Emergencies
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Telephone Numbers
Propane Gas Leaks
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
Fire Department
To Report A Fire: 9-1-1
(615) 666-2190 (Voice, Business Office)
Police Department
To Report an Emergency: 9-1-1
The following information concerning propane gas leaks was provided by Propane Energy Partners, LLC, 485 Payton Street, Russellville, KY 42276.
If you smell gas in your house, camper, RV, workplace or around any gas equipment...
Put out smoking materials and other open flames.
Do Not:
Operate electric switches.
Light matches.
Use your phone.
Any spark in the area where propane gas is present may ignite the gas. This
could include the spark in a light switch, telephone, appliance motor, and even
static electricity from walking across a room.
IMMEDIATELY get everyone out of the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
Close all gas tank or cylinder supple valves.
Use your neighbor's phone and call a trained LP-Gas service person and the fire department. Even though you may not continue to smell gas, do not turn on the gas again. Do not re-enter the building, vehicle, trailer, or area.
Let the service person and firefighters check for escaped gas. Have them air out the area before you return.
Have properly trained LP-Gas service people repair the leak, then check and relight all of your gas appliances for you.
[Information from FEMA]
When a tornado is coming, you have only a short amount of time to make
life-or-death decisions. Advance planning and quick response are the keys to
surviving a tornado.
BEFORE
Conduct tornado drills each tornado season. Designate an area in the home as
a shelter, and practice having everyone in the family go there in response
to a tornado threat.
Discuss with family members the difference between a "tornado watch" and a
"tornado warning."
Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter
for more information on tornadoes.
Have disaster supplies on hand:
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Portable, battery-operated radio and extra batteries
- First aid kit and manual
- Emergency food and water
- Non-electric can opener
- Essential medicines
- Cash and credit cards
- Sturdy shoes
Develop an emergency communication plan.
In case family members are separated from one another during a tornado (a real
possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at
school), have a plan for getting back together.
Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact." After
a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the
family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.
Tornado Watches and Warnings
A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service when tornadoes are
possible in your area. Remain alert for approaching storms. This is time to
remind family members where the safest places within your home are located,
and listen to the radio or television for further developments.
A tornado warning is issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated by
weather radar.
Mobile Homes
Mobile homes are particularly vulnerable. A mobile home can overturn very
easily even if precautions have been taken to tie down the unit. When a
tornado warning is issued, take shelter in a building with a strong
foundation. If shelter is not available, lie in a ditch or low-lying area a
safe distance away from the unit.
Tornado Danger Signs
Learn these tornado danger signs:
An approaching cloud of debris can mark the location of a tornado even if a
funnel is not visible.
Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very
still.
Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm. It is not
uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado.
DURING
If at home:
Go at once to the basement, storm cellar, or the lowest level of the building.
If there is no basement, go to an inner hallway or a smaller inner room
without windows, such as a bathroom or closet. Get away from the windows. Go
to the center of the room. Stay away from corners because they tend to
attract debris. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a workbench or
heavy table or desk and hold on to it. Use arms to protect head and neck. If
in a mobile home, get out and find shelter elsewhere.
If at work or school:
Go to the basement or to an inside hallway at the lowest level. Avoid places
with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums, cafeterias, large hallways, or
shopping malls. Get under a piece of sturdy furniture such as a workbench or
heavy table or desk and hold on to it. Use arms to protect head and neck.
If outdoors:
If possible, get inside a building. If shelter is not available or there is no
time to get indoors, lie in a ditch or low-lying area or crouch near a strong
building. Be aware of the potential for flooding. Use arms to protect head and
neck.
If in a car:
Never try to out drive a tornado in a car or truck. Tornadoes can change
direction quickly and can lift up a car or truck and toss it through the air.
Get out of the car immediately and take shelter in a nearby building. If
there is no time to get indoors, get out of the car and lie in a ditch or
low-lying area away from the
vehicle. Be aware of the potential for flooding.
AFTER
Help injured or trapped persons.
Give first aid when appropriate. Don't try to move the seriously injured
unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.
Turn on radio or television to get the latest emergency information.
Stay out of damaged buildings. Return home only when authorities say it is
safe.
Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, or gasoline or other flammable liquids
immediately.
Leave the building if you smell gas or chemical fumes.
Take pictures of the damage--both to the house and its contents--for insurance
purposes.
Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance--infants,
the elderly, and people with disabilities.
INSPECTING UTILITIES IN A DAMAGED HOME
Check for gas leaks--If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open
a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the main valve of
your propane tank if you can. Call the gas company for an inspection of
your system before turning the gas back on.
Look for electrical system damage--If you see sparks or broken or frayed
wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main
fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse
box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.
Check for sewage and water line damage--If you suspect sewage lines are
damaged, avoid using toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged,
contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap.
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It is more likely that Western Tennessee or Eastern Tennessee will experience an earthquake as compared to Middle Tennessee where White House is. However, there is a very small chance we could experience some earth movement in White House. There are several web sites which will give you more information on how to prepare for an earthquake and what to do should one occur:
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/earthquakes.shtm
www.ceri.memphis.edu/public/survival.shtml
This web site lists current and historical earthquakes for the United States and the world: