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The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has already issues a State of Emergency for Tennessee. We are at a Level 3 out of 5 tonight. Level 1 is the worst, and would be issued for a statewide catastrophe like an earthquake. Here in Tennessee, we've only reached Level 2 twice. One of those times was during the May 2010 flood. Tonight, at Level 3, the appropriate people are in place to make decisions quickly if needed. They can take action with the force of law to keep us safe. The biggest threat being monitored at TEMA Headquarters right now is ice accumulation. Officials say not only does it lead to dangerous driving conditions, it could affect you at home.
"When you have ice accumulation over 1/2', that's when you start losing power lines, when limbs start coming off trees and falling on power lines," says TEMA Director Jim Bassham. "So, our primary concern right now is power outages."
Bassham says if power goes out, it could take a while to get it back. Have warm blankets, clothing and water available in case of emergency. This advice also applies to motorists. Bassham also says TEMA will be on the lookout for those stranded throughout the night.
"When you have ice accumulation over 1/2', that's when you start losing power lines, when limbs start coming off trees and falling on power lines," says TEMA Director Jim Bassham. "So, our primary concern right now is power outages."
Bassham says if power goes out, it could take a while to get it back. Have warm blankets, clothing and water available in case of emergency. This advice also applies to motorists. Bassham also says TEMA will be on the lookout for those stranded throughout the night.
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 10:22 PM CST
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Arrest made in fatal shooting in Memphis
May 23, 2013 19:55 GMT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting one man and wounding another.
The Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/188G97s ) reports that 21-year-old Setric Hall has been charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, attempted second-degree murder and using a firearm during a felony.
He's being held in the Shelby County Jail.
Police say the shootings occurred Wednesday night. Officers found a 26-year-old man on the floor with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead there, and later identified as Devin Cox.
A few minutes later, officers responded to another location, where they found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis.
Police believe that Hall was trying to shoot his girlfriend when the 22-year-old man intervened.
The girlfriend was not injured.
Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com
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