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Flooding ^ Tornado ^ Winter Storm - Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -- Libby Turner, former federal coordinating officer (on screen) receives the Administrator's Exemplary Emergency Manager Award for her exceptional service on disasters DR 1961, DR 1980 and DR 4012 as some of her Missouri FEMA team look on via video teleconference in Columbia, Mo. Turner led the Missouri FEMA effort during the snow, flood and tornadoes that struck the state in 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado ^ Winter Storm - Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrators Award Ceremonies Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -- Libby Turner,... More

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- FEMA community relations specialist Beverly Winder discusses the work of the Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps with a volunteer. An event was held in the city park to honor members of the group that have volunteered untold hours since flooding in late April inundated the town and surrounding area. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- FEMA community relations s...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tribal Civilian Community Corps Honored Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- FEMA community relations specialist Beverly Winde... More

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Trees and house debris remain on the right-of-way on Beaverton in the Greater St Louis area. A 35 minute warning was crucial in saving lives before a tornado struck. FEMA is in Missouri coordinating federal recovery efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Trees and house debris rema...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Destroys St. Louis County Homes Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Bridgeton, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Trees and house debris remain on the right-of-way... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Blue roofs and clean driveways show the recovery is progressing for some in St Louis County, MO. FEMA encourages all to register at the disasterRecovery center in Ferguson. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Blue roofs and clean drivewa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Blue Roofs Show Recovery Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Blue roofs and clean driveways show the recovery is progressing f... More

Tornado - Chesterfield, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- St Louis County Emergency Management Inspecter Chief Joe Randazzo, right in red, speaks with FEMA Community Relations representatives one day after the Presidential Declaration for several counties in Eastern Missouri. Seated from left to right are: Lois Grove, Charlie Kohler, and Michael Colbert. FEMA Community Relations specialists (CR) are the most visible people in the field following a disaster. Following this informational meeting these and other CR specialists fanned out into the community to inform survivors of the tornado and high winds of the need to register with FEMA to get help for their recovery. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Chesterfield, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- St Louis County Emergenc...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations in St Louis County Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Chesterfield, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- St Louis County Emergency Management Insp... More

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Debris is piled near the street in this hard hit area of Bridgeton. FEMA is in the area coordinating recovery efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Debris is piled near the st...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris After Tornado Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Bridgeton, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Debris is piled near the street in this hard hit area of Bridgeton. ... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Trees become mulch while houses become tinder. Residents have become survivors on Beaverton street. Debris collecdtion funded mostly by FEMA continues, but it will be some time before the area is totally clean. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Trees become mulch while hou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents Become Survivors Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Trees become mulch while houses become tinder. Residents have b... More

Tornado - Maryland Heights, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Maryland Heights resident Chris Kamp discusses the FEMA registration process with FEMA Community Relations expert Russ Edmonston. Edmonston along with other FEMA Community Relations Specialists combed affected areas in St. Louis county Missouri the day after a Presidential Declaration was issued. FEMA provides funds to help homeowner's recover from a disaster. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Maryland Heights, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Maryland Heights res...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations advises Residents Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Maryland Heights, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- Maryland Heights resident Chris Kamp di... More

Tornado - Maryland Heights, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations representative Russ Edmonston explains the disaster assistance process to a Maryland Heights resident. An F-4 tornado struck the area April 22, 2011. FEMA provides funds to homeowners to assit in their recovery. Registering starts the recovery process. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Maryland Heights, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relat...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations explain the application process Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Maryland Heights, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations ... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Community Relations specialist Thomas J. Hill explains the FEMA disaster registration process to 83 year-old Robert L. Brown. Brown has been a resident of Berkeley, MO, for over 40 years. Grandson Marcus Long looks on as CR lead Maria Stiles observes. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Community Relations speciali...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Community Relations specialist Thomas J. Hill explains the FEMA d... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Many 100 year-old trees were toppled during the April 22, 2011 tornado that swept through the Greater St Louis area. FEMA Community Relations Specialists are in the Berkeley area encouraging survivors to register for assistance. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Many 100 year-old trees were...

The original database describes this as: Title: Berkeley Tornado Topple Trees Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Many 100 year-old trees were toppled during the April 22, 20... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Kathy Dodd, FEMA Community Relations specialist, checks addresses in tornado stricken Berkeley, Missouri as fellow worker Mike Reid advises survivor on the registration process. Registering is the first step in the recovery process. FEMA provides funds to help homeowners recover from a disaster. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Kathy Dodd, FEMA Community R...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Kathy Dodd, FEMA Community Relations specialist, checks addresses... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- CR representative Kathy Dodd speaks with a resident of Berkeley, MO, about the FEMA registration process. Dodd and other CR specialists canvassed affected neighborhoods surrounding St. Louis following the Presidential Disaster Declaration. Homeowners may receive funds to help in the recovery process. Registering is step one. The F-4 tornado was the first to strike the area in more than 40 years. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- CR representative Kathy Dodd...

The original database describes this as: Title: CR Canvasses Berkley Missouri following Declaration Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- CR representative Kathy Dodd speaks wi... More

Flooding - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- This home was severely damaged during the April 22 tornado that hit St Louis county. FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in the area to assist survivors in registering for assistance. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- This home was severely dama...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in St Louis County Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- This home was severely damaged during the April 22 torna... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Tornado survivor Glen Schloessman talks with Community Relations specialist Mike Reid about the FEMA registration process. Reid was in the field one day after the Presidential declaration for the area. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Tornado survivor Glen Schloe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Survivors get sign-up information Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Tornado survivor Glen Schloessman talks with Community R... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Port Jefferson, NY, resident Daquan Staley throws yet another load of debris onto the pile in tornado stricken Berkeley, MO. Staley is an Americorps volunteer doing his second stint helping survivors of U. S. disasters. Berkeley is in the metro St. Louis area and was one of the hardest hit areas following the Good Friday tornado 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Port Jefferson, NY, resident...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorps Keeps Helping and Helping Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 12, 2011 -- Port Jefferson, NY, resident Daquan Staley throws yet... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jessica Callahan, a member of the coordinated service team of Americorps, assists tornado survivors with their check-in at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) held Saturday, May 14, 2011. Nineteen area agencies participated in the roundup held at the Florissant Valley Community College. Over 1500 survivors participated in the event. The Greater St. Louis area was struck by tornadoes and storms on April 22. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jessica Callahan, a member o...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greater St Louis Agencies/Organizations Unite to Help Survivors Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jessica Callahan, a member... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Voluntary Agency Liaison specialist Karla Mongan assists a Greater St Louis resident and tornado survivor with the FEMA registration process during a multi-agency resource center event in Ferguson on Saturday, May 14. The area was hit by a tornado and severe storms on Good Friday 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Voluntary Agency Liaison spe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Survivor Begins Recovery Process Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Voluntary Agency Liaison specialist Karla Mongan assists ... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- United Way of Greater St. Louis Benefits Specialist Marcia Montgomery assists a survivor of the recent tornado with directions to a benefits table. To better assist survivors the United Way and its partners are opening a multi-agency resource center(MARC) in Ferguson. Over 1500 survivors attended the event. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- United Way of Greater St. Lo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ferguson, MO Multiagency Resource Agency (MARC) Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- United Way of Greater St. Louis Benefits S... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Assistance with registering with FEMA was one of the goals of the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) event held in Ferguson Saturday, May 14. United Way of Greater St Louis organized the event for survivors of the April 22 tornado. Pictured here is Jono Anzalone, FEMA Regional Voluntary Agency Liaison. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Assistance wi...

The original database describes this as: Title: MO_1980_VAL_0123 Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Assistance with registering with FEMA was one of the goals of the Multi-A... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Service Specialists Wendy Newsom (standing) and Tammy Lyon-Cooper assist a Ferguson tornado survivor during the opening day of the Disaster Recovery Center at the Cottonwood Plaza in Ferguson, MO. Representatives of FEMA applicant services, hazard mitigation and the Small Business Administratiion are on site to assist those whose homes or businesses were affected by recent storms and tornadoes. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Service Speci...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Opens DRC in St. Louis County Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Service Specialists Wendy Newsom (standi... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Survivors of the Good Friday tornado in St Louis County line up to participate in the multi-agency resource center (MARC) Saturday, April 14, 2011. The event provided much needed resources from local agencies. Over 1500 people attended. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Survivors of the Good Friday...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ferguson, MO multi-agency resource center (MARC) Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Survivors of the Good Friday tornado in S... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- United Way of Greater St. Louis Benefits Specialist Marcia Montgomery assists a survivor of the recent tornado with directions to a benefits table. The United Way and its partners are holding a multi-agency resource center in Ferguson. Over 1500 survivors attended the event. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- United Way of Greater St. Lo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ferguson, MO Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- United Way of Greater St. Louis Benefits Specialist Marcia Montgomery assists... More

Tornado - Columbia, Mo. , May 16, 2011 -- FEMA Regional Administrator Beth Freeman, visits with External Affairs reservists in Columbia a week after a Presidential Disaster Declaration for tornadoes and severe storms in the St. Louis area. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Columbia, Mo. , May 16, 2011 -- FEMA Regional Administrator ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Regional Administrator Visits Field office Production Date: 05/16/2011 Caption: Columbia, Mo. , May 16, 2011 -- FEMA Regional Administrator Beth Freeman, visit... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- Two Americorps volunteers finishing up a long day's work cleaning debris from survivor's homes in this St. Louis suburb. A F-5 tornado ripped through this area on April 22. FEMA and Americorps are part of the Federal Partnership that deploy when national disasters occur. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- Two Americorps volunteers fi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Americorps Volunteers Respond to St. Louis Tornado Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- Two Americorps volunteers finishing up ... More

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- A Bridgeton, MO, dump truck leaves for another load of tree debris. The area was one of the hardest hit following the April 22, 2011 tornado. The city, to date, has filled 10 of the 40 acres of the park. The debris collection and eventual disposal will be funded mostly by FEMA. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- A Bridgeton, MO, dump truck...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bridgeton MO Debris Removal Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- A Bridgeton, MO, dump truck leaves for another load of tree d... More

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- The foundation is all that remains of this home in the hardest hit area of St Louis county following the April 22, 2011 tornado. Hundreds of residents are displaced as the result of the storm. FEMA is in the area to help with the recovery efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- The foundation is all that r...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. Louis County Tornado Destroys Neighborhood Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- The foundation is all that remains of this ... More

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- Almost a month after an F4 tornado hit the area homes show the effect of the full force of the storm. Old St. Charles Road in Bridgeton - where these homes are located - was one of the hardest hit areas. FEMA is in Missouri assisting with the rebuilding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- Almost a month after an F4 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bridgeton MO Recovery Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- Almost a month after an F4 tornado hit the area homes show the effe... More

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- A tornado made a late night rampage through St. Louis County, destroying homes in Beaverton. FEMA is providing assistance to help eligible applicants recover from the disaster. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- A tornado made a late night...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greater St Louis Tornado Destroys Homes Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- A tornado made a late night rampage through St. L... More

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- This home located on Old St. Charles Road in Bridgeton was among the hardest hit during the Good Friday tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center is located in the area to assist survivors with registering for assistance. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- This home located on Old S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bridgeton MO Recovery Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- This home located on Old St. Charles Road in Bridgeton was among t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Houses turned to timber during the May 22nd tornado that struck this SW Missouri city. Those looking for ways to assist the community can visit: www. fema. gov/howto help. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Houses turned to timber during...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Wall Street in Joplin Destroyed Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Houses turned to timber during the May 22nd tornado th... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- A bronze state located in front of St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin was bent approximately 10 degrees but remains erect after sustaining 200 mph winds. FEMA is only part of the emergency management team, which includes the public,federal, state, local and tribal partners, the business community and voluntary organizations in Joplin to assist in the recovery process. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- A bronze state located in fron...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bronze Staue Remains following Tornado Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- A bronze state located in front of St. John's Regiona... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Homes were leveled with the force of 200 mph winds as a F5 tornado struck the city the night of May 22, 2011. FEMA is coordinating the effort to help the survivors and the community. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Homes were leveled with the fo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Homes Destroyed by Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Homes were leveled with the force of 200 mph winds as a F5... More

Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hundreds of houses, businesses, and a regional hospital were destroyed the evening of May 22nd in Joplin, MO. FEMA, our federal partners, state and local government, and voluntary agencies are committed in trying to find appropriate housing options for residents affected by the recent tornadoes and severe weather. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hundreds of houses, businesses, and a re...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Continues Individual Assistance Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hundreds of houses, businesses, and a regional hospital... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kinds were sucked out of windows shattered by 200 mph winds during the F-5 tornado that struck the city May 22nd. FEMA is one of many agencies that is on the scene to assist the city in its rebuilding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kind...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris Hangs from Windows Following Tornadoes Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kinds were sucked ou... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Irving Elementary School in the city was destroyed by a F-5 tornado on the evening of May 22nd. FEMA is now providing assistance to the two counties (Jasper and Newton) that serve Joplin. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Irving Elementary School in th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Elementary School Destroyed by Tornado Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Irving Elementary School in the city was destroyed by... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- A closer view of St. John's Regional Medical Center shows the force of a 200 mph storm and the damage it can cause. FEMA and all its partners are working closely with Missouri officials to assist in the recovery of the city. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- A closer view of St. John's Re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hospital Destroyed in Joplin Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- A closer view of St. John's Regional Medical Center shows the f... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- St. John's Regional Medical Center is a total loss folowing the May 22nd EF-5 tornado that struck the city. FEMA is in the city to administer assistance to the survivors. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- St. John's Regional Medical Ce...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Leo 'Jace' Anderson taken on 05/24/2011 in Missouri Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- St. John's Regional Medica... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- This substation was in the path of 200 mph winds the night of May 22, 2011. FEMA's Public Assistance works closely with communitiesw following disasters such as this. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- This substation was in the pat...

The original database describes this as: Title: Power Substation Destroyed by Missouri EF-5 Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- This substation was in the path of 200 mph winds... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- The force of a 200 mph F-5 tornado is seen here as a chair is imbedded in this truck. FEMA is in Joplin to assist in recovery efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- The force of a 200 mph F-5 tor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Chair Impales Truck during Tornado Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- The force of a 200 mph F-5 tornado is seen here as a chai... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 25, 2011 -- An Applicant Services Specialist assists one of the survivors of the Joplin tornado with the FEMA registration process. Disaster Recovery Centers, like this one in a local Methodist church, are set up for survivors to register for assistance and get questions answered about the recovery process. Registering with FEMA starts the process for survivors to receive aid. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 25, 2011 -- An Applicant Services Speciali...

The original database describes this as: Title: Registration Starts the Recovery Process Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 25, 2011 -- An Applicant Services Specialist assists one of the... More

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps volunteers pose in the Morehouse city park with awards they were just given by city mayor Pete Leija. An event was held in the city park to honor members of the group that have volunteered untold hours since flooding in late April inundated the town and surrounding area. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Hoopa Tribal Civilian Comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers in Joplin Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps volunteers pose in the Morehou... More

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Waters from the Birds Point levee are receding, but some roads are still impassable in rural Mississippi County, MO. Some fields, according to a local farmer, may be ready for planting in as little as a week. FEMA is coordinating assistance for those affected. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Waters from the Birds Po...

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee Water Still Tops Some Roads Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Waters from the Birds Point levee are receding, but s... More

Flooding - Miner, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- A local cable company continues to protect its equipment almost forty days after flooding occurred in the community. FEMA is in the community to assist those affected by the rising water and its aftermath. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Miner, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- A local cable company continue...

The original database describes this as: Title: Miner Cable Bags Building Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Miner, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- A local cable company continues to protect its equipment almost for... More

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- This all that remains forty days after the levee was detonated to reduce the flood risk to Cairo, Illinois. FEMA is in the area to assist with the recovery from the flooding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- This all that remains fo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Birds Point Levee Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- This all that remains forty days after the levee was detonated to red... More

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- A local resident of Mississippi county continues through the flooded road on his way view the Birds Point levee. The levee has become a focal point of interest since the May 3 detonation that reduced the flood threat to nearby Cairo, Ill. FEMA is in the area to assist those who were affected by the resultant flooding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- A local resident of Miss...

The original database describes this as: Title: Turn Around Drown Don't Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- A local resident of Mississippi county continues through the fl... More

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- This all that remains forty days after the levee was detonated to reduce the flood risk to Cairo, Illinois. FEMA is in the area to assist with the recovery from the flooding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- This all that remains fo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Birds Point Levee Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- This all that remains forty days after the levee was detonated to red... More

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Farmer Bob Byrne checks moisture content of his silted farm land downstream of Birds Point levee. Byrne hopes to plant a crop in the next week or so, "as soon as my 550 acre lake drys out. " Birds Point in in SE Missouri. FEMA is in the area assisting with the recovery effort. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Farmer Bob Byrne checks ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Farmer Checks Soil Following Flood Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Farmer Bob Byrne checks moisture content of his silt... More

Flooding - Charleston, Mo. , June 8, 2011 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Kay Phillips answers questions from Pinhook, MO, flood survivor Rosetta Bradley following a community meeting on assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance assists qualified applicants with the recovery process. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Charleston, Mo. , June 8, 2011 -- FEMA Individual Assistanc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Community Begins Recovery Production Date: 06/08/2011 Caption: Charleston, Mo. , June 8, 2011 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Kay Phillips ans... More

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , June 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Libby Turner visits with an Applicant Services Specialist as Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) manager Sylvia Hatcher looks on. Turner (right) visited this disaster recovery center and one in Sikeston, Mo. , during a tour of the flooded southeast Missouri area. FEMA assists qualified applicants with the recovery process following disasters. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , June 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Officer in Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , June 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Libby Tur... More

Flooding - Atchison County, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Sand boils are features that occur during flooding situations. A difference in pressure between the water side of a levee and 'dry' side may cause a pipe to occur bringing water and debris through the levee. They may appear to look like a miniature volcano and can weaken the levee. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Atchison County, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Sand boils are feat...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sand Boil Weakens Levee Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Atchison County, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Sand boils are features that occur during flooding situati... More

Flooding - Rockport, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Water from the raging Missouri River overtops a levee near Highway 136 and Rockport, MO. The threat of more flooding in the area has caused the Highway 136 bridge to Nebraska to be closed. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Rockport, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Water from the raging Miss...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missouri Levee Overtops Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Rockport, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Water from the raging Missouri River overtops a levee near Highwa... More

Flooding - Hamburg, Iowa, June 22, 2011 -- Missouri River floodwaters inundate Hamburg. Many bridges crossing the Missouri have been closed causing residents to travel hours to and from their jobs. A Presidential emergcency declaration has been declared in the states of Kansas and Nebrasaka. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Hamburg, Iowa, June 22, 2011 -- Missouri River floodwaters ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missouri Floodwaters Inundate Hamburg Iowa Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Hamburg, Iowa, June 22, 2011 -- Missouri River floodwaters inundate Hamburg. M... More

Flooding - Bellevue, Neb. , June 22, 2011 -- The flooding Missouri river captures more land around the Bellevue Bridge. Access roads to the Marina are impassable. An Emergency Presidential Declaration has been issued for Nebraska allowing FEMA to coordinate relief efforts in the region. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Bellevue, Neb. , June 22, 2011 -- The flooding Missouri riv...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missouri River widens at Bellevue Nebraska Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Bellevue, Neb. , June 22, 2011 -- The flooding Missouri river captures more lan... More

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , June 29, 2011 -- Members of the Northwestern Division Corps of Engineers host the daily Missouri River Joint Information Call. This conference call includes Congressional representatives, local governments, members of the press, FEMA and other Federal partners. Included are callers from Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , June 29, 2011 -- Members of the Northwestern ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missouri River Joint Information Call Production Date: 06/29/2011 Caption: Omaha, Neb. , June 29, 2011 -- Members of the Northwestern Division Corps of Enginee... More

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- The flooding Missouri River reached Omaha's Freedom Park very early in the event. The Naval Museum includes a mine sweeper, submarine, rocket launchers and a jet fighter among the flooded artifacts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- The flooding Missouri River r...

The original database describes this as: Title: Naval Museum Flooded by Missouri River Production Date: 07/02/2011 Caption: Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- The flooding Missouri River reached Omaha's Freedom P... More

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Mark Thompson, Deputy Commander of the United States Veterans, Inc. , probes floodwaters for a submerged, deactivated, MK-6 mine. Volunteers from Omaha's Freedom Park were on site to determine the extent of any damage from flooding. The U. S. Coast Guard assisted by providing a flat bottom boat and crew. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Mark Thompson, Deputy Command...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missouri River Flooding Submerges Naval Artifacts Production Date: 07/02/2011 Caption: Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Mark Thompson, Deputy Commander of the Uni... More

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Omaha's Freedom Park maintenance shed lies submerged to its roof top following the flooding of the Missouri River. Many of the items in the shed were removed by volunteers prior to the flooding event. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Omaha's Freedom Park maintena...

The original database describes this as: Title: Freedom Park Partially Submerged from Missouri Floodwaters Production Date: 07/02/2011 Caption: Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Omaha's Freedom Park maintenance ... More

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Duane Gallagher, Chief Volunteer of the USS Hazard since 1984, other volunteers and members of the U. S. Coast Guard discuss the state of artifacts on the Hazard following flooding of the Misouri River. The Coast Guard provided a flat bottom boat for the volunteers to search the area to identify positions of the submerged objects. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Duane Gallagher, Chief Volunt...

The original database describes this as: Title: Historical Naval Museum Victim of flood Production Date: 07/02/2011 Caption: Omaha, Neb. , July 2, 2011 -- Duane Gallagher, Chief Volunteer of the USS Hazard s... More

Flooding - South Sioux City, Neb. , July 29, 2011 -- Missouri River floodwaters continue to inundate South Sioux City, Nebraska. The United States Corps of Engineers has lowered the amount of water being released from the upstream Gavins Point Dam in recent days buoying hopes that the river will be tamed by mid-September. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - South Sioux City, Neb. , July 29, 2011 -- Missouri River fl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sioux City Flooding Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: South Sioux City, Neb. , July 29, 2011 -- Missouri River floodwaters continue to inundate South Sioux ... More

Flooding - Blair, Neb. , August 2, 2011 -- A flood barrier keeps the Missouri River floodwaters from inundating Highway 30 just outside of Blair, Nebraska. The trap bags are critical in keeping one of the few remaining highways open between Nebraska, Iowa, and the I-29 Interstate Highway system. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Blair, Neb. , August 2, 2011 -- A flood barrier keeps the M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Barrier Protects Critical Highway Production Date: 08/02/2011 Caption: Blair, Neb. , August 2, 2011 -- A flood barrier keeps the Missouri River floodwate... More

Flooding - Blair, Neb. , August 2, 2011 -- A flood barrier keeps the Missouri River floodwaters from inundating Highway 30 just outside of Blair, Nebraska. The trap bags are critical in keeping one of the few remaining highways open between Nebraska, Iowa, and the I-29 Interstate Highway system. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Blair, Neb. , August 2, 2011 -- A flood barrier keeps the M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Barrier Saves Highway Production Date: 08/02/2011 Caption: Blair, Neb. , August 2, 2011 -- A flood barrier keeps the Missouri River floodwaters from inun... More

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Jeremiah Brinkley has volunteered his time to muck, clean and repair many of the homes that were destroyed in this SE Missouri city. Without the volunteer help of Brinkley and others the town would not be nearly as far along in the recovery process as they are. Brinkley's mode of transportation is his horse, Anna, and his constant riding companion Dexter Morehouse I. FEMA is in the area to assist the survivors with the recovery and to coordinate the volunteer activities. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Jeremiah Brinkley has v...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers Speed Recovery in Missouri Production Date: 08/18/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Jeremiah Brinkley has volunteered his time to mu... More

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Roger Claassen (inside cab), a Mennonite volunteer from the Mennonite Disaster Service, takes down a house in Morehouse, Missouri. Claassen, a farmer from Plymouth, Nebraska, is assisting the town by tearing down a total of 40 houses that were destroyed by the April flooding in the area. FEMA's Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) work with voluntary and faith-based agencies that can provide services in disaster areas. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Roger Claassen (inside ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mennonite volunteer assists Morehouse, MO Production Date: 08/18/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Roger Claassen (inside cab), a Mennonite vol... More

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Roger Claassen (inside cab), a Mennonite volunteer from the Mennonite Disaster Service, takes down a house in Morehouse, Missouri. Claassen, a farmer from Plymouth, Nebraska, is assisting the town by tearing down a total of 40 houses that were destroyed by the spring flooding in the area. FEMA's Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) work with voluntary and faith-based agencies that can provide services in disaster areas. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Roger Claassen (inside ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mennonite Volunteer Assists in Recovery Production Date: 08/18/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , August 18, 2011 -- Roger Claassen (inside cab), a Mennonite volun... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 20, 2011 -- Equal Rights Specialist James E. Parker leads a training session for FEMA workers deployed to Joplin. The Equal Rights Trilogy of classes is mandatory for all FEMA workers on a yearly basis. This and other in-field training supports FEMA's goals by improving the competencies of specialists "to prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people. " Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 20, 2011 -- Equal Rights Specialist ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Training in the Field Production Date: 09/20/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 20, 2011 -- Equal Rights Specialist James E. Parker leads a training se... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lecturer to a Disaster Field Operations Management (DFOM L292) class for FEMA specialists deployed to Joplin. FEMA makes training available in the field to all workers and in a variety of specialities. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Field Training in Joplin Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lectur... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lecturer to a Disaster Field Operations Management (DFOM L292) class for FEMA specialists deployed to Joplin. FEMA makes training available in the field to all workers and in a variety of specialities. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Field Training in Joplin Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lectur... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lecturer to a Disaster Field Operations Management (DFOM L292) class for FEMA specialists deployed to Joplin. FEMA makes training available in the field to all workers and in a variety of specialities. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Field Training in Joplin Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lectur... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lecturer to a Disaster Field Operations Management (DFOM L292) class for FEMA specialists deployed to Joplin. FEMA makes training available in the field to all workers and in a variety of specialities. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Field Training in Joplin Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lectur... More

Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lecturer to a Disaster Field Operations Management (DFOM L292) class for FEMA specialists deployed to Joplin. FEMA makes training available in the field to all workers and in a variety of specialities. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Field Training in Joplin Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 21, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl is a guest lectur... More

Flooding - Big Lake, Mo. , October 14, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Brad Anderson approaches this flood devastated home in search of those who have yet to register with FEMA before the deadline. FEMA has coordinated disaster recovery in all parts of Missouri during 2011. Photo by Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Big Lake, Mo. , October 14, 2011 -- Community Relations Spe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Reaches Out in Missouri Production Date: 10/14/2011 Caption: Big Lake, Mo. , October 14, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Brad Anders... More

Flooding ^ Tornado ^ Winter Storm - Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 --Greg Bosko, Infrastructure Branch director, accepted the Innovation Award for the Expedited Debris Removal Team which was composed of Mike Karl, FCO; Libby Turner, former FCO; Linda Pollack disaster assistance employee attorney and Charles Senn, deployable field counsel, as some of the Missouri FEMA team look on via video teleconference in Columbia, Mo. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado ^ Winter Storm - Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missouri Expedited Debris Removal Team receives 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrators Award Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: Columbia, Mo... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , October 29, 2011 -- Yahya Amiri and Tammy Whillhoit work together to help build ten homes in Joplin. Amiri is from United Arab Emirites and Willhoit is from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Both are working together with Habitat for Humanity and other volunteer organizations to build ten homes in ten days for those impacted by the May 22, 2011 tornado. Photo by Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , October 29, 2011 -- Yahya Amiri and Tammy Whil...

The original database describes this as: Title: International Cooperation Builds Homes in Joplin Production Date: 10/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , October 29, 2011 -- Yahya Amiri and Tammy Whillhoit work to... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , October 29, 2011 -- Tyler Walker (l), along with his mother Michelle Hale and his brother Trevor Walker pose outside their new home which is being built by Habitat for Humanity volunteers. The family has been living in a FEMA temporary housing unit since June following the May 22 tornado. Photo by Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , October 29, 2011 -- Tyler Walker (l), along wi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Survivors Help in Building New Home Production Date: 10/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , October 29, 2011 -- Tyler Walker (l), along with his mother Michelle Hal... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- A home was leveled by an EF-5 tornado in May 2011. FEMA began coordinating debris removal so that neighborhoods and homes could start rebuilding. Photos by Leo 'Jace' Anderson and Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- A home was ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Before and After: Rebuilding Homes Production Date: 11/09/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- A home was leveled by an EF-5 tornado in May 2011. FE... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Thousands gather in Cunningham Park at 5:41 p. m. to commemorate the F5 tornado that hit the community on May 22, 2011. FEMA is working with many partners to provide assistance to residents. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Thousands gather in Cunningha...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Spirit Lives in Joplin Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Thousands gather in Cunningham Park at 5:41 p. m. to commemorate... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents get a first look at engraved names of those who lost their lives during the EF5 tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. The city held a ceremony attended by federal, state, and local officials to mark the event. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents get ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memorial Plaque with Names of those Lost Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents get a first look at engraved names of th... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- First lady Georganne Nixon and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon join hundreds in Cunningham Park holding up lights to commemorate the 5:41 p. m. moment in time the F5 tornado sturck the city on May 22, 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- First lady Geo...

The original database describes this as: Title: First Lady and Governor Nixon at Joplin six-Month Memorial Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- First lady Georganne Nixon and M... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents line up for for a free tree distribution following a ceremony to commemorate the six- month anniversary of the F5 tornado that hit the city on May 23, 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents line...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tree distribution in Joplin Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Residents line up for for a free tree distribution following a ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager Mark Rohr (r) and Governor Jay Nixon (l) await the start of ceremonies entitled "The Spirit Lives. " Hundreds gathered in Cunningham Park on the six-month anniversary of the F5 tornado that sturck the city. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Commemorates Anniversary Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager Mark Rohr (r) and Governor Jay Nixon (l) await... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- A restored fountain in Joplin commemorates the date an EF5 tornado struck this southwestern Missouri city. The first tier has five water spouts, the second twenty-two and the third has eleven spouts to signify the date 05/22/11. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- A restored fou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fountain Commemorates Memorial in Joplin Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- A restored fountain in Joplin commemorates the dat... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Choirs from College Heights, St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Christ of Oronogo perform during "The Spirit Lives" a commemorative service held in Cunningham Park. An F5 tornado struck the city 6 months ago on May 22, 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Choirs from Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Spirit Lives In Joplin Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Choirs from College Heights, St. Paul's United Methodist Church ... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jono Anzalone (back to camera), Jim Woodworth(l), and Justin Bowen discuss details of the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center in Ferguson. In addition to registering for FEMA assistance surivors may apply for low-cost loans from the SBA or get mitigation advice. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jono Anzalone (back to camer...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Team Opens DRC Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jono Anzalone (back to camera), Jim Woodworth(l), and Justin Bowen dis... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Sonya Simmons, SBA Team Lead, assists Public Information Officer Mark Randle in putting up an SBA sign marking the location of a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). Survivors of the recent storms may use the DRC to register for FEMA assistance, get low-cost loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) or get advice on mitigation. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Sonya Simmons, SBA Team Lead...

The original database describes this as: Title: DRC Opens in Ferguson, MO Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Sonya Simmons, SBA Team Lead, assists Public Information Officer... More