Mayor, Metro Departments, National Weather Service, Army Corps of Engineers Provide Update on Weather Preparations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 26, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A situational briefing was held at Metro’s Emergency Operations Center Tuesday evening in which Mayor Karl Dean, Metro agencies, the National Weather Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided the media and public with an update on the city’s weather preparations.
“It is very important that all of us make an extra effort to stay informed about weather developments through tomorrow evening. Keep your eye on the news. We will provide specific guidance to citizens as needed,” Dean said.
Based on information received from the National Weather Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Ohio River Forecast Center, Metro Nashville should expect the following with regard to flooding:
- Rainfall totals of 3-5 inches including what has already been received (midnight Tuesday through Wednesday evening.)
- The Cumberland River is not expected to reach flood stage (40 feet.) The river is projected to crest at 35.6 feet.
- Five major tributaries in Davidson County are anticipated to receive minor to moderate levels of flash flooding.
OEM’s volunteer-based Emergency Support Unit (ESU) and MNPD patrol officers will be monitoring area tributaries throughout the night into Wednesday evening with water levels being reported back to the EOC. Field response agencies are prepared to deploy resources as needed.
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office prepared over 8,000 sandbags throughout the day yesterday. The sandbags have been loaded on trucks and are prepared for staging. It’s important for residents to know that if sandbags are deployed, it does not mean a flood is imminent. This is simply a precautionary measure.
In addition to the agencies already activated, representatives with the Nashville Red Cross and Hands On Nashville have been requested to respond to the EOC.