Bradley County Tennessee Tornado Statistics
The Bradley County Emergency Management Agency is reporting that after their assessment, 285 homes have been destroyed, 195 homes have major damage, 176 homes have minor damage and 120 more homes were affected.
All but one road in the county has at least one lane open. Four city roads are closed totally including Freewill Road, Blythe Ferry Road, Linda Drive and 21st Street off of Dalton Pike.
Crews are working hard to remove trees from roadways. In order to help, please stay away from the areas where crews are working. If there are barriers set up to prevent folks from driving into an area, follow the rules and stay away. If you are caught venturing into the hard hit areas, you will be issued a citation, as reported by the Cleveland Daily Banner. This is for your own safety. Stay clear as there may still be live wires that can cause damage. These Tennessee tornado statistics can still be upgraded as the situation arises.
There is an 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew in place, according to Bradley County Sheriff Jim Ruth. There is also a no-burn policy in the county, which has been lifted. You are allowed to burn brush and untreated lumber in the county. A no-burn policy is still in place within Cleveland city limits. City schools are open today.
Cleveland Utilities says it can be another 7 to 10 days before complete service has been restored. There are line crews from Kentucky, Florida and other areas of Tennessee helping in the effort. When you see these crews hard at work, please stay out of their way. In many cases they have blocked off lanes, which may be a pain to you, but it is necessary for them to complete their work.
Bradley County Tennessee tornado statistics are bad, but it could have been much worse. Give thanks for what you have and pray for those who have been lost.
Sources:
Personal knowledge
The Cleveland Banner
Published by Abby Greenhill
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17 Comments
Post a Commentgood report! That was a bad time for lots of folks in the south!
Still so sad a week later! :(
Such a horrible disaster! Thanks for letting us know what's happening down in your neck of the woods, Abby. :)
Important info, Greenhill. Thank God so few were killed!
What has happened to all these families is so tragic. You did a good job reporting on this situation, Abby.
What an awful and sad tornado season. Sorry I don't often have time to come around and comment.
So tough for those there I know. It is difficult to imagine if you haven't been through it.
So much is happening these days regarding weather----what's going on on our planet,
Thanks for the update on this disaster. I hope no more tornadoes come your way.
Thoughts and prayers continue, Abby