JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF) – Campbell County Mayor E.L. Morton announced Friday evening:All,
I have declared Emergency #1 for the county under the COVID-19 incident based upon the following potential expenditures:

1. Potential availability of rapid tests from private provider to test the homeless

2. The need to upgrade/replace our website and

3. Potentially hiring additional medical staff to support the courthouse and jail

A fourth component is the ability to employ volunteers under the county in the event help is required beyond our staff capabilities.

The order stands for seven days and is renewable if the emergency conditions continue.

Stay Safe
Mayor Morton

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 04/03/2020-6PM)