Communication stifled as East Tennessee struggles to recover from Hurricane Helene

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October 04, 2024

An aerial view of the Nolichucky Dam as water from the Nolichucky River flows over the top after Hurricane Helene brought heavy rains to the area in Greene County, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating floods in East Tennessee. At least 11 people died. Downed cell towers have made it difficult to deploy emergency services and find missing people.

WUOT's Pierce Gentry reports.

This segment aired on October 4, 2024.

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