‘No other option’ | Unicoi Co. Hospital administrator recounts rooftop flood rescue
The top official at Ballad Health’s Unicoi County Hospital said moving everyone to the roof on Friday during severe flooding quickly became the only possible course of action. News Channel 11 met with Hospital Administrator Jennifer Harrah at Ballad’s recently established Medical Response Unit,
‘Mass of people on the roof.’ Soldier rescues dozens trapped by floodwater at Unicoi County Hospital
Tennessee Army National Guard Captain Rodriguez said his team rescued about 80 people, including patients and staff, from the roof of the Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee.
TN National Guard, THP and KCSO bring in helicopters to rescue more than 50 trapped by flooding on Unicoi Co. Hospital roof
According to a news report by WCYB in the Tri-Cities, they spoke with Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson who said more than 50 people are trapped on the roof. Ballad Health said as of 12:27 p.m., 54 people were on the roof.
'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission
Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened patients in Unicoi County.
Tennessee floods: 54 people stranded on Unicoi County Hospital roof rescued as water rose
Unicoi County Hospital is in Erwin, Tennessee, around 100 miles east of Knoxville and Pigeon Forge. The region saw intense flooding Friday as Tropical Storm Helene, downgraded from a hurricane, barreled through the Southeast, inflicting flooding and power outages across multiple states.
All hospital personnel and patients rescued from Unicoi County Hospital
Patients and staff at Unicoi County Hospital are trapped on the roof Friday due to flooding caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Ballad Health: Everyone rescued from Unicoi County Hospital
All patients and personnel who were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital amid historic flooding have been rescued, according to Ballad Health. Ballad announced that as
People Rescued from Roof of Unicoi County, TN, Hospital
All patients, workers and others who were stranded on the roof of Unicoi County Hospital amid historic flooding were rescued. Ballad Health officials said patients who were affected were transferred to the Johnson City Medical Center, WJHL reported.
Oklahoma crew rescues people from Tennessee, North Carolina flooding
Oklahoma Task Force 1 is helping flooding victims across the Tennessee and North Carolina region devastated by Hurricane Helene.
US: People stranded on hospital roof amid flooding in Erwin, Tennessee
Erwin, United States - September 27, 2024 On September 27, 2024, @tylerandbrody5 shared a video from the roof of Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Tennessee, USA, where over 50 people were stranded due to fast-rising floodwaters and high winds.
Unicoi County EMS gifted new ambulances after losing 3 from flooding
Unicoi County EMS lost three ambulances in the flooding caused by Helene, which severely hindered its ability to help ...
Erwin, Tennessee, is one of towns hardest hit by flooding after Helene. Here's what happened.
Erwin, Tennessee is amongst the list of cities crippled by the effects of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Photos and ...
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TBI investigating Impact Plastics in Erwin after multiple employees died in flooding
At least two women who worked at the plant died and at least three are missing. Employees allege they weren't allowed to ...
Ballad Health opens medical response unit in Erwin following flooding
ERWIN, Tenn. (WCYB) — Ballad Health has opened a medical response unit in Erwin after the flooding of Unicoi County Hospital.
TN Gov. Bill Lee doubles down on requests for federal assistance after Helene floods
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is asking President Joe Biden to expedite federal funds for Hurricane Helene relief. Expedited ...
Crews looking for more than 100 unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County
It comes after the counties became two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene ...
Families ask for updates on missing loved ones at Unicoi County press conference
Officials in Unicoi County held a press conference on Monday to provide updates on the ongoing search and debris-clearing ...