Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, alongside Senator Marsha Blackburn and other state and federal officials, surveyed the extensive flood damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene in Northeast Tennessee.
The storm has left several counties, including Cocke, Hawkins, and Washington, in need of significant recovery efforts. FEMA has announced federal disaster assistance for affected areas, and Governor Lee has signed an executive order to expedite relief for victims. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing, with state agencies working to assess the full extent of the damage.
The Governor expressed deep concern for the impacted communities and pledged continued support.
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It’s good to see officials mobilizing after these floods, but we need to focus more on addressing the root causes, like climate change and poor infrastructure planning, to prevent future disasters. Relying solely on disaster relief isn’t enough – we need long-term solutions that actually protect vulnerable communities.
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Gov. Lee, Senator Blackburn to speak after surveying flood damage in East Tennessee
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance was available for state and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Cocke, Hawkins and Washington counties.
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‘There’s a great deal of damage’ | Gov. Lee speaks after surveying flood damage in East Tennessee
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance was available for state and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Cocke, Hawkins and Washington counties.
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