Tennessee Department of Agriculture

Tennessee Storm Animal Emergency

Requests/Offers for Assistance

All requests for animal care assistance from the state should be directed to local emergency agencies, which will in turn notify the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency through the State Emergency Operations Center. The SEOC can be reached 24 hours at (615) 741-0001. Requests from the county are forwarded to the appropriate agency for a response. When a request for assistance is made, it is evaluated based on the state’s capabilities and availability of resources.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is responsible for providing support for animal care and housing, including coordinating the deployment of qualified relief workers and organizations. To ensure the safety of the public and animals, only qualified, credentialed workers will be allowed to work in affected areas as directed through the State Emergency Operations Center.

Emergency Instructions for Animal Care in Macon County

A large animal care host site has been established at Browning’s Livestock Market, 904 Scottsville Rd., Lafayette, TN for stray or unidentified livestock. Owners can claim their animals at this location. For owners unable to care for displaced livestock, a special sale will be held. For more information, contact the livestock market directly at (615) 666-2184, or Macon County Extension agent Steve Walker at (615) 888-6167.

A small animal care host site has been established at the Macon County Fairgrounds, located off of Russell Dr. in Lafayette, and is being managed by the Humane Association of the United States for injured, stray or unidentified animals. Owners may claim lost animals at this location.

Emergency Instructions for Animal Disposal in Macon County

Emergency officials are recommending that farmers properly bury dead livestock on their farm if possible. Otherwise, disposal services will be made available. For assistance, contact the Macon County Emergency Operations Center at (615) 666-9373.

Animal Relief Fund Established

An animal relief fund has been established in Macon County to help with veterinary care of injured animals. To make a donation or for more information, contact the Macon County Bank & Trust at (615) 666-2121.