54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued
LIVE UPDATES: Amid rescue efforts, 10 people still missing in Unicoi County
With the help of countless resources from across county and state lines, first responders in Unicoi County have been able to find a majority of the 33 people who were unaccounted for the afternoon of Sept. 28, Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson told Knox News.
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense flooding Friday as Tropical Storm Helene, downgraded from a hurricane, barreled through the Southeast, inflicting flooding and power outages across multiple states.
YMCA of East Tennessee accepting donations for Unicoi County flooding victims
All YMCA of East Tennessee locations will be accepting donations in the coming days to be delivered to Unicoi County, one of the areas of Tennessee hit hardest by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. All locations will be collecting donations of water,
'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission
Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened patients in Unicoi County.
33 people missing in Unicoi County after severe flooding
As of Saturday night, 33 people are missing in Unicoi County with no confirmed deaths. Wastewater services have failed, so the county is also under a boil water advisory until further notice.
Tennessee National Guard helps rescue patients and staff stranded on hospital roof by Hurricane Helene
The Tennessee National Guard and Virginia State Police rescued more than 50 patients and staff stranded on the roof of Unicoi County Hospital because of flooding by Hurricane Helene.
Tennessee floods: All 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof have been rescued, official says
More than 50 people were stranded on the roof of an Erwin, Tennessee hospital due to flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Helene.
Over 50 People Trapped on Tennessee Hospital Roof by Hurricane Helene Floodwaters Rescued
More than 50 patients and doctors who were forced to evacuate to the roof of Unicoi County Hospital have been rescued by state police aircrafts
Flooding from Helene leaves over 50 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof
More than 50 people are awaiting rescue on the roof of an Erwin, Tennessee hospital due to flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Helene.
54 people rescued from roof of Tennessee hospital due to floodwaters from Hurricane Helene
At least 54 people were trapped on the roof of a hospital in Tennessee on Friday after floodwaters due to Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded the medical center.
Rescue operation underway after floodwaters leave dozens trapped on roof of Tennessee hospital
When dangerous floodwaters quickly surrounded Tennessee's Unicoi County Hospital and seeped inside the building, many inside could no longer be safely evacuated and were forced to relocate to the roof,
Hurricane Helene: Two deaths confirmed in Unicoi and Johnson counties following
"We do expect this number to change," spokesperson Myron Hughes of the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency said Sunday.
Officials confirm 2 ‘weather-related’ deaths in East Tennessee
Unicoi Emergency Management Agency officials said the number of people has increased from 33 to 73 people missing.
Officials confirm 2 weather-related deaths in Unicoi, Johnson counties
News Channel 11 was at Unicoi County High School on Sunday afternoon to attend a press conference after devastating flooding ...
LIVE UPDATES: East Tennessee is devastated by Helene - get county-by-county updates
Greeneville's water supply will run out Sept. 29, Laura White, Greeneville Water Commission superintendent told Knox News.
‘No confirmed deaths’: Number of people missing in East Tennessee county rises to more than 70
Unicoi Emergency Management Agency officials said the number of people has increased from 33 to 73 people missing.
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