State Fire Marshal’s Office delivers snacks to local volunteer fire departments

December 10, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Officials with the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office let local volunteer fire departments know how much they are appreciated on Monday.

Representatives from the fire marshal’s office delivered snacks to the DeKalb County and Smithville Volunteer Fire Departments.

They also made stops at the Watertown Volunteer Fire Department in Wilson County and the Mt. Gilead Volunteer Fire Department in White County.

“These people are volunteers. They’re volunteering their time, and a lot of times, what they’re doing is money coming out of their own back pocket to pay for their stuff, so we want to let them know we appreciate what they are doing everyday,” said assistant commissioner for the fire marshal’s office Gary Farley.

The deliveries are part of ongoing outreach efforts to support the work of essential workers through the Tennessee Serves Initiative.

December 9, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Are you ready for another Christmas Parade?

The Town of Alexandria will have their annual Parade Saturday, December 12 starting at 5 p.m. with the lineup at 4:00 p.m. on West Main Street and judging at 4:30 p.m. Participants will not be permitted to toss candy to the crowd this year and walking spotters must be posted at each corner of float entries.

2019 Alexandria Christmas Parade from dwayne page on Vimeo.

Today (Wednesday, December 9) is the deadline if you want to enter the parade. Entry forms must be delivered to the town hall by no later than 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at 102 High Street, Alexandria. For more information call 615-529-2171.

To obtain an entry form visit

http://www.townofalexandria.us/index.html

December 9, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee Department of Health reported a total of 46 new COVID-19 cases in DeKalb County Monday (32) and Tuesday (14) bringing the total number of confirmed or probable cases to 1,370 since March.

Twenty five people with COVID 19 have died in DeKalb County within the last nine months and 34 have been hospitalized.

(Click Link Below for DeKalb County Report)
https://covid19.tn.gov/data/dashboards/?County=Dekalb

As of Tuesday, 1,167 DeKalb Countians are now considered recovered from the virus and 178 cases remain active, down from 200 Monday. Tuesday’s 7 day average rate of positive tests is 21%.

What are the symptoms?

The CDC says patients confirmed to have the 2019-nCoV reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with:
•Cough
•Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Or at least two of the following symptoms:
•Fever
•Chills
•Repeated shaking with chills
•Muscle pain
•Headache
•Sore throat
•New loss of taste or smell

At this time, the CDC believes symptoms could appear as soon as two days after exposure, or as long as 14 days.

Prevention

The CDC is recommending “common sense” measures such as:
•Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
•Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
•Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
•Stay home when you are sick.
•Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
•Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
•Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.