NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT / WOKI) – Six Tennessee counties are seeing election updates after devastating floods brought by Hurricane Helene. Secretary of State Tre Hargett made the announcement Wednesday, saying the state and local election officials are working to make sure voters can cast a ballot this election, whether it be in-person or absentee. “The…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Health confirms there are more “weather-related” fatalities in East Tennessee. TEMA says 15 have died in the state as a result of Helene. There has been one death each in Knox, Johnson and Greene County in addition to seven in Unicoi County, two in Cocke County and three in Washington County.…… MORE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s update regarding Hurricane Helene’s impact on Tennessee – Sunday evening September 29, 2024 CURRENT SITUATION While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities. Do not self-deploy to disaster areas – this will…… MORE
There are four weather related deaths in Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helena. At least 93 deaths have been reported across 6 states. The confirmed deaths are out of Johnson and Unicoi counties. A list of missing people is being compiled by TBI and TEMA, at least 70 people are missing out of Unicoi…… MORE
