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Salvation Army launches FORTS shelter in the Tri-Cities to assist in flood relief efforts
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — For the first time in Tennessee, The Salvation Army deployed its new FORTS (Fold-Out Rigid Temporary Shelter) unit in the Tri-Cities in response to Hurricane Helene. A release from the organization said the unit is serving as an Incident Command Post at the Salvation Army Thrift Store parking lot in […]
Tennessee National Guard continues flood relief efforts following Hurricane Helene
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than 450 Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard are actively engaged in relief efforts in East Tennessee, assisting state, county, and local first responders in areas severely impacted by flooding from Hurricane Helene. These guardsmen are currently providing 24-hour, ground and aerial rescue...
Hensley: Pray for East Tennessee in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Recently, East Tennessee was devastated by severe floods caused by Hurricane Helene. The damage is horrific. Over 600 homes are damaged and at least 120 homes are completely destroyed. On top of that, many others are left without power and water. On Oct. 2, the federal government approved a major disaster declaration for Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington, which will make federal funding available for those hard hit counties. ...
Where to find water, supplies in Cocke County as flood recovery continues
Groups across Cocke County are working together to hand out supplies to people in need following Helene's devastation through the area. The main point of distribution site is located at 613 West Broadway in Newport.
Experts say mental health vital part of recovery as Cocke County rebuilds
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — It has been one week since Helene struck East Tennessee, and disasters like this can leave people disoriented and stunned. Disasters such as Hurricane Helene are often sudden, unexpected and overwhelming, as they were here in Newport. For many people with no outwardly visible physical injury, there can be nonetheless an […]
Free replacement driver’s licenses, ID available for East TN flood victims
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is offering free replacement identification licenses and driver licenses to those impacted by the East Tennessee floods at Driver Services mobile units in Carter, Unicoi and Cocke Counties.
Sevierville board searching for bids on Kodak Smokies Stadium
KODAK, Tenn. — The Sevierville Industrial Development Board is developers to bid on proposals for the Kodak Smokies Stadium site. As the baseball team looks ahead to its move into downtown Knoxville, officials said the Kodak site could be redeveloped into something completely different. “I think we are open...
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