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tennessee flooding

The flood closed this Waverly grocery store. Now, residents rejoice at its reopening

By Damon Mitchell

December 20, 2021

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Waverly Cash Saver is just one of dozens of bushiness impacted by the August flood. It was also one of the hardest-hit.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

In Waverly, a park filled with murals has become a memorial for flood victims

By Damon Mitchell

December 2, 2021

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There are art pieces dedicated to Waverly flood victims including Mary Luten, Linda Bryant, 15-year-old Lilly Bryant, 7-year-old Lucy Lane Conner and 7-month-old twins Rileigh and Ryan Rigney.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

In Tennessee, natural disasters aren’t going away. Here’s how TEMA wants to make them less severe.

By Damon Mitchell

November 9, 2021

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Tennessee has had nearly a dozen federally declared disasters since 2019. Now, the state’s emergency management agency is asking Tennessee officials to beef up its operations after another year of deadly weather.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, severe weather, TEMA, tennessee flooding

The deadline has passed, but federal help may still be available for survivors of the August flood

By Damon Mitchell

October 28, 2021

Federal authorities are giving flood survivors in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties a limited window to submit appeals and rectify applications.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

There’s still time for Waverly residents to apply for disaster aid, although some say it isn’t easy

By Damon Mitchell

October 18, 2021

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Some survivors are slipping through the cracks of the application process — and a few business owners have called it a headache.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Housing, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

Here’s how Waverly tenants can get their money back after paying rent on flooded homes

By Damon Mitchell

October 15, 2021

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Renters in Waverly have less housing rights than tenants in more populous counties, but they do have some protections.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Housing, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

What FEMA’s New Flood Insurance Rates Mean For Tennesseans

By Damon Mitchell

October 3, 2021

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FEMA’s new rating system was designed to set rates that will make flood insurance more equitable. Some residents will need to start paying more to keep their policies, while others could save up to $100 monthly.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, tennessee flooding

After Three Major Floods In A Decade, Some In Waverly Are Unsure Of Rebuilding

By Damon Mitchell

September 23, 2021

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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.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

After Years of Rejecting The Idea, Humphreys County Officials Will Now Move To Join Federal Flood Insurance Program

By Damon Mitchell

September 14, 2021

County commissioners gave local leaders permission to participate in the Federal Emergency Management Agency-sponsored program.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: Flooding, Humphreys County, tennessee flooding, Waverly

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