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24/7 Emergency Service (423) 228-1182
45 Minute Response Time
CHATTANOOGA & NW GEORGIA

24/7 Restoration Across the Chattanooga Metro & Two-State Territory

From Chattanooga's urban neighborhoods and the mountain communities of Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, and the Tennessee River Gorge through the eastern Hamilton County suburbs of Hixson, Harrison, Ooltewah, and Apison, north through Soddy Daisy, south into the Georgia communities of Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, and Flintstone in Catoosa and Walker Counties, southeast through Dalton and Cohutta in Whitfield County, and east through the Bradley County city of Cleveland and the Polk County Ocoee River communities of Benton and Ocoee, our IICRC-certified technicians understand the distinct restoration challenges facing properties across the Chattanooga metro and surrounding two-state territory. Whether you're dealing with South Chickamauga Creek flooding, Tennessee River events, tornado damage from Dixie Alley's severe spring storm season, ice storm pipe bursts, or mold driven by the region's humid subtropical summers, we arrive within 45 minutes. We serve homeowners, businesses, and property managers throughout the territory, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

24/7 Emergency Service 911 Restoration of Chattanooga (423) 228-1182
Location
8111 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Response
45-minute arrival
Hours
24/7 · 365 days
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WHAT WE DO

Emergency Restoration Services in Chattanooga, TN & Northwest Georgia

Water Damage

South Chickamauga Creek and Tennessee River flooding through Chattanooga's established neighborhoods, severe spring thunderstorm basement flooding, burst pipes from Tennessee ice storm events, and plumbing failures throughout the two-state residential inventory. 24/7 response.

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Fire Damage

Complete fire and smoke damage restoration across the territory -- from historic properties in downtown Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain through the established neighborhoods of Hixson, Harrison, and Ooltewah to the industrial and residential properties of Dalton and Cleveland.

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Mold Remediation

The Tennessee Valley's humid subtropical climate -- over 55 inches of annual rainfall and sustained summer heat -- creates persistent mold risk after any water intrusion event. Certified remediation and moisture source correction throughout both states.

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Sewage Cleanup

Emergency sewage cleanup for older municipal infrastructure neighborhoods in Chattanooga, Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, and Dalton, and the private septic systems serving the rural and mountain communities throughout the territory. 24/7 response.

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Commercial Restoration

Rapid restoration for Erlanger Health System, CHI Memorial Hospital, the Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant, Dalton's carpet manufacturing industry anchors, Cleveland's manufacturing corridor, and businesses throughout the two-state territory.

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Reconstruction

From tornado structural rebuilds and South Chickamauga Creek flood restoration through ice storm damage repairs and fire damage reconstruction -- one local Chattanooga company serving both Tennessee and Georgia, no subcontractors.

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Biohazard Cleanup

Certified biohazard and crime scene cleanup serving Chattanooga Police, Hamilton County Sheriff, Catoosa County Sheriff, Walker County Sheriff, Whitfield County Sheriff, and families throughout the two-state territory with full Tennessee and Georgia regulatory compliance.

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Sanitization

EPA-approved disinfection for Chattanooga homes, Tennessee Aquarium and Lookout Mountain tourism properties, Erlanger and CHI Memorial healthcare facilities, Dalton manufacturing campuses, and commercial properties throughout the territory.

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Storm Damage

Immediate response to Dixie Alley tornadoes, Tennessee ice storms, South Chickamauga Creek and Tennessee River flooding, and the severe spring and summer thunderstorms that produce damaging hail and straight-line winds throughout the Tennessee Valley.

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Emergency Water Damage Restoration in Chattanooga

Water damage in the Chattanooga area is shaped by the Tennessee Valley's position at the convergence of multiple river and creek watershed systems, its high annual rainfall, and a topography that concentrates runoff from the surrounding mountains and plateaus directly into populated valleys. South Chickamauga Creek is the defining water damage risk for Chattanooga's east side -- the creek drains a large watershed from the east and flows through the Brainerd, East Brainerd, and East Ridge communities before joining the Tennessee River. The Brainerd neighborhood has experienced significant flooding multiple times over the decades as the creek's watershed developed and impervious surface coverage increased, concentrating storm runoff that historically would have been absorbed by the land. Properties along and near the South Chickamauga Creek corridor -- from the communities north of Ringgold through East Ridge and Brainerd -- face recurring flood risk during significant rainfall events that moves quickly from upstream terrain into the valley.

The Tennessee River itself, while regulated by TVA's Chickamauga Dam and the upstream dam system, remains a flood factor for properties along the waterfront and in the low-lying communities near the river's edge throughout the Chattanooga corridor. North Chickamauga Creek drains the communities of Soddy Daisy and the northern Hamilton County plateau communities before joining the Tennessee River north of Chattanooga, and its flooding affects properties throughout the northern portion of the territory during major rainfall events. Beyond the river systems, Chattanooga's position in the humid subtropical South means that the territory receives over 55 inches of annual rainfall -- and the intense convective storms that produce that rainfall in spring and summer can deliver several inches in a matter of hours, overwhelming drainage infrastructure and producing flash flooding throughout the valley communities. Ice storms -- a recurring winter reality even in the South -- create pipe burst events throughout the territory when freezing rain knocks out power and allows homes to cool to outdoor temperatures. Our team responds 24/7 to all water damage events throughout both states.

Water Damage Restoration Services

  • Inspection and damage assessment
  • Water extraction with industrial pumps
  • Structural drying and dehumidification
  • Cleaning and sanitization
  • Restoration and repairs

Common Causes of Water Damage in Chattanooga

  • South Chickamauga Creek flooding through Brainerd, East Ridge, and East Brainerd
  • North Chickamauga Creek flooding in Soddy Daisy and northern Hamilton County
  • Spring and summer flash flooding from intense Tennessee Valley thunderstorms
  • Burst pipes during Tennessee and Georgia ice storm freeze events
  • Tornado damage creating roof breaches and water intrusion
  • Plumbing and appliance failures in older Chattanooga and Dalton neighborhoods

Emergency Fire Damage Restoration in Chattanooga

A fire leaves behind far more than visible damage. Smoke penetrates walls, ductwork, and personal belongings, and soot continues corroding surfaces long after the flames are out. The Chattanooga territory's building inventory spans a wide range of construction types and eras, each presenting distinct fire and smoke damage characteristics. Downtown Chattanooga's historic structures -- the warehouses, row buildings, and commercial properties along the North Shore and the established residential neighborhoods of the Northshore, Highland Park, and St. Elmo communities -- carry older construction systems where smoke penetrates plaster, original woodwork, and older HVAC configurations in ways that require thorough and expert remediation. The mountain communities of Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain include properties with older heating systems and wood construction that carry specific fire risk profiles. In Dalton, the carpet manufacturing industry's large industrial facilities present commercial fire scenarios that require rapid and large-scale response.

911 Restoration of Chattanooga provides full-service fire damage restoration throughout the two-state territory -- from emergency board-up through complete structural rebuilds -- for all property types across Hamilton, Bradley, and Polk Counties in Tennessee and Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield Counties in Georgia.

Fire Restoration Services

  • Smoke and soot removal from all surfaces
  • Thermal fogging and ozone odor treatment
  • Structural assessment and repairs
  • Content cleaning and pack-out
  • Board-up and property security services

What We Restore After Fire Damage

  • Walls, ceilings, and structural elements
  • HVAC systems and ductwork
  • Furniture and upholstery
  • Electronics and appliances
  • Personal belongings and documents

Mold Remediation & Removal in Chattanooga

Mold is a persistent and year-round challenge throughout the Chattanooga territory, driven by the Tennessee Valley's humid subtropical climate and high annual rainfall. Chattanooga averages over 55 inches of rain annually -- more than Seattle -- and the summer heat and humidity that accompany that rainfall create baseline mold growth conditions in any property with moisture vulnerabilities from late spring through early fall. Crawl space construction is standard throughout much of the territory's residential inventory, and crawl spaces in the Tennessee Valley's climate face chronic moisture exposure from the ground and from humid summer air that condenses on cooler structural framing and subfloor systems. Properties throughout Chattanooga, Hixson, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, and the surrounding communities with crawl space foundations that predate modern vapor barrier standards carry ongoing mold risk in their structural framing that exists independently of any flood or plumbing event.

The territory's recurring flood history -- particularly the South Chickamauga Creek flooding events that have affected properties throughout the Brainerd and East Ridge corridors -- creates a mold legacy that persists long after the visible flood damage is addressed. Properties that experienced flooding and were dried with consumer equipment rather than professional moisture assessment to verified content targets may carry active mold in lower-level wall assemblies and framing that was never fully remediated. In the Tennessee Valley's humid summers, that mold does not dry out between seasons -- it grows continuously. Our certified mold remediation specialists use moisture meters, thermal imaging, and air quality testing to find mold in both visible and concealed locations, address the underlying moisture driver, and restore properties to safe indoor air quality standards.

Mold Remediation Services

  • Professional inspection and testing
  • Containment to prevent spore spread
  • HEPA filtration and air scrubbing
  • Safe removal and antimicrobial treatment
  • Moisture source identification and repair

Signs Your Property Needs Mold Remediation

  • Musty or earthy odors in crawl spaces, lower levels, or enclosed rooms
  • Visible mold growth on walls, ceilings, or structural framing
  • History of flooding, water intrusion, or plumbing failure
  • Allergy or respiratory symptoms that worsen indoors
  • Discoloration or staining on walls, ceilings, or crawl space framing

Sewage Cleanup in Chattanooga

Raw sewage is a Category 3 biohazard containing bacteria, viruses, and parasites that pose serious health risks to everyone in the affected property. Sewage backup throughout the Chattanooga territory occurs most commonly during the intense spring and summer storm events when the combined sewer infrastructure of Chattanooga's older established neighborhoods and the adjacent Georgia communities of Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe is pushed past capacity by stormwater infiltration. The same flash flooding events that produce South Chickamauga Creek flooding also push sewer systems to their limits in the connected neighborhoods, creating dual flooding and sewage contamination risk in low-lying properties throughout the corridor. Rural communities throughout the mountain areas of Signal Mountain, Trenton, and the Ocoee River communities of Benton and Old Fort rely on private septic systems that face failure risk when sustained heavy rainfall saturates soils and prevents drain field function. In Dalton's older established neighborhoods and the rural communities of Cohutta and Ringgold, aging clay-tile sewer lateral failures are a recurring cause of sewage emergencies. Our team responds 24/7 throughout both states.

Sewage Cleanup Process

  • Emergency sewage extraction
  • Contaminated material removal
  • Professional-grade sanitization
  • Odor removal treatment
  • Structural drying and restoration

Health Threats We Address

  • E. coli and other bacteria
  • Hepatitis and viral pathogens
  • Parasites and protozoa
  • Toxic gases and fumes
  • Secondary mold growth
⚠️ Warning: Never attempt sewage cleanup yourself. Contact our 24/7 emergency line immediately at (423) 228-1182 for safe, professional cleanup.

Commercial Restoration in Chattanooga

The Chattanooga territory encompasses one of the Southeast's most diverse and economically dynamic commercial landscapes. Erlanger Health System and CHI Memorial Hospital anchor Chattanooga's major healthcare sector, serving as regional medical centers for the full two-state territory and beyond. The Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant -- VW's first North American manufacturing facility, producing the Atlas and ID.4 for the North American market -- represents one of the most significant manufacturing investments in Tennessee history and generates an extensive supplier and logistics ecosystem throughout the territory. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, headquartered in Chattanooga, anchors the city's major financial services employment base. Chattanooga's Tennessee Aquarium, the Lookout Mountain attractions including Rock City and Ruby Falls, and the waterfront tourism economy generate a substantial hospitality and visitor services commercial sector.

Dalton, Georgia -- located 30 miles south of Chattanooga -- is the undisputed center of the global floor covering industry. Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries, Engineered Floors, and Interface, among dozens of other major manufacturers, operate facilities in and around Dalton that collectively produce the majority of the world's carpet and flooring products. A property emergency in a Dalton manufacturing facility carries production and supply chain consequences that extend far beyond the physical damage. 911 Restoration of Chattanooga provides rapid commercial restoration for all property types throughout both states, 24 hours a day.

Commercial Properties We Restore

  • Erlanger Health System, CHI Memorial Hospital, and regional healthcare facilities
  • Volkswagen Chattanooga and automotive supplier and logistics facilities
  • Dalton carpet and floor covering manufacturing campuses and facilities
  • Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and Chattanooga tourism properties
  • Cleveland manufacturing corridor and Bradley County industrial properties
  • Multi-family residential buildings throughout the two-state territory

Commercial Restoration Services

  • 24/7 emergency response for business properties
  • Water extraction and structural drying
  • Fire and smoke damage restoration
  • Mold remediation for commercial spaces
  • Contents pack-out and storage
  • Complete reconstruction services

Reconstruction Services in Chattanooga

When damage goes beyond surface-level cleanup, full reconstruction is the path forward. 911 Restoration of Chattanooga manages the entire process from initial damage assessment through final finishing work for homes and businesses throughout the two-state territory. We handle all damage types -- from tornado structural rebuilds and South Chickamauga Creek flood restoration through ice storm structural repairs, fire damage reconstruction in historic Chattanooga properties, and mold damage remediation requiring framing replacement across Hamilton, Bradley, and Polk Counties in Tennessee and Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield Counties in Georgia.

The territory's building diversity demands reconstruction expertise across a wide range: the historic brick and frame commercial and residential construction of downtown Chattanooga's established neighborhoods; the mid-century residential construction throughout Hixson, Brainerd, and East Ridge; the mountain community homes of Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain; the industrial construction of Dalton's manufacturing corridor; and the newer residential and commercial development throughout Ooltewah, Cleveland, and Ringgold. We work within both Tennessee and Georgia building codes across the full territory.

Reconstruction Services

  • Complete structural repairs and rebuilds
  • Foundation and framing restoration
  • Roof replacement after tornado, hail, ice storm, or fire damage
  • Drywall installation and finishing
  • Electrical and plumbing system restoration
  • Flooring, tile, and finishing work

Damage Types Requiring Reconstruction

  • Tornado structural damage throughout the two-state territory
  • South Chickamauga Creek and Tennessee River flood damage
  • Ice storm roof damage and structural failure
  • Fire damage requiring full structural repairs
  • Mold damage requiring crawl space, wall, and framing replacement
  • Commercial and industrial property rebuilds following major damage events

Crime Scene & Biohazard Cleanup in Chattanooga

911 Restoration of Chattanooga provides certified biohazard and crime scene cleanup throughout the two-state territory -- serving Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff, Bradley County Sheriff, Catoosa County Sheriff, Walker County Sheriff, Whitfield County Sheriff, and all law enforcement agencies, property management companies, and families across Chattanooga, Hixson, Soddy Daisy, Ooltewah, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Dalton, Cleveland, and all surrounding communities. Every job is handled with complete discretion, genuine compassion, and strict compliance with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Georgia EPD regulations governing biohazardous waste handling and disposal.

Biohazard Situations We Handle

  • Crime scene cleanup and remediation
  • Unattended death and decomposition cleanup
  • Blood and bodily fluid removal
  • Hoarding cleanup and sanitization
  • Infectious disease decontamination
  • Vehicle biohazard cleanup

Why Choose Professional Biohazard Cleanup

  • OSHA-compliant safety procedures
  • Proper disposal per Tennessee TDEC and Georgia EPD regulations
  • Complete sanitization and deodorization
  • Discreet service protecting your privacy
  • EPA-approved cleaning products
  • Licensed and insured technicians in both Tennessee and Georgia

Sanitization & Disinfection Services in Chattanooga

Professional sanitization services for homes, businesses, and commercial properties throughout the two-state territory. Erlanger Health System, CHI Memorial Hospital, and the regional healthcare facilities throughout both states create consistent institutional demand for hospital-grade disinfection at a documented, verifiable standard. The Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the broader Chattanooga tourism economy generate commercial sanitization demand from visitor-facing properties serving the millions of tourists who visit the Tennessee Valley annually. Dalton's floor covering manufacturing facilities require professional disinfection to meet the documented standards that large industrial operations maintain. Properties throughout the territory that experienced flooding or sewage backup require professional disinfection to verify that biohazard contamination has been properly addressed before reoccupancy.

Properties That Need Professional Sanitization

  • Erlanger, CHI Memorial, and regional healthcare facilities throughout both states
  • Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, and Chattanooga tourism and hospitality properties
  • Dalton manufacturing campuses and industrial facilities
  • Schools and childcare centers throughout the two-state territory
  • Properties following sewage backups or flood contamination events
  • Multi-family residential buildings and commercial properties throughout the territory

Sanitization Services

  • EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectants
  • Electrostatic sprayer application for complete surface coverage
  • High-touch surface sanitization
  • Air quality improvement treatments
  • HVAC system cleaning and disinfection
  • Post-sanitization verification

Storm & Disaster Damage Restoration in Chattanooga

The Chattanooga territory sits in the heart of Dixie Alley -- the southeastern extension of tornado country that generates some of the most powerful and destructive tornado events recorded in the United States. Tennessee and northwest Georgia are fully within the most active zone of the Dixie Alley corridor, and the Chattanooga metro and surrounding communities have experienced significant tornado events over the decades. The April 2011 Super Outbreak -- the largest tornado outbreak in recorded history -- produced violent tornadoes throughout the Southeast including significant events in Tennessee and Georgia, and the region's tornado vulnerability is not a historical footnote but an annual spring reality. Spring severe weather season, which peaks from March through May, delivers repeated supercell thunderstorms capable of tornadoes, large hail that strips roofing and siding, and the damaging straight-line winds that accompany these systems throughout both states.

Tennessee ice storms represent a distinct and damaging winter risk even in the mid-South. The state sits in the climatological transition zone where Gulf moisture and Arctic air produce extended freezing rain events -- and when those events knock out power for multiple days and allow homes to cool to outdoor temperatures, pipes in crawl spaces, exterior walls, and unheated spaces freeze and burst when heat is restored. The Chattanooga territory's heavy annual rainfall ensures that spring flooding events are a recurring seasonal reality, particularly along South Chickamauga Creek, North Chickamauga Creek, and the Ocoee River corridor. Our team responds immediately to all storm and disaster events throughout both states, 24 hours a day.

Storm Damage We Restore

  • Tornado structural damage throughout the two-state territory
  • Large hail damage to roofing and siding across the territory
  • Ice storm roof damage and burst pipe aftermath
  • South Chickamauga Creek and Tennessee River flooding
  • Flash flooding from intense Tennessee Valley convective storms
  • Straight-line wind and severe thunderstorm structural damage

Storm Damage Restoration Services

  • Emergency board-up and tarping services
  • Water extraction from storm flooding
  • Structural drying and dehumidification
  • Roof repairs and replacement
  • Window and door restoration
  • Complete reconstruction after severe storm events
WHY CHOOSE US

Why Chattanooga Home & Business Owners Choose 911 Restoration

24/7 Emergency Response Across Two States

We answer your call any time for properties throughout the Tennessee territory -- Chattanooga, Hixson, Soddy Daisy, Harrison, Ooltewah, Apison, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Cleveland, Benton, and Ocoee -- and throughout the Georgia territory -- Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Flintstone, Trenton, Dalton, Cohutta, and McDonald. Nights, weekends, holidays, and during active storm events.

45-Minute Response Time Throughout the Territory

Fast arrival is critical in the Tennessee Valley's climate. Mold risk after water intrusion escalates quickly in the high-humidity summers. Tornado damage left unsecured compounds through weather infiltration. South Chickamauga Creek flooding events move fast and damage spreads quickly -- speed matters throughout this territory.

IICRC Certified Technicians Who Know the Tennessee Valley

Our team understands the specific challenges of this territory -- South Chickamauga Creek and Tennessee River flooding dynamics, the crawl space mold conditions that the region's humid climate creates, Dixie Alley tornado risk, ice storm pipe burst patterns, and the full range of building types from historic downtown Chattanooga to Dalton's industrial facilities.

Licensed in Both Tennessee and Georgia

We carry contractor licenses, insurance, and regulatory compliance in both Tennessee and Georgia -- serving all communities in the two-state territory under both states' building codes and environmental regulations without requiring property owners to coordinate across state lines.

Direct Insurance Coordination for All Major Carriers

We work directly with your insurance company and handle documentation and billing on your behalf, simplifying the claims process for homeowners and businesses throughout both Tennessee and Georgia.

Full-Service Restoration -- No Subcontractors

One local Chattanooga company handles everything from emergency cleanup through complete reconstruction throughout both states. No handoffs, no subcontractor delays, no gaps in accountability from the first call through project completion.

Frequently Asked Chattanooga Emergency Restoration Questions

How quickly can you respond to a water damage emergency in Chattanooga?
Our restoration team typically arrives within 45 minutes of your call anywhere in Chattanooga, Hixson, Soddy Daisy, Harrison, Ooltewah, Signal Mountain, and all surrounding Hamilton County communities. For Cleveland and Bradley County, and for the Georgia communities of Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Dalton, and all surrounding areas, response times may vary slightly. Call (423) 228-1182 for immediate assistance -- we dispatch the nearest available team around the clock.
My property has flooded from South Chickamauga Creek before -- is there ongoing mold risk I should know about?
Yes -- this is one of the most important questions for property owners in the Brainerd, East Ridge, and East Brainerd corridors. Properties that have experienced South Chickamauga Creek flooding and were dried using consumer dehumidifiers and fans rather than professional moisture assessment to verified content targets may carry active mold in lower-level wall assemblies, floor systems, and structural framing. In the Tennessee Valley's humid summers, mold that establishes after a flood event does not dry out between seasons -- it continues growing in concealed spaces year-round. Signs include a persistent musty odor in lower levels, unexplained respiratory symptoms that improve when you leave the house, or visible staining at or below historical flood waterlines. Call us at (423) 228-1182 -- we can assess whether active moisture or mold is present and determine the appropriate remediation scope.
Does 911 Restoration of Chattanooga work with insurance companies?
Yes. We work directly with all major insurance carriers and handle the full documentation and claims process on your behalf. Our team thoroughly documents all damage and works with your adjuster directly, minimizing your out-of-pocket costs and stress throughout the claims process in both Tennessee and Georgia.
What should I do while waiting for your team to arrive?
If it is safe to do so, shut off the water source, move valuables to dry areas, and avoid walking through standing water near electrical outlets or appliances. If you suspect sewage contamination, do not enter the affected area. After tornado or severe wind damage, do not enter any area with compromised structural integrity. Do not attempt mold removal yourself. Our team will handle everything when we arrive.
What areas of Tennessee and Georgia do you serve?
In Tennessee we serve Chattanooga, Hixson, Harrison, Ooltewah, Apison, Soddy Daisy, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Cleveland, Benton, Ocoee, and Old Fort. In Georgia we serve Rossville, Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Flintstone, Trenton, Dalton, Cohutta, and McDonald, along with all surrounding communities throughout the two-state territory.

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