Lauderdale County Emergency Communications E911

Lauderdale County Emergency Communications E911 We are the primary answering point for all 911 calls made within Lauderdale County.

We dispatch for Fire and EMS and transfer calls that require law enforcement to our local police or sheriff's office.

🚨 Public Reminder – Burn Permits Required Burn permits are required across the State of Tennessee for anyone planning to...
03/24/2026

🚨 Public Reminder – Burn Permits Required

Burn permits are required across the State of Tennessee for anyone planning to burn debris outdoors. Permits are required during the time frame of October 15th thru May 15th.

These permits are issued by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry — not by local fire departments.
You can obtain your permit easily online at 🔗 BurnSafeTN.org
or by calling the number listed on the site.

🌪️‼️STORM SHELTER REGISTRATION‼️🌪️Registration provides emergency responders with a database of storm shelter locations,...
03/16/2026

🌪️‼️STORM SHELTER REGISTRATION‼️🌪️

Registration provides emergency responders with a database of storm shelter locations, aiding them in finding and assisting residents who may be trapped or need help.

How to Register:
You can contact our agency directly by email, phone, or you can simply send us a message here on Facebook. You can find our contact information on our page. We will need your name, contact information, shelter address, number of residents, the location of the shelter on your property, and type of shelter (underground, basement, above ground, etc).

Why Register:
By registering, you help save valuable time for first responders during severe weather events. If a shelter is blocked by debris, responders can go directly to the registered location, speeding up assistance.

Disclaimer:
Your storm shelter information will only be shared with emergency responders for the purpose of providing aid during emergencies.

03/16/2026

The Storm Shelter in Ripley located at 254 S Jefferson is now closed.

03/16/2026

🚨Update🚨
3/15/16 as of 7:21pm the Tornado Warning for Lauderdale County has been cancelled. We are currently under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:15pm.

03/15/2026

🚨Lauderdale County is under a tornado warning until 7:45PM🚨

A tornado watch has been issued for Lauderdale County until 11 PM.
03/15/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for Lauderdale County until 11 PM.

Ripley Storm Shelter located at Ripley High School is now open along with a second shelter located in the basement of Ri...
03/15/2026

Ripley Storm Shelter located at Ripley High School is now open along with a second shelter located in the basement of Ripley First Assembly of God Church located on Church St. in Ripley both shelters will remain open until the tornadic weather passes. The Storm Shelter located in Halls and Gates are open also until further notice.

Halls: 501 Carmen St
Gates: 279 W Wardlow St
Ripley: 254 S. Jefferson St
Ripley First Assembly of God Church: 233 Church St

🚨 TORCON OUTLOOK FOR TOMORROW - SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 🌪️A large portion of the Deep South and Tennessee Valley will need to...
03/14/2026

🚨 TORCON OUTLOOK FOR TOMORROW - SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH 🌪️

A large portion of the Deep South and Tennessee Valley will need to closely monitor the weather tomorrow as conditions become favorable for strong to severe thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes.

The highest tornado probabilities currently appear across parts of:
• Arkansas
• Louisiana
• Mississippi
• Alabama
• Tennessee
• Georgia

TORCON values around 3–4 indicate a moderate tornado risk, meaning a few tornadoes could develop within the severe storm environment.

⚠️ Primary threats:
• Damaging wind gusts
• Tornadoes
• Large hail
• Intense squall lines

Residents across the highlighted region should stay weather aware, especially Sunday afternoon and evening as storms begin to organize.

🛰️ This graphic represents tornado probability guidance, not exact storm placement.

Long-range or outlook graphics are not a forecast. Exact placement and timing will change as newer data arrives.

Happy Birthday, 911. 📞🎂On February 16, 1968, the first 911 call was placed in Haleyville, Alabama — launching a simple i...
02/16/2026

Happy Birthday, 911. 📞🎂

On February 16, 1968, the first 911 call was placed in Haleyville, Alabama — launching a simple idea that changed emergency response forever: one number, anywhere, for help.

In the decades since, 911 has grown from a single phone line to a connected safety ecosystem — powered by the professionals who answer the call and the technology that supports them.

Today, we celebrate 58 years of 911 — and the people behind it, then and now. ❤️

Address

132 Dodge Drive
Ripley, TN
38063

Telephone

+17316352278

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