Relief Fund
The Cookeville Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund has been set up for victims of the Putnam County tornado. This is the only official designated account with 100 percent of the donations going directly to the impacted victims. There are three ways to donate money:
- Any Bank of Putnam County location
- Venmo @CookevillePutnamCountyTornado
- PayPal@CookevillePutnamCountyTornadoReliefFund
Here is the link for the website:
https://www.facebook.com/MayorRickyShelton/photos/a.852846458100272/3051325188252377/?type=3&theater
Curfew
A curfew has been established for the areas of Putnam County affected by the deadly tornado. The curfew is from 7 p.m. Wednesday night until 8 a.m. Thursday morning. No one will be allowed to go in or out of the affected areas during this time.
No Volunteers on Thursday
Putnam County officials are asking that only first responders, electrical workers, county officials and tornado victims be allowed in the area affected by the tornado on Thursday. Volunteers are appreciated and will be needed during the cleanup process.
Buddy Pearson
News and Communications Director
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