Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- The baseball fields flagpole sits in ruin as the flood waters of the Yukon left glacial silt, debris and destruction to the communities park. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering federal funding to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected from the flooding. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- The baseball fields backstop sits in ruin as the flood waters of the Yukon left glacial silt, debris and destruction to the community fields. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering federal funding to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected from the flooding. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- After a catastrophic flood along the Yukon River, the waters have receded leaving a wake of debris and destruction to the community baseball field. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering disaster funding to those businesses and individuals who qualify for assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- Once the scene of an epic flood, the Yukon River has receded into the riparian corridor. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering the release of federal funds to support those affected by the flooding. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- At the local landfill, debris piles seperate the different types of waste associated with the recent flooding damages to this community. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from the flooding that occurred. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- A lake of stranded water still covers the baseball fields hatching a bumper crop of mosquitoes which further stresses the disaster survivors and emergency managers. The major federal disaster, signed by President Obama on June 25, authorizes assistance to individuals and households in Alaska Gateway Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA), Lower Yukon REAA, Yukon Flats REAA, and the Yukon-Koyukuk REAA. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- The baseball fields flagpole sits in ruin as the flood waters of the Yukon left glacial silt, debris and destruction to the communities park. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering federal funding to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected from the flooding. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa

City/State: Galena, AK

Disaster Types: Flooding

Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Debris ^ Miscellaneous ^ Public Assistance ^ Recovery ^ Tribal
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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2013

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The U.S. National Archives

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