Johnson County mayor declares State of Emergency

JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson County Mayor Larry Potter has declared a State of Emergency for all residents.

According to a release from the mayor’s office, all residents are asked to stay off the roads unless emergency services instruct them to do otherwise.

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The release said all of Johnson County is without electricity and internet.

Earlier Friday, the county announced that First Christian Church Life Center (401 West Main Street, Mountain City) has a shelter open for those seeking refuge.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said Highway 421 in Trade and Highway 321 are flooded.

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