2.04.26 UPDATE: Tennessee National Guard Continues Winter Storm Response

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - More than 250 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard continue to support state, county, and local emergency responders in 8 counties across Tennessee following Winter Storm Fern.

Guardsmen are primarily organized into 3-4 person "Cut and Toss" teams, clearing trees and debris with skid steers and chainsaws to assist Nashville Electric Services and other state and local departments and Emergency Management Agencies to open roadways and restore power to Tennesseans. Guardsmen are currently operating in Davidson, Decatur, Hardeman, Hardin, Macon, McNairy, Shelby, and Williamson County.

Nearly 190 Soldiers and Airmen are working in Davidson County clearing trees so NES linemen can access downed and damaged powerlines and restore power.

Since the storm began, Tennessee National Guardsmen cleared debris from more than 920 miles of road throughout the state, performed health and welfare checks at over 570 locations, assisted at 13 warmer centers and shelters, transported nearly 300 medical personnel to area hospitals, and rescued over 260 stranded motorists.

The Tennessee National Guard responds to emergencies at the request and direction of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. Should anyone need assistance, please make that request through TEMA.