesday, Extreme Caution Urged Until AM
Sunshine showed its power Tuesday though temperatures never got much about 18 degrees across the Upper Cumberland as the dig out begins from the Sunday-Monday storm. “We’ve actually been pretty pleasantly surprised today with the thawing that we’ve seen on the main roads,” Putnam County Emergency Management Director Brandon Smith said. “A lot of the […]
