Mayor's Office of Emergency Management
Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County
- Karl F. Dean, Mayor
- Chief Stephen Halford, Interim Director
- Kevin Penney, Deputy Director
- Org Chart
Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
Preparation is the best way to protect your family from the dangers of winter storms and extreme cold this winter. You should know how to prevent cold-related problems and what to do if a cold-weather emergency arises. The Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management is encouraging the community to be prepared, stay warm and be safe.
Important Phone Numbers Residents can request salt on their street by calling 862-8750 or via Public Works' Online Customer Service website.
January 29: Metro Snow Removal Update
Any water main break or leak should be reported immediately to Metro Water Services by calling 862-4600. Winter Tips
Become a Severe Weather Storm Spotter for the National Weather Service and Help Save Lives
The Mayor's Office of Emergency Management is teaming up with the National Weather Service again this year and hosting several Storm Spotter classes in the Nashville area. Each class includes the basic and advanced storm spotter material.
Spotter classes are free of charge and will be held in the Emergency Operations Center. The schedule is as follows:
- Tues., February 16 from 7-9 p.m.
- Mon., February 22 from 6-8 p.m.
- Thurs., February 25 from 9-11 a.m.
- Sat., March 6 from 9-11 a.m.
- Wed., March 10 from 2-4 p.m.
Limited space is available and pre-registration is required for each class. Please email heidi.jordan@nashville.gov, or call 880-2950 with your name and contact information.
OEM Holds Annual "Fill The Boat" Challenge For The Mayor’s Metro-Wide Food Drive For Second Harvest Food Bank, Wins Mayor's Cup For General Government Category
(L-R) Scott Harris, Michael Sullivan, Barbara Gmerek, Amanda Sluss and Chandler Harris collected food donations for Second Harvest
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) partnered with the Nipper's Corner Kroger store on Thursday, November 19, 2009, to host its annual “fill the boat” food drive to help support Second Harvest Food Bank’s Emergency Food Box program. The goal of the food drive was to fill the OEM boat with non-perishable food donations such as canned meat (chicken/tuna), canned fruit, rice, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, pasta, canned or dried beans and peanut butter.
Amanda Sluss and Scott Harris accept the Mayor's Cup for General Government from Mayor Karl Dean
This year’s “fill the boat” challenge was held in conjunction with Mayor Dean’s Metro-wide competitive food drive. On November 24, Mayor Dean announced that OEM won the Mayor's Cup for the General Government category after collecting over 6,000 pounds of food for Second Harvest Food Bank. The competitive food drive is the first initiative in Nashville’s participation in Cities of Service, a national coalition of city mayors committed to filling needs in their communities by encouraging volunteerism and service.
Ready Nashville! Guides Now Available
Are you and your family prepared for a disaster? Emergency preparedness is as simple as planning ahead and the Ready Nashville guide was designed to help citizens help themselves. The guide describes many of the emergencies that could face our community and provides important information on how to respond and prepare.