County EMA directors seeking damage reports from businesses and individuals
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Local county Emergency Management Agencies need your help if you have suffered property damage as a result of the winter storm.
Jason Moore, Director of Jackson-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, said EMA needs reports of property damage in order to get access to additional assistance for residents. According to Moore, the counties report these damages totals to the state and the state reports it to the federal government.
“If you have enough damage then you can get a declaration,” said Moore. “As long as you’re a declared county then they (federal government agencies) can come out and give assistance.”
Moore said every report of property damage adds to the total cost estimate for the county’s damage. The cost estimate helps the county receive additional assistance as the reports are filed with the state and federal government.
According to Moore, Madison County has received some reports of damaged property, but not residences at this time.
“We’ve had come commercial and personal shop buildings fall in,” said Moore. He also said some farmers in the county have had buildings to collapse.
Regardless of the extent of any damage and individual or business has experienced, Moore urges it to be reported to the EMA director in your county.
“I need to know about it regardless because I need it to turn in and get a declaration,” said Moore.
Photos of property damage are also helpful.
We are collecting data of damaged Commercial Businesses and Residential homes in Madison County and the City of Jackson, Three Way, and Medon. If you’ve sustained damage please report your damages (with a few pics if possible) to EMA@MADISONCOUNTYTN.GOV.
Every county EMA must submit the reports to the state in order to receive a declaration. If you live outside Madison County, please contact your local EMA to report any damage. You can find their contact information by clicking here.
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