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Flooding worsens in Pennsylvania as Susquehanna crest nears
The Susquehanna River crest threatens central and northeastern Pennsylvania with 8 to 12 feet above flood stage. Thousands more evacuations expected as floods worsen. Governor Shapp calls National Guardsmen and President Ford declares a federal disaster area. Williamsport Wilkes-Barre and Milton brace as four feet of water floods Milton town, boats used for transport.
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Susquehanna River
Pennsylvania
Milton J Shapp
Ford
Shapp
Susquehanna
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Craig C. Williams
State Civil Defense Director
Sunbury
Milton
Wilkes- Barre
Harrisburg
Maurice Goddard
State Department of Environmental Resources
Lewisburg
Eric Specht