TVPPA members located in the upper northeast portion of the Tennessee Valley were severely affected by Hurricane Helene which dumped record amounts of rain, resulting in what has been categorized as a “hundred-year flood,” ravaging their communities. Some of these utilities suffered catastrophic damage to their infrastructure.
TVPPA has worked alongside TMEPA and TECA to deploy personnel to the affected areas. Crews from states both within and outside of the Valley are mobilized and helping make repairs that will enable these systems to restore power and other essential services when it is safe to do so. As flood waters recede, TVPPA stands ready to assist our members in need in any way possible. If you are in a surrounding community that was impacted by Helene and need assistance, please reach out to Caleb Hall, TVPPA Director, Education & Training who is coordinating mutual aid for our membership.