Cocke County residents lean on each other as recovery efforts begin
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Recovery efforts in Newport are just beginning following the major flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Streets in downtown are coated with mud and businesses along Broadway suffered damage.
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.
At least 4 dead, 2 critical water systems destroyed in Greene and Cocke counties after catastrophic floods
The DOH confirmed one death was in Unicoi County and another was in Johnson County. Mayor Rob Mathis confirmed two more fatalities in Cocke County.
Cocke County mayor shares update as recovery efforts continue in Helene aftermath
As recovery efforts continue, Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis will be sharing an update Monday after some delays. “We are receiving an update from all agencies, so my Cocke County update will be delayed,
‘We will rise up from this’ | Cocke County persevering after historic flooding
Cocke County officials provide update on flooding Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis said they will get through this together. “The resilience of our community, the resilience of our people. We have been knocked down before,
2 dead in Cocke County after flooding, recovery efforts continue
On Monday, Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball confirmed that Jean and Mike Obrist are the two people who died in the flood.
How to help Cocke County, East TN with donations after Helene
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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 ...
‘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, ...
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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 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 ...
‘There’s never been a flood like this’ | Cocke County officials provide update on flooding
Officials said the city hall and police department were “incapacitated” due to flooding in downtown Newport.