Tennessee Department of Safety agencies continue support in storm response
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, including the Tennessee Highway Patrol, continues to support the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency with critical support during and after last night’s severe weather, deploying troopers, specialized teams, and communications resources to assist local agencies in the affected areas.
Key support included:
- Immediate response by THP troopers, assisting local law enforcement with scene security and public safety operations.
- Deployment of THP strike teams to impacted areas to assist with search and rescue operations in storm-damaged neighborhoods.
- Continued presence today of THP and Tennessee Department of Safety State Troopers and Tennessee State Homeland Security Agents assets in the hardest-hit communities, supporting recovery efforts and public safety needs.
- Perimeter security and traffic control provided by troopers to ensure safe access for emergency vehicles and utility crews.
- Aviation Unit on standby to support search, rescue, and damage assessment from the air.
- Crowd management and scene stabilization to support local responders and protect residents in impacted zones.
- Use of the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) to maintain seamless communication between agencies across jurisdictions.
- Real-time coordination between TDOSHS leadership and state and local emergency managers to ensure resource delivery and information sharing.
- Crisis communications support from the department’s communications team to help distribute timely, accurate public safety messaging.
- Overnight presence of THP personnel to maintain security and assist with follow-up operations.
“Our troopers and teams were on the ground before the storm passed, and they’ll stay as long as needed,” said Commissioner Jeff Long. “We’re proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with local first responders and do whatever it takes to keep Tennesseans safe.”
For media inquiries, contact Jason Pack at jason.pack@tn.gov or (615) 736-3559.
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