Storms crossed the Volunteer State overnight, one of the dozens of areas hit was in Cannon County in the Readyville community.
Volunteer First Responders continue to work in the Readyville Area assisting utility crews with road closures. Cannon County Rescue Squad is asking that people limit their travel to the area for the next few hours as much utility work is being completed.
The Squad appreciates all the offers for food, equipment, and supplies. Currently, they do not have a need for additional heavy equipment or other resources at this time. A temporary shelter and disaster assistance is being set up at Cannon North Elementary school (West Side). Please contact Brent Brandon with the American Red Cross 615-691-0239 to inquire about supplies needed for disaster relief.
Food will be available for those displaced and EMS workers at the school at noon.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Department reported the following:
Sgt. Jonathan McGee reported there were no storm-related deaths at this time. Deputies responded to Readyville where they observed numerous structures were damaged and/or collapsed about 2 a.m. Saturday.
Firefighters, paramedics and RCSO Deputies walked through the area of Readyville Street to make contact and check the welfare of residents.
One person was located in a collapsed structure. After they were removed they were transported to Ascension Rutherford St. Thomas Hospital for medical treatment. Other residents were treated on site for minor injuries.
Due to debris, downed trees, and downed power lines, Old Woodbury Road, Bivens Hill Road, Readyville Street and Lassiter Barker Road were closed to all non -essential traffic.
Day shift Sgt. Horne was notified and additional deputies were requested to assist. Patrol Sgt. Trey Nunley and Patrol Sgt. Jamie Holloway and Detective Sgt. Richard Brinkley responded to assist. There were 10 RCSO Deputies/Supervisors who came in to assist with the incident.