Unicoi County officials update community
Deadly flooding confirmed in Unicoi County, more than 30 people missing, EMA director says
There has been deadly flooding in Unicoi County, according to EMA Director Jimmy Erwin. Erwin added at a news conference on Saturday that around three dozen people are missing. Erwin did not say how many people have died,
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.
Unicoi County officials update community after flooding
News Channel 11 was at Unicoi County High School on Sunday afternoon to attend a press conference after devastating flooding throughout the county. The press conference was streamed live and will be available for viewing shortly.
TEMA: 109 total missing in Washington, Unicoi counties
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) listed 62 people missing in Washington County and 47 in Unicoi County in its latest update early Sunday evening — though authorities believe many of those people are safe and just unreachable by phone.
Unicoi County flooding confirmed fatal, more than 30 missing
Flooding in Unicoi County has been confirmed as deadly, according to WCYB. WYCB reports that people died in the flooding in Unicoi County but did not confirm how many. This is according to Unicoi County Emergency Management Director and Incident Commander Jim Erwin.
Unicoi County families still searching for missing loved ones
Families in Unicoi County are desperate for the safe return of missing loved ones. Over 25 agencies are working with the incident command set up at Unicoi County Middle School to help clean up debris and locate people still missing.
73 unaccounted for in Unicoi County as leaders meet for briefing
Leaders in Unicoi County met Sunday morning to provide an update to the public regarding rescue and relief efforts for flood ...
Dozens missing in Unicoi County, deaths confirmed, EMA director says
Officials said the Nolichucky River is believed to have swelled about 30 feet, which caused widespread destruction of ...
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TN National Guard, THP and KCSO bring in helicopters to rescue more than 50 trapped by flooding on Unicoi Co. Hospital roof
Patients and staff at Unicoi County Hospital are being rescued by helicopters after being trapped on the roof due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene. According to a news report by WCYB in ...
Unicoi Co. Director of Schools gives update on return to campus
The Unicoi County Director of Schools, John English, updated News Channel 11 on the status of students and teachers returning ...
Unicoi County emergency services brace for flooding as Nolichucky River levels rise
With high winds and heavy rain expected, the Unicoi County Emergency Management Agency is preparing for what's to come.
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'Dangerous rescue' saves dozens stranded on hospital roof amid Helene deluge
The rescue mission at the Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, came early Friday evening, hours after Ballad Health sent out a desparate cry on X that the people at the hospital needed to ...
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Ballad Health: Everyone rescued from Unicoi County Hospital
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — All patients and personnel who were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital amid historic flooding have been rescued, according to Ballad Health. Ballad announced that ...
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More than 50 people stranded on roof of Unicoi County Hospital
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Patients and staff at Unicoi County Hospital are trapped on the roof Friday due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene. News 5 spoke with Erwin Police Chief ...