‘We will rise up from this’ | Cocke County persevering after
WEB18 hours ago · Cocke County EMA said heavy rainfall paired with storms from Helene made this situation as bad as it was. EMA Director Joe Esway said the safety of every person is their top priority. “Right now ...
Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after 'catastrophic ...
WEB2 days ago · Updated Fri, September 27, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT · 2 min read. Officials in Cocke County have urged all of downtown Newport to evacuate immediately as the Waterville Dam has "suffered a catastrophic failure" and the Pigeon and French Broad rivers are rising at rapid rates with rainfall after Hurricane Helene made …
What to know about Saturday's Cocke Co. press conference | wbir.com
WEB1 day ago · Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball said crews were only responding to emergencies, with around 20-30 officers on shift compared to the usual five to six. ... They also shared some good news, saying they ...
Cocke County expecting evacuations after flooding | wthr.com
WEB2 days ago · A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Cocke County until 4 p.m. Friday. Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis urged people near the rivers to relocate immediately, saying the situation was "changing by the minute." A shelter is open at the Newport Community Center at 433 Prospect Avenue. Team Farrell at 4925 Hooper Highway in Cosby said it would also.
Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate, State of Emergency
WEB2 days ago · NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis is urging people to “relocate immediately” if they are near water and to not drive into water. He has officially declared a State of ...
Cocke County, Newport residents evacuate after record …
WEB1 day ago · Cocke County resident Levi Webb returns to his home on Friday, Sep. 27, 2024 near Groundhog Creek to rescue his dog, after being previously evacuated on Friday morning due to dangerous flood waters. Record rainfall in the area in the wake of Hurricane Helene brought rivers and creeks up to levels not seen in over 125 years.
LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county …
WEB21 hours ago · Cocke County. WHERE TO DONATE SUPPLIES. A supply collection and distribution center has been set up: Cocke County Water Distribution Point, 613 W. Broadway in Newport. This is the old Ingles ...
‘There’s never been a flood like this’ | Cocke County officials …
WEBThe Cocke County Emergency Management Agency director said a hotline has been set up for displaced family members. There will be someone staffing the number, which is 423-540-5551, for Saturday ...
Newport flooding chaos, wrong info on a breached dam led to …
WEB1 day ago · Several water rescues have taken place in Cocke County, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. The town opened up the Newport Community Center at 433 Prospect Ave. for those with ...
Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising
WEB2 days ago · The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) has stated, "Evacuations are expected for those near the Pigeon and French Broad rivers," and recommends staying with family or friends, but ...
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