A resolution recognizing Metropolitan Government employees for extraordinary efforts during inclement weather in January 2026.

Summary

This resolution formally recognizes Metropolitan Government employees for their extraordinary efforts during the severe inclement weather in January 2026. The storm caused widespread damage, including over 700 downed electric poles and snapped wires, leading to a record-breaking 235,000 power outages. Various departments, including the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT), Nashville Department of Waste Services (NWS), Nashville Electric Service (NES), Metro Water Services (MWS), Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Nashville Fire Department (NFD), Department of Emergency Communications (DEC), Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), Metro Parks, Metro Social Services (MSS), and the Office of Homeless Services (OHS), are specifically commended for their pre-emptive planning, round-the-clock work, and essential services provided to residents. These efforts included road clearing, waste management adjustments, power restoration, water main repairs, emergency dispatch, public safety assistance, opening warming stations, and providing food and shelter for the homeless.

Citizen Impact

This resolution acknowledges the hard work of city employees during a severe weather event. Residents benefited from essential services like power restoration, road clearing, and access to warming stations and shelters during the crisis.

Confidence

high