Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 28, 2011 -- US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Quality Control Debris Specialist Karen Cantrell monitors contractors who are removing vegetative debris from the deadly tornado in this neighborhood. A new electronic system is being used here to record the exact location of this truck to insure the debris actually comes from this approved area. FEMA has missioned the USACE to oversee local and state debris removal contractors who are being paid with state and local funds, of which a portion may be reimbursed by FEMA Public Assistance funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Title: Corps of Engineers Oversee Debris Removal in AL

Production Date: 05/28/2011

Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 28, 2011 -- US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Quality Control Debris Specialist Karen Cantrell monitors contractors who are removing vegetative debris from the deadly tornado in this neighborhood. A new electronic system is being used here to record the exact location of this truck to insure the debris actually comes from this approved area. FEMA has missioned the USACE to oversee local and state debris removal contractors who are being paid with state and local funds, of which a portion may be reimbursed by FEMA Public Assistance funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

Photographer Name: George Armstrong

City/State: Tuscaloosa, AL

Keywords: USACE Public Assistance funds QC

Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-1971)

Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado

Categories: DOD Assistance ^ Debris ^ Disaster Officials ^ Public Assistance ^ Recovery
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