MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE 2/11/2022 - Restoration efforts continue after the winter ice storm hit the Memphis area Thursday, February 4, 2022, and left thousands of people without power.
The City of Memphis released a new update giving an overview of important information in response to lasting issues caused by the ice storm.
Closures:
These services are still impacted due to winter weather:
- Audubon Golf Course is closed until power is restored.
Public Works:
Downed trees
- 593 downed trees were reported to OEM
- 591 trees have been cleared from city streets
- 2 total number of open service request
- 1 city crew clearing trees from city streets
Storm recovery is a continuous operation and the city aid it is using all available assets to manage the severe winter weather storm.
Traffic Engineering:
- 21 Traffic lights remain out of service due to power outages. (The number fluctuates as power is restored.)
- Traffic Signal Lights with outages should be treated as a four way stop
- Flashing Red Lights should be treated as a stop sign
- Flashing Yellow Lights: Drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits
MLGW:
- MLGW crews and assisting out of state utility company crews continue to make progress to restore power.
- As of 12:15 p.m. Friday, more than 8,000 customers are still without power. It may take several days for power to be restored in some areas.
- To report a power outage, contact MLGW at 544-6500
- Check outages in your area by visiting the MLGW outage map.
Friday, February 5, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris declared a State of Emergency, and requested the same from state of Tennessee officials.
Thursday February 4, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland issued a declaration for a Severe Weather Emergency. You can read the declaration HERE.
From City of Memphis closures to MATA and public works, here’s an overview of how city officials are dealing with the ice storm.
MATA Services:
MATA will resume daily routs, returning to regular service schedules. For schedule information, click HERE.
Warming Centers:
According to the City of Memphis, 91 residents were sheltered at the Hickory Hill Community Center on Monday, February 7, 2022. The warming centers are now closed.
Those seeking shelter accommodations are encouraged to seek assistance from:
- Memphis Union Mission located at 383 Poplar Avenue 901-526-8403
- The Salvation Army located at 696 Jackson Avenue 901-529-4545
- Additional shelters call 901-529-4545
Respite centers:
The City of Memphis reports that 33 residents received Respite Center services at Orange Mound Community Center, Dave Wells Community Center and Bellevue Baptist Sunday, February 6, 2022
—With temperatures rising and additional resources available, Respite Centers are now closed.
Garbage and recycling collections:
Regular garbage and recycling collections resumed February 7. According to City of Memphis, customers may experience bulk and outside the cart waste service delays. The City of Memphis said residents should take their trash cans to the curb on their regular day, and leave them until the trash is collected.