Greene County mayor discusses flood damage, pleads for water conservation

GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison described the scene in his county as apocalyptic and pled with residents and businesses to conserve water as much as possible.

Morrison told News Channel 11 on Saturday morning that every bridge that crosses the Nolichucky River is closed as Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) crews assess structural stability and damage.

Greeneville Chief of Police Steve Spano echoed the call to conserve water. A statement he posted to social media can be found below:

I come to you as you as your Chief of Police in Greeneville and a human who cares about his citizens. At this time we are asking people to conserve water. This means businesses like restaurants and non essential jobs need to shut down. The water pumps at the river are destroyed and we are going to run out of water for a short time until they are restored. We are working with EMA and TEMA to set up water distribution centers. At this time we do not see there will be a shortage of fuel and anticipate the gas stations will be open. Please, if you do not need to be out, please don’t. We as citizens of Greeneville will get thru this, we just will need to work together. Our number one goal is to take care of its citizens, we need to be able to count on you to do your part. This is a historic event, let us all help each other to overcome it!

Chief Steve Spano, Greeneville PD

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