Utility line crews headed to East Tennessee to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Athens Utilities wrote that a six-man line crew was sent to Erwin, Tennessee, to help the line crew with all the damage from Hurricane Helene. At the time of the call, Athens Utilities Electric Department Manager Blair Davis said they were ‘unsure how extensive the damage was.’
Hurricane Helene approaches Athens: ACC prepares for impact with tips for emergency kits
As Hurricane Helene approaches, the Athens-Clarke County Unified Governments (ACC) is taking proactive measures to ensure safety and preparedness.
Hurricane Helene triggers deadly East Tennessee floods: What to know about the aftermath
But East Tennessee is going to need a lot of help to get its water and power back online, and eventually to reconnect communities where bridges washed out. Here are the most important things to know Monday morning: ➤ Get weather alerts via text: Sign up to get updates about Hurricane Helene and other weather events now At least two people in East Tennessee have died due to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,
How to help East Tennessee communities affected by Hurricane Helene
Organized by the East Tennessee Foundation, the Neighbor to Neighbor Disaster Relief Fund "provides timely disaster grants to nonprofit organizations in our 25-county region in East Tennessee."
Food, water, shelter, roads: Where to get help in Tennessee after Hurricane Helene
North Carolina officials are continuing to advise that drivers do not go out on the roads due to the floods and the structure damage the rising water may have caused, and some of the same advice is true in Tennessee as well.
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North Alabama utility crews assisting with storm relief in Tennessee, South Carolina
Huntsville Utilities, Athens Utilities, and Decatur Utilities have crews heading to areas damaged by Hurricane Helene.
Helene disrupts power lines, fells numerous trees in Athens and nearby counties
Damaged power lines that closed a portion of the Athens Perimeter on Friday have been repaired and traffic restored by the ...
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office arrests man wanted for vehicle break-ins
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A man wanted by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle break-ins has been arrested.
Athens-Clarke County government issues tips for dealing with storm emergencies
The Athens-Clarke County government issued a list of safety measures that residents can take in the event of damage and power ...
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Helene expected for Athens in the dark with fierce winds and lashes of rainwater
As tropical storm Helene mushrooms into hurricane status Wednesday, folks in the Athens area are warned to buckle down for the brunt of the storm expected to arrive Thursday evening. Overnight ...
Cleanup continues in Athens from Helene as city returns to normal
Athens was quickly returning to normal Saturday in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Helene, a major storm event that ...
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Tips for Athens residents after Hurricane Helene
While the worst of the rains caused by Hurricane Helene, which has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, may have passed Athens, locals are now dealing with the aftermath - including power ...