Unicoi County officials update community
LIVE UPDATES: Amid rescue efforts, 10 people still missing in Unicoi County
With the help of countless resources from across county and state lines, first responders in Unicoi County have been able to find a majority of the 33 people who were unaccounted for the afternoon of Sept. 28, Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson told Knox News.
2 deaths due to severe weather from Helene, One in Johnson and one in Unicoi
As of Saturday night, 33 people are missing in Unicoi County with no confirmed deaths. Wastewater services have failed, so the county is also under a boil water advisory until further notice.
Unicoi County officials update community after flooding
News Channel 11 was at Unicoi County High School on Sunday afternoon to attend a press conference after devastating flooding throughout the county. The press conference was streamed live and will be available for viewing shortly.
'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission
Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened patients in Unicoi County.
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense flooding Friday as Tropical Storm Helene, downgraded from a hurricane, barreled through the Southeast, inflicting flooding and power outages across multiple states.
EMA Director: 33 missing in Unicoi County, confirmed deaths
Thirty-three people remain missing in Unicoi County on Saturday after the Nolichucky River swelled and flooded swathes of the area, causing widespread damage.
More than 70 missing in Unicoi County, EMA director says
Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of property and structures.
Unicoi County authorities confirm two fatalities in region
Two fatalities have been confirmed as a result of storm Helene in the region, Unicoi County officials said at a press conference on Sunday.
Unicoi County flooding confirmed fatal, more than 30 missing
WYCB reports that people died in the flooding in Unicoi County but did not confirm how many. This is according to Unicoi County Emergency Management Director and Incident Commander Jim Erwin. In a Saturday afternoon press conference, Erwin also said an estimated 33 people are missing.
Unicoi County families still searching for missing loved ones
Families in Unicoi County are desperate for the safe return of missing loved ones. Over 25 agencies are working with the incident command set up at Unicoi County Middle School to help clean up debris and locate people still missing.
73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing
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YMCA of East Tennessee accepting donations for Unicoi County flooding victims
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LIVE SOON: Unicoi County leaders hold Sunday morning briefing on flood relief efforts
Leaders in Unicoi County are gathering at 10 a.m. Sunday to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief ...
Responders travel to East Tennessee to aid communities affected by floodwater
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LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county-by-county updates
Greeneville's water supply will run out Sept. 29, Laura White, Greeneville Water Commission superintendent told Knox News.
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US: Critical Bridge Over Nolichucky River Collapses Amidst Flood Crisis in Tennessee
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Officials confirm 2 ‘weather-related’ deaths in East Tennessee
Unicoi Emergency Management Agency officials said the number of people has increased from 33 to 73 people missing.