Haslam Requests Farm Assistance for Hancock, Hawkins Counties
Warm winter and spring with an April freeze has impacted farmersNASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he has requested a secretarial designation of natural disaster for Hancock and...
View ArticleHot, Dry Conditions Lead to Fire Advisory
State Officials Urge Citizens to Delay Burning Debris, Leave Fireworks to Professionals NASHVILLE – State officials are urging citizens to take fire precautions for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday....
View ArticleTennessee Department of Health Issues Statewide Extreme Heat Warning
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health is working with partner organizations across the state to reduce deaths and life-threatening conditions caused by summer heat. With temperatures predicted...
View ArticleState Issues Burn Ban for Seven Counties
Prohibition Applies to All Open-Air Burning, Other Counties Expected NASHVILLE – State Agriculture Commissioner Julius Johnson has issued a burn ban for Cheatham, Dickson, Gibson, Giles, Marshall,...
View Article"Summer Seven" Can Destroy Good Health
NASHVILLE– While there are health challenges in every season, the summer months are loaded with potential risks and hazards that help fill up emergency rooms and generate unnecessary misery. Most...
View ArticleUT Extension Launches Response to State’s Drought Conditions
Agency provides resources for farmers and ranchers facing critical decisions due to hot and extremely dry weather; information is available for homeowners, too KNOXVILLE – University of Tennessee...
View ArticleTDEC Urges Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
Maintaining Adequate Water Supply is an Issue of Both Supply and Demand NASHVILLE – As hot, dry conditions continue across the state, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is asking...
View ArticleCommerce & Insurance shares insurance, contractors tips for weather-hit...
NASHVILLE, TN – In light of the rain that has caused severe flooding in parts of the state, the Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is providing tips to homeowners for interacting with...
View ArticleHaslam Announces SBA Disaster Declaration After Aug. 5 Storms
Loans available to damaged residences and business in Washington and surrounding counties NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted...
View ArticleTennesseans Encouraged to Prepare
NASHVILLE --- Numerous Tennessee agencies are asking Tennesseans to participate in National Preparedness Month, the annual month-long campaign designed to make emergency preparedness a priority. The...
View ArticleReadyTN mobile application now available for iPhone & iPad
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As of today, Tennesseans can download Ready TN, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s (TEMA) popular smartphone preparedness application, to iPhone and iPad devices and access...
View ArticlePrepare Now for Serious Health Challenges Posed by Winter Weather
NASHVILLE – Snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures of winter weather can come with little or no warning, creating minor problems for some and major tragedies for others. The Department of Health is...
View ArticleHaslam Requests SBA Assistance for Disaster Recovery
Low-Interest Loans Could Aid Residents in Henderson and Surrounding Counties NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has requested assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help...
View ArticleTennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week Begins Feb. 17, 2013
Campaign Highlights Preparedness Activities to Help Individuals, Families and Businesses Prevent Injuries and Deaths from Weather Threats NASHVILLE, Tenn.– With 2013 already setting a record for Middle...
View ArticleHaslam Requests SBA Assistance for Disaster Recovery
Low-Interest Loans Could Aid Residents in Stewart and Surrounding CountiesNASHVILLE– Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has requested assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help...
View ArticleHaslam Announces SBA Disaster Declaration from April Flooding
Low-Interest Loans Available to Residents in Stewart and Surrounding Counties NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted his...
View ArticleTennessee Earns Emergency Management Re-Accreditation
TEMA meets all 64 national standards for disaster preparedness and response Nashville– The Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), a national nonprofit that evaluates disaster response...
View ArticleHaslam Requests SBA Assistance for Disaster Recovery
Low-Interest Loans Could Aid Residents in Sullivan and Surrounding CountiesNASHVILLE– Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has requested assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help...
View ArticleHaslam Announces SBA Disaster Declaration From July Flooding
Low-Interest Loans Available to Residents in Sullivan and Surrounding Counties NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted his...
View ArticleHaslam Requests SBA Assistance for Disaster Recovery
Low-Interest Loans Could Aid Residents in Nashville and Surrounding CountiesNASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has requested assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help...
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