POLK COUNTY, Tenn — McCaysville and Copperhill officials say supplies are available as recovery and cleanup efforts continue in the cities; they are also asking for volunteers.
Both cities are asking residents and business owners to place flood-damaged items on the street or sidewalks for pickup.
Residents have also been asked to leave at least one lane of travel open for emergency and cleanup crews.
Food, clothing and cleaning supplies are available to anyone in need, including residents in Polk County, McCaysville and surrounding areas.
Those in need can find supplies at First Baptist Church of McCaysville and the building just below Papa’s Pizza on Blue Ridge Drive.
Hot meals are also being served at McCaysville City Park.
Police Chief and Public Safety Director Michael Earley announced in a Facebook post that the McCaysville Water Department is actively trying to restore water throughout the city.
Chief Earley said crews are working tirelessly to help the community recover and is committed to supporting residents.
He also shared that Toccoa Avenue, Highway 68 through Copperhill, and Blue Ridge Drive at East and West Tennessee remain closed.
Volunteers are also still needed to assist with cleaning and recovery efforts.
Anyone who wants to help must register at the Incident Command Center behind McCaysville City Hall before being assigned.
The boil water advisory in Copperhill remains in place, but residents can find drinking water at Luttrell's Hardware, 625 Ocoee St., and water for flushing toilets at Copperhill City Hall, along with other supplies.
The American Red Cross is also offering housing, food, supply, and transportation assistance for North Georgia residents.
The city of Copperhill is urging residents to take photos and videos before starting cleanup efforts, for insurance purposes.
They are also asking people to follow all road closures, avoid driving through flooded roads, and make sure damaged buildings are safe before entering.
Those wanting to volunteer can join the Grounded Boots Relief volunteers at Piggly Wiggly, 125 Five Points Drive, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Copperhill Post Office operations have moved to the Ducktown Post Office (1656 N. Highway 68) until further notice. You can pick up P.O. Box mail there with a photo ID.