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Deadly flooding confirmed in Unicoi Co., more than 30 people missing, EMA director says

EMA Director Jimmy Erwin said at a news conference on Saturday that around three dozen people are missing.
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UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — There has been deadly flooding in Unicoi County, according to Emergency Management Agency Director Jimmy Erwin.

Erwin said at a news conference on Saturday that around three dozen people are missing. Erwin did not say how many people have died, but that more information is expected to be released Sunday.

A curfew in the county is in effect from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

This story was originally published by WCYB. This story will be updated when more information is available. 

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