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Haslam Travels To Afghanistan, Germany

 Governor member of Council of Governors delegationNASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam traveled to Germany and Afghanistan over the weekend, where he met with militaryleaders and troops.  Haslam...

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Half-a-Million Tennesseans Sign Up for Oct. 16 ShakeOut

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Tennessee is leading 10 states in participant registrations for the 2014 Central U.S. ShakeOut, an annual event to educate people on how they can protect themselves in a major...

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Are You Ready for Severe Weather? Tennessee's Severe Weather Week to Raise...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.– Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has declared Feb. 15, to Feb. 21, 2015 as Severe Weather Awareness Week to encourage all Tennesseans to make planning and preparing for severe weather a...

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State Agencies Prepare for Winter Storm, Urge Citizens to Avoid Unnecessary...

NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) urge citizens to avoid...

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Extreme Weather Can Impact Livestock

NASHVILLE— As the temperatures plummet and the icy conditions take hold, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is urging citizens to take steps to keep livestock safe and healthy.“Most livestock...

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Hypothermia A Significant Health Threat

Alcohol, Drugs Increase RiskNASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency are warning residents that alcohol and certain drugs increase the risk for...

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Protect Yourself and Others from Cold Weather Deaths

11 Tennesseans Tragically Lost to Hypothermia Since Start of 2015NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is urging Tennesseans to stay warm and protect themselves, friends and family members...

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Haslam Announces Federal Disaster Assistance For 35 Counties

Response to worst ice storm in two decades   NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the federal government will provide assistance to 35 counties still recovering from the severe winter...

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Preparedness Urged for Seasonal Severe Weather

NASHVILLE – While a tornado can occur anytime throughout the year, the peak risk months in Tennessee for property damage and loss of life from twisters and floods are March, April and May.  Officials...

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Tennessee's 2015 Ice Storm Disaster Adds Nine More Counties for Federal...

Nashville– Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today nine counties will be added to the existing 36 receiving federal recovery assistance from the severe winter storm of Feb. 15, to Feb. 22,...

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