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NETN lawmakers propose another $100 million in Helene relief

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two local lawmakers are behind an effort to bring another $100 million in Hurricane Helene relief to Northeast Tennessee. State Rep. Timothy Hill and state Sen. Rusty Crowe are sponsoring a bill to create two grant funds to assist individuals and local governments. $50 million would go toward each fund, with additional funding possibly available in the future. General Assembly approves resolution honoring Chief Meteorologist Mark Reynolds' 40 years at WJHL The Hurricane Helene County Relief Fund would distribute grants to counties for infrastructure, remediation, property repairs, and other general recovery efforts. The funds would be distributed to the following counties: Carter County — $10 million Cocke County — $7.5 million Greene County — $6 million Hamblen County — $2 million Hawkins County — $1 million Johnson County — $7.5 million Sullivan County — $1 million Unicoi County — $7.5 million Washington County — $7.5 million The Hurricane Helene Rapid Response Fund would support residents who meet specific criteria in counties declared impacted by the hurricane. It would be administered by the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and individuals could apply for assistance online. If approved, the grant funding would be in addition to other Hurricane Helene relief measures the General Assembly passed during a special session earlier this year. $2.1M approved for Unicoi Co. Industrial Park rail system repairs 'We made a significant first step during the special session to support Northeast Tennessee, and this bill aims to build on that progress,' Hill said. 'I'm working closely with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) every week to find a solution that delivers genuine relief to those devastated by Helene.' The bill was approved by a House subcommittee this week and will go before the State and Local Government Committee, which another local lawmaker, state Rep. John Crawford, chairs. The General Assembly would have to approve the funding for both grant funds in the 2025-26 budget. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.