Putnam 911 Says Language Interpreting Services Aid In Emergency Response
Putnam County 911’s language interpreting services are an irreplaceable tool for emergency responders. That’s according to Assistant Director Brandon Smith. Smith said that their service agreement with LanguageLine Solutions allows for responders to communicate more efficiently with those who don’t use English as their first language. “We’ve had several incidents where we’ve been able to […]
Life-Saving Program For Car Crashes Coming To Warren
Community members will have access to a lifesaving program throughout McMinnville this Wednesday. The Yellow Dot Program is an initiative that provides first responders with key medical information in emergency crash situations. McMinnville PD Lieutenant Mark Mara said this information could be the difference between life and death. “So every second does count,” Mara said. […]
FEMA To Perform Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Wednesday Afternoon
FEMA is conducting a nationwide emergency alert test Wednesday at 1:20 p.m. central time. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the organization tests periodically to ensure their equipment and data works properly. “Technology changes so often and so much with cellphones especially and wireless devices,” Masiongale said. “That the need to test and make […]
New Cumberland EMS Team For Faster Care In Hostile Situations
The Cumberland County EMS team wants to save more lives through the creation of the region’s first Tactical EMS team. The team will go with SWAT teams into tactical situations, like school shootings or hostage situations, to provide more immediate care. Paramedic Training Officer and Special Ops Unit Commander Daniel Coleman said the formation of […]
Clay Counter Volunteer Rescue Squad Hosting Open House
The Clay County Volunteer Rescue Squad is looking for new volunteers interested in helping the community. The squad is hosting an open house on Saturday, and members of the community are invited to come meet the team, enjoy free food, and learn about the work of the squad. Captain Chris White said he hopes to […]
Rise In Putnam Co. EMS Calls
Putnam County’s EMS has seen a 7 percent increase in calls over the last year. Putnam County Chief of EMS Tommy Copeland said the reasons for the increase in call volume can be attributed to a number of things, ranging from population increase, to calls for overdoses, to simple convalescent transportation. Copeland said that despite […]
Cumberland Mayor Commends Residents, Employees For Tornado Response
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster said he did not know what to expect when he arrived at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Foster said it turned out to be a blessing that his county narrowly escaped tornado damage that could have been much worse. Foster said moments like this create pride in the way Cumberland County responds […]
Jackson County Utility District Finished With Repairs
The Jackson County Utility District has finished making repairs and will soon have all customers supplied with water. Office Manager Crystal Bean said the water tank is filled and lines are currently filling. Bean said there are roughly 100 people out of water in Flynns Lick still, but expects all customers to have water by […]
Jackson County Opens Three Shelters For Residents Without Power
Three shelters are opening in Jackson County for residents without power. These sites include: Jackson County Rescue Squad Building at 703 School Drive Dodson Branch Community Center at 16160 Dodson Branch Highway West End Fire Department at 110 Salt Lick Creek Road EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said outages are countywide, hitting North Jackson County the […]
Warren County Closing Courthouse, Admin Building Starting Monday
The Warren County Courthouse and Locust Street Administrative Building will be closed to public starting Monday and until January 1. These closings stem from current COVID conditions and Governor Bill Lee’s latest Executive Orders. The county is asking residents to use drop boxes and online payment options at this time. The Clerk’s Office drive-thru will […]
