Recalling the local response to a flood five decades ago

Elmira residents answered MCC’s call when a deluge engulfed the downtown of namesake Elmira, NY

By Julian Gavaghan

Last updated on Feb 29, 2024

Posted on Feb 29, 2024

4 min read

Jack Tabbert was among 100 local people who travelled to Elmira, New York to help out after the 1972 flood. [Julian Gavaghan]