Emergency Management Urges Residents To Prepare
Upper Cumberland residents are being encouraged to prepare now as winter weather uncertainty continues ahead of the weekend. Putnam County Emergency Management Director Brandon Smith said the most important step families can take is having conversations about personal safety and backup plans. “The best thing folks can do right now is spend some time having […]
Putnam Approves Cost Share For New Safety Position
The Putnam County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding and cost share for the county’s new Assistant Director of Education Safety. The position will focus on emergency operations and school safety for schools and Tennessee Tech. Director of Schools Corby King said the position is a great opportunity for the school system. “Instead of […]
Monday Reminder Of I-40 Changing Dangers Thru Putnam
A multiple vehicle crash Monday morning as snow arrived on Monterey Mountain serves as a reminder about the changes in weather over short distances across our region Putnam County EMA Director Brandon Smith said Monterey Mountain usually presents challenges, especially on marginal forecast days, where it may or may not snow. Smith said dangers tend […]
Statewide Disaster Exercises This Week Good Checkup
A series of disaster response exercises taking place across the state this week, under the name “Vigilant Guard 2025.”. Putnam County EMA Director Brandon Smith said this event focuses on statewide capabilities and multi-state coordination during a large scale event like an earthquake. Smith said Putnam County’s participation is limited. “We don’t directly participate in […]
Department Heads Ask For Additional Employees In Budget
Putnam County Department Heads requested 18 employees during the second meeting of the County Commission’s Budget Committee Monday night. Seven of those requests came from the Sheriff’s Department. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the county’s growth in population demands more manpower. “Our increase in population and demands for service have just astronomically went up, […]
EMA Requesting Residents Complete Damage Report
Putnam County’s Emergency Management Agency requesting citizens fill out an online damage report to help with recovery efforts for the severe winds.
Swallows Named Chairman For Emergency Planning
Algood Assistant Police Chief Bryant Swallows selected as the new chairman for Putnam County’s Local Emergency Planning Committee. Swallows said that the role has historically not been occupied by law enforcement officers. He said it is important to have all of the different kinds of first responders working together through this committee. “I was impressed […]
