CLARKSVILLE, Tn. (News First) – Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts has declared a State of Emergency following Saturday’s devastating tornado that ripped through the northern part of the city of 170,957 people. The mayor released the following statement:
“In accordance with Section 1-1204 of the Official City Code, and in light of the natural disaster occurring today, I am declaring the City of Clarksville to be under a State of Emergency. In furtherance of the State of Emergency, I find it is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the community to place the City under a Curfew for tonight (12/9) and tomorrow night (12/10) beginning at 9 p.m.”
