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Learn about emergency protocols surrounding the response to the 3/3 tornadoes.

This week, host Ben Rodgers is joined Emergency Management Agency Director Tyler Smith, and Assistant 911 Director Brandon Smith. They discuss and recap the events of the Tuesday, March 3rd tornadoes in Putnam County, what goes into the process of preparing for sever weather, and for preparing the relief and recovery efforts once damage has occurred, and what the protocol is for responding to natural disasters at night. That’s #TRENDING

New episodes every Friday at 8am on News Talk 94.1.

Putnam Co Library opens as a shelter due to risk of strong thunderstorms Thurs.

CRMC’s Dr. Pierce said we should be concerned, not panicked by the coronavirus.

Support the Humane Society Of Putnam Co. with a Spay-ghetti Dinner at Fazoli’s.

Mayors Ricky Shelton, Randy Porter, & Sheriff Eddie Farris on recovery updates.

FEMA to open recovery center for victims of last week’s tornado at Hyder Burks.

Volunteer with the Cookeville Community Center to help sort donation supplies.

Join Lite Rock 95.9, and Stonecom Radio for People: Stories From A Tragedy.

Join Lite Rock 95.9, and Stonecom Radio for Healing: Recovery From A Tragedy.

Several Stonecom Radio team members reflect on the Tuesday, March 3rd tornadoes.

On the morning of Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020, just before 2am, a tornado touched down in Baxter, and marched down Highway 70 towards Cookeville causing damage, destruction, and death. It’s been a difficult time for residents of Putnam County, and this week, Lite Rock 95.9’s Sheila Scruggs sits down with 106-9 Kicks Country’s Jason Bailey and Tony Randolph, along with fellow Stonecom Radio team members Billy Mac, Will Hearn, and Marcia Lee Lorance, to reflect on their experiences covering the tornadoes, and the incredible relief and recovery efforts that have brought the community together.

Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a way to introduce you to interesting people and subjects of interest to our community. Catch the show each Saturday morning at 6 on Rock 93-7, 106-9 Kicks Country, and at 8 on Lite Rock 95.9.

If you miss it Saturday, you can catch Today In The Upper Cumberland again, Sunday. The show airs Sunday morning at 7am on Rock 93-7 and News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, Sundays at Noon on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600, and Sunday night at 6pm on Lite Rock 95.9 and at 7pm on 106-9 Kicks Country.