Erwin, Tennessee, is one of towns hardest hit by flooding after Helene. Here's what happened.
Erwin, Tennessee is amongst the list of cities crippled by the effects of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Photos and videos of the area taken before and after rising and swift floodwaters infiltrated this small town showcase the community's devastation
First Baptist Erwin, Tenn., among those hard-hit by Helene
The congregation also had to grieve one of its own killed in the flash flooding that devastated portions six states.
8 Hurricane Helene flood deaths confirmed in Tennessee, one from Knox County
Federal, state and local officials have warned that the death total will rise in East Tennessee from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.
11 workers at a Tennessee factory were swept away in Hurricane Helene flooding. Only 5 were rescued
Workers inside a plastics factory in Tennessee say they narrowly escaped after flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene swept away 11 Tennessee factory workers, only 5 were rescued
As the rain from Hurricane Helene came down harder and harder, workers inside a plastics factory in rural Tennessee kept working. It wasn’t until water flooded into the parking lot and the power went out that the plant shut down and sent workers home.
Tennessee Vols to pay tribute to those impacted by Hurricane Helene
The Tennessee Vols will pay tribute this weekend to those who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. Tennessee head football coach Josh Heupel announced on Vol Calls on Wednesday night that UT will wear helmet stickers to remember the folks affected by Hurricane Helene on Saturday night
Tennessee factory investigated after workers died in Hurricane Helene flooding
Authorities in Tennessee have launched an investigation into the owner of a plastics factory where several workers were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene. Eleven employees at Impact Plastics factory in Erwin were washed away by the raging waters on Friday.
Two killed, 11 workers swept away as Hurricane Helene devastates Tennessee
Two workers at a plastics factory in Erwin, Tennessee, have been confirmed dead, and 11 others swept away by floodwaters following Hurricane Helene’s destructive impact. The disaster, which struck on Friday,
Hurricane Helene Volinteering in East Tennessee area:
UPDATE FOR THOSE WANTING TO VOLUNTEER!!! As of 10.2.2024 In need of excavators today and tomorrow for 562 Stephen Brooks Rd Greeneville, TN 37743. It 1835 Earnest road Chuckey TN, meet at 11am, Need shovels and wheel barrows-my basement is knee deep in mud - strong backs to move furniture out) Have to go past SGHS to 351 the 107 cutoff - and come to 107 take right and then left on 351 to Hensley Airpark then left on Ebenezer road to Earnest rd turn right my mailbox is 1835 - I'm at the end of that driveway! 1715 Earnest Road Chuckey TN, bring shovels Fenders Farm: 10am-2pm Wednesday, 10am-3pm Thursday- bring shovels and wear high boots. Riverview Baptist Church in Erwin needs volunteers to help clean up a church. Start work every day at 8. At 8, you can be shuttled with a van from Love Chapel Christian Church to Riverview. Happy valley high school needs volunteers to sort donations Need individuals with trailers who are willing to go to Elizabethton to message me- this will be for Saturday! THURSDAY 10/3 EXPEDITION: If you are in a four wheel drive vehicle and want to go, this is for you. (We recommend 4wd vehicles that can make a two hour drive there) Police officer friends of mine went up and it’s BAD. Burnsville, NC. About a two hour drive. They’ve got nothing. Meet at 421 Lester Snapp Road at 8am on Thursday (10/3) morning to load your vehicle. If you can come with a loaded vehicle from your own friends/donors- even better. Pull out around 8:30am. They need everything. Water, food, camp kits, propane, charcoal, medical supplies, anything. Sandra & Jordan are leading this expedition and can be reached at (423) 588-8378. They will make a list of who’s going that morning and convoy up. Don’t expect cell service. Let’s help those that aren’t getting any!! Groovys in Johnson City needs help getting meals out by 10:00- 150 meals! Tabernacle Soup Kitchen is handing out meals. Volunteers should show up at 10 on Wesley Ave. Will be updating this list as more things come along as well! If you all know of anyone who needs help please send it over and we will get people out there! Thank you!
PSO Helps Restore Power In Tennessee And Virginia After Hurricane Helene
PSO is working to restore power in Tennessee and Virginia after Hurricane Helene, helping residents regain electricity and essential services.
Erwin Utilities provides Saturday update on service restoration
Erwin Utilities provided an update on its electric, water, wastewater and fiber restoration efforts on Saturday evening.
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'Why would you make us stay there' || Employee says Erwin plastics manufacturer lied after river flooding deaths
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