The community in Erwin, Tennessee, is in mourning following the tragic loss of 11 employees from Impact Plastics who were swept away by flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Families of the victims claim that workers were not allowed to leave the factory in time to escape the rising waters, despite the severe weather warnings. While the company asserts that there was sufficient time for evacuation, employees contradict this, stating they were forced to stay until it was ‘too late.’ Amidst the outcry for accountability, state investigators are probing the circumstances surrounding the incident. Several other factories nearby managed to successfully evacuate their workers, raising further questions about safety protocols at Impact Plastics. The aftermath has left families anguished and searching for answers as they honor the memory of their loved ones.