Disaster Public Assistance Program Available To Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations
July 17, 2020
TENNESSEE RECEIVES ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN DECLARATION
TENNESSEE RECEIVES ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN DECLARATION FROM
US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Loans now available to Tennessee small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has received a declaration for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to a request submitted on Wednesday, March 18.
Find the Latest Information on COVID-19
The Shelby County Health Department is committed to providing our community with the most accurate information about Coronavirus Disease 2019, known as COVID-19.
This page will provide links to reputable information, and resources, as well as specific local guidance and case numbers.
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.
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.
CERT Classes for 2020 ***New dates available***
Learn how to prepare for the unexpected by taking the free Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training from the Shelby County Office of Preparedness. CERT students learn life-saving skills; gain a new confidence that they will know what do before, during and after a disaster. And be able to assist family, neighbors, and co-workers until the professional rescuers arrive on the scene.
CERT training is presented through lectures, videos, and hands-on exercises to teach students what to do before, during, and after a disaster.
Modules include: