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 declaration to support Tennessee’s response.

This declaration supports response activities but does not include federal assistance for individuals, households, or reimbursements.
Hazardous road conditions persist statewide.

The TBI Hotline, 1-800-TBI-FIND remains active as a centralized, statewide resource for storm-related welfare check requests to help make contact with your loved ones.