Hurricane Agnes in the Wyoming Valley
Title | Hurricane Agnes in the Wyoming Valley PDF eBook |
Author | Bryan Glahn |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2017-06-12 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1439661049 |
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding--scheduled long before the storm--proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom.
Emotional and Physical Distress Following Hurricane Agnes in Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania
Title | Emotional and Physical Distress Following Hurricane Agnes in Wyoming Valley of Pennsylvania PDF eBook |
Author | Holger Hansen |
Publisher | |
Pages | 8 |
Release | 1979 |
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Hurricane Agnes in the Wyoming Valley
Title | Hurricane Agnes in the Wyoming Valley PDF eBook |
Author | Bryan Glahn |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1467126055 |
Although history records the hurricane that struck northeastern Pennsylvania in June 1972 as "Agnes," residents of the Wyoming Valley affected by the storm and the resulting damage simply refer to it as "the flood." As the Susquehanna River rose to over 40 feet and left her banks, citizens could do nothing but watch as their lives were forever changed. A raging torrent unearthed dozens of previously resting bodies in the Forty Fort Cemetery, houses were knocked off their foundations or swept away entirely, and citizens took to their boats to rescue those who did not heed the warnings of the sirens that wailed when the waters began to surge through the city streets. And yet, amidst the drama, a wedding-scheduled long before the storm-proceeded, though not quite as envisioned by the bride and groom. The Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. Book jacket.
Long-term Effects of a Major Natural Disaster
Title | Long-term Effects of a Major Natural Disaster PDF eBook |
Author | James Nicholas Logue |
Publisher | |
Pages | 546 |
Release | 1978 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Agnes Revisited
Title | Agnes Revisited PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Hurricane Agnes, 1972 |
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Wyoming Valley Flood Control, Susquehanna River
Title | Wyoming Valley Flood Control, Susquehanna River PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 1976 |
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A Comparison of Lifeline System Vulnerability in Two Large Regional Disasters
Title | A Comparison of Lifeline System Vulnerability in Two Large Regional Disasters PDF eBook |
Author | Janet M. Cullen |
Publisher | |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 1976 |
Genre | Disasters |
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