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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, November 16, 2005 - Carlos Armstrong, is interviewed by Christine Rappleye of the Beaumont Times, as his wife and daughter visit with CR worker Vera Newsome.  Trailers are one of a numer of alternatives FEMA provides to displaced homeowners.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, November 16, 2005 - Carlos Armstrong...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, November 16, 2005 - Carlos Armstrong, his wife Eva and his daughter Karlisha receive a trailer from FEMA to live in while their house is undergoing extensive repairs. Trailers are one of a number of alternatives FEMA provides to displaced homeowners.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, November 16, 2005 - Carlos Armstrong...

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Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 22, 2010 --  Louise Fullmer, left, and  Rene O'Neill, center, work with Monique Williams to get her claim filed with FEMA. Disaster Recovery Centers are an important component of FEMA's outreach. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 22, 2010 -- Louise Fullmer, le...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA working with a resident at the Disaster Recovery Center in Wisconsin Production Date: 09/22/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 22, 2010 -- Louise ... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 --- FEMA contract inspector Ned Hosner records damage information as an important  step in getting help to flooded citizens. Information used in damage awards is carefully checked by field  experts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 --- FEMA contract insp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inspector records field information Production Date: 09/23/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 --- FEMA contract inspector Ned Hosner records da... More

Flooding - New Berlin, Wis. , September 9, 2010 --  Sarah Hamilton. a FEMA trainer, answers questions during a training break at the Joint Field Office. Training is an on-going process for FEMA staff in the  field as well as back in Region. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - New Berlin, Wis. , September 9, 2010 -- Sarah Hamilton. a ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA trainer at a training session in Wisconsin Production Date: 09/09/2010 Caption: New Berlin, Wis. , September 9, 2010 -- Sarah Hamilton. a FEMA trainer, a... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- The Disaster Recovery Centers provide an opportunity for applicants to meet with FEMA and SGA stafffers who can help them. Meeting with local  citizens affected by disaster is part of FEMA's community outreach. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- The Disaster Recove...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Wisconsin Production Date: 09/23/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- The Disaster Recovery Centers provide an opp... More

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 --  FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment official Ward Turner looks  at a totally collapsed basement wall of a house in South Milwaukee. FEMA officials conduct damage surveys at every disaster which might merit a declaration. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Prelimin...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA for Individual Assistance in WI, home damage Production Date: 09/02/2010 Caption: South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Ass... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 22, 2010 --  Delores Domingo, left, assists Earl Cobb, right, in getting his claim filed with FEMA. Disaster Recovery Centers are an important component of FEMA's outreach. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 22, 2010 -- Delores Domingo, l...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA working with a resident at the Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 09/22/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 22, 2010 -- Delores Domingo, lef... More

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA official Ward Turner confers with Pat O'Conner, Wisconsin State official about damages in a trailer park in South Milwaukee. FEMA works closely with  local and state officials in disaster operations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA official ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA official meets with State official about damage to a trailer park Production Date: 09/02/2010 Caption: South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA o... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- - Flood damaged applicants use a FEMA phone bank in a Disaster Recovery Center to register for disaster assistance. Disaster Recovery Centers are an important component of FEMA's outreach. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- - Flood damaged app...

The original database describes this as: Title: Phone bank for residents at a Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 09/23/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- - Flood damaged applicants ... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 --  Jessica Smith  and  her daughter Ameria meet with FEMA application specialist Maria Serbia in a Disaster Recovery Centerin Milwaukee.  Disaster Recovery Centers provide an opportunity for applicants to meet with FEMA and SGA staffers who can help them.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- Jessica Smith and...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Wisconsin Production Date: 09/23/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- Jessica Smith and her daughter Ameria mee... More

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collapsed and totaly breached by September rains. FEMA can provide Pubic Assistance to help repair infrastructure for qualfied applicants. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Broackway Road ...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 11/05/2010 Caption: Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collapsed and totaly breached by September rains.... More

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Brockway Road is collapsed and totally breached by September rains. FEMA can provide Pubic Assistance to help repair infrastructure for qualified applicants. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Brockway Road i...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 11/05/2010 Caption: Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Brockway Road is collapsed and totally breached by September rains.... More

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010 -- Black River Falls, WI, November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collapsed and totaly breached by September rains. FEMA can provide Pubic Assistance to help repair infrastructure for qualfied applicants. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010 -- Black River F...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 11/05/2010 Caption: Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010 -- Black River Falls, WI, November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collap... More

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , May 27, 2009 -- Two residents of Clay County examine the flood plain maps developed by FEMA. Flood control and mapping are an important part of FEMA's mitigation efforts.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , May 27, 2009 -- Two residents of Clay Cou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Two residents of Clay County at a computer in MN Production Date: 05/27/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , May 27, 2009 -- Two residents of Clay County examine th... More

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Sam Knudsen, Disaster Recovery Center manager, and Marianne Ludwig, Program Specialist, have a light moment with Jim Nelson in his application interview.  Disaster Recovery Centers offer specialized assistance to citizens struck by disaster. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Sam K...

The original database describes this as: Title: Meeting at the FEMA DRC in Minnesota Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Sam Knudsen, Disaster Recovery ... More

Flooding - Dilworth, Minn. , May 28, 2009 -- Gary Fisher, a FEMA safety officer, gives the fire warden's training course to Joint Field Office staff.  Training is a part of the on-going routine of Joint Field Offices. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Dilworth, Minn. , May 28, 2009 -- Gary Fisher, a FEMA safet...

The original database describes this as: Title: Training in Minnesota Production Date: 05/28/2009 Caption: Dilworth, Minn. , May 28, 2009 -- Gary Fisher, a FEMA safety officer, gives the fire warden's traini... More

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 --  35 days after the Red River flooded, the damage is still dramatic. FEMA Public Assistance money helps states and governments rebuild public infrastructure such as this bridge. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- 35 days after the Red River ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged road in Minnesota Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- 35 days after the Red River flooded, the damage is still dramatic... More

Flooding - Grygla, Minn. , May 20, 2009 -- Marianne Ludwig, program specialist, interviews Raymond and  Blanche Bakken of Grygla about their flood damage. In the background, Marie Ostby is interviewed by Candy Coyle, another program specialist. Disaster Recovery Centers offer specialized assistance to citizens struck by disaster. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Grygla, Minn. , May 20, 2009 -- Marianne Ludwig, program sp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents at a Disaster Recovery Center in Minnesota Production Date: 05/20/2009 Caption: Grygla, Minn. , May 20, 2009 -- Marianne Ludwig, program specialist, ... More

Flooding - Dilworth, Minn. , May 28, 2009 --  Gary Fisher, a FEMA safety officer, gives the fire warden's training course to Joint Field Office staff.  Training is a part of the on-going routine of Joint Field Offices. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Dilworth, Minn. , May 28, 2009 -- Gary Fisher, a FEMA safe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Training in Minnesota Production Date: 05/28/2009 Caption: Dilworth, Minn. , May 28, 2009 -- Gary Fisher, a FEMA safety officer, gives the fire warden's train... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 12, 2005 -- Kids play with electronic games donated by local merchants.  Thousands of displaced citizens were moved from New Orleans to Houston in a FEMA organized bus program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 12, 2005 -- Kids play with ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Bank of America provided a mobile bank for debit card recipients' use. Thousands of displaced New Orleans residents are being serviced in the Reliant Arena.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Bank of America ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 13, 2005 -- A woman registers withn FEMA at the George R. Brown Convention Center.  Hundreds of displaced New Orleans residents are being housed here.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 13, 2005 -- A woman registe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 14, 2005-  Drs. Brent Eastman and Peter Aldrick of the Scripps Medical Group of San Deigo manage a medical facility at the George  R. Brown Center.  Hundreds of displaced New Orleans residents are being sheltered in Houston.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 14, 2005- Drs. Brent Eastm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX September 14, 2005 -- Rebecca Warren and Joseph Smothers, formerly of New Orleans and now sheltered in the Astrodome, are married in center floor. Evander Holyfield gave away the bride. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX September 14, 2005 -- Rebecca Warren a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 14, 2005-   Kevin and Kierra Price demonstrate their clean hands at the GRB Convention Center.  Sanitary hand cleaner is provided everywhere in an effort to combat the spread of disease.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 14, 2005- Kevin and Kierr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- A family awaits transportation at the Reliant arena. Thousands of displaced New Orleaneans are being moved to the Reliant Arena today.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- A family awaits ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 15, 2005 -- Kesha Chene, her daughter Destiny, her cousins Sherell, Richard and Kevin Donohue, Esienne and Walter Ramsey wait to move out.  The Astrodome is being emptied as new shelter plans are implemented.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 15, 2005 -- Kesha Chene, he...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Tamara Clay and Naomi Gray head for the laundramat at the Astrodome. Thousands of displaced New Orleaneans are being moved to the Reliant Arena today.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Tamara Clay and ...

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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 Rita] Houston, TX, September 23, 2005 -- An EMT takes a nap while waiting pre deployment in response to Hurricane Rita.  Long and unpredictable hours at work and on call necessitate sleeping whenever possible.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, September 23, 2005 -- An EMT takes a nap...

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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 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] 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 Rita] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Hotshots, specialized firefighters who clear forestry disaster sites, clear fallen timber from a county park.  Hundreds of emergency workers are funded by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Hotshots, specialized ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Crews from power line repair companies plan their day.  Hundreds of contract emergency workers are funded by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Crews from power li...

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[Hurricane Rita] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Hotshots, specialized firefighters who clear forestry disaster sites, clear fallen timber from a county park.  Hundreds of emergency workers are funded by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Hotshots, specialized ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Bolivar Peninsula, TX,  October 12, 2005-  On oil operation is still partially underwater weeks after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  These hurricanes battered the Gulf Coast this fall. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, October 12, 2005- On oil ope...

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[Hurricane Rita] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, October 12, 2005-  Texas Route 87 is completely shut down to regular traffic by weather driven sand.  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, October 12, 2005- Texas Route...

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[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005-  A building owner on Bolivar Peninsula warns looters with his sign.  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005- A building owner on...

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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 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 -- Rick Patterson, Senior Deputy Coordinating Officer for the State of Texas, welcoms 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 -- Rick Patterson, Seni...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Members of an emergency medical team demonstrate a defibulator to cub scouts from Pack 720 of Pasadena, Texas. FEMA coordinates the efforts of many emergency first responders.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Members of an emerge...

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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 Rita] Houston, TX, October 16, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, assistant Senior Federal Officer in Houston, confers with Charlie Hendereson, lead PIO, during an interview with Kathrine Bui on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population.  FEMA provides media services to special market media in several languages.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 16, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, assista...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, Assistant Senior Federal Officer in Houston, is interviewed by Kathrine Bui on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population. Timothy Nguyen, a medical doctor who hosts the show as a hobby, takes calls and translates. FEMA provides media services to many special markets.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, Assista...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005 -- Army Corps of Engineers Public Information Officer Michele Thomas and FEMA field Public Information Officer Brad Crane check out a trailer which has been delivered.  The Corps of Engineers set-up the trailers.  FEMA provides trailers as temporary housing for thousands of evacuees.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005 -- Army Corps of Engi...

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[Hurricane Rita] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005 -- Trailers await assignment from the Jasper staging area.  FEMA provides trailers as temporary housing for thousands of evacuees.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005 -- Trailers await assign...

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[Hurricane Rita] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005- Mike Key and Paul Lovell, FEMA logistics staff, look over the papers for a trailer which is leaving the Jasper staging area.  FEMA provides trailers as temporary housing for thousands of evacuees.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005- Mike Key and Paul Lovel...

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[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005 -- Martha Weber, a resident of Groves whose home was totally destroyed by Hurricane Rita, is interviewed by the press as she takes possession of a new FEMA trailer.  FEMA supplies  trailers as temporary housing to thousands of people in Texas.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005 -- Martha Weber, a resid...

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[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005 -- Frank Mansell, PIO lead from Beaumont, is interviewed by the Beth Gallaspy of the Beaumont Enterprise at the installation of a new FEMA trailer on the property of a client whose home is destroyed.  Standing by are Marilyn Tennisen and her photographer of the Port Arthur Review, and FEMA PIOs Jim Thompson and John Read.  FEMA supplies  trailers as temporary housing to thousands of people in Texas.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005 -- Frank Mansell, PIO le...

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[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005 -- Chad Davis, an installer contracted by FEMA, unloads his hook-up material for a new trailer.  FEMA supplies  trailers as temporary housing to thousands of people in Texas.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005 -- Chad Davis, an instal...

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[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005- Frank Mansell, lead PIO from Beaumont, confers with Jim Vassar of the Army Corps of Engineers about a trailer installation.  FEMA supplies trailers as temporary housing to thousands of people in Texas.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Groves, TX, October 18, 2005- Frank Mansell, lead PIO...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- FEMA staffers look over details at a town meeting also attended by Congressman Ted Poe.  FEMA participates in many town meetings as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- FEMA staffers lo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Billy Penn, SFO of the east branch of DR1606, address a town meeting also attended by Congressman Ted Poe.  FEMA participates in many town meetings as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Billy Penn, SFO ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, October 24, 2005 -- Cliff Payne, an inspector for the Army Corps Engineers, does a final inspection on the "Blue Roof" program. "Blue Roof" is part of the temporary housing aid offered by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, October 24, 2005 -- Cliff Payne, an ins...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Conroe, TX, October 25, 2005 -- David Gaddis, a FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator, meets with Montgomery County officials.  FEMA provides millions of dollars for overtime and rentals as well as damage.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Conroe, TX, October 25, 2005 -- David Gaddis,...

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[Hurricane Marilyn/Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center.  The houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Marilyn/Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, Octo...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center.  These houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Wo...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center.  The houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Wo...

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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 -- Admiral Thad Allen, accompanied by SFO Dennis Lee and PIO lead Charley Henderson meet with the editors of the Houston Chronicle.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

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

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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 visits the Houston AFO and meets with Lonnie Ward, Senior Executive Advisor, Dennis Lee, SFO and Rick Patterson, Texas State Coordinating Officer.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

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

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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 Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 --  Ted Koppel's Nightline was hosted by the Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and invited Admiral Thad Allen, among others, to appear.  FEMA officials often appear on television to support policy and performance.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Ted Koppel's Nightl...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under contract to the US Army Corps of Engineers tightens the blue tarp on a house with a damaged roof.  FEMA provides funds for the "blue roof" program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under con...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under contract to the US Army Corps of Engineers spreads the blue vinyl tarp on a house with a damaged roof. FEMA provides funds for the "blue roof" program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under con...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under contract to the US Army Corps of Engineers begins installing a "blue roof" on a house with a damaged roof. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under con...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- Crews attach blue vinyl roofing to a damaged roof. FEMA provides funds for the "blue roof" program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- Crews attach blu...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- SMI roofers rollout the first of the blue covering for a roof.  FEMA provides funds for the "blue roof" program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- SMI roofers roll...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 --  Thuiet Ha and Choung Huynh are assisted by Victoria Lopera.  FEMA provides interpreters in several languages.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Thuiet Ha and Choun...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Jose Soles is assisted by Victoria Lopera, a FEMA interpreter.  FEMA provices interpreters in several languages.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Jose Soles is assist...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 --  Franceska Ramos, a FEMA PIO, appears on a Spanish market program called Hola Houston hosted by Mike Barajas.  FEMA PIOs are called on regularly to work with the media.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Franceska Ramos, a ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations workers prepare packages of information for housing clients.  CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relat...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- Contract workers repair damaged traffic lights in Baeumont.  FEMA provides funds for most damaged infrastructure.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- Contract workers re...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor unloads brush and tree limbs  from a truck onto a Army Corps of Engineers debris site.  FEMA funds the Corps of Engineers debris disposal program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor unload...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 --  A contractor unloads brush and tree limbs  from a truck onto a Army Corps of Engineers debris site.  FEMA funds the Corps of Engineers debris disposal program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor unloa...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor gets pay order from the "tower" before he dumps his truckload of tree limbs and logs onto a US Army Corps of Engineers debris site.  FEMA funds the Corps of Engineers debris disposal program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor gets p...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 --  A contractor has the value of his load of brush and tree limbs estimated before he dumps it at an Army Corps of Engineers debris site.  FEMA funds the Corps of Engineers debris disposal program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor has t...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- Contact workers repair damaged stop lights in Baeumont.  FEMA provides funds for most damaged infrastructure..  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- Contact workers rep...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- Contact workers repair damaged stop lights in Beaumont.  FEMA provides funds for most damaged infrastructure.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- Contact workers rep...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 3, 2005 -- Dennis Lee, Senior Federal Official, is interviewed by local TV about the Home for the Holidays program which FEMA and the city of Houston introduced on November 3rd as Rick Patterson, Texas housing laison, looks on.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 3, 2005 -- Dennis Lee, Senior F...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 3, 2005-  Dennis Lee, Senior Federal Official in the Houston PIO,  listens to Mayor Bill White as he talks about the Home for the Hollidays program which FEMA and the city of Houston introduced on November 3rd.  FEMA has  many different ways of addressing housing needs.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 3, 2005- Dennis Lee, Senior Fe...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 3, 2005 --  Gale Nemec, a FEMA CR worker, talks with Harris County Judge Robert Eckels about the Home for the Holidays program which FEMA and the city of Houston introduced on November 3rd.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 3, 2005 -- Gale Nemec, a FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA Public Information Officer is interviewed by Lydia Joseph of Channel 4, Beaumont, about FEMA Community Relations activity in Sour Lake.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Brad Craine, a FEM...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Resident Bobby McNeill is interviewed by Lydia Joseph of Channel 4, Beaumont.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Resident Bobby McN...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Resident Bobby McNeill points out damage to his home to US Army Corps of Engineers inspectors Saul Castillo and Santiago Gonzalez.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Resident Bobby McN...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005- Bobby McNeill, who has had open heart surgery and has emphysema, is assisted by FEMA CR personnnel, including from left, Linda Banzhof, Kim Ehresman, Darrell Balsamo, Bruce Banzhof, Chuck and Brad Craine.  FEMA has trained personnel to assist special needs clients.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005- Bobby McNeill, who h...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill gets a preliminary blue roof report from Saul Castillo and Santiago Gonzalez, contractor inspectors for the Army Corps of Engineers.  Inspectors like these begin the "Blue Roof" process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill gets...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill, who has had open heart surgery and has emphysema, is placed in a hotel by FEMA CR personnnel.  FEMA has trained personnel to assist special needs clients.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill, who...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 --  Saul Castillo and Santiago Gonzalez, contractor inspectors for the Army Corps of Engineers, calculate how much blue roof material will be needed for Bobby McNeill's house. Inspectors  like these begin the "Blue Roof" process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Saul Castillo ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill shows his damaged house to a Lydia Joseph from Channel 4, Beaumont and Bruce Banzhof from FEMA.  FEMA trained personnel inspect homes for damage as part of the claim process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill show...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 --  Saul Castillo, a contractor inspector for the Army Corps of Engineers, measures Bobby McNeill's house for a blue tarp.  Inspectors  like these begin the "Blue Roof" process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Saul Castillo, a ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 5, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, head of FEMA, and his staff, meets with Houston Mayor Bill White and his staff.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

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

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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 5, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, head of FEMA, meets with Houston Mayor Bill White.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

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

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