Catholic Charities of East TN sends second supply truck to Copperhill to help flooding victims

What This Story Is About Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is sending a second truckload of supplies to Copperhill as families and businesses recover from flooding in Polk County. Why It Matters Residents need help drying out buildings, preventing mold and making homes habitable again. What Happens Next The organization plans to send case managers to Copperhill next week and is continuing to collect cleaning supplies and basic necessities.

For Context The first delivery on Tuesday included diapers and cleaning supplies. The second focuses on needs identified with Copperhill emergency management, including equipment to dry out buildings. Catch Up Polk County was hit with massive flooding following heavy rainfall on Nov. 4.

Group says latest delivery focuses on drying out homes and businesses as Tennessee remains under a state of emergency KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is sending a second truckload of supplies to Copperhill, where families and businesses are cleaning up after flooding in Polk County. The organization said the latest delivery is focused on helping people dry out their homes and businesses and prevent mold.

Summary of the outlet's own feed. From WVLT (Knoxville), November 12, 2026.