TEMA to open recovery centers this weekend to help March flood victims
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is opening three Multi-Agency Recovery Centers this weekend to help those impacted by the March floods.
TEMA says the centers will be located in Davidson, Williamson and Wilson Counties. Reps from FEMA, TEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and local agencies will be there to provide more information on disaster assistance programs, plus information on how to apply for disaster assistance and also direct people to other programs where they can get help.
Environmental News For The Week Ending 03 April 2019
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Couple picks up ham radios as productive hobby
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(WSIL) It s during times of crisis when we realize the importance of communication.
The bombing that shook Nashville on Christmas Day, damaged a key AT&T communication hub, knocking out internet and phone services across their region.
That s just one instance when phone and internet services failed in an emergency. It s for that reason, Massac County Amateur Radio Club President, Ruben Fuente, has added an extra means of communication to his emergency plan. It can be a hobby for a lot of people, or it can be a service that people are wanting to contribute towards.