Flood Special: WPA Relief Efforts in Pennsylvania, 1936

This silent film documents the extensive flood relief operations by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Pennsylvania during the devastating floods of 1936. It captures the aftermath in various towns, including Sharpsburg, where stores are cleared of flood-damaged goods; McKees Rocks, with safety instructions posted; and Johnstown, where water still stands in the streets. The film shows WPA workers cleaning up debris, distributing water, and aiding in rescue operations in Harrisburg with canoes and rowboats. Scenes also depict the community support from the Salvation Army and the use of an inclined railway for evacuation in flooded areas.