Cumberland Exploring To Address Bus Driver Shortage
The Cumberland County School Board is exploring ways to address the school system’s shortage of bus drivers. The school system currently has 59 bus drivers, but is supposed to be fully staffed with 68. School Board Member Jon Matthews said some bus routes are taking over an hour and a half to complete. “We’re violating […]
Cumberland Forming New Committee On Middle Schools
The Cumberland County Board of Education established a new committee Thursday to explore the idea of adding middle schools to the school system School Board Member Shannon Stout said she would like the committee to determine the availability and the suitability of the schools for middle school activities. She said the board would also need […]
Local EMAs Hosting Tune It Tuesday For Weather Radios
Local Emergency Management Agencies using the new Tune it Tuesday initiative to teach people about NOAA emergency weather radios. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said the initiative helps people tune their radios correctly. Cole said weather radios are the most fail safe option for emergency updates and situations because the signal comes from an […]
First Cumberland Safety Day Saturday, Hands-On Learning
Local emergency agencies are partnering to host the first-ever Cumberland County Safety Day event this Saturday. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said the event will consist of several demonstrations and hands-on activities for families to interact and learn about safety. Cole said though the event is supposed to be fun, it is also designed […]
Cumberland Schools Hire Farley As Director, Contract Next
The Cumberland County School Board voted Dr. Rebecca Farley to be the next Director of Schools. Farley has been serving as the school system’s interim director for the past two months. School Board Member Scott VanWinkle said he was impressed with Farley’s interview. “She demonstrated that she understands many of the challenges we face in […]
Southern Cumberland Sees Damage From Severe Storm
Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency reports at least 10 structures damaged in Tuesday night’s severe storm. Cumberland Emergency Management Director Travis Cole completed a damage assessment Wednesday. Cole said the southern portion of the county, including Vandever Road and Dunbar Road, experienced the brunt of the damage. Cole said the cleanup has gone well with […]
Nationwide EAS System, Local Expert Wants Residents To Be Aware
The federal government will test the Emergency Alert System Wednesday. The test is to ensure available communication systems are effective in warning the public during emergencies. The test will begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency Director Travis Cole said he wants to ensure to get the word out, so to avoid […]
Cumberland, Van Buren Eligible For FEMA Funds From August Storm
Cumberland and Van Buren Counties eligible for federal disaster assistance following August thunderstorms. FEMA announced disaster assistance has been made available to supplement recovery efforts on a cost-share basis. FEMA said President Biden’s approval makes federal funding available to affected state and local governments for emergency work and repair. Cumberland Director of Emergency Management Travis […]
Cumberland EMA Using National Preparedness Month to Warn About Severe Weather
It is National Preparedness Month and officials in Cumberland County want to make sure residents are ready for severe weather season. The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency will be spreading disaster preparedness tips throughout September. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said he wanted to use the month to remind citizens that severe weather threats […]
Damage Reported In Cumberland After Tuesday Weather
Damages reported in Cumberland County after thunderstorms moved through Tuesday afternoon. EMA Director Travis Cole said the event was in a more isolated area of the county called Tabor Loop. “Which we had a tornado there a couple of years ago in the same area,” Cole said. “But it was much, much less damage this […]
