TEMA Hurricane Helene update

TEMA released an updated report on the Northeast Tennessee region Monday night regarding flood impacts and reported the Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed six weather-related fatalities with 1 in Knox County, One in Johnson County, Three in Unicoi County and officials in Washington County now place the death toll at two with 17 still unaccounted for. The TBI reports 100 missing persons are being investigated as of Sunday. In addition to the 17 in Washington County there are 60 missing in Carter County, 2 in Johnson County, and 10 in Unicoi County. The TBI is continuing use of its 1-800-TBI-FIND hotline as a means to report missing persons. TEMA now has a Crisis Clean-Up hotline number (844) 965-1386 for those who need assistance with clean-up efforts. This service is reportedly at no cost to community members who request assistance.