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Flooding - Baton Rouge, La. , May 19, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Gerard Stolar, Louisiana Recovery Office Acting Director Joe Threat and Coast Guard Pilot look at a map of the area where they will be flyover the Mississippi River. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Flooding - Baton Rouge, La. , May 19, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Daniel Llargues taken on 05/19/2011 in Louisiana Production Date: 05/19/2011 Caption: Baton Rouge, La. , May 19, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Grand Chenier, La. , November 30, 2009 -- Mike McCloskey (fourth from left), Louisiana Recovery Office public assistance division supervisor, participates in the ground breaking for the Grand Chenier branch of the Cameron Parish Library. High storm surge and resulting flood waters from Hurricane Rita destroyed the building, foundation and contents of the Grand Chenier Library. To date, FEMA has obligated $82,578 in funding to cover costs to reconstruct the facility.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Grand Chenier, La. , November 30, 2009 -- M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Library Grand Opening Production Date: 11/30/2009 Caption: Grand Chenier, La. , November 30, 2009 -- Mike McCloskey (fourth from left), Louisiana Recovery Offi... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , December 20, 2010 -- Congressman Joseph Cao (third from right) and his District Director Murray Nelson (left) met with senior FEMA and state officials (left to right) Joe Threat, Louisiana Recovery Office acting executive director, Tony Russell, FEMA Region 6 Administrator, Mark DeBosier, Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness assistant deputy director for disaster recovery, and Andre Cadogan, LRO deputy director of programs. During the meeting, both FEMA and the state renewed their commitment to continue supporting Orleans Parish universities in their ongoing recovery efforts. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , December 20, 2010 -- Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Russell Cao Meeting Production Date: 12/20/2010 Caption: New Orleans, La. , December 20, 2010 -- Congressman Joseph Cao (third from right) and his District Di... More

New Orleans, La. , January 19, 2011 -- Tony Russell (center), FEMA Region VI Regional Administrator, addresses the Team Approach Conference at the Louisiana Recovery Office. The event, hosted by FEMA in partnership with the State of Louisiana, was held to discuss and help establish permanent or longer-term housing plans for these remaining families.

New Orleans, La. , January 19, 2011 -- Tony Russell (center), FEMA Reg...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tony Russell at Team Approach Conference in New Orleans, LA Production Date: 01/19/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , January 19, 2011 -- Tony Russell (center), ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- Seven delegates from various countries in Africa recently visited the Louisiana Recovery Office to hear the senior staff speak about recovery after hurricanes Katrina/Rita. Acting Executive Director Joseph Threat welcomed them on behalf of FEMA and the U. S. Department of State. FEMA/Paddy Buratto.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- Seven ...

The original database describes this as: Title: African Delegations Visits FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- Seven delegates from variou... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baton Rouge, La. , March 3, 2011 -- FEMA Region 6 Administrator, Tony Russell welcomes both federal and state dignitaries to the recent Open House for the remodeled FEMA and state Disaster Recovery Offices in Baton Rouge. Russell stressed the partnership between Louisiana and FEMA that has positively moved Recovery forward. FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baton Rouge, La. , March 3, 2011 -- FEMA R...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Baton Rouge, Louisiana Recovery Office renovated Production Date: 03/03/2011 Caption: Baton Rouge, La. , March 3, 2011 -- FEMA Region 6 Administrator, To... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Louisiana Recovery Office senior staff and a representative from the governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness provided recovery presentations to Japanese visitors Mayumi Sakamoto (l) and Shingo Nagamatsu (r). The delegates expressed in interest in hurricane lessons learned as well as how the Louisiana Recovery Office works with state and local officials, and how we work with Headquarters and other FEMA entities. FEMA/Lillie Long.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Japanese Delegations Visits FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Louisiana... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, February 1, 2011 ? Department of Homeland Security Policy Fellows visited the Louisiana Recovery Office to improve their understanding of how FEMA builds, sustains and improves our Nation's capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. The group asked to be briefed on how the FEMA LRO worked to expedite response to and recovery from Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. FEMA/Ralph Simcox

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orl...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Fellows Visit FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, February 1, 2011 ? D... More

New Orleans, La. , March 22, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently hosted a visit from Mr. Wilhelmus Steenbakkers (l), a Dutch visitor who serves in the Ministry of Safety, Security and Justice as the Senior Crisis Coordinator for the National Crisis Center in the Netherlands. Mr. Steenbakkers was invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program. FEMA/Lillie Long.

New Orleans, La. , March 22, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Netherlands Emergency Managers Visit Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/22/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 22, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recover... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 25, 2011 -- The New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council requested senior staff for the Louisiana Recovery Office give a presentation to seven delegates from Pakistan interested in learning more about natural disaster management and communications. Members of the delegation questioned senior staff on how FEMA prepared for Hurricane Katrina and how it is helping to rebuild public infrastructure. FEMA/Lillie Long.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 25, 2011 -- The N...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pakistani Emergency Workers Visit Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/25/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 25, 2011 -- The New Orleans Citizen ... More

New Orleans, La. , April 19, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, April 19, 2011. Louisiana Recovery Office Acting Executive Director Joe Threat (third from left) and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Assistant Deputy Director Mark DeBosier (second from left) participate in the groundbreaking for the Jefferson Parish Public School System Administration Complex. The building was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina's wind and wind-driven rain and by continuous rainwater intrusion caused by Hurricane Rita. The new building is being constructed at the same location. FEMA/Lillie Long

New Orleans, La. , April 19, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, April 19, 2011. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Joins in Groundbreaking of Jefferson Parish School System A Production Date: 04/19/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , April 19, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Apr... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , May 5, 2011 -- Eddie Williams (second from right), Louisiana Recovery Office public assistance division supervisor, participates in the grand opening for three gazebos located in Torres Park. To date, FEMA has obligated $493,246 for the replacement of the gazebos.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , May 5, 2011 -- Eddie Willi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Gazebo Grand Opening Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Chalmette, La. , May 5, 2011 -- Eddie Williams (second from right), Louisiana Recovery Office public ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , May 10, 2011 -- The Irish Institute of Boston College requested Louisiana Recovery Office senior leadership give a presentation to 13 delegated from Ireland and Northern Ireland visiting the United States on an Emergency Management and Civil Response program. The group was interested in how FEMA prepares for and responds to disasters.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , May 10, 2011 -- The Iris...

The original database describes this as: Title: Presenting Emergency Management to Foreign Officials Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , May 10, 2011 -- The Irish Institute of Boston Coll... More

Flooding - Baton Rouge, La. , May 19, 2011 -- Regional Administrator Tony Russell, Federal Coordinating Officer and Louisiana Recovery Office Acting Director Joe Threat walk to the Coast Guard Plane that will fly them over the Mississippi River to survey possible damages. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Flooding - Baton Rouge, La. , May 19, 2011 -- Regional Administrator T...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Daniel Llargues taken on 05/19/2011 in Louisiana Production Date: 05/19/2011 Caption: Baton Rouge, La. , May 19, 2011 -- Regional Administrator T... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , July 19, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently hosted 17 delegates from various countries in East Asia as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of State. The delegates, who are all either emergency medical or emergency management officials in their respective countries, came to the U. S. to learn about emergency response and recovery of disasters. The delegates heard presentations about general recovery efforts after hurricanes Katrina and Rita from Acting Executive Director Joseph Threat and other FEMA officials in New Orleans. FEMA/Gioan Nguyen

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , July 19, 2011 -- The Lou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aisan Delegates study Recovery with FEMA Team Production Date: 07/19/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , July 19, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently h... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 12, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office (LRO) recently hosted visitors from the German Federal Interior Ministry interested in learning more about FEMA Emergency Management in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Willi Marzi (center) and Friederike Dahns (right) of the Ministry, along with German Liaison Officer to the U. S. Department of Homeland Security Friederike Vogel (left), were given a three-hour recovery tour arranged by the LRO's External Affairs team. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 12, 2011 -- Th...

The original database describes this as: Title: German Delegation Meeting with Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 09/12/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , September 12, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery O... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 23, 2011 -- Emiliano Carlos Respighi (right), National Director of Civil Protection for Argentina's Ministry of Interior, and William Seabolt (left), English Language Officer, visited the Louisiana Recovery Office for a briefing with senior staff on lessons learned from dealing with major natural disasters. Mr. Respighi was invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, who provided an overview of how the U. S. government works with state and local governments to coordinate and cooperate on emergency management and disaster relief. Photo by Lillie Long/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 23, 2011 -- E...

The original database describes this as: Title: Argentinean Delegate Visits the Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 09/23/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , September 23, 2011 -- Emiliano Carlos Respig... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 30, 2011 -- A group of delegates from the Brazilian Civil Defense Office recently visited the Louisiana Recovery Office for a senior staff FEMA 101 briefing and overview of hurricanes Katrina and Rita operations and the Mississippi river flooding event. Delegates were escorted by local member of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 30, 2011 -- A...

The original database describes this as: Title: Brazilian Delegation visiting the Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 09/30/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , September 30, 2011 -- A group of delegates... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Dec. 1, 2011 -- St. Bernard School District Superintendent Doris Voiter, speaker at the National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference, shares six years of recovery experiences and lessons learned to those attending the conference. From left to right, FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Russell, St. Bernard School District Superintendent Doris Voiter and Louisiana Recovery Office Acting Executive Director Joseph Threat.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Dec. 1, 2011 -- St. Bern...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. Bernard School District Superintendent speak at National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference Production Date: 12/01/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Dec... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office shared recovery and response information to attendees at the International Disaster Conference & Expo. The display featured an interactive kiosk about assistance provided by FEMA's program areas. FEMA/Ryan Mast

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- FEMA's ...

The original database describes this as: Title: International Disaster Conference and Expo Production Date: 01/17/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office shared rec... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Jan. 20, 2012 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office senior staff brief five members of the Australian Community Development and Justice Standing Committee. The delegates were in New Orleans to attend the International Disaster Conference & Expo on Jan. 17-19, 2012 and requested a meeting with FEMA staff for a briefing on our experiences in dealing with the trauma resulting from Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. FEMA/Lillie Long

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Jan. 20, 2012 -- The Lou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Australian Delegation Production Date: 01/20/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Jan. 20, 2012 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office senior staff brief five members of... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 23, 2012 -- FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office Lead Floodplain Management Specialist Rodney Smith presents information detailing how to elevate structures in a flood zone during the International Association of Structural Movers Conference. FEMA/Lillie Long

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 23, 2012 -- FEMA's...

The original database describes this as: Title: International Association of Structural Movers Conference Production Date: 02/23/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Feb. 23, 2012 -- FEMA's Louisiana Recovery O... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 24, 2012 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently hosted a visit from 13 Saudi Arabian Delegates visiting the United States under the State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program. The delegates requested to meet with FEMA staff for a briefing on our experiences after dealing with hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 24, 2012 -- The Lou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Saudi Arabian Delegation Production Date: 02/24/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Feb. 24, 2012 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently hosted a visit from 13... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 24, 2012 -- Nam Nguyen, Louisiana Recovery Office Public Assistance Specialist, "Drops, Takes Cover and Holds On" during the Great Central U. S. ShakeOut Drill. The drill encourages staff to practice what to do in the event of an earthquake by taking cover; making sure their family has an emergency communication plan and having the necessary supplies on hand. FEMA/Ralph Simcox

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 24, 2012 -- Nam Ng...

The original database describes this as: Title: Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Drill Production Date: 02/24/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Feb. 24, 2012 -- Nam Nguyen, Louisiana Recovery Office Public Assist... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , April 20, 2012 -- A high-level delegation from the Singapore Ministry of National Development visited the Louisiana Recovery Office to learn about disaster preparedness, lessons learned after Hurricane Katrina and climate change. Delegates met with FEMA staff for a briefing on our experiences after dealing with Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , April 20, 2012 -- A high...

The original database describes this as: Title: Singapore Delegation Production Date: 04/20/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , April 20, 2012 -- A high-level delegation from the Singapore Ministry of National ... More

New Orleans, La., November 25, 2013 -- Mike Womack, Director of FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office, joins City of New Orleans officials at the groundbreaking for the Milne Boys Home in New Orleans' Gentilly neighborhood. The Milne Boys Home will now house the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission Headquarters. FEMA has provided $6.4 million in Public Assistance funding for the project. Photo/Amy Connolly, FEMA

New Orleans, La., November 25, 2013 -- Mike Womack, Director of FEMA's...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kristy Christiansen Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

New Orleans, La., November 13, 2013 -- Mike Womack, Director of FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office, joins school administrators and other officials at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Recovery School District's new Miller - McCoy Academy for Mathematics and Business. The school is to be constructed on the site of the former Edward Livingston Middle School campus in East New Orleans, which is part of the noteworthy Single Settlement Request (SSR). FEMA has provided $53,147,885.82 for this project and has obligated a total of $1.8 billion for the Recovery School District/Orleans Parish School Board single settlement. Photo/Lynette Fontenot, FEMA

New Orleans, La., November 13, 2013 -- Mike Womack, Director of FEMA's...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Lynette Fontenot Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm ... More

New Orleans, La., June 12, 2013 -- FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Deputy Director of Programs Andre Cadogan joins city of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Recovery School District Superintendent Patrick Dobard and other federal, state and local government officials at the Fisk Howard school groundbreaking ceremony. Fisk Howard, a RSD facility, will be operated by Morris Jeff Community School. It is one of 88 New Orleans public schools to benefit from the noteworthy $1.8 billion single settlement funding provided by FEMA. Lynette Fontenot/FEMA

New Orleans, La., June 12, 2013 -- FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Depu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: New Orleans, LA Keywords: hurricane katrina ^ Louisiana Recovery Office ^ Reco... More

New Orleans, La., June 20, 2013 -- Eddie Williams, Public Assistance Officer for FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office, joins Orleans Parish School Board President, Ira Thomas, and numerous other federal, state and local government officials at the McDonogh 35 School groundbreaking ceremony. FEMA obligated more than $340 million to the Orleans Parish School Board?s Master Plan Alternate Project for Hurricane Katrina damage, which includes funding for this school.Lynette Fontenot/FEMA

New Orleans, La., June 20, 2013 -- Eddie Williams, Public Assistance O...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: New Orleans, LA Keywords: Katrina ^ New Orleans ^ Schools ^ Groundbreaking ^ M... More