Trooper tells story of how she was rescued in Helene flooding

Trooper tells story of how she was rescued in Helene flooding

Watch the video here: (This story was submitted by the Tennessee Department of Safety) By Special Agent Jason Pack, Director of Communications, Department of Safety and Homeland Security  ERWIN, Tenn. – When Hurricane Helene unleashed a torrent of rain across East Tennessee, Trooper Hannah Smathers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol was doing what troopers do every day—checking the roads, helping motorists, and keeping people safe. But on that pa…

Unicoi County High School students honored for Hurricane Helene flood relief efforts

Unicoi County High School students honored for Hurricane Helene flood relief efforts Rachel Burrus-Cook Thu, 03/27/2025 - 10:39 Twenty-four dedicated students from Unicoi County High School’s Future Health Professionals chapter were honored Wednesday for their volunteer efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.The students provided crucial assistance, demonstrating compassion, leadership and resilience during a time of great need, even while…