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.
Double Springs Church Joins Safe Place Program
Double Springs Church of Christ the first church in middle Tennessee to join the new Community Safe Place program. The program provides community shelters when severe weather threatens the area. Church Elder Terry Coomer said the expeerience with the March 2020 tornado showed the church family the need for such facilities. Coomer said the 2020 […]
Sharon Womack Stepping Down From Putnam County EMA After 50 Years
Sharon Womack retiring after 50 years service with Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Womack said she did not know she was training to become Deputy Emergency Manager when she began assisting Putnam’s Civil Defense Director in the 70s. Womack said she was just helping out and the job grew as the organization grew. She said […]
Putnam Weekend Cleanup Planned For Those Affected By May Tornado
The Putnam County Volunteer Response Organization is asking for volunteers to help clean up after last week’s tornado. Member Randy Adams said they will be working two shifts on both Saturday and Sunday from 8:00-12:00 and 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Adams said volunteers can help fill the gap between cleanup professionals and homeowners struggling with […]
Putnam EMA Offering Assistance, Survey For Tornado Damages
Putnam County EMA is reaching out the community to assist with damages from Friday’s EF-0 tornado. The County EMA Facebook page has a survey posted for those affected. The survey is to help gather damage information and let the agency know who needs help cleaning up. Here is a link to get connected with the […]
Storm Downs Multiple Trees Causing Home Damage In Southern Cookeville Area
Putnam County EMA reporting multiple downed trees in the southern areas of Cookeville after a storm with high winds Friday. According to Director Tyler Smith, South Willow Avenue and Interstate Drive have blocked roadways due to fallen trees. Smith said the area near Willow Avenue Church of Christ has suffered the most damage. Smith said […]
Putnam Rescue Squad Training For Submerged Vehicles Underwater
Putnam County Swift Water Rescue Squad members are in Texas training for swift water rescue tactics to improve response. EMA Director Tyler Smith said unfortunately the training had to be postponed in February, because the skills could have been used this weekend. Smith said it is better late than never, because water rescues have been […]
UC Prepares For Flooding Potential With Weekend Rain
On the heels of last week’s ice storm, the Upper Cumberland faces flooding concerns this weekend. As much as four inches of rain could fall before Monday. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said with the rain being spread out over four days there is potential for isolated flooding. Smith said flooding roadways and residents […]
Putnam Reaching Out to Venues and Events Over COVID
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter has asked Emergency Management to work with venues to make any gathering as safe as possible. Emergency Management Agency Public Affairs Officer Brandon Smith said this is not the best time to hold events. However, Smith said that EMA has started reaching out to provide recommendations, and the best guidance […]
