Gov. Lee, Senator Blackburn to speak
East Tennessee rallying, supporting one another after ‘horrific’ floods, Gov. Lee says
The governor requested an accelerated Major Disaster Declaration on Monday for Unicoi, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson and Washington counties.
Governor Lee surveys flood damage in East Tennessee
"Many have lost everything, but we also saw churches and non-profits and neighbors stepping up and helping their neighbors clean up," Governor Bill Lee said.
‘There’s a great deal of damage’ | Gov. Lee speaks after surveying flood damage in East Tennessee
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance was available for state and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Cocke, Hawkins and Washington counties.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee surveys flooding after Hurricane Helene
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee surveyed flooding damage in the eastern part of the state, after Hurricane Helene hit the area with heavy rains. (AP Video by Kristin M. Hall)
Gov. Lee declares state of emergency, requests FEMA assistance after catastrophic flooding in East Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency after catastrophic flooding hit swaths of East Tennessee courtesy of Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, federal and state officials survey flood damage from Helene
Gov. Bill Lee and other state and federal officials traveled to northeast Tennessee on Saturday to survey catastrophic flood damage in several counties in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Lee was accompanied by First Lady Maria Lee,
Gov. Lee, Senator Blackburn to speak after surveying flood damage in East Tennessee
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance was available for state and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Cocke, Hawkins and Washington counties.
Watch: Gov. Lee, Sen. Blackburn visited East Tennessee to assess flood damage Saturday
Tennessee Gov. Lee and Sen. Marsha Blackburn visited the Northeast Tennessee region on Saturday to tour and assess flood damage. “I am heartbroken by the devastating damage in East Tennessee caused by the horrific storm,
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Helene in Tennessee live updates: Rainfall totals reach four inches in some areas
As of Friday, the Middle Tennessee region remains under a flood watch. The remnants of Helene will bring along heavy rainfall and strong winds.
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Governor Bill Lee speaks after touring historic East Tennessee flooding
State leaders went to the site of historic flooding in East Tennessee, sharing their thoughts ... is what it is going to take for recovery. Lee then shared his thoughts, saying it's heartbreaking ...
Crews search for survivors in North Carolina days after Helene’s deluge
Exhausted emergency workers continued to work around-the-clock to clear roads, restore power and cellphone service, and reach ...