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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy Officer Dan Munger(right center), MEMA Field Coordinator Tom Taylor(2nd from right), FEMA PA Specialist Randy Bishop(right), FEMA PA Deputy Officer Sterling Bridges(3rd from left), FEMA PA Specialist Kenneth Langlinais, and FEMA PA Manager John Robuck(left) are on this site in the attempt to clarify an eligibility question raised by the Yazoo City Mayor in this morning's Public Assistance (PA) "Applicant's Briefing". FEMA PA funds may assist local governments and localities recover costs incurred as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississipp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal and State Public Assistance Officials at Disaster Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississip... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (right) speaks with FEMA Public Assistance Debris Specialist Ray White(left) and Mississippi Emergency Management Field Coordinator Tom Taylor. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) at Public Assistance (PA) Applicant's Briefing in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss.... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (left of center) and Yazoo City Mayor(right) are attending a Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing" which provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Deputy Public Assistance Officer Dan Munger presents basic information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses caused by the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: Yazoo City Public Assistance Applicant Briefing in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(right) speaks with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter(left) as FEMA Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist Bill McSwain and Congressional Affairs Specialist Patricia Nickleberry observe. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy Officer Dan Munger(right) and FEMA Public Assistance Deputy Officer Sterling Bridges(2nd from left), and FEMA Public Assistance Manager John Robuck are on this site in the attempt to clarify an eligibility question raised by the Yazoo City Mayor in this morning's Public Assistance Applicant's Briefing. FEMA Public Assistance funds may assist local governments and localities recover costs incurred as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississipp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal and State Public Assistance Officials at Disaster Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississip... More

A worthy applicant for a "Square Deal"

A worthy applicant for a "Square Deal"

This illustration entitled, "A Worthy Applicant for a "Square Deal", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on December 11, 1906, shows Uncle Sam pondering a pay raise for both h... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson , Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- At the Henderson City Public Assistance "Applicant Briefing", FEMA official Bob Merrill assists Jennifer Weems, Field Director for TN Senator Bob Corker with the applicant process. The briefing provides information to county supervisors and others eligible for PA funds to recover from the severe storms and floods across Tennessee in May 2010. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson , Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA public assistance briefing in Henderson, TN Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Henderson , Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- At the Henderson City Public Assista... More

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Roche conducts an interview with local NBC affiliate channel 11 at the Imperial County Applicant Briefing. The applicant briefing is designed to help local agencies apply for federal disaster assistance as a result of damages sustained during the 7. 2 magnitude earthquake. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinatin...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA being interviewed in California Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Roche conduct... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --At Jefferson Elementary School, FEMA PIO Noel Boxer speaks with Superintendent Christina Luna about the Public Assistance programs while assessing damages as a result of a recent 7. 2 magnitude earthquake. The Elementary School is an eligible applicant to receive FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds for repairs to damaged structures during the incident period. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --At Jefferson Elementar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative inspecing a damaged school in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --At Jefferson Elementary Sc... More

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Disaster Assistance Employee Noel Boxer conducts a Spanish interview with Adalante Weekly Spanish News at the Imperial County Applicant Briefing. The applicant briefing is designed to help local agencies apply for federal disaster assistance as a result of damages sustained during the 7. 2 magnitude earthquake. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Disaster Assistance Employ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA being interviewed in California Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Disaster Assistance Employee Noel Boxer conducts a Spa... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --As a result of a recent 7. 2 magnitude earthquake at Jefferson Elementary School, Superintendent Christina Luna speaks with FEMA's Noel Boxer about the damages to the ceiling faucets outside the school's classrooms. The Elementary School is an eligible applicant to receive FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds for repairs to damaged structures during the incident period. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --As a result of a recen...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative inspecing a damaged school in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --As a result of a recent 7.... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --After a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake struck Jefferson Elementary School, the computer classroom was destroyed when the ceiling tiles collapsed and left a layer of dust and asbestos across the room. The School is an eligible applicant to receive FEMA Public Assistance (PA) for repairs to the damaged structures during the incident period. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --After a 7. 2 magnitude...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged school property in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --After a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake struck Jefferso... More

Tornado - Seminole, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --A FEMA Mitigation's specialist works with an applicant in a DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) in Seminole, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Seminole, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --A FEMA Mitigation's specia...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA Mitigation's specialist works with an applicant in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/10/2010 Caption: Seminole, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --A FEMA Mitigation's s... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army employee explains the services the Salvation Army can provide to an applicant at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Salvations Army working at a FEMA DRC in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army employee exp... More

American Red Cross - Miscellaneous - Nurses Recruiting Bureau, N.Y. An applicant getting information from the nurses at the bureau

American Red Cross - Miscellaneous - Nurses Recruiting Bureau, N.Y. An...

Date Taken: 06/0/1918 Photographer: Western Newspaper Union American Red Cross - Miscellaneous

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Mankato, Minn. , July 13, 2010 -- Dan Fogel (L) Clerk/Planner from Mankato Township discusses road damage with Scott Kregness, FEMA Operations Deputy Chief, Bob Lynn, FEMA Public Assistance Project Specialist and Bill Hirte, MN State Public Assistance Officer during an applicant briefing. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Mankato, Minn. , July 13, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance meeting in Minnesota Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Mankato, Minn. , July 13, 2010 -- Dan Fogel (L) Clerk/Planner from Mankato Township... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Owatonna, Minn. , July 12, 2010 -- William Hirte; MN State Public Assistance Officer, conducts an applicant briefing at City Hall. These meetings assist municipalities in their recovery efforts. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Owatonna, Minn. , July 12, 2010 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: PA Applicant briefing at City Hall in Owatonna, Minnesota Production Date: 07/12/2010 Caption: Owatonna, Minn. , July 12, 2010 -- William Hirte; MN State Publi... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Rio Grande City, Texas, August 25, 2010 -- A FEMA Mitigation specialist works with an applicant in a DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) in Rio Grande City, Texas. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2 in June 2010.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Rio Grande City, Texas, August 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA Mitigation specialist works with an applicant in Texas Production Date: 08/25/2010 Caption: Rio Grande City, Texas, August 25, 2010 -- A FEMA Mitigation... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Edingburg, Texas, August 19, 2010 -- At the Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialists(left) Sylvia Gonzalez, Sheila Erazo and Nilsa Cortijo Del Valle get ready to assist Disaster Survivors as Disaster Recovery Center opens for the first day. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Edingburg, Texas, August 19, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA recovery specialists in Texas Production Date: 08/19/2010 Caption: Edingburg, Texas, August 19, 2010 -- At the Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Joya, Texas, September 13, 2010 -- At the Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Applicant Services Specialist Olga Hernandez provides information to a flooding survivor. FEMA and State partners are here in response to Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Joya, Texas, September 13, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside the Disaster Recovery Center in Texas Production Date: 09/13/2010 Caption: La Joya, Texas, September 13, 2010 -- At the Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disast... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the facade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/ Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The N...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (Before) Production Date: 08/29/2005 Caption: New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the façade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/ Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The N...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (Before) Production Date: 08/29/2005 Caption: New Orleans, La. , August 29, 2005 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 16, 2010 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the façade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 16, 2010 -- The Ne...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Orleans Lakefront Airport (After) Production Date: 03/16/2010 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 16, 2010 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was bu... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 21, 2011 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was built in 1934 on the south shore of Lake Ponchartrain, incurred massive damage to all its facilities from Hurricane Katrina's impact. In the 1950's, the façade of the airport's administrative building was covered with concrete panels in an effort to harden the exterior for use as a fallout shelter. With the help of FEMA Public Assistance Program's improved project funding, and assistance from the Environmental & Historic Preservation program, the applicant has been able to restore the facade of the building to its original 1934 appearance. Photo by FEMA/ Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 21, 2011 -- The New...

The original database describes this as: Title: The New Orleans Lakefront Airport (After) Production Date: 06/21/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 21, 2011 -- The New Orleans Lakefront Airport, which was... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew Feeney of New York State OEM addresses the attendees of the applicant briefing. FEMA is providing aid in the recovery from the damaging winds that tore through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew Feeney of New ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr discusses strategy with Larry O'Reilly and Theo Joseph of FEMA following the Applicant Brief held at New York City's OEM. FEMA is mobilized in the effort to repair the damage sustained by the tornadoes and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials make sure everything is in order with New York State officials after the Applicant Briefing held at the New York City OEM. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that blew through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials make s... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An official with New York State OEM explains the next steps in applying for FEMA assistance to a disaster aid applicant. FEMA is assisting in the recovery from the devastating tornados and winds that occurred September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An official with New ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials help clarify disaster relief application procedures after the applicant brief. FEMA is assisting New York State and City in the recovery from the tornados and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials he...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials help clarify dis... More

Groton, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Marie Hanzel, a FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialist, stands aboard the deck of the Historic Ship Nautilus, now on display in Groton, Conn. When the ship was being built in the 1950s, Hanzel worked in purchasing for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, which built the nuclear reactor used to power the submarine. Deployed to work at the Disaster Recovery Center established at Groton after Hurricane Sandy struck the state, Hanzel discovered the sub was only a few minutes away from her workplace. Photo by Annie Donovan/FEMA

Groton, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Marie Hanzel, a FEMA Applicant Services...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Annie Donovan City/State: Groton, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

A recruiter talks with Personnel Research psychologist Dr. Joe H. Ward and Mathematician Manuel Pina, left to right, in the San Antonio Induction Center. The recruiter is seated at the visual display terminal of a job bank computer system. Ward and Pina, Brooks Air Force Base Human Resources Laboratory, designed a part of the system, which matches jobs and applicant's fields

A recruiter talks with Personnel Research psychologist Dr. Joe H. Ward...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Randolph Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Robert Wickley Release Statu... More

Flooding - Chaska, Minn. , May 31, 2011 -- Bill Hirte, public assistance officer for the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, is interviewed by KARE-TV photojournalist after conducting a public assistance applicant briefing for local officials from Carver and Scott counties. The briefings were held for local officials by the State of Minnesota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to explain programs available to assist local and county governments repair public infrastructure damaged by 2011 spring floods. Photo by Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding - Chaska, Minn. , May 31, 2011 -- Bill Hirte, public assistan...

The original database describes this as: Title: Minnesota Public Assistance Officer Interview 05/31/2011 in Minnesota Production Date: 05/31/2011 Caption: Chaska, Minn. , May 31, 2011 -- Bill Hirte, public a... More

Flooding - Stillwater, Minn. , June 2, 2011 -- Gerald "Jerry" Eyink, a public assistance project specialist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), answers questions from local government officials during a public assistance applicant briefing. Local government officials in Minnesota's Washington County were briefed by representatives of the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA regarding the assistance available to repair public infrastructure damaged by spring 2011 floods. Photo by Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding - Stillwater, Minn. , June 2, 2011 -- Gerald "Jerry" Eyink, a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Questions and Answers 06/02/2011 in Stillwater, Minnesota Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Stillwater, Minn. , June 2, 2011 -- Gerald "Jerry" Eyink, a publ... More

SGT Steve Sizemore from Headquarters, 12th Marine Corps District, takes the blood pressure of Henry Calibozo, an applicant for the Devil Pup program

SGT Steve Sizemore from Headquarters, 12th Marine Corps District, take...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Treasure Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Joe Blackburn Release Status: Release... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 22, 2009 -- Emilio Rodriquez, a FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, works with an applicant at the DRC in Valley City. FEMA is providing assistance to residents affected by recent floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 22, 2009 -- Em...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, works with an applicant in North Dakota Production Date: 04/22/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 22, 2009 -- Emil... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Decatur County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Applicant Assistance(IA) Specialist Ginette Philippeaux provides initial information to a potential applicant. FEMA is here due to severe storms and flooding in March. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Deca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bainbridge, GA DRC IA Interview Production Date: 05/01/2009 Caption: Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Decatur County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Appl... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Valdosta, Ga. , April 28, 2009 -- At the Lowndes County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) a potential applicant begins the process by calling the Registration telephone number. FEMA is here in response to severe storms and flooding in March. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Valdosta, Ga. , April 28, 2009 -- At the Low...

The original database describes this as: Title: Teleregistration at the Valdosta DRC Production Date: 04/28/2009 Caption: Valdosta, Ga. , April 28, 2009 -- At the Lowndes County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pike County, Ky. , June 6, 2009 -- FEMA Miriam Barreto Individual Assistant specialist assisting an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center at the James Creek Elementary in Pike County, KY. DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pike County, Ky. , June...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA IA worker assists a resident at a DRC in Kentucky Production Date: 06/06/2009 Caption: Pike County, Ky. , June 6, 2009 -- FEMA Miriam Barreto Individual A... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Wahpeton, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --Annette Naish, a FEMA Individual assistant specialist helps an applicant with his registration at the DRC in Wahpeton, ND. FEMA is providing assistance to residents and businesses affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Wahpeton, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --Annett...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual assistant specialist helps an applicant Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Wahpeton, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --Annette Naish, a FEMA Individua... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Decatur County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Mitigation(MIT) Specialist Stan Ballentine provides information to a potential applicant. Hazard Mitigation can help storm/flood affected residents rebuild to withstand similar future disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Deca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Interview at Bainbridge DRC Production Date: 05/01/2009 Caption: Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Decatur County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) a potential applicant for Individual Assistance(IA) takes the first step by calling the FEMA Tele-registration number. FEMA is here due to recent storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tele-Registration at Dixe Co. DRC Production Date: 05/09/2009 Caption: Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Marianna, Fla. , May 10, 2009 -- At the Jackson County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Manager Valente Benavides provides Individual Assistance(IA) information to a flood affected potential applicant. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Marianna, Fla. , May 10, 2009 -- At the Jack...

The original database describes this as: Title: Jackson County FEMA DRC Manager Production Date: 05/10/2009 Caption: Marianna, Fla. , May 10, 2009 -- At the Jackson County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA DRC Manager Sandra Brown listens to a flood affected potential Individual Assistance applicant. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Manager at Dixie DRC Production Date: 05/09/2009 Caption: Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FE... More

Heber, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Heber, CA, March 15, 2010- FEMA partnered with California Emergency Management Agency at The Imperial County Emergency Management Offices to conduct a Public Assistance applicant Briefing. The PA applicant briefings are meetings hosted by the state for eligible applicant's for FEMA's PA program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Heber, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Heber, CA, March 15, 2010- FEMA part...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Applicant briefing in California Production Date: 03/15/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Heber, CA, March 15, 2010- FEMA partn... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- Individual Assistance (IA) Specialist John Shrum helping an applicant in the first moments after the Moorhead Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opening. FEMA operates DRCs near disaster areas to assist a community affected by a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- Individu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance Specialist working in Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- Individual Assist... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Magoffin County, Ky. , June 13, 2009 -- FEMA Diane Roberts, Individual Assistant(IA) specialist, assists an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center at the Salyersville area of Magoffin County, KY. DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Magoffin County, Ky. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Magoffin County in Kentucky Production Date: 06/13/2009 Caption: Magoffin County, Ky. , June 13, 2009 -- FEMA Diane Roberts, I... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Ky. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Jean Garrett an Individual Assistant specialist assisting an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center 1 at the Breathitt County Life Skills Center in Jackson, KY. DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Ky. , June 4, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistant specialist assisting an applicant in Kentucky Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Jackson, Ky. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Jean Garrett an Ind... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Ky. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Gloria Lance, an Individual Assistant specialist assists an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center 1 at the Breathitt County Life Skills Center in Jackson, KY. DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Ky. , June 4, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistant specialist in Kentucky Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Jackson, Ky. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Gloria Lance, an Individual Assistant spec... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pike COunty, Ky. , June 6, 2009 -- FEMA Donald Wade Individual Assistance specialist assisting an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center in the James Creek Elementary in Pike County, KY. DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pike COunty, Ky. , June...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance specialist assisting an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center in Kentucky Production Date: 06/06/2009 Caption: Pike COunty, Ky. ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Joanne "Jody" Shaw speaks with a flood affected potential applicant. FEMA and partners are here due to severe storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Madison Co. IA Interview at DRC Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- Jan Freemond, applicant services program specialist, helps a customer after the open house, attended by Gov. John Hoeven and other state officials, was held in the Bismarck DRC. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- Jan Free...

The original database describes this as: Title: An applicant services program specialist helps a resident Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- Jan Freemond, applicant serv... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- At the Tift County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), a potential applicant takes the first step in applying for FEMA help by making this telephone call. FEMA is here due to severe storms and flooding in March. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- At the Tift ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Teleregistration at Tifton DRC Production Date: 04/29/2009 Caption: Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- At the Tift County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC)... More

Winter Storm - Window Rock, Ariz. , April 20, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator Janice Fulton listens to Henry Hudson of the Fort Defiance Local Governance Service Center at the Navajo Nation applicant's briefing and kick-off meeting. Because of severe winter storms, more than 100 Navajo chapter officials attended the meeting that initiated the disaster assistance process. Hans Webb/FEMA.

Winter Storm - Window Rock, Ariz. , April 20, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assi...

The original database describes this as: Title: AZ_1888_PA_6620 Production Date: 04/20/2010 Caption: Window Rock, Ariz. , April 20, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator Janice Fulton listens to Henry H... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Heber, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- FEMA PIO Michael McCormick discusses the Public Assistance applicant briefing process with local NBC 11 network news. The Public Assistance briefings were held in partnership with Cal EMS to inform eligible applicants of the programs available to fund the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement to a public infrastructure. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Heber, C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker giving an interview in California Production Date: 03/15/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- FEMA PIO Michael McCormick discusses the P... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Program Specialist (IA) Mandy McNatt greeting an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Moorhead, MN. FEMA operates DRCs in communities affected by a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Moorhead, MN after Red River Flood Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- FEMA I... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA DRC Manager Cristal Goussen speaks with a potential Individual Assistance(IA) applicant. FEMA is here due to recent storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Madison Co. FEMA DRC Manager Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA DRC Mana... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Belfry, Ky. , June 12, 2009 -- An applicant enters the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Belfry Library in Pike County, KY. DRC are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Belfry, Ky. , June 12, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Resident going into a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Belfry, Kentucky Production Date: 06/12/2009 Caption: Belfry, Ky. , June 12, 2009 -- An applicant ente... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Billerica, Mass. , April 7, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialist Elizabeth Rodger helping an applicant through the registration process. Historic March rainfall caused flooding across the Northeast region, centers like this one help local, state, and federal agencies reach out to communities affected by disasters. FEMA/Mike Moore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Billerica, Mass. , April 7, 2010 -- FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: Billerica, MA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) helping applicants Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Billerica, Mass. , April 7, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assist... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- Edwin L. Rhodes of FEMA/Customs checks an applicant's paperwork at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) before copying the important documents and helping them file a claim. John Fleck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- Edwin L. Rhode...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA staffer checks applicant's paperwork at DRC. Edwin L. Rhodes of FEMA/Customs copies important documents at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center for a Hurricane Katrina disaster victim. John Fleck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA staffer c...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - A FEMA registrar (center) documents the information being provided to him by an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center, 508 St. Mary Street, while a second registrar reviews the information on a file recently completed in an interview with another applicant. A DRC gives applicants for disaster assistance the opportunity to speak in person with representatives of agencies that provide programs to assist those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - A FEMA intake specialist (right) and housing specialist (center) review the information provided to them by an applicant for disaster assistance who came to the Disaster Recovery Center at 508 St. Mary Street to update her contact information. A DRC provides applicants with the opportunity to visit one-on-one with representatives from various agencies that have assistance programs for people with losses and damages caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - A FEMA intake sp...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Laurel, Miss., October 31, 2005 -- At the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, Whitney Dante' Johnson is discussing with a potential applicant, how to file a claim for disaster unemployment. The employment of many residents in this area has been severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Laurel, Miss., October 31, 2005 -- At the FEMA/Sta...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business Administration loan specialist Stephen Scisney, helps enter applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business A...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, Carolyn Harrison, a volunteer loaned from the IRS, enters applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual ...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Marathon, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business Administration loan specialist Angel Vega, goes through , applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center at the San Pablo Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Marathon, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business Adm...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, Stephie Bost, a volunteer loaned from the National Marine and Fisheries, enters applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual ...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, Carolyn Harrison, a volunteer loaned from the IRS, enters applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual ...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business Administration loan specialist Cedric Holland, helps enter applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business A...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Marathon, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business Administration loan specialist Kim Bundy, helps enter applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center at the San Pablo Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Marathon, FL, November 3, 2005 -- Small Business Adm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith (right), a New Orleans high school teacher hired by FEMA to manage a Disaster Recovey Center in south central Louisiana, checks an applicant's record with Hoarce Ingalls, a California firefighter working in the DRC as an Applicant Assistant. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith (rig...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - (left to right) Applicant Services Specialists Kristy Jackson and Tina Wells (standing) review Mary Foster, Dwayne Laughary and Ashley Skimmerhorn's internet applications. Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky were declared eligible on December first for damages caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - (le...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - FEMA Applicant Services Specialist Kristy Jackson (left) answers questions regarding disaster programs for applicant Don Johnston. F4 tornadoes struck Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky on November 15th, and a federal declareation was issued on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - FEM...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA representatives Kristy Jackson (standing, left) and Cheryl Catchings (right) attend a Sunday service at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and explain the application process to worshippers. FEMA Community Relations and Applicant Services cadre members attended a njumber of community and church functions to inform those affected by the November 15th tornadoes in Hopkins and Marshall counties about federal and state disaster assistance programs. President Bush isued a federal disaster declaration for vthese two western Kentucky counties on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Cheryl Catchings (left), a FEMA Community Relations specialist and Kristy Jackson (center), a FEMA Applicant Services specialist, describe the operation of a federal disaster assistance program to LaDonnia Cowan. A number of homes in this community, five miles south of Madisonville in Hopkins County, were hit byan F4 tornado on November 15. This county, along with Marshall County in western Kentucky, received a federal disaster declaration on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Cher...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- A Small Business Administration representative speaks with an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center in Waveland. DRCs are opened to give applicants a place to ask questions about their FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- A Small Busin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, New Orleans, LA, 2-18-06 -- FEMA Trailer Applicant Assistant talks with Alan Taylor about his FEMA Trailer application at this St Bernard Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This "DRC" Disaster Recovery Center created this special FEMA trailer help unit to assist Hurricane Katrina disaster victims with trailer requests, maintenance, or other trailer related issues. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, New Orleans, LA, 2-18-06 -- FEMA Trail...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- Skip Zuber, manager of FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) assists two clients as they visit the DRC "one-stop" help center. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- Skip...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A volunteer at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dyersburg boxes up cleaning supplies to hand out to tornado victims. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs. Volunteer organizations also distribute tools, food, water and other necessities for residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A vo...

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Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Dana Conover, Pubic Assistance Coordinator for the State of Connecticut talks to FEMA Congressional Affairs Specialist Denis Martin at the Saybrook applicant briefing. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Dana Conover, Pubic Assistance C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Old Saybrook, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Ty... More

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Frank Mazzarella, (left) FEMA Public Assistance Project Assistant Coordinator for Old Saybrook and Gary Stanley,(center), FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, talk to an applicant after the presentation. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Frank Mazzarella, (left) FEMA Pu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Old Saybrook, CT Keywords: gary stanley Deputy FCO Disasters: Connecticut Hur... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, 1-17-07 -- Andrea Damitio American Red Cross Local Director, and L. George Abrams and Patty Hass Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VOAG) work together on applicant unmet needs (Special Needs Program) at the Lacey Joint Field Office. The Special Needs Program is designed to help individuals whose needs do not qualify for regular FEMA assistance. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, 1-17-0...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01/26/2007 -- FEMA applicant services specialist Teryl Franklin helps a resident of a FEMA group site, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), find rental resources and transition to permanent housing. This assistance took place during the housing fair organized by the American Red Cross at the SUNO trailer site on Jan. 26, 2008. The SUNO trailer site is one of five in Orleans Parish scheduled to close in May. Photo: By Gina Cortez/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01/26/2007 -- FEMA applicant serv...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch (standing) welcomes local officials to the Public Assistance applicant meeting presented by GEMA. Public assistance programs are run by the state and supported by FEMA. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- GEMA's Deputy State Coordinating Officer (DSCO) Chuck Ray addresses local officials at the Public Assistance applicant meeting presented by GEMA. The applicant's meeting informs local officials on the process of applying for public assistance. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- GEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)'s Director of Public Assistance Angi Ford (at podium) addresses local officials at the Public Assistance applicant meeting presented by GEMA. The applicant's meeting educates local officials on the process of applying for public assistance. Public Assistance is a program to help rebuild infrastructure using matching Federal Funds, while Individual Assitance helps citizens who have been affected by a extradordinary event. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- Geor...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Roberta, GA, March 9, 2007 -- A Small Business Administration representative answers questions from an applicant at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Roberta. FEMA and the State set up DRCs so those affected by the disaster can get information about registering for aid and the programs that are available to help them. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Roberta, GA, March 9, 2007 -- A Small Bu...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Maryville, MO, 6-20-2007 -- North Western Missouri County officials attend a Public Assistance applicant briefing in Nodaway County. Applicant briefing meetings introduce local officials to the aid they can apply for from federal and state governments. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Maryville, MO, 6-20-2007 -- North Western...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 31, 2007 -- Myra Halpin, Individual Assistance (IA) representative delivers FEMA information to an applicant. IA workers staff a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) like this one in the Bucyrus law library. The law library is close to the disaster yet safe and easily accessed by those in need of help. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 31, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -- Helena Tang (left) and Tracy Davis answers questions from an applicant on opening day of the Disaster Recovery Assistance Center (DRAC) in Queens. New York's declaration is a result of the effects of severe storms, flooding, and tornado on August 8, 2007. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Ohio EMA representative Andrew Elder (standing) listens to a question from an applicant at the Joint FEMA/State Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) meeting in Findlay. FEMA and Ohio EMA are getting information from applicants before determining their PDAs. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- FEMA representative Jorge Lopez (center left) and USACE representative Brian Morgan (right) speak with an applicant at the Joint FEMA/State Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) meeting in Findlay. FEMA, USACE and Ohio EMA were getting information from applicants before computing their PDAs. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Applicant Assistant, Marcia Beach helps resident, Runhua He at a FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) in Brooklyn. James Wong from the Brooklyn Chinese American Association assists with the Chinese translation. The Brooklyn center was opened to assist victims from the severe storms and flooding in August. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Applicant Assistance Helena Tang assists Jain Min Wen and Yan Juan Wen with disaster information at a FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) in Brooklyn. The center was opened to assist victims from the severe storms and flooding in August. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007--FEMA Applicant Assistance Helena Tang assists Jain Min Wen and Yan Juan Wen with disaster information at a FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) in Brooklyn. The center was opened to assist victims from the severe storms and flooding in August. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Omega, OK, September 27, 2007 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Officer Manual Knight talks to PA Applicants at an applicant briefing on how to fill the applicants out. FEMA has Public Assistance programs available to help local governments recover costs for damaged buildings, bridge and road repairs caused by storms. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Omega, OK, September 27, 2007...

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[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 5, 2007 -- FEMA applicant Jon Grice, right, watches as electricians Adam Murschel, left, and Franklin wood, both of O'Donnell Electric, install the wiring for the mobile home Grice and his wife will live in temporarily while they begin rebuilding. The couple lost their home during the wildfires in October. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 5, 2007 -- FEMA applicant Jon Grice,...

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[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 6, 2007 -- Paul Pawlak, a quality control assurance inspector with Babcock Services, Inc. levels the door of a FEMA-provided mobile home as he prepares it for occupancy by a family who lost their home during the October wildfires. Once it arrives at a site where an applicant will live in it, carpenters, plumbers; electricians; FEMA, state and/or local inspectors; and pier and skirting installers work together to install mobile homes, which can be used as a temporary housing solution in the wake of a disaster. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 6, 2007 -- Paul Pawlak, a quality c...

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[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 7, 2007 -- Don Keller of Babcock Services, Inc. inspects a refrigerator as part of his job to ready a mobile home for occupancy. Once they arrive at a site where an applicant will occupy it, carpenters; FEMA officials and local and/or county inspectors; electricians; pier and skirting installers; and plumbers work together to prepare mobile homes for use. A family who lost their home during the October wildfires will live here temporarily while rebuilding. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 7, 2007 -- Don Keller of Babcock Ser...

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