‼Sunday March 8th Storm Update‼
Power Crews have restored power to every home possible. The only ones left are the homes that are damaged and cannot be restored until repairs are completed.
UPS helped us deliver boxes of food and supplies from our Distribution Center to the residents in the area. If you have a need for something, please contact us.
Multiple organizations have provided hot meals for everyone including volunteers. Thank you so much to all our churches, especially Double Springs Church of Christ for being our main meal center every day since the storm. What a blessing everyone has been.
Assessment of damage continues with over 500 structures damaged in some form, with over 200 totally destroyed or major damage.
We have no one currently in our shelter, everyone has been moved to hotels. The Shelter is being closed today. Special thanks to First Baptist church for allowing the shelter there.
Curfew will remain in effect from 8pm to 8am for everyone except residents inside the damage area. Our main goal is to protect the area from looting.
Hwy 70 and streets inside the damaged area will continue to be blocked at least through Monday. We are hoping to get Hwy 70 opened up soon. Our main priority is to protect the damaged area and resident’s damaged homes.
STORM VICTIMS – we want to make sure your needs are being met. If you need something not being provided to you, please contact us at 931-646- 4636 between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm.
Landfill hours are extended for debris, 8am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
We had a another good day with volunteers in the area doing cleanup. If you have a need for volunteers on your property, please call 646-4636.
Volunteers will be back in the area on Monday. If you would like to volunteer in the future, go to www.putnamcountytn.gov/emergen
Monetary donations can be made at the Cookeville-Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund at Bank of Putnam County or at www.putnamcountytn.gov
Other supplies can be donated at the Cookeville Community Center at 240 Carlen Ave which serves as our distribution center for victims. Items currently needed are: Paper Towels, Colorox Wipes, Light Bulbs, Laundry Detergent, Hand Sanitizer, Ziploc Bags, Dish Soap, Paper Plates, Vaseline, Q-tips and Chapstick. Hours are 8am to 6pm.
If you are a victim of the storm, you can go by and pickup any supplies, water or food you might need.
FEMA assistance for victims needing home repairs and temporary housing expenses not covered by insurance can be applied for at www.disasterassistance.gov or download the FEMA App. You can also call 800-621-3362 7am to 9pm.
Please continue to keep all the families who have lost loved ones in your prayers, as the funerals continue. Our hearts are mourning with you.
Randy Porter
Putnam County Mayor