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Emery County residents have long recovery after flooding damages homes

By KJZZ · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read
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For many residents of Orangeville and surrounding Emery County, recovering from recent flooding will be a long process. Some homes took on several feet of water during Saturday’s flooding, leaving residents facing extensive cleanup and repairs.

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