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Governor Bill Lee visits East Tennessee after Helene
SUMMARY: Recovery efforts in East Tennessee continue after Hurricane Helen, with Governor Bill Lee visiting affected areas to assess the situation. He emphasizes the state‘s commitment to survivor-centric support for those in need. As of now, there have been 11 confirmed flood-related deaths and 23 individuals remain missing. Efforts to account for these missing persons are ongoing. Additionally, an investigation is underway at Impact Plastics in Irwin, where three bodies were recovered and three others are still unaccounted for. Tennessee authorities are coordinating with safety officials to determine when inspections can safely begin.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke with response teams after viewing storm damage in Greeneville.
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Morning Weather (10/5): Morning Fog Advisory, sunny temperatures all day with highs in the middle 80
SUMMARY: Good Saturday morning, East Tennessee! It’s a foggy start with mild temperatures in the lower 60s. A sunny day is ahead, with highs reaching the mid-80s. Everyone should be cautious due to a fog alert, as visibility is under a quarter mile. The sunny weather is expected to continue throughout the weekend and into next week. Fall-like temperatures will finally arrive next week, bringing a cooler feel. Enjoy the beautiful day!
Here is your morning weather report for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
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Eric Church releases song for Helene victims
SUMMARY: Country music artist Eric Church is supporting Hurricane Helen victims with his new solo song, “Darkest Hour,” his first in over three years. Church announced that all publishing royalties from the song will be donated to relief efforts, dedicating it to his home state of North Carolina, where over 100 lives have been lost. His organization, Church’s Chief Cares, is also committing to aid those affected by the storm. Additionally, News 2 is collaborating with the Red Cross to raise funds for victims, providing a QR code and a link on their website for donations.
Church said that all the publishing royalties from the song would go to storm victims.
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How Greenes County leaders are working to restore access to water
SUMMARY: The Noich Chucky River overflowed in Green County, leading to significant flooding that impacted the local water supply, cutting off running water for nearly 74,000 residents. Emergency measures have restored water access in some areas, especially Greenville, where temporary portable pumps have been installed. Sheriff Wesley Holt indicated that new infrastructure may eventually be needed. The Greenville Water Commission, relying on diesel pumps, is gradually extending water supply to other towns while maintaining a boil advisory. Funding for repairs will come from FEMA and TEEMA as storm-related assistance. Progress is being made, albeit slowly, in restoring clean water access.
The Nolichucky River blew its banks in Greene County, cutting access to water for many residents.
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