Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- Bob Nations, Director of Emergency Preparedness for Shelby County, explains the transitional housing process to evacuees at the Hope Shelter. FEMA provides interpreter services when there is a significant number of applicants who speak a language other than English. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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Title: Using a Certified Interpreter

Production Date: 05/24/2011

Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- Bob Nations, Director of Emergency Preparedness for Shelby County, explains the transitional housing process to evacuees at the Hope Shelter. FEMA provides interpreter services when there is a significant number of applicants who speak a language other than English. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo

City/State: Memphis, TN

Keywords: interpreter ^ transitional housing

Disasters: Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-1979)

Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm

Categories: Emergency Shelter ^ Federal Partners ^ Recovery ^ State/Local Officials ^ Temporary Housing
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials