Report Storm Damage to Property from January 11th Storms
***Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security does not provide funds for damage repairs***
If your property sustained storm damage, take photographs to document the damage. You should also consider making emergency repairs to prevent any further damage such as covering broken windows with plastic or covering damaged roofs with tarps. If your home is uninhabitable, you should seek safe shelter.
Join the “Great Central US ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill on October 17
For Immediate Release
October 11, 2019
Join the “Great Central US ShakeOut” Earthquake Drill October 17 at 10:17 A.M.
Register for the 2019 Great Central US ShakeOut Today!
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:17 a.m. on October 17* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!
National Preparedness Month Emphasizes Replacing Fearfulness with Readiness
National Preparedness Month Emphasizes Replacing Fearfulness with Readiness
“Prepared. Not Scared” is 2019 Theme
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is asking all Tennesseans to make disaster resilience a priority today with his proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month.
Storm Recovery Center Opening to Assist Victims
For Immediate Release
October 23, 2019
On the morning of October 21, 2019, severe weather made its way through the Mid-South. An EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 105 miles per hour caused significant damage to buildings and businesses.