County Mayor Pulse Declares State of Emergency After Storm Damage
Hardeman County Mayor Todd Pulse declared a State of Emergency on Thursday, April 3, 2025, after spending the day in Grand Junction, Tennessee with cleanup operations and surveying the damage left by tornados, which raged through the county late last night and early this morning. The sight of the pictures shared from Grand Junction and other affected areas barely manages to capture the devastation, which has been left behind. At the end of the day, Mayor Pulse declared a State of Emergency.
The declaration reads:
“This will enable us have a quicker response time and funding process. TEMA and TDOT and many volunteers and municipalities have been assisting all day,” said Mayor Pulse on a Facebook post where he also thanked the efforts of both organizations and the community volunteers. “We will all stand together and help each other as we get through this together. Fortunately, at this time, there have been no fatalities. Continue to also pray for the surrounding counties and loss of life that has occurred.”
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, ahead of expected significant severe storms and flooding, Governor Bill Lee declared a State of Emergency. Governor Lee also requested an Emergency Declaration for Tennessee.
Hardeman County is under a severe weather watch again on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Residents are encourage to “be prepared, not scared” when severe weather is expected.
If you have experienced loss or are in need of help after the tornados, which came through West Tennessee last night and this morning, you may find support from multiple entities helping in the community. Those who are able to donate may also do so as well.
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