2 dead in Cocke County
Cocke County residents lean on each other as recovery efforts begin
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — Recovery efforts in Newport are just beginning following the major flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Streets in downtown are coated with mud and businesses along Broadway suffered damage.
Mayor: 2 dead in Cocke County after flooding
Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis has shared that two people are dead after flooding in the county in the aftermath of Helene. Mathis shared about the two deaths during an update on social media, adding that the county has no more missing persons.
Two people dead in Cocke County after flooding, all missing residents accounted for, mayor says
Mathis said multiple agencies are continuing to respond to calls of service as county residents recover from the flood.
Cocke County mayor shares update as recovery efforts continue in Helene aftermath
As recovery efforts continue, Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis will be sharing an update Monday after some delays. “We are receiving an update from all agencies, so my Cocke County update will be delayed,
2 dead in Cocke County after flooding, recovery efforts continue
On Monday, Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball confirmed that Jean and Mike Obrist are the two people who died in the flood.
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