Roane County (TN) Office of Emergency Services & Homeland Security

06/12/2026

We are monitoring the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms across East Tennessee this afternoon and evening as a weak cold front moves through the region.

A few storms may become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts being the primary concern. While the overall severe weather threat remains limited, isolated storms could produce strong downburst winds capable of causing damage.

Additional hazards include:
• Frequent lightning, which may impact outdoor activities and events.
• Small hail, with most hail expected to remain below severe criteria.
• A low risk of localized flash flooding due to abundant moisture in the atmosphere.

The strongest storms are expected to occur from late afternoon through the early evening hours, and forecasters have high confidence in this timing. Confidence is medium to high that some impacts will occur, though confidence remains lower regarding the potential for isolated significant wind gusts.

We encourage you to remain weather aware throughout the day, especially if you have outdoor plans. Be prepared to seek shelter if thunderstorms approach and monitor trusted weather sources for the latest forecasts and any watches or warnings that may be issued.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

06/11/2026

TDOT Update:

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 340 and 341: Motorists should be alert for closed shoulders,
reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this project.

ROANE COUNTY, US 27 at SR 61: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and possible lane closures at various
times through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, and use extreme caution
through this area.

ROANE/ LOUDON COUNTY, SR 95 Bridge over Clinch River: The SR 95 Bridge over the Clinch River is reduced to
one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. This closure will remain in place
around the clock. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, be prepared to stop, expect delays, and use extreme
caution through this area. A wide-load detour is in place. To avoid delays, motorists should consider alternate routes.

06/04/2026

TDOT Update:

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 340 and 341: Motorists should be alert for closed shoulders,
reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this project.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 340 and 363: On Monday, June 8, 2026, and Tuesday,
June 9, 2026,motorists should be alert for possible mobile lane closures between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform
roadway maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential
delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East and West between Mile Markers 350.2 and 350.6: On Sunday, June 7, 2026, motorists
should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning as crews perform
guardrail repairs. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through
this area.

ROANE COUNTY, US 27 at SR 61: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and possible lane closures at various
times through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, and use extreme caution
through this area.

ROANE/ LOUDON COUNTY, SR 95 Bridge over Clinch River: The SR 95 Bridge over the Clinch River is reduced to
one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. This closure will remain in place
around the clock. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, be prepared to stop, expect delays, and use extreme
caution through this area. A wide-load detour is in place. To avoid delays, motorists should consider alternate routes.

06/01/2026

The Roane County Office of Emergency Services, Roane County Hazardous Materials Team, EOC personnel, and Roane County EMS will be participating in an emergency exercise at ORNL on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The media release is below.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., May 27, 2026 -- Emergency responders from the Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, along with federal, state, and local emergency management personnel, will conduct an emergency exercise on Wednesday, June 3 at ORNL.

The public may observe emergency responders simulating response activities and performing environmental monitoring or sampling in the area surrounding the Oak Ridge Reservation. These activities are part of the exercise.

The exercise will begin at approximately 8 a.m. EDT and conclude around 3:30 p.m.

This event is one of a series of emergency exercises conducted regularly by the DOE facilities in Oak Ridge. The exercises test the ability of emergency personnel to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations and ensure that the public, site employees, and the environment would be protected in the event of an actual emergency at the Oak Ridge Reservation.

Citizens can learn how to prepare for a DOE emergency by visiting the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s website.

Regular emergency exercises support DOE’s commitment to safe, secure, and responsible operations at its Oak Ridge facilities.

ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle LLC for DOE’s Office of Science, the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States. The Office of Science is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.

Office of Science Summary

05/23/2026

We would like to publicly thank all of our community partners who helped us celebrate EMS Week and provided food and goodies for our crews. Thank you Covenant Health- Roane, Covenant Air, Air methods, UT Life Star, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, Tennova HealthCare, AMB, and to everyone who contributed and took part in our celebrations.

05/22/2026

Today, our OES Fire team had the opportunity to hear from the Roane County Anti-Drug Coalition and learn more about the importance of mental health awareness.

A special thank you to Hailey Bryant Eason for taking the time to speak with our team about recognizing the signs of mental health struggles, knowing when to seek help, and understanding the resources available for support.

We appreciate her willingness to invest in the well-being of our firefighters and personnel!

05/21/2026

TDOT Update:

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 340 and 341: Motorists should be alert for closed shoulders,
reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this project.

ROANE COUNTY, US 27 at SR 61: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and possible lane closures at various
times through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, and use extreme caution
through this area.

ROANE/ LOUDON COUNTY, SR 95 Bridge over Clinch River: The SR 95 Bridge over the Clinch River is reduced to
one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. This closure will remain in place
around the clock. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, be prepared to stop, expect delays, and use extreme
caution through this area. A wide-load detour is in place. To avoid delays, motorists should consider alternate routes.

05/18/2026

This week we celebrate the men and women of EMS. From moments of chaos to moments of comfort, our EMS professionals continue to show up everyday, ready to serve our communities.
Day or night, rain or shine, our people show up for us when it matters the most.
Please help us show love, appreciation, and a heartfelt thank you to the men and women of RCEMS.
Thank you for long hours. Thank you for the missed holidays. Thank you for the sacrifices you make on a daily basis. Thank you for continuing to show up for our community.

Happy EMS Week.

05/15/2026

TDOT Update:

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East between Mile Markers 340 and 341: Motorists should be alert for closed shoulders,
reduced speeds, and use extreme caution through this project.

ROANE COUNTY, I-40 East near Mile Marker 345: On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026,
motorists should be alert for possible lane closures between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews perform roadway
maintenance activities. Motorists should be alert for workers present, slow or stopped traffic, expect potential delays, and
use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, US 27 at SR 61: Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns and possible lane closures at various
times through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, changing conditions, and use extreme caution
through this area.

ROANE COUNTY, SR 29 between Pleasant View Rd. and Hwy. 70: Motorists should be alert for possible lane closures
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. as crews perform turn lane construction. Motorists should be alert for workers
present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

ROANE/ LOUDON COUNTY, SR 95 Bridge over Clinch River: The SR 95 Bridge over the Clinch River is reduced to
one lane controlled by a temporary traffic signal through this bridge repair project. This closure will remain in place
around the clock. Motorists should be alert for new traffic patterns, be prepared to stop, expect delays, and use extreme
caution through this area. A wide-load detour is in place. To avoid delays, motorists should consider alternate routes.

05/12/2026

RCEMS would like to publicly acknowledge and offer a sincere token of appreciation to the Serve Strong Corban Scott Goad Memorial Foundation for their generous and compassionate donation consisting of new beds, mattresses, and night stands for all of our EMS stations.

Our EMS personnel work long, overnight shifts and are often faced with responding to multiple emergency calls with very little downtime. Because of your generous donations, our crews are better prepared to continue providing outstanding patient care to the citizens and visitors of Roane County.

Investments like these directly impact the health, readiness, and morale of our first responders which ultimately benefits the entire community we serve.

We truly appreciate your commitment to serving those who serve others. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You for making a meaningful impact in the lives of our EMS providers.