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Wreck & burning of the steamer Independence on the island of Margarita, February 16th, 1853 ; 150 lives lost / / From the sketch of Mr. Cross, passenger ; Lith. & publd. by Britton & Rey, S. Fco.

Wreck & burning of the steamer Independence on the island of Margarita...

Pictorial lettersheet shows rescue attempts being made on burning and sinking ship; with attached blank leaf. Baird, California pictorial letter sheets, no. 337. Accession box no. DLC/PP-2011:179.16

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County disaster staging area are FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(2nd from right) and Special Assistant to the FCO, Joe Girot (right) and Sid Melton (left), and FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel (center) and Diane Allen. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer at Tornado Disaster Staging Ar Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --FEMA Deputy FCO Jim Calacal tours the All American Canal surveying damages associated to the magnitude 7. 2 earthquake that struck the area on Easter Sunday. FEMA is touring the canal in an effort to better understand the responsibility for the All American Canal siphon repairs related to Public Assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --FEMA Deputy FCO Jim Ca...

The original database describes this as: Title: American Canal in California Production Date: 06/14/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 14, 2010 --FEMA Deputy FCO Jim Calacal tours the All American Canal s... More

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

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

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

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO addresses a  hazardous mitigation class at the Oklahoma City, JFO.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Greg Eaton addresses Hazardous Mitigation class Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 22, 20... More

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

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

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

Tornado - Bloomington, Minn. , July 12, 2010 -- Larry Sommers, Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) administers the oath of office to local hires (L-R) Danny Westergren, Pamela Ruble and Tom Nelson in the Joint Field Office (JFO). FEMA/Michael Mancino

Tornado - Bloomington, Minn. , July 12, 2010 -- Larry Sommers, Federal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents being hired and sworn in in Minnesota Production Date: 07/12/2010 Caption: Bloomington, Minn. , July 12, 2010 -- Larry Sommers, Federal Coordinating ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr discusses strategy with Larry O'Reilly and  Theo Joseph of FEMA following the Applicant Brief held at New York City's OEM. FEMA is mobilized in the effort to repair the damage sustained by the tornadoes and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr... More

Tornado - Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011  - Albie Lewis, Deputy FCO (Federal Coordinating Officer DR-1971-AL), shares a laugh with local residents during a meeting at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville.  Three tornadoes destroyed a large portion of Rainsville on April 27th. Currently the FEMA ESF#14 team is working closely with Rainsville to rebuild the community to be better and stronger than before. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building the Future Together Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FCO (Federal Coordinating Officer D... More

Flooding - Eagle, Alaska, July 1, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Doug Mayne talks with disaster survivors in front of a log cabin in Eagle, Alaska.  FEMA grants helped survivors buy cabin materials and also supported travel costs for faith-based volunteer groups to travel to Alaska to help with cabin construction.  Faith-based groups have been a crucial part of the rebuilding and recovery efforts following the devastating May 2009 ice jams and floods.  FEMA and Alaska officials toured the progress of recovery efforts one year on. FEMA/David Bibo

Flooding - Eagle, Alaska, July 1, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Doug Mayne talks wi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Officials and Alaskan Residents Production Date: 07/01/2010 Caption: Eagle, Alaska, July 1, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Doug Mayne talks with disaster survivors in f... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Gov. John Hoeven,ND-R attends a press conference with Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO in Fargo, ND where the Governor announced the appointment of a Flood Recovery Coordinator. FEMA is working with state and local officials to provide assistance to residents affected by the floods.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Gov. John...

The original database describes this as: Title: John Hoeven and Tito Hernandez at Fargo, ND Press Conference Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Gov. John Hoeven,ND-R attends... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Anaheim, Calif. , Nov. 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Mark Neveau, speaks to insurance representatives at the Orange County Local Assistance Center.  The Local Assistance Center is a "one stop shop" where disaster victims can visit to obtain information regarding disaster assistance.

Fire ^ Wildfire - Anaheim, Calif. , Nov. 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinat...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Visits Local Assistance Center in California Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Anaheim, Calif. , Nov. 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Ma... More

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

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

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

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO thanks Gov. John Hoeven,R-ND at a press conference in Fargo,ND. Hoeven announced the appointment of a Flood recovery coordinator.  FEMA is working with state and local officials to provide services to residents who have been affected by the recent floods.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Tito Hern...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO, thanks Gov. John Hoeven in Fargo, ND Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO th... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) Director Dave Smith (L) Rhode Island State Senator Jack Reed (C), along with FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino (R) and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Gracia Szczech (far right) listening to Rhode Island Adjutant General and Emergency Director Major General Robert Bray (middle left) during a tour of the recently flooded Warwick Waste-water Treatment Plant. Inter-agency cooperation and sharing of information helps expedite assistance to a community affected by a disaster. FEMA/Mike Moore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- Rhode Isla...

The original database describes this as: Title: Multiple agencies touring flood damaged waste water plant in Rhode Island Production Date: 04/05/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- Rhode Island E... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- FCO Tito Hernandez discusses newly opened DRC in Linton and its operations with Linton emergency manager Shawna Paul and Greg Wilz, director of the state Division of Homeland Security.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- FCO Tito H...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Tito Hernandez discusses newly opened DRC in Linton, North Dakota Production Date: 04/14/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- FCO Tito Hernandez... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- Gov. John Hoeven [left] announces the DRC opening at today's press conference.  FCO Tito Hernandez [second from right] explains what is available to disaster survivors at the DRC. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- Gov. John ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center press conference in North Dakota Production Date: 04/14/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 14, 2009 -- Gov. John Hoeven [left] announ... More

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., Ocober 18, 2005 -- Governor Haley R. Barbour responds to questions during his weekly press conference, as FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo, MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack, and Col. Don Taylor, Miss. Dept. Human Services, wait their turn to respond. Frequent and regular press conferences have been a direct source of information about state and federal progress in providing assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., Ocober 18, 2005 -- Governor Haley ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo answers press questions at Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference, while MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack, Col. Don Taylor of the Miss. Dept Human Services, and Governor Barbour look on.  The weekly joint press conferences are a direct source of information about state and federal progress in providing services to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy FC...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- Immediately following Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference, FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo and MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack confer with the Governor.  Frequent joint press conferences help get the word out to the public about state and federal progress in providing assistance to those displaced and impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- Immediately fo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo and MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack confer after participating in Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference.  The conferences have been a channel for current state and federal information about progress in providing services to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy FC...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Tallahassee, Fla., October 26, 2005 -- Meeting at the Florida EOC, Governor Jeb Bush, FEMA FCO Justin DeMello, DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, Florida Adjudant General MG Douglas Burnett,  Florida Lt. Governor Tony Jennings and FEMA Director David Paulison. Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

[Hurricane Wilma] Tallahassee, Fla., October 26, 2005 -- Meeting at th...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praising local community effort. Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Brad Gair (left).  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Brad Gair (c) speaking with reporters after a press conference. Jennifer Whitson (l), Evansville Courier & Press, Ryan Lenz (r), Associated Press. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Federal...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels addressing a press conference at FEMA's Joint Operations Center. Brad Gair (l), FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) also attending. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Indiana...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-03-05 -- Jackie Gladish, Ops Chief; Steve Adukaitus, Deputy FCO look at peeling lead paint in a home flooded from Hurricane Katrina.  The FEMA workers are touring the damaged Hurricane Katrina area to get a better idea of the maginatude of the disaster and a better understanding of how they can accomplish their misson.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-03-05 -- Jackie Gladish, Ops C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- U.S.C.G. Capt. Tom Atkin (FCO Admirals Chief of Staff) gives a press interview aboard the Carnival ship Sensation. The press is given a tour of the Carnival ship Sensation, a FEMA temporary shelter for residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-07-05 -- U.S.C.G. Capt. Tom At...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 -  Nick Russo, FEMA FCO, and Robert Latham, Executive Director of Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), discuss Katrina recovery effort with talk show host, Paul Gallo on Supertalk Mississippi, a  daily statewide call in show.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 - Nick Russo, FEM...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 -  Nick Russo, FEMA FCO,takes questions about FEMA's announcement that Hurricane Katrina evacuees would be allowed to stay in hotel rooms through January 7, 2006.  He appeared on Supertalk Mississippi, a  daily statewide call in show.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 - Nick Russo, FEM...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson,MS., December 15, 2005 - FCO Nick Russo meets with a delegation of Japanese Emergency Management specialists and professors from the University of Kyoto at the FEMA office in Jackson, MS.  The delegation of scientists and specialists were in Mississippi to view the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and to share their observations with US officials.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson,MS., December 15, 2005 - FCO Nick Russo me...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- The US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development conducts a field hearing in Gulfport.  FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo contributed testimony at the hearing.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- The US House ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo testifies before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development at a field hearing in Gulfport.  The subcommittee is looking at housing options in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo (left) testifies before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development at a field hearing in Gulfport.  The subcommittee is looking at housing options in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo is questioned by Rep. Diane Watson (CA) at a field hearing in Gulfport.  The Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development is looking at housing options in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo testifies before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development at a field hearing in Gulfport.  The subcommittee is looking at housing options in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral Thad Allen (USCG) introduces his replacement for FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson at a FEMA All-Hands meeting.  Vice Admiral Thad Allen is touring the Hurricane stricken Gulf States coordinating recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral Thad Allen and FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery Gil Jamieson address members of the Department of Justice Task Force at the New Orleans FEMA Area Field Office.  Vice Admiral Thad Allen and Gil Jamieson are meeting with the Department of Justice Task Force to assist them in coordinating recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral ...

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New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- ADM Bob Duncan District 8 Commander U.S.C.G. and FEMA Deputy FCO Tony Robinson board a Helicopter for an over flight of the Hurricane Katrina damaged area in preparation for the King of Jordan Abdullah visit.  The flight is being made so the King of Jordan will be able to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- ADM Bob Duncan District 8 Commander U.S.C....

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- FEMA Deputy FCO Tony Robinson and ADM Bob Duncan District 8 Commander U.S.C.G. and Staff prepare for an overflight for the King of Jordan Abdullah visit.  The flight is part of the KIng of Jordan's visit so the king can see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-1-06 -- FEMA Deputy FCO Tony R...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo greets Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie during her visit to the Joint Field Office in Biloxi.  Georgie and her escort Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn (yellow jacket) have been visiting residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- FEMA Federal C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 21, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo (standing) speaks to a group of Mississippi gulf coast Mayors.  Mr. Russo is updating the Mayors on FEMA's Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 21, 2006 -- FEMA Federal C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 24, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo speaks with the local media at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi.  The FEMA Public Information Office (PIO) strives to keep FEMA officials available for comment whenever possible.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 24, 2006 -- FEMA Federal C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 2, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo (left) addresses the officials from the six southernmost Mississippi counties as FEMA Region IV Deputy Director Mary Lynne Miller looks on.  Mr. Russo is working to keep the officials up to date on the FEMA recovery efforts.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 2, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coord...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 2, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo (standing) addresses the officials from the six southernmost Mississippi counties at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi.  Mr. Russo is working to keep the officials up to date on the FEMA recovery efforts.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 2, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coord...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) announces his departure at todays "All Hands Meeting" at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO).  Russo, who has been involved with FEMA's Hurricane Katrina efforts since the beginning.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Nick Russo, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) announces his departure at today's "All Hands Meeting" at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO).  Russo, who has been involved with FEMA's Hurricane Katrina efforts since the beginning, will be missed.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Nick Russo, FEMA Fe...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 -- Buck Katt, the Special Assistant to the FCO talks to Pesmitt County commissioner, Charles Moss after attneding a town hall meeting in Caruthersville, Missouri.  The town was hit by a tornado on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-8-06 --  Buck Katz, the Special Assistant to the FCO attends a town hall meeting in Caruthersville, Missouri.  The town was affected by a tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006. FEMA is working with local and State agencies to provide services to help the town recover.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06  -- FCO Tom Costello(r) talks with Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) manager Barbara Banks and Buck Katz, Special assistant to the FCO at the DRC in Caruthersville, MO.  Costello was in town to attend a breifing on temporary housing.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 - FCO Tom Costello talks to Missouri State emergency representatives about temporary housing in Caruthersvile, MO.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 - ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06:  FCO Tom Costello greets one of the FEMA workers at the Caruthersville DRC.  Costello was in Caruthersville, MO to attend a meeting on housing options and to visit FEMA employees working in the area.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06: ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 Congresswoman Joann Emerson, R-MO participates in a briefing with FEMA temporary housing representatives. She is being shown possible sites for the temporary housing in Caruthersville, MO. FCO Tom Costello was present to answer the Congresswoman's questions.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 Co...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 --  FCO Tom Costello hands Mayor Diane Sayre of Caruthersville, MO the key to a new FEMA manufactured home as Presiding Commissioner, Charle Mass, looks on.  Both Sayre and Mass then presented the keys to residents who lost homes when a tornado hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-19-06 -- FCO Tom Costello prepares to enter a manufactured home at the staging area at Caruthersville, MO.  The mobile home will be used as temporary housing by a resident who applied to FEMA and will be used while the resident replaces his tornado destroyed home.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-19-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -- FCO Tom Costello attends a press conference in Carthersville, MO to announce the arrival of maufactured homes for families that have qualified for temporary housing.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -- FEMA FCO Tom Costello looks on as  Mayor Diane Sayre of Caruthersville, MO., hands Billy Joe Cobb the key to his new manufactured home.  Mr Cobb lost his home when a tornado hit the town. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-19-06 -- FCO Tom Costello walks through a manufactured home that will be used as temporary housing by a resident of Caruthersville, MO.  A tornado hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-19-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -- FCO Tom Costello watches as Presiding Commissioner Charlie Mass presents the keys to a new manufactured home to Donna and Joe Crain to use as temporary housing.  The Crain family lost their home when a tornado hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding and FEMA FCO Scott Wells talk about recovery efforts in the 9th Ward.  Mr. Powell came to check the status of Disaster Recovery from Hurricane Katrina and saw first hand Debris removal efforts in the 9th Ward.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Don Powell Federal Coo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- FEMA FCO Scott Wells and Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding talk with Fredrick Young U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the temporary flood gates and lift pumps being installed at the 19th st Canal.  Mr. Powell came to check the status of Disaster Recovery from Hurricane Katrina and wanted to see the first hand the $800 million interim flood protection system the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was working on to prevent future flooding of New Orleans.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- FEMA FCO Scott Wells a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Premier Base camp Director Randi Rogers briefs Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding on camp operations.  They are joined by FEMA FCO Scott Wells on the left.  Mr. Powell came to check the status of Disaster Recovery from Hurricane Katrina and toured the FEMA Base Camp for volunteers to check on conditions there.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Premier Base camp Dire...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Dorothy Davison, Nurse Practitioner, briefs Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding and FEMA FCO Scott Wells on operations at the Methodist Hospital Temporary Site location.  Mr. Powell came to check the status of Disaster Recovery from Hurricane Katrina and wanted to know what role other agencies were playing in the recovery efforts.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Dorothy Davison, Nurse...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 23, 2006 -- FEMA Director David Paulison speaks to staff during a visit to the Hurricane Katrina Transitional Recovery Office (TRO) in Biloxi as Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo looks on.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 23, 2006 -- FEMA Director Da...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 29, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff (left) speaks to FEMA staff at the Transitional Recovery Office in Biloxi as Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr (center) and Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo look on.  The Secretary was in town to commemorate the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 29, 2006 -- Secretary of Hom...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 1-19-07 -- U. S. Sen. Kit Bond (R-Missouri), right, and Dan Best, deputy FCO for the Missouri ice storm disaster response and recovery, at the special briefing held in Springfield by the former two-time Missouri governor.  The ice storm swept across the state Jan. 12-14, 2007.  FEMA Photo/Michael Raphael

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 1-19-07 -- U. S. ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, 2-6-07 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Libby Turner reads a Recognition of Outstanding Work letter at the FCO's meeting to Staff and Public Affairs Writer Denise Everhart and Photographer Marvin Nauman whose combined efforts in FEMA's Special Needs stories moved the media to do newspaper follow-ups, radio interviews, and television spots.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, 2-6-07...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, 2-6-07 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Libby Turner presents FCO Bill Lokey with a signed farewell memento by FEMA employees.  Bill Lokey had several leadership rolls including the Visually Earth Quake, 1st responder for 911, & Hurricane Katrina.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, 2-6-07...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) speaks with Wendy Spencer (center), CEO of Volunteer Florida at a volunteer recognition event today in Lady Lake.  Volunteer organizations are an important part of the response to and recovery from the central Florida tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) shares a light moment with the manager at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lady Lake. FEMA has set up DRCs in the areas affected by the recent tornadoes in central Florida. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Fede...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) answers questions from a reporter today in Lady Lake.  The FCO was there to recognize the contribution of volunteer organizations to the response to and recovery from the central Florida tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) speaks with FEMA representatives working out of the support RV at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lady Lake. FEMA has set up DRCs in the areas affected by the recent tornadoes in central Florida. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Fede...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (left) speaks with State of Florida representatives at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lady Lake. FEMA has set up DRCs in the areas affected by the recent tornadoes in central Florida. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Fede...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (left) speaks with representatives of the Town of Lady Lake at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA has set up DRCs in the areas affected by the recent tornadoes in central Florida. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- Fede...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (center, suit) addresses the staff of the Florida congressional delegation during a briefing today. FEMA will continue to keep the delegation informed of the progress of the recovery from the recent tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (lower right, hands up) addresses the staff of the Florida congressional delegation concerning the progress of the recovery from the recent tornadoes.  FEMA works to keep Members of Congress informed about the status of its work in federally declared disaster areas.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) listens to a report from one of his staff during his daily briefing.  The FCO is FEMA's lead person in the field during a disaster.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (left, rear facing) listens to a report one from of his staff during his daily briefing.  The FCO is FEMA's lead person in the field during a disaster.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (center, right) conducts his daily briefing.  The FCO is FEMA's lead person in the field during a disaster.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA Region IV Director Phil May (center, right) addresses the attendees of the morning meeting at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Orlando as Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (center) and Florida State Coordinating Officer Craig Fugate (center, left) look on. Mr. May is visiting the JFO to keep abreast of the recovery from the central Florida tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 22, 2007 -- FEMA R...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 3, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (center) and Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Bolch (in FEMA hat) during a visit to Americus to personally view the damage that occurred due to tornadoes. The tornadoes hit during the afternoon and evening of March 1.  Hope Bresch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 3, 2007 -- FEMA Dire...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 23, 2007 --  FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) and Florida Deputy State Coordinating Officer (SFCO) during a tele-conference with various media outlets to update them on the status of the recovery from the central Florida tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 23, 2007 -- FEMA ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 24, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz practices his CPR technique in a Red Cross training class.  FEMA encourages its employees to learn various first aid techniques.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 24, 2007 -- FEMA F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English (center) briefs Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue (left, front) on the tornadoes that stuck Americus recently. FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch (right)is also present.  Several Counties in Georgia have been declared federal disaster areas.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Em...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch (right) speaks with Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue after a briefing on the tornadoes that recently stuck Americus at the Georgia EOC with GEMA Director Charley English (left).  Several Counties in Georgia have been declared federal disaster areas.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- FEMA Feder...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue is briefed on the tornadoes that recently stuck Americus at the Georgia Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with GEMA Director Charley English and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch.  Several Counties in Georgia have been declared federal disaster areas.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Go...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch (standing) welcomes local officials to the Public Assistance applicant meeting presented by GEMA.  Public assistance programs are run by the state and supported by FEMA.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Sumter County, GA, March 9, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- Ron Sherman, FEMA'a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for the 1997 flood helps hand out flash lights at the 10 year anniversary Flag ceremony "Salute to America"  and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river boardwalk.  Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- Ron S...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 - Ron Sherman, FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for the flood in 1997 helps hand out hot dogs at the 10 year anniversary Flag ceremony "Salute to America" and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river Boardwalk.  Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 - Ron Sh...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- Ron Sherman, FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for the flood in 1997 at the 10 year anniversary Flag ceremony "Salute to America"  and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river Boardwalk.  Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- Ron S...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 4-24-07 -- Dan Best, (c) deputy FCO for DR-1676 and is Recovery Branch Chief for Region 7, talks with Battlefield Fire Protective Services chiefs Jerry Sparkman, left, and Thom Burton at a meeting of chiefs April 19. Mr. Best helped fire departments in southwest Missouri understand what Public Assistance reimbursements they may get from FEMA.  FEMA photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 4-24-07 -- Dan Be...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Lincoln, NE, 6-8-2007 -- FEMA FCO, Lee H. Rosenberg watches Al Berndt, the Assistant Director of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) sign the  Federal declaration agreement.  Nebraska is receiving federal assistance for flooding that took place in the state.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Lincoln, NE, 6-8-2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Windsor, CT, August 2, 2007 --  Wayne Sandford (standing), Deputy Commissioner, State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), welcomes participants to the Public Information Officer training held at the Windsor, CT JFO.  The meeting was hosted by the State of Connecticut and FCO Mike Parker (seated at center of head table in navy blue FEMA shirt).  Attendees included Public Information Officers (PIOs) from numerous State Agencies and the Governor's Office.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Windsor, CT, August 2, 2007 -- Wayne San...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 22, 2007 --  Carlos Mitchell, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO)  speaks to a reporter after attending a planning meeting to discuss Individual assistance (IA) and Public assistance (PA) for southeast Minnesota. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help residents recover from flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 22, 2007 -- Carlos...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 26, 2007 -- Carlos Mitchell, the Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) talks to FEMA employees at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Rochester, MN.  Len DeCarlo, the lead Public Affairs officer (r) looks on. FEMA is working with state and local representatives to help them recover from the recent floods.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 26, 2007 -- Carlos ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dublin, Ohio, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (left) gets an update from one of his staff at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Ohio is one of several Midwestern states to have been recently hit by extensive flooding. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dublin, Ohio, August 27, 2007...

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