Heavy Rainfall A Threat Across UC, Flooding A Concern
Emergency management officials warning residents across the Upper Cumberland to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding during the next 48 hours. A weather system moving through the region threatens to drop up to four inches of rain through Sunday. Putnam County Deputy Director of Emergency Management Tyler Smith said the primary concern involves […]
Rare Storm Spotter Class Coming To Putnam Tuesday
The National Weather Service will host an in-person SkyWarn storm spotter class Tuesday at the Putnam County Convention Center to help citizens identify and report severe weather. Putnam County Emergency Management Deputy Director Tyler Smith is helping organize the two-hour training session. The program aims to educate the public on basic thunderstorm development and fundamental […]
Cookeville’s Smith Growing On, Off the Baseball Diamond
Cookeville Cavalier shortstop Tyler Smith continues to see growth in his game.
Putnam EMA Testing Emergency Siren Friday Morning
Putnam County EMA to conduct emergency siren testing Friday, the first in several months. EMA Director Tyler Smith said they try to do the last Friday of every month but have been unable to do so recently because of weather. He said at 10 a.m., the sirens located in each city in the county will […]
Putnam Asst. 911 Director Could Move To Full Time EMA Under Proposed Budget
Putnam County EMA asking the county commission to approve current 911 Assistant Director Brandon Smith to go full-time with EMA. EMA Director Tyler Smith said that Brandon Smith currently splits his time between the 911 and EMA Departments. He said this change would streamline the process, and be a huge asset to the EMA department. […]
Prepare Before A Disaster To Keep Bad Situation From Getting Worse
September is National Preparedness Month, a time for families and individuals to get ready whenever disaster strikes. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said whether it is from severe weather or prolonged power outages, you never know how long problems could last. Smith said communication devices, food and water, ways to stay warm should all […]
Putnam EMA Director Cautions Drivers With Hurricane Ida Remnants Posing Flooded Road Threat
Putnam EMA Director Tyler Smith says possible flooded roads are his biggest concern with remnants of Hurricane Ida. The heaviest of rain is expected to fall overnight, into Tuesday morning. Smith said that the best protocol for drivers in the next 24 hours is to “turn around, don’t drown.” “We get so many people that […]
Expert: Think Before Crossing Water
During Sunday night’s flash floods in Putnam County, an individual had to be rescued from their vehicle. Putnam County Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith said it only takes two feet of water to pick up a car. When you come to a flooded road, Smith Said thinking of all the variables before you try […]
