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CFD, CPD and Public Works rushed to help a Chattanooga police officer Thursday morning. On May 9, 2024, at 8:18 AM, the officer was on routine patrol in the 1600 block of Hixson Pike when a tree fell on his patrol vehicle. The officer was unable to exit the vehicle, so he requested assistance. Chattanooga Fire Department's Red Shift Battalion 3, Squad 1, Squad 19, Squad 20, and Engine 16 responded to the scene. Chattanooga Public Works was in the area working to clear debris with a front end loader.
Blue Shift companies responded to the 100 block of McFarland Avenue in North Chattanooga at 3:55 AM on 5/9/24 after 911 received reports of a residential structure fire. Firefighters immediately started attacking flames found at the back of the house. They extinguished the fire and the cause is under investigation. No injuries to report.
The Chattanooga Fire Department has a new swiftwater rescue team, composed of 26 firefighters. They have all new gear and five new boats to support their operations. The team spent several days training on the Hiwassee River for a swiftwater technician course, taught by Hamilton County Special Tactics & Rescue Services (STARS).
Multiple Chattanooga Fire companies worked a large scrap metal fire at SA Recycling (980 West 19th Street) on Tuesday, making smoke visible downtown. Green Shift personnel responded at 2:09 PM on 4/23/24. Metal, car parts, fuel tanks, water heaters, and other items were burning in the scrap yard. The CFD used every available water supply around the area of the incident to tackle the flames. Tennessee American Water boosted pressure for our operations and two squads boosted pressure at hydrants. One firefighter was transported to the hospital from the scene with a heat-related injury.
The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) announces the availability of its proposed 2024 Annual and Five-Year Agency Plans for public inspection and comment as of 8:30 a.m. EDT, on Monday, August 1, 2023, at the CHA Central Office at 801 North Holtzclaw Avenue, and on the CHA website at www.chahousing.org.
Department of Economic Development
Housing & Community Investment Division
In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the City of Chattanooga received an allocation of Community Development Block Grant Program - Coronavirus Response funds (CDBG-CV Round 3) in the amount of- $1,448,742 to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.
The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Economic Development will conduct a public meeting at Chattanooga Housing Authority - Main Office, 801 N. Holtzclaw Ave on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive comments on the City’s FY 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and solicit input for FY 2024-25 priorities.
The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Economic Development will conduct a public meeting at East Lake Community Center, 3610 Dodds Ave, on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information and receive comments on the City’s application for the HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant prior to the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and solicit input for proposed grant activities.
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Chattanooga
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about February 5, 2024, the City of Chattanooga will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of the following funds to undertake a project known as Westside Evolves: