Agnes 50: Life After the Flood

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 5 PM
Repeats Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 AM

On Friday, June 23, 1972, Pennsylvania suffered the wrath of Hurricane Agnes, which at the time was the costliest hurricane to hit the United States and would claim the lives of 128 people in the storm’s path. 

In this documentary, various officials, residents and community leaders share memories of Agnes, describe how their towns were affected and discuss the work that has been done over the years to mitigate the adverse effects of future flooding. 

Interviewees include David DeCosmo, former WYOU news broadcaster; Andrew Stuhl, professor at Bucknell University; Lara Fowler, professor at Penn State University; Wilkes-Barre Fire Chief Jay Delaney; Jim Charles of the Selinsgrove Flood Task Force; and Chris Belleman, executive director of the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority.