TEMA activates state of emergency due to frigid cold weather

After shocking cold temperatures, some as low as one degree, hit the region on Friday, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency declared a state of emergency late that afternoon. The official TEMA website moved it’s current status to a Level 3 State of Emergency.

This means a serious emergency or minor disaster has occurred and public warnings are being issued, by TEMA definition. An emergency plan was activated automatically, and coordinators for state departments have been called to an emergency operations center to assist. Updates will be provided as they become available.

See the current status on TN state emergency declarations on the TEMA website.

Here’s how you can help:
✅ Set your thermostat to 68 or lower
✅ Dress warmly
✅ Turn off and unplug non-essential lights and appliances.
✅ Follow your local power company for area specific updates

— T_E_M_A (@T_E_M_A) December 23, 2022

(Image: TEMA, TN.Gov.)