The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Freddie O'Connell, Mayor
Extension of Executive Order 2
Subject: Extension of the State of Emergency
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2023, a tornado caused death, injury, and widespread property damage in Davidson County; and
WHEREAS, declaration of a state of emergency on December 9, 2023 was necessary to help protect people and property in Davidson County from substantial harm; and
WHEREAS, Tenn. Code Ann. § 58-2-110(3(A)(v) limits a declared state of emergency to seven days but authorizes extensions in seven-day increments; and
WHEREAS, damage resulting from the tornado continues to require emergency action to protect people and property from substantial harm.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim, direct, and order the following:
The State of Emergency declared for the area of the Metropolitan Government on December 9, 2023, is extended for seven days, through and including December 23, 2023.
Ordered, Effective and Issued: December 15, 2023
Freddie O'Connell
Mayor