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.
Roads in downtown Newport reopened, crews working to restore critical water systems in Cocke Co.
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball has confirmed the identity of two people who were killed in devastating flooding that hit the county. Jean and Mike Obrist were killed in what Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis described as a "100-year event."
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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'We will rise up from this' | What to know about historic Newport flooding and rescue efforts, 2 confirmed Cocke Co. deaths
Mayor Rob Mathis said responders haven't lost a single person who called for rescue and added around 50 separate agencies had ...
‘Best feeling in the world’ | Cocke County pulls together amid devastating flooding
It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others,” Susan Clevenger, a volunteer, said. Just days after ...
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Shower facilities available to Cocke County residents
With water service being out for those relying on Newport Utilities, several area companies and community centers are opening ...
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Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising Floodwaters From Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Cocke County residents are evacuating due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters open for those in need.
‘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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Donation, volunteer outposts set up throughout Cocke County
This past weekend, Hurricane Helene struck a devastating impact across the Southeast, with plenty of damage in Cocke County.
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 ...