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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Dec 13, 2021

Gov. Bill Lee today requested a federal disaster declaration for nine counties affected by this weekend’s storms, which also impacted Arkansas, Illinois and Kentucky. The request asks for assistance with debris removal and emergency protective measures in Cheatham, Decatur, Dickson, Dyer, Gibson, Lake, Obion, Stewart and Weakley counties. The governor said a request for individual assistance likely will be made after officials are able to fully assess damage. Tornadoes and other severe storms Friday and Saturday resulted in fatalities and damaged structures in more than 20 counties, and disrupted power and utility operations, according to the Tennessean. The paper also reported today that at least 11 tornadoes touched down in Middle Tennessee. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is providing information for those who would like to help as well as for those in need of assistance.