As winter weather moves into the area, Carroll County Emergency Management Agency has announced warming center plans and Carroll County Fire Department released important non-emergency contact information to help residents stay safe during extreme cold and potential power outages.
The warming centers are available or will open as conditions require, particularly in the event of extended power failures.
Warming Centers
The following locations will be used as warming centers:
- McKenzie Farmers Market
2431 Cedar St., McKenzie
This location is available as a primary warming center. - Carroll County Jail – Lobby (Overflow)
200 Norandal Dr., Huntingdon
This site will be used as an overflow warming location if needed. - Westport Fire Department
7319 Westport Rd., Westport
This location will open as a warming center only if power fails in the Westport area.
EMA officials said they are assisting all warming center locations and actively monitoring weather and power conditions across the county.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring weather updates, check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors, and remain weather aware as conditions change.
Non-Emergency Contacts During Winter Weather
Officials also reminded residents to use emergency and non-emergency numbers appropriately during winter storms.
Law Enforcement & Public Safety (Non-Emergency)
- Carroll County Sheriff’s Office / County Fire Department Dispatch: (731) 986-8947
- McKenzie Police Department: (731) 352-2265
- McKenzie Fire Department: (731) 352-3306
- Huntingdon Police Department: (731) 986-5310 or (731) 986-2906
- Huntingdon Fire Department: (731) 986-2920
- Bruceton Police Department: (731) 586-7311
Utility Providers – Power & Energy
- Carroll County Electric Department: (731) 986-8284 or 1-800-287-6302
- West Tennessee Public Utility District: (731) 986-8289 or 1-800-443-7794
City Utilities – Water & Sewer
- Huntingdon Water, Sewer & Garbage: (731) 986-2900
- Bruceton Water & Wastewater Department: (731) 586-2401
Residents in Atwood, Hollow Rock, Clarksburg, Trezevant, and McLemoresville are advised to contact their local city halls for water and utility information.
Telecom & Connectivity
- AT&T: (731) 557-6500
- Charter Spectrum: 1-866-472-2200
Safety Reminders
Officials emphasized that 911 should be used only for life-threatening emergencies. Power outages should be reported directly to electric providers, and any suspected gas leaks should be reported immediately to the gas utility.
For non-urgent questions related to roads, utilities, or county services, residents are encouraged to use the appropriate non-emergency numbers.
EMA officials urged residents to stay warm, check on neighbors, and share safety information as winter weather continues to affect Carroll County.
