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Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Debbie Fort, Principal of Irving Elementary, looks through the debris left by an EF-5 tornado which destroyed the school, built in 1927. FEMA will reimburse costs associated with retrofitting space for temporary school locations for the start of the new school season. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Debbie Fort, Principal of Irv...

The original database describes this as: Title: Principal Looks Through School Debris Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Debbie Fort, Principal of Irving Elementary, looks th... More

Joplin, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Joplin, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Volunteers collect debris along Duquesne Street, after an EF-5 tornado struck the cities of Joplin and Duquesne on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Volunteers co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers cleaning at Duquesne Street, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Volunteers collect debris along Duquesne St... More

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Joplin, MO, May 22, 2014 -- A small memorial for two victims of the F5 tornado that hit the city three years ago on May 22, 2011. These two lived in an apartment complex located on this corner at the time. The 3 year anniversary is being observed quietly and small memorials are popping up around the path of the tornado. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA)

Joplin, MO, May 22, 2014 -- A small memorial for two victims of the F5...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-22 08:40:46 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: DR1980 ^ Joplin ^ Memorial ^ Missouri ^ Recovery Disa... More

Joplin, Mo., 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

[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...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

All debris trucks must stop at inspection stations

All debris trucks must stop at inspection stations

All debris trucks must stop at inspection stations like this one to allow Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Inspectors to estimate quantities and log contractor information. FEMA task the Corps with the debr... More

Missouri Guard activates after weekend storms; several states see damage

Missouri Guard activates after weekend storms; several states see dama...

National Guard soldiers with the 294th Engineer Company work search and rescue missions in Joplin, Mo., just hours after a deadly tornado passed through, May 22. (Missouri National Guard photo by Ann Keyes)

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 -- Barbara A. Bryant sits with the few possessions she, her family and many volunteers were able to rescue from her demolished home. Bryant spent the time as the F5 tornado passed under a basement pool table with her two dogs. The first step for individuals to be considered for temporary housing is to register with FEMA. Jae Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Barbara A. Bryant sits with th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Resident Stunned Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Barbara A. Bryant sits with the few possessions she, her family and ... 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

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

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 25, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate (second from the left) and Rev. David Myers (left), director of the DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, meet with Dr. Kevin Ezell (second from right), president, Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board, and an unidentified member of the Southern Baptist response team, in Joplin, Mo. The group is meeting inside a Mobile Emergency Response Support vehicle, equipped with phone and video communications systems.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 25, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate (se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate meets with NVOAD leadership in Joplin, Mo. Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 25, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate (... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute (left) tours tornado damage with Kathy Sullivan, Assistant Secretary of the Department oF commerce/National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration, in a neighborhood near St. John's Regional Medical Center.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Government Officials Visit Joplin, Mo. Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretar... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate surveys a damaged fire station with a Joplin firefighter. FEMA is continuing to support disaster survivors and the community affected by the deadly tornado of May 22.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate sur...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Craig Fugate Surveys Damage With Local Firefighter Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate listen to first responders describe events surrounding Sunday evening's tornado in Joplin.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate and HUD officials survey Joplin, Mo. damage Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homelan... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- A Mobile Emergency Response Support vehicle in Joplin, Mo. Each MERS vehicle is equipped with telephone and computer capabilities, providing a mobile workspace for FEMA personnel.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- A Mobile Emergency Response Su...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mobile Emergency Response Support Vehicles in Joplin, Mo. Production Date: 05/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- A Mobile Emergency Response Suppor... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- FEMA personnel work inside a Mobile Emergency Response Support vehicle, equipped with video and telephone communications equipment. FEMA is supporting the ongoing recovery efforts in Joplin, Mo. , providing assistance to disaster survivors and the affected community.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- FEMA personnel work inside a M...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Look Inside a Mobile Emergency Response Support Vehicle Production Date: 05/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- FEMA personnel work inside a Mobil... More

ASTER Sees Path of Destruction from Joplin, Mo. Tornado

ASTER Sees Path of Destruction from Joplin, Mo. Tornado

On May 30, 2011, a week after an EF-5 tornado swept through the city of Joplin, Mo, NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image showing the track of the deadly tornado through the city shown horizontally in green... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 1, 2011 -- Searching for friends, relatives and loved ones continues after a tornado struck Joplin Missouri on May 22, 2011. FEMA has established the National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS), which helps reunite families who are separated during a disaster. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 1, 2011 -- Searching for f...

The original database describes this as: Title: We're OK Production Date: 06/01/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 1, 2011 -- Searching for friends, relatives and loved ones continues after a tornado struck Jo... More

Chief Yeoman Mike Shea, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780), helps a crane operator move a wrecked vehicle during tornado clean-up efforts in Joplin, Mo.

Chief Yeoman Mike Shea, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarin...

JOPLIN, Mo. (Jun. 02, 2011) Chief Yeoman Mike Shea, assigned to the Virginia-class attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780), helps a crane operator move a wrecked vehicle during tornado clean-up efforts in Jopli... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage In Joplin Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles lon... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Michael Padilla is one of 11,000 registered volunteers helping out in Joplin. Volunteers can register at Joplin's Volunteer Reception Center on the Missouri Southern State University campus. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Michael Padilla is one of 11,0...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers Help With Cleanup Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Michael Padilla is one of 11,000 registered volunteers helping ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Volunteers and debris fill the streets of Joplin after a EF-5 tornado touched down on May 22, 2011. FEMA partners with federal, state and local governments, local businesses, volunteer and faith-based organizations to aid communities affected by disasters. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Volunteers and debris fill the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Street in Joplin Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Volunteers and debris fill the streets of Joplin after a EF-5 torna... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 6, 2011 -- Libby Turner, Federal Coordinating Officer for the Missouri disaster, answers a question from a Joplin resident. Town Hall meetings are an excellent place for disaster survivors to get information and have questions answered from agencies, like FEMA, who are coordinating recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 6, 2011 -- Libby Turner, Federal Coordina...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Town Hall Meeting Production Date: 06/06/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 6, 2011 -- Libby Turner, Federal Coordinating Officer for the Missouri disaste... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Crews work to remove debris around Joplin, caused by the May 22 tornado. FEMA has commissioned the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to oversee private contractors during the controlled debris removal. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Crews work to remove debris ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Missouri Debris Removal Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Crews work to remove debris around Joplin, caused by the May ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- The second story of a home lies in the road after an EF5 tornado separated it from its base. FEMA is in Joplin to provide support for disaster survivors. Suzanne Everson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- The second stor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Second Story of a Home Lies in the Road Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- The second story of a home lies in the road after an... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Brightly colored material is visible through the broken windows and twisted metal of JoAnn Fabrics. The business is one of many In Joplin's business district destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to support recovery for disaster survivors. Suzanne Everson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Brightly colore...

The original database describes this as: Title: Business Destroyed by EF5 Tornado Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Brightly colored material is visible through the broken wi... More

Chief Petty Officer Michael Shea, yeoman, carries a

Chief Petty Officer Michael Shea, yeoman, carries a

Chief Petty Officer Michael Shea, yeoman, carries a log to a pile while Chief Petty Officer Andy Scott, culinary specialist, and Petty Officer 2nd Class Travis Fitzgerald, machinist's mate, help civilian volunt... More

Understanding is everything

Understanding is everything

Lisa Baldwin performs valuable administrative support duties for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal and disposal team in Joplin, Mo., June 13.

Helping out around home

Helping out around home

Brian Simonds, a quality assurance inspector for the Corps of Engineers, stands in front of large debris pile in Joplin Mo., June 13. The debris was a result of the EF5 tornado which struck the city on May 22.

The EF5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo., May

The EF5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo., May

The EF5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Mo., May 22, packed winds of up to 200 mph and hurled large objects through the air, breaking down walls and anything else in its way. Seen on the right side of the ... More

Local Corps of Engineers employee responds to Joplin tornado recovery mission

Local Corps of Engineers employee responds to Joplin tornado recovery ...

Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Inspector Steve Hart (left) discusses the private property debris removal operation with QA Supervisor Glen Locke (right) June 21 at a home site near the Joplin High School,... More

Joplin tornado debris removal

Joplin tornado debris removal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as assigned by FEMA, is managing the removal of debris in tornado-damaged areas of Joplin, Mo.

Joplin tornado debris removal

Joplin tornado debris removal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as assigned by FEMA, is managing the removal of debris in Joplin, Mo., following a May 22 tornado.

Joplin tornado debris removal

Joplin tornado debris removal

Haul units come and go at the Galena, Kan., landfill. The units are being used in the debris removal mission in Joplin, Mo., following a May 22 tornado.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- The exact time an EF-5 tornado struck Irving Elementary School in Joplin, MO is frozen on a clock in one of the classrooms. Students will start the new school year in temporary school locations which FEMA will reimburse costs associated with retrofitting of those spaces. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- The exact time an EF-5 tornad...

The original database describes this as: Title: School Clock Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- The exact time an EF-5 tornado struck Irving Elementary School in Joplin, MO i... More

Joplin tornado debris removal

Joplin tornado debris removal

A debris truck deposits construction and demolition debris at the Galena Landfill in Galena, Kan. The truck is one of the haul units being used in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal mission in torn... More

Kansas City Chiefs help with debris cleanup on June

Kansas City Chiefs help with debris cleanup on June

Kansas City Chiefs help with debris cleanup on June 23 in Joplin, Mo., after a May 22, tornado heavily damaged the city. Staff, players, former players, cheerleaders and owner family members all dig in to make ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Duquesne, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - An EF-5 tornado knocked down trees at the Duquesne Elementary School playground after first striking Joplin on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Duquesne, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - An EF-5 tor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Duquesne School (Duquesne Street at Joplin, MO) Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Duquesne, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - An EF-5 tornado knocked down trees at th... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Piles of residential debris sit in the right of way awaiting collection during Expedited Debris Removal. The city was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in Joplin to provide assistance to disaster survivors. Suzanne Everson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Piles of resid...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris Awaits Collection in Joplin Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Piles of residential debris sit in the right of way awai... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Contractors remove debris along 24th Street in Joplin. An EF-5 tornado struck May 22, cutting a path more than six miles long and up to three-quarters of a mile wide through the city of 50,000 residents. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Contractors re...

The original database describes this as: Title: 24th Street, Joplin MO Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Contractors remove debris along 24th Street in Joplin. An EF-5 torna... More

Severe Storm - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - Volunteers assist with debris cleanup in Joplin, after an EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - Volunteers assist with ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Forest Park Baptist Church Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - Volunteers assist with debris cleanup in Joplin, after an EF-5 ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A house destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011 proclaims the survivor's appreciation for volunteers' assistance. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the community. Suzanne Everson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A house destro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Residents Appreciate Volunteers Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A house destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011 ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - A resident of 26th Street assists with debris cleanup in Joplin, after an EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - A resident of...

The original database describes this as: Title: 25th Street, Joplin MO Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 - A resident of 26th Street assists with debris cleanup in Joplin, af... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Forest Park Baptist Church volunteers assist with debris cleanup in Joplin, after an EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Forest Park Ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Forest Park Baptist Church Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Forest Park Baptist Church volunteers assist with debris cleanup... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A wall of a house destroyed by an EF5 tornado rests on a pile of debris, awaiting expedited debris removal. FEMA is in the city to help disaster survivors. Suzanne Everson/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A wall of a ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Entire Wall of a House Ready for Debris Removal Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A wall of a house destroyed by an EF5 torna... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Forest Park Baptist Church volunteers at the Willard Avenue ( Joplin, MO ) cleaning and removing debris from the Willard Avenue, Joplin, MO - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Forest Park Ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Forest Park Baptist Church Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Forest Park Baptist Church volunteers at the Willard Avenue ( Jo... More

Corps of Engineers contractors construct temporary

Corps of Engineers contractors construct temporary

Corps of Engineers contractors construct temporary facilities for two fire stations in Joplin, Mo., June 24. The Corps was tasked by FEMA to provide critical public facilities for the cities of Joplin and Duqu... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - An industrial area on Kenser Road was damaged by the May 22 tornado. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - An industrial...

The original database describes this as: Title: Kenser Road (comercial building) Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - An industrial area on Kenser Road was damaged by the May ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers collect debris along 15th Avenue in Joplin, after an EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers col...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers cleaning at 15th Avenue, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers collect debris along 15th Avenue in J... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers collect debris along 15th Avenue in Joplin, after an EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers col...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers cleaning 15th Avenue at Joplin, MO Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers collect debris along 15th Avenue i... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - A worker removes debris on Katherine Street, after an EF-5 tornado struck Joplin on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - A worker remo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Katherine Street (bobcat) Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - A worker removes debris on Katherine Street, after an EF-5 torna... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Business are rebuilding after an EF-5 tornado hit the business district in the city. FEMA coordinates with constractors to help businesses to recover. Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Business are r...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Businesses rebuild Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Business are rebuilding after an EF-5 tornado hit the business di... More

Col. Daniel Patton, commander, Joplin Field Recovery

Col. Daniel Patton, commander, Joplin Field Recovery

Col. Daniel Patton, commander, Joplin Field Recovery Office, stands in front of Joplin High School which was destroyed in a tornado that struck the city May 22.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - A crew restores electrical service on Duquesne Street, after an EF-5 tornado struck Joplin on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - A crew restor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Power electric re-installation at Duquesne Street Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - A crew restores electrical service on Du... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers remove debris from the Pepsi Bottling Group facility in Joplin City. An EF-5 tornado destroyed thousands of businesses on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers remov...

The original database describes this as: Title: PepsiCo. plant, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers remove debris from the Pepsi Bottling Group facility in Jop... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers begin the process of rebuilding a Wal-Mart store that was destroyed by an EF-5 tornado on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers begin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Comercial Center at Rex Street, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers begin the process of rebuilding a Wal-Mart ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - An industrial area on Kenser Road was damaged by the May 22 tornado. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - An industrial...

The original database describes this as: Title: Kenser Road (comercial building) Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - An industrial area on Kenser Road was damaged by the May ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers collect debris along 15th Avenue in Joplin, after an EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers col...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers cleaning at 15th Avenue, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 -- Volunteers collect debris along 15th Avenue in J... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers remove debris from the Pepsi Bottling Group facility in Joplin City. An EF-5 tornado destroyed thousands of businesses on May 22. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers remov...

The original database describes this as: Title: PepsiCo. plant, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Workers remove debris from the Pepsi Bottling Group facility in Jop... More

Corps awards $1 million temporary public facilities contract

Corps awards $1 million temporary public facilities contract

Duquesne Elementary School in Duquesne, Mo. The school was damaged when a tornado struck the Joplin area May 22. A $1 million dollar contract has been awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Hunter Modul... More

Corps awards $538,000 contract for Franklin Tech storm shelters

Corps awards $538,000 contract for Franklin Tech storm shelters

Franklin Technology Center in Joplin, Mo., shown June 26, 2011, was severely damaged by the F-5 tornado that struck the area May 22. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract June 29 to build temporar... More

Corps awards $1.3 million temporary public facilities contract

Corps awards $1.3 million temporary public facilities contract

Joplin High School in Joplin, Mo. The school was destroyed by an F5 tornado that hit the city May 22. The letters on the sign were blown off in the storm and someone has since used tape to spell out the word "h... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - After an EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, some residents displayed signs expressing thanks for response and recovery efforts. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - After an EF-5...

The original database describes this as: Title: - Bird Street (3) Production Date: 06/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - After an EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, some residents displayed signs ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - Volunteers with Virginia-based Operation Blessing International assist Joplin tornado survivors on Sergeant Street. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - Volunteers wi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Operations Belssing volunteers at Seargent Street, Joplin, MO Production Date: 06/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - Volunteers with Virginia-bas... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - Volunteers with Virginia-based Operation Blessing International assisting Joplin tornado survivors on Sergeant Street, Joplin, MO. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - Volunteers wi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Operations Belssing volunteers at Seargent Street, Joplin, MO Production Date: 06/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 28, 2011 - Volunteers with Virginia-bas... More

Corps awards $1.2 million temporary public facilities contract

Corps awards $1.2 million temporary public facilities contract

McKinley School in Joplin, Mo. The school was damaged in a May 22 tornado that hit the city. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $1.2 million contract for modular facilities to be used as a temporary sch... More

Corps Joplin tornado volunteer helps police bust looters

Corps Joplin tornado volunteer helps police bust looters

John Garrett, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers real estate specialist, stands outside the Corps’ Joplin Recovery Field Office in Joplin, Mo., June 29. Garrett received the Corps’ Kansas City District’s Heartland Aw... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors remove debris

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors remove debris

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors remove debris from a tornado-damaged home lot in Joplin, Mo., July 1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is managing debris removal as part of the federal tornado recovery effort.

U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri (right) hears about

U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri (right) hears about

U.S. Rep. Billy Long of Missouri (right) hears about the process for removing debris from homes damaged by the May 22 tornado in Joplin, Mo., from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality assurance supervisor Kevin... More

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality assurance specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality assurance specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers quality assurance specialist Lucia Gamba (right) and area engineer Don Braun inspect newly placed storm shelters at the temporary replacement site for Irving Elementary School in Jo... More

Paul Gaudreau, a quality assurance representative from

Paul Gaudreau, a quality assurance representative from

Paul Gaudreau, a quality assurance representative from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New England District, estimates loads of debris to be dumped from the F-5 tornado that tore through Joplin, Mo., May 22. ... More

Corps' Los Angeles District employee gives back to Joplin tornado survivors

Corps' Los Angeles District employee gives back to Joplin tornado surv...

Alex Watt, a rapid response vehicle operator at the Los Angeles District, is among Corps of Engineers employees providing aid to people impacted by the tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., May 22. Watt is serving a... More

Removing Joplin Tornado Debris July 4

Removing Joplin Tornado Debris July 4

Marissa Wright, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, and Perry Copes from the Corps' Philadelphia District, both quality assurance specialists, spend their Fourth of July working the debris remov... More

The American flag stands as a sign of hope July 4 amid

The American flag stands as a sign of hope July 4 amid

The American flag stands as a sign of hope July 4 amid the rubble in Joplin, Mo., devastated by an EF-5 tornado May 22. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is managing debris removal as part of the federal tornado... More

Removing Joplin Tornado Debris July 4

Removing Joplin Tornado Debris July 4

Arianna Raymundo, quality assurance supervisor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, and Jim Matthias, quality assurance specialist from the Corps' Portland District, share notes on the debris rem... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- Joplin City Manager R. Mark Rohr (center), during a press conference on July 5, 2011 spoke about housing program for tornado victims. From left to right: Crystal Payton (External Affairs Lead Officer at Joplin Division), Pamela Willis (Individual Assistance Branch Director at Joplin Division), Mark Rohr (Joplin City Manager), Mike Karl (Joplin Division Supervisor for FEMA). Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- Joplin City Man...

The original database describes this as: Title: Housing Program Media Conference Production Date: 07/05/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- Joplin City Manager R. Mark Rohr (center), during a press c... More

A view of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile

A view of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile

A view of a Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile home, shown July 5, like those FEMA will install at temporary housing sites for Joplin residents displaced by an EF-5 tornado that struck the city May 22. ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- FEMA community relations personnel talk about building safety with a customer at a Home Depot store. Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- FEMA community ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Outreach to Survivors Production Date: 07/05/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- FEMA community relations personnel talk about building safety with a c... More

Stumps of trees destroyed by the EF-5 tornado that

Stumps of trees destroyed by the EF-5 tornado that

Stumps of trees destroyed by the EF-5 tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., May 22 await chipping at the Schifferdecker vegetative debris disposal site in Joplin, July 7. Trees and shrubs are separated from other to... More

Building Hope Haven temporary housing site in Joplin

Building Hope Haven temporary housing site in Joplin

Empire District Electric Company workers dig a trench for electrical pipe at the Hope Haven mobile home community site in Joplin, Mo., July 7, 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is managing construction of ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 7, 2011 - A citizen shows their appreciation in recovery efforts after EF-5 tornado struck the city on May 22, 2011. Over 10,000 people have applied for disaster assistance. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 7, 2011 - A citizen show...

The original database describes this as: Title: ReBuilding Joplin Strong Production Date: 07/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 7, 2011 - A citizen shows their appreciation in recovery efforts after EF-5 ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Suzzane Everson of Private Sector explains some of FEMA Business Aids Programs. Joplin Area Business Recovery Expo's goal was to provide resources for business recovery all in one location. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Suzzane Everson...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Suzzane Everson of Private Sector explains some of FEMA Business Aids P... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Representatives and Private Sector Specialist explains some of FEMA Business Aids Programs. Joplin Area Business Recovery Expo's goal was to provide resources for business recovery all in one location. Rossyveth Rey-Berrios/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Representatives and Private Sector Specialist ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- During the Business Expo Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel from Mitigation Section, Community Relations and Private Sector shared information about the aid programs possibilities and book materials to helps owners to rebuild their businesses.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- During the Busi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- During the Business Expo Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel provide information to business owners about disaster assistance programs, after a tornado damaged much of the town. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel provide information to business... More

Corps' emergency operations general visits Joplin tornado area

Corps' emergency operations general visits Joplin tornado area

Col. Daniel Patton, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Joplin Recovery Field Office, talks with Maj. Gen. William T. Grisoli, deputy commanding general for civil and emergency operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel give information to business owners about disaster assistance programs. Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel give information to business o... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations staff give information to business owners during the Business Expo. Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berrios/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations staff give information to business owners duri... More

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