The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Reports 16 Confirmed Weather-Related Deaths Following Hurricane Helene, With Unicoi County Hardest Hit At Eight Fatalities. Nine Bodies Total Have Been Recovered In Unicoi County, Including Five Local Residents And Three From North Carolina. Search And Rescue Member Bart Ray Told Newschannel 11, They’re Still Searching For One Missing Person……
Nine People Remain Missing Across Three Counties. Washington County Continues To Search For Two Missing Residents. Eighteen Drinking Water Facilities Report Operational Issues, With 14 Issuing Boil Water Advisories. Residents Are Urged To Check With Local Water Systems For Updates And Follow Recommended Actions. For Shelter Information, Visit TEMA’s Website.