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Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- Plaza Towers Elementary School first grade teacher Sarah Tauscher, left, and her son Jackson Kirksey, pick out a brick from the school so that they can take part in a personal art project.  The project called {HOPE} raisers is a group of individuals, businesses and causes that care about the community from all over the country. Together they use their time, talent and treasures to create community engagement and Raise Some Hope.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- Plaza Towers Elementary School first gra...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Kids ^ Miscellaneous Photograp... More

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- Plaza Towers Elementary School first grade teacher Sarah Tauscher, writes on a brick from the school during a healing arts project.  The project called {HOPE} raisers is a group of individuals, businesses and causes that care about the community from all over the country. Together they use their time, talent and treasures to create community engagement and Raise Some Hope.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- Plaza Towers Elementary School first gra...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Miscellaneous Photographs Rela... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- These gas tanks are ready for disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- These gas tanks are ready for dispo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Damaged Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Te... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of flooding in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments... More

Flooding - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Residents of the Bellevue community are cleaning up after the Harpeth river flooded the surrounding area flooding and damaging many homes and businesses.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Residents of the Bellevue ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged items waiting for pick up in Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Residents of the Bellevue community are cl... More

Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Residents of the Bellevue community are cleaning up after the Harpeth river flooded the surrounding area flooding and damaging many homes and businesses.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Residents of the Bellevue community a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris on the side of the road in Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Residents of the Bellevue community are clean... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages.  Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space to Promote Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digita... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV Administrator Phil May prepares to fly over flood damaged areas of Tennessee.  FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA R 4 Administrator Phil May on a helicopter in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV Administrator Phi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Administrator W. Craig Fugate and Joe Becker of the Red Cross speak to the media about the various emergency response partners.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Administra...

The original database describes this as: Title: Press Conference at the Hadley Community Center in Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Administrator W. Craig Fuga... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of flooding in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV Administrator Phil May looks over the pre-flight map with Pilot Little and General James Bassham-Director of Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.  FEMA and TEMA are responding to severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pre-flight Map check Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV Administrator Phil May looks over the pre-flight map wit... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Residents and volunteers like Maggie Potter are cleaning up in Bordeaux (Nashville) after flood waters damaged or destroyed homes and possessions.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Residents a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers Clean up Bordeaux Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- Residents and volunteers like Maggie Potter are cleaning up ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 --  The Grand Ole Opry digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages.  Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Gran...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space for Important Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Grand Ole Opry digital billboar... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Volunteers George Bone (L) and Eric Grasman(R)of Bellevue are cleaning up after the Harpeth river flooded the surrounding area flooding and damaging many homes and businesses.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Volunteers ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers in Bellevue Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Bellevue, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Volunteers George Bone (L) and Eric Grasman(R)of Bellevue are clea... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- General James Bassham, TEMA Director and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate speak to the TEMA emergency operation center responders.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- General Ja...

The original database describes this as: Title: TEMA Director and FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate in Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- General James Bassham,... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Lynda Lowe, FEMA Individual Assistance Branch Director answers questions for the residents of Bordeaux during a meeting at Temple Church of Christ.  FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Lynda Lowe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Meeting In Bordeaux Production Date: 05/11/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Lynda Lowe, FEMA Individual Assistance Branch Director ans... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in April 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of flooding in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Volunteers unload Red Cross truckloads of water and other necessities at the Hadley Community Center for disaster survivors.  FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Volunteers...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers unload a truck with supplies Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Volunteers unload Red Cross truckloads of water ... More

Flooding - Liberty, Ky. , June 3, 2010 -- This mobile home park and several businesses were destroyed by flooding of the Green River in early May. FEMA is assisting the Commonwealth and local governments with recovery efforts. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Liberty, Ky. , June 3, 2010 -- This mobile home park and se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Liberty Kentucky debris Production Date: 06/03/2010 Caption: Liberty, Ky. , June 3, 2010 -- This mobile home park and several businesses were destroyed by floo... More

Flooding - Liberty, Ky. , June 3, 2010 -- This mobile home park and several businesses were destroyed by flooding of the Green River in early May. FEMA is assisting the Commonwealth and local governments with recovery efforts. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Liberty, Ky. , June 3, 2010 -- This mobile home park and se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Liberty Kentucky damage Production Date: 06/03/2010 Caption: Liberty, Ky. , June 3, 2010 -- This mobile home park and several businesses were destroyed by floo... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist and Louis Northrup, Oklahoma Emergency Management representative talk to a resident whose home was damaged  in Shawnee, OK. Higgins and Northrup are going into communities that may have sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma and contacting residents to let them know about programs that they may be eligible for. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State workers in the field to provide information to Tornado Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a F... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer replaces a roof that was damaged by tornadoes in early May, 2010.  FEMA is working with local, state, private and federal agencies and businesses to help individuals  and business with their recovery.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer replaces a roof th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Roofer working on a home in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer replaces a roof that was damaged by tornado... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist and Louis Northrup, Oklahoma Emergency Management representative note the address of a home in Shawnee, OK that sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State workers in the field in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relation... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist and Louis Northrup, Oklahoma Emergency Management representative plan their route for their outreach in Shawnee, OK. They are going into communities that may have sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State workers in the field to provide information to Tornado Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a F... More

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Division and Wall Street in Colfax, Iowa on Monday, August 16, 2010. Waters are receding from record flooding. Residents and businesses can work with FEMA, state and other federal agencies to get assistance.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Division and Wall Street i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded neighborhood in Colfax, Iowa Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Division and Wall Street in Colfax, Iowa on Monday, ... More

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Duff Avenue is impassable as the waters of the Squaw Creek flood Ames businesses. Record flooding swamped the city after back-to-back-to-back storms.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Duff Avenue is impassable as...

The original database describes this as: Title: Squaw Creek Floods Main Street in Ames Production Date: 08/11/2010 Caption: Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Duff Avenue is impassable as the waters of the Squaw... More

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- The South Skunk River at Colfax is finally receding after record rainfall and flooding in this central Iowa town. FEMA is working with state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by recent flooding.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- The South Skunk River at C...

The original database describes this as: Title: The South Skunk River at Colfax, Iowa Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- The South Skunk River at Colfax is finally receding... More

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Squaw Creek overflows its banks  and inundates area businesses. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes and were forced to boil their drinking water.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Squaw Creek overflows its ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Duff Avenue in Ames, Iowa Production Date: 08/11/2010 Caption: Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Squaw Creek overflows its banks and inundates area busin... More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Janet Pate, an Illinois Emergency Management Agency IEMA representative  and Patrick Fisher, a FEMA individual assistance specialist compare notes on a flooded house they inspected in an area of Freeport, IL.  FEMA is working with state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Janet Pate, an Illinois ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment Team in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Janet Pate, an Illinois Emergency Manage... More

Flooding - Des Plaines, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --A note book and map are part of the preliminary damage assessment (PDA) team member's tools. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in conducting damage assessment of homes and businesses affected by flooding in late July.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Des Plaines, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --A note book and map ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA hat and equipment Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Des Plaines, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --A note book and map are part of the preliminary damage assessm... More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Freeport, IL, August 4,2010-Rep Donald A Manzullo,R-IL talks with representative about flood maps during a meeting of local state and federal officials in Freeport,IL. The meeting was held to explain the damage assessment process being conducted by FEMA and the Il Emergency Management agency at the request of the IL Governor's office. FEMA is working with state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Freeport, IL, August 4,2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment meeting in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Freeport, IL, August 4,2010-Rep Donal... More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Freeport Mayor George W. Gaulrapp(l) listens to a resident talk about the flood waters that ruined her home during a joint preliminary damage inspection  team meeting.  The team is composed of Illinois Emergency Management and FEMA representatives. Congressman Donald A. Manzullo,R-IL(r) joined the assessment team while they walked through Freeport, IL.  FEMA is working with state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Freeport Mayor George W....

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment Team in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Freeport Mayor George W. Gaulrapp(l) lis... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A tornado damaged nearly 240 homes and businesses in the town of Tushka on April 14.  Jeannie Warner/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A tornado d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Disaster Assessment in Atoka County, Oklahoma Production Date: 04/26/2011 Caption: Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A tornado damaged nearly 240 h... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 12, 2009 -- Riverside household flood damaged items waiting for pick-up on the curb behind a city-built dike. Historic river levels already flooded homes and businesses along the Red River of the North while yet another cresting is predicted;  FEMA programs assist communities with debris removal after a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 12, 2009 -- Riversid...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris piled at the curb in Moorhead, MN Production Date: 04/12/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 12, 2009 -- Riverside household flood damaged items waiti... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Wahpeton, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --A phone is available for use 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 --A phon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Telephone with a FEMA flyer showing the phone number Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Wahpeton, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --A phone is available for use at th... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , November 27, 2007 --The Red Cross is providing clean-up kits to residents of Valley City whose homes and businesses were affected by the recent floods.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , November 27, 2007 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross provides clean up kits to North Dakota Residents Production Date: 11/27/2007 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , November 27, 2007 --The Red Cross is provi... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Morton County, N. D. , April 13, 2009 -- The snow-ice-rain swollen Knife River flooded rural areas and threatened homes and businesses in communities along its path in March.  Flood waters subsided in April.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Morton County, N. D. , April 13, 2009 -- The...

The original database describes this as: Title: The snow-ice-rain swollen Knife River in North Dakota Production Date: 04/13/2009 Caption: Morton County, N. D. , April 13, 2009 -- The snow-ice-rain swollen K... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9-17-05 -- These two Domino Pizza employees hold up signs to try and generate business for their store.  Commerce returns to New Orleans and businesses open following hurricane Katrina.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9-17-05 -- These two Domino Pizza...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS., 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view of damaged and destroyed businesses and homes along the coast in the Biloxi/Gulfport area following Hurricane Katrina.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS., 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view of damaged...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - The under belly of the city's highways, no longer under water from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, fasciltates the return of its citizens.  Now dry, work has begun in repairing businesses and residences in New Orleans. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - The under belly...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 --  Bourbon St in the French Quarter is coming back to life with the throwing of the beads.  A vital link to a city rebirth, FEMA has helped many residents and businesses.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon St in the Fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon Street, in the French Quarter, is coming back to life with jazz bands, dancers, and bead throwers parading down the street.  FEMA has helped many residents and businesses come back to life.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon Street, in th...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon Street, in the French Quarter, is coming back to life with jazz bands, dancers, and bead throwers parading down the street.  A vital link to a city rebirth, FEMA has helped many residents and businesses come back to life.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- Bourbon Street, in th...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hundreds of trees destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15 surround a solitary home which was demolished by flying limbs and tree trunks.  The damages and losses caused to hundreds of homes and several businesses affected by this storm system were declared eligible for federal assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hun...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hundreds of trees destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15 surround a solitary home which was demolished by flying limbs and tree trunks.  The damages and losses caused to hundreds of homes and several businesses affected by this storm system were declared eligible for federal assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hun...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - (L-R) Phil Ganezer, Wendy Primeaux, Cathy Denison-Wicke and Clint Horbert, members of the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Recovery Team, meet at the newly opened community storefront in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  This operation, under the coordination of the Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA, encourages citizens, businesses and organizations to give input on area needs and future recovery suggestions through the storefront as well as gather information on what opportunities exist on how to recover and rebuild the parish and region.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - (L-R) Phil Ga...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Artwork and letters from local students adorn the walls at the newly opened Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  The Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA have coordinated this long term recovery storefront operation to offer a place for citizens, businesses and organizations to gather, meet and obtain information on what opportunities exist to recover and rebuild the parish with focus on infrastructure, environment, housing and local economy.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Artwork and l...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Center is the first storefront operation to open in Louisiana as part of a coordinated effort between the Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA's Long-Term Community Recovery.  This center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is open to citizens, businesses and organizations to gather information on what opportunities exist in rebuilding and restoring the parish as well as express area needs and future recovery suggestions.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - A van is parked out front of the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Team storefront on Broad Street in downtown Lake Charles, La.  Citizens,  businesses and organizations are encouraged to use the storefront to gather information related to Hurricane Rita and to contribute ideas and needs for recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - A van is park...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - The remains of a home destroyed by an F4 tornado on November 15 have been cleared away and the new foundation for a new home is poured in a neigborhood just south of the city.  A federal disaster declaration to cover losses suffered by individuals and businesses was issued on December first for Kopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - The...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - This is the first resource center storefront operation opened for citizens, businesses and organizations to gather information on Hurricane Rita and share ideas and needs for future recovery in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  The Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA have coordinated the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Recovery Operation housed in this building, focusing on the permanent restoration of infrastructure, environment, housing and the local economy.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - This is the f...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - New Orleans Police provide escort and safe passage through the streets for an impromptu parade of employees celebrating the reopening of their law firm.  As residents return and businesses reopen, recovery is celebrated, New Orleans style.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - New Orleans P...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - The spirit of New Orleans is evident during this impromptu parade of employees celebrating the reopening of their office.  As more businesses open and residents return to the once devastated area, there is must cause for reveling.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - The spirit of...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Workers deliver sheet rock to replace damaged walls from the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina.  Rebuilding of area businesses, with the help of FEMA, continues throughout New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Workers deliv...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - This hotel and other businesses are open in downtown New Orleans after repairs and rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA, City, State and Local authorities are working to get merchants, residents and tourism back.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - This hotel an...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - The trolly cars in New Orleans are again in operation after Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is re-opening as businesses open, residents return and commerce reappears.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - The trolly ca...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary School has been destroyed by Hurricane Rita, displacing its 247 students and 21 teachers.  FEMA is coordinating recovery efforts along with the State of Louisiana to assist Cameron Parish residents and businesses.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary Sc...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- This Public building is in one of the largest shrimp fishing ports in the Gulf which was severly damaged by Hurricane Rita.  FEMA is helping Cameron rebuild its government, community, and businesses.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- This Public building is in on...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar -- Residents who lost homes and personal property due to the tornado that struck the community on April 1st gather clothing from a makeshift service center set up in a semi-trailer near the Marmaduke Fire station.  Although this community experienced the most damage, individuals and businesses in seven Arkansas counties had losses now eligible for federal disaster assistance.  FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar -- Residents who lost home...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- Items that were once seperate and contained in various places now lie combined and in shambles, the result of a powerful tornado that struck this northeast Arkansas community on the afternoon of April 2nd. Nearly 90 percent of the homes and businesses in this town were affected.  Severe weather conditions over a three-day period at the beginning of April caused damages in the central and northeastern regions of the state.  FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- Items that were once s...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar -- Residents who lost homes and personal property due to the tornado that struck the community on April 1st gather clothing from a makeshift service center set up in a semi-trailer near the Marmaduke Fire station.  Although this community experienced the most damage, individuals and businesses in seven Arkansas counties had losses now eligible for federal disaster assistance.  FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar -- Residents who lost home...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06  Some of the homes damaged by the tornado that swept through town Caruthersville. The town is removing debris and repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 S...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A damaged bridge on the road between New Hope and Yardley is closed after heavy flooding from the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) speaks with small business owners who suffered damage in recent flooding along the Delaware River. Teams include county, state, and FEMA representatives.  Hundreds of roads remain closed, thousands of homes and businesses remain damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- Heavy rain caused the Delaware River to flood closing this road between New Hope and Yardley.  Roads remain closed and homes and businesses remain damaged from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- Workers remove debris from damaged houses along Rt. 32.  Severe weather caused streams and rivers to flood leaving roads closed and homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- House cleaning after heavy flooding from the Delaware River. Water level reached 5 feet high inside the house.  Roads in Pennsylvania remain closed, homes and businesses are damaged from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) member speaks with small business owners who suffered damage in recent flooding along the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 --  A worker removes a tree that fell on a residence near New Hope, PA.  Severe weather conditions brought rivers and streams to flood levels. Roads remain closed and homes and businesses remain damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006  --  FEMA Public Information Officer, Frank Blake, at a town council meeting explaining the importance of calling FEMA's telephone registration number.  Pennsylvania was hit with extreme weather. Heavy rain and winds caused damage to thousands of businesses and individuals. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006  --  FEMA Public Information Officer Frank Blake briefs local news media on how residents can apply for FEMA assistance.  Pennsylvania was hit with extreme weather. Heavy rain and winds caused damage to thousands of businesses and individuals.  FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., August 21, 2006 - Katrina evacuees Gail and Dan Tate consult during work at FEMA's Auxiliary Field Office in Baton Rouge. The Tates lost their home and businesses because of Hurricane Katrina and they received FEMA housing assistance. Keith Riggs/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., August 21, 2006 - Katrina evacue...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specialist Gary Zimmerer explains the Advisory Base Flood Elevations and increase Cost of Compliance at a Public workshop where people can ask questions about rebuilding their homes.  FEMA is holding the workshops in various Cities so Officials and the Public can have a better understanding of bringing their homes or businesses into compliance with local floodplain ordinances.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specia...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO --- Hundreds of residents of Springfield, Missouri are in shelters after 75,000 customers (about 75 percent of homes and businesses in the area) lost power when the ice storm swept across the state Jan. 12-14.  Members of AmeriCorps of St. Louis staffed several shelters, including this one.  FEMA Photo by Mike Raphael

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO --- Hundreds of re...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison joined in the news conference held today in the heart of the small Kansas town where more than two dozen persons were killed or severely injured when an F5 tornado smashed through their community Friday (5-4-07), leaving 95 percent of the homes and businesses in ruin.  FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, center, explains what FEMA can do for the small town of 1,600 that suffered loss to 95 percent of its homes and businesses plus death and critical injuries to more than a score of residents.  Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, left center, senate and congressional representatives, and Greenburg officials also commented.  FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Aerial of a damaged bridge and flooded farm land.  Access to farms and homes were cut off due to collapsed roads and bridges in rural Grady County, forcing families to find another route home or to stay in shelters. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial damage assessments to determine the extent of damages to homes, businesses and public infrastructure. Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Flooded stockyard with cattle standing in the water.  A number of livestock perished following Tropical Storm Erin's effect on the stockyard in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. The state and FEMA conducted aerial preliminary damage assessments to identify and evaluate the magnitude and severity of the storm on the state, businesses, farms and individuals who may be in need of federal and state assistance. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 8, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Tara Hallmark (R) talks with a homeowner at Menards, a local home building supply store in Findlay. Mitigation representatives set up information counters at local businesses to make available flood prevention and repair techniques.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 8, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson talks with media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by severe storms and flooding last August. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms.  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 Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson, talks with the media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by August severe storms and flooding. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms.  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 Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson talks with Congressman, Fossella and State Liaison Officer, Ted Fisch about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by recent severe storms and flood. The Disaster Assistance Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms.  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 Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson talks with media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by recent severe storms and flood. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms last August.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

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

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[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison explains to an MSNBC reporter in a distant studio FEMA programs designed to assist thousands of people who lost homes and businesses to Southern California wildfires. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- FEMA Administra...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 10, 2007 -- Severe storms causes extensive flooding in Lewis County Washington. Water remains on farmland along Rt. 6 near Chehalis. Floodwaters damaged farms, roads, businesses and homes affecting thousands of residents.  With a Federal Declaration FEMA responds with assistance to state and local governments. The aid will help individuals and local governments in the recovery efforts. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 10, 2007 -- Severe storms causes extensive flooding in Lewis County Washington. Floodwaters destoy farms, roads, businesses and homes for thousands of residents. The December 8th disaster destroyed this mobile home park. Workers remove destroyed housing.  With a Federal Declaration FEMA responds with assistance to state and local governments. The aid will help individuals and local governments in the recovery efforts. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 10, 2007 -- Local  volunteers distributing clothing from a center to be tucked to outlying communities. FEMA is establishing Disaster Recovery Centers in local communities to speed the recovery process.  Severe storms causes extensive flooding in Lewis County Washington. Floodwaters destroyed farms, roads, businesses and homes for thousands of residents.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Helaine Kephart is handing out FEMA materials and information to residents who may have been impacted by the flood. This phase of CR outreach activity is focused on businesses and community based organizations to reach residents impacted by the flood.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- F...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, 02/08/2008 --  A Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Community Relations (CR) worker talks with a homeowner. CR teams visit every damaged home to give information on how to receive recovery aid.  Arkansas was hit by tornadoes and severe storms that destroyed homes, businesses and farms. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, 02/08/2008 -...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008  -- A restaurant in the historic market in Atlanta announcing its limited menu due to tornado damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps individuals, businesses, and the municipality recover from damage through a variety of programs.  Atlanta is recovering from the affects of a severe tornado which swept through the city center. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- A restau...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property on the Meramec River.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property on the Meramec River. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers move sandbags by wheel barrow to stack them next to businesses and property on to the Meramec River.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property on the Meramec River. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Residents a...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property on the Meramec River. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property near the Meramec River.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to stack sandbags next to businesses and property on the Meramec River.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property next to the Meramec River.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local residents and area volunteers band together to fill sand bags and stack them next to businesses and property next to the Meramec River.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Fenton, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Local resid...

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