Carter County officials provide updates following flooding [Video]

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—Carter County is among many counties throughout the region recovering from Hurricane Helene’s effects. Much of the damage is seen in the county’s infrastructure.

“We have bridges out,” said Mike Fraley, Sheriff for Carter County. “We have roads that are completely washed away. We have a couple of communities that are cut off from the world right now.”

Sheriff: No confirmed deaths in Carter County, two missing

During a press conference hosted on Sunday, Sheriff Fraley said Carter County has no confirmed fatalities and is working 12 active missing person cases. As they continue to work on those cases, officials urge the public only to call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

“Please do not contact 911 for welfare checks or to avoid being unable to contact loved ones,” said Chief of Police Jason Shaw.

The non-emergency number is 423-542-5421.

Terry Arnold, Carter County Emergency and Rescue Squad director, said that efforts will continue across the county.

“We still have two teams out in Roan …