Princeton Begins Recovery Effort After Devastating Storm

Officials are urging residents to stay home if possible as they work to clear roads of debris and powerlines in Caldwell County. Caldwell County Emergency Management Director, Joey McCaslin says there is at least one fatality from the overnight storms.

click to download audioHe adds if you want to help, reach out to your family, friends, and neighbors.

click to download audioThe clean up may take a while with volunteers already offering help.

click to download audioFire and rescue crews from Henderson, Trigg, and Crittenden counties as well as Fredonia and Providence are on scene today helping Caldwell County personnel. For those who would like to help out in the recovery efforts, you are asked to call 270-963-3727. There is a Boil Water Advisory for Princeton Water and Waste Water customers. You are advised to call 270-625-1445 if you have a need. Landlines are down.

The News Edge’s Tammy Hancock spoke with Princeton Mayor Kota Young on the scene Saturday morning.

click to download audioShe also spoke with Princeton Fire Chief, Brent Francis.

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