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Carter County officials provide updates following flooding
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—Carter County is among many counties throughout the region recovering from Hurricane Helene’s effects. Much of the damage is seen in the county’s infrastructure. “We have bridges out,” said Mike Fraley, Sheriff for Carter County. “We have roads that are completely washed away. We have a couple of communities that are cut off […]
TVA ‘actively monitoring’ conditions at Watauga Dam
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is keeping a close eye on Watauga Dam after catastrophic flooding struck the Tri-Cities region. On Saturday, the TVA stated in a news release it was “actively monitoring levels at our Watauga Dam in Carter County, Tennessee.” According to the TVA, the headwater at the […]
Washington County, Tenn. working to clean Hurricane Helene aftermath
LAMAR, Tenn. (WJHL)—The Washington County Tennessee Sheriff’s Office and EMS set up a command post at Lamar Elementary School to begin clean-up work and search-and-rescue efforts. “We had multiple teams in the affected area already, so they were able to affect rescues and have been there since yesterday,” said Dan Wheeley, Washington County EMS Chief. […]
Some Carter Co. communities ‘completely cut off,’ county mayor says
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Parts of Carter County are still without communication as several people remain missing after historic flooding hit the region. On Monday morning, Carter County leaders held a press conference to provide updates on the county’s status after the floods. The entire press conference can be viewed above. Damage assessment in […]
Rhea first responders deployed to flood areas, donations needed
RHEA COUNTY — First responders from Rhea County have responded in mutual aid to East Tennessee counties devastated by the effects of Hurricane Helene. Rhea County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy John Argo said that nearly 20 officials with the sheriff’s department and Rhea County fire departments and rescue squads have deployed to Washington County, Tenn., to assist with disaster relief. “The county fire and rescue squad were deployed over the...
LIST: Counties calling on residents and businesses to conserve water
TRI-CITIES (WJHL) – Counties are asking residents and businesses to conserve water after flood damage throughout the region. Below is a list of counties in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia that have declared water emergencies. Greene County The Chuckey Utility District asked residents to conserve water after the Greeneville Water Commission intake pump was compromised. […]
Several communities remain cut off, unable to call 911
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The damage from the remnants of Hurricane Helene that roared through the county overnight Thursday and into Friday was catastrophic and continues to be traumatic, county officials said, and all indications are recovery may take years. Carter County public officials and emergency management officials said during a press conference Monday […] The post Several communities remain cut off, unable to call 911 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
City continues in recovery efforts from flooding, winds
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO With efforts on Saturday focused on search and rescue throughout the county, City of Elizabethton departments were operating full throttle in response to Friday morning’s devastating floods and wind. City department heads have been working in coordination with the Emergency Operation Center at the Elizabethton/Carter County EMA in […] The post City continues in recovery efforts from flooding, winds appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Hurricane relief center list continues to grow in Carter County
By Lynn J. Richardson Star Correspondent Relief efforts are continuing following the devastation dealt to Carter County and the surrounding region in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The command center for all official donations and pickups of goods is at the Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Center, located at 300 Mill St. in Elizabethton. Elizabethton Parks […] The post Hurricane relief center list continues to grow in Carter County appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
‘No major damage’ at Jonesborough Water Treatment Facility
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough’s Water Treatment Facility sustained no major damage and is running at full capacity, officials announced on Monday. “The system sustained infrastructure damage on the south side of the Nolichuckey River as a result of Hurricane Helene,” the Town of Jonesborough said in a news release. “Some of these [affected] areas […]
City, state, national parks impacted by storm
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are generally poised for an onslaught of visitors this time of year as leaf-peepers make their way to the region. Instead, emergency personnel, residents and volunteers are searching those regions for missing loved ones and safe routes to get to those in need with food, water and medical care. The devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene has taken a toll on the infrastructure of the entire region, including many of the outdoor areas where folks often seek solace in difficult...
Carter County schools, office closures
BY IVAN SANDERS UNIFIED PIO – ELIZABETHTON CITY & CARTER COUNTY Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby announced on Sunday morning that schools in the Carter County School System will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4. Also, all Carter County offices and the Carter County Courthouse will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 through […] The post Carter County schools, office closures appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Knoxville emergency responders deploy to assist in Hurricane Helene aftermath
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Answering the call from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), a team of Knoxville first responders deployed early Monday morning to go and assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene that impacted East Tennessee. The Knoxville Police Department shared on its social media Monday morning that a group of KPD and Knoxville […]
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