Greene County continues recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding. Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison said around 139 people were without power and many without water, but crews are working around the clock to restore both.

Greene County Mayor Kevin Morrison described the scene in his county as apocalyptic and pled with residents and businesses to conserve water as much as possible. Morrison told 6 News’ sister station,

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee surveyed flooding damage in the eastern part of the state, after Hurricane Helene hit the area with heavy rains. (AP Video by Kristin M. Hall)