![[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMDQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtbXVkc2xpZGVzLWxhZmF5ZXR0ZS1oaWxscy1wYS1qdWx5LTI4LTIwMDYtYS1mZW1hLWRlNDY1NS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctamltLXNoZXJ3b29kLTVkZDMzZC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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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![[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMjYvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcm9iZXJ0LWFuZC1zYW5kcmEtaGFycmlzLWVsZXZhdGVkLWhvdXNlLXdhcy10aGUtb25seS1vbmUtMjhlZjg2LTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDIvMDUvMDkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtbGFuZHNsaWRlcy13ZWxjaC13di1tYXktOS0yMDAyLXRoZS1kb2xsYXItZ2VuZXJhbC0yZThlNmQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/27/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDIvMDUvMDkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtbGFuZHNsaWRlcy13ZWxjaC13di1tYXktMTUtMjAwMi1hbGxlbi1ncmF5YmlsbC1vZi1mMzk1YjQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/27/webp "[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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![[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tNmU1MWU3LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1mbG9vZHdhbGxzLTYxOWUzOS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLWM0NmQ0ZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1wdWJsaWMtNWNkZDhlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi10b3duLTA2NTk2OS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1kZW5uaXMtZTI5MmQ5LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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] Napa CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Foundation bolts and straps are an inexpensive way to mitigate movement in the event of an earthquake. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1mb3VuZGF0aW9uLTFlNjNkMy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Foundation bolts and straps are an inexpensive way to mitigate movement in the event of an earthquake. 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 a town trailer park to mitigate flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1mbG9vZHdhbGxzLWRhOWMyZi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Earthquake straps hold this structure firmly to the foundation to prevent movement in the event of an earthquake. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1lYXJ0aHF1YWtlLWU1NDExYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Earthquake straps hold this structure firmly to the foundation to prevent movement in the event of an earthquake. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14...
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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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwcGEtY2EtZmViLTE0LTIwMDYtYS1mbG9vZHdhbGwtMDc1Y2YwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- A homeowner retrofited their home with earthquake straps and bolts to prevent movement in the event of an earthquake. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1hLWhvbWVvd25lci0xY2QzOTAtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- A homeowner retrofited their home with earthquake straps and bolts to prevent movement in the event of an earthquake. 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 -- This California resident raised their home ten feet to prevent, or mitigate, flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi10aGlzLWNhbGlmb3JuaWEtZDEyNTU0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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] 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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtZ3Vlcm5ldmlsbGUtY2EtZmViLTE1LTIwMDYtZWIzY2Y0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMjEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtc2FuLWFuc2VsbW8tY2EtZmViLTE5LTIwMDYtZWFlYTMxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbWFudGVjYS1jYS1mZWItMjMtMjAwNi1hLWhvbWUtN2M0ZjJlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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, 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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWNhcnV0aGVyc3ZpbGxlLW1vLTQtOC0wNi1jYXJsLXNwb3JtYW4tOGMzYzQ5LTEwMjQuanBn/40/30/webp "[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/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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLWRmY2JjOS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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")
[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 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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLXRoZS1zb3V0aC1lbmQtZWRhZWE0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLTUyYmU5NS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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")
[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. 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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLWNhYTE0Yi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLWU0ZTIxZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/59/webp "[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")
[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 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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLXRoZS1zb3V0aC1lbmQtNmQ3OGE4LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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")
[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 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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLXRoZS1zb3V0aC1lbmQtMzkyMzViLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLTAzYzNiYi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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")
[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, and burns protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLTQyYzY2YS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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")
[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLThkMTA0MS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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")
[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMDMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtbXVkc2xpZGVzLWF1Z3VzdC0zLTIwMDYtbWlkZGxldG93bi1wYS1hbGFuLWtub2NrZS1lZmFhOTYtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMTUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctc2F1Z3VzLW1hLWF1Z3VzdC0xNS0yMDA2LWJ5LWZvbGxvd2luZy1sb2NhbC1idWlsZGluZy1kYTBhOWItMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMTUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctc2F1Z3VzLW1hLWF1Z3VzdC0xNS0yMDA2LWJ5LWZvbGxvd2luZy1sb2NhbC1idWlsZGluZy0wOGU5MWQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMTEvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtc3VsdGFuLXdhLW5vdmVtYmVyLTExLTIwMDYtMDBlZjBiLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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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![[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMTgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtaG9oLWluZGlhbi1yZXNlcnZhdGlvbi13YS0xLTc3OTYxZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMTgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtaG9oLWluZGlhbi1yZXNlcnZhdGlvbi13YS0xLWQ5Zjk5Yi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYm9ubmV5LWxha2Utd2EtMS0xOS0wNy1tYXJ2aW4tYzM1MWFjLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYm9ubmV5LWxha2Utd2EtMS0xOS0wNy1mZW1hLTZhYWFlZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMjAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtZ29sZC1iYXItd2EtMS0yMC0wNy1hLWZlbWEtOGI3MTAxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Manny Walker (left) explains mitigation building techniques to visitors of this home improvement store. FEMA promotes mitigating house that are in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWxhZHktbGFrZS1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMi0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1zcGVjaWFsaXN0LWVjNTY1NS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Manny Walker (left) explains mitigation building techniques to visitors of this home improvement store. FEMA promotes mitigating house that are in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Manny Walker (left) explains the building techniques used to withstand tornado force winds in the construction this mitigation model structure to a visitor of this home improvement store. FEMA promotes mitigating house that are in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWxhZHktbGFrZS1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMi0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1zcGVjaWFsaXN0LTM0MGU3Zi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Manny Walker (left) explains the building techniques used to withstand tornado force winds in the construction this mitigation model structure to a visitor of this home improvement store. FEMA promotes mitigating house that are in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Cris Nery (rear, blue jacket) watches as Deland High School wood shop students work on the construction of a FEMA mitigation model structure under the direction of their teacher Bill Paige. FEMA promotes the use of mitigative building techniques in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWRlbGFuZC1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMy0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1zcGVjaWFsaXN0LTM0YWQ4Yy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Cris Nery (rear, blue jacket) watches as Deland High School wood shop students work on the construction of a FEMA mitigation model structure under the direction of their teacher Bill Paige. FEMA promotes the use of mitigative building techniques in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- FEMA mi...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School woodshop student listens as his instructor Bill Paige (left) discusses the building plans for a FEMA mitigation model structure being built by the students as a class project. FEMA promotes the use of mitigative building techniques in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWRlbGFuZC1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMy0yMDA3LWEtZGVsYW5kLWhpZ2gtc2Nob29sLWVkZTQwNS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/60/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School woodshop student listens as his instructor Bill Paige (left) discusses the building plans for a FEMA mitigation model structure being built by the students as a class project. FEMA promotes the use of mitigative building techniques in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Delan...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School wood shop student inscribes this piece of wood according to the plans for construction of a FEMA mitigation model structure. The students are building the structure as a class project. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWRlbGFuZC1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMy0yMDA3LWEtZGVsYW5kLWhpZ2gtc2Nob29sLWEyYjU2OS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School wood shop student inscribes this piece of wood according to the plans for construction of a FEMA mitigation model structure. The students are building the structure as a class project. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Delan...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Steven Bailey (blue shirt) describes the building techniques used to construct this mitigation model to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXBvcnQtb3JhbmdlLWZsLWZlYnJ1YXJ5LTI2LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLWQ2ZWFjMi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Steven Bailey (blue shirt) describes the building techniques used to construct this mitigation model to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FE...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Steven Bailey (blue shirt) describes the building techniques used to construct this mitigation model to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXBvcnQtb3JhbmdlLWZsLWZlYnJ1YXJ5LTI2LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLWE5ZDQyNi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Steven Bailey (blue shirt) describes the building techniques used to construct this mitigation model to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FE...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA community relation (CR) specialist Mack Gardner (right) hands out mitigation literature to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXBvcnQtb3JhbmdlLWZsLWZlYnJ1YXJ5LTI2LTIwMDctZmVtYS1jb21tdW5pdHktODY1ZDE1LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA community relation (CR) specialist Mack Gardner (right) hands out mitigation literature to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FE...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mitigation representative speaks with a resident affected by the Georgia tornadoes. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes stronger and safer through their mitigation program. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWFtZXJpY3VzLWdhLW1hcmNoLTgtMjAwNy1hLWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1yZXByZXNlbnRhdGl2ZS1lY2Q0YzUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mitigation representative speaks with a resident affected by the Georgia tornadoes. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes stronger and safer through their mitigation program. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mi...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A house destroyed by the Georgia tornadoes shows how it is structurally important to properly design concrete block walls with steel reinforcement. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWFtZXJpY3VzLWdhLW1hcmNoLTgtMjAwNy1hLWhvdXNlLWRlc3Ryb3llZC1ieS10aGUtNzFiNDg2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A house destroyed by the Georgia tornadoes shows how it is structurally important to properly design concrete block walls with steel reinforcement. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A house d...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Montgomery, AL, March 10, 2007 -- The mitigation model is displayed outside the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Alabama. The model shows construction techniques which resist the high winds of tornadoes and other storms. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMTAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLW1vbnRnb21lcnktYWwtbWFyY2gtMTAtMjAwNy10aGUtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1tb2RlbC0yYzMyNWQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Montgomery, AL, March 10, 2007 -- The mitigation model is displayed outside the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Alabama. The model shows construction techniques which resist the high winds of tornadoes and other storms. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Montgomery, AL, March 10, 2007 -- The mi...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first grade teacher works through the FEMA for Kids activity book with her class during a media tour. The school received minor damage from tornadoes in February. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMjkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXdlc3R3ZWdvLWxhLW1hcmNoLTI5LTIwMDctYS1maXJzdC1ncmFkZS10ZWFjaGVyLWIyNWNjZi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/35/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first grade teacher works through the FEMA for Kids activity book with her class during a media tour. The school received minor damage from tornadoes in February. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first g...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first grade student at Westwego Elementary School shows off his work as his class works through the FEMA for Kids activity books provided by a Community Relations team during tornado recovery efforts. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMjkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXdlc3R3ZWdvLWxhLW1hcmNoLTI5LTIwMDctYS1maXJzdC1ncmFkZS1zdHVkZW50LTVmYmJmYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first grade student at Westwego Elementary School shows off his work as his class works through the FEMA for Kids activity books provided by a Community Relations team during tornado recovery efforts. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first g...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Minneapolis, KS June 3, 2007 - FEMA just opened a Disaster Recovery Center for victims of recent storms in Ottawa County. A mobile "Safe Room" is on display to show residents the benefits of a storm-proof sanctuary. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDYvMDMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW1pbm5lYXBvbGlzLWtzLWp1bmUtMy0yMDA3LWZlbWEtanVzdC1vcGVuZWQtNDM5MmI5LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Minneapolis, KS June 3, 2007 - FEMA just opened a Disaster Recovery Center for victims of recent storms in Ottawa County. A mobile \"Safe Room\" is on display to show residents the benefits of a storm-proof sanctuary. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Minneapolis, KS June 3, 2007...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 7, 2007 -- Greensburg resident Debra Wilder receives a mitigation information packet from FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee George Freiedrich at a town meeting in Davis Park. Lions Clubs from across Kansas sponsored the meeting and fed the estimated 800 attendees. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDYvMDcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWdyZWVuc2J1cmcta3MtanVuZS03LTIwMDctZ3JlZW5zYnVyZy1yZXNpZGVudC0yMDEwYjItMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/28/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 7, 2007 -- Greensburg resident Debra Wilder receives a mitigation information packet from FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee George Freiedrich at a town meeting in Davis Park. Lions Clubs from across Kansas sponsored the meeting and fed the estimated 800 attendees. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 7, 2007...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMDMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctd2FybmVyLW5oLWp1bHktMy0yMDA3LWVtZXJnZW5jeS1tYW5hZ2VtZW50LWRpcmVjdG9yLTc3MGMxOC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMTUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctd2ljaGl0YS1rcy1qdWx5LTE1LTIwMDctYS1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tc3BlY2lhbGlzdC1lMzczMGQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[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, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA employees at a just completed storm shelter. The shelter, one of several, is placed in a new group home site where residents were relocated after the town was destroyed by a tornado. Cindy Daniel, left speaking with local FEMA employees while Crystal Payton, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, right, inspects shelter progress. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWdyZWVuc2J1cmcta3MtanVseS0xOS0yMDA3LWZlbWEtZW1wbG95ZWVzLTY0NzVmYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA employees at a just completed storm shelter. The shelter, one of several, is placed in a new group home site where residents were relocated after the town was destroyed by a tornado. Cindy Daniel, left speaking with local FEMA employees while Crystal Payton, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, right, inspects shelter progress. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMzEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctdGVtcGxlLW5oLWp1bHktMzEtMjAwNy1yb2FkLWFnZW50LXRpbS1maXNrZS1zdGFuZHMtYjVmMGJkLTEwMjQuanBn/40/30/webp "[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] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim Workman drills and Perry Fergson holds wood for the construction of a DAWG house model. The model will show the public how metal connectors and anchors are engineered to connect and strengthen the wood joints within the frame. Structural damages resulting from extreme winds can be minimized by using the DAWG house techniques and methodologies. Hattie Stallworth/FEMA.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctd2ljaGl0YS1rcy1hdWd1c3QtOC0yMDA3LWZlbWFzLWppbS13b3JrbWFuLWRyaWxscy0wMDkwYTktMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim Workman drills and Perry Fergson holds wood for the construction of a DAWG house model. The model will show the public how metal connectors and anchors are engineered to connect and strengthen the wood joints within the frame. Structural damages resulting from extreme winds can be minimized by using the DAWG house techniques and methodologies. Hattie Stallworth/FEMA.")
[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMDkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctYXJrYW5zYXMtY2l0eS1rcy1hdWd1c3QtOS0yMDA3LXRoZS1mbG9vZC1nYXRlcy1pbi1iYjU0YmYtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMDkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctd2ljaGl0YS1rcy1hdWd1c3QtOS0yMDA3LWphbWVzLXdvcmttYW4tbC1hbmQtdmF1Z2h0LTM3MTQxYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWFkYS1vay1hdWd1c3QtMjMtMjAwNy1mbG9vZC12aWN0aW0taG9tZXItMmIyYzAwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMzEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZpbmRsYXktb2hpby1hdWd1c3QtMzEtMjAwNy1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tY2ZiZGQwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWJsdWZmdG9uLW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEtMjAwNy1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tN2IzNTdhLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLW90dGF3YS1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xLTIwMDctYS1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tYjM1ODU5LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWJsdWZmdG9uLW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTUtMjAwNy1sYXJyeS1ydWZmaW4tZjAzNWFhLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXNoZWxieS1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci01LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLTc3NmE0Ni0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/31/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLW1hbnNmaWVsZC1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci04LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLWZhMWMxOC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLW1hbnNmaWVsZC1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci04LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLTNjYjBiMy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZpbmRsYXktb2hpby1zZXB0ZW1iZXItOC0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1hZjMwZDctMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLW1hbnNmaWVsZC1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci04LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLTA0ZmMzYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXRpZmZlbi1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xMC0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi0zZDE2YjctMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZvcmVzdC1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xMC0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi05MThhYWEtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctamltLXNoZXJ3b29kLTlmODk1OC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctamltLXNoZXJ3b29kLTE5MGI4YS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctamltLXNoZXJ3b29kLTZlNmM3MC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctY2FycmllLWh1aXRnZXItODg0NjQzLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXVwcGVyLXNhbmR1c2t5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEzLTIwMDctZGJiZDc2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW9rbGFob21hLW9rLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xNC0yMDA3LWhlYXRoZXItMGNiYjk0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/33/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW9rbGFob21hLW9rLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xNC0yMDA3LXJpY2hhcmQtMjEwMWMwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/28/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZpbmRsYXktb2hpby1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMTUtMjAwNy1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tYjc0MzI0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMjAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZpbmRsYXktb2hpby1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMjAtMjAwNy1vd25lci1nYXJ5LWRlYWY4OC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMjAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZpbmRsYXktb2hpby1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMjAtMjAwNy10aGlzLXZpZXctMjljZTBjLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMjUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctbGEtY3Jvc3NlLXdpLXNlcHRlbWJlci0yNS0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1yZXByZXNlbnRhdGl2ZS1hY2NlZDItMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDEvMTYvc2V2ZXJlLXdpbnRlci1zdG9ybXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWZlcm5sZXktbnYtamFudWFyeS0xNi0yMDA4LWVsaXphYmV0aC1hc2hsZXktNTBjYzdkLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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] Batesville, AR, February 23, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation adviser, Leroy Ingram, using a wood model with strapping, describes the advantages of wind resistant construction to homeowner Tina Dykema. Following the Feb. 5, 2008 tornadoe that struck Arkansas mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic preparedness options in case of high winds. Charles S. Powell/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWJhdGVzdmlsbGUtYXItZmVicnVhcnktMjMtMjAwOC1mZW1hLWhhemFyZC0xYzIzZjUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/59/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Batesville, AR, February 23, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation adviser, Leroy Ingram, using a wood model with strapping, describes the advantages of wind resistant construction to homeowner Tina Dykema. Following the Feb. 5, 2008 tornadoe that struck Arkansas mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic preparedness options in case of high winds. Charles S. Powell/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Batesville, AR, February 23, ...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Dickson, TN, February 25, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist, Brenda Duckworth, explains details of safe room plans to a homeowner who wants to better protect his family. The Feb. 5 tornadoes caused damage in 22 counties. Tennessee mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic ways to make homes and buildings stronger against severe storms. Tim Tyson/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDIvMjUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtc3RyYWlnaHQtbGluZS13aW5kcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctZGlja3Nvbi10bi1mZWJydWFyeS02OWExOGEtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Dickson, TN, February 25, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist, Brenda Duckworth, explains details of safe room plans to a homeowner who wants to better protect his family. The Feb. 5 tornadoes caused damage in 22 counties. Tennessee mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic ways to make homes and buildings stronger against severe storms. Tim Tyson/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Dickson,...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 26, 2008 -– FEMA Public Information Officer, Nate Custer, left, and Resource Manager, Sterling Rich examine a newly installed storm shelter North of Atkins. After witnessing the destruction from the Feb. 5 tornado the owner started construction on this shelter the next day. Charles S. Powell/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDIvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWF0a2lucy1hci1mZWJydWFyeS0yNi0yMDA4LWJveC1kcmF3aW5ncy0zOGM4MmQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/59/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 26, 2008 -– FEMA Public Information Officer, Nate Custer, left, and Resource Manager, Sterling Rich examine a newly installed storm shelter North of Atkins. After witnessing the destruction from the Feb. 5 tornado the owner started construction on this shelter the next day. Charles S. Powell/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 26, 2008...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jean Buzolits provides information to help this Monroe County resident rebuild their home to be more storm resistant. FEMA is here because several Kentucky counties were affected by tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMDIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtc3RyYWlnaHQtbGluZS13aW5kcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctdGhvbXBraW5zdmlsbGUta3ktYTJhNzBkLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jean Buzolits provides information to help this Monroe County resident rebuild their home to be more storm resistant. FEMA is here because several Kentucky counties were affected by tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW5vcmZvcmstYXItbWFyY2gtMjYtMjAwOC13YXRlci10aGF0LXJvc2UtMmZhOTNlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/28/webp "[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, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Gallatin, TN, March 26, 2008 -- FEMA mitigation expert Charles Bailey Williams explains safe room construction to a group of Sumner County, Tenn. residents at Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, Tenn. The discussion is part of the recovery process from deadly tornadoes in early February, 2008. Louis Sohn/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtc3RyYWlnaHQtbGluZS13aW5kcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctZ2FsbGF0aW4tdG4tbWFyY2gtODA0MWRlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/65/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Gallatin, TN, March 26, 2008 -- FEMA mitigation expert Charles Bailey Williams explains safe room construction to a group of Sumner County, Tenn. residents at Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, Tenn. The discussion is part of the recovery process from deadly tornadoes in early February, 2008. Louis Sohn/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Gallatin...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW5vcmZvbGstYXItbWFyY2gtMjYtMjAwOC10aGUtZm9yY2Utb2YtNGVlNDFlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/56/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctY2FwZS1naXJhcmRlYXUtbW8tbWFyY2gtMjctMjAwOC1jYXBlLWdpcmFyZGVhdS1maXJlLTc1ODI1Mi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[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 Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- FEMA representatives Patrick Knotts and Tony Hathcock at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) serving Polk and Floyd Counties in Georgia discuss with applicants Cheryl & Dennis Waits mitigation ideas for the future in case of another disaster . Several organizations present information here and offer assistance in the recovery process to residents that visit a DRC. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNlZGFydG93bi1nYS1tYXJjaC0yNy0yMDA4LWZlbWEtcmVwcmVzZW50YXRpdmVzLTRiMmY5Zi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- FEMA representatives Patrick Knotts and Tony Hathcock at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) serving Polk and Floyd Counties in Georgia discuss with applicants Cheryl & Dennis Waits mitigation ideas for the future in case of another disaster . Several organizations present information here and offer assistance in the recovery process to residents that visit a DRC. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- FEMA re...
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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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctY2FwZS1naXJhcmRlYXUtbW8tbWFyY2gtMjctMjAwOC1mb3VyLXllYXItb2xkLWFsaXNvbi00NGU4YTgtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/33/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctY2FwZS1naXJhcmRlYXUtbW8tbWFyY2gtMjctMjAwOC1mb3VyLXllYXItb2xkLWFsaXNvbi0zNWYzNDUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/27/webp "[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 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.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDYvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXdpbmRzb3ItY28tanVuZS0xOXRoLTIwMDgtY29uc3RydWN0aW9uLXdvcmtlcnMtYzZkZTQ2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDYvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXdpbmRzb3ItY28tanVuZS0xOXRoLTIwMDgtY29uc3RydWN0aW9uLXdvcmtlcnMtOGRlMTY2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/60/webp "[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](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDYvMjcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW9ha3ZpbGxlLWlvd2EtanVuZS0yNy0yMDA4LXNhbmRiYWdzLXJlbWFpbi1mMTEzOTQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/59/webp "[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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