(READYVILL) The Rutherford County Emergency Operations Center continues to coordinate the recovery efforts of the EF-2 tornado with 130 mph winds which occurred on Saturday, April 1.
All roads have been cleared of debris in Readyville, but the area is still closed to traffic. Updated Damage Assessments show 9 homes were destroyed, 7 have major damage, 9 have minor damage, and 8 were affected for a total of 33 impacted within Rutherford County.
According to the Rutherford County Solid Waste Department, over 396 tons of debris have been collected. Debris removal operations will continue.
Debris removal with heavy equipment will stop from Friday through Sunday to allow an easier flow of foot traffic for families and volunteers to work in the tornado impact zone. Debris removal with heavy equipment will resume Monday.
The recovery operation will be closed on Easter Sunday with 24-hour site security maintained.
Homeowners will continue to have unrestricted access to the area. There has been a tremendous outpouring of community support including volunteers and donations. Over 1,600 volunteers have helped the recovery effort. Volunteers are still needed and should report to the Volunteer Coordination Center staged at the New Hope Church of Christ at 4296 Murfreesboro Road.
Financial donations are being accepted for the tornado victims at CapStar Bank, Readyville Tornado Relief Fund.
