Sunday night storms damage utility pole near Dalton Mall, some roads closed through Monday morning

Walnut Avenue is closed between Lester Avenue and Airport Road near the Dalton Mall due to storm damage to a large utility pole, according to a news release sent before midnight Sunday.  

Dalton police state Walnut Avenue will remain closed near the mall through the morning commute so drivers should plan alternate routes.
There was a threat of tornadoes in southeast Tennessee and North Georgia Sunday night in Grundy, Marion and Hamilton counties in Tennessee. There was also a threat of tornadoes in Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Chattooga, Gordon and Gilmer counties in Georgia and Jackson and DeKalb counties in Alabama, according to our news partner WRCB.

Dalton Police: Walnut Avenue closed until Monday morning due to storm damage 

DALTON, Ga. — Dalton Police Department says Walnut Avenue is closed between Lester Avenue and Airport Road near the Dalton Mall due to storm damage to a large utility pole. Officials say the pole is unstable and needs to be replaced.
Dalton Police expect Walnut Avenue to remain closed near the mall through the morning commute so drivers should plan alternate routes.

• Stay Informed:Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes are possible during severe weather outbreaks.
  
• Contact Your Family and Loved Ones: Let your family and close friends know that you're okay so they can help spread the word. Text messages or social media are more reliable forms of communication than phone calls.
• Assess the Damage: After the threat for tornadoes has ended, check to see if your property has been damaged. When walking through storm damage, wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes. Contact local authorities if you see power lines down. Stay out of damaged buildings. Be aware of insurance scammers if your property has been damaged.
• Help Your Neighbor: If you come across people that are injured and you are properly trained, provide first aid to victims if needed until emergency response teams arrive.