Welcome to the Waverly Police Department, a dedicated 24-hour, full-service police agency committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the vibrant community we serve, encompassing approximately 4,250 residents. Our team of 13 devoted, full-time Police (Public Safety) Officers is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement.
The Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency held a Disaster situation briefing at the Waverly Police Department today at 3 p.m. The following are updates from the meeting:
All updates from EMA will be posted to the news section of www.waverlypublicsafety.com and the Waverly Police Department’s facebook page. Please check those websites for the latest news.The Waverly Church of Christ and the Red Cross are continuing to operate the shelter and are offering meals for disaster...
Humphreys County Situation Report 21May 10, 2010
Red Cross Shelter at Waverly Church of Christ remains open, providing food, lodging and supplies
Waverly First Baptist continues to distribute clothes and furniture
Waverly United Methodist will provide child care for flood victims
Waverly First Baptist is coordinating volunteer groups and assistance to individuals with damaged homes. Some groups are already in the community providing homeowner assistance.
Public water supply is back to near...
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have begun visiting neighborhoods in the City of Waverly to assess damages. FEMA employees carry ID and may knock on your door. If you are suspicious of anyone visiting your home, ask to see their ID or call 931-296-7792 and ask for a police officer to come verify who they are.
Your local Humphreys County EMA office is at 296-3442 extension 3.
The following links may be of interest as you begin to recover from flood...
Humphreys County has been added to the counties in Tennessee listed as disaster areas. This will begin the process of federal aid becoming available for recovery. A link to the news story at WKRN is below.
WKRN News Story
TEMA Press Release
The Dept of Public Safety has composed a list of links for your information to assist in flooding recovery. We will attempt to keep current information posted on our website.
As of today, all roads within the City of Waverly are open, but be cautious of damaged road surfaces and wash-outs on the side of some roads. Many county roads remain closed as several bridges and culverts are washed out. Please remain cautious.
Members of the Dept of Public Safety are surveying the city for damages...
