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A resolution honoring the workers who assisted Nashville throughout the recent winter storm.
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WHEREAS, the week of February 14, freezing temperatures and a significant amount of precipitation lead to ice and snow across the country, including Middle Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Nashville and Davidson County saw several inches of sleet, snow, and freezing rain, creating dangerous conditions; and
WHEREAS, thousands of Nashville residents lost power and road conditions became treacherous; and
WHEREAS, while many Nashvillians hunkered down at home, others got to work making sure Nashville was able to continue moving forward; and
WHEREAS, Metro Public Works crews plowed and salted primary and secondary roads across Davidson County beginning Sunday February 14 at 5:30am and continued in 12 hour shifts to ensure routes were passable; and
WHEREAS, Metro Nashville Police Department officers worked extended hours to help answer weather-related calls; and
WHEREAS, Nashville Electric Service responded to calls from customers without power, working throughout the night to restore power to impacted areas; and
WHEREAS, the Office of Emergency Management continued cold patrols to check on members of the homeless community and provide blankets, gloves, hand warmers, and care items, and coordinated transportation to the Extreme Cold Weather Overflow Shelter and other sheltering options; and
WHEREAS, Metro Social Services also continued to provide care at the Extreme Cold Weather Shelter at the Nashville Fairgrounds to hundreds of individuals; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes the work of these employees and the Council is grateful for their consistent service during the recent winter storm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as honoring the workers who assisted Nashville throu...
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