EMA Hires Leader to Boost School Emergency Planning
Derek Woolbright has been hired as the Assistant Director of Education Safety for the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Brandon Smith announced the appointment for the new shared role that splits responsibilities between Tennessee Tech and the Putnam County Schools. The position aims to assist both organizations in preparing […]
Putnam Emergency Agencies Conduct Safety Exercise
The Putnam County Local Emergency Planning Committee conducted an emergency simulation Thursday involving multiple agencies. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Brandon Smith said the exercise involved a rescue task force administering aid to victims of an active shooter. Smith said the simulation was broken into two parts: an active shooter emergency and a medical […]
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.
Cookeville Community Center Accepting Donations For Tornado Relief
Putnam County will be collecting donations for Middle Tennesseans dealing with the aftermath of Saturday’s tornado through Wednesday. Cookeville Community Center Program Coordinator Debbie Parker said the center will take donations until 4pm Monday, and from 8am-7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday. Parker said she remembers the support the Upper Cumberland received during the tornadoes of […]
Putnam EMA To Hold Public Meeting For Hazard Mitigation Plan Updates
Putnam County Emergency Management Agency will hold a public meeting regarding their Hazard Mitigation Plan updates on Tuesday morning. Deputy Director Sharon Womack said that the plans were established to minimize loss of life or loss of property during emergency events. Womack said that if a hazard is covered in the mitigation plan, it also […]
