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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

[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

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

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

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

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, 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

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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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] 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/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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[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA,  November 28, 2005 - Teachers Kate Cottrell and Jeremy Jones were hired by FEMA shortly after Hurricane Katrina shut down their New Orleans schools.  They assist other Louisiana victims at a Disaster Recovery Center in Point Coupee Parish. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA, November 28, 2005 - Teachers Kate ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA,  November 28, 2005 - Kate Cottrell was less than two weeks into her first teaching job at Sarah T. Reed High School in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit.  She is now working for FEMA, assisting local residents at a Disaster Recovery Center in Point Coupee Parish.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA, November 28, 2005 - Kate Cottrell ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA  November 28, 2005 - High school geometry teacher Kate Cottrell has adapted to her new FEMA role as the lead in a Disaster Recovery Center.  Kate is one of 35 "Teach for America" members hired by FEMA after Hurricane Katrina forced the closings their New Orleans schools.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA November 28, 2005 - High school geo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn talks about his work with his Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport.  Chaplain Buchhorn and Georgie have been visiting and counseling residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn talks about his and his Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie's work with FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Kiiva Williams at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport.  Chaplain Buchhorn and Georgie have been visiting and counseling residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- Sheriff Marlin Gusman thanks FEMA Housing Officer Steve DeBlasio for 23 trailers that will house 23 Deputies and their families.  FEMA has installed 48,000 Travel Trailers state wide to help house Hurricane Katrina disaster victims till long term housing can be provided.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- Sheriff Marlin Gusman t...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., March 27, 2006 -- The house of John and Allison Anderson in Bay St. Louis was built using Best Mitigation Practices and survived Hurricane Katrina when other nearby houses did not.  FEMA encourages people to build better, stronger and smarter to reduce damages due to natural disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., March 27, 2006 -- The house ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 29, 2006 -- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers Raymond Bierman (background) teaches Jim Conner the intricacies of sheetrock work.  Mr. Bierman and Mr. Conner are helping to rebuild the Dawson house in D'Iberville.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 29, 2006 -- Presbyterian...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 29, 2006 -- Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers Julie Miller (foreground) and Sarah Nepple work on the sheetrock walls of the Dawson house in D'Iberville.  The Ms. Miller and Ms. Nepple have traveled from Missouri to help with the Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 29, 2006 -- Presbyterian...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 30, 2006 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Project Officer Rachel Roberts (right) looks at blueprints of the Magnolia House with William Raymond, Historical Administrator for the City of Biloxi.  FEMA public assistance grants help municipalities recover from natural disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 30, 2006 -- FEMA Public Assis...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-3-06 -- Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) assistant Professor of Mathematics Herbert Jolly unpacks his bags in his new FEMA Trailer that FEMA is providing for SUNO Staff and faculty.  Mr. Jolly's had 8.2' feet of water in his home and is waiting for new flood plane maps so he can rebuild and move back into his home.  FEMA is delivering and installing Travel Trailers to help house homeless Hurricane Katrina disaster victim Educators and Students so Louisiana's Education system can become operational again.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-3-06 -- Southern University at ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-3-06 -- Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) assistant Professor of Mathematics Herbert Jolly moves into his new FEMA Trailer that FEMA is providing for SUNO Staff and faculty.  FEMA is delivering and installing Travel Trailers to help house homeless Hurricane Katrina disaster victim Educators and Students so Louisiana's Education system can become operational again.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-3-06 -- Southern University at ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  Glen Sachtleben, Middle Tennessee Liaison stands ready to assist clients who suffered damages in recent tornados at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center.  FEMA uses busses with sophisticated sattelite communications to bring information and assistance to communities across the state. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- G...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation staff meet with representatives of this building to discuss how the building's design saved it from destruction while neighboring structures were totally demolished.  FEMA Mitigation staff actively search for innovative designs which can be used to diminish damage in future disasters.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation staff...

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Fort Worth, TX, 5/11/06 -- Staff of the Ft. Worth Logistic Center who work at one of FEMA’s nine centers where supplies and commodities are stored to be used in disasters.  Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Fort Worth, TX, 5/11/06 -- Staff of the Ft. Worth Logistic Center who ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-16-06 -- George Foresman, Department of Homeland Security, first Undersecretary for Preparedness, converses with Daniel Fivecoat and Joe Napier with "JDH" on ways to better prepare for disasters at the DHS booth at the "Restoration 2006 Conference Trade Show" held at the New Orleans Sheraton Hotel.  Mr. Foresman spoke at the first of its kind conference providing local governments with the tools and know-how to better prepare and recover more quickly from disasters.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-16-06 -- George Foresman, Depar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-16-06 -- George Foresman, Department of Homeland Security, first Undersecretary for Preparedness, address the "Restoration 2006 Conference" on ways to prepare for disasters held at the New Orleans Sheraton Hotel.  Mr. Foresman spoke at the first of its kind conference providing local governments with the tools and know-how to better prepare and recover more quickly from disasters.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-16-06 -- George Foresman, Depar...

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Point Pleasant, N.J., Feb. 25, 2013 -- 1,200 square feet of boardwalk on Point Pleasant Beach are being rebuilt using wood-alternative decking. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Point Pleasant, N.J., Feb. 25, 2013 -- 1,200 square feet of boardwalk ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Point Pleasant, NJ Keywords: Boardwalk Construction Jenkinson Material Sandy rebu... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Vancouver, WA, 1-8-07 -- Scott Clemetson American Red Cross is interviewed by Jeff Kirsck News Anchor for KEX News Radio at the Vancouver Disaster Recovery Center.  FEMA provides Disaster Recovery Centers so applicants can talk face to face with FEMA representatives about what kind of help they may qualify for and to provide assistance in completing their disaster application.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Vancouver, WA, 1-...

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Billerica, MA, March 14, 2007 -- Raytheon employees Tom and Sharon Chase speaking with Marty Bahamonde, FEMA’s External Affairs Director for FEMA Region I (New England), about what items to put in a personal preparedness kit.  They asked how to put together a disaster kit for their dog.  FEMA Photo/Lauren Smith

Billerica, MA, March 14, 2007 -- Raytheon employees Tom and Sharon Cha...

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Washington, DC, December 4, 2007 -- Assistant Administrator for Disaster Operations Glenn Cannon told a Senate subcommittee that FEMA is working with its partners to plan and train for a potential earthquake along the New Madrid Seismic Zone.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, December 4, 2007 -- Assistant Administrator for Disast...

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Mount Weather, VA, April 24, 2008 -- FEMA Kid Travis Elsea, experiences first-hand, the gadgets and gear of disaster workers during FEMA's "Take Your Kid to Work Day".  FEMA/Karen Nutini

Mount Weather, VA, April 24, 2008 -- FEMA Kid Travis Elsea, experience...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Dike, Iowa, July 3, 2008 -- An interior view of the kitchen and living area of a park model mobile home after its arrival at the FEMA staging area in Dike, Iowa. These mobile homes will be inspected and prepared for move-in by victims of the Iowa flood disaster as a temporary solution for the housing shortage. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Dike, Iowa, July 3, 2008 -- A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Diamondhead, MS, August 28, 2008 -- Mississippi Gov. Hayley Barbour and Habitat for Humanity's Wendy McDonald participate in an Open House for a Mississippi Cottage newly made permanent. A pre-fabricated and constructed attachment was added to the cottage to make the structure permanent and was designed by FEMA Long Term Community Recovery staff in Mississippi. The cottage is part of FEMA's Alternative Housing Pilot Program, which seeks alternative disaster housing solutions. Kiiva Williams/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Diamondhead, MS, August 28, 2008 -- Mississippi Go...

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Emergency Planning and Security - North Providence, R. I. , September 29, 2008 -- Michelle Collins, FEMA Region I watches Ms. Lafuci delivering STEP lessons to her Centredale Elementary School 4th grade class. Ashlie Chandler/FEMA.

Emergency Planning and Security - North Providence, R. I. , September ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Centredale Elementary students receiving STEP program Production Date: 09/29/2008 Caption: North Providence, R. I. , September 29, 2008 -- Michelle Collins, FE... More

Emergency Planning and Security - North Providence, R. I. , September 30, 2008 -- Student making map of evacuation routes in her home and neighborhood as part of the STEP program at Centredale Elementary School. Michelle Collins/FEMA.

Emergency Planning and Security - North Providence, R. I. , September ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Student working on STEP class assignment Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: North Providence, R. I. , September 30, 2008 -- Student making map of evacuation ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The Hancock County Courthouse is currently under restoration. The project is an example of the recovery effort FEMA supports through Long Term Community Recovery. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hancock County Courthouse Production Date: 10/22/2008 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The Hancock County Courthouse is currently under restora... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L) greets Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (R) and State Individual Assistance Chad Fulmer to tour the newly constructed community center. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, and federal partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans after the 2009 flood. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L) greets Federal C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph A. Diemont (C) and State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Bryan Fisher (R) tour the newly constructed medical facility with Doctor Bruce Atkinson (L). A severe flood destroyed the previous medical center in 2009 and FEMA partnered with the State of Alaska to relocate the hospital to higher ground. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- In 2009, The Village of Eagle began considering and later preparing for a move away from the water's edge in an effort to stop the repetitive losses from annual spring flooding. Today after the move to higher ground, the mitigation effort has reduced the loss of property and the loss of lives for this community. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- In 2009, The Village of Eagle began con...

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

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- After the 2009 flood, the village of Eagle began considering a move away from the waters edge in an effort to stop the repetitive losses from annual spring flooding. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, federal partners and other partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans affected by the repetitive flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- After the 2009 flood, the village of Ea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Aerial ^ Feature Stories ^ Individ... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L), FEMA Tribal Liaison Ramona Van Cleve (2nd L), Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (2nd R) and State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (R) tour the newly constructed community center to discuss how the relocation is working for the residents. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, and federal partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans after the 2009 flood. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L), FEMA Tribal Lia...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Feature Stori... More

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Paducah, Ky. , January 30, 2009 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) Incident Response Vehicle assists Kentucky with re-establishing emergency communications at the Paducah Kentucky National Guard armory following Kentucky's devastating ice storm  (FEMA News Photo)

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Paducah, Ky. , January 30, 2009 -- FEMA'...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) Incident Response Vehicle in Kentucky Production Date: 01/30/2009 Caption: Paducah, Ky. , January 30, 2009 -- FE... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 24, 2009 --Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame stands in front of construction of the Bay St. Louis Fire Station. The station is being built as a FEMA 361 Shelter. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 24, 2009 --Ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Construction of the Bay St. Louis Fire Station in Mississippi Production Date: 08/24/2009 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 24, 2009 --Bay St. Louis Mayor... More

Flooding - Atlanta, Ga. , October 30, 2009 -- Vietnam veteran Jim Dominey handles logistics in the Atlanta Joint Field Office.  FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in Georgia in September 2009. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding - Atlanta, Ga. , October 30, 2009 -- Vietnam veteran Jim Domi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Vietnam Veteran working in Logistics Production Date: 10/30/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , October 30, 2009 -- Vietnam veteran Jim Dominey handles logistics in t... More

Buffalo, N. Y. , November 19, 2009 --Seneca Nation President Barry E. Snyder, Jr. FEMA and Seneca Nation work together in FEMA for Kids Project. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Buffalo, N. Y. , November 19, 2009 --Seneca Nation President Barry E. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Barry Snyder portrait by FEMA in New York Production Date: 11/19/2009 Caption: Buffalo, N. Y. , November 19, 2009 --Seneca Nation President Barry E. Snyder, Jr... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Denton, Texas, December 16, 2009 -- New FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator Tony Russell speaks to Region VI staff after taking the oath of office. Earl Armstrong/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Denton, Texas, December 16, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Regional Administrator Tony Russell at the podium in Texas Production Date: 12/16/2009 Caption: Denton, Texas, December 16, 2009 -- New FEMA Region VI Reg... More

Charlotte, N. C. , January 14, 2010 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Ward speaks to more than 300 guests at NASCAR's Security and Track Services Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her topic was the importance of personal preparedness.  FEMA/Marty Bahamonde

Charlotte, N. C. , January 14, 2010 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Wa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Nancy Ward Speaks at NASCAR's Security and Track Summit in North Carolina Production Date: 01/14/2010 Caption: Charlotte, N. C. , January 14, 2010 -- Regional ... More

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