Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada, Calif. , April 2, 2010 -- Homeowner Olivia Brown explains the mitigation best practice procedure of sandbagging to FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee Barbra Ellis. The area suffered severe flooding, debris flows and landslides as a result of winter storms, but this savvy homeowner avoided flooding to their home by proper planning. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

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Title: FEMA worker and resident in California with sand bags

Production Date: 04/02/2010

Caption: La Canada, Calif. , April 2, 2010 -- Homeowner Olivia Brown explains the mitigation best practice procedure of sandbagging to FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee Barbra Ellis. The area suffered severe flooding, debris flows and landslides as a result of winter storms, but this savvy homeowner avoided flooding to their home by proper planning. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Photographer Name: Adam Dubrowa

City/State: La Canada, CA

Disasters: California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debris and Mud Flows (DR-1884)

Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm

Categories: Community Relations ^ Individual Assistance ^ Mitigation ^ Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials