Gov. Lee orders State of Emergency

Tennessee in a State of Emergency to provide relief in midst of winter storms
Level 3 is an official State of Emergency. At this level, a serious emergency or minor disaster has occurred or a situation is deteriorating rapidly and public warnings are being issued. The Tennessee Emergency Management Plan (TEMP) is activated and a state of emergency is automatically declared per TCA 58-2-107.
TEMA to give update on winter storm during state of emergency
The state remains at a Level 3, State of Emergency, to be able to respond to the impending winter weather and to continue to respond to Tropical Storm Helene recovery.”
Gov. Lee orders State of Emergency ahead of incoming winter storm
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has ordered the state’s emergency management agency to issue a State of Emergency, initiating regulatory relief as a winter storm approaches Tennessee.
Tennessee declares State of Emergency due to winter weather
TEMA recommends staying prepared ahead of the winter storm, which is expected to last from the evening of Thursday, Jan. 9, until the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. 11.
Winter Storm in Tennessee: Ice accumulation possible
Usually, these ice accumulations are caused by freezing rain. However, due to the mix of precipitation possible close to the TN/AL state line Friday, ice accumulation is possible.
TEMA declares state of emergency ahead of Friday’s winter storm
Tennessee residents should prepare for the system to bring winter weather impacts as early as Thursday evening for the western region.”
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