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Emergency Incidents
Group arguing with staff at Whitewater Center
Disturbance
US-64, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to the Whitewater Center for a reported complaint of multiple people causing a disturbance with recreation staff because the area was closed.
Propane fire reported near church on Tennessee Avenue
Fire
W Tennessee Ave, Copperhill, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible propane fire next to a church on Tennessee Avenue, with Fannin County units staged nearby. The request to notify those units was canceled after an earlier 911 call about the incident was transferred to Fannin County.
Campers reported safe after rock entrapment concern
Rescue / Entrapment
Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible rescue situation at Thunder Rock, where a 911 caller reported concern that campers might be trapped under rock. It was later reported that everyone had been brought out about an hour earlier.
People screaming for help near Tennessee Avenue
Medical Emergency
W Tennessee Ave, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of people screaming for help near the (number withheld) block of Tennessee Avenue, with the location later updated to around (number withheld) Tennessee Avenue. Units were asked if they had enough resources to handle the possible medical emergency.
Multiple road closures near Copperhill
Road Closure
TN-68, Copperhill, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports road closures in the county, including State Highway 68 near Copperhill and most of the Copperhill area.
Water rescue underway near Oakley Street roof in Copperhill
Medical Emergency
Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible water rescue near Oakley Street, where a person was confirmed on a roof and boat teams, a helicopter, and a Chattanooga response team were being sent. A separate report mentions an active propane tank fire near a church in downtown Knoxville.
Smoke-detector alert, water rescues and bridge hazard reported
Fire Incident
River Dr, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch relayed a basement smoke-detector alert near River Crest, without confirming a fire. Additional radio traffic described water rescues involving people and dogs and an unidentified object, possibly a vehicle, lodged beneath a bridge on Brush Creek Road. Responders requested barricades to keep traffic off the bridge pending inspection.
Flooding at Thunder Rock campground; campers evacuated
Other Non-Crime Event
Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible flooding incident at a campground in the Copperhill, Tennessee area, where people were reportedly removed from the site.
Medical call at River Mist and Gracie Street
Medical Emergency
River Mist Rd, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a medical call near River Mist Road and Gracie Street in Polk County, Tennessee. Rescuers reportedly saw the situation, a CAD run was created, and units were shown on scene.
Person with respiratory distress needs EMS at River Mist Rd
Medical Emergency
River Mist Rd, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders requested an EMS truck for a possible medical emergency involving respiratory distress near River Mist Road and Grassy Creek, with others on scene attempting basic care.
Rescue truck stalled in water at Copperhill waterfront
Medical Emergency
Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a rescue truck stalled in water near the waterfront in the Copperhill area, with water reaching the floorboard and rescue personnel heading to the occupant. Additional UTVs were requested to help with access and movement.
Rescue truck stalled in high water near bar
Traffic
Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a rescue truck stalled in high water near a bar by Ocoee Street, with water reaching the front bumper. Command discussed sending help and starting a wrecker to get the truck out.
Multiple subjects evacuated to shelter near Copperhill
Medical Emergency
Grassy Creek Rd, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible medical or rescue operation in the Copper Hill area, where several people are being moved by ambulance and UTV to a station for shelter near Grassy Creek Road.
Person needing transport from waterfront restaurant
Other Incidents
Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates that parties were reportedly recovered from a downtown building, and one female needs transport from a waterfront restaurant on Ocoee Street.
Helicopter support requested for rescue at Copperhill
Medical Emergency
TN-68 & Grassy Creek Rd, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes coordinated search and rescue operations near Grassy Creek and Highway 68, with requests for helicopters to perform lifts at daylight. Units discuss possible helicopter support from Highway Patrol and Georgia, and mention a possible bridge closure affecting access.
Flood rescue and loose propane tank at home
Fire
Grassy Creek Rd, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible flood situation at a home on Ashy Creek Road, where water was reported entering the house and two people needed to be evacuated by boat. A propane tank was also reported to have broken loose at the location.
Residents assisted out of house at Ocoee Street
Fire
Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure rescue at a house near Ocoee Street and Highway 58. Responders made contact with people inside who were reported to be okay but wanted to leave, and they began planning how to get them out of the house.
Propane tank at risk of floating away in flood
Fire
River Dr, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, swiftwater crews reported a possible hazard involving a propane tank near River Crest that may float away, and another crew was sent to check it.
Two people trapped in car at River Drive
Rescue
River Dr, Copperhill, TN 37317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible water rescue near River Drive, where two people were reported trapped in a car. Units were assigned and briefly re-routed before confirming the response to the location off nearby side roads.
Leaking propane tank floating near homes on River Mist
Fire
River Mist Rd, Copperhill, Tennessee 37317, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible hazardous propane tank leaking and floating near River Mist Road while a crew continues clearing nearby houses. Contact with the crew is being made by phone because there is no radio coverage in the area.
