| California Storm: Torrential Rains Force Evacuation | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1755 |
| Catalog #: | 425571 | |
| Clip Number: | 425571-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-099-01 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Califor5nia - South / Central | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | AERIALS: Suburban DISASTERS: Damage / Aftermath DISASTERS: Storms LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California OCCUPATIONS: Misc | |
| Description: | NO AUDIO Five consecutive days of torrential rains and gale winds batter south-central California. Homes and roads are flooded, bridges washed out, residents marooned. It's the worst flooding in ten years in the area and 16 deaths are related to the weather. Establishing shot - Torrential rains and gale force winds cause havoc with California utility companies and the men who are working out in the elements. MS - Two men on a safety line crossing a half tumbled bridge crossing over very ominous and turbulent waters. MS / Aerial shots of the aftermath caused by the gala force winds and thunderstorms that pounded south-central California. High Angle Shot - Over flowing banks of a river. MS - An open lock on the river letting the overflow of water out. MS - Part of a street and small bridge washed away, very strong current and turbulence going on in that water. | |
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