At least 12 Tennesseans are believed to have died and 15 are still missing after Hurricane Helen's devastating flooding, according to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). said Sunday.
The state health department confirmed the death toll, reporting two deaths in Cocke County, one in Greene County, one in Knox County, one in Johnson County, five in Unicoi County and two in Washington County. did.
Additionally, three people are missing in Carter County, six in Greene County, three in Unicoi County and three in Washington County.
Helen's number of deaths The number of deaths has increased to at least 232 in six states, according to the latest numbers from CNN.
North Carolina was the worst-hit state, with 117 deaths.
There have been 48 confirmed deaths in South Carolina, 33 in Georgia, 20 in Florida and two in Virginia.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said in a statement to Breitbart News that authorities are “working around the clock” to help those in need.
“These are incredibly difficult times for residents across East Tennessee. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, and to those whose loved ones remain unaccounted for. “I will.” “We are working around the clock to ensure all affected Tennesseans have access to the federal resources they need to recover from this devastating tragedy.”
