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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Mititigation Specialist shows a customer at a Home Depot store how to reduce damage in future flooding with a water flow valve. FEMAs outreach to stores, neighborhoods, and victims significantly saves money in future disasters.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28,...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood, an hydrologist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) marks flood waterline on a local barbershop entrance in the center of town.The bronze plaque on the store owners entrance is a historical marker indicating the level of the 1981 flood. The USGS marks flood water levels around the town, especially close to the stream. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 20...

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Tracy City, MO, May 10, 2007 -- Flooded Tracy City Park.  Federal and State funds were used to buy this property after the 1993 Midwest Floods.  Last week the park flooded again, this time with no damage to property.  FEMA/Teri Mayer

Tracy City, MO, May 10, 2007 -- Flooded Tracy City Park. Federal and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Robert and Sandra Harris' elevated house was the only one left standing on Wiggins Street after Hurricane Katrina hit. They had mitigated their home in 1999 with Increased Cost of Compliance funds through the National Flood Insurance Program. They elevated their house above the required level in order to further protect against flooding. Photo by Robert Harris.

[Hurricane Katrina] Robert and Sandra Harris' elevated house was the o...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Welch, WV, May 9, 2002 -- The Dollar General in Welch, West Virginia  lost its complete inventory the second time in two years due to the May 2, 2002 flash.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA  Photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Welch, WV, May 9, 2002 -- Th...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Welch, WV, May 15, 2002 -- Allen Graybill of Hazard  Mitigation works with Joyce Carlisle in the Disaster Recovery Office in Welch, West Virginia about  damage her home sustained during the flash flood of May 2, 2002.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Welch, WV, May 15, 2002 -- A...

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Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance programs and rebuilding techniques to reduce disaster damages. Here, a FEMA employee provides mitigation information and materials to a homeowner. Photo by Crispin Nery/FEMA.

Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance progr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- This structure was mitigated to protect against floods and high winds.  Few structures on the coast of Mississippi were mitigated prior to Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- This str...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Many homes in New Orleans were completely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina's high winds and severe flooding. The Justine Plantation, shown here, sits undamaged because of the owners' adherence to Mandeville's building codes, requiring that a house sit above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Photo by Jeff Markham/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Many homes in New Orleans were completely destroye...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14 2006 -- This California resident raised their home ten feet to prevent, or mitigate, flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- FEMA mitigation specialists meet with a contractor that has raised this home to mitigate flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Floodwalls surround this California trailer park to prevent flooding from nearby creeks. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa CA, Feb. 14, 2006 --  Mitigation specialist Barb Ellis meets with a Napa county flood victim. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa CA, Feb. 14,...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Public Works Director Myke Praul points out floodwalls to Nappa City engineers and mitigation specialist Diane Earl of FEMA. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 - Town Engineer Myke Praul meets FEMA specialist Diane Earl to discuss his flooding plan for the town. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Dennis Brown raised his home four feet to mitigate flooding in his neiborhood. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14 2006 -- Floodwalls surround a town trailer park to mitigate flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Nappa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 - A floodwall is under construction to keep the City of Nappa from flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Nappa, CA, Feb. 1...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Guerneville, CA -Feb. 15, 2006 - Spending less than 10,000 dollars to mitigate flooding along the russian river, homeowner Layla Donaldson elevated her home ten feet and avoided damage from recent flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Guerneville, CA -...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] San Anselmo, CA, Feb 19, 2006 - A Marin County resident raises his home to avoid repetitive losses caused by flooding from a nearby creek. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] San Anselmo, CA, ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Manteca, CA, Feb 23, 2006- A home is raised twenty feet to mitigate flooding from the San Joaquin river. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Manteca, CA, Feb ...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, and burns protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of the south end of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Also in the city park created on the river side stands an obelisk marking the water levels from the 1997 flood.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of the south end of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls and burns protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of the south end of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River.  Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] August 3, 2006, Middletown, PA -- Alan Knocke, Emergency Managment Agency (EMA) Coordinator for Lower Swarta Township stands in front of a house aquired under FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).  The frequently flooded home was "bought out" and will be demolished, allowing neighboring wetlands to expand into the newly aquired space.  Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] August 3, 2006, Middletown, P...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By following local building codes and elevating above the base flood elevation, Lynhurst Plumbing and Heating avoided damage during the Mother's Day floods.  The adjoining building, built prior to code adoption had 18 inches of flood water. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By followin...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By following local building codes, Lynhurst Plumbing and Heating avoided damage during the Mother's Day floods.  The adjoining building, built prior to code adoption had 18 inches of flood water. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By followin...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Sultan, WA, November 11, 2006 -- Mitch McKron pumps water from the basement of his mitigated home that he had just raised in time to prevent it from flooding.  Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers that have breached their levees and are flooding roads, property and towns.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Sultan, WA, Novem...

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FEMA presents mitigation information and materials at the ESRI Federal User Conference. The exhibit included a video on HAZUS, FEMA's loss estimation software, and interactive displays of FEMA's Map Service Center (MSC) online software. Photo by Eugene Luke/FEMA.

FEMA presents mitigation information and materials at the ESRI Federal...

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FEMA attended the ESRI Federal User Conference in January 2007. At the booth, FEMA presented information and materials about mapping efforts intended to save lives and property from damages due to natural disasters. Photo by Yonah Walter/FEMA.

FEMA attended the ESRI Federal User Conference in January 2007. At the...

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At the ESRI Federal User Conference in January 2007, federal employees who use mapping and GIS software were learned about FEMA's efforts to reduce the risks of natural disasters. Photo by Eugene Luke/FEMA.

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Hoh Indian Reservation, WA, 1-18-07 --   Jonette Reyes, Vice Chairperson and Larry Burtness, Planner/Grant Writer for the Hoh Tribe, discuss Tribal Culture & History with Robert Flood State Tribal (Left), Max Rice FEMA Tribal, and Lois Lopez FEMA Mitigation (right).  FEMA and State representatives were there to discuss mitigation issues and the National Flood Insurance Program as they relate to the Hoh Indian Reservation.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Hoh Indian Reserv...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Hoh Indian Reservation, WA, 1-18-07 -- FEMA, State, and Hoh Tribal members look at mitigation issues on Hoh Indian Reservation maps in the tribal center.  FEMA and State representatives were at the Hoh Reservation to discuss mitigation issues and the National Flood Insurance Program as they relate to the Hoh Indian Reservation.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Hoh Indian Reserv...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, 1-19-07 -- Marvin Grover talks with FEMA Mitigation repetitive loss inspectors Larry Merritt and Greg Duff.  A chimney at right is all that remains of Mr. Grover's home.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, 1-19-07 -- FEMA Mitigation repetitive loss inspectors Larry Merritt and Greg Duff talk with a Sheriff Deputy who stopped to help them find a property they are trying to identify.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-20-07 -- A FEMA worker checks out the 60 feet of bank erosion from the November Flooding that is endangering these homes.  Residents are asking for a Mitigation project to save their homes.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-2...

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[Hurricane Katrina] WWL-TV in Gretna, Louisiana was able to broadcast uninterrupted throughout Hurricane Katrina. The construction manager designed the building specifically to withstand high winds and flooding. Notice that the equipment is elevated and that the space under the building can now be used as parking space. Photo by FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] WWL-TV in Gretna, Louisiana was able to broadcast ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hurricane clips, shown circled above, help anchor roofs to the main structure to prevent detachment due to sever wind. These clips can be found at many hardware stores, and are an inexpensive way to mitigate homes against sever losses from hurricanes. The home above kept its lid on during the severe winds brought by Hurricane Katrina, even though construction of the house had not been completed. Photo by William Dryden/FEMA.

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans -  FEMA Acting Associate Deputy Administrator for Gulf Coast Recovery, Jim Stark presents the largest single Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Project (HMGP) obligation to Louisiana Recovery Authority Executive Director, Paul Rainwater. The $96.5 million dollar funding will help elevate nearly 3,000 homes devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans - FEMA Acting Associate Deputy Admini...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Warner, N.H., July 3, 2007 -- Emergency Management Director Edward Mical and Public Works Director Allan Brown show the placement of geosynthetic material in the roadbed of Bartlett Loop. FEMA Photo by Bridget Weber

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Warner, N.H., July 3, 2007 -- Emergency M...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitigation specialist explains low cost construction techniques to better protect homes during storms . FEMA gives presentations at community events to prepare for future disasters and to encourage disaster planning. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitig...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Temple, N.H., July 31, 2007 -- Road Agent Tim Fiske stands next to a repaired stone culvert on Fish Road where geotextiles were used in the roadbed. FEMA Photo/Bridget Weber

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Temple, N.H., July 31, 2007 -- Road Agent...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Arkansas City, KS, August 9, 2007 -- The flood gates in Arkansas City looks like white pipes coming up out of the ground. When closed, these gates help protect the community near levees during flooding.  Hattie Stallworth/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Arkansas City, KS, August 9, 2007 -- The ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 9, 2007  -- James Workman (l) and Vaught Ferguson (r), Mitigation Specialists constructing a model structure to illustrate improved construction techniques to improve resistance to high winds. Simple improvements in construction can prevent or lessen damage to structures in many high wind events. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 9, 2007 -- James Wor...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 23, 2007 -- Flood victim Homer Joy talks with FEMA Mitigation Specialist Ernal Cunningham about Mitigation practices for his business at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  DRC's provide applicants with information about FEMA programs and can help in filling out applications.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 23, 2007 -- F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, August 31, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Howard Vaughn (center) discusses techniques to mitigate flood damage with local residents at the Findlay Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRCs are set up to give residents affected by disasters a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 1, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Larry Ruffin (right) explains mitigation at the Bluffton Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 1, ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ottawa, Ohio, September 1, 2007 -- A FEMA mitigation specialist speaks with residents at the Ottawa Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA promotes rebuilding better, stronger and safer to residents affected by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ottawa, Ohio, September 1, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 --  Larry Ruffin, FEMA Mitigation representative listens to a town official whose jurisdiction suffered damage by flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters to determine if they qualify for Public Assistance.  John Ficara/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation (MIT) specialist Jay Michaud along with United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Ohio EMA officials inspect infrastructure damage during a preliminary damage assessment. FEMA works together with other federal and state agencies in response to disasters. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio September 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 8, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach representative Barbara Glynn (R) speaks with a homeowner whose house was damaged from recent flooding in the community. FEMA Mitigation representatives use locations to reach homeowners to provide information on flood repair and prevention techniques. John Ficara/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 8, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach representative Richard Roberts (R) helps a homeowner whose home was damaged by flooding. Mitigation representatives try to locate themselves in a places homeowners will find and explore repair and prevention techniques.  John Ficara/FEMA

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

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

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 8, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach representative Barbara Glynn speaks with a homeowner who suffered damage from recent floods in the community. FEMA Mitigation Outreach representatives select locations to find homeowners in need of information on repair and prevention techniques.  John Ficara/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Tiffen, Ohio, September 10, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Tara Hallmark (R) speaks with a Seneca County resident whose home suffered damage in recent flooding. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today in Tiffen for Seneca County residents.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Tiffen, Ohio, September 10, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Forest, Ohio, September 10, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Gloria Millard (2ND from right) talks with a Hardin County homeowner whose home suffered damage from recent floods. Hardin and Seneca counties  recently qualified for Federal Disaster Assistance.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Forest, Ohio, September 10, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio,  September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (L) and Carrie Huitger (R) hydrologists with the United States Geological Survey mark town locations of  USGS flood water line measurements they have taken. The USGS is marking flood water lines in various  locations around  town for future USGS surveyors.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (C) a hydrologist with United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows local newspaper reporters an aerial view of streams in the town of Carey. The USGS  is marking flood water lines for future USGS surveying. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio,  September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (C) a hydrologist with United States Geological Survey (USGS) marks Flood water seed line found on a shed next to a stream. Often, seed lines are evident as they float and attach themselves to walls as the water begins to recede.  The USGS  is marking flood water lines and locations in the town for future USGS surveying.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio,  September 12, 2007 -- Carrie Huitger (L) and Jim Sherwood(R) hydrologists with the United States Geological Survey examine a water culvert in the town that was not capable of handling the flood waters that hit the town. The USGS is examining stream culverts as part of their flood water evaluation for USGS surveyors.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Upper Sandusky, Ohio, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA representative Yvonne Whitely talks with a local homeowner at the Wyondot County Fair about damages to his home due to recent flooding. FEMA mitigation representatives  reach out to the community to provide information on repair and prevention techniques. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Septemb...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 --  Heather and Amy Townsend talk with Roger Faris at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair about the Safe Room they built into their new home.  FEMA's mitigation program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on safety and cutting down future damages.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 -- Richard and Roberta Williams talk with FEMA Mitigation Specialist Richard McMahon at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair.  FEMA's mitigation out reach program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on cutting down future damages.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 15, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Luletha Cheatham (L) gives flood repair and prevention information to a shopper at the Lowes Home Building store. FEMA Mitigation representatives set up desks around  communities affected by flooding to give homeowners information about FEMA programs. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 15, ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, 2007 -- Owner Gary Rossilli (L) talks with his wife Meg at the bar in the lower part of the restaurant, while an employee walks down a ramp from the upper dining area of the restaurant. Rossilli's suffered very little damage because of mitigation techniques used during renovation.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, 2007 -- This view shows the back door employee entrance to Rossilli's restaurant (L) in the downtown area. The store owners on the right suffered heavy damage. The waterline can be seen on the white siding of the doorway. Rossilli's suffered little damage due to mitigation techniques used when the restaurant was renovated.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] La Crosse, WI, September 25, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation Representative David Colclough prepares to give out information at the Menards in La Crosse, Wis. The informational booth is part of an outreach program to provide information and answer questions about FEMA programs and assistance available to the public.  Savannah Brehmer/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] La Crosse, WI, September 25, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 16, 2008 -- Elizabeth Ashley, Mitigation Officer Nevada Department of Public Safety is conducting a public meeting for an audience for which a presentation on Mitigation and Public Assistance would be appropriate.  Most of the people in the room are government officials learning how they can obtain FEMA funds to help repair infrastructure and rebuild to withstand potential future disasters.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 16, 2008 -- E...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008  -- Water that rose past the top of this home's garage, completely destroying the interior, is contrasted with an elevated, mitigated home (right) that sustained no loss in the main living areas.  These homes were subjected to the powerful floodwaters of the White River which rose more than 50 feet in some areas along its length, fed by up to 12 inches of rain that fell in some areas of Arkansas over a two day period in mid-March.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfolk, AR, March 26, 2008  -- The force of the swiftly moving flood waters from the White River dislodged this house from its foundation, also displacing a row of cinder blocks. Severe storms that swept across Arkansas in mid-March dropped over 12 inches of rain in a two day period in portions of the state.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfolk, AR, March 26, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- Cape Girardeau Fire and Rescue Captain,Vicky Moldenhauer sets up a photo display for a press conference that shows past and present flooding areas of community and illustrates the benefits received from Mitigation projects initiated following the historic 1993 Midwest Floods.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- Cap...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- Four year old, Alison Schaefer and her doll, Delana, stand in a park near their home in Cape Girardeau.  In 1993 this area was completely flooded and the community participated in a FEMA buyout where 97 homes were purchased and the area was converted into a park. This year the area survived the 2008 Mississippi flooding.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- Fou...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- Four year old, Alison Schaefer and her doll, Delana stand in a park near their home in Cape Girardeau.  In 1993 this area was completely flooded and the community participated in a FEMA buyout where 97 homes were purchased and the area was converted into a park. This year the area survived the 2008 Mississippi flooding.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- Fou...

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Windsor, CO, June 19, 2008 -- Concrete is poured between layers of foam to create the exterior walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph.  The house will also feature measures to mitigate flood damage. FEMA/Samir Valeja

Windsor, CO, June 19, 2008 -- Concrete is poured between layers of foa...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construction workers use an auger to settle concrete which will constitute the walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph.  When complete, the house will also feature measures to minimize fire and/or flood damage.

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construc...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construction workers pour concrete to form the exterior walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph. The house will also include measures to minimize flood damage. FEMA/Samir Valeja

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construc...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, June 27, 2008 -- Sandbags remain piled on top of the Iowa River levee. Local residents, friends, family and volunteers pitched in to try and keep the river from breaching the levee. But in the end their efforts were unsuccessful and the river broke through. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, June 27, 2008...

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Stoughton, WI, July 3, 2008 --  Lydia Crespel, a FEMA mitigation worker, speaks with Elizabeth Ellisiion at a mitigation workshop at the Stoughton County Fair.  FEMA personnel provide valuable information to the public in a disaster situation.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Stoughton, WI, July 3, 2008 -- Lydia Crespel, a FEMA mitigation worke...

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Stoughton, WI, July 3, 2008 -- Lydia Crespel, a FEMA mitigation worker, speaks with Elizabeth Ellison and son Forest Burrington, about flood mitigation.  FEMA public affairs personnel work closely with the state in a disaster situation.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Stoughton, WI, July 3, 2008 -- Lydia Crespel, a FEMA mitigation worker...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wisconsin, many homes continue to remain accessible only by boat or high clearance vehicle.  Many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wisconsin, many areas continue to remain accessible only by boat or high clearance vehicles.  Many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Coralville, Iowa, July 5, 2008 -- Lauri Sanderson, a FEMA Mitigation Specialist, assists a local resident and explains the facts to her about disaster preparedness, flood insurance and mold and mildew in the aftermath of the floods that devastated a large part of this area in mid June.  Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Coralville, Iowa, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Coralville, Iowa, July 5, 2008 -- Aida Davis, a FEMA Mitigation Specialist takes information from a local resident and explains to her disaster preparedness, flood insurance and mold and mildew in the aftermath of the floods that devastated a large part of this area in mid June. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Coralville, Iowa, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin-- Five weeks after heavy rains fell on central and southern Wisconsin, many mobile homes in low lying areas along the Rock River still had accessibility issues.  FEMA Community Relations and Mitigation Teams closely monitor these areas, in anticipation of providing aid to the homeowners once the water subsides.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, W...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 - -Adams County Fair - Mitigation Specialist, David Curberlo, gives orientation to a visitor at the exhibit area. Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 - ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, Mitigation specialist David Curbelo shows 2 4H Club  members, what to do  after a flood and the services FEMA have.  Photo by Garrastegui S/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --  FEMA Community Relations specialist, Sally Fenley, talks to a group of home owners, at the Adams County Fair. Photo by Garrastegui, S./FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, David Curbelo, Mitigation Specialist for FEMA & Ray Palmer, FEMA's Asst. External Affairs Officer for Private Sector, help resident to select the guides that would help him to recover after the flood.Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, FEMA employee Sally Fenley and resident Randall O. Olive talk about FEMA's services. Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA ,July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, Resident Gerald Boykin (left) share with FEMA employees his experiences with the recent floods. Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA ,July 13, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- Spring Green, Wisconsin, Director of Emergency Management Jerry Schmidt (left), briefs Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin Dolph Diemont (center), and Community Relations Lead Herve Riou (right), on numerous flooded residences in and around the town of Spring Green.  The house in the background is one of residences that has remained under water and inaccessible for five weeks.  FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- FEMA Operation's Chief for Wisconsin Steve Bolton, shows FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin a list of approximately 19 surrounding homes in the Township of Spring Green that were flooded five weeks ago and have remained uninhabitable.  Sewage and infectious algae growth have become a major problem in this particular housing development. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Darryl Groves provides information to a potential applicant at the Grant Street FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC).  Mitigation can provide information and funds to improve homes ability to withstand disasters such as Tropical Storm Fay.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation...

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