Hurricane Helene Hits Carolina (1958)

Carolina, United States of America USA. Documentation on file, American commentary. Various shots as hurricane Helene is in progress, showing sheets of rain, windblown trees, and 25ft high waves. MS of flooded road, with mailbox in gutter. From moving car along road, as it comes to a halt where trees have been blown down across road. Various shots of damage caused to buildings which were in the hurricane s path, including shots of telegraph poles which have been blown down, and rooves which have been ripped off. A good shot of a chimney stack hanging across telegraph wires. Interior shots showing army personnel arranging for relief of flooded areas. Various interior shots showing flood victims being tended by Civil Defence and Red Cross. CU. Signpost Horry County Chapter American Red Cross. LS station wagon outside hospital. Various shots in the harbour showing wrecked boats and halfsubmerged yachts. Various shots showing aftermath of hurricane, houses with extensive damage.