JOHNSON COUNTY TN GOVERNMENT

As we receive important information for our Johnson County residents, we will post it here as well as on our Facebook page. Please note that telephone and internet service may not have been fully restored to all offices. We thank you for your patience.

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Google Doc with available services and resources for Johnson County.

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JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN NOW APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA.

 

Online at: DisasterAssistance.gov

 

or call 1-800-621-3362 between 7a.m. and 11p.m. EDT.

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FROM JOHNSON COUNTY TN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 

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Citizens in need of assistance with clean up efforts on their personal property can call the Johnson County Property Assessor's Office at 423-727-7692 and let them know what you need. We are collecting information to send to volunteer clean-up teams to demonstrate our county's need for assistance. This service will be at no cost if we are able to obtain it.

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The National Guard Armory building at 1923 S Shady St will be open daily from 9AM to 7PM to get water and supplies that you may need. We will continue to work on getting supplies to our area. 

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The American Red Cross Shelter remains open at the First Christian Church (401 W Main St).
 
Our crews are continuing to clear areas and check on residents. We will continue those efforts today. If you have someone that you have not heard from you can use the TBI Hotline (1-800-TBI-FIND).

 

We have agents with our local law enforcement following up on requests.

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We will continue to work with our utilities and road crews to get them any resources they need to help you.​​​​

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TDEC - TEMPORARY WATER CONTACT ADVISORY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is issuing a temporary water contact advisory telling the public to avoid all contact with waterbodies affected by the extreme flooding in East TN.

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This applies to all surface waters in the Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe, and Watauga River watersheds as well as any other waters affected by the flooding.

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MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDER ISSUED:

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The call is for citizens to conserve any water that is for non-essential use. Examples of non-essential use of water are clothes washing, running dishwashers, landscaping irrigation, or washing cars.

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POSTAL SERVICE UPDATE: 

 

Johnson County residents with postal Boxes at the Mountain City Post Office, can now pick up their mail and undeliverable packages at the mobile unit behind the post office. ​

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Johnson County Senior Center is open to those who need internet access. They are also delivering free hot meals to homebound seniors who need assistance. Call 423-727-8883.

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Johnson County Health Department will be closed

through Friday, October 4, 2024.

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Johnson County Schools are closed Monday, September 30-Friday, October 4, 2024

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Shower & Laundy Services are at:

Doe Elementary School 

Mountain City Elementary School

Roan Creek Elementary School

Johnson County High School 

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Laundry Services are at:

Johnson County Middle School

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Free high-speed internet service

is available at the Community Center, 214 College Street, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

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Boil water notice is lifted for Mountain City residents only.

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​Johnson County Public Library

will be operating on a 9-5 schedule this week, starting Monday, 9/30/24. They currently have internet, but no phone.

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