State emergency operations at 'Level 3' following winter storm

State emergency operations at 'Level 3' following winter storm

NASHVILLE, Tenn.– The state Emergency Operations Center in Nashville remains activated at a level 3 – state of emergency to support statewide coordination in response to the winter storm. Restoring power remains the state’s top priority, as prolonged cold temperatures continue to strain utility systems and slow restoration efforts across impacted regions. OnSaturday, Governor Bill Lee announced that President Trump granted an emergency declarati…

Emergency Declaration from Winter storm prompts vote from Columbus City Council

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus was spared from the worst of the damage brought on by Winter Storm Fern, but the city government took precautionary measures to keep employees safe. City leaders postponed the start of business on Monday until noon to give them time to assess road conditions and any possible damage, and allow for workers who live out of town to get in safely. There was some question about whether the employees would have to make…