Memphis Standard

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's impact on East Tennessee, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has announced pop-up office hours in the affected counties. These sessions aim to provide immediate assistance to flood victims.

"Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent flooding," said Senator Blackburn. "As we continue to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to support recovery efforts, I want to ensure that every impacted resident has access to the resources they need."

The pop-up offices will assist residents in accessing critical federal resources and help replace necessary federal documentation for receiving aid, such as social security cards, veteran records, and tax information. Staff will also aid flood victims in following up on disaster assistance applications with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Residents are encouraged to bring relevant documents like proof of residency and identification for a smoother process.

For those unable to attend these sessions, assistance is available at Senator Blackburn’s state offices or online at https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/helene. For further details on the pop-up office hours, individuals can contact (423) 753-4009.

The schedule for these sessions is as follows:

- Tuesday, October 8: Johnson County Courthouse from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET; Carter County Courthouse from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.

- Wednesday, October 9: Jonesborough Visitors Center from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET; Erwin City Hall from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.

- Thursday, October 10: Greene County Annex from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET; Cocke County Recreation Center from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.

- Friday, October 11: Hamblen County Mayor's Office from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET; Mayor's Office Admin Building in Rogersville from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET.