Germantown HELPS

Be safe, y’all!

From the City of Germantown,

Good Morning,

Many of you have many important questions about our City's current water restriction.

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Meanwhile, the latest update is as follows:

Germantown remains under an order to use water only for flushing toilets. Crews have worked overnight to resolve the issue resulting in restricted water usage.

Public Works is in the process of flushing and neutralizing the system with testing expected by late afternoon.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation must provide clearance before the restriction on water usage is lifted.

The City is working with suppliers to provide bottled water to those who are in critical need and unable to access bottled water on their own and/or do not have transportation. Information about a point of distribution will be provided as soon as confirmed.

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It’s been three years since the June 7, 2019 floods. Check in with us and let us know how you’re doing. This is been a week of weather again!

Let us know what’s going on in your neighborhood! Praying this passes over quickly as some streets are flooding. If you need HELP, let us know. Photo credit Jeremy Jones.

Paving is coming on Dogwood!

Beginning on Monday, March 13, the City’s contractor will begin a pavement reclamation project along Dogwood Road, from Kimbrough Road to Lansingwood Drive. The process involves taking the existing asphalt and pulverizing it, tearing it up, reclaiming it and making a new base layer using a combination of the recycled pavement along with cementitious material.

Over the years, this roadway has experienced surface failures, which require frequent asphalt overlays to keep it in good shape. The full-depth reclamation of the roadway base and asphalt layers will result in a longer lasting and safer roadway. Dogwood Road from Kimbrough Road to Birchton Drive was chosen for pavement reclamation during fiscal year 2023 during the. The portion of Dogwood Road from Kimbrough Road to Lansingwood Drive, is the first of three phases of reclamation that will be completed along Dogwood Road. In fiscal year 2024, Public Works intends to ask the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to consider the second phase which would continue along Dogwood Road from Birchton Drive to Brachton Avenue. A third and final phase of the reclamation project is planned from Brachton Avenue to Forest Hill Irene Road.

The first phase of the roadway work is expected to last approximately two months, weather permitting. While one side of the road is stabilized and paved, all traffic will be diverted to the other side of the road and vice versa. Two way traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the project. In addition, access to the private driveways and the St. George's Independent School campus will be maintained. Solid waste, recycling and yard waste collections will also continue as scheduled for residents along the project site.

Motorists are encouraged to choose an alternate route, if they are able to, throughout the extent of this project.

Need help making healthy changes?

Garner: Making healthy changes for the new year and beyond “Armed with a bit of knowledge, you can change little things to help out your future.”

We are helping a young mother and her baby — they are moving to Germantown September 1.
They still need help with these items—
if you are interested in donating new or fairly used items, please message Marie (in comments below).

Full or Queen Bed and mattress
Nightstand

baby crib , mattresses
Child twin bed and mattress

kitchen table and chairs

Oversized chair or small love seat

Small coffee table or side table

TV preferably standing flatscreen

Baby items :
Utensils
Cups /sippy cups
Baby plates
Toys for the baby
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Pots and pans
Microwave
A mixer or blender
Cutting board

Hangers
laundry basket

Pillows
blankets / sheets
comforter

You can donate any amount to go towards any other needs for her and the baby by sending deposit to the “Esther Fund” by calling Ashley at independent Bank - Germantown location 901-842-1193 or please feel free to email her at
[email protected]

Thank you !!!

Thank you for advocating for the citizens of Germantown and the drainage. We have many photos of all the help you gave, especially you in the White’s pool!

Thank you, Germantown! We delivered four envelopes of LOVE to those families whose homes burned! They were so very thankful. Two were families with kids and will be able to replace some immediately needed items due to your kindness and generosity. We wil continue to collect the gift cards for them at BankTennessee Germantown this month. Sharon Maxwell Harrison and Kristina Wyatt Garner

Germantown HELPS updated their business hours.

Wow!! Thanks to Chick-fil-A Germantown Pkwy for donating so many meals for our homeowners. Thank you!!
Kristina Wyatt Garner and Sharon Maxwell Harrison

Someone close to us retired from the City of Germantown, Tennessee Government today. He worked tirelessly getting demolition debris picked up, got dumpsters for homes, and made our flooded homeowners priority in 2019 and into 2020. Happy Retirement Joe Nunes!!!

Throw back to 2019

Community helps those frustrated by Germantown flood - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian Germantown residents pulled together to help those who needed it following flooding due to heavy rains Thursday and Friday.

We reinstalled the donation box for gift cards at the BankTennessee on Forest Hill Irene in Germantown. The cards will go to the Markings and the Davis’ families (so far). Thank you for your kind donations and we will continue to update you. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you to Kristina Wyatt Garner, Sharon Maxwell Harrison and Mary Jo McEvoy Green for spreading the word. You can PM them directly for other drop off locations.

We’ve heard from a family who’s home burned today and wanted to let you know we will collect gift cards for them. We will UPDATE tomorrow but for now know the family we are starting with is two adult ladies, mother and daughter and then will need clothing and “stuff”. Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc is a good place to start.

*Please continue looking for a gray and white cat near Cameron Brown.

Don’t forget to thank GFD for their amazing service to our city. (pic below from Germantown Education Foundation’s Run GMSD)

Since 9/11, the number of veterans that have committed su***de is FOUR TIMES higher than the number of deaths in combat. Read that again. This is a reminder that this long weekend isn’t just about epic deals, parades, and the start of summer.
So whether you’re traveling, heating up the barbecue, or just chillin’, please take a moment to honor and remember the men and women who have bravely served this country - not just on Memorial Day, but everyday. By donating to a veterans’ organization, su***de prevention crisis center or just spending time listening to veterans, YOU can make a difference.

Recently, one of Germantown’s citizens was honored for her volunteerism as she moving back to her hometown of Hattiesburg. We will miss you Robyn Rudisill!! Thanks for all you did for Germantown!

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If anyone needs help, let us know! This ice storm was brutal!!