09/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2024 15:29
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
CURRENT SITUATION
While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities. Do not self-deploy to disaster areas - this will hinder response and recovery operations. A fund with the East Tennessee Foundation has been established for monetary donations for impacted counties.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent flooding in Northeast Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas across East Tennessee may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463). Callers should be prepared to relay as much identifying information as possible, including names, phone numbers, vehicle identification, and last known whereabouts. Recognizing the importance of accounting for individuals who may be missing, TBI urges the public to refrain from calling to inquire about the status of personal properties in the affected areas.
As floodwaters continue to recede, we are beginning to have a better understanding of impacted water and wastewater infrastructure and some plants have reported problems. If you are without water, please check with your water system for more information and recommended actions.
Due to the continued impacts, Gov. Bill Lee declared a major disaster and state of emergency through Executive Order 105 to provide critical relief to survivors of the severe weather and flooding in Tennessee. FEMA has authorized Public Assistance (Category B) emergency protective measures including direct federal assistance at 75 percent federal funding for the counties of Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi. FEMA has authorized to provide Public Assistance (Category B) emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding for the counties of Cocke, Hawkins, and Washington counties. On behalf of Gov. Lee, Director Patrick C. Sheehan has submitted an amendment to Tennessee's Public Assistance Emergency Declaration to add Greene and Hamblen counties to the request for direct federal assistance and to authorize Cocke county for additional assistance.
TEMA continues to deploy personnel at the request of the counties and is coordinating with local officials to assess damages and ensure life safety needs are met. TEMA recommends residents continue to tune into information provided by their local officials to remain safe.
POWER OUTAGES AND UTILITIES
Reported Issues w/ Boil Water Advisory in Effect (County - Water System)
Carter County-Elizabeth Water Department
Cocke County-Newport Utilities Board
Johnson County-Mountain City Water Department
Unicoi County-Erwin Utilities Authority
Reported Issues w/out Boil Water Advisory in Effect (County- Water System)
Carter County- Roan Mountain Utility District
Carter County-Hampton Utility District
Carter County-South Elizabethton Utility District
Cocke County-Newport Utilities Board
Greene County- Chuckey Utility District
Greene County-Cross Anchor Utility District
Greene County-Greenville Water and Light Commission
Greene County- Glen Hills Utility District
Greene County-Mosheim Utility District
Greene County-Old Knoxville Hwy Utility District
Johnson County- Brownlow Utility District
Johnson County-Carderview Utility District
Unicoi County- Erwin Utilities Authority
Washington County- Jonesborough Water Department
TBI
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent flooding in Northeast Tennessee. Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas across East Tennessee may contact 1- 800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463). Callers should be prepared to relay as much identifying information as possible, including names, phone numbers, vehicle identification, and last known whereabouts. As of Sunday, Sept. 29, at 1 p.m., the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has received 337 calls seeking information about individuals in East Tennessee.
Authorities continue their efforts to locate the following number of people. With limited cell service and infrastructure challenges in the impacted areas, authorities believe many of these individuals are safe, but unable to presently identify themselves as such.
SHELTERING LOCATIONS
THP
TDH
TDOT
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS/KEY MESSAGES