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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Members of the Southwest Louisiana Home Builders Association attend a seminar at Stine Lumber in Lake Charles, LA.  FEMA and State representatives spoke on ideas and procedures for rebuilding the area according to recently instituted building codes to build a stronger, safer parish.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Members of th...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - (L-R) Phil Ganezer, Wendy Primeaux, Cathy Denison-Wicke and Clint Horbert, members of the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Recovery Team, meet at the newly opened community storefront in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  This operation, under the coordination of the Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA, encourages citizens, businesses and organizations to give input on area needs and future recovery suggestions through the storefront as well as gather information on what opportunities exist on how to recover and rebuild the parish and region.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - (L-R) Phil Ga...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Team has opened a storefront resource center for local citizens in coordination with FEMA and the Louisiana Recovery Authority.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Artwork and letters from local students adorn the walls at the newly opened Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Center in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  The Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA have coordinated this long term recovery storefront operation to offer a place for citizens, businesses and organizations to gather, meet and obtain information on what opportunities exist to recover and rebuild the parish with focus on infrastructure, environment, housing and local economy.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - Artwork and l...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Center is the first storefront operation to open in Louisiana as part of a coordinated effort between the Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA's Long-Term Community Recovery.  This center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is open to citizens, businesses and organizations to gather information on what opportunities exist in rebuilding and restoring the parish as well as express area needs and future recovery suggestions.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - A van is parked out front of the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Team storefront on Broad Street in downtown Lake Charles, La.  Citizens,  businesses and organizations are encouraged to use the storefront to gather information related to Hurricane Rita and to contribute ideas and needs for recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - A van is park...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - This is the first resource center storefront operation opened for citizens, businesses and organizations to gather information on Hurricane Rita and share ideas and needs for future recovery in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  The Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA have coordinated the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Recovery Operation housed in this building, focusing on the permanent restoration of infrastructure, environment, housing and the local economy.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - This is the f...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Air quality is measured by gauges monitored by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), USACE (United States Corps of Engineers) and LDEQ (Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality) at the Plaquemines Parish Debris Grinding Station.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Air quality is meas...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge continues to rest on top of the levee wall in Empire, LA.  Efforts are underway to lift the stranded barge by use of cranes and inflatable bladders.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge continue...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge, standing over 20 feet tall, rests on top of a levee wall in Empire, LA.  Efforts are underway to lift the vessel and place it back into the river.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge, standin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Trucks line up to unload debris collected from Plaquenmines Parish, LA. This debris grinding operation reduces the volume of material by four times.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Trucks line up to u...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Cranes are in place preparing to assist in lifting this barge off of the levee wall in Empire, LA.  Inflatable air bladders will also be used to raise the vessel off of the ground in order to manuever it back into the river.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Cranes are in place...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Debris is collected and deposited at the Plaquemines Parish Debris Grinding Site.  A crane transfers the debris into the grinder where it is ground to one fourth of its original volume, sprayed with water to reduce airborne residue and travels out of the grinder by conveyor belt into a pile where it is bulldozed into a pit that can hold over 3 million cubic yards of material.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Debris is collected...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Cranes are preparing to lift this stranded barge from its position on top of a levee wall in Empire, LA.  Major efforts are underway to recover vessels that were displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Cranes are preparin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells and Deputy State Coordinating Officer Tom Kirkpatrick address an International Delegation at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  The intent of the delegation is to obtain information on FEMA's operations and procedures regarding disaster response and recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - Federal Coord...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - An International Delegation from seven different countries visit the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge, LA.  Mary Bahamonde conducts the tour through the facility while answering questions regarding FEMA's operations during a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - An Internatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - One of the delegates from Russia examines photos displayed on the walls at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge during a tour of the facility.  This international visit includes representatives from seven countries, all interested in how FEMA operates during a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - One of the de...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita as well as the levee breaks in New Orleans to an International Delegation visiting the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - Federal Coord...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells addresses a group of international delegates representing 17 countries. Wells describes and reflects on the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina and Rita and the levee breaks in New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 -- Federal Coor...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 - Deputy State Coordinating Officer Tom Kirkpatrick speaks to a group of international delegates at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  The 17 countries represented are gathering information on how FEMA opererates during a disaster as well as the recovery effort procedures and recommendations.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 - Deputy State ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 - Delegates from 17 countries join an international tour through the Joint Field Office being led by Marty Bahamonde.  The visit is to provide information on how FEMA operates during and after a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 - Delegates fro...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Violet, LA, December 16, 2005 - A large FEMA travel trailer site is being planned to occupy the west-bound lanes of East Judge Perez Drive in St. Bernard Parish.  The site will affect a one-mile stretch where the trailers are being placed on the roadway.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Violet, LA, December 16, 2005 - A large FEMA trave...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - As residents return to St. Bernard Parish, students return to the scholastic life at the St. Bernard Unified School located in trailers and a portion of the second floor at Chalmette High School.  This facility currently has 550 enrolled from 14 different schools.  They have been open since Nov. 14 while reconstuction continues at the high school.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - As residents re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Ambulances stand at the ready to help support the free Primary Health Care Clinic at the Super Wal-Mart on West Judge Perez Drive in St. Bernard Parish.  The clinic is staffed by parish physicians and personnel from the U.S. Public Health Agency and FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Ambulances stan...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Chalmette High School plays host to the St. Bernard Unified School which provides education to the students of 14 different area schools in this one facility.  The school is composed of several trailers in the parking lot and a portion of the second floor of the high school.  As residents return to St. Bernard Parish, the students now have a place to attend.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Chalmette High ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - New Orleans Police provide escort and safe passage through the streets for an impromptu parade of employees celebrating the reopening of their law firm.  As residents return and businesses reopen, recovery is celebrated, New Orleans style.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - New Orleans P...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - An international tour consisting of emergency management leaders from 17 countries gather and eat lunch at New Orleans' famous eatery Mother's. The group is here to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and to benefit from FEMA's operating procedures during a disaster recovery effort.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - An internatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La, December 16, 2005 - A delegate from Sweden samples some local quisine at Mother's on a tour through the city.  The international tour consists of emergency management leaders from 17 different countries gathering at the Joint Field Office to see first hand how FEMA operates during a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La, December 16, 2005 - A delegate fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - The spirit of New Orleans is evident during this impromptu parade of employees celebrating the reopening of their office.  As more businesses open and residents return to the once devastated area, there is must cause for reveling.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - The spirit of...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A patient describes his symptoms with a nurse at the Primary Care Clinic in St. Bernard Parish.  The facility located in a triple-wide office trailer offers free medical care to area residents, staffed by personnel from the U.S. Public Health Agency and FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A patient descr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Clinic workers at the Primary Care Clinic in St. Bernard Parish.  The facility is housed in a triple-wide office trailer and provides free health care to parish residents by staff from the U.S. Public Health Agency and FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Clinic workers ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A free health clinic opened in a triple-wide office trailer to service St. Bernard Parish residents located at the Super Wal-Mart parking lot on West Judge Perez Drive.  FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and the U.S. Public Health Agency provide the staffing of the facility.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A free health c...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A patient receiving care instructions at the Primary Care Clinic in St. Bernard Parish.  Free care is provided to parish residents by staff from FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and the U.S. Public Health Agency.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A patient recei...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Physicians discuss care options for a patient being treated at the Primary Care Clinic in St. Bernard Parish. Staffing is a combination of parish physicians and personnel from the U.A. Public Health Agency and FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Physicians disc...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Kaizen the Golden Retriever gets a good head scratch as she travels through the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge where Hope Crisis Response is setting up shop.  12 therapy dogs will be visiting displaced hurricane victims throughout the area providing stress relief and comfort.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Kaizen the Go...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral Thad Allen and Michael Jackson, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security speak at a briefing regarding ongoing recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Hope Crisis Response representative Amy Rideout gets a lick on the chin from therapy dog Janie at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Twelve dogs have been brought here to provide some stress relief and comfort to displaced hurricane victims throughout the area.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Hope Crisis R...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral Thad Allen fields questions at a briefing regarding recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Ginger" and "Custer" are two of Hope Crisis Response 12 therapy dogs brought in to work from the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge to provide comfort to displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina and relief workers.  These two dogs are the first to arrive at the Joint Field Office and get attention from FEMA workers.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Ginger" and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Michael Jackson, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) answers questions regarding ongoing Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Michael Jacks...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Janie" is one of 12 Hope Crisis Response therapy dogs visiting displaced hurricane victims and relief workers throughout the New Orleans area.  She is based at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Janie" is on...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Custer", one of Hope Crisis Response's 12 therapy dogs from Virginia and New York now working out of the Baton Rouge Joint Field Office.  "Custer" will visit various Disaster Recovery Centers and Travel Trailer Parks to offer comfort to displaced victims and relief workers.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Custer", one...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Workers deliver sheet rock to replace damaged walls from the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina.  Rebuilding of area businesses, with the help of FEMA, continues throughout New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Workers deliv...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Travel trailers lined up at Roehm Park and are going to being used as temporary housing for hurricane Katrina victims.  Photograph was taken from behind the former baseball back stop.  This site is one of many prepared to house displaced disaster victims throughout the city.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Travel t...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this meeting the needs of disaster victims that do not qualify for benefits under existing programs are identified and addressed. The Un-Met Needs Task Force members are from various local faith communities, representatives from FEMA, and non-profit organizations and charities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this meeti...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Contruction projects line New Orleans streets as many parts of the city are under repair.  The repair of New Orleans is progressing following hurricane Katrina.  City, State and Federal governments are working together to reopen New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Contruction p...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - This hotel and other businesses are open in downtown New Orleans after repairs and rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA, City, State and Local authorities are working to get merchants, residents and tourism back.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - This hotel an...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this table a member from the Vietnamese community, United Way, FEMA and ELM Ministries, all part of the Un-Met Needs Task Force, discuss ways to address the needs of disaster victims that normally would not qualify for benefits under existing programs. This Un-Met Needs Task Force, composed of many different organizations, come together to work as a unified group to provide assistance to every affected citizen.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this table...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Building Code Specialist, Rebecca Quinn speaks to the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans. This seminar provided information to contractors regarding updated building codes and ideas on rebuilding damaged structures safer and stronger.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Building...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - These mailboxes are set up for families that will be living in temporary housing provided by FEMA at this former baseball field, Roehm Park.  46 travel trailers are currently set-up and awaiting approval from the local authorities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - These mailbox...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this meeting the needs of disaster victims that do not qualify for benefits under existing programs are identified and addressed. The Un-Met Needs Task Force members are from various local faith communities, representatives from FEMA, and non-profit organizations and charities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this meeti...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - A few FEMA travel trailers set up at Roehm Park are modified to provide wheel chair access.  These adapted trailers are empty waiting for local approval.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - A few FEMA tr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - The trolly cars in New Orleans are again in operation after Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans is re-opening as businesses open, residents return and commerce reappears.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - The trolly ca...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Hovering above the Baton Rouge Airport Travel Trailer Parks is a FEMA contractor in a helicopter, monitoring the activity below as workers prepare these four sites of temporary housing for displaced families - victims of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Hovering above ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Temporary housing provided by FEMA at the Baton Rouge Airport Sites is not limited to travel trailers. Modular buildings are also incorporated in the landscape to provide housing for the displaced hurricane victims.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Temporary housi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - FEMA travel trailers are being set-up and made ready for the temporary housing of hurricane victims. Preparation continues for additional trailers to be placed at the Baton Rouge Airport sites.  Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - FEMA travel tra...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Garfield Daniel Jr. helps prepare FEMA travel trailers at the Baton Rouge Airport 2 site.  This temporary housing park is one of four being set-up at the edge of the airport. Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Garfield Daniel...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This travel trailor site is being used to temporarily house hurricane Katrina victims and is near the Baton Rouge Airport. Public transportation has added this site to its regular route to accomodate the residents.  Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This travel tra...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This resident at a FEMA travel trailer park is planting rose bushes and creating a patio area at the Baton Rouge Airport 1 site.  Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This resident a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This checkpoint is at the front gate to the FEMA Baton Rouge Airport 1 trailor park. FEMA provides travel trailer parks to hurricane victims as well as the security for the sites.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This checkpoint...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - A front shovel is being used to clear the debris left behind by Hurricane Rita on Holly Beach.  This beach front community was completely destroyed and will take several years to recover.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - A front shovel is...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Volunteers from Anna Marie College in Paxton, MA help clean up Cameron Parish because of Hurricane Rita.  FEMA considers the private sector and volunteer agencies as essential participants and contributors to disaster recovery efforts.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Volunteers from Anna ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A volunteer from Anna Marie College in Paxton, MA helps collect and remove debris from this Cameron Parish house destroyed by Hurricane Rita.  A group of 18 students drove from Massachusetts to Louisiana to help in the recovery effort.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A volunteer from Anna...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Debris is inspected as it enters by truck at a FEMA approved site.  This inspector from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers insures hazardous materials are not included in the load.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Debris is inspected a...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A resident in Cameron Parish offers their front yard as a distribution point for other local victims of Hurricane Rita to take donated items as needed.  FEMA recognizes and appreciates neighbors helping neighbors as a vital part of the recovery process after a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A resident in Cameron...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 1, 2006 - A truck load of debris is examined as it enters the Wilkerson Disposal Site.  Cameron Parish is in the debris removal stage of recovery from Hurricane Rita, funded and supported by FEMA.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 1, 2006 - A truck load of debris...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary School has been destroyed by Hurricane Rita, displacing its 247 students and 21 teachers.  FEMA is coordinating recovery efforts along with the State of Louisiana to assist Cameron Parish residents and businesses.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary Sc...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - One of the tents at Camp Cameron set up to sleep FEMA and State personnel as they contribute to the recovery efforts in Cameron Parish.  Hurricane Rita destroyed the area in September 2005 and much of the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - One of the tents at C...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Cameron water tower is one of the few structures still standing near the elementary school unaffected by Hurricane Rita.  FEMA is funding and coordinating efforts for the parish's recovery and rebuilding.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Cameron water tow...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary School is severly damaged by  Hurricane Rita.  FEMA has set up camp in Cameron to assist in the recovery efforts of this and other affected communities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary Sc...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up a hazardous waste material collection site for the disposal of toxic and otherwise hazardous materials.  The site is located in the center of Cameron which was severely affected by Hurricane Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Pro...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Protection Agency's mobile unit is located at a hazardous materials collection site in Cameron.  Toxic and otherwise dangerous materials are collected and stored here for proper disposal under the management of the EPA and FEMA.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Pro...

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

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Residents of Cameron are still in the process of cleaning up after Hurricane Rita destroyed this gulf coast parish. A group from Anna Marie College in Massachusetts drove to Louisiana to help in collecting and removing debris. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Residents of Cameron ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameruckron, LA, January 11, 2006 - This truck is bringing debris to the Wilkerson Disposal Site.  Cameron Parish was destroyed by Hurricane Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameruckron, LA, January 11, 2006 - This truck is bri...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Chief Harris is offering the Emergency Operation Center's (EOC's) facility to help protect and distribute donated goods on the front lawn of this resident's house and makes plans with the owners to transport the goods. Chief Harris is working at an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Cameron to aid in the recovery process for the parish.  Harris  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Chief Harris is offer...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Local Hurricane Rita victims are sorting through goods that have been donated by Minveille Outreach Ministries and delivered to this house in Cameron for distribution.  The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) down the block from this house has agreed to relocate and distribute these and other donated goods to the community.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Local Hurricane Rita ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame and basketball rims of Cameron Elementary School's Gymnasium stand after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana.  FEMA funds and supports the recovery efforts underway now in Cameron Parish.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A shrimp boat works off shore of Cameron Beach.  The fishing and oil industries continue to recover from Hurricane Rita. FEMA provides assistance to residents affected by the storm.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A shrimp boat works o...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Crews funded by FEMA continue debris removal from the roadside storm drains in Cameron Parish.  Hurricane Rita came through the area in September 2005 and destroyed much of the Gulf Coast in Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Crews funded by FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A family living in a FEMA provided trailer, next to their destroyed house, distributes donated goods to other local victims of the storm.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A family living in a ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - This group of volunteers is from Anna Marie College in Paxton, MA and they drove to Louisiana to assist in the clean up efforts. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - This group of volunte...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The gutted halls of Cameron Elementary School show the devastation the parish has experienced from Hurricane Rita.  FEMA has set up Camp Cameron down the road to be the center of recovery activity for the Gulf Coast disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The gutted halls of C...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - What once was referred to as the "Cajun Riviera" is now a debris covered beach after Hurricane Rita struck in September 2005.  Holly Beach, a community in Cameron Parish, has been completely destroyed and is currently in the recovery process with the aid of FEMA.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - What once was ref...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Camp Cameron provides food, lodging and a staging area for FEMA, State and other National Agencies that have joined efforts to aid in the recovery of Hurricane Rita in Cameron Parish and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Camp Cameron provides...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - Livingston Parish holds a ceremony at Walker High School to officially receive 12 temporary classrooms purchased by FEMA's Public Assistance program. Participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony from left to right, Principal of Walker High School Steven H. Long, FEMA Chief of Staff Michael King, Superintendent of Livingston Parish Public Schools Randy K. Pope and Colonel Charlie Smithers, III, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisiana Recovery Field Office. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - Livingston Parish h...

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[Hurricane Rita] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - 12 temporary classrooms were purchased by FEMA's Public Assistance program to house 700 overflow students from New Orleans who were relocated to Livingston Parish after Hurricane Katrina.  3 of the 12 modular buildings are located here at Walker High School.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - 12 temporary classroom...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - Walker High School Choir performs at a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially receive 12 temporary classrooms funded by FEMA's Public Assistance program.  Livingston Parish requested the modular buildings from FEMA in order to accomodate 700 relocated students from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - Walker High School ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - Walker High School of Livingston Parish receives 3 of 12 temporary classrooms delivered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, tasked by FEMA, in response to a request by the parish to accomodate 700 relocated students from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. FEMA's Public Assistance program provided the modular buildings.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Walker, LA, January 12, 2006 - Walker High School ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - This modular building was purchased by FEMA to be used as a temporary classroom at Audubon Elementary School in Baton Rouge for students that relocated from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA has provided these buildings to several school districts to address the overcrowding issues in parishes that welcomed the hurricane victims.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - This modular b...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - This class is being conducted in a new modular building used as a temporary classroom at Audubon Elementary School.  FEMA has funded these buildings in several school districts to accomodate students displaced by Hurricane Katrina to alleviate overcrowded conditions in the schools that welcomed the hurricane victims to their community.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - This class is ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - At a ceremony to officially open new classrooms provided by FEMA, a student that relocated to Baton Rouge from New Orleans, holds up a sign of thanks at Audubon Elementary School.  FEMA has purchased modular buildings for temporary classrooms in several parishes that have welcomed displaced hurricane victims to ease the overcrowding of classes.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - At a ceremony ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - The Galvez Building Conference Center hosts the Louisiana Recovery Planning Day open house meeting in Baton Rouge.  This venture serves as the first of several opportunities for Louisiana citizens and community organizations to gather and share ideas on recovery planning efforts for their parishes.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - The Galvez Bui...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - State Federal Coordinating Officer Jeff Smith reads some of the suggestions posted by citizens expressing their local needs and visions for long-term recovery projects.  Louisiana Recovery Planning Day gives local residents and community organizations a voice regarding planning efforts for their parishes.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - State Federal ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge ,LA, January 21, 2006 - Residents are asked to fill out feedback forms at the Louisiana Recovery Planning Day event where public participation is essential to ensure the final plans for rebuilding Louisiana reflect the needs of the local communities.  This long-term planning effort is a joint initiative of local, state and federal agencies.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge ,LA, January 21, 2006 - Residents are ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 -  Concerned and involved residents join Louisiana Recovery Planning Day team members at an open house to express their needs, ideas and visions for recovery projects to rebuild Louisiana.  This planning effort is a joint initiative of local, state and federal agencies.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - Concerned and...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - Discussions with planning team members and local residents at the Louisiana Recovery Planning Day open house is one method used to gather public input that will identify priority recovery issues unique to each community.  This event serves as the first of several opportunities for Louisiana citizens and organizations to join the local, state and federal initiative to create long-term recovery plans for rebuilding hurricane affected areas in Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - Discussions wi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - Residents are asked to place stickers under categories on posters to identify areas they are most concerned with at Louisiana Recovery Planning Day.  This is a significant part of a year-long, locally driven planning effort to deal with South Louisiana's community needs for long-term recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - Residents are ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressional staff briefing is conducted at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge regarding recovery efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressiona...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordinating Officer Jeff Smith (L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells (R) present updates on recovery efforts regarding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during a Louisiana congressional staff briefing at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordina...

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