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

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

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

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton. FEMA FCO talks with Steve Edwards, the principal of the High School where the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is located in Norman. OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton. FEMA FCO talks w...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance in Oklahoma Tornadoes Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton. FEMA FCO talks with Steve Edwards, the... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, 2010 --The Jim Hogg County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opens today and signs are in place to help those affected by June's Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2. A FEMA Mobile DRC is providing telecommunication support.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Hebbronville, Texas Production Date: 08/26/2010 Caption: Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, 2010 --The Jim Hogg County FEMA/State Disa... More

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public affairs officer writes down in information for a local TV reporter in the the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Ardmore, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by tornadoes which ripped thru Oklahoma in early May, 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker being interviewed by a TV reporter in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/11/2010 Caption: Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public af... More

Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 27, 2010 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager Felix Lopez works to ensure that all survivors receive the best attention and that everything runs smoothly. DRC's are a way for survivors to get extra help when they need it. - FEMA/Jeffrey Keating

Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 27, 2010 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Ce...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager Felix Lopez in Illinois Production Date: 08/27/2010 Caption: Cicero, Ill. , August 27, 2010 -- FEMA Disaster Recove... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Rio Grande City, Texas, August 25, 2010 -- The Starr County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open to provide flood affected residents a concentration of disaster agency services. FEMA is here as result of Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2.

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

The original database describes this as: Title: A Resident enters the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Texas Production Date: 08/25/2010 Caption: Rio Grande City, Texas, August 25, 2010 -- The Starr Co... More

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

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

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

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Laredo, Texas, September 4, 2010 -- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center vehicle is parked at the Texas A&M International University Autumn Music Festival in Laredo , TX. The FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) provides telecommunication services to help residents affected by recent severe storms register on-site for FEMA and other assistance as well as talk to an individual assistance representative.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Laredo, Texas, September 4, 2010...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Texas Production Date: 09/04/2010 Caption: Laredo, Texas, September 4, 2010 -- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center veh... More

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

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

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

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman, FEMA employees talk with Sam Walker, a Salvation Army representative at at Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with private, local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center workers Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman, FEMA employees ta... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Joya, Texas, September 13, 2010 -- The Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opens today and signs are in place to help those affected by June's Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2. A FEMA Mobile DRC is providing telecommunication support.

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

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

Flooding - Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010 -- Logistics specialists Orlando Alvarez (left) and Rusty Clarke put up a sign announcing the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center in Des Moines, Iowa. DRC's such as these house both federal and state assistance employees to help Iowans recover from the recent flooding starting in June. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010 -- Logistics specialists ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Working on the Disaster Recovery sign in Iowa Production Date: 08/24/2010 Caption: Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010 -- Logistics specialists Orlando Alvarez (... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO talks to a reporter about FEMA's role in assisting the State of Oklahoma at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO talks t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO speaks with a reporter in Oklahoma about recent Tornadoes Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO ta... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA DRC Manager Tom Giddings speaks with FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen. FEMA DRC's provide disaster information from several agencies to survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Center Manager and FEMA PIO Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Rec... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., September 15, 2005 -- FEMA opened a new Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport today. DRCs are established to help guide residents through the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., September 15, 2005 -- FEMA opened...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., September 15, 2005 -- A FEMA representative helps a resident tele-register at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport, Miss. DRCs are established to help guide residents through the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., September 15, 2005 -- A FEMA repr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 23, 2005 -- Signs on local roads direct disaster victims to the local (Disaster Recovery Center) or DRC. Houston houses thousands of evacuees from New Orleans. Photo by Ed Edahol/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 23, 2005 -- Signs on local ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Galveston, TX, September 18, 2005 - The Galveston DRC is established in the city social services offices. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Galveston, TX, September 18, 2005 - The Galveston...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 19, 2005 -- Local kids get in a game of football as their mother gets assistance at the Pass Christian Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRC's are set up to help guide residents through the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 19, 2005 -- Local...

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[Hurricane Katrina] September 22, 2004 Gulfport, Ms. Under Secretary Tom Dorr visits Gulfport DRC. Rural Development Under Secretary Tom Dorr, of the United States Department of Agriculture and DRC State Manager Dorothy Montgomery, visits with disaster victims at the Gulfport DRC. USDA Field offices sent representatives to various DRC in the affected areas to provide Katrina disaster victiims information about USDA assistance programs. Residents living in USDA Rural Development-financed apartments are receiving priority admission to any vacant USDA supported housing units in the US. John Fleck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] September 22, 2004 Gulfport, Ms. Under Secretary ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 26, 2005- Thousands of people are at the new super DRC needing assistance as the facility reopens after Hurricane Rita struck. Hundreds of FEMA workers were waiting to help them inside. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 26, 2005- Thousands of peo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Thousands of people wait in line to enter the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) as it reopens after Hurricane Rita struck. Hundreds of FEMA workers were waiting for them inside. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Thousands of p...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA keeps the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) powered up with generators. Timothy Strickland of the FEMA/United States Coast Guard helps keeps the DRC running smoothly by monitoring the extra generators necessary to run all the computers and fans.

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA keeps the...

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

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

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

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

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US Army (USA) Reserve (USAR) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Matthew Buckley, 377th Theater Support Command (TSC), Direct Supporting Command (DRC), uses a high-pressure washer to clean the underside of his M934A2 (6 x 6) 5-ton expansible van (without winch) prior to redeployment back the US at the end of Exercise BRIGHT STAR 2005, a joint US and Coalition biennial military training exercise conducted at Mubarak Military City (MMC), Egypt (EGY)

US Army (USA) Reserve (USAR) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Matthew Buc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mubarak Military City Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Horace Murray Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 1, 2005 -- Houston Mayor Bill White, US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee and FEMA FCO Tom Costello discuss housing issues at the DRC in Houston. The super DRC comprises Federal, State and local agencies. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 1, 2005 -- Houston Mayor Bill Wh...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 3, 2005 -- FEMA Mobile DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) helps disaster victims as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Mobile DRC operates at full capacity during construction of a more permanent facility in the background.John Fleck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 3, 2005 -- FEMA Mobile DRC (Di...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - FEMA representatives (left side of table) speaks to and records information provided to them by applicants who come to this Disaster Recovery Center at 160 Belle Terre to update their contact information, discuss their present situation and speak with program representatives from various agencies that provide assistance programs who staff this office. There are presently 30 DRC's operating throughout the state to provide those who applied for disaster assistance with the opportunity to meet directly with disaster agency personnel. Win Henderswon / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - FEM...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (Right) and Dan Waldman ( 2nd from right), members of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers in inner city and low-income area schools, were left without jobs in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck the city. Hired by FEMA, they are now at the LaPlace Disaster Recover Center, 160 Belle Terre, and in training to become DRC managers. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (Rig...

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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan Waldman (left), jobless as a high school teacher at Signature Centers High School in New Orleans when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the LaPlace Disaster Recovery Center, 160 Belle Terre, and is in training to become a DRC manager. He is a mamber of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income area schools around the nation. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan Waldman (left)...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Applicants wait at a Disaster Recovery Center, 160 Belle Terre, to meet with one or several representatives of agenices who provide assistance programs. This DRC is one of 30 presently open around the state to assist those who have applied for help through FEMA to recover from the damages and losses caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - App...

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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (right), a high school teacher left without a job when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, has been hired by FEMA and is now in training to become a Disaster Recovery Center manager at the LaPlace DRC at 160 Belle Terre; her old school, Landry High School, is also now a DRC. Ashley is a member of the "Teach For America" program that secures employment for new teachers in inner city and low-income area schools around the nation. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (rig...

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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (right), a high school teacher left without a job when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, has been hired by FEMA and is now in training to become a Disaster Recovery Center manager at the LaPlace DRC at 160 Belle Terre; her old school, Landry High School in New Orleans, is also now a DRC. Ashley is a member of the "Teach For America" program that secures employment for new teachers in inner city schools around the nation. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (rig...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W. Bush speaks with FEMA representative Meredith Chandler during his visit to the Waveland Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). President Bush is touring the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing recovery efforts. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W. Bush visits the Waveland Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). President Bush is touring the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing recovery efforts. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - Evan Smith (left), a former Social Studies teacher at Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, was left without a job when Hurricane Katrina struch the city, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the Thibodaux Disaster Recovery Center, 508 St. Mary Street where he is in training to become a DRC manager. Evan is a member of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income areas throughout the country for two year assignments. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - Evan Smith (left...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan Waldman (left), left without a job as a high school teacher at Signature Centers High School in New Orleans when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the LaPlace Disaster Recovery Center, 160 Belle Terre, and is in training to become a DRC manager. He is a member of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income area schools around the nation. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - Evan Smith (left), a former Social Studies teacher at Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, left without a job when Hurricane Katrina struch the city, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the Thibodaux Disaster Recovery Center, 508 St. Mary Street where he is in training to become a DRC manager. Evan is a member of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income areas throughout the country for two year assignments. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - Evan Smith (left...

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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (Right) and Dan Waldman (2nd from right), members of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers in inner city and low-income area schools, were left without jobs in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck the city. Hired by FEMA, they are now at the LaPlace Disaster Recover Center, 160 Belle Terre, and in training to become DRC managers. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (Rig...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, October 10, 2005 -- Harris County Judge Robert Eckles, FEMA FCO Tom Costello and Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut talk with FEMA staffers at the Houston DRC. The DRC comprises Federal, State and local agencies. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, October 10, 2005 -- Harris County Jud...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mississippi, October 11, 2005 -- Sherri Pittman, a DRC coordinator for the Mississippi Emergency Management(MEMA)is an evacuee from Treasure Island, LA. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mississippi, October 11, 2005 -- Sherri Pittman, a...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 12, 2005 -- Erica Lopez, a FEMA PIO, deals with media related questions in the DRC. FEMA hires and trains hundreds of local staff for disaster relief work. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 12, 2005 -- Erica Lopez, a FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At the Purvis FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), these two USDA workers, Kayla Hayes and Sandra Grimsley, provide information and assistance to residents of this rural area affected by Hurricane Katrina. DRC's provide a central location for a variety of disaster services for local residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At the Purvis ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- This building houses the joint FEMA/STATE Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for residents of this primarily rural area, affected by Hurricane Katrina. DRC's provide a central location for disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- This building h...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Although far inland from the coast, residents of this rural area experienced significant damage and can seek assistance at this joint FEMA/STATE Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRC's provide a central location for disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Although far in...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, lead PIO in Houston and a Vietnamese language linguist, appears with Kiem Vu, on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population. FEMA provides language services for most languages in the super DRC. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, l...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Mary Falon, FEMA lead for the Houston Super DRC, welcomes cub scouts from Pack 720 of Pasadena, Texas. FEMA coordinates the efforts of thousands of volunteers of all ages. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Mary Falon, FEMA lea...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 9, 2005 -- FEMA representatives help residents at the Wiggins Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRCs are placed in communities to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 9, 2005 -- FEMA representa...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- A portable air conditioning unit cools the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Long Beach, Miss. DRC's are set up to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- A portable ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Long Beach, Miss. DRC's are set up to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- The Disaste...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- A representative for Aging Services helps a resident at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Long Beach, Miss. DRC's are set up to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- A represen...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., October 26, 2005 -- A resident turns in her checklist as she leaves the Ocean Springs Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRCs are setup to help residents affected by Hurricane Katrina navigate the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., October 26, 2005 -- A reside...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., October 26, 2005 -- Local resident April Lee virtually runs the Ocean Springs Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) after starting as a volunteer earlier in the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Ms. Lee was badly affected by the storm as were most residents of coastal Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., October 26, 2005 -- Local re...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005 - Armin Goerper of ZDF German Television, interviews Charley Henderson, Public Information Officer (PIO) lead, and Paul Ferris, a manager of the super Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Producer Annette Brieger looks on. International media is managed by FEMA PIOs. Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005 - Armin Goerper of ZDF ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA briefs visiting ZDF German television in the Super DRC. International media is managed by FEMA PIOs (Public Information Officers). Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA br...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Tamika Johnson holds up her sign to signal that she is ready for another client at the super DRC on South Wayside. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Tamika Johnson holds...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Admiral Thad Allen gets a briefing at the super DRC on south Wayside. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Admiral Thad Allen g...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 1, 2005 -- The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in east Biloxi. DRCs are setup to help residents through the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 1, 2005 -- The Disaster Re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 1, 2005 -- Many signs at the Biloxi Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) are in Vietnamese to help the local Vietnamese residents. DRCs are setup to help residents through the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 1, 2005 -- Many signs at t...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 1, 2005 -- Residents check in to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. DRCs are setup to help residents through the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 1, 2005 -- Residents check...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, Brenda Gabaldon, DRC manager, goes through paperwork at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, Brenda Gabaldon, DRC manager, goes through paperwork at the Disaster Recovery Center at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 5, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, head of FEMA, Angela Stapleton, IA lead at the Houston DRC, and Sandy Coachman, Federal Coordinating Officer in Austin meet with Houston Mayor Bill White. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 5, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 6, 2005 -- Angela Stapleton, Manager of the Houston DRC Individual Assistance, addresses members of the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church from New Orleans at a reception FEMA hosted at the First Baptist Church of Houston to explain programs and benefits. FEMA CR staff organize many community events to get information to potential clients. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 6, 2005 -- Angela Stapleton, M...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- FEMA respresentatives speak with residents at the Pearlington Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRC's are opened to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- FEMA resp...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- The Pearlington Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is currently made up of popup tents, a sturdier tent is under construction. DRC's are opened to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- The Pearl...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open is Pearlington, Miss. DRC's are setup to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- A Disaste...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEM...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA, November 14, 2005 - Johanna Von Hofe, a fifth grade teacher from Little Woods Elementary in east New Orleans, checks out housing assistance applications at a DRC in south central Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina shut down her school, but as a member of "Teach for America" she was hired by FEMA to help local persons affected by the storm to apply for assistance. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA, November 14, 2005 - Johanna Von Hof...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 - Betsy Dekker (left), a fourth grade teacher at the New Orleans Free School until Hurricane Katrina shut down the city schools, was hired by FEMA to work in a Disaster Recovery Center. She works closely with Kathy Whittler, the DRC lead. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 - Betsy Dekker ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Moss Point, MS., December 1, 2005- A FEMA employee discusses the benifits of using reinforcements in building structures at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Moss Point, MS. The Mitigation section of the DRC has been handling incresased requests for building information. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Moss Point, MS., December 1, 2005- A FEMA employee...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- Students from 'The Learning Center' alternative school open presents at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated the presents to the students. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- Students from ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- Students from 'The Learning Center' alternative school open presents at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated the presents to the students. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- Students from ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Obadiah Cooper hands out presents to students of a local alternative school at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated the presents to the students. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Obadiah Cooper speaks with the local media at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated presents to students at 'The Learning Center' alternative school. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- Students from 'The Learning Center' alternative school open presents at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated the presents to the students. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- Students from ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS., December 17, 2005 - Lucinda Newton, a FEMA employee poses with a Hurricane Katrina evacuee. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in McComb, MS held a Christmas party for the children of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who are working with the McComb, MS DRC. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS., December 17, 2005 - Lucinda Newton, a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS., December 17, 2005- Lucinda Newton, a FEMA employee paints a snow man on the face of a Hurricane Katrina evacuee. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in McComb, MS held a Christmas party for the children of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who are working with the McComb, MS DRC. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS., December 17, 2005- Lucinda Newton, a ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS, December 17, 2005 - Donna Althof, the FEMA DRC coordinator, paints a candy cane on the face of a Hurricane Katrina evacuee. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in McComb, MS held a Christmas party for the children of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who are working with the McComb, MS DRC. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS, December 17, 2005 - Donna Althof, the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- The entrance to FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Waveland. DRCs are opened to give applicants a place to ask questions about their FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- The entrance ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- The entrance to FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Waveland. DRCs are opened to give applicants a place to ask questions about their FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- The entrance ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Michael Raphael (left) speaks with the assistant manager of the Waveland Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA DRCs are opened to give applicants a place to ask questions about their FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- FEMA Public I...

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[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, New Orleans, LA, 2-18-06 -- Trailer applicants talk face to face with FEMA trailer specialists at this St. Bernard Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This "DRC" Disaster Recovery Center created a FEMA trailer help unit to assist Hurricane Katrina disaster victims with trailer requests, maintenance, or other trailer related issues. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, New Orleans, LA, 2-18-06 -- Trailer ap...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn talks about his work with his Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport. Chaplain Buchhorn and Georgie have been visiting and counseling residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn talks about his and his Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie's work with FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Kiiva Williams at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport. Chaplain Buchhorn and Georgie have been visiting and counseling residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 03-1-06 -- A dockside DRC provides cruise ship Ecstasy and Sensation residents access to FEMA aid and long term housing options. FEMA is helping victims living on the cruise ships find long term housing before the ships' contract expires March 1st. The the cruise ships were used by city workers as temporary emergency housing. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 03-1-06 -- A docksid...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 -- Carl Sporman, a FEMA mitigation specialist at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) talks to a resident of Caruthersville, Missouri about rebuilding options. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 -- Senator Jim Talent, R-MO talks to a resident at the Red Cross Shelter in Caruthersville, MO. The Red Cross and FEMA employees are working with State and local agencies to provide assistance and information to the townspeople of Caruthersville, Missouri affected by the recent tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has been established for people to go to for information and to register for services. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-9-06 - Crisis counselors at the DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) help victims of the tornado that devistated the town of Caruthersville, MO. FEMA is working with State and local agencies to provide assistance and information to the townspeople of Caruthersville, Missouri affected by the tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has been established for people to go to for information and to register for services. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-9-06 - ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-8-06 -- FEMA employee Rita Egan talks to victims of the Caruthersville tornado. FEMA is working with State and local agencies to help the town recover from the tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has been established for people to go to for information and to register for services. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN -- April 10, 2006 -- Bruce Spencer from Winchester, TN, working in a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Spencer assists applicants as they request Federal help after tornado damage. Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN -- April 10, 2006 -- Bruce...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Interview -- Craig Browning, a FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) briefs local media at the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC provides a "one-stop" help center for many victims of recent tornados that struck Middle Tennesse. FEMA's PIOs work with media to provide information to help inform the public of how to apply for assistance, a critical task in any disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Intervi...

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

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

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

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

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