Tennessee, Hurricane Helene
Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Helene
I’ve never had anyone risk their life for me,” David Boutin, the man Boone McCrary had set out to rescue said. “From what I hear that was the way he always been. He’s my guardian angel, that’s for sure.
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Family of factory worker who died in Helene flooding files wrongful death suit against employer
The east Tennessee company that saw at least five of its factory workers swept away in flooding from Hurricane Helene now faces a lawsuit from the family of one victim asking for at least $25 million.
Family of Tennessee Flood Victim Killed During Helene Sues His Employer
Johnny Peterson was one of six employees of Impact Plastics left dead or missing after the storm. Workers said they were not allowed to leave the plant in time to get to safety.
Family of Tennessee employee who died in Helene floods files lawsuit against company
The lawsuit filed by the family of Johnny Peterson claims Impact Plastics endangered workers despite knowing the risks of flooding.
Family sues Helene victim’s employer
The family of a Tennessee employee who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company he worked for, arguing that workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were becoming dangerous.
Family of Tennessee factory worker who died in flooding files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of Johnny Peterson, a Tennessee factory worker who died in severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, has filed a ...
'Don't forget about us': This Tennessee town of 2,000 has been ravaged by flooding before
Water "passed through here just like a freight train," one Hampton, Tennessee, resident said about recent flooding caused by ...
Knoxville News Sentinel13d
Two more Impact Plastics employees found dead after floods devastate Erwin, Tennessee
The state reports at least 12 people in Tennessee have been killed by Hurricane Helene and the subsequent flooding. Five of those deaths are from Unicoi County. Impact Plastics is located within ...
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Federal disaster declaration granted to additional Tennessee counties recovering from flooding
Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced three more counties have been approved for FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
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Tennessee authorities investigating Impact Plastics after flooding swept away 11 of its factory workers
(AP) — Tennessee state authorities said Wednesday they are investigating the company that owns a plastics factory where 11 workers were swept away by cataclysmic flooding unleashed by Hurricane ...
Knoxville News Sentinel12d
Fifth employee of Impact Plastics killed in Erwin flood identified. One is still missing
As of Oct. 7, the state reports at least 15 people in Tennessee have been killed by Hurricane Helene and the subsequent flooding. Seven of those deaths are from Unicoi County. Friends of Barnett's ...
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Lost your license during Hurricane Helene floods? Tennessee is handing out duplicate IDs
The state is working in-person to provide IDs to anyone who lost their license during the historic East Tennessee flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The Tennessee Department of Safety and ...
Tennessee college students affected by Helene don't have to drop out. What relief is there?
East Tennessee students are using relief funds first set up for COVID-19, and faculty has stayed on campus as they plan to ...