Other News - Updated 7/27/2010
Tipton County Declared Disaster Area
Roads Closed as of 7/14/2010 (Wednesday): Pine Ln (Bridge Work not Related to Flood) and Cooper Rd. Click here to download a map showing road status.
Tommy Dunavant, Director of Emergency Management announced Tipton County, has officially been declared a disaster area and is eligible for FEMA assistance (click here for news release). Contact 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit disasterassistance.gov to apply. The hearing-impaired can use the TTY number 1-800-462-7585. You can also click here for a claim guide. Anyone with flood damage is encouraged to document damages and losses with photographs. This information will be needed for your insurance company and FEMA. Click here for a US Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Fact Sheet.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO AUGUST 5, 2010!!!
Tipton County's FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will close at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5 and will reopen as an SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center on Monday, June 7. New hours will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Before you visit the center for information/assistance, you must be registered with F.E.M.A. It will help F.E.M.A. officials if you have your registration number available when you meet with them.
Residents of Tipton County that have been affected by the flood have been offered 5 gallon buckets full of cleaning supplies (about $60 worth). If you have people in your area that can use these supplies please let me know. It will take some help on your part as the buckets are located outside of the County. If the demand is large enough we can come up with a plan for pickup. Again, you will be involved in the pickup and delivery. Please contact the EMA Office at 901-476-0222 for more information.
To report Farm losses call the Farm Service Agency at 901-475-3350. Governor Bredesen has requested federal farm assistance for eight additional counties, including Tipton, as a result of the historic rainfall and devastating floods that began April 30. This will make more assistance available to farmers who suffered significant losses as a result of the storms and flooding.
For people that have been unemployed due to this disaster, the Department of Labor and Workplace Development has established a hot line for them to call. 1-877-813-0950 ext. 7599
Here are some helpful documents from the TN Dept of Health related to the flooding: Protect Yourself from Mold, Re-entering Your Flooded Home, When Flooding Occurs Keep Food Safe, Flood and Safety Health Guide, Assess Flood-Related Well Water Contamination
REPORT DISASTER FRAUD TO FEMA
Fraud is a rare occurrence during disaster recovery. However, if it does occur, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a responsibility to take action.
People who intentionally try to defraud the government are taking money away from those who truly need assistance. FEMA must ensure that taxpayer dollars go only to people who incurred legitimate losses. This may include prosecuting anyone who makes a fraudulent claim.
Most cases of possible fraud are not deliberate attempts to defraud the federal government. FEMA recommends that applicants receiving grant money keep receipts to show how funds were used.
Anyone with information about an individual - maybe a contractor, an inspector, a disaster survivor or someone posing as any of these - who may have defrauded the government in connection with the Tennessee disaster, should call the FEMA Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721. The call is completely confidential.
For individuals who feel they have made a mistake in reporting their damages or losses, FEMA encourages them to call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or
(TTY) 800-462-7585 for those with speech and hearing disabilities. The helpline operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and assistance is available in all languages.
FEMA's Office of Inspector General routinely audits individuals, local governments and nonprofit organizations that receive FEMA disaster assistance funds. The audits are independent assessments to determine whether recipients spent the funds according to federal regulations and FEMA guidelines. Auditors look at expenditures on ineligible items or instances of duplicate payments from insurance companies or other sources.
Rebuilding Project Play Continues - July 30 - August 1, 2010 (Friday - Sunday)
Rebuilding of Project Play resumes July 30th. We encourage anyone who would like to help in any way to contact 476-1107. They will give you directions as to what to do. We want this to be a Community effort. Click here for pictures.
Miss Tipton County Scholarship Pageant - August 7, 2010 (Saturday) 7pm
The Historic Ruffin Theater, 113 West Pleasant, Covington, TN, Tickets $10.00. Applications are now being accepted; open to young ladies 17-24 years of age, must be a resident of Tipton County, and must perform a talent. For more information, contact Mary Gail Elam, 476-9613 or 482-6603.
Tipton County Farmer's Market
The Tipton County Farmer's Market is now open at the Historic Courtsquare. It will be open until October 15, 2010 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8am - 2pm.
Adult Summer Reading Program
The Tipton County Library is hosting it's first ever Adult Summer Reading Program; Read books – Win Prizes. 300 W. Church St. Covington TN, For more info: call 476-8289.
Tipton County is Now "Storm Ready" by NOAA
Tipton County, TN is now "Storm Ready" by NOAA. Click here for more information.
Celebrate Munford - September 18, 2010 (Saturday)
The fair is a day-long event that is held in the downtown area of Munford and features vending areas for local artists to sell and show off their works. It also features two entertainment stages, one full of gospel music and the other with a multitude of talent in areas of music and dance. Vendors are encouraged to attend and sign up for a booth space for a nominal fee based on what the vendor is offering for sale or advertisement. For booth sales call 901.483.5608 or download the booth rental agreement and contract.
Little Miss Cotton Boll Pageant - September 19, 2010 (Sunday) 1pm
CIAA Auditorium, 760 Bert Johnston AVe, Covington TN, 38019. Open to Girls ages Birth to 12 years old. For more information, contact 482-6603.
Heritage Day in Covington, TN - September 25, 2010 (Saturday)
Heritage Day with Arts & Crafts to be held downtown Covington, TN historic square on September 25th. Something for the entire family. Starting the day at 9:00 a.m. will be the kid's parade. There will be a kid's corner, arts and crafts, antiques, art alley, folk art demonstrators, Civil War Encampment, re-enactment "High Noon" Bank Robbery of 1872, exciting rock wall, food, music and much more to come. Vendor space is available. Click here for the contract or call (901) 476-9727 for more information.
The 38th Annual World's Oldest Barbeque Cooking Contest - Sept. 30th, Oct. 1st & 2nd 2010 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
The dates for the 2010 event have been set. Mark your calendar and make plans to be in Covington.
New information will be posted as it's available so check the BBQ Festival Site often. We look forward to seeing you again this fall.
Click here to visit the BBQ Site or click here for the facebook page.
OEF/OIF Veterans Rally - A Huge Job Fair for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom Veterans - October 2, 2010 (Saturday) 10:00AM - 3:00PM at the VA Medical Center, 1030 Jefferson Ave, Memphis TN 38104.
Click here for the flyer or call Nancy Withers at 1.800.636.8262 x-5001 or 7319
15th Annual Senior Kaleidoscope - October 14, 2010 (Thursday) 2:00PM sponsored by the Tipton County Commission on Aging
Brighton Middle School Gymnasium (Climate controlled location)
From: 2 pm - 6 pm
Flu shots, health screens & disease information
Make plans to join us!!
If you are interested in being a vendor, please email Molly Egg at megg@tiptonaging.org.
I-69 Route Announced by TDOT
Click here for a map of the route. For more detailed drawings visit the County Executive Office at the Tipton County Courthouse or the South Tipton Chamber of Commerce at 1461 Munford Ave in Munford. You can also visit here for more maps.
Connected Tennessee (http://connectedtennessee.org)
is a non-profit organization bringing technology to rural Tennessee counties. Is Broadband available in your area? Fill out this form and provide your input. Everyone can fill out this form. Click here to visit the Tipton County page on the Conntected TN site.
The Tipton County Emergency Communications Center
is currently accepting applications for dispatchers. Click here for more information. Please send applications and inquiries to Tipton County 911, 220 Hwy 51 N Suite 4, Covington, TN, fax 475-4377 or tcecc@bellsouth.net
The Tipton County Court Offices
are now accepting payments by Debit Card, Credit Card and Phone Payment. Click here for more information.
The Tipton County Executive Office
has released a "draft" of the Three Star Strategic Economic Development Plan 2005-2009. Click here to see what the future holds for Tipton County.
