FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Headline: City of Millington Response to High Windstorm Event
July 10, 2023
12:00 PM Update
The City of Millington will be releasing regular updates and information on the City of Millington Municipal Government Facebook page and the city website at www.millingtontn.gov Citizens may call City Hall between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at 901-873-5701 or Millington Fire Administration between 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 901-873-5800 for specific questions or concerns. All requests for emergency assistance should dial 9-1-1.
Public Assistance
The City of Millington is not providing funds for food replacement or expenses related to storm damage.
All bottled water and Kroger gift cards offered by various agencies have been distributed. Additional offers are not expected at this time.
SNAP Replacement Benefits
Those who receive SNAP can apply for replacement benefits at
https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/tdhs-disaster-emergency-assistance.html
Emergency Declaration
Emergency declaration remains in effect.
City Offices
City offices are open
City Hall – 901-873-5701
Fire Administration – 901-873-5800
Police Administration – 901-873-5600
Nights – Weekends – 901-872-3333
City Parks
All city parks are closed for clean-up and remove debris. Crews are working to remove trees and hanging limbs so parks can be reopened. For your safety citizens are asked not to use parks or walking trails until all hazards are removed.
Utilities
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s 117 electric repair crews, supported by 24 troubleshooters, 101 tree cutting crews, 48 damage assessment crews and hundreds of engineers, logisticians, system operators and other support personnel have restored power to 121,400 customers affected by the supercell thunderstorms on June 25 as well as the 35,000 customers affected by additional thunderstorms on July 2
Traffic Signals at Intersections
Shelby Electric is finalizing repairs to all traffic signals damaged by the storm.
Millington Water & Sewer Service
Millington water and sewer service have not been affected by the storm
Sanitation Routes
- Sanitation crews are running regularly scheduled routes.
Sanitation & Discarded Food
Citizens who have lost food due to the power outage please follow these guidelines
- Call City Hall weekdays 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at 901-873-5701; weekends call 901-872-3333.
- Advise city personnel you need a discarded food pick-up
- Advise if you need an additional container for discarded food
- Sanitation will provide pick-up for discarded food between the hours 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 7 days per week
- Place discarded food in plastic trash bags and put bags in your city issued trash container.
- Due to weight restrictions of pick-up equipment please do not overfill container. Please fill container no more than half full.
- The City of Millington is not providing funds for the replacement of discarded food.
Baker Community Center
The Baker Community Center is open regular hours.
Baker Community Center
7942 Church Street
Millington, TN 38053
Debris Removal
Team Rubicon has been vetted by the City of Millington as a reputable service for residents who need assistance in removing trees and limbs from their property. If you need assistance in removing damaged trees, please call Team Rubicon at 469-967-4466.
Team Rubicon Update as of 07-07-23
- 2,666 cubic yards of debris cleared from properties and moved to curb for pick-up
- 32 completed work orders
- 122 pending work orders
Debris Contractor Update as of 07-09-23
- 929 truckloads picked up
- 47,453 cubic yards of debris collected
Debris Removal Guidelines
- Place debris at the edge of the curb or your property line
- Do not place debris in the roadway.
- Do not cover fire hydrants, water meter boxes, utility poles, parked vehicles, or mailboxes.
- Do not put household trash or anything else except trees and limbs in your debris pile.
- Crews will rotate through the city for debris pick-up 7 days per week.
Drivers, please use caution and drive slowly through areas where debris crews are working.