ICYMI: Blackburn Speaks with WJHL in Flooding Aftermath

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) spoke with WJHL News Channel 11 about the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in communities across East Tennessee and the federal government's response to the crisis:

Click here to watch Senator Blackburn's interview with News Channel 11 about Hurricane Helene.

Blackburn, Hagerty, Harshbarger tour flood damage and answer questions

Anslee Daniel

WJHL News Channel 11

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and U.S. Senators Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn spent the day touring damaged areas in Northeast Tennessee, speaking to those impacted and answering questions.

Local leaders, including U.S. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger, joined them at the destroyed I-26 bridge in Unicoi County to survey the damage and hear an update on recovery and rebuilding efforts.

Interviews with Blackburn, Hagerty and Harshbarger can be watched below:

LINK TO SENATOR BLACKBURN INTERVIEW

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