EMA Director Urges Caution Amid Nighttime Thunderstorms
Emergency Management gearing up as heavy rainfall and high winds are a possibility through early Wednesday morning across the region. Overton-Pickett County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said the biggest threat involves a lot of rain falling very quickly. Masiongale said water can surround people before they realize the danger, potentially displacing trees, debris and even […]
Prioritize Immediate Alerts, Family Drills for Storm Safety
Emergency officials urging residents to secure immediate notification systems and practice family safety drills during this Severe Weather Awareness Week. Overton County Assistant EMA Director Eric Stephens said that relying solely on smartphone apps or social media can result in critical time gaps during a storm. He noted that Wi-Fi signals or third-party alert systems […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Heart Monitors
The Overton County Commissioners approved a purchasing agreement for eight new heart monitors for the ambulance service Monday night. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said it is recommended to replace monitors every five years. Masiongale said eight of the county’s current nine monitors are due for replacement since they are over the recommended replacement […]
Trees, Power Lines Down Across Overton
Overton County is experiencing downed limbs, power lines and outages on a countywide level. Sheriff John Garrett said this started occurring at about 2:00 PM and expects more downed lines and trees as rain continues. Garrett said roads are wet for the most part right now. but However, He said he expects problems as temperatures […]
Massiongale Said Preparedness Can Save Kids Lives
During the event of an emergency or disaster, is your family ready? September is National Preparedness Month. Overton County EMA Director Chris Massiongale said creating a safety plan could save lives, especially children. “If you practice it, it really helps the kids know what to do because in that hard time when things are happening […]
