Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
James Bassham, Director
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March 8, 2010
State’s Interoperability Exercise for Middle Tennessee starts on Tuesday
At the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, TEMA will hold a two-day exercise focusing on interoperable communications with 13 counties, 11 state departments and two federal agencies. (more…)
February 22, 2010
Interoperable Communications Exercise held in Paris Landing
At Paris Landing State Park on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, TEMA will hold a two-day exercise focusing on interoperable communications with 21 counties, 10 state departments and three federal agencies. (more…)
February 19, 2010
Governor Bredesen proclaims 2010 Severe Weather Awareness Week
Proclamation for 2010 Severe Weather Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the Year 2010 follows very dramatic weather events during the past few years, which stand out in Tennessee’s recorded history, and the state sees some of the deadliest tornadoes in the country. Each year, weather increases its profile among those threats that cannot be controlled by technology and therefore must be mitigated in other ways; and (more…)
February 10, 2010
Chicago quake felt in Tennessee
The U.S. Geological Survey confirms that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred this morning in Illinois. While initial reports indicate this earthquake did relatively little damage, the shaking was felt here in Tennessee and it can serve as a memorable indicator of the considerable risk our region faces from seismic activity. (more…)
February 9, 2010
Governor Bredesen proclaims 2010 Earthquake Awareness Week
Proclamation for 2010 Earthquake Awareness Week
WHEREAS, Tennessee is subject to periodic earthquakes from the New Madrid Seismic Zone in the western portion of the state, and the potential for a major earthquake to impact the region exists; and (more…)
February 5, 2010
Emergency concluded as TEMA returns to normal operation
The State of Emergency enacted on Jan. 29, 2010 was officially concluded today.
The decision coincides with the closure of all open weather missions, which occurred once the state had received situation reports from all affected counties.
January 30, 2010
TEMA stands down operations center
Response activities related to the winter storm are entering the recovery phase. TEMA will continue to coordinate with and provide assistance to state agencies and local government. (more…)
Snows and Ice Make Travel Hazardous
As of this Saturday morning, all Interstates and major highways are open and passable. However, TDOT and the THP report that conditions are still hazardous in some areas, especially secondary and less traveled roads. (more…)
January 29, 2010
State of Emergency declared; TEMA activates operations center
Due to the winter weather affecting Tennessee, the Director of TEMA has activated the Tennessee Emergency Management Plan and the state’s emergency operations center (SEOC), effective at noon on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. (more…)
State offices close early due to weather
State offices will close early Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, due to the winter weather impacting large portions of the state. (more…)
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