EPB President Answers Common Questions About Storm Recovery Efforts
EPB President and CEO David Wade answered some of the most common questions the company has received since the storms Sunday evening.
Four Georgia poultry workers dead from coronavirus
A major U.S. meat producer says four of its poultry workers in Georgia have died after becoming infected by the coronavirus.
Chattanooga Mayor Berke Working With Other Cities To Restart Economy
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced Thursday that he is joining with mayors of four other Tennessee cities to form the Tennessee Major Metros Economic Task Force.
4-year-old tornado victim honored
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over 150 vehicles filed down East Third Street on Thursday for 4-year-old Grayson Meadows’ organ donor honor drive-by. Grayson died after he was seriously injured in Sunday's tornado. “It is very appropriate for the sacrifice this…
Rhea County gets first COVID-19 case, Thursday count
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The last county in the News 12 coverage area now has a positive COVID-19 Test. Rhea County was one of only five in the state that did not have a case. But County Mayor George Thacker…
Schools taking donations and handing them out tornado victims
Donations can be made at Hixson Middle School Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Chattanooga signing up volunteers for tornado duty
"there is not a cap on the front end of how many volunteers that it is going to take to complete this work."
Waterville Baptist opening their doors for northwest Georgia tornado victims
See the National Weather Service report and map for this tornado
Walker County clearing damage from EF-2 tornado
See the map and damage statement from the National Weather Service
Cleveland Flea Market converts into a tornado relief donation center
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s been four days since the Easter Sunday tornadoes devastated many counties in our area. Spring is normally the season for flea markets, but due to the COVID 19 closures, the Cleveland flea market is unable…
Fort Oglethorpe Following the Storm
A tree that fell through Holliday’s roof was inches away from her head. Its an experience that she’s never felt before.
The Best Notification For Severe Weather Alerts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of people are picking up the pieces after Sunday's tornado. But many are asking why they didn't receive a notification on their phone? Sunday night's tornado touchdown within minutes of the National Weather service issuing…
Donations Accepted for Morning Pointe Residents
Donation dropoffs are being setup to help the residents of Morning Pointe who had to evacuate after Sunday's tornado.
NWS: More than 100 tornadoes hit from Texas to Maryland
Forecasters say there's another risk of severe weather across the region Sunday.
Seven Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies.
Nursing home where bodies found was overwhelmed
An extraordinary number of deaths over the weekend appear to have overwhelmed a nursing home in northern New Jersey where police responding to an anonymous tip found more than a dozen bodies.
Hamilton County Health Department Now Offers Free Testing without Referral or Symptoms
The Hamilton County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Site is now open to anyone wanting a COVID-19 test.
Govt lending program on hold after reaching lending limit
The government’s paycheck protection loan program for small businesses is on hold.
Tennesseans seeing first federal supplement to unemployment
Tennesseans receiving unemployment benefits have started seeing their first payments that include a $600 federal supplement for the newly jobless.
New Tennessee Unemployment Numbers Slow Down
There were 74,772 new unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week according to the latest report from Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce.
How locals are helping tornado victims, volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the aftermath of the recent tornado many people have been helping in any way needed. “We love this city. I was huddled in a closet in my house and it went less than a mile…
City Council members tour tornado damage
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga city council members got a close up look at the tornado damage in East Brainerd this morning. The Council spent an hour on a CARTA bus. They're looking at some of the estimated 12, 500 homes…
How you can volunteer for tornado recovery Thursday
The city is asking for both facility volunteers and manual labor.
Volunteers offering meals, gear, showers & even laundry service for storm victims
Here is how you can pick up or donate