The Nashville Office of Emergency Management announced progress on tornado recovery efforts in neighborhoods impacted by the devastating March 3 tornadoes.
Metro Nashville Public Works as of 4 p.m.
In the immediate aftermath of the tornado, Public Works crews have been focused on coordinating with emergency responders and utility companies to clear the right-of-way, make roads passable, and provide assistance with closing and reopening roads.
While crews are still focused on the efforts above, we are also continuing process of removing curbside debris from affected areas.
- A total of 2 right-of-way crews consisting of 3-5 people and 6 inspectors worked 12-hour shifts. Crews are out from 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Traffic signal crews have been working 12-hour shifts since the tornado.
- Deployed 3 VMS signs to help direct people to volunteer sites.
March 12, 2020
- 10 MPW trucks and 27 Contractor trucks collecting storm debris from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Trucks will continue circulating throughout affected areas multiple times over the next few days and weeks.
- MPW is encouraging residents to move debris to the curb and leave it there. Instructions for how to separate debris can be found on the Public Works website.
- MPW has 3 Public works employees working at 3 Disaster Assistance Centers.
Clearing Roadways and Alleys
- 116 roads were initially closed as a result of the tornado.
- 107 roads have been reopened.
- 9 roads are still currently closed.
- 60 alleys total were impacted.
- 60 alleys have been cleared of debris.
- 0 alleys are still currently blocked with debris.
Repairing Traffic Signals
- 72 total traffic signals were damaged, or lacking power
- 68 signals have been restored
- 4 are undamaged, but require power to be restored
- 2 are significantly damaged and will need repair
Repairing and Replacing Signage
- 263 stop signs have been repaired or replaced
- 5 temporary stops have been installed
Household Waste/Trash
- We had 6 trash trucks running in North and East Nashville picking up household trash.
- We will add trash capacity in Donelson and Hermitage as it becomes needed.
- Total tons of trash since March 7 – 104.52
Amount of Debris Hauled
- 2,858 loads totaling 113,096 cubic yards of debris have been hauled to transfer sites as of 4pm today.
NES Updated Numbers as of 4 p.m.
- 293 Customers affected
- 230 Crews working
NES Restoration Website: http://poweroutage.nespowerinfo.com/
Disaster Assistance Centers as of 12 noon
- Hadley Park Community Center: 33 clients
- East: 18 Clients
- Hermitage: Clients
The Disaster Assistance Centers closed at 2 p.m. on Thursday March 12, 2020 and will reopen on Friday March 13, 2020 at 9 a.m.
Emergency Shelter overnight information will be available in morning update