Members of the Manchester Fire Department improvissed to find ways of evacuating families when floodwaters threatened homes, often using personal equipment in the effort. (Lee Krohn photo)
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Seen the day after Irene blew through town, the bridge in Jamaica over which Route 30 runs was completely washed away. (Brandon Canevari photo)


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Flood waters rose sharply in East Arlington as the banks of the Peter Brook overflowed. (Andrew McKeever photo)

In Sunderland, the Peter Brook's storm surge cut off residents living on Prouty Hill Road by washing out the road. (Andrew McKeever photo)

This trailer was swept down the waters near the Batten Kill by the Arlington Rec Park, where it was trapped under a bridge on Route 313. (Andrew McKeever photo)