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Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 21, 2011 -- A disaster survivor writes their thoughts on the car from their home after a tornado destroyed the structure. As cleanup efforts move forward, state health officials said the greatest impact is now the emotional, especially for the youngest survivors; simply driving past the enormous destruction each day, hearing stories of survival has a great toll on the children. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

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Title: Lives turned upside down, but the spirit is strong

Production Date: 05/21/2011

Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 21, 2011 -- A disaster survivor writes their thoughts on the car from their home after a tornado destroyed the structure. As cleanup efforts move forward, state health officials said the greatest impact is now the emotional, especially for the youngest survivors; simply driving past the enormous destruction each day, hearing stories of survival has a great toll on the children. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Photographer Name: Adam Dubrowa

City/State: Pleasant Grove, AL

Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds (EM-3319)

Disaster Types: Tornado

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

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21/05/2011

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