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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mitigation representative speaks with a resident affected by the Georgia tornadoes.  FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes stronger and safer through their mitigation program.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mi...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 --  Heather and Amy Townsend talk with Roger Faris at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair about the Safe Room they built into their new home.  FEMA's mitigation program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on safety and cutting down future damages.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2...

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Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 --  James Crawford III, HPA Engineer, FEMA, discusses the safety features of theof the Safe Room model with  Craig Witherspoon, Superintendent, Birmingham City Schools. FEMA's Mitigation Program uses these rooms to accommodate structures from extreme weather threats, such as tornadoes.  FEMA donated the model to Huffman High School to use as a reference for better safe rooms all over the Birmingham City School District. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 -- James Crawford III, H...

The original database describes this as: Title: Saftey Education in Birmingham, the DAWG HAUS Model Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 -- James Crawford III, HPA Enginee... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 - FEMA representatives donate a Safe Room model to the Birmingham City School System at Huffman High school. FEMA's Mitigation Program uses these rooms to accommodate structures from extreme weather threats, such as tornadoes.  Huffman High School is hoping to use the model to develop better safe rooms through the Birmingham School District according to Principle John Lyons. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 - FEMA representatives do...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and The City of Birmingham: Building Safer Schools Together Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 - FEMA representatives... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 - FEMA representatives donate a Safe Room model to the Birmingham City School System at Huffman High school. FEMA's Mitigation Program uses these rooms to accommodate structures from extreme weather threats, such as tornadoes. Huffman High School is hoping to use the model to develop better safe rooms through the Birmingham School District according to Principle John Lyons. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 - FEMA representatives do...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building Safer Schools Discussion, Birmingham City Schools Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , August 23, 2011 - FEMA representatives donat... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Following the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, the owner of this home is having it raised to help decrease the chances of future disaster damage. FEMA's mitigation program helps reduce losses that may result from natural disasters. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Following the devastation left by Hurr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Seaford, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Fl... More

Severe Storm - Milford, Conn. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Douglas W. Glowacki, Emergency Preparedness Program Specialist, briefs residents and business owners on FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grants Program. FEMA and the State coordinate this mitigation program. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Severe Storm - Milford, Conn. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Douglas W. Glowacki, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation Grants Program Briefing Production Date: 01/31/2012 Caption: Milford, Conn. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Douglas W. Glowacki, Emergency Preparedness Pr... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation effort with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (L) and state State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (C) after he raised his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence.  Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation effort with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (L) and state State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (C) after he raised his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (L) points to the flood water line for Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (C) and State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (R) after he elevated his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (L) points to the flood wat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-20-07 -- These 2 homes were in danger of falling into the river from the flooding and bank erosion of the November Flood Waters and were moved back 60 feet to try and prevent future damage.  FEMA has a mitigation program and low interest SBA loans to help prevent losses in future flooding.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-20-07 -- This home started to fall into the Skykomish River from the flood and bank erosion of the November Flooding and was moved back 60 feet to try and save the home from future flood waters.  FEMA has a mitigation program and low interest SBA loans to help prevent losses in future flooding.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-2...

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