Last Edited: May 06, 2025 @ 8:13 am

Montgomery County TN – If you or someone you know is a homeowner whose property was devastated by the tornado on December 9, there are two non-profit organizations that are temporarily in our community offering assistance at no cost to the homeowner. Christ In Action (CIA) and Samaritan’s Purse provide free demolition and other services, but it's essential for homeowners to initiate contact to avail themselves of these services.

To receive free demolition services, homeowners can reach out to CIA by email at assistance@christinaction.com or by phone at 571-358-9242. Alternatively, Samaritan’s Purse can be contacted by calling 833-747-1234.

It is important to note that demolition services cannot proceed without the homeowner's explicit permission. Homeowners affected by the tornado can obtain a demolition permit at no cost from either the Montgomery County Building & Codes or City of Clarksville Building & Codes.

For information on tornado recovery efforts, visit the City of Clarksville web site, the Montgomery County, Tennessee web site or the FEMA Region4 page. These resources can provide valuable insights and updates on the ongoing recovery initiatives.

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Last Edited: May 06, 2025 @ 8:13 am

Montgomery County TN – In the aftermath of the recent tornado on December 9, our community faces the challenging task of debris removal. FEMA has set specific guidelines for this process, and we are seeking the support of our community to assist in the cleanup. To expedite our recovery efforts, we ask that this task be accomplished within the next 30 days.

For residents living outside the City of Clarksville limits whose homes were damaged, the Montgomery County Highway Department will pickup the following types of debris; electronics, appliances, construction materials, and vegetative waste, through February 5, 2024. It is important to note that food products are considered part of household garbage and must be removed from appliances before pickup. To facilitate an efficient cleanup, residents are requested to separate items according to the following FEMA categories, placing the debris near the road away from live trees, hydrants, and meters without blocking the roadway:

1. Electronics: as televisions, computers, stereos, phones, DVD players
2. Large Appliances: Refrigerator, washer/dryer, air conditioner, stove, water heater, dishwasher
3. Construction debris: Building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, plumbing
4. Vegetative debris: Tree branches, leaves, logs, plants

Additionally, there are two other debris categories handled by homeowners inside and outside the City limits.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): Oil, batteries, pesticides, paint, cleaning supplies, and compressed gas may be delivered to the Main Landfill at 3212 Dover Road from Tuesday, January 16 through Friday, February 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Only those directly impacted by HHW will be accepted during this temporary collection. Please provide a form of address verification. HHW products should be placed upright in boxes, crates, totes, or crates. No charges will be incurred for storm-related HHW.

Household garbage: Bagged garbage, discarded food, paper, and packaging are disposed of at the landfill or a Bi-County Convenience Center by the homeowner or a private hauler. Household garbage should NOT be near the road and will NOT be hauled by the City or the County.

Rodney Grimsley, Montgomery County EMA Deputy Director, emphasizes the importance of proper sorting to expedite debris removal, acknowledging the community's hard work in moving debris to the roadside and highlighting the next crucial step in the cleanup process.

For up-to-date information on tornado recovery efforts, visit the City of Clarksville website, the Montgomery County, Tennessee website, or the FEMA Region4 page. 

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:02 pm

Montgomery County Government offices are closed Friday, Dec. 22 after 12 p.m., Monday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023, and Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Please remember our friends in health and public safety who are working to keep us safe throughout the holidays.

For information on Montgomery County Government and the services offered online, visit mcgtn.org.

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:02 pm

Clarksville, Montgomery County TN – FEMA representatives are now located inside the large meeting room of the Clarksville, Montgomery County Library at 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN, to serve people impacted by the December 9, 2023 tornado. 

They are set up at the library for the next 30 days and will meet with people seven days a week. 

The hours of operation are:

Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

You can register in person at the library, online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.

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Last Edited: May 05, 2025 @ 5:02 pm

The Northeast High School Multi-Agency Disaster Relief Center closes at 2 p.m. today, Monday, December 18. Donations that remain on-site will be distributed to local agencies and the coordinated Clarksville-Montgomery County warehouse space.

The Red Cross Shelter is moving from Northeast High School to Park Lane Church of the Nazarene at 225 Cunningham Lane at 2 p.m. today, Monday, December 18.

FEMA has moved to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 350 Pageant Ln #501. Please call 1-800-621-3362 or visit www.disasterassistance.gov for more information.

World Central Kitchen and Macedonian Missionary Service will serve their last meals at Northeast High today. We appreciate both of these incredible partners for coming to Clarksville-Montgomery County to serve our community. For more information on World Central Kitchen, visit www.wck.org. For more information on Macedonian Missionary Service, visit www.macedonianms.org.

Since Saturday, December 9, over 500 CMCSS employee volunteers and numerous partners have been able to serve thousands of community members in need with tens of thousands of meals, donations, and services. As we close operations at Northeast High, several community agencies will continue to need your support over the coming days, weeks, and months. Please visit the City of Clarksville or Montgomery County Government websites and click the "Tornado Information" banners for more information on how you can support.

Thank you, Clarksville-Montgomery County, for showing the world the true meaning of community, empathy, love, and service!

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