Tennessee Storm Task Force Debris Removal Update

Nashville, Tenn. – Crews with the Tennessee Storm Task Force have removed more than 230 dump truck loads of debris and wood chips from the Macon County area since operations began on Sunday, February 10. 

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is coordinating the multi-agency operation which includes the Tennessee National Guard’s 913th Engineer Company of the 230th Engineer Brigade, Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division, Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Safety, the Clay County Highway Department, Macon County Highway Department, and Macon County EMA.

Crews began removing debris Sunday, February 10.  As of 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12, TDOT crews have removed 27 dump truck loads of wood chips and 45 dump truck loads of debris while the National Guard recorded 165 loads of debris removed.

Task Force cleanup operations are continuing in Macon County.  Residents are encouraged to move any debris for removal as close to the public right of way as possible for pick up.  Crews will not be removing debris from private property. 

Crews are working along set routes and will be making several return trips to affected areas.  Any Macon County residents with debris removal needs may call the Tornado Volunteer and Donation hotline at 866-596-4483 and their location will be reported to the Tennessee Storm Task Force headquarters for inclusion in debris removal sites.

For people wishing to volunteer their services for cleanup, please contact the Tornado Volunteer and Donations Hotline at 866-586-4483.

MEDIA NOTE: Media outlets needing additional information about the recovery efforts should contact the TEMA and FEMA JOINT FIELD OFFICE Media Desk at 615-372-0940 to speak with either a TEMA or FEMA public information officer.

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