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New Orleans, LA, 5-18-06 -- The progress of repairs to the 9th Ward Levee that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA provides Public Assistance funds to repair New Orleans Levee's to Category 4 Levee's by June 1. Marvin Nauman/FEMA

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Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Now that the roadways have been cleared and residents can access their properties, heavy cleanup equipment is moving debris as fast as possible. FEMA makes grants to cities and towns for cleanup, obtained by applying for Public Assistance funds. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield Beach, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 8, 2009 -- At the Fulton County Emergency Management office, FEMA Public Assistance Project Officer Armand Ruocco confers with state Lead Public Assistance Officer Martin(Marty) Itzkowitz during today's state/federal joint Kick Off Meeting with city officials and others eligible for Public Assistance funds. FEMA is here as result of severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong, FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: State/federal Joint Public Assistance Kick off Meeting Production Date: 10/08/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , October 8, 2009 -- At the Fulton County Emergency Ma More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , October 21, 2009 -- At the damaged Douglas County Bear Creek Dam, which is an important part of the Douglas County water supply, County Water and Sewer Project Engineer Kathy Macias, FEMA Public Assistance Technical Assistance Contractor Frank Lockridge, and FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator Pressly Beaver observe where the dam failed during recent storms and flooding. FEMA Public Assistance officials are here in response to county request for Public Assistance funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Assistance Officers with County Official at Dam Production Date: 10/21/2009 Caption: Douglasville, Ga. , October 21, 2009 -- At the damaged Douglas More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment Basin ponds topsoil from winter storms in the Los Angeles County debris basin systems. Under the major disaster declaration, FEMA provides Public Assistance funds for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent restoration of infrastructure, and as such, it is the most expensive of the disaster grant programs. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: The Dunsmir Sediment Basin in California Production Date: 07/30/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment Basin ponds t More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Catastrophic damage resulted from the deadly storm and tornado which struck here in April. FEMA Individual Assistance housing resources may assist eligible homeless storm survivors with temporary housing and Public Assistance funds may reimburse power restoration and road repairs. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial View of Disaster Area in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Catastrophic damage resulted from the deadly storm More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Shelby County Police are watching the flooded mobile home parks as the water receedes, allowing only residents to enter. FEMA will be providing Public Assistance funds to cover some of the expenses generated by the disasters. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Crime Prevention Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Shelby County Police are watching the flooded mobile home parks as the w More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- The rivers are slowly receding back to their banks, leaving litter everywhere. FEMA's Public Assistance funds will be available to help pay for the cleanup. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Rivers receding Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- The rivers are slowly receding back to their banks, leaving litter everyw More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tipton County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- This washed out landing on the Mississippi is the victim of many floods and the Mississippi eroding away the land. Public Assistance funds will be available to help cover the cost of making damaged approaches safe and barring access to those that are not. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Erosion Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Tipton County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- This washed out landing on the Mississippi is the victim of many floods and More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tipton County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- This landing on the Mississippi washed out several years ago - but this May, water came up and over the pavement - 20 feet above the non-flood height. Public Assistance funds will be available to help cover the cost of making damaged roads safe and barring access to those that are not. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: The Power of the River Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Tipton County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- This landing on the Mississippi washed out several years ago More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Severe Storm - Tipton County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Several hundred feet of this major farm road was washed away when a levee washed out just to the south. Public Assistance funds will be available to help cover the cost of levee and road repairs. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Major Road Washout Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Tipton County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Several hundred feet of this major farm road was washed away whe More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , October 18, 2011 -- Tree and brush piles being hauled to a central location in Aurora as every effort is made to clear the streets. FEMA's Public Assistance funds will be available to offset the cost of debris removal. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Tree and Brush Piles Continue to Grow Production Date: 10/18/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , October 18, 2011 -- Tree and brush piles being hauled to a central l More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing coordination of sand screening, sifting and remediation at Jacob Riis Park, in the New York City borough of Queens. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of the Rockaways and Breezy Point, Queens, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removes the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY, which floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. Only the second floor and attic remain after the storm. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration neighborhoods affected by tidal surge storm damages in Staten Island, NY. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The Army Corps of Engineers is removing the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY, which floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. Only the second floor and attic remain after the storm. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of Staten Island, NY neighborhoods affected by tidal surge storm damages. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: More