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.
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,
‘We will rise up from this’ | Cocke County persevering after historic flooding
“The resilience of our community, the resilience of our people. We have been knocked down before, we rose up before. And we’re going to rise up from this, stronger than we’ve ever been. There’s a saying “mountain strong” and that’s exactly what we are. We are a hardy people, and we will rise up from this,” Mathis said.
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.
Neighbors remember elderly couple killed in Cocke County flood
In Cocke County, two people were killed after water quickly rushed to homes on Goodwater Road after midnight. Sheriff CJ Ball confirmed that Mike and Jean Obrist were the two who were killed. Neighbors said that the elderly couple had tried to evacuate as water came rushing towards their home.
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.
How to help Cocke County, East TN with donations after Helene
Donations are being gathered at drop-off centers around East Tennessee to send to Cocke County residents in the aftermath of ...
Downtown Newport ordered to evacuate, State of Emergency declared for Cocke County
The Cocke County Emergency Management Agency shared that evacuations are expected for those affected by flooding along the ...
Roads in downtown Newport reopened, crews working to restore critical water systems in Cocke Co.
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball has confirmed the identity of two people who were killed in devastating flooding that hit the county. Jean and Mike Obrist were killed in what Cocke ...
‘Best feeling in the world’ | Cocke County pulls together amid devastating flooding
It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others,” Susan Clevenger, a volunteer, said. Just days after ...
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Cocke County, Newport evacuations ordered after false alarm over 'catastrophic' dam failure
Officials in Cocke County urged all of downtown Newport to evacuate immediately just after 3 p.m. Sept. 27 following reports that a North Carolina dam had "suffered a catastrophic failure," ...
'We will rise up from this' | What to know about historic Newport flooding and rescue efforts, 2 confirmed Cocke Co. deaths
Mayor Rob Mathis said responders haven't lost a single person who called for rescue and added around 50 separate agencies had ...
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Cocke County Officials Urge Residences to Evacuate Amidst Rising Floodwaters From Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Cocke County residents are evacuating due to flooding from Hurricane Helene's remnants, with shelters open for those in need.
‘It’s the best feeling in the world to know that you can help others’ | List of distribution centers, donations for Cocke County flood victims
“It’s an amazing community. All the first responders, emergency services, school system, county government, city government, ...