Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee visited Montgomery and Obion counties to assess the damage caused by severe weather and flooding on February 15. Accompanied by Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan and Congressman David Kustoff, Governor Lee examined the areas affected and spoke with local officials to understand the scope of the impact.
Governor Lee acknowledged the challenges faced by the communities and praised their unity and resilience. He expressed gratitude to state and local officials, law enforcement, first responders, and road crews for their immediate action. Damage assessments are being conducted to determine appropriate recovery support strategies.
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Photos and b-roll of the storm damage can be accessed here. Congressman Kustoff, who has been actively monitoring the situation in Rives, emphasized the importance of following local guidance and assured support at the federal level for rebuilding efforts.
In response to the situation, local jurisdictions and the American Red Cross have established overnight shelters in affected areas. With temperatures dropping below freezing, several counties are also setting up warming centers. For current information on shelter locations and warming centers, visit TEMA’s website.
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