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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] Arabi, LA, November 30, 2005 - Klevert Bergeron Sr. has decided to leave his home of 45 years in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana due to the damage left by 12 feet of flood water in his house from Hurricane Katrina. Thriving mold throughout the residence has forced Bergeron, now in his seventies, to start his life over again in a new location.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Arabi, LA, November 30, 2005 - Klevert Bergeron Sr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA  December 3, 2005 - Voluntary Agency (VOLAG) received the "Thanking the Givers 2005" Award by Kirschman's, a Baton Rouge furniture store, on November 25. The award recognizes local groups that had a positive impact on hurricane relief.  VOLAG volunteers Debbra Coleman, Debbie Meyers, Verdie Cullpepper, and William Filomena check out some supplies donated for hurricane evacuees.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA December 3, 2005 - Voluntary Agen...

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Elevated Gingerbread House.  Gingerbread House has been elevated on masonry (chocolate) blocks to create a freeboard between lowest level of furnished floor and anticipated flood levels.  Houses elevated on piers are most appropriate for riverine flood-prone structures. Since solid staircases that block flow under a building is a violation of NFIP free-of-obstruction requirements, the Gingerbread house has an open stair design of flood resistant (red licorice) material.  The gingerbread house was designed by Sharon Loper for the FEMA Region 10 Annual Baking Contest and received the "Most Creative Award."  Photo: Jeffrey Markham, FEMA Region X

Elevated Gingerbread House. Gingerbread House has been elevated on ma...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-12-05 -- P.E. Assistant Derrick Barks at Terrytown Elementary school checks out his new home for the next few months. Jefferson Parish schools and FEMA teamed together to provide Travel Trailer housing for it's school teachers who are victims of Hurricane Katrina.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-12-05 -- P.E. Assistant Derric...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - Eric Monceaux (L) points to where his Holly Beach properties once stood before Hurricane Rita destroyed the entire area.  With equipment donated by Jason Young (R) and the help of FEMA, the community once referred to as the "Cajun Riviera" begins its clean-up with intent to rebuild.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - Eric Monceaux (L)...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., January 17, 2006 --  Wrecker driver Johnny Hogan and his daughter Fay check out a used wrecker donated by the California Tow Truck Driver's Association.  Mr. Hogan lost his wrecker due to Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., January 17, 2006 -- Wrecke...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 --  Janine Baxter showing her FEMA trailer which she has decorated. She received the traler within two weeks after her family's home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. A relative gave her a Christmas tree ornament, a model trailer, "Home is Where You Hook Up".  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 -- Janine Bax...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- Sadie Michelini enjoys her new FEMA trailer with daughter, Maria.  The Michelini family survived Katrina's rising flood waters, after sheltering together in their garage attic until the high waters receded.  Since then, volunteers have been repairing her badly damaged home.  Sally Mendzela/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- Sadie Mi...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., February 14, 2006 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz (right) thanks Steven Overton of Bechtel at a event celebrating the installation of 35,000 travel trailers in Mississippi.  FEMA provides travel trailers as one form of temporary housing for residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., February 14, 2006 -- FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., February 14, 2006 -- Bob Weber, FEMA (left to right), Steven Overton, Bechtel, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz and Troy Whiddon, Bechtel celebrate the installation of 35,000 travel trailers in Mississippi.  FEMA provides travel trailers as one form of temporary housing for residents affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., February 14, 2006 -- Bob W...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Best Friends Rescue parade down Bourbon Street during Mardis Gras with some of the animals abandoned and rescued from Hurricane Katrina.  This non-profit organization out of Utah assisted in the rescue of about 4000 animals in the New Orleans area.  Barbara Pritchard/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Be...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Best Friends Rescue join the parade down Bourbon Street during Mardis Gras with some of the animals abandoned and rescued from Hurricane Katrina.  This organization rescued about 4,000 animals. Hundreds were reunited with their families and most of the rest placed in foster/adoption homes and in the care of humane groups around the country.  Barbara Pritchard/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Be...

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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] Carville, LA March 1, 2006 -- Aerial of the Carville Victim Identification Center (Morgue). The facility assists local authorities when requested during a mass fatality incident. Mortuary affairs include body location, recovery and identification, FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA March 1, 2006 -- Aerial of the Carvil...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Montgomery, AL, 03-01-06  --  FEMA representative Candace Kimble, working with a local Long Term Recovery group, gives donated food to Hurricane Katrina evacuee Stephen Pittman.  Ms. Kimble assisted in distributing food items donated by the Montgomery Area Food Bank.  Zachary Graber/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Montgomery, AL, 03-01-06 -- FEMA representative ...

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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] Pass Christian, Miss., March 7, 2006 -- Billy and Paula Armbruster discuss how the shrimping business in Mississippi has been affected by Hurricane Katrina. The Armbrusters have repaired their home and are in the process of  returning their FEMA provided travel trailer.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., March 7, 2006 -- Billy and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of flooding from Hurricane Katrina is evident by the yellow water line across the awning and pillars of this house in Gentilly.  The homeowner has coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is eligible for the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit since he lives in a high risk area and is elevating his home above the base flood elevation in compliance with the community's floodplain ordinance.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of floo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - This house in Gentilly is in the process of being elevated above the base flood elevation adopted by the community in result of flooding from Hurricane Katrina.  The homeowner will raise the house a total of 11' and has received the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit included with his National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy because of his compliance to the community's floodplain management ordinance.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - This house in Gen...

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[Hurricane Katrina] 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA, 3-6-06 -- Drew Dunne, Lead Debris Monitor with the US Army Corps of Engineers takes a GPS reading of house for a comprehensive list of Right-of-Way Structural Debris.  All 9th Ward homes sitting on public Right of Way must me moved or demolished so the streets can be cleared and opened back up.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA, 3-6-06 -- Drew Dunne, L...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 7, 2006 -- Members of several volunteer groups relax on the field in Yankie Stadium after lunch on this sunny afternoon.  Yankie Stadium in East Biloxi is a base of operations for the Salvation Army.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 7, 2006 -- Members of several...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - Eric Martin stands in front of his home in Gentilly holding a sketch of what his house will look like after elevation and repairs are completed.  He will elevate his house to 11' which is above the current base flood elevation.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - Eric Martin stand...

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[Hurricane Katrina] 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA, 3-6-06 -- Jeremy Rose US Army Corps of Engineers Debris Specialist photographs information listing the house GPS Location, address of house if known, and actual Location of house because it moved when the levee broke, so that a positive way of matching information to the house is recorded, which is then sent to the City so the City can notify the owner that their house is on Public right of way and is scheduled to be demolished.  All 9th Ward homes sitting on public Right of Way must me moved or demolished so the streets can be cleared and opened back up.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA, 3-6-06 -- Jeremy Rose U...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- Christopher Schroeer-Heiermann, a consultant to FEMA's mitigation and long term recovery programs works at his desk in the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO).  Mr. Schroeer-Heiermann, a resident of Germany and an expert on smart rebuilding, planning and materials, is helping FEMA determine the future rebuilding needs of the Mississippi gulf coast.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- Christopher Schroe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Stone County, Miss., March 8, 2006 -- Cheryl Rasbury (left) and friend Gilda Tackett describe their ordeal during the landfall of Hurricane Katrina.  They lived in a FEMA provided travel trailer until they purchased their present home with the help of a FEMA grant.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Stone County, Miss., March 8, 2006 -- Cheryl Rasbu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA, 3-11-06 -- Search dog Rusty searches for human remains before this house can be demolished.  All homes being demolished in 9th Ward are searched by a search and recovery team that includes special search recovery dogs so that no human remains are left in houses that are being demolished.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] 9th Ward, New Orleans, LA, 3-11-06 -- Search dog R...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Advisor Liz Wuert (standing) talks with Wartburg College Waverly, IA volunteer students eating breakfast at a FEMA Base Camp.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Advisor Liz Wuert (sta...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-11-06 -- Spring Break Volunteers from Cedarville University, OH take an early morning Saturday break at a FEMA Base Camp.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-11-06 -- Spring Break Volunteer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring brake volunteer Jacque Novak from Waukon, IA takes her dirty boots off before entering her tent.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring brake volunteer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Advisor Liz Wuert (foreground) talks with volunteer students from Wartburg College Waverly, IA about today schedule.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Advisor Liz Wuert (for...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring Break Volunteers from around the United States walk to the FEMA meal tent for Breakfast.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring Break Volunteer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring Break Volunteer Ashley Diety from Nashua, IA goes though FEMA Base Camp Premier breakfast food line.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring Break Volunteer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and Rotaract carry out a refrigerator to the curb for disposal.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the Un...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteer Team Leader Earl Romans of "Earls Alaskans" helps volunteer Team Leader Casey Schoen from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and Rotaract pick up her protective equipment at a FEMA Base Camp.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteer Team Leader ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers draw supplies before heading out into the disaster clean-up area.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers draw suppli...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks look for salvageable items in this home that was destroyed from Hurricane Katrina.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the Un...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks and Rotaract shovel broken flood soaked sheetrock into a wheel barrow.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the Un...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) (Center right) poses with Terry Vallarautto (State DHS representative) and FEMA workers after thanking FEMA in their efforts in assisting with getting the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Empire, LA after a 4.500 mile journey from Alaska.  The City of Valdez donated the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Plaquemine Parish in response to the devastation wreaked by last year's hurricanes which destroyed 90% of the fishing fleet.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) shakes hands with US Senator Lisa Murkowski while Economic Development Leonard Mistich and Plaquemines Parish President Benny Rousselle look on next to a 60-ton Marine Travelift donated to Plaquemine Parish that FEMA help make possible.  The City of Valdez donated the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Plaquemine Parish in response to the devastation wreaked by last year's hurricanes which destroyed 90% of the fishing fleet.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the University of Alaska at Fairbanks remove debris from the inside of this home.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Volunteers from the Un...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- Plaquemines Parish President Benny Rousselle thanks Senators, the Fishing Industry and FEMA for getting the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Empire, LA after a 4.500 mile journey from Alaska.  The City of Valdez donated the 60-ton Marine Travelift used for hauling boats in and out of the water to Plaquemine Parish in response to the devastation wreaked by last year's hurricanes which destroyed 90% of the fishing fleet.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- Plaquemines Parish Presiden...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Hundreds of College Students and other Volunteers from around the United States load onto Busses at a FEMA Base Camp to be transported to their clean-up location for the day.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping 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.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Hundreds of College St...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) (Center right) thanks Wayne & Nancy Weikd, FEMA Community Relations Special Project Liaison Officers for the Fishing Industry of Plaquemines Parish for FEMA's efforts in assisting with getting the 60-ton Marine Travelift (background) to Empire, LA after a 4.500 mile journey from Alaska.  The City of Valdez donated the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Plaquemine Parish in response to the devastation wreaked by last year's hurricanes which destroyed 90% of the fishing fleet.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 15, 2006 -- Students from Jackson State University on the beach in Biloxi after a day volunteering in the area.  The students participated in The Alternative Spring Break Program using their holiday from classes to help the gulf coast residents recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 15, 2006 -- Students from Jac...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-16-06 -- A volunteer from Common Ground puts wet moldy sheetrock into a wheelbarrow to help clean up 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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-16-06 -- A volunteer from Commo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 16, 2006 -- Ed Cake, Ph.D. (right), volunteer Vice-President of the D'Iberville Volunteers Foundation points the cook, Dick Darnell, toward the mess tent.  The foundation was created to ensure a fast, strong recovery for the community.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 16, 2006 -- Ed Cake, Ph....

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 16, 2006 -- Ed Cake, Ph.D. (left) and Irene McIntosh, Ph.D., Vice-President and President, respectively, of the D'Iberville Volunteers Foundation discuss the foundation's efforts outside their office.  Dr. Cake and Dr. McIntosh are both residents of the area and became involved to ensure a fast, strong recovery for the community.  They are volunteers.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 16, 2006 -- Ed Cake, Ph....

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., February 6, 2006 - Sadie Michelini enjoys her new FEMA trailer with daughter, Maria.  The Michelini family survived Katrina's rising flood waters, after sheltering together in their garage attic until the high waters receded.  Since then, volunteers have been repairing her badly damaged home.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., February 6, 2006 - Sadie Mic...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Tylertown, Miss., March 21, 2006 -- Walthall County Emergency Manager Roland Vandenweghe (left) and Enon Volunteer Fire Department Chief Al "Sonny" Boyd (right), discuss plans for the proposed, alternative evacuation route for New Orleans residents that will eventually go directly through Tylertown.  Walthall County, population 15,000, mounted a model response to Katrina: cooperative, resourceful and effective. Sally Mendzela/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Tylertown, Miss., March 21, 2006 -- Walthall Count...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., March 23, 2006 -- Marlo Tipton speaks on the phone in her FEMA provided travel trailer.  Ms. Tipton is grateful for her FEMA trailer and has used some of her FEMA grant money to "make it homey".  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., March 23, 2006 -- Marlo Tipton ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., March 24, 2006 -- Roberta Avila is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Disaster Task Force (IDTF) of South Mississippi. The IDTF mission is to repair and rebuild hope, home and lives in South Mississippi in the aftermath of disaster. Hurricane Katrina has changed the scope and magnitude of their work.  Sally Mendzela/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., March 24, 2006 -- Roberta Avila i...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- Ivy and Skipper Palmer outside of their elevated house.  The Palmer's mitigated their house against flooding in 2002 and avoided flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- Ivy and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - Belle Chasse Primary School conducts a ribbon cutting celebration to dedicate 6 modular classrooms provided by FEMA to help accomodate the student overflow of displaced hurricane victims from New Orleans.  The US Army Corp of Engineers, FEMA, School and Board Members, Parent/Teacher Organization/Association, The Plaquemines Gazette and Times Picayune were all partners in the planning and construction of these additional classrooms and were honored and thanked for their contributions at the ceremony.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - Belle Chasse Pr...

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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] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - Students at Belle Chasse Primary School share in the excitement of 6 additional modular classrooms provided by FEMA that are being dedicated today in a ribbon cutting ceremony.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - Students at Bel...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 28, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations representative Dylan Vu (right) speaks with Hoang G. Luc about the FEMA recovery process.  Mr. Luc's home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 28, 2006 -- FEMA Community Re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 28, 2006 -- Tieng Van Nguyen (right) speaks with FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Dylan Vu outside his makeshift tent.  Mr. Vu helped Mr. Van Nguyen with the FEMA application process which resulted in relief that included a travel trailer.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 28, 2006 -- Tieng Van Nguyen ...

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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 -- Joyce and Bill Dawson talk about their Hurricane Katrina experience in their FEMA provided travel trailer.  The Dawson's are living in the travel trailer while their house is being repaired by volunteers.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., March 29, 2006 -- Joyce and Bi...

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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] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)and FEMA staff actively participate in today's "All-Hands Meeting" at the Biloxi Joint Field Office(JFO).  MEMA and FEMA are partners in providing a unified response to the thousands of Mississippians affected by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Mississippi Emergen...

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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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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA Acting Regional IV Director, and Robert Latham, Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) greet Governor Haley Barbour as he arrives at the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO).  They each will speak today at the "Stay Alert, Stay Alive, 2006 Hurricane Awareness Campaign Kickoff".  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Joshua Barbee, FEMA Environmental and Historic Preservation specialist, uses his experience as an architect, engineer, and planner in discussing the community need for critical facilities with a Harrison County resident.  Critical Facilities is an important component of the Harrison County Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) plan, which will be presented to the Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal (GORR ) by FEMA.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Joshua Barb...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- A family takes a few minutes from cleaning up their tornado damaged house to stand by their optimistic motto painted on the side of their house. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- A famil...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - In the middle of the Uptown Strutters Band stands Rabbi Barry Weinstein who has just dedicated a tent at the Baton Rouge Airport Trailer Park #2 to be used by the residents in this FEMA temporary housing site for gatherings and events.  A faith based volunteer group called the J-Teens of Westchester County, NY, raised the funds and donated the all-purpose tent.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - In the middle of...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - Rabbi Barry Weinstein delivers a blessing during a dedication ceremony of an all-purpose meeting tent donated by the J-Teens of Westchester County, NY.  The tent was erected at FEMA's Baton Rouge Airport Park #2 and is the first of 3 to be donated by the faith-based group to the temporary housing sites for hurricane victims residing there.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - Rabbi Barry Wein...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - This is one of three tents being donated by the J-Teens of Westchester County, NY, a faith based organization that wanted to contribute and help the hurricane victims displaced from their homes.  FEMA's Baton Rouge Airport Park 1, 2 and 3 temporary housing sites will benefit from the youth group's generosity.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - This is one of t...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-13-06 --  Olga King standing in her home which was damaged by the tornado that hit the town. She was in this home when the tornado hit.  FEMA is working with local and State agencies to provide assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-13-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-13-06 -- Ben Ballerstein, a member of AmeriCorps, takes a break from cutting a tree that damaged a home in Caruthersville, MO.  He and other members of AmeriCorp are in town to rebuild the town after a tornado struck.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-13-06 -...

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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] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC National Director Merlene Mazyck, Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA), and Thomas Howard, Jr., a NCCC alumnus from 1998, are here for the NCCC community kick off of the National and Global Youth Service Day event in Waveland and Bay St. Louis.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - A reporter for ABC affiliate WLOX interviews Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo in front of a team of AmeriCorps*NCCC members planting trees and installing a city welcome sign.  The mayor is pleased with the volunteer services his city has received during National and Global Youth Service Day today.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - A reporter for A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - Senator Harris Wofford, (D-PA),  addresses 500 AmeriCorps*NCCC members.  This NCCC community meeting is the kickoff for the National and Global Youth Service Day event in Waveland and Bay St. Louis.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - Senator Harris W...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - An AmeriCorps*NCCC team cleans debris from sidewalks along Waveland beach.  The largest gathering of AmeriCorps*NCCC members in history is sponsoring a massive cleanup event in honor of National and Global Youth Service Day today.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - An AmeriCorps*NC...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - At a homeowner's request, an AmeriCorps*NCCC team helps remove a large cooler from the ruins of his home.  Team Fire 2, led by Chris Hall, had been clearing city drainage ditches to prevent further flooding as part of a 500 AmeriCorps*NCCC member effort for National & Global Youth Service Day today.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - At a homeow...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - The annual trash can painting contest returns to Waveland.  AmeriCorps*NCCC works with Waveland's Coleman Avenue Coalition on this children's event during National & Global Youth Service Day today.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - The annual trash...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - Monica Davis, Community Relations Specialist with AmeriCorps*NCCC, speaks to Chris Hall, leader of Team Fire 2, as they walk toward their next culvert cleaning project in Bay St. Louis. They are participating in a massive 500 NCCC member cleanup in honor of National and Global Youth Service Day today.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - Monica Davi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC Team Blue 6, led by Ryan Lewis, has just planted trees and prepares to install a welcome sign for the City of Waveland.  This team is among 500 NCCC members serving Waveland and Bay St. Louis today during National and Global Youth Service Day.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, works with AmeriCorps*NCCC members Lori Hermosillo and Meredith MacMillan.  This building will first be used to house volunteers assisting with Gulf Coast recovery, then presented to a displaced resident.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC member Meredith MacMillan of Hudson, Ohio operates a saw at a Harrison County Habitat for Humanity work site.  AmeriCorps*NCCC is partnering with Harrison County Habitat to build bunkhouses for Gulf Coast recovery volunteers.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Members of AmeriCorps*NCCC and corporate volunteers from Starbucks work with Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, to secure a newly raised wall. This will be a bunkhouse for volunteers assisting with recovery on the Gulf Coast, and then presented to a displaced resident.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Members of Ameri...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, prepares to raise a wall with AmeriCorps*NCCC members Meredith MacMillan, Sarah Graham, Jacob Courville, Lori Hermosillo, and Starbucks corporate volunteers.  AmeriCorps*NCCC is partnering with Harrison County Habitat to build bunkhouses for volunteers assisting in recovery efforts on the Gulf Coast.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - This building survived Hurricane Katrina with less than catastrophic damage due to the innovative design of it's support systems.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - This building survive...

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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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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport, William Proenza, Director, Southern Region, National Weather Service (NWS) points out the signage which lists 20 years of hurricanes this research aircraft has experienced to Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) and Leonard DeCarlo, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO).  The NWS staff, aircraft, and crew are on a 5 day, 5 city tour to promote hurricane awareness in the Gulf Coast and Florida.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Ted Stuckey, distributes hurricane information to Mobile County students and the public at the Regional Airport where the NOAA Research Hurricane Hunter Aircraft is on display to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer Zachary Graber distributes printed hurricane related materials to Mobile County school children attending today's tour of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport.  The aircraft, crew, and members of the National Weather Service are here to raise public awareness and hurricane preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) greets Max Mayfield, Director of the NOAA-National Hurricane Center, as he arrives on the Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WP-3D Orion Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport.  Mr. Mayfield is on a five city, five day mission (May 1-5)with other NOAA forecasters and aircrew of the hurricane hunter aircraft to increase hurricane awareness and preparation in the Gulf Coast and Florida.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Mobile County school children, before their tour of the Hurricane Hunter Research Aircraft, listen to a presentation by FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz.  National Weather Service and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft and crew are here today to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Mobile County school c...

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