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Joplin, Mo., July 12, 2011 -- Kim Cox, center, of the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, speaks with community residents during a meeting about the recovery of the City of Joplin in the wake of the devastating tornado. Attendees posted comments on six information boards (housing, neighborhoods, environment and infrastructure, economic development, schools and community facilities, and sustainability and community vision). The meeting facilitated discussion about issues, assets and opportunities. FEMA photo Steve Castaner

Joplin, Mo., July 12, 2011 -- Kim Cox, center, of the Citizens Advisor...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-07-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Amanda Bicknell City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Joplin tornado ^ Long-term community r... More

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contractors begin construction

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contractors begin construction

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' contractors begin construction on the temporary housing sites for the just south of Joplin Regional Airport, Joplin, Mo. The Corps began construction of the two community group sit... More

Nathan Powell and his family admire their newly rebuilt

Nathan Powell and his family admire their newly rebuilt

Nathan Powell and his family admire their newly rebuilt home in Joplin, Mo., July 15, surrounded by Operation Blessing volunteers who helped with the rebuild. The 80-year-old home, built of Carthage stone, los... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building on... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Home Construction One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a d... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Home Construction One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a d... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one yea...

The original database describes this as: Title: American Flag Waves One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one year after a de... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- Magic marker comments written by visitors to Cunningham Park in Joplin one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the town on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- Magic marker comments written ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Thoughts and Comments One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- Magic marker comments written by visitor... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building on... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one ye... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer for the City of Joplin, hugs Barbara Sturner, FEMA External Affairs Specialist, after the Longaberger Tree Dedication in Cunningham Park, Joplin, MO. The tree-dedication was part of Joplin's Day of Remembrance one year after a deadly tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. The tree-dedication recognized the planting of 40 trees donated by the Longaberger Foundation of Newark, Ohio. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Onstot, Public Informatio...

The original database describes this as: Title: Lynn Onstot Hugs FEMA's Barb Sturner at Tree Dedication One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn O... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one ye... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one ye... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Tami Longaberger, Chair and CEO of the Longaberger Company, smiles with guests after receiving an honorary "Proclamation" at the Longaberger Tree Dedication in Cunningham Park, Joplin, MO. The tree-dedication was part of Joplin's Day of Remembrance one year after a deadly tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. The tree-dedication recognized the planting of 40 trees donated by the Longaberger Foundation of Newark, Ohio. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Tami Longaberger, Chair and CE...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tami Longaberger Receives Proclamation at Tree Dedication One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Tami... More

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano (left) presents a medal and framed award to Jane Cage and the citizens of Joplin in honor of the resiliency they have shown in their recovery following a devastating 2011 tornado. DHS' Rick Rescorla National Award for Resiliency, honors Rick Rescorla who died on 9/11 while helping to save scores of colleagues at Morgan Stanley in one of the World Trade Center towers. FEMA and local resident Cage helped organize the Joplin Area Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, a citizens-based community group formed to help guide Joplin's long-term recovery. This is the first national presentation of the award, which was delivered during the city's 2-year tornado anniversary ceremony. Seated in background from left: Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano (left) pre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ resilience ^ dhs ^ Janet Napoli... More

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- Jane Cage, chair of the Joplin Area Citizens Advisory Recovery Team (CART), talks about the importance of community resiliency during the city's 2-year tornado anniversary ceremony after receiving the first national presentation of the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resiliency from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. FEMA recovery specialists helped organize the citizen-based group that Cage has led for nearly 2 years. CART has continuously helped citizens explore ways to re-imagine and recover tornado-impacted areas and works closely with local officials, governmental and non-governmental agencies and long-term recovery planners. Seated in background: Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- Jane Cage, chair of the Joplin Area Citiz...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ resilience ^ speci... More