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Volunteers install signage along “The Old 56 Trail”

Cpl. Zachary Harrison (right), a Sevierville, Tenn.,

Garrison staff members, all practicing social distancing

(left to right) Lonny Eldridge, Willard Bay Gardens,

Elizabeth, a Northrop Grumman volunteer, levels mulch

Volunteers within the Onslow County community shovel

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(Left to Right) Lance Van Wormer, Heather Brown, Christy

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property on the Meramec River. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Sandbagging becomes a community effort as hundreds of residents and volunteers fight the rising waters of the Red River of the North in Fargo, North Dakota. FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Residents build up a sandbag levee as residents and volunteers fight the rising waters of the Red River. FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/15/1997 -- Residents build up levees with sandbags as residents and volunteers prepare for the rising waters of the Red River of the North. FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/15/1997 -- Newly filled sandbags are moved around by truck to a levee that's being raised. The entire community is working with volunteers to protect neighborhoods from the rising waters of the Red River of the North. FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, 04/15/1997 -- Residents and volunteers build a levee with sandbags to try and protect a neighborhood from the rising water of the Red River of the North. In less than 12 hours Grand Forks will be underwater. FEMA/David Saville

Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , March 24, 2009 -- Members of the North Dakota National Guard and civilian flood-fighting volunteers fill sandbags at the Fargodome in Fargo, N. D. , March 24, 2009. The sandbags are being used to block the rising waters of the Red River. (U. S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp/Released)

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009 -- A volunteer carries sand bags towards the area on the East Dike in Fargo, North Dakota where a temporary levee is being built on the banks of the Red River. The Red River is expected to crest on Saturday at over 41 feet. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009 -- Over 3 million sand bags were filled by volunteers in Fargo, ND in anticipation of the Red River flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Rock Springs, WI, July 10, 2008 -- Local volunteers help the Salvation Army support sand bagging operations in anticipation of more flooding. FEMA supports the Salvation Army as well as many other volunteer operations in a disaster.situation. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Sandbagging becomes a community effort as hundreds of residents and volunteers fight the rising waters of the Red River. FEMA/David Saville

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, July 6th, 2008--The Army Corps of Engineers works to repair a road to improve access into Oakville. This will also contain the flow of the Iowa River which breached it's levee in mid June. After the road is repaired the Corps can begin repairing the levee which will bring relief to the town of Oakville. Susie Shapira/FEMA

Flooding - Angola, La. , May 24, 2011 -- Angola State Penitentiary evacuated some of the inmates to Camp C due to the high waters in the Mississippi River to keep them safe in higher ground. Foot, river and air patrols continuously safe guard the perimeter and monitor the river levels. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , March 30, 2009 -- Flood waters up to the mailbox in Minnesota along the Red River. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, July 25, 2008 -- Steve Fausch (left), Maintenance Manager for the Mayflower Dormitory at the University of Iowa, explains some of the damage done to the building's heating, cooling, water, and electrical systems by last month's massive flood to FEMA Building Assessment Team (BAT) member David Fila, Dave Flumerfelt with Mitigation, and BAT member Ryan Hembree. The Mayflower is the largest dorm at UI; getting it ready for students is a priority for FEMA. the university, and the state. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

A weapons cache comprised of hundreds of munitions and many large weapons systems unearthed by Iraqi Security Forces and U.S. Army Soldiers lies in a holding area in Bani Said.

[Hurricane Dolly] Raymondville, TX, July 25, 2008 -- Flood waters remain in some neighborhoods in North Raymondville. Vehicle access to the neighborhoods is limited. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The northwest corner of the Marmadke school complex, which houses the middle school classrooms, lies collapsed from the force of the tornado which struck this community of 1100 people on April 2nd. Storms and tornadoes that impacted the central and northeastern portions of the state the first three days of the month resulted in a federal disaster declaration for seven counties. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, 9th Ward, LA ,11-01-05 -- Only residents and workers are allowed though this 9th ward security check point. The 9th ward is still without utilities. Hundreds of thousands of former New Orleans residents and buisnesses are displaced. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_Scarl_TPIA_4-29-06] Acting Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett [and other Interior officials and staff joining] Take Pride in America volunteers for cleanup event, [along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, organized by the environmental action group, Living Lands and Waters] [48-DPA-N_Scarl_TPIA_4-29-06_DSC_0473.JPG]

Prof. Marshall H. Saville - Glass negative photogrpah. Public domain.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 11, 2007 - Work on the group site in south Greensburg is progressing rapidly. Plans are for as many as 350 units. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A Worker installs a new fence before construction repairs are started at the Sumter Regional Hospital. The hospital was damage extensively by the Georgia tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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