releases: https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2024/9/news/sen-blackburn-gov-lee-rep-harshbarger-survey-storm-damage-in-east-tennessee
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| https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/2024/9/news/sen-blackburn-gov-lee-rep-harshbarger-survey-storm-damage-in-east-tennessee | Sen. Blackburn, Gov. Lee, Rep. Harshbarger Survey Storm Damage in East Tennessee | 2024-09-28 | 2024 | 2024-09 | Republican | Senate | TN | Marsha Blackburn | B001243 | www.blackburn.senate.gov | blackburn | https://www.blackburn.senate.gov/news/cc8c80c1-d564-4bbb-93a4-f1d772346ae0 | scraper | BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), along with Governor Bill Lee, Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Tenn.), and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) Director Patrick Sheehan surveyed storm damage and met with local officials in East Tennessee. “I am heartbroken by the devastating damage in East Tennessee caused by the horrific storm. Thank you to our first responders, Tennessee National Guard, TEMA, and the countless other agencies that have been working around the clock to rescue Tennesseans.” – Senator Blackburn Click here to view Senator Blackburn’s remarks following tour of storm damage. Following the devastating damage, Senator Blackburn led the entire Tennessee Congressional delegation in swiftly securing federal assistance. RELATED: Blackburn Leads Tennessee Delegation in Urging Swift Approval of Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Helene Flash Flooding Blackburn Statement on Flash Flooding Emergency in Tennessee | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z |