How to help Cocke County, East TN with donations after Helene
Donations are being gathered at drop-off centers around East Tennessee to send to Cocke County residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which brought extreme flooding and resulted in at least two deaths over the weekend.
Two people dead in Cocke County after flooding, all missing residents accounted for, mayor says
Mathis said multiple agencies are continuing to respond to calls of service as county residents recover from the flood.
Deadly Helene floods spread to more US states
Torrential rain from Storm Helene has ravaged parts of North Carolina and Tennessee - the latest south-eastern US states to suffer in a disaster that has killed at least 63 people. In North Carolina the mountain city of Asheville was largely cut off by flooding on Saturday,
Mayor: 2 dead in Cocke County after flooding
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis has shared that two people are dead after flooding in the county in the aftermath of Helene. Mathis shared about the two deaths during an update on social media, adding that the county has no more missing persons.
‘Best feeling in the world’ | List of distribution centers, donations for Cocke County flood victims
It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others,” Susan Clevenger, a volunteer, said. Just days after what many call their worst flood in decades, Newport is rallying around each other.
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Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after false alarm over 'catastrophic' dam failure
High waters from both the Pigeon and French Broad rivers closed several roads and led to evacuations and water rescues in ...
Newport neighbors say community is coming together in the aftermath of historic flooding
Much of the flooding affected neighbors along the Pigeon and French Broad Rivers. NEWPORT, Tennessee — Some Cocke County ...
Evacuations, major damage reported after catastrophic flooding in Cocke County
The East Tennessee city of Newport was left underwater following extreme flooding from the Pigeon River. Helene’s trail of ...
In Newport flooding chaos, wrong info on a breached dam led to the right call
Facebook posts about evacuations created chaos, but walking them back was safer than ignoring the warning signs.
'We will rise up from this' | What to know about historic Newport flooding and rescue efforts, 2 confirmed Cocke Co. deaths
Mayor Rob Mathis said responders haven't lost a single person who called for rescue and added around 50 separate agencies had ...
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Newport Speedway Reopening Canceled Amid Hurricane Helene Aftermath
Newport Speedway closed in 2017, but was purchased this year by Tennessee native and businessman Chuck Ward with the intent ...
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Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising Floodwaters From Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Cocke County residents are evacuating due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters open for those in need.
Newport Utilities declares state of emergency for all water operations, Cocke Co. under Boil Water Advisory
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Newport Utilities has declared a state of emergency for all water operations after flooding from ...