We hope that these updates are helping to inform the public of the efforts that are happening in the Readyville area. We continue to answer questions via email at tbell@cannoncountyrescue.com
The American Red Cross continues to have shelter and assistance available at Cannon North School.
Briefing from Cannon County EMA Director Roy Sullivan.
Community volunteer work will stop at 2:30pm on 04/05/23. This is due to storms expected to be moving into the area Wednesday.
Donations at New Hope Church of Christ have reached maximum capacity. The Church has asked that no more donations of food/water/clothes/other supplies be made on 04/05/23. They have ample supplies at this time. This may change over time and we will update here.
Debris cleanup will continue with heavy equipment on 04/05/22. However, cleanup will be limited due to approaching weather conditions.
Readyville Street will continue to be closed while debris cleanup efforts continue.
A large controlled burn at the former Tilford’s Lumber Company site has begun today (04/04/23). The controlled burn will continue for several days. Rutherford County Fire Department will manage the fire during daylight hours. Cannon County Fire Department will manage the fire during nighttime operations.
We want to thank the community for their efforts to help Readyville recovery. Financial aid can be made in person at CapStar Bank in Woodbury. Alternatively, on-line donations can be made at the American Red Cross website – https://www.redcross.org/
Today we want to give a special thanks to La Vergne Rescue Unit and Bedford County Rescue Squad for helping with traffic incident management near the site and at New Hope Church of Christ.
Tim Bell, Unit Director
Cannon County Rescue Squad