Overnight, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services was requested to assist emergency response efforts in Fannin County as significant flooding impacted the area.
Our Technical Rescue and Swift Water Rescue personnel deployed to assist with ongoing search and rescue operations. The following units responded:
Technical Rescue 12
Squad 12
Battalion 3
Battalion 1
Swift Water Boat 13
Rescue Boat 20
Dive Truck 20
Personnel have been assigned to assist with search and rescue operations, and as of this morning, our crews have helped make approximately 30 rescues.
We are proud of our personnel for answering the call and putting their specialized training and skills to work to help our neighbors in need.
Please keep the residents of Fannin County, those impacted by the flooding, and all emergency responders working in these challenging conditions in your thoughts.
Thanks to Fox 5 Atlanta for the cover photo.
Posted : November 05, 2026
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