Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , August 23, 2011 -- FEMA Public Assistance Division Supervisor Eddie Williams (fifth from right) participates in the groundbreaking for St. Bernard Fire Station #3. The fire station experienced approximately 11 feet of storm surge and high winds associated with Hurricane Katrina. Final damage assessment determined the replacement of the facility the most cost-effective path forward. To date, FEMA has obligated $2. 64 million for the replacement of the facility. FEMA/Melissa Ory

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Title: St. Bernard Fire Station #3 Groundbreaking

Production Date: 08/23/2011

Caption: Chalmette, La. , August 23, 2011 -- FEMA Public Assistance Division Supervisor Eddie Williams (fifth from right) participates in the groundbreaking for St. Bernard Fire Station #3. The fire station experienced approximately 11 feet of storm surge and high winds associated with Hurricane Katrina. Final damage assessment determined the replacement of the facility the most cost-effective path forward. To date, FEMA has obligated $2. 64 million for the replacement of the facility. FEMA/Melissa Ory

Photographer Name: Ralph Simcox

City/State: Chalmette, LA

Keywords: Recovery

Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603)

Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm

Categories: Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials