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Disaster Area Still Remains A Year After Agnes Flood
A year after tropical storm Agnes, Wilkes Barre Pa endures severe housing shortages and widespread ruin. Residents live in temporary housing as mobile homes line streets while rents climb and recovery lags. The Licherman family recalls evacuation, loss of belongings, and cautious hope amid a city still grappling with debris and trauma.
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