At least 245 Maury County homes damaged during severe storms
MAURY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Several days after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Maury County, officials announced nearly 250 homes sustained damage from the storms.
In addition to confirming at least 245 homes were impacted by the severe weather from Wednesday, May 8, the Maury County Office of Emergency Management shared other updates about the storm response in a statement released on Sunday, May 12.
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According to officials, the pass system — which required people wanting to access the areas affected by the storms to check in, ensuring a controlled environment — has been discontinued as of 6 p.m. Sunday. However, there will still be a heavy law enforcement presence within the area.
Anyone driving through the area is asked to do so cautiously, patiently, and slowly because, as mentioned in Sunday’s statement, “There will be no tolerance for citizens driving through the area recklessly.” If you need to report any reckless driving, reach out to the Maury County Sheriff’s Department at 931-388-5151.
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Community members should also beware of suspicious activity, scammers, and unlicensed contractors in the aftermath of the severe weather. If you’re unsure about a contractor’s licensure status, click here or call the sheriff’s department.
Meanwhile, since the Maury County Highway Office will start picking up vegetative debris on Monday, May 13, the Maury Office of Emergency Management posted the following guidelines on social media, urging residents to be familiar with them in order to “expedite the collection process.”
(Source: Maury County Office of Emergency Management) (Source: Maury County Office of Emergency Management)
“Please take note; if you hire a contractor, the CONTRACTOR’s are fully responsible for disposing of their debris,” officials added. “They are not permitted to bring debris to the right-of-way. If you are a resident or volunteer we are requesting you place debris on the right-of-way.”
As the highway office and other Maury County government agencies begin debris pickup, there will reportedly be rolling road closures, with the impacted roads including (but not limited to) Old Highway 99, Nicholson School House Road, Blackburn Lane, Newt Hood Road, Hickory Ridge, Heather Lane, Tom Osborne Road, and Cothron Road.
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Meanwhile, Maury County School Public Schools said it will stay closed on Monday amid the ongoing cleanup efforts. However, unless an individual school notifies you, all graduations, afterschool athletics, and performances will still occur. The Boys and Girls Club will also be open at Mt. Pleasant Elementary and Marvin Wright Elementary.
Emergency officials thanked the district for allowing them to use Randolph Elementary to pass out supplies and passes in the aftermath of the storm.
“Maury County would like to take a moment to re-iterate how grateful we are for the abundance of assistance we have receive from other Government Agencies, as well as Volunteers,” the Maury County Office of Emergency Management stated. “We have been truly blown away by the commitment and love we have received from not only those in our counties, but from those all over the state, and country.”
If you need further assistance taking care of storm damage — whether that’s cutting fallen trees; removing drywall, flooring, or appliances; tarping roofs; or handling mold — you are encouraged to call the Home Clean-Up Hotline at 615-488-1875 through Friday, May 24. Officials said all services are free, but they are not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need.
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