Tennessee Sends Resources to Louisiana for Hurricane Sally Relief

The State of Tennessee has deployed urban search and rescue resources to Louisiana today to support emergency officials readying for life-safety impacts from Hurricane Sally.

Governor Lee, reflecting on Tennessee’s reputation as the Volunteer State, said, “We are proud to serve our neighboring states and provide support during this challenging time.”

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is coordinating Tennessee’s Hurricane Sally deployments through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). The task force will deploy for 14 days. TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan said he’s proud of the dedicated professionals who are answering the call to help people in Louisiana in a time of need. He also noted similar help given to Tennessee during times when this state has experienced floods and other natural disasters. 

Storm surge and heavy rainfall are expected to pose a significant threat in Louisiana.