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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 13, 2008 -- Iowa Senators Tom Harkin (left) and Charles Grassley (right) describe some of their constituents' hardships from recent storms with FEMA Region VII Director Dick Hainje and FEMA Administrator David Paulison.  They were part of a contingent of politicians and emergency workers who flew over several flooded Iowa cities to see the extent of this disaster firsthand .  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

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Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison (arms crossed) takes a tour of the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) during a visit to the FEMA Region 4 office. Mr. Paulison, in town for a variety of reasons, took the opportunity to visit with regional staff. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison speaks to staff during an all-hands meeting at the FEMA Region 4 office.  Mr. Paulison took to the opportunity to visit the regional office during his trip to Atlanta. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison meets with senior staff during a visit to the FEMA Region 4 office.  Mr. Paulison was in town to tape hurricane preparedness segments at CNN and the Weather Channel. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Memphis, TN, 02/07/2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison, left and Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen talk to reporters in the Pinnacle hanger at the Memphis airport.  Paulison was there to tour the damage from the recent tornado.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Memphis,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Memphis, TN, 02/07/2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison, left and Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen talk to reporters in the Pinnacle hanger at the Memphis airport.  Paulison was there to tour the damage from the recent tornado.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Memphis,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- President George Bush greets electrical workers in areas impacted by the recent tornados.  He is joined by FEMA Administrator David Paulison and other state and local officials.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- President George Bush asks questions as he looks over maps of the areas impacted by the recent tornadoes, to his right is FEMA Administrator David Paulison.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

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Mount Weather, Virginia, March 21, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison, during a visit  to the FEMA Operations Center (FOC) located at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC). Karen Nutini/FEMA.

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 - FEMA Administrator David Paulison and Lieutenant Governor, Pete Kinder take questions from the media at a press conference following a tour of  Missouri flooding. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 - FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison and Lieutenant Governor Kinder field questions from the media following a press conference and tour of Missouri flooding.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 27, 2008 -- FEM...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] LIttle Rock, AR, March 31, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison, left, speaks at a press conference with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, second from right, and David Maxwell, far right, Director of Arkansas Department of  Emergency Management at the State House.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] LIttle Rock, AR, March 31, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] LIttle Rock, AR, March 31, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison, center, responds to reporters at a press conference  with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, right, and Senator Pryor, left at the Arkansas State House.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] LIttle Rock, AR, March 31, 20...

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Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison looks at an IGO chart that illustrates an assessment of FEMA's ability to respond to a catastrophic (Katrina scale) emergency at a Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing titled: The New FEMA: Is the Agency Better Prepared for a Catastrophe Now Than It Was in 2005?  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison loo...

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison leads a ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the new FEMA Disaster Operations Center.  GSA Chief of Staff, John F. Phelps (left); Administrator Paulison; Edward J. Sussi, Executive VP, The Cowperwood Co.; from the FEMA Facilities Management Division, Thomas R. McQuillan. Karen Nutini/FEMA

Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison lea...

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at the podium during a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new FEMA facility that will house the agency's Disaster Operations Center.  The structure is the first commercial building in Frederick County that has been certified "green" by the U.S. Green Building Council. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison pays respect to the colors as presented by the City of Fairfax Fire Department Honor Guard.  The opening ceremony preceded the ribbon cutting to dedicate the new FEMA Disaster Operations Center. Karen Nutini/FEMA

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison welcomes visitors to a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new FEMA facility that will house the agency's Disaster Operations Center.  The structure is the first commercial building in Frederick County that has been certified "green" by the U.S. Green Building Council.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison wel...

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at the podium during a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new FEMA facility that will house the agency's Disaster Operations Center.  The structure is the first commercial building in Frederick County that has been certified "green" by the U.S. Green Building Council. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison leads a group of officials at a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedicaton at a new FEMA facility that will house the agency's Disaster Operations Center.  The structure is the first commercial building in Frederick County that has been certified "green" by the U.S. Green Building Council.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison lea...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- Betty Geary of Seneca explains her situation, that the May 10 tornado destroyed her uninsured home, garage and farm buildings.  DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator David Paulison meet with Mrs. Geary after touring the devastated area by air from Picher, Oklahoma, and hard-hit areas including Granby and Newtonia, Missouri.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- Betty ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator David Paulison talk with Betty Geary of Seneca about her experiences with the May 10 tornado.  They are shown the wreckage of her home and other buildings on the widow's farm just west of highway 43 south of Joplin.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- DHS Se...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff (c) speaks at a press conference at the Seneca farm of Betty Geary, who lost her home and other buildings to the May 10 tornado.  FEMA Administrator David Paulison(r) took an aerial and walking tour of damaged areas that stretch from Picher, Oklahoma, to Purdy, Missouri.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- DHS Se...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison (center) describes what he saw during the aerial and walking tours with DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff (r) at a press conference at Betty Geary's farm in Seneca.  They toured the area from Picher, Oklahoma, to Granby and Newtonia, Missouri.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- FEMA A...

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Davie, Fl, June 1, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison demonstrates his family's personal hurricane preparedness items for the media at his home. Hurricane season began June 1. FEMA Photo / Photo by Louie Fernandez.

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Davie, Fl, June 1, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison demonstrates his family's personal hurricane preparedness items for the media at his home. Hurricane season began June 1. FEMA Photo / Photo by Louie Fernandez.

Davie, Fl, June 1, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison demonstra...

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Davie, Fl, June 1, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison demonstrates his family's personal hurricane preparedness items for the media at his home. Hurricane season began June 1. FEMA Photo / Photo by Louie Fernandez.

Davie, Fl, June 1, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison demonstra...

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Davie, Fl, June 1, 2008  -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison demonstrates his family's personal hurricane preparedness items for the media at his home. Hurricane season began June 1. FEMA Photo / Photo by Louie Fernandez.

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 13, 2008 -- Iowa Governor Chet Culver led off a press conference addressing the problems of flooding in his state, particularly in Cedar Rapids, which is twenty feet above flood stage.  FEMA Administrator David Paulison and Iowa Senators Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin also spoke of the need to help Iowans recover.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 13, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 13, 2008 -- At a press conference held just outside flooded Cedar Rapids, FEMA Administrator David Paulison stressed his agency's determination to help Iowans who have suffered from recent storms across the state.  Senators Tom Harkin (far left) and Charles Grassley (far right) were among the dignitaries who expressed concern for their constituents, and support for the agences which  are helping them.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

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Washington, DC, June 18, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at FEMA Headquarters holding a media teleconference, he was providing an update on efforts to help residents who've been affected by the Midwest floods.  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

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Washington, DC, June 18, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at FEMA Headquarters holding a media teleconference, he was providing an update on efforts to help residents who've been affected by the Midwest floods.  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

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Washington, DC, June 18, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison and staff at FEMA Headquarters holding a media teleconference. They were providing an update on efforts to help residents who've been affected by the Midwest floods.  Administrator Paulison (left fg), David Garratt, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Disaster Assistance Directorate (left center), Debbie Wing (right rear) FEMA Public Information Officer, Bob Powers (right front), Deputy Assistant Administrator, Disaster Operations Directorate.  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

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Washington, DC, June 19, 2008 -- DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator David Paulison are briefed on the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA headquarters.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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Washington, DC, June 19, 2008 -- DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator David Paulison are briefed on the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA headquarters.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 30, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at a FEMA Headquarters press conference where he introduced some of the Federal partners who are working on the Hurricane Gustav response.  Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast States and residents were urged to pay attention to the movement of the storm which is heading toward Louisiana.  With Mr. Paulison are: Sandy K. Baruah, Acting Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration and Rear Admiral W. Craig Vanderwagen, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 30, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at a FEMA headquarters press conference where he introduced Federal and volunteer partners.  Hurricane Gustav was likely to grow and threatens all Gulf Coast  residents.  He urged residents to pay attention to the storm which is likely to hit Louisiana.  With Mr. Paulison are: Brian Montgomery, Assistant Secretary & Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services, American Red Cross, (Mr. Paulison at podium) Sandy K. Baruah, Acting Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Rear Admiral W. Craig Vanderwagen, Assistant Secreta

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[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 31, 2008 --  President George W. Bush joins FEMA Administrator David Paulison and FEMA Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson and other FEMA staff for a Video Teleconference with Federal Partners, FEMA regions and the states which will possibly be affected by Hurricane Gustav at FEMA headquarters.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 31, 2008 -- President Georg...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 31, 2008 --  President George W. Bush joins FEMA Administrator David Paulison and FEMA Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson and other FEMA staff for a Video Teleconference with Federal Partners, FEMA Regions and the states which will possibly be affected by Hurricane Gustav at FEMA headquarters.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison is at the microphone at a press conference with DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff standing behind him.  Mr. Paulison was reporting on the State and Federal preparations for Hurricane Ike as it closed in on the Texas Gulf Coast.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Jackson, TN, February 7, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, along with state and local officials, address the media after touring tornado damage on the campus of Union University.  Paul Luke/FEMA

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