Art teachers in the town of Waverly are trying to pick up the pieces after the deadly flooding in August, and they are helping their students process the devastation. But that’s a challenge without access to their usual tools.
After Three Major Floods In A Decade, Some In Waverly Are Unsure Of Rebuilding
In late August, 17 inches of rainfall destroyed school buildings, a grocery store and large brick-built apartment housing. Hundreds of homes were also damaged. Many neighborhoods were displaced. It was Waverly’s third major flood since 2010.
After Years of Rejecting The Idea, Humphreys County Officials Will Now Move To Join Federal Flood Insurance Program
County commissioners gave local leaders permission to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency-sponsored program.
Tennessee Mayors Want Lawmakers To Invest In Flood-Proof Infrastructure
A coalition of county mayors, homeowners and emergency managers is asking Tennessee legislators to make new investments to address the state’s flooding issues. Flood Ready Tennessee wants lawmakers to put money into flood-proof infrastructure for storm disasters. The state has had 2,825 floods in the past two decades. They happen most often in February.
Impacted By The Flooding In Middle Tennessee? Here’s How To Access Aid.
Middle Tennessee’s deadly flood received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government, opening up more opportunities for aid for those affected.
Some Waverly Residents Praise God After Surviving Destructive Flood; Others Remember Loved Ones
It was about two hours after sunrise when Debra Ashton found herself in a tide of floodwater that swept violently through her neighborhood in Waverly.
President Biden Approves Federal Flood Disaster Aid For Humphreys County
President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration, ordering federal aid to support local recovery efforts in Humphreys County following Saturday’s catastrophic floods.
From A Rescue To Recovery, The Search For The Lost Continues In Humphreys County
First responders in flood-ravaged Waverly are confronting pile after pile of debris today as part of intensive and hands-on recovery efforts. State officials confirm as many as 22 fatalities, with 18 people still unaccounted for.
Residents Of Humphreys County Clean Up As Officials Assess Damage From Deadly Flood
The missing persons list has shrunk to 18 people, and Humphreys County and Waverly police and fire officials are asking residents to continue reporting anyone who has been found.
Tennessee Flood Relief: How You Can Help
Flood relief efforts are taking shape for Middle Tennessee storm survivors.
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