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Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are left with heavily damaged residences after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are lef... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron Bolger talks with James Dixon III, who is helping his aunt, Doris Waddey, move back into her house, three months after it was flooded during the severe storms in May 2010. FEMA assistance helped Waddey pay for repairs to her longtime home in West Nashville. The disaster declaration covered 49 Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative and resident in Tennessee Production Date: 08/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron... More

Earthquake - El Centro, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Jim Calacal tours the FEMA Area Field Office, (AFO) where operations are being conducted regarding recovery to a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake that struck the region. Under the disaster declaration DR 1911, Public Assistance (PA) funding has been approved and recovery efforts are underway to fulfill the FEMA/ State agreement. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.

Earthquake - El Centro, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Area Field Office in California Production Date: 06/14/2010 Caption: El Centro, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Jim Calacal t... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Jose Ayala and Franklin Lopez from Public Assistance participated in a preliminary damage assessment (PDA) in the municipality of Barranquitas. This municipality is one of the ten municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Ri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage PDA team in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Jose Ayala and Franklin Lopez from Public ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff conducted preliminary damage assessment (PDA) in the municipality of Barranquitas. Barranquitas is one of the ten municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Ri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff conducted preliminary damag... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Road damage caused by the severe storms and flooding during May 26-31, 2010. The municipality of Barranquitas is one of the ten municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Road damage caused by the severe storms and floodin... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff works together with staff from the municipality of Barranquitas and state counterparts in a preliminary damage assessment (PDA). Barranquitas was one of the municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Ri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff works together with staff ... More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A resident of Leaf River, IL throws out food that was ruined when his home was flooded. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A resident of Leaf Riv...

The original database describes this as: Title: A resident cleans up after recent flooding in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A resident of Leaf River, IL t... More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A Leaf River Public Works employee looks at list of homes that were affected flood waters that engulfed the town. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A Leaf River Public Wo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment meeting in the field in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A Leaf River Public Wo... More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A ruined wheelchair sits in a home that was damaged when flood waters engulfed the town of Leaf River, IL. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with preliminary damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A ruined wheelchair si...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged wheelchair in a flood damaged home in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A ruined wheelchair sits in a ... More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Cedric Willis, a FEMA Individual Assistance representative inspects a home in Leaf River, IL that was flooded. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Cedric Willis, a FEMA I...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment Team in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Cedric Willis, a FEMA Individual Assist... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A Presidential major disaster declaration was issued for Atoka County, Oklahoma, after a tornado hit the area on April 14. Jeannie Warner/FEMA

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

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 Presidential major disaster... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Logistics Specialist Dexter Spalding and IT Telecom Manager Thomas Crane prepare telephones for distribution. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning on March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (center) led the team that went to Linton. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team begins work in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today a... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Smith leads a legislative summit concerning a Public Assistance briefing at the Joint Field Office. The purpose of the legislative briefing is to provide current information about the California disaster declaration DR 1884. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance summit in California Production Date: 03/24/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Smit... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after recent heavy rains caused landslides, mudslides and flooding to the region. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pickins yard in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after re... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer for FEMA's major disaster declaration for the Rhode Island floods, is on camera at the United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) telethon which raised 130,000 for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Telethon for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund Production Date: 04/16/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (right center) led the team that worked in Linton with Emmons County sheriff Gary Sanders, right. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team begin work in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today af... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 6, 2009 -- News reporters took advantage of a chance to tour the JFO set up in Bismarck for the Public Assistance declaration and possible addition of IA. Tito Hernandez, FCO, explains the process including IA PDAs conducted in late March and early April. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 6, 2009 -- News repo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Press conference in Bismark, North Dakota Production Date: 04/06/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , April 6, 2009 -- News reporters took advantage of a chance to ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), equipment and supplies are being assembled for FEMA and State disaster workers. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Malibu, Calif. , March 25, 2010 -- Rambo Pacifica roadway was closed due to a severe landslide caused from heavy winter storms. Assistance to State and local governments for actions taken to prevent long term risk to life and property are authorized under federal disaster declaration DR 1884. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Malibu, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Road closed sign on Rambo Pacifica roadway in California Production Date: 03/25/2010 Caption: Malibu, Calif. , March 25, 2010 -- Rambo Pacifica roadway was clo... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after recent heavy rains caused landslides, flooding, and mudslides which filled the basin with debris. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA employee at Pickins yard in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are... More

Fire ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County DOT crews repair and replace the Angeles Crest Highway after heavy rains and severe winter storms collapsed the roadway. The area; already unstable and recovering due to recent fires, is supported by the FEMA Public Assistance declaration 1884, which provides emergency support to California for protective measures, debris removal and repair of roads, bridges and public structures. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fire ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire ^ Winte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Road damage and workers in California Production Date: 04/19/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County DOT crews repair... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (right) led the team whose tour of Linton included the damaged home of Kathy Kramer, left. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March fl... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slow to a steady flow after recent heavy rains created massive mudslides which deposited sediment and boulders throughout the basin. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Debris basins at Pickins yard in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slo... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are emptied after recent heavy rains caused landslides, mudslides and flooding to fill in the area. Under the FEMA Public Assistance declaration, State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Close up of FEMA jacket at Pickins yard debris basin in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris bas... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Logistics Specialist Phillip Bobbio assembles computer and cell phone sets. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slow to a steady flow after recent heavy rains created massive mudslides which deposited sediment and boulders throughout the basin. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pickins yard damage in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slow to a steady ... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (center), who led the team in Linton, counsels Kenneth Jochim. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March fl... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Malibu, Calif. , March 25, 2010 -- Piuma road was closed temporarily due to severe landslides and rock slides caused from recent heavy winter storms. Los Angeles County Department of Transportation crews remove giant boulders and fallen rocks from the roadways under the Public Assistance disaster declaration. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Malibu, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA employee watching workers doing clean up on Piuma Road in California Production Date: 03/25/2010 Caption: Malibu, Calif. , March 25, 2010 -- Piuma road wa... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- FEMA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a Public Assistance declaration. Darlene Geraets, who led the team in Linton, interviews and counsels Kenneth Jochim. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- FEMA teams ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA team in the field in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- FEMA teams began work in four counties today after... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer, for FEMA's major disaster declaration for the Rhode Island floods, answering questions at the United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) telethon which raised 130,000 for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Telethon for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund Production Date: 04/16/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer... More

Andover, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets Wednesday with staff at the FEMA-1895-DR JFO in Andover, Massachusetts. Serino thanked the staff and highlighted that more than $30 million in aid has been provided to survivors since the declaration just over a month ago. FEMA/David Bibo

Andover, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Serino in Massachusetts Production Date: 04/28/2010 Caption: Andover, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The water line shows the level at which the debris basin demonstrated it's ability to gather large boulders and rocks from landslides. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 03/26/2010 in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The water line shows the... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Logistics Specialist Myron Schippers prepares computers for distribution. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010 -- FEMA Region IX Congressional Affairs Liaison Casey DeShong greets Elizabeth Delgado of Senator Dianne Fiensteins (D) Office at the Public Assistance Briefing. The purpose of the legislative briefing is to provide current information about the California disaster declaration DR 1884. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Casey DeShong greets Elizabeth Delgado of Senator Dianne Fiensteins Office in California Production Date: 03/24/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Accountable Property Managers(APM) Goldie Jones and Lead APM Shawn Reed review logs of incoming inventory. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Andover, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets Wednesday with staff at the FEMA-1895-DR JFO in Andover, Massachusetts. Serino thanked the staff and highlighted that more than $30 million in aid has been provided to survivors since the declaration just over a month ago. FEMA/David Bibo

Andover, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Serino in Massachusetts Production Date: 04/28/2010 Caption: Andover, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets ... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - A home in the city's Country Club subdivision suffered major damages from an F4 tornado that struck on November 15. President Bush issued a federal disaster declaration on December first to address damages and losses for indivduals and business owners in Hopkins and Marshall counties. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - A ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Construction workers toil under a cold December sun to rebuild a roof that sustained major damages from the F4 tornadoes that struck Hopkins and Marshal counties in western Kentucky on November 15. A disaster declaration approving individual assistance for homeowners, renters and business owners with losses from the storms was issued on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Co...

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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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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Matha Koch (left), a FEMA Community Relations specialist, speaks to a local law enforcement officer about federal and state disaster progams during the town's annual Christmas Day parade. Members of this FEMA cadre make contact with local and county officials as part of their mission to inform the public about disaster assistance programs. Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky received a federal disaster declaration on December first for damages caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Ma...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Matha Koch, a FEMA Region 4 Community relations specialist (left) provides disaster program information to several Hopkins County residents during the town's annual Christmas parade. People in Hopkins and Marshall counties, issued a federal disaster declaration on December first, were contacted at home and at various community functions with disaster program information. The counties were struck by several storm systems that spawned F4 tornadoes on November 15. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Ma...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations specialist Cheryl Catchings (standing, left) responds to a question asked by a parishoner at Pleasant Grove Baptist Churh during her visit there to inform attendees about federal disaster programs available to individuals affected by the November 15th F4 tornado thath struck the area. President Busg issued a federal disaster declaration for Hopkins and Marshall 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 - 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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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Construction crews work on the damaged roofs of adjacent houses that were hit by one of the tornadoes spawned by a storm system that swept through Hopkins and Marshall counties on the afternoon of November 15. Individuals and business owners in these two western Kentucky counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance under a declaration issued by President Bush on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Co...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A home, ripped off its foundation by one of the F4 tornado on November 15 that affected Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky, is set down on the edge of a hillside. A federal disaster declaration for these areas was issued by President Bush on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Darrel Qualls (right) and a friend discuss his new, soon-to-be home which will replace the one destroyed on the same location by one of the F4 tornadoes that struck the area on November 15. Two western Kentucky counties, Hopkins and Marshall, are eligible for federal disaster assistance through a declaration issued by President Bush on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Da...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - Nothing but scattered bricks, cinder blocks and a stairway to nowhere remain of a home struck by one of the F4 tornadoes spawned by a storm system that swept through Hopkins and Marshall counties on November 15. Residents of these two western Kentucky counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance under a declaration issued on December first by President Bush. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - Not...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The northwest corner of the Marmadke school complex, which houses the middle school classrooms, lies collapsed from the force of the tornado which struck this community of 1100 people on April 2nd. Storms and tornadoes that impacted the central and northeastern portions of the state the first three days of the month resulted in a federal disaster declaration for seven counties. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The northwest corner o...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The remnants of one home lie by the side of a street in front of another home that was severely affected by a tornado that struck on the afternoon of April 2nd. A federal disaster declaration was issued for seven Arkansas counties that had damages caused by storms and tornadoes that struck the central and northeast portions of the state from April 1st through the 3rd. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The remnants of one ho...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 -- The powerful winds of a tornado that struck this community on April 2nd left the wall of a classroom in the middle school annex destroyed and ripped the area open to the elements. Seven counties in central and northeast Arkansas have received a federal disaster declaration for damages caused by storms and tornadoes the first three days of April. FEMA/Win Henderson

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- Volunteers with the Northeast Greene County Fire Department collect clothing that is being donated to help individuals with losses caused by the April 2nd afternoon tornado that struck Marmaduke. A series of storms and tornadoes swept across central and northeast Arkansas the first three days of April, causing damages that qualified individuals and businee owners in seven Arkansas counties for a federal disaster declaration. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- Volunteers with the No...

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Federalsburg, MD, June 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Damage Assessment Team examines property that was damaged by 4 days of heavy rain and floods so they can make a disaster declaration recommendation. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Federalsburg, MD, June 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) D...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dorchester County, MD, June 2, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) survey the damage to this road and bridge on Maryland's eastern shore. The teams, made up of State, County, and FEMA, evaluate damage and make a recommendation for a Federal disaster declaration. The damage to Maryland's roads, bridges, and housing was caused by severe rain and flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dorchester County, MD, June 2...

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Federalsburg, MD, June 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Damage Assessment Team examines private property that was damaged by 4 days of heavy rain and flood waters so they can make a disaster declaration recommendation. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Federalsburg, MD, June 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) D...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluate the damage to this road. The team, made up of State, County, and FEMA members make a Federal disaster declaration recommendation to the President. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Asessment team, made up of Federal, State, and County officials compare figures on the damage in Bucks County. The area was damaged by recent flooding and mud slides. The joint report and damage assessment was forwarded to Commonwealth and Federal officials and a Federal Disaster declaration was issued the next day. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 2006 -- This line of trucks are loaded with emergency supplies; food, water, ice, cots, and blankets, and are at Willow Grove's air base. From this parking lot they can deliver disaster supplies to many parts of the state within hours of a disaster declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 200...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- FEMA damage assessment team member Gary Grabow explains the information gathering process for a possible federal disaster declaration to a resident affected by a January 12 ice storm that left approximately a quarter of a million people without power. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA News Photo.

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- ...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- FEMA damage assessment team member Gary Grabow explains the information gathering process for a possible federal disaster declaration to residents affected by a January ice storm that left approximately a quarter of a million people without power. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- President Bush toured Greensburg - and then thanked the many people who came to help the small city's people. FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, center, and Dick Hainje, right, Region 7 administrator, who are heading FEMA's part in the response, fully briefed the president, who on Saturday (5-5-07) signed the declaration for Kiowa County as a major disaster area. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- Pr...

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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 Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -- A FEMA employee brings equipment to the Disaster Recovery Assistance Center (DRAC) in Queens on opening day. 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 Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -- Local media filming the signs announcing the presence 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 Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -- Marianne Jackson, FEMA FCO answers questions from the press at the opening 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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[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lee Rosenberg, Task Force Leader at Qualcomm Stadium, explains FEMA programs to CNN reporter Thelma Gutierrez. The Southern California wildfires, concentrated in San Diego County and the Los Angeles County mountains, generated a major disaster declaration by the President today. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lee Rosenberg, ...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City and County of San Diego fire cleanup program, a debris recycle center is operational to accept mixed demolition materials collected from the wildfire victims homes in Southern California. The FEMA Public Assistance program helps reimburse local and State governments for a portion of debris removal following a federal disaster declaration. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City a...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City and County of San Diego fire cleanup program, a debris recycle center is operational to accept mixed demolition materials collected from the wildfire victims homes in Southern California. The FEMA Public Assistance program helps reimburse local and State governments for a portion of debris removal following a federal disaster declaration. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City a...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City and County of San Diego fire cleanup program, a debris recycle center is operational to accept mixed demolition materials collected from the wildfire victims homes in Southern California. The FEMA Public Assistance program helps reimburse local and State governments for a portion of debris removal following a federal disaster declaration. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City a...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- A federal Disaster Declaration was signed on January 8 because flooding of approximately 200 homes occurred as result of a break in this rain filled drainage canal. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- A...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) speaking with reporters at one of the scenes of destruction in Arkansas. The state was hit by tornadoes, high wind storms, and flooding. FEMA works with state and county organizations to help local governments and individuals start the process of recovery after a Federal Disaster Declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) speaking with reporters at a scene of destruction. Governor Mike Beebe (l) joined a tour of areas hardest hit by tornadoes. FEMA works with state and county organizations to help local governments and individuals start the process of recovery after a Federal Disaster Declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- These FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists are getting FEMA disaster related printed materials ready for door to door distribution. CR outreach attempts to alert storm and tornado affected residents about available FEMA services. FEMA is here by federal disaster declaration due to recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer for Community Relations (CR) Roger Ingram (left) presents information about how FEMA can help this homeowner, as CR Specialist Larry Rankin looks on. Numerous homes were damaged in Hopkins County by severe storm and tornado in February and a Federal Disaster Declaration brings FEMA here to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenvil...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Dutchtown, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Houses remain in flood water in Missouri. Many Missouri counties have received a disaster declaration. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Dutchtown, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Houses r...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- Several organizations, both local and national, partner with FEMA, offering their services, providing information and assistance to applicants that register with FEMA and visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This FEMA DRC in Cedartown serves both Polk and Floyd Counties in response to a disaster declaration made to assist in the recovery of damage losses incurred by individuals due to tornado. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- Several...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Allison, IA, June 2, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel explained FEMA's Public Assistance programs and application procedures to Iowa county and city officials at a recent meeting sponsored jointly by FEMA and the Iowa Emergency Management Agency. Iowa has been hit by flooding and tornadoes in recent weeks, prompting a presidential disaster declaration. FEMA photo by Greg Henshall

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Allison, IA, June 2, 2008 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lincoln, NE, June 13-2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Willie G. Nunn (R) discusses the public assistance process with Lincoln television journalist Jason Volentine following the Nebraska governor's press conference announcing the governor's request for a federal disaster declaration. FEMA/Louis Sohn

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lincoln, NE, June 13-2008 -- ...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team discuss the damage they observed as a property owner looks on. A PDA team consists of members from county, state and federal agencies. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Prelimina...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliimary Damage Assessment Team discuss the properties they will visit later in the day. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliimar...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison, Florida Congressman John Mica, and State Director of Emergency Management Craig Fugate confer at today's Leadership Briefing at the State Logistics Response Center. The recent federal Disaster Declaration provides FEMA resources to help in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- At today's Press Conference at the Florida State Logistics Center, FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison tells what FEMA can do to help. FEMA is here after a federal Disaster Declaration in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- At today's Press ...

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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2009 -- Jose Buttera provides applicant assistance at a Disaster Assistance Center on the north shore of Oahu. The declaration for two counties was for severe storms and floods that occurred Dec. 10-16, 2008. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2009 -- Jose Butte...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker aids applicants in Hawaii Production Date: 01/18/2009 Caption: Haleiwa, Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2009 -- Jose Buttera provides applicant assistance at a Di... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Cougar, Wash. , February 11, 2009 -- After severe winter storms passed through Washington State, landslides swept through Cowlitz county closing public roads. President Obama, FEMA and WA Gov. Chris Gregoire have signed a disaster declaration making the county eligible for public assistance and individual assistance funds. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Cougar, Wash. , Februar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Area in Washington Production Date: 02/11/2009 Caption: Cougar, Wash. , February 11, 2009 -- After severe winter storms passed through Washington Stat... More

Flooding - Orting, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- An WA DOT alert sign blinks the FEMA registration number to residents in this neighborhood. Pierce County was designated for assistance under the disaster declaration DR 1817 for severe flooding and winter storms. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding - Orting, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- An WA DOT alert sign b...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA 1 800 621-3362 phone number on a sign at night in Washington Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Orting, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- An WA DOT alert si... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Orting, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- An amber alert sign advertises FEMA registration to residents and homeowners that were affected by recent flooding events. Pierce County was a county designated under the disaster declaration DR 1817. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Orting, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- An ambe...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA sign at night in Washington Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Orting, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- An amber alert sign advertises FEMA registration to ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Renton, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Deputy State Coordinating Officer Gary Urbas explains FEMA's Public Assistance Program to representatives from King County's local government offices. FEMA helps cover the costs of debris removal and emergency protective measures in the event of a presidential disaster declaration. Savannah Brehmer/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Renton, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance meeting in Washington Production Date: 02/23/2009 Caption: Renton, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Deputy State Coordinating Officer Gary Urbas ... More

Wildfire - Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency declaration was made after devastating wildfires tore through 31 counties in Oklahoma. Due to the seasonal high winds that fueled the wildfires, embers jumped from yard to yard, randomly destroying homes. FEMA/Karen Nutini

Wildfire - Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fire destruction in Oklahoma Production Date: 03/09/2009 Caption: Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency declaration was made after devasta... More

Severe Storm - Springville, N. Y. , September 7, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists strategize around a table in Springville, New York, with federal disaster aid registration information. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009 for three New York counties, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie, after torrential storms and flooding caused severe damage in these areas. All three counties were designated for individual assistance on Sept. 4, 2009. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA

Severe Storm - Springville, N. Y. , September 7, 2009 -- FEMA Communit...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Specialists in New York Production Date: 09/07/2009 Caption: Springville, N. Y. , September 7, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations speci... More

Severe Storm - Silver Creek, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Silver Creek, NY, September 9, 2009; FEMA Community Relations Specialist Paul Williams speaks with Silver Creek residents, at the Silver Creek Disaster Recovery Center, about registering for federal/state disaster assistance. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated New York's Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties in early August. Photo by Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA

Severe Storm - Silver Creek, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Silver Creek...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations specialist in New York Production Date: 09/08/2009 Caption: Silver Creek, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Silver Creek, NY, September 9, ... More

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Community Relations Specialist Paul Williams discusses the FEMA registration process with applicants visiting the Silver Creek, NY Disaster Recovery Center. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA.

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Community Relati...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist in New York Production Date: 09/08/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Community Relations Specialist Paul ... More

Severe Storm - Colonie, N. Y. , September 12, 2009 -- Colonie, NY, September 11, 2009 -- NY Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero addresses staff in the Joint Field Office, in Colonie, New York, during an All-Hands meeting. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated New York's Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties in early August. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA

Severe Storm - Colonie, N. Y. , September 12, 2009 -- Colonie, NY, Sep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Meeting at the Joint Field Office in New York Production Date: 09/12/2009 Caption: Colonie, N. Y. , September 12, 2009 -- Colonie, NY, September 11, 2009 -- ... More

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 22, 2009 -- Individual Assistance Applicant Services Specialist Gigi Perez provides face-to-face assistance to an applicant visiting the Gowanda, NY Disaster Recovery Center. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA.

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 22, 2009 -- Individual Assis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance Applicant Services Speicalist working with a resident in New York Production Date: 09/22/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 22,... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- GEMA Area Coordinator Gary Rice and FEMA PDA Lead Yogi Hollowell are conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment(PDA) walk through to determine extent of storm and flooding damage to this mobile home community along Douglas County Sweetwater Creek. PDA data is included in the state request for federal disaster declaration. George Armstrong, FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- GEMA Ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA's in Douglas County Georgia Production Date: 09/24/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- GEMA Area Coordinator Gary Rice and FEMA PDA Lead Yog... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA are here conducting Preliminary Individual Assistance(IA) Disaster Assessments (PDA's) along Douglas County Sweetwater Creek to determine potential extent of damage to homes by recent severe storms and flooding. PDA data is collected for inclusion in the state request for federal disaster declaration. George Armstrong, FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding in Douglas County, GA Production Date: 09/24/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA ar... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 1, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero and New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) Public Assistance Chief Christopher Holmes speak to media representatives from YNN News and WKBW Channel 7 during a media tour of the joint field office. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 1, 2009 -- FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer at a press event in New York Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 1, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- New York State and FEMA disaster officials tour surrounding creeks and rivers at the Gowanda Reservoir, hit hard by flooding in early August. (L-R) Karl Stadler with the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO), FEMA Debris Specialist Vince Smith, and FEMA Cattaraugus County Public Assistance Coordinator Doug Westermann. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- New Yo...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA debris removal meeting in New York Production Date: 10/14/2009 Caption: Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- New York State and FEMA disaster officials t... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- Ron Simmons, the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) Special Assistant to the State Public Assistance Officer discusses debris in the creeks and rivers near the Gowanda Reservoir with Cattaraugus County Environmental Health Director Eric Wohlers. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- Ron Sim...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meeting outisde about debris removal in New York Production Date: 10/14/2009 Caption: Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- Ron Simmons, the New York State... More

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