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Impact Plastics in Erwin says some employees are dead or missing after flood

The company stated that when water began to cover the parking lot and the adjacent service road and the plant lost power, employees were dismissed to go home.

Hurricane Helene floodwaters trapped Tennessee plastics plant employees. Some are among the missing, dead.

Family members say some of their loved ones didn't get word that they could leave, but the plant, Impact Plastics, denies it threatened to fire anyone who left.

Erwin Police Department K-9 found dead after going missing in Unicoi Co. flood

UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. — The Erwin Police Department in Unicoi County said one of its K-9s was found and "no longer with us" after being lost during historic flooding in East Tennessee from Hurricane Helene.

K-9 officer found dead after going missing following historic flooding, officials say

A K-9 officer in Tennessee was found dead after going missing following historic flooding, according to officials.

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East Tennessee K-9 officer found dead after going missing following flood

An East Tennessee police department said one of its K-9 officers was found dead after going missing following historic flooding. The Erwin Police Department said K-9 Scotty went missing from the Bumpass Cove area,

Erwin Community Mourns K-9 Officer Scotty Lost Amidst Catastrophic East Tennessee Flooding

K-9 Scotty from the Erwin Police Department was found dead after he went missing during floods caused by Hurricane Helene.

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'We as a community are rebuilding' | Erwin church accepting donations, giving supplies to areas of Unicoi Co. impacted by flooding

The pastor of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church said people came from as far as Pennsylvania to donate supplies and help the ...

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Tennessee plastic manufacturer addresses ‘missing and deceased employees’ after floods

Impact Plastics issued a press release on Monday stating that the company “expresses sympathy for the missing and deceased ...

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Erwin PD: K-9 Scotty found deceased following flood

The Erwin Police Department announced the tragic passing of one of its K-9 officers following the devastating flooding across ...

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How is the Tennessee National Guard helping after flooding in Unicoi, Erwin

East Tennessee was devastated by Hurricane Helene. Now, the clean-up continues, aided by the Tennessee National Guard.

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Athens Utilities sends crew to help with hurricane relief

Athens Utilities has sent a six-person crew to Erwin, Tennessee, to help restore power after Helene damaged hundreds of poles ...

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Erwin Police Officer Doug Gregg on next steps after Tropical Storm Helene

Erwin Police Officer Doug Gregg talks about next steps in the recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Helene flooded Irwin, ...

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Erwin Utilities CEO gives update on power restoration

At a media breifing Sunday morning, Erwin Utilities CEO, Lee Brown, updated the community on the status of power restoration.

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'We were on an island': First responders recount Unicoi County Hospital rescue mission

Sgt. Josh Ollis said he'll always remember the caskets from nearby graveyards washing by as he attempted to calm frightened ...

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'Dangerous rescue' saves dozens stranded on hospital roof amid Helene deluge

More than 50 people were stranded at Unicoi County Hospital in Erwin, Ballad Health said in a Friday afternoon statement.

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