TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 7, 2024

A Newport attorney is helping Cocke County residents navigate the FEMA assistance process after Hurricane Helene. Candice Mendez, a local resident herself, has been assisting Cocke County residents with registering for federal aid. With her legal background and experience helping Hurricane Katrina survivors, Mendez organized two clinics this past weekend. She tells News 6 that an additional clinic will be held this week on Wednesday at Bridgeport Elementary School. Lawyers interested in helping should contact Mendez at 865-474-0380 or Cmendez.law@gmail.com. FEMA is offering initial assistance of $750 to qualified applicants in Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, Carter and Washington counties. The TBA Disaster Resources page offers general information for those impacted by disasters, as well as those seeking to provide assistance. The TBA's Helene Disaster Response page has information and resources specific to this disaster.