9 children, 2 workers rescued from Erin daycare amid flooding

ERIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Nine children and two workers were rescued from a daycare as floodwaters swept through the area.

Erin Police Chief Mark Moore told News 2 the 11 people were rescued from Ms. Katie’s Kids daycare on Store Front Drive Wednesday, May 22 and were taken to City Hall for safety.

Severe weather risk Wednesday and into holiday weekend

This comes as heavy rain fell across Erin and most of Houston County.

The conditions of those rescued is not known at this time.

  • Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
    Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
  • Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
    Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
  • Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
    Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
  • Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
    Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
  • Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)
    Erin flooding (Courtesy: Mark Moore)

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