Recovery efforts underway in Grand Junction

GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. — Thursday, the National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-3 tornado swept through the southwest part of Hardeman County, causing significant damage to the Grand Junction area.

Sheriff John Doolen of Hardeman County and Hardeman County Mayor Todd Pulse, as well as other state and local elected officials, are coordinating emergency response efforts in impacted areas.

Yesterday, Mayor Pulse declared a State of Emergency for Hardeman County to help expedite assistance, resources and funding to aid.

Many county agencies, municipalities, and nonprofits have reached out to assist in recovery efforts.

The current focus is restoring running water and electricity.

“This is ongoing. This isn’t going to be just cleaned up overnight. It’s going to take a few days cuz, right now, electricity on the north side of the highway but the biggest majority on the south side hadn’t been taken care of yet but the crews are steadily out here working on it,” said Grand Junction Mayor Curtis Lane.

There is a current boil water notice for Grand Junction. Water is safe for toilet and showers usage, but it must be boiled before consumption or use in cooking.

City hall is providing bottled water to affected households and crews are working diligently to restore water to the community.

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