Greene County Awarded $6.2 Million to Replace Poplar Springs Bridge
Greene County Awarded $6.2 Million to Replace Poplar Springs Bridge The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $6.2 million to replace Greene County’s Poplar Bridge, which spans the Nolichucky River and was destroyed and submerged in the river when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. The nearly 10,000 square foot bridge, also known as Easterly Bridge, will be demolished and restored with funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services that use best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. FEMA’s share for this project is $4,656,288; the
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice Jan. 6–18 in Greene and Washington Counties
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice Jan. 6–18 in Greene and Washington Counties Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with local home improvement stores to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 6 to Saturday, Jan. 18 at these locations: Lowe’s Home Improvement 2375 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy.Greenville, TN 37745Greene County Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Lowe’s Home Improvement 1498 E. Jackson Blvd. Jonesborough
Disaster Recovery Center in Greene County Closing Permanently Dec. 14
Disaster Recovery Center in Greene County Closing Permanently Dec. 14 FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center in Greene County will end operations at 5 p.m. ET Saturday, Dec. 14. For those who were affected by Tropical Storm Helene, help is still available by phone, online or in-person at any other Disaster Recovery Center. The Greene County center that will close is located at: Greene County Courthouse/Annex 204 N. Cutler St. Greeneville, TN 37745 Regular hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Dec. 12-13; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers remain open in Eastern Tennessee from 8 a.m. to