Another tornado struck in Grainger County, situated approximately a two-hour drive northeast of Morgan County. The weather service reported that the EF1 tornado in Thorn Hill had estimated peak winds of 110 mph. This marked the fourth confirmed tornado to ever make landfall in Grainger County, as per the agency’s records.
Captain Stacey Heatherly of the Tennessee Highway Patrol informed the station that 30 troopers had been dispatched to Morgan County for assistance. “At present, our strike team is active to ensure that we support the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office,” she stated. “Our primary goal is to provide aid wherever needed.”
Aaron Evans, a member of the sheriff’s office, disclosed that local, county, and state first responders, in collaboration with emergency personnel from various agencies and counties, were engaged in search and rescue missions. A representative from the City of Oak Ridge told WVLT News that the city’s fire department was also mobilizing resources and aid to assist in Morgan County.
An Emergency Operations Center was swiftly established, and essential services such as electricity, phone, and internet communications were affected by the disaster. Furthermore, efforts were being made to address the impact on these vital services.
Furthermore, the text also mentioned the reactions of Arab-Americans who had supported Trump in response to a recent plan concerning Gaza, as well as the search for a missing plane off the coast of Alaska with 10 individuals on board. Additionally, it touched upon Netanyahu’s reaction to the potential presence of U.S. soldiers in Gaza as part of Trump’s proposed plan.
