Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- After the 2009 flood, the village of Eagle began considering a move away from the waters edge in an effort to stop the repetitive losses from annual spring flooding. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, federal partners and other partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans affected by the repetitive flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- In 2009, The Village of Eagle began considering and later preparing for a move away from the water's edge in an effort to stop the repetitive losses from annual spring flooding. Today after the move to higher ground, the mitigation effort has reduced the loss of property and the loss of lives for this community. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- FEMA Tribal Liaison Ramona Van Cleve greets disaster survivor Mary David at the community center to discuss how her relocation to a new home above the 100 year flood plain is working. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, and federal partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans after the 2009 flood. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L) greets Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (R) and State Individual Assistance Chad Fulmer to tour the newly constructed community center. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, and federal partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans after the 2009 flood. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding - Eagle, Alaska, July 1, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino listens as Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director John Madden describes ongoing recovery efforts in Eagle, Alaska following devastating ice jams and floods in May 2009. FEMA supported construction of the Village Public Safety Office seen in the background. FEMA and Alaska officials toured the progress of recovery efforts one year on. FEMA/David Bibo

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Subsistence living is a way of life in the upper Yukon River Territory and residents utilize boats for their summer transportation. FEMA, in concert with the State of Alaska, is on the ground in these communities assisting with recovery efforts after a massive flood struck the area during the spring melt. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- After the 2009 flood, the village of Eagle began considering a move away from the waters edge in an effort to stop the repetitive losses from annual spring flooding. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, federal partners and other partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans affected by the repetitive flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa

City/State: Eagle, AK

Disaster Types: Flooding

Categories: Aerial ^ Feature Stories ^ Individual Assistance ^ Miscellaneous ^ Mitigation ^ Operations ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ Tribal
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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2009

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The U.S. National Archives

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