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

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

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

[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] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Peter McCarthy and daughter, Cedar Rose, are participating in a FEMA community feedback session regarding the Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) Plan for the Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal (GORR).  Residents select from a list of potential recovery projects and indicate which they think are most critical for inclusion.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Peter McCar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - MEMA Community Relations Specialist Charlene Teston (left) and FEMA Community Relations Specialist Pat Balduf discuss the need to communicate to applicants, the benefit of participation in the Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) process.  Community Relations (CR) help local residents understand the importance  of their community meetings.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - MEMA Commun...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Sandy Jasmond and ESF-14 Jackson County Lead Harold Lathon review community input regarding downtown revitalization issues during tonight's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) outreach session.  This input will help formulate the state recovery plan for the Governor's Office of Renewal and Recovery.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - FEMA Public...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- A FEMA GIS staff member reviews with local residents the latest electronic mapping system showing the newly designated Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) maps at this ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) outreach session tonight.  GIS staff can advise residents whether their homes are situated in a flood plane according to the new maps.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- A FEMA GIS...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Gerry Powers, FEMA Mitigation liaison to Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR), explains to a Harrison County resident how to protect life and property by incorporating mitigation into rebuilding or new construction. Pre-disaster mitigation is important damage prevention for individual homeowners and local government.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Gerry Power...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery Meeting, FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jerry Powers (right) and Jackson County contractor Charles Givens discuss methods of strengthening buildings against disaster damage.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-1...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Residents gather information at this information station so their voices can be heard to rebuild their New Orleans neighborhood.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Residents gather infor...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Steve Villavaso and Kurt Weigle apply dots to what they feel their Parash needs most when it is rebuilt. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Steve Villavaso and Ku...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Jane Kendall of the FEMA Long Term Community Recovery Team talks with Martha Martinez.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents regarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Jane Kendall of the FE...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Tho Wsotongand and son vote for their choice for rebuilding their community.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in Local/State/Federal Recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Tho Wsotongand and son...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Members of the "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" team look over the results of St. Bernard Parash residents "Voices" about rebuilding their neighborhood.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of St. Bernard Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Members of the "Louisi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Residents come to have their voices heard and gather information about rebuilding their community. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in Local/State/Federal Recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Residents come to have...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA and Residents talk about how to best rebuild comunities destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Jefferson Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA and Residents tal...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Residents read large posters which were produced by "Louisiana Speaks" which outline the recovery process with the idea of helping residents make decisions. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Residents read large p...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06, FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans  Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06, FEMA is assisting the Lo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Childern speak their voices on how they would like their community rebuilt.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in Local/State/Federal Recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Childern speak their v...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06  Mannisha Henderson, Tatyana Franklin, Tawanee Green, and Derick Lyles show their posters on how they would like their community rebuilt.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans  Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06 Mannisha Henderson, Tatya...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06 -- Sally Allan lists things she would like to see in her community. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06 -- Sally Allan lists thing...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Media was present when Mennisha Henderson gave her presentation on how she would like to see the neighborhood rebuilt.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans  Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Media was present when...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Jonathan Stevens a FEMA Urban Community Development Specialist, Jim Murphy a DOT Maritime Specialist, and Anette Foglino a FEMA Public Information Officer talk over issues of Plaquemines Parash residents. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Jonathan Stevens a FEM...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- A New Orleans residents speaks with Louisiana Recovery Authority personal about her concerns for rebuilding.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans  Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- A New Orleans resident...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06  Shelia Stallworth and Grand Childern Golden & Baron Borden apply dots to items of importance to them in the rebuilding of their neighborhood.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Jefferson Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06 Shelia Stallworth and Gra...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Notes and suggestions are posted on large display boards and are then collected and reviewed. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Notes and suggestions ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans  Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery by having residents imput their thoughts on these issue boards.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA is assisting the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- St. Bernard Parash residents are given a introduction to "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" activities about rebuilding their neighborhood from Hurricane Katrina. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- St. Bernard Parash res...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA Brad Gair Director of Long Term Recovery speaks to Orleans residents at the "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day".  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans  Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA Brad Gair Directo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA PIO Andrea Bailey-Tweed talks with Plaquemines Parash Residents and Councilman Steve Vaughn about their concerns for their communities future.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA PIO Andrea Bailey...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Linda and Jack Biven put their thoughts on post-it paper which they will then "post" to the "post" boards about how they think their neighborhood should be rebuilt.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Jefferson Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Linda and Jack Biven p...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06 -- Voice boards such as this one gave residents a chance to have their voices heard. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in Local/State/Federal Recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-21-06 -- Voice boards such as th...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Sally Allan posts her voice on issues she would like to see in her community. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Sally Allan posts her ...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The Hancock County Courthouse is currently under restoration. The project is an example of the recovery effort FEMA supports through Long Term Community Recovery. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hancock County Courthouse Production Date: 10/22/2008 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The Hancock County Courthouse is currently under restora... More

Washington, D. C. , August 27, 2009 -- FEMA's Matt Campbell giving a presentation on ESF-14 (Emergency Support Function 14) long term community recovery. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , August 27, 2009 -- FEMA's Matt Campbell giving a p...

The original database describes this as: Title: Matt Campbell speaks with FEMA employees about Long Term Community Recovery in District of Columbia Production Date: 08/27/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Au... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 25, 2010 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech(R), Steve DeBlasio-Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Long Term Community Recovery, Tom Stufano-FEMA Chief of Staff, and Legislative Affairs Liason TEMA-Donnie Smith(L) provide a briefing on the status of state and federal operations for DR1909.  FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 25, 2010 -- Federal C...

The original database describes this as: Title: State Officials Visit Joint Field Office in Nashville Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 25, 2010 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Grac... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 28, 2011 --  FEMA's Steve Wade gives an ESF-14 briefing at the Birmingham Joint Field Office. Emergency Support Function 14 works with the state to bring together officials from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to identify and address the community's long-term disaster-related recovery strategy.  FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 28, 2011 -- FEMA's Steve Wade gives ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long Term Community Recovery planning begins in Alabama Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 28, 2011 -- FEMA's Steve Wade gives an ESF... More

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-term Community Recovery Speicialist Antonia Martinez speaks to members of the New Moriah Baptist Church in Pratt City (Birmingham). FEMA's LTCR outreach is an important component of Emergency Support Function 14 (ESF) on which FEMA focuses during its response to disasters like the 62 confirmed tornadoes that struck Alabama on April 27, 2011. -- Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-term Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-term Community Recovery (LTCR) reaches out to disaster surivivors at New Moriah Baptist Church Production Date: 07/17/2011 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , Jul... More

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-term Community Recovery Speicialists David Fuller and Antonia Martinez speak with disaster surivivor LaNeitria Head at the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Pratt City (Birmingham). FEMA's Long-term Community Recovery (LTCR) is an important component of Emergency Support Function 14 (ESF) on which FEMA focuses during the recovery phase of responding to disasters like the 62 confirmed tornadoes that struck Alabama on April 27. -- Photo by Christopher Mardorf  / FEMA.

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-term Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-term Community Recovery (LTCR) reaches out to disaster surivivors at New Moriah Baptist Church Production Date: 07/17/2011 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , Jul... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 23, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-term Community Recovery (LTCR) Specialist David Fullerdiscusses recovery options with tornado disaster survivor Debra Bell at the "Function on the Junction" jazz fesitval in Erskine Hawkins Park in Berminham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 23, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-term Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA ESF-14 LTCR Answers Questions at "Function on the Junction" Production Date: 07/23/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 23, 2011 -- FEMA ESF-14 Long-ter... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Michael Sullivan (left), FEMA LTCR local hire and Katarina Hardegan, EHP Liason, listen to a presentation by Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR) at a  FEMA training session on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Michael Sullivan (left),...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Michael Sullivan (... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), speaks to a class of students attending a FEMA training course on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Erin Miles, FEMA D... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Micah Farfour, LTCR Specialist and Phil Campbell Team Lead, and Antonia Martinez, LTCR Communication Specialist, listen to a presentation by Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), at a  FEMA training session on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Micah Farfour, LTCR Spec...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Micah Farfour, LTC... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- A FEMA Specialist listens to a presentation by Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), at a  FEMA training session on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- A FEMA Specialist listen...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- A FEMA Specialist ... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- De'an Bass, LTCR Safe Room Planner and Phil Campbell team member, listens to a presentation by Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), at a  FEMA training session on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- De'an Bass, LTCR Safe Ro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- De'an Bass, LTCR S... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- John Boyle, FEMA LTCR Senior Planner and Trainer and Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC), speaks to a class of students attending a  FEMA training course on ESF #14 Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR) outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- John Boyle, FEMA LTCR Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- John Boyle, FEMA L... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Michael Munger, FEMA LTCR local hire, listens to and takes notes during a presentation by Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), at a  FEMA training session on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Michael Munger, FEMA LTC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Michael Munger, FE... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Benjamin Alexander, FEMA LTCR Planner and Trainer and Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC), speaks to a class of students attending a  FEMA training course on ESF #14 Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR) outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Benjamin Alexander, FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Benjamin Alexander... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- John Boyle, FEMA LTCR Senior Planner and Trainer and Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC), speaks to a class of students attending a  FEMA training course on ESF #14 Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR) outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- John Boyle, FEMA LTCR Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- John Boyle, FEMA L... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), speaks to a class of students attending a FEMA training course on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Erin Miles, FEMA D... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Benjamin Alexander, FEMA LTCR Planner and Trainer and Technical Assistance Coordinator (TAC), speaks to a class of students attending a  FEMA training course on ESF #14 Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR) outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Benjamin Alexander, FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- Benjamin Alexander... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- FEMA LTCR Specialists listen to a presentation by Erin Miles, FEMA Deputy Branch Chief for Long-Term Communty Recovery (LTCR), at a  FEMA training session on ESF #14 LTCR outreach at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- FEMA LTCR Specialists li...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long-Term Community Recovery training sharpens skills in Birmingham Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 29, 2011 -- FEMA LTCR Speciali... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Birmingham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- Cathy Guy (right), FEMA Training Officer, opens day one of two day ESF 14 (Emergency Support Function: Long-Term Community Recovery) training held in Birmingham, AL. Ruth Kennedy/FEMA Photo

Emergency Planning and Security - Birmingham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long Term Recovery Training Production Date: 08/05/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- Cathy Guy (right), FEMA Training Officer, opens day one o... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- ESF 14 (Emergency Support Function: Long-Term Community Recovery) training held in Birmingham, AL. Ruth Kennedy/FEMA photo

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- ESF 14 (Emergency Suppo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long Term Recovery Training Production Date: 08/05/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- ESF 14 (Emergency Support Function: Long-Term Community R... More

Birmigham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- Cathy Guy (right), FEMA Training Officer, opens ESF 14 (Emergency Support Function: Long-Term Community Recovery) training held in Birmingham, AL. Ruth Kennedy/FEMA photo

Birmigham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- Cathy Guy (right), FEMA Training O...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long Term Recovery Training Production Date: 08/05/2011 Caption: Birmigham, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- Cathy Guy (right), FEMA Training Officer, opens ESF 14 (Em... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Big sister Takishia Tillman, one of Holt's youngest residents quietly observe a Long-Term Community Recovery meeting at Holt High school.  "Holt Forging Ahead" team works with the ESF 14 component of FEMA to unite the entire Holt community an effort to rebuild, reshape, and revitalize after the April 27th tornado ravaged the town. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Big sister Takishia Tillman, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Holt's Next Generation Production Date: 08/29/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Big sister Takishia Tillman, one of Holt's youngest residents quietl... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 -  Linda Kirkwood discusses Holt's future with other Holt citizens during a Long-Term Community Recovery meeting at Holt High school.  Kirkwood serves on the Housing Committee of "Holt Forging Ahead," team working with the ESF 14 component of FEMA to unite the entire Holt community an effort to rebuild, reshape, and revitalize the Holt Community after the April 27th tornado ravaged the town. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Linda Kirkwood discusses Hol...

The original database describes this as: Title: Big Plans in Holt Production Date: 08/29/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Linda Kirkwood discusses Holt's future with other Holt citizens during a... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Holt citizens share what Holt means to them during a Long-Term Community Recovery meeting at Holt High school.  "Holt Forging Ahead" team works with the ESF 14 component of FEMA to unite the entire Holt community in an effort to rebuild, reshape, and revitalize after the April 27th tornado ravaged the town. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Holt citizens share what Holt...

The original database describes this as: Title: What Holt Means Production Date: 08/29/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 29, 2011 - Holt citizens share what Holt means to them during a Long-Term Community Re... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Burlington, Vt. , Nov. 29, 2011 -- Nick Russo, Vermont Federal Coordinating Officer, welcomes new local hire Annie Gesotowski to the FEMA family. Ms. Gesotowski will be working as a Community Planner for the Long Term Community Recovery in Vermont. Photo by Wendell Davis/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Burlington, Vt. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local Vermont Hire Production Date: 11/29/2011 Caption: Burlington, Vt. , Nov. 29, 2011 -- Nick Russo, Vermont Federal Coordinating Officer, welcomes new local... More