Henderson Co. Among Presidential Disaster Declaration Request
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Tuesday, Governor Bill Haslam announced that he asked President Barack Obama to declare Henderson and six other counties federal disaster areas as a result of sever storms, straight-line winds, flash flooding, flooding, hail and tornadoes on June 18 through June 25. The request includes Henderson, Anderson, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox, Loudon and Marion counties. A declaration would allow the counties access to varying levels of federal assistance programs. The severe impacts to the affected counties included: bridge washouts, mudslides, widespread debris and downed power lines blocking critical emergency routes. Haslam also seeks Public Assistance for all the counties in the request for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and rebuilding and repairing roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings, utilities and recreational facilities.
