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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate, State of Emergency declared for Cocke County
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Newport neighbors say community is coming together in the aftermath of historic flooding
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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.
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Newport, Tennessee ordered to evacuate as Waterville Dam situation becomes critical
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‘It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others’ | List of distribution centers, donations for Cocke County flood victims
“It’s an amazing community. All the first responders, emergency services, school system, county government, city government, ...
'That's all that matters' | Faith keeping Newport family together after flooding destroyed home
A Bible Janet Sams keeps in her car remained intact, even after being soaked from the storms that destroyed her home.