State Rep. John Holsclaw, R-Elizabethton, is encouraging affected residents in Unicoi and Carter counties to reach out to relief agencies or his office in the wake of the storm that devastated East Tennessee.
“The overwhelming image of towns flooding and houses, businesses and bridges washing away is something our community will never forget,” Holsclaw said. “In times like this, I’m reminded just how grateful we are to live in Tennessee, where there’s never a shortage of people ready and willing to lend a hand. It’s been inspiring to see friends, neighbors, and people across the state step in to help clean up and begin the rebuilding process.”
“I am thinking of the families who have lost loved ones across the state, and I continue to pray for the many Tennesseans still missing,” he added. “Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the appropriate relief agencies or my office for assistance.”
Several supply distribution sites are located in Unicoi and Carter, including:
- Southside Freewill Baptist Church, 1313 Chestoa Pike, Erwin, TN
- Temple Hill Elementary School, 797 Old Highway Rd, Erwin, TN
- Flag Pond School, 917 Old Asheville Highway, Flag Pond, TN
- City of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation, 300 W. Mill St, Elizabethton, TN
- First Baptist Church of Roan Mountain, 8498 US-19 E, Roan Mountain, TN
- Hampton Elementary School, 408 US-321 Scenic, Hampton, TN
- Little Milligan Elementary School, 4226 US-321, Butler, TN
An updated list of available shelters from the Tennessee Department of the Military is available here. Additionally, a list of impacted roadways can be found by visiting the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s SmartWay website.
For help with storm debris removal or cleanup, Tennesseans can call the crisis cleanup hotline at (844) 965-1386. To report a missing person, please contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation hotline at 1 (800) 824-3463. For mental health help, please call (855) 274-7171 or text TN to 741741.
To contact Holsclaw’s office, please call (615) 741-7450.
For more information and resources, please visit the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency website.
State Rep. John Holsclaw represents House District 4, which includes Unicoi and part of Carter counties.
