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Updates: Tennessee winter storm toll rises as region slowly moves toward normalcy

Tony Gonzalez

January 21, 2024

Tennessee’s cold blast has passed, but the return to normalcy will be a slow process.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: metro office of emergency management, winter storm, winter weather

For Nashvillians who don’t speak English or Spanish, severe weather alerts come with a language barrier

Alexis Marshall

December 11, 2023

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During severe weather, like the tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on Dec. 9, everybody needs timely information about where the storm is and when to take shelter. But in Nashville, where dozens of languages are spoken, access to that information isn’t guaranteed.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Elmahaba Center, metro office of emergency management, Nashville Noticias, National Weather Service, sever weather, tornado

Remnants Of Ida Sweep Through Middle Tennessee

Paige PflegerandTony Gonzalez

August 30, 2021

Downed tree and power lines have been reported across Nashville as the remnants of Hurricane Ida sweep through the region Tuesday.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, metro office of emergency management, nashville fire department, National Weather Service, severe weather

Law Enforcement In Nashville Is Prepping For Planned Demonstrations — But Won’t Say How

Alexis Marshall

January 13, 2021

WPLN News reached out to local and state police, asking what measures each agency will be taking to ensure safety at the scheduled gatherings

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Metro Nashville Police Department, metro office of emergency management, President Trump, Tennessee Highway Patrol

More, Louder Tornado Sirens Coming to Nashville

Bradley George

February 27, 2013

Right now, warnings are just a computerized tone, but they will soon sound like an actual siren. Officials hope the new sound will be louder and more recognizable.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: metro office of emergency management, OEM, Scott Potter, tornado warnings

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