WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA remains fully committed to assisting survivors affected by Helene and Milton as response teams work tirelessly to address immediate needs. Yesterday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell returned to North Carolina to oversee ongoing response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene. President Biden will visit Florida tomorrow to support communities impacted   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Over 9,000 federal staff are on the ground under the direction of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell as they continue response and recovery to Hurricanes Helene and Milton across the Southeast. Federal staff are supporting local and state efforts to respond to Hurricane Milton in Florida while also assisting six states affected by Helene as they begin their rec  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation issued the following news: The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has awarded the State's inaugural Progressive Design-Build (PDB) contract to expedite the reconstruction of two bridges destroyed by Hurricane Helene. This innovative project will focus on rebuilding the Nolichucky River bridges along SR-107 in Greene County and SR-81 in Washington County, with a target date to open both bridges to traffic in J  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 12 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * International food distributor to create 80 new jobs in Jefferson City, Tennessee * * * Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and The Anderson-DuBose Company officials announced today the company will invest nearly $40 million by locating its first operations in Tennessee. Anders  more