Algood Middle Roof Having Unexpected Issues
Putnam County School officials working to mitigate deterioration in the Algood Middle School roof in hopes of postponing a full replacement for several more years. Deputy Director Tim Martin said this roof was not on the district’s radar and he was surprised to find that it was in poor shape. He said the metal roof […]
Heavy Rain Forces Dale Hollow Dam To Open Spillways
The Dale Hollow Lake Dam opened its spillways this week for just the 11th time in 70 years due to an abundance of rain. Power Plant Superintendent Stanley Carter said the dam usually stores excess water as flood control, but the water got higher than normal and needed to be drained. Carter said the last […]
Gainesboro Voting Precinct Moving To Election Office
Voters in Gainesboro used to voting at Gainesboro Elementary School will now cast votes at the city’s new Elections Office. Election Administrator Drew McMillan said the elementary school has been susceptible to flooding. Moving the precinct gives election staff more control of the voting process and ensures voter safety. McMillan said he said some 550 […]
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 […]
District Helping Landowners With Environmental Impact
Overton County’s Soil and Water Conservation District is providing landowners with a way to improve their land through environmental improvements. District Conservationist Robert Halfacre said the district is a county organization that helps landowners design and fund projects that will have a positive environmental impact on the land. Halfacre said the program is a strong […]
Allons Elementary Gym Floor Replacement Bids Opened
Overton County Schools working on the replacement of the gym floor at Allons Elementary School after years of flooding issues. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said during periods of heavy rainfall, moisture rises from the ground and dampens the gym floor. He said the school has had to cancel basketball games and physical education classes […]
Tech Faculty And Students Work To Create Faster Flood Simulator
Tennessee Tech faculty and students are working on running models on flood simulators in a fraction of the time it used to. Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Alfred Kalyanapu said that is made possible through the TRITON program, which is an advanced model from the one he created while working on his Ph.D. […]
Gainesboro Receives Federal Grant To Improve Flooding Issues
Gainesboro has been awarded a federal grant to answer flooding issues downtown. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the $500,000 grant will be used for planning and improving storm water mitigation. “Our local library will flood. Our local Save-A-Lot one of our only two stores in Gainesboro will flood along with some other businesses,” Williams said. “It […]
Fire Crews Conduct Water Rescue On Cookeville Motorist
A stranded vehicle on a flooded Willow Avenue caused a water rescue by local fire crews Thursday morning. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said a single driver tried to drive through high water levels. Smith said the car started floating and taking in water. “Around 3:00 to 4:00 a.m. some street flooding on Willow,” […]
Livingston Hazard Mitigation Application Appears Dead, For New Reason
Livingston’s hazard mitigation application will not move forward, after TEMA shared another new explanation for why during Monday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. This time, FEMA cited an ongoing legal battle from a Bradford Street property owner against the city. “Now you’re telling us we can’t approve it because it’s a lawsuit and it is a […]
