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Putnam County’s Volunteer Organization Expanding Role To Help With Emergencies

Putnam County’s Volunteer Organization wants to expand its role to help people plan for emergencies. Director Randy Adams said the organization was started after the March 2020 tornado and was responsible for cleanup and reforestation efforts. He said the organization is still active today and they are prepared if another disaster occurs. “We’re planning for next time that we hope ... Read More »

Lost and Found Event for Tornado Survivors

The Putnam County Fairgrounds will host a lost and found event from Friday to Sunday for Tornado survivors. Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the women’s building residents can drop off items found after the tornado. Randy Adams is Deputy Director of the Putnam County Volunteer Organization. Adams said survivors can come to claim items on Saturday and ... Read More »

Faith-Based Long Term Relief for Tornado Victims

Two new faith-based groups will provide long term relief for victims of the March tornadoes. Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation Director John Bell said the United Methodist Council on Relief and Inspiritus will be surveying survivors and gathering info for the Benevolence Committees. These two groups specialize in long term relief. Which Bell said, is part of the recovery effort’s relief ... Read More »