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Hurricane Helene Relief Numbers…

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As of mid-week last week federal disaster assistance for survivors of Hurricane Helene had surpassed $344 million and had reached 375,000 households.

More than 8,000 federal workers from all parts of the country are supporting the response efforts in six states and three Tribal Nations for both Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

In support for Tennessee alone, FEMA has approved more than $5.1 million for disaster assistance for over 900 households. The Tennessee Department of Health had confirmed 16 weather-related fatalities, including two in Cocke County, one in Greene County, one in Knox County, one in Johnson County, eight in Unicoi County, and three in Washington County.

There were also nine active missing person leads that TBI was coordinating with local law enforcement response, including one in Cocke County, five in Greene County, and three in Unicoi County.

There are more than 20 Disaster Survivor Assistance members going into neighborhoods to connect with survivors without cell coverage or power.

To date, FEMA has shipped over 17 million meals, nearly 14 million liters of water and 210 generators to the area.

Written by: Ed Carter

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