US EditionTrump Administration Grants Emergency Declaration for Tennessee to Support Winter Weather Response
Federal assistance is authorized to support Tennessee's response to dangerous winter weather impacting all 95 counties with snow, sleet, and freezing rain, officials said.
- On Saturday the federal government approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee covering all 95 counties, Gov. Bill Lee's office announced Saturday after President Donald Trump granted the request submitted Friday to the White House and FEMA.
- Amid snow, sleet and freezing rain that threaten travel and power, state officials said the declaration aims to strengthen response operations and TEMA is coordinating planning.
- The emergency declaration allows federal assistance to support Tennessee’s response with emergency protective measures and immediate emergency actions for lifesaving efforts.
- Local and state agencies continue to monitor road conditions, power outages, and emergency calls, while officials are urging residents to follow guidance from local authorities amid hazardous conditions.
- Federal and state partners are positioned to coordinate resources and deploy aid quickly as Tennessee Emergency Management Agency remains fully engaged with local, state and federal partners for lifesaving missions.
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Trump administration grants emergency declaration for Tennessee to support winter weather response
Amid a winter weather event impacting all 95 counties in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee announced President Donald Trump has granted an emergency declaration to support the state's ongoing storm response.
Trump grants Emergency Declaration amid TN winter storm
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced on Saturday that President Donald J. Trump has granted an Emergency Declaration to support Tennessee’s ongoing response to the winter weather impacting all 95 counties across the state. According to Gov. Lee, the request was submitted to the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) [...]
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