Sequatchie County Emergency Management

01/26/2026

To all residents in Sequatchie County. All types of precipitation we have seen has passed. The threat now is black ice. Something that is not noticeable until it is too late. Be advised: for your safety please stay off the roadways. Crews are still out working for your safety, think of their safety as well. THANK YOU to ALL the crews that have been out in this since early Saturday morning. My hat goes off to you.
Stay safe everyone

01/23/2026

To all residents in Sequatchie County. The next few days are going to be a problem. Whether it’s ice, snow or rain. If at all possible, please stay off the roadways. Emergency services will still be out working. Salt trucks and plows will be working to keep the roads clear. The last thing they all need is for something to be hindering their efforts. Stay safe

01/23/2026

As we prepare for a potential winter storm, our team is aware that portable generators are selling out everywhere. While generators can be a huge help during outages, using one the wrong way can put your family and the lineworkers, working to restore your power, in danger.

SVEC wants our community to know that an improperly connected generator can send power back onto lines that are supposed to be de-energized. This “backfeed” can seriously injure or kill someone who is working to get your lights back on.

Before you start up a generator, please keep these life-saving tips in mind:

🔌 NEVER backfeed a generator
• Never plug a generator into a wall outlet or dryer plug
• Only connect generators through a properly installed transfer switch or interlock

🌬️ ALWAYS keep generators outside
• At least 20 feet away from your home
• Never in a garage, basement, or near windows or doors
• Carbon monoxide is invisible, odorless, and deadly

🧯 Use the right equipment
• Use outdoor-rated, heavy-duty extension cords
• Let generators cool before refueling

👷 When in doubt, stop and call a licensed electrician
If you aren’t 100% sure your setup is safe, don’t guess.

We know outages are stressful. Generators should bring comfort, not risk. Protect your home. Protect your family. And help protect the lineworkers who are out there in the cold working to serve you. 💙⚡

01/23/2026

07/17/2025

ROAD CLOSURE 7/18/2025

Road will be closed from 1568 Ridge Rd to Riverbend Trl on Friday July 18th for tree removal and clean up! Please be prepared to take alternative routes on this date.

03/28/2025

We are currently under Restrictions in our area.

03/24/2025

Thank you to all the volunteer fire departments, forestry the sequatchie county rescue squad , and members of the communities that aided in the fires yesterday. Without the support and resources from all of you things would have been a lot worse than they were.

03/14/2025

Be weather aware

03/01/2025

Please be advised that Tennessee Division of Forestry is not giving burn permits for our area today due to dry conditions and high winds.

01/10/2025

The roads are slick ! Road crews are working diligently BUT under these conditions there is no way to keep the roads clear. PLEASE stay off the roads and let the road crews do their job without having to worry about the dangers of additional traffic on the roads.

01/08/2025

When there is snow and ice on the road do yourself and all emergency responders a favor and stay home if at all possible.