Press Release from Emergency Operations Center

The public has offered an outpouring of support for those impacted by the devastating flooding related to Hurricane Helene in Northeast Tennessee.

Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA), along with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), and the impacted counties recommend the following ways to support the needs of the community. 


Monetary Donations

A fund with the East Tennessee Foundation has been established to accept monetary donations for the impacted counties. This is the most effective and preferred way to give to the effort.

Click here for or more information on the fund and how to donate.


Supplies Donation

Below is the most up-to-date list of donation centers.

Before bringing supplies. please check the relevant social media pages to determine what the community needs are:

Carter County
Elizabethton Parks and Rec
300 West Mill Street. Elizabethton, TN
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cocke County - Water Donations
Knox County Engineering and Public Works
208 West Baxter Avenue. Knoxville, TN
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Unicoi County
Evergreen Free Will Baptist
910 Hoback Street, Erwin, TN
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Washington County
Crossroads Baptist Church
1300 Suncrest Drive, Johnson City, TN
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In addition to the established donation centers, the following organizations are accepting supplies and monetary donations. Check their websites and social media pages for more details:

• American Red Cross of Tennessee
• Second Harvest of East Tennessee
• United Way of East TN Highlands


Volunteering

While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters and emergencies, it is important to refrain from sending resources that have not been requested by state or local authorities.

KEMA will continue to monitor volunteer needs and provide an additional update on volunteer opportunities.