JOHNSON COUNTY TN GOVERNMENT

UPDATED INFORMATION: 

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Donations for hurricane disaster relief can still be brought to the National Guard Armory at 1923 S. Shady Street in Mountain City for distribution to Johnson County residents. Individuals, agencies, and volunteer leaders in our communities can also come to the armory to request resources for themselves or to help others. 

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The National Guard Armory will be open to assist families seven days a week from 9:00am-7:00pm until further notice. 

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Read more here.

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LOOKING FOR HELP? OR HOW TO DONATE SERVICES OR ITEMS? 

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Google Doc with available services and resources for Johnson County.​

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JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN NOW APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA.

 

Online at: DisasterAssistance.gov

 

or call 1-800-621-3362 between 7a.m. and 11p.m. EDT.​​​

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FROM JOHNSON COUNTY TN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 

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Any vegatative debris needs to be placed on the right of way next to the road. Do your best to separate vegatation from construction debris. Put them in separate piles. Crews will be in the area soon to begin collection. They will not remove anything on private property.

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Citizens in need of assistance with clean up efforts on their personal property can call the Johnson County Property Assessor's Office at 423-727-7692 and let them know what you need. 

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The National Guard Armory building at 1923 S Shady St will be open daily from 9AM to 7PM to get water and supplies that you may need. We will continue to work on getting supplies to our area. 

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The American Red Cross Shelter remains open at the First Christian Church (401 W Main St).
 
Our crews are continuing to clear areas and check on residents. We will continue those efforts today. If you have someone that you have not heard from you can use the TBI Hotline (1-800-TBI-FIND).

 

We have agents with our local law enforcement following up on requests.

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We will continue to work with our utilities and road crews to get them any resources they need to help you.​​​​

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There will be NO SCHOOL next week, Monday October 7th through Friday October 11th, 2024. The following week of October 14th has been scheduled for Fall Break, which means that there will be no school during that time frame as well.

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TDEC - TEMPORARY WATER CONTACT ADVISORY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is issuing a temporary water contact advisory telling the public to avoid all contact with waterbodies affected by the extreme flooding in East TN.

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This applies to all surface waters in the Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe, and Watauga River watersheds as well as any other waters affected by the flooding.

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MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDER ISSUED:

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The call is for citizens to conserve any water that is for non-essential use. Examples of non-essential use of water are clothes washing, running dishwashers, landscaping irrigation, or washing cars.

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POSTAL SERVICE UPDATE: 

 

Johnson County residents with postal Boxes at the Mountain City Post Office, can now pick up their mail and undeliverable packages at the mobile unit behind the post office. ​

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Johnson County Senior Center is open to those who need internet access. They are also delivering free hot meals to homebound seniors who need assistance. Call 423-727-8883.

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Starting next week, Johnson County Health Department will have enough vaccines to begin offering everyone – public and responders – the tetanus (Tdap), Hepatitis A, and flu vaccines at the Johnson County Health Department in Mountain City.

 

Vaccines are FREE and available Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

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The vaccines will also be available at the shelter at First Christian Church for residents and responders as needed prior to Monday, October 7, 2024. Call 423-727-9731 for assistance.

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Johnson County Schools are closed Monday, September 30-Friday, October 4, 2024

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Shower & Laundy Services are at:

Doe Elementary School 

Mountain City Elementary School

Roan Creek Elementary School

Johnson County High School 

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Laundry Services are at:

Johnson County Middle School

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Free high-speed internet service

is available at the Community Center, 214 College Street, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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Boil water notice is lifted for Mountain City residents only.

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