Overton Recoups Six Figures In Winter Disaster Funding
Overton County set to receive more than $100,000 in federal reimbursement funds to cover infrastructure damages and emergency costs incurred during February’s winter weather. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said FEMA will reimburse local departments for repairs and services. Masiongale said the funding will be distributed back to the highway department and local water […]
Fentress Faces $300K In Flood Damage To Roads, Bridges
Fentress County is facing more than $300,000 in damages to infrastructure and property following the recent flood event. Fentress County EMA Director James Bilbrey said the total cost estimate includes significant repairs needed for roads and bridges as well as the removal of debris. Bilbrey said the county beginning the process of seeking state and […]
Clay Residents Can Now Apply For New Federal Assistance
Clay County residents recovering from the winter’s severe storm can now apply for additional federal assistance from FEMA. President Donald Trump made the additional funding available. The designated areas were previously approved for Public Assistance before this individual aid was announced. The available aid features multiple options to help individuals and families recover from the […]
Putnam Awarded $882K Grant To Expand Power In Emergencies
Putnam County received a major federal grant of more than $822,000 to install emergency generators at key county facilities. County Mayor Randy Porter said FEMA will allow the county to purchase backup generators for ten different facilities, including community centers, libraries, and government buildings. Porter said the county originally applied for the funding several years […]
McMinnville Fire $114K FEMA Grant To Protect Firefighters
The McMinnville Fire Department has received a $114,000 grant from FEMA as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Program. Deputy Fire Chief Clint Walker said the department will use the grant to reduce the risk of long-term health problems for firefighters. Walker said one of the big-ticket items being purchased is a source capture exhaust […]
White County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Updated
White County has updated its hazard mitigation plan to ensure the county is prepared for any natural disasters that come. EMA Director Matt McBride said the plan identifies vulnerable areas and ensures there are plans in place and people ready to act in case a disaster does occur. McBride said the plan has shifted to […]
Jackson Co. Flood Hazard Maps See New Major Changes From FEMA
Jackson County’s flood hazard maps saw no major changes after receiving the latest updates from FEMA. EMA Spokesperson Derek Woolbright said the last time the county received new maps was around 2010. He said the map points out areas in the county most likely to have flood hazards. “Those kinds of maps allow us to […]
Cookeville To Consider Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
Cookeville City Council will consider approval of an updated Putnam County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the last plan was approved in July 2017. The plan details how the city will undertake hazard mitigation actions before natural disasters occur to reduce the potential for harm to people and property. “So […]
Gainesboro To Get Almost $50 K In FEMA Reimbursements
Gainesboro will be reimbursed about $39,000 from FEMA for the town’s response to last year’s flood. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the town will receive $19,000 for water line repairs and $20,000 split between road and cemetery repairs. “It was for the storm we had,” Williams said. “One grant helped with the repairs of the water […]
Putnam To Receive Extra FEMA Payments After Federal Changes
Putnam County will receive some $300,000 as a result of FEMA increasing its natural disaster reimbursement funding. Mayor Randy Porter said TEMA notified the county that the federal government is increasing its reimbursement percentage for counties that responded to disasters. “We’ve had of course the 2020 tornado and the 2015 ice storm that the county […]
