More than 3,300 Tennesseans have applied for federal disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Helene, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
Residents in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties are eligible through the disaster declaration submitted by Gov. Bill Lee and approved by the Biden administration.
Lee toured the area again on Monday with First Lady Maria Lee and said what he saw was inspiring.
“There has been incredible coordination between local, state and federal agencies as they work alongside volunteers and private partners to deliver resources to flood survivors," Lee said. "Maria and I ask Tennesseans to join us in continued prayer for the families impacted."
