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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Mititigation Specialist shows a customer at a Home Depot store how to reduce damage in future flooding with a water flow valve. FEMAs outreach to stores, neighborhoods, and victims significantly saves money in future disasters.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28,...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Workers re-constructing sewage pump. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, October 8, 2005 -- This suburban community is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Temporary roofing is being placed as the community rebuilds. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, October 8, 2005 -- This subu...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Vandenberg Humane Society worker with rescued dog.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, October 8, 2005 -- The Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed in the park alone. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, October 8, 2005 -- The Eas...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, October 8, 2005 -- This Warrick Count development is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Volunteers help home owner in cleaning up. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, October 8, 2005 -- This Warr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volunteer Red Cross worker receives a tetnus shot before working in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The volunteer, who lived in the park, returns to help other residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volu...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring temporary relief center at "The Apple Center" . Paulison speaks with family and praises local community effort.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting F...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. Former residents and volunteers work to salvage effects and rebuild. Donald Berry searches debris to locate family effects. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- These photogaphs are all all that remains from this home. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- These ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community effort.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. Former residents  work to salvage effects. A FEMA Community Relations worker is available to help anyone needing assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praising local community effort. Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Brad Gair (left).  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents return to their destroyed homes. FEMA Community Relations staff offer guidance on applying for FEMA aid. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community effort.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison tours tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community efforts and volunteerisim.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Disaster Volunteer receives free massage at assistance center.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Disaster...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. A researcher from Texas Tech University's Wind Science Research Center looks at mobile home tie-downs to help develop safer structures. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison meets with community leaders requesting specific help.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents prepare to visit their damaged property for the first time since the tornado destroyed their homes. FEMA Community Relations staff help explain how they can apply for assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. County workers replace street signs. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Church workers establish food distribution for emergency workers and residents. After the tornado devastated the area, this center provides up to 1,000 meals a day for residents and emergency aid workers. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Church ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA emplyees John Kenyon (center) and David Cross (r) assist a client. Before permanent FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers could be opened, FEMA set up a help desk in a Seventh Day Adventist relief supply center to help speed up applications for FEMA assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA em...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- FEMA inspector discussing assistance available to a farmer in rural Indians. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- FEMA ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEM...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce Huggins, a tornado survivor, holding baby Jazmin. Joyce and her mother were thrown out of their mobile home by the tornado. The next day she gave birth to Jazmine. Leif skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers and family members clean up debris from rural field. Fields are covered with debris from downd barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers and family members collecting debris in rural Indiana. Agricultural fields become covered with debris from downd barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers help residents with the clean up of rural Indiana where a recent tornado damaged homes. Fields contain debris from downed barns and houses.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Brad Gair (c) speaking with reporters after a press conference. Jennifer Whitson (l), Evansville Courier & Press, Ryan Lenz (r), Associated Press. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Federal...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels addressing a press conference at FEMA's Joint Operations Center. Brad Gair (l), FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) also attending. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 16, 2005 -- Indiana...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 19, 2005 -- Volunteer Lee Barnes picks debris blown into an agricultural field from the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The tornado destroyed homes and scattered debris into state parks, fields, and neighborhoods. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 19, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 19, 2005 -- Volunteers clear debris from Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. Debris covers an agricultural field accross from the park. Volunteers are also salvaging photos and personal items found. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 19, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes with front shovels and track loaders. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 23, 2005 -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 23, 2005 -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 25, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 25, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 25, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 25, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 26, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. A friend of the home owner looks for salvageable items. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 26, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 26, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 26, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN --  April 07, 2006 -- FEMA workers seting up their office in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 07, 2006 -- FEMA w...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 --  A Dyer County resident looks at the place where a house once stood, it was destroyed by the F-3 tornado that struck West and Middle Tennessee. The boy was helping salvage momentos for their friends. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo.

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 -- A Dyer...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- A family takes a few minutes from cleaning up their tornado damaged house to stand by their optimistic motto painted on the side of their house. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- A famil...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN --  April 08, 2006 -- FEMA worker running wiring in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 08, 2006 -- FEMA w...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Dyer County resident is looking through the debris that was her friends home and salvaging anything she can find.  Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Dy...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deyersburg, TN -- April 8, 2006  -- A Deyer County resident salvages items after the house of a friend was destroyed by a F3 Tornado. FEMA assistance may help rebuild the property, clear debris, and provide other aid.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deyersburg, TN -- April 8, 2006 -- A De...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Deyer County home awaits salvage after being destroyed by a tornado. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This De...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- These Dyer County residents have begun the process of salvaging debris from their home which was destroyed by a tornado, she has found her heart medication. Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- These D...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN, April 8, 2006 -- This FEMA telecommunications specialist is rewiring an empty store to hold up to 150 FEMA workers who will soon be arriving. The Joint Field Office (JFO) is established to  bring aid to Tornado striken areas of Tennessee.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN, April 8, 2006 -- This FEMA ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Interview -- Craig Browning, a FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) briefs local media at the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC provides a "one-stop" help center for many victims of recent tornados that struck Middle Tennesse. FEMA's PIOs work with media to provide information to help inform the public of how to apply for assistance, a critical task in any disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Intervi...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- Skip Zuber, manager of FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) assists two clients as they visit the DRC "one-stop" help center. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- Skip...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A volunteer at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dyersburg boxes up cleaning supplies to hand out to tornado victims. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs. Volunteer organizations also distribute tools, food, water and other necessities for residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A vo...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garage sale" sign written on a door and left by a resident. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garag...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN -- April 15, 2006 -- A close up of a "red tag" on a destroyed house in downtown Gallatin. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN -- April 15, 2006 -- A clos...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- An insurance adjuster examines a home damaged by severe storms. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- An insur...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A destroyed car at a dealership in downtown Gallatin. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A destro...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  A FEMA official helps a disaster victim with information at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center established in a parking lot.  The Mobile Centers travel to the 15 declared counties eligible for FEMA aid after a series of tornados struck the state.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- A...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  Glen Sachtleben, Middle Tennessee Liaison stands ready to assist clients who suffered damages in recent tornados at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center.  FEMA uses busses with sophisticated sattelite communications to bring information and assistance to communities across the state. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- G...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --   A Small Business Administration official helps a tornado victim with loan information at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. A series of tornados struck the state between April 2nd and 8th causing severe damage and 35 deaths. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dorchester County, MD, June 2, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) survey the damage to this road and bridge on Maryland's eastern shore. The teams, made up of State, County, and FEMA, evaluate damage and make a recommendation for a Federal disaster declaration.  The damage to Maryland's roads, bridges, and housing was caused by severe rain and flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dorchester County, MD, June 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- A member of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluates a roadway that was damaged by flood waters. The PDA team is made up of State, County, and FEMA members who make a Federal Disaster Recommendation to the President.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluate the damage to this road. The team, made up of State, County, and FEMA members make a Federal disaster declaration recommendation to the President.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluate findings. The teams, made up of State, County, and FEMA members gauge damage caused by extreme weather conditions. Based upon their findings, recommendations for decalarations of a Federal Disaster Decalaration are made.  Maryland suffered millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges, and housing caused by severe rain and flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A damaged bridge on the road between New Hope and Yardley is closed after heavy flooding from the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) speaks with small business owners who suffered damage in recent flooding along the Delaware River. Teams include county, state, and FEMA representatives.  Hundreds of roads remain closed, thousands of homes and businesses remain damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- Heavy rain caused the Delaware River to flood closing this road between New Hope and Yardley.  Roads remain closed and homes and businesses remain damaged from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2006 --  A Preliminary Damage Asessment team, made up of Federal, State, and County officials compare figures on the damage in Bucks County. The area was damaged by recent flooding and mud slides.  The joint report and damage assessment was forwarded to Commonwealth and Federal officials and a Federal Disaster declaration was issued the next day.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA -- July 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 --  A Preliminary Damage Asessment team (PDA), made up of Federal, State, and County officials interview a Bucks County resident in her flood damaged home.  Their damage report is forwarded to  Federal officials.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- Workers remove debris from damaged houses along Rt. 32.  Severe weather caused streams and rivers to flood leaving roads closed and homes and businesses damaged or destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- House cleaning after heavy flooding from the Delaware River. Water level reached 5 feet high inside the house.  Roads in Pennsylvania remain closed, homes and businesses are damaged from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) member speaks with small business owners who suffered damage in recent flooding along the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 --  A worker removes a tree that fell on a residence near New Hope, PA.  Severe weather conditions brought rivers and streams to flood levels. Roads remain closed and homes and businesses remain damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 2006 -- This line of trucks are loaded with emergency supplies; food, water, ice, cots, and blankets, and are at Willow Grove's air base. From this parking lot they can deliver disaster supplies to many parts of the state within hours of a disaster declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Harrisburg, PA, July 8, 2006 -- FEMA Field Public Information Officer Rita Kepner outlines the purpose of Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) to WHP-TV (Channel 21) journalists    Local media coverage is important in providing FEMA information to disaster victims. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Harrisburg, PA, July 8, 2006 ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006  --  FEMA Public Information Officer, Frank Blake, at a town council meeting explaining the importance of calling FEMA's telephone registration number.  Pennsylvania was hit with extreme weather. Heavy rain and winds caused damage to thousands of businesses and individuals. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006  --  FEMA Public Information Officer Frank Blake briefs local news media on how residents can apply for FEMA assistance.  Pennsylvania was hit with extreme weather. Heavy rain and winds caused damage to thousands of businesses and individuals.  FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007 -- Greensburg resident Margaret Bradley pulls her suite case up a FEMA contracted concrete sidewalk as she moves into her new FEMA temporary housing. FEMA has provided concrete sidewalks for housing where people with disabilities are located to help residents function easier.  The town is recovering from a tornado which struck May 6, 2007 destroying most of the town. FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007 -- Gene Bradley looks at the ADA compliant shower in his new FEMA  temporary housing unit. Greensberg lost most of its buildings in a May 6, 2007 tornado. FEMA designers work to provide housing for residents with special needs. FEMA Photo. Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007 -- Margaret and Gene Bradley inside their new ADA compliant housing in Greensburg. The couple's housing was destroyed in a tornado on May 6, 2007. Mr. Bradley has some mobility problems, his housing is designed by FEMA to assist him. Photo/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 13, 2007 - Workers finish construction of temporary housing unit at a FEMA housing site. 90% of the town of Greensburg was destroyed by a recent F5 tornado and FEMA is providing temporary housing for residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 13, 2007 - Workers f...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 13, 2007 - This storm warning siren was installed by FEMA at a temporary housing site. The site contains storm shelters and warning sirens. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 13, 2007 - This stor...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA contractor completing one 18 storm shelters located throughout a new temporary housing site in Greensburg. 300 housing units have been placed on a 60 acre site, which will be phased out as the community builds new permanent housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA cont...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 14, 2007 - Contractor finishes door of a newly built storm shelter at FEMA temporary housing site. The shelters are equipped with emergency lighting, ventilation, and sanitary facilities. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 14, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 -- A storm warning siren installed at the construction site of a 300 building temporary housing park. Early warning in the event of storms is essential and this FEMA site is being equipped with emergency shelters and warning sirens. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 -- A storm ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitigation specialist explains low cost construction techniques to better protect homes during storms . FEMA gives presentations at community events to prepare for future disasters and to encourage disaster planning. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitig...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 16, 2007 -- This FEMA temporary housing facility includes a number of new homes which are fully equipped to assist residents with disabilities. Ramps, sidewalks, and parking allow residents with mobility problems easier access to housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 16, 2007 -- This FEM...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 18, 2007 - FEMA partner agency, the American Humane Association, providing shelter for animals affected by flooding in Kansas. This mother cat, rescued with three of her kittens, has also adopted three kittens whose mother did not survive. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 18, 2007 - FEMA par...

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