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Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- AmeriCorps members inventory recovery tools. FEMA is responding with teams and resources to help the community rebuild after a severe flood impacted the village and the residents. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- AmeriCorps members inventory recovery...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-16-06 -- Spring Break College volunteers gather debris and place into wheelbarrows to help clean up this former Library room at the Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School for Science and Technology.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans to help clean up during spring break.  FEMA is housing as many of the College Student volunteers as possible in four base camps in and around New Orleans.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-16-06 -- Spring Break College v...

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

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

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Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- The Bureau of Land Management provides home cooked meals for the disaster survivors, emergency managers and those volunteers who will be providing recovery support to individuals who were affected by the severe flooding. FEMA funds the cost of the meals, while the Bureau of Land Management provides skilled labor, which feeds the emergency managers, volunteers and the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- The Bureau of Land Management provide...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

Fort Worth, TX, May 11, 2006 -- A media briefing takes place at the FEMA Logistics Center warehouse. Here, Ron Cooper explains how the food is distributed during a disaster. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Fort Worth, TX, May 11, 2006 -- A media briefing takes place at the FE...

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Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 17, 2012 --Jennette Van Houton, a resident of Union Beach holds some of her neighbors' possessions which survived Hurricane Sandy's wrath. Van Houton's own house was destroyed when flood waters came through her neighborhood.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 17, 2012 --Jennette Van Houton, a resident of ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Union Beach Hurricane Sandy recovery ^ Recover... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- Brianna Edson and her new dog Dixie in front of the travel trailer serving as their temporary home along with Brianna's mother Wendy (not pictured) at the Ingalls-Wright Emergency Group Site (EGS).  FEMA is using many methods to temporarily house Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- Brianna Eds...

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Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first floor of City Hall, built in 1914, resulting in offices on that floor to relocated until reconstruction is finished. FEMA Public Assistance Grant programs provide assistance to eligible local, county, state, and municipal governments for approved disaster-related costs. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first fl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Repair ^ Flooding ^ Historic ^ public ^ City ^ sandy ^ c... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first floor of City Hall, built in 1914, resulting in offices on that floor to relocated until reconstruction is finished. FEMA Public Assistance Grant programs provide assistance to eligible local, county, state, and municipal governments for approved disaster-related costs. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first fl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Repair ^ Flooding ^ Historic ^ public ^ City ^ sandy ^ c... More

Flooding - Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, Mont. , August 18, 2010 -- Ruby Stump looks at a photograph retrieved from her flooded basement by a member of the mold remediation team.  The mold remediation teams were trained by Volunteer Agencies, employed Reservation members and were funded by FEMA.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, Mont. , August 18, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation flood survivor in Montana Production Date: 08/18/2010 Caption: Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, Mont. , August 18, 2010 -- Ruby S... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- The Ocean City Music Pier overlooks a coastal landscape that was considerably altered by Hurricane Sandy. The pier, which dates back to 1928, escaped damage during the storm. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- The Ocean City Music Pier overlooks ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Pier ^ shore ^ beach ^ sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Coastline Di... More

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- Window Rock, Ariz. is the Capitol of the Sovereign Navajo Nation that expands over 27,000 square miles and is situated on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. This monument pays tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers, a small band of warriors who created an unbreakable code from the ancient language of their people and changed the course of modern history. Serving with distinction, the young Navajo soldiers transmitted secret communications on the battlefields of WWII at a time when America's best cryptographers were falling short. They drew upon their proud warrior tradition to brave the dense jungles of Guadalcanal and the exposed beachheads of Iwo Jima.Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- Window Rock, Ariz. is the Capito...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Window Rock, AZ Disasters: Navajo Nation Severe Freeze (DR-4104) Disaster Types: ... More

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Joplin, MO, May 22, 2014 -- A small memorial for two victims of the F5 tornado that hit the city three years ago on May 22, 2011. These two lived in an apartment complex located on this corner at the time. The 3 year anniversary is being observed quietly and small memorials are popping up around the path of the tornado. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA)

Joplin, MO, May 22, 2014 -- A small memorial for two victims of the F5...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-22 08:40:46 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: DR1980 ^ Joplin ^ Memorial ^ Missouri ^ Recovery Disa... More

Joplin, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Joplin, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Joplin, MO, May 21, 2014 -- A quote from a survivor of the 2011 Joplin tornado is on a memorial stone at the Butterfly Garden located at Cunningham Park. The memorial was dedicated on the third anniversary of the F5 Joplin tornado. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA)

Joplin, MO, May 21, 2014 -- A quote from a survivor of the 2011 Joplin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-21 15:21:51 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: anniversary ^ DR1980 ^ Joplin ^ Missouri ^ Recovery D... More

[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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Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Eagle, Alaska, July 24, 2009 -- Joyce Roberts, First Chief of Eagle, Alaska, cuts the ribbon for the reopening of an essential road damaged by the Spring 2009 flooding and ice jams.  Ben Brennan/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Eagle, Alaska, July 24, 2009 -- Joyce Robert...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ribbon cutting for a road in Alaska Production Date: 07/24/2009 Caption: Eagle, Alaska, July 24, 2009 -- Joyce Roberts, First Chief of Eagle, Alaska, cuts the ... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Eagle, Alaska, July 26, 2009 -- FEMA Video Specialist Daniel Llargues interviews Eagle, Alaska resident Andy Bassich on the newly repaired community fish wheel.  Volunteers helped Mr. Bassich repair the fish wheel before the salmon season ended. Ben Brennan/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Eagle, Alaska, July 26, 2009 -- FEMA Video S...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA social media vidographer interviewing a resident in Alaska Production Date: 07/26/2009 Caption: Eagle, Alaska, July 26, 2009 -- FEMA Video Specialist Dani... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, have survived Hurricane Sandy.  Following the 1991 storm, these homes were elevated to meet FEMA standards.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, have survived Hurricane Sandy.  Following the 1991 storm, these homes were elevated to meet FEMA standards.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, have survived Hurricane Sandy.  Following the 1991 storm, these homes were elevated to meet FEMA standards.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- Americorps volunteer Alex Bechemeyer, Fenton, Mich. , removes damaged building material from the interior of a flood damaged home in Hanover.  Louis Sohn/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, W. Va. , June ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Americorps assisted Hanover residents in cleaning up flood damage Production Date: 06/10/2009 Caption: Hanover, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- Americorps volunteer ... More

Flooding - Cranston, R. I. , April 17, 2010 -- FEMA inspector Mike Irwin with home owner Jose Henriquez run through his home inspection again to illustrate to the media what a FEMA home inspection looks like and what people can expect when they have their homes inspected.  Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Cranston, R. I. , April 17, 2010 -- FEMA inspector Mike Irw...

The original database describes this as: Title: Showing the media a home inspection in Rhode Island Production Date: 04/17/2010 Caption: Cranston, R. I. , April 17, 2010 -- FEMA inspector Mike Irwin with hom... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Texarkana, Texas, Sept, 7, 2005 -- Day and Zimmermann, Inc. workers at Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant prepare the grounds to receive an estimated 25,000 mobile homes and recreational vehicles which will be sent throughout Texas and Louisiana as temporary housing for victims of Hurricane Katrina.  In the background are two of several mobile homes already at the ammunition plant. Day and Zimmerman, Inc. are the contract operators of LSAAP located in Texarkana, Texas. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Hughes)

[Hurricane Katrina] Texarkana, Texas, Sept, 7, 2005 -- Day and Zimmerm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 19, 2005 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force members pose with their rescue dogs in a neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 19, 2005 -- FEMA Urban ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Base Camp, Port Allen, LA 9-29-05 -- Shuttle driver Faith Cheramie is checking the oil in the shuttle van she drives for the Port Allen Base Camp. She has been displaced by hurricane Katrina and is now working at the camp.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Base Camp, Port Allen, LA 9-29-05 -- Shuttle drive...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 5, 2005 -- Some the of firefighters that helped launch and develop the Community Relations (CR)/Temporary Emergency Housing Operations Center (TEHOC) Program in front of one the travel trailers distributed as temporary housing in Biloxi, Miss.  Temporary housing is essential for Mississippians displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 5, 2005 -- Some the of fire...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, October 6, 2005 -- Chalmette High School was heavily damaged following Hurricane Katrina. Thanks in part to $53.7 million in FEMA funds, Chalmette High School has been repaired and currently undergoing a state-of-art-expansion due to be complete by Fall 2009. Students will benefit from an athletic complex, classrooms, a cafeteria and cultural arts center.

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, October 6, 2005 -- Chalmette High S...

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

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Thomas Hayes and Katharine Schweighardt were teaching in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina destroyed the area.  They are now working at a Disaster Recovery Center helping others that have been displaced, like themselves, to apply for recovery aid.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Thomas Hayes and K...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Thomas Hayes was teaching in New Orleans for the Teach For America organization when Hurricane Katrina devastated the area.  Now that schools are closed, Hayes is training and working at a Disaster Recovery Center helping other displaced victims, such as himself, get through the application process for recovery aid.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Thomas Hayes was teaching in New Or...

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Katharine Schweighardt worked as a teacher for the Teach For America organization in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina destroyed the area.  Schweighardt is one of several teachers that were displaced and is now training and working at a Disaster Recovery Center helping other victims of Katrina and Rita apply for recovery aid.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Katharine Schweigh...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mississippi, October 13, 2005 -- Reverend A Gross shakes hands with FEMA employee, Ann Rowe.  Rev. Gross' church roof is covered with a Blue FEMA tarp. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mississippi, October 13, 2005 -- Reverend A Gross ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss. October 15, 2005 - Kristy Elias (left), operations chief at the Purvis travel trailer and mobile home staging area, is interviewed by Ann Rowe, FEMA PIO about the daily response activities at the site.  Hundreds of units a day are being provided to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss. October 15, 2005 - Kristy Elias (lef...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA., October 14, 2005 - A FEMA employee helps a hurricane evacuee from the River Center. The evacuees were being tranfered to other shelters and FEMA trailers.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA., October 14, 2005 - A FEMA employ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA., October 14, 2005 - A hurricane Rita evacuee gives a peace sign. FEMA employees help evacuees bring their belongings to the buses that will bring them to Baker.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA., October 14, 2005 - A hurricane R...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 -- Louisiana State Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco leads a procession across the I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge for the first time since Hurricane Katrina damaged it on August 29, 2005.  Repairs were made in record time helping Louisiana on the road to recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 -- Louisiana State G...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato , partner of Mother's restaurant displays a photograph given by Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Thad Allen on their first day open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato , partne...

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother's restaurant partner, prepares the specials menu for the first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother...

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[Hurricane Rita] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - One of the workers for Boh Bros. Construction Co. watches traffic cross for the first time at the reopening of the I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge. This Louisiana based company repaired the bridge damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in record time with no injuries 17 days ahead of schedule.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - One of the workers fo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Thad Allen visits with staff from Mother's restaurant on their first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother's restaurant partner, prepares the specials menu for the first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- John Amato, Mother'...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - Traffic resumes on the newly opened I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge in Slidell after repairs were made on damage made by Hurricane Katrina.  The Boh Bros. Construction Co. made the repairs under cost and 17 days ahead of schedule, helping Louisiana get on the road to recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - Traffic resumes on...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/15/2005-Jerry Amato, Chef and partner of Mother's restaurant prepares to serve on their first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/15/2005-Jerry Amato, Chef and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - (L to R) Al Flettrich, Bridge Division Manager-Boh Bros. Construction Co.; Johnny Bradberry, Secretary Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development; Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Governor State of Louisiana; Norman Mineta, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation and Kevin Davis, President of St. Tammany Parish at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the I-10 bridge. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - (L to R) Al Flettr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 -- Norman Mineta, Secretary of U.S. Department of Transportation sits with Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco at the reopening ceremony of the I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge.  They both spoke with pride regarding the repairs being completed in record time by Louisiana contractors for Louisiana citizens, mending the damage left by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 -- Norman Mineta, Se...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Rick Patterson, Senior Deputy Coordinating Officer for the State of Texas, welcoms cub scouts from Pack 720 of Pasadena, Texas. FEMA coordinates the efforts of thousands of volunteers of all ages.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Rick Patterson, Seni...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice Admiral, Thad Allen visits with staff from Mother's restaurant and presents a photo on their first day open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/15/2005 -- Coast Guard Vice Ad...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA  October 19, 2005 - An Red Cross worker assists a special needs child and her mother as they move into their new FEMA mobile home.  The new home is specially-equipped for the young girl, and it will allow them some privacy after weeks in a large shelter.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA October 19, 2005 - An Red Cross w...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA  October 19, 2005 - Red Cross workers assist three sisters as they move into a specially-equipped mobile home provided by FEMA for hurricane evacuees with special needs.  The sisters finally had a place to call home after living in a large shelter for weeks.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA October 19, 2005 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA  October 19, 2005 - FEMA and Red Cross workers welcome an evacuee into her new, specially-equipped mobile home.  She and her family will now have some privacy and proper facilities after spending weeks in a large shelter.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA October 19, 2005 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., October 24, 2005 -- Captain Vito Garuccio (right) of the Carnival cruise ship Holiday speaks with a resident of the Red Cross shelter in D'Iberville about living aboard the ship.  The captain was visiting Red Cross shelters in Mississippi in search of residents desiring to move aboard the ship.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., October 24, 2005 -- Captain Vi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- FEMA representative Thor Otterness (right) greets Allen Peterson as he arrives to move in to his new temporary home at the Ingalls-Wright Emergency Group Site (EGS).  FEMA is using many methods to temporarily house Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- FEMA repres...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 8, 2005 -- FEMA  representative Herve Riou (left) shows local officials around the Carnival cruise ship Holiday.  The cruise ship is being used to house Mississippi residents displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 8, 2005 -- FEMA repre...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton rouge, LA  November 9, 2005 - The LSU Agricultural Center held a media tour to show off the many innovations in "LaHouse," a concept building which exhibits "stronger, safer, and smarter" constuction materials and practices.  Designed to withstand the many environmental conditions that affect homes along the Gulf Coast, LaHouse has attracted the attention of FEMA along with the insurance and construction industries.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - The LSU Agricu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA  November 9, 2005 - Sandy Scallon of the LSU AG Center and Coordinator of the LaHouse project, stands beside a list of some of the building features of this innovative demonstration structure.  LaHouse exhibits "stronger, safer, and smarter construction" practices.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Sandy Scallon ...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA  November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith is a teacher who was working at Walter Cohen Senior High School in uptown New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina hit the city.  He was hired by FEMA on September 26 to manage a Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith is a...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA  November 15, 2005 - Justin Halls, a teacher who was working in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, stands outside the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center he manages in south central Louisiana.  Justin has been assisting local residents apply for aid since September.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 15, 2005 - Justin Halls, a te...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boute, LA  November 15, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hume enters data into her laptop at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center where she has been working since Hurricane Katrina closed the New Orleans high school where she taught.  Elaine is one of twenty-eight "Teachers of America" employed by FEMA in Louisiana.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boute, LA November 15, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hume...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA  November 14, 2005 - Alison Silber, a high school teacher from New Orleans, is working at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana since Hurricane Katrina shut down the city school system.  Alison assists local residents apply for assistance.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - Alison Silber, a h...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA,  November 15, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Alison Silber was hired by FEMA just after her school was unable to open due to Hurricane Katrina's devastation.  Alison is working in a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisisana assisting other hurricane victims.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA, November 15, 2005 - New Orleans teach...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA  November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith posed in front of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center he manages in south central Louisiana.  Evan is a teacher who was working at Walter Cohen Senior High School in uptown New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina hit the city.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA  November 14, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Justin Halls was hired by FEMA just after his school was unable to open due to Hurricane Katrina's devastation.  Justin is managing a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - New Orleans teache...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA  November 15, 2005 - Johanna Von Hofe, a fifth grade teacher at Little Woods Elementary in New Orleans, is helping FEMA at a south central Louisiana Disaster Relief Center until her hurricane katrina-damaged school is reopened.  Johanna helps local residents affected by the storm with their housing needs.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA November 15, 2005 - Johanna Von Hofe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA  November 14, 2005 - Jesse Perlik, a teacher at Dibert Elementary in New Orleans, was hired by FEMA to manage a Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina closed her school.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA November 14, 2005 - Jesse Perlik, a ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA  November 14, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hume was hired by FEMA just after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, shutting down the school where she taught.  Elaine is now the Individual Assistance Lead at a  Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hum...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA,  November 14, 2005 - Teacher Jesse Perlik looks over some of the applications for assistance turned in by residents at the FEMA Disaster Recovey Center she manages in south central Louisiana.  Jesse began working for FEMA shortly after Hurricane Katrina shut down her New Orleans school.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA, November 14, 2005 - Teacher Jesse P...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA  November 13, 2005 - New Orleans teachers Jesse Perlik and Johanna Von Hofe stand in front of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Office where they have been working to assist local residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Their schools were closed by the storm. They were hired by FEMA as part of a program to help members of "Teachers of America." Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vacherie, LA November 13, 2005 - New Orleans teac...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boute, LA  November 15, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hume  has been working at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center since Hurricane Katrina closed the New Orleans high school where she taught.  Elaine is one of twenty-eight "Teachers of America" employed by FEMA in Louisiana.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boute, LA November 15, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hume...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA  November 14, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Alison Silber was hired by FEMA just after her school was unable to open due to Hurricane Katrina's devastation.  Alison is working in a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center assisting other hurricane victims.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - New Orleans teache...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Bogalusa, LA  November 14, 2005 - Joey Stalzer, a "Teach for America" educator now working for FEMA as a Disaster Recovery Center manager in Washington Parish. Hurricane Katrina shut down his New Orleans middle school just as the school years was getting under way.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Bogalusa, LA November 14, 2005 - J...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bogalusa, LA  Lovember 14, 2005 - Colton Middle School math teacher Joey Stalzer was hired by FEMA just a few weeks after Hurricane Katrina shut down his new Orleans school.  Joey is managing the Disaster Recovery Center in Washington Parish.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bogalusa, LA Lovember 14, 2005 - Colton Middle Sc...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA  November 19, 2005 - Evacuee Diane Bascer stands in her motel doorway awaiting her husband's return from an interview with a FEMA Hotel Population Outreach Project Team.  FEMA is helping evacuees locate alternative or permanent housing.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA November 19, 2005 ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA  November 21, 2005 - Fortier High School English teacher Amy Laurenza was without a job after Hurricane Katrina until FEMA hired her to assist other hurricane victims as a staffer in a Disaster Recovery Center.  Amy is one of 35 "Teach for America" educators hired by FEMA since September.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 - Fortier High ...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA  November 21, 2005 - Fortier High School English teacher Amy Laurenza was without a job after Hurricane Katrina shut down her New Orleans school.  FEMA hired her to assist other hurricane victims in the city Disaster Recovery Center.  Amy is one of 35 "Teach for America" educators hired by FEMA since September.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA  November 21, 2005 - "Teach for America" educators Dan Waldman and Ashely Cusick lost their jobs when Hurricane Katrina closed their New Orleans schools.  FEMA hired them to assist other disaster victims at a Disaster Recovery Center in St John the Babtist Parish.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - "Teach for Ameri...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA  November 21, 2005 - Betsy Dekker is a teacher who began working for FEMA after Hurricane Katrina shut down her New Orleans Free School.  Betsy has been at the Disaster Recovery Center in the city public library since September.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA  November 21, 2005 - Margo London, a "Teach for America" high school math educator, was hired in September to assist local hurricane victims in a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the New Orleans Public Library.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 - Margo London,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA  November 21, 2005 - Ashley Cusick, hired by FEMA after Hurricane Katrina closed the New Orleans school system where she taught, looking over applications for assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in St John the Babtist Parish.  Ashley is one of 35 "Teach for America" educators who now assist Louisianans affected by 2005's two hurricanes.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - Ashley Cusick, h...

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[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA  November 21, 2005 - "Teach for America" educators Dan Waldman and Ashely Cusick lost their jobs when Hurricane Katrina closed their New Orleans schools.  FEMA hired them to assist other disaster victims at a Disaster Recovery Center in St John the Babtist Parish.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - "Teach for Ameri...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA  November 21, 2005 - Margo London was a math teacher at Cohen High School until Hurricane Katrina closed the city schools.  Now she is helping city residents at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, located at the New Orleans Public Library.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 - Margo London ...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] La Place, LA  November 21, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Dan Waldman became a FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee after Hurricane Katrina shut down his school. Dan has been assisting Louisianans in St John the Babtist Parish since September.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - N...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA  November 21, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Ashley Cusick was hired by FEMA in September to assist other hurricane victims at a Disaster Recovery Center in St John the Babtist Parish.  Ashley is one of 35 "Teach for America" members now working with FEMA.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - New Orleans teac...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] La Place, LA  November 21, 2005 - "Teach for America" educators Dan Waldman and Ashely Cusick were hired by FEMA after Hurricane Katrina closed their New Orleans schools.  They have been assisting south Louisiana disaster victims at the Disaster Recovery Center in St John the Babtist Parish since September.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - "...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Roads, LA, November 28, 2005 - Texan Jeremy Jones had just begun his first teaching year at Worley Middle School in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck the city.  He was hired by FEMA in late September to manage a Disaster Recovery Center in Point Coupee Parish, helping evacuees and local residents to obtain financial aid.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Roads, LA, November 28, 2005 - ...

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