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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County disaster staging area are FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(2nd from right) and Special Assistant to the FCO, Joe Girot (right) and Sid Melton (left), and FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel (center) and Diane Allen. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer at Tornado Disaster Staging Ar Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen speaks with members of the AmeriCorps River 5 Team after a hard day of dragging debris and chain sawing trees downed by the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officer with AmeriCorps Members at DRC Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FE... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel and Diane Allen speak with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at this shopping center. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA P...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officers with Yazoo City Mayor in MS Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informatio... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Don Daniel  is providing an on-camera interview with a local television crew.  FEMA Public Information Officers make sure the media gets the most current correct information to help survivors of the April 24 tornado. .  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Pu...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO Media Interview at Recovery Center in Mississippi Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information O... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  FEMA videographer Greig Powers films damage scenes from the deadly tornado of April 24. FEMA videographers create informative video products which illustrate how FEMA can help communities and individuals recover from disaster such as this.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA v...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Videographer at Disaster Scene in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA videographer Greig Powers f... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 --  FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Joe Girot speaks with FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel and Diane Allen at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at this shopping center. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA D...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO and Public Information Officers in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen meets with a television crew at the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center. Local media helps get information to the community about FEMA services for survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officer with Media at Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen observes the arrival of a FEMA short term temporary housing unit. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Short Term Temporary Housing Unit Arrives on site at Yazoo Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informati... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA DRC Manager Tom Giddings speaks with FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen. FEMA DRC's provide disaster information from several agencies to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Center Manager and FEMA PIO Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Rec... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --At Jefferson Elementary School, FEMA PIO Noel Boxer speaks with Superintendent Christina Luna about the Public Assistance programs while assessing damages as a result of a recent 7. 2 magnitude earthquake. The Elementary School is an eligible applicant to receive FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds for repairs to damaged structures during the incident period.  Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --At Jefferson Elementar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative inspecing a damaged school in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --At Jefferson Elementary Sc... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --FEMA PIO Noel Boxer discusses Public Assistance programs with the Maintenance Supervisor of the Calexico Unified School District at the local High School. After a 7. 2 magnitude earthquake cracked and damaged the school's swimming pool, repairs are in order before the pool can be reopened for summer time activities. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --FEMA PIO Noel Boxer di...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative inspecting a damaged school in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --FEMA PIO Noel Boxer discu... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --As a result of a recent 7. 2 magnitude earthquake at Jefferson Elementary School, Superintendent Christina Luna speaks with FEMA's Noel Boxer about the damages to the ceiling faucets outside the school's classrooms. The Elementary School is an eligible applicant to receive FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds for repairs to damaged structures during the incident period.  Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --As a result of a recen...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative inspecing a damaged school in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 --As a result of a recent 7.... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 -- FEMA PIO Noel Boxer inspects a large crack in the doorway at the US Port Authority. The Port sustained cosmetic damages due to a 7. 2 earthquake that struck the area. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 -- FEMA PIO Noel Boxer i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Earthquake damage in California Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 18, 2010 -- FEMA PIO Noel Boxer inspects a large crack in the door... More

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public affairs officer writes down in information for a local TV reporter in the the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Ardmore, OK.  FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by tornadoes which ripped thru Oklahoma in early May, 2010.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker being interviewed by a TV reporter in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/11/2010 Caption: Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public af... More

Tornado - Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Lindsay, OK, June 7,2010 Brad Craine, FEMA Public affairs officer meets with Charles Jones, KBLP radio President and radio personality in Lindsay, OK. Craine participated in a radio talk show informing the listening audience about  programs that FEMA  are providing to residents affected by the recent tornadoes.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Lindsay, OK, June 7,2010 Br...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Affairs officer meets with media in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/07/2010 Caption: Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Lindsay, OK, June 7,2010 Brad Cr... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Rochester, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Gay Ruby, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) is interviewed by NBC affiliate KTTC during Preliminary Damage Assesments (PDA). PDA's are beiing conducted after an EF1 tornado struck the community on June 17, 2010.  FEMA/Michael Mancino

Flooding ^ Tornado - Rochester, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Gay Ruby, FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) is interviewed by NBC affiliate in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Rochester, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Gay... More

Flooding - Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010  -  Small Business Administration specialists Kay Jennings and Justin Kyles adjust a sign while Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Information Officer Don Bolger is interviewed by a local TV station.  FEMA in conjunction with the state of Iowa opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Des Moines to assist survivors of the recent flooding in the state.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010 - Small Business Admini...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Des Moines Production Date: 08/24/2010 Caption: Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010 - Small Business Administration specialis... More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Congressman Donald A. Manzullo, R-IL greets FEMA Public Affairs officer Gene Romano before a meeting with mayors, local and federal agency representatives to discuss the preliminary disaster assessments which are taking place after floods affected multiple areas in Illinois.  The State of Illinois and FEMA are working together to provide information on the extent of damaged and  will assist the Governor's office in his request for federal assistance.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Congressman Donald A. Ma...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative and Congressman Manzullo in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Congressman Donald A. Manzullo... More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Mark Peterson, FEMA External Affairs officer, addresses a meeting of local, state and federal agencies and politicians which convened to discuss the Preliminary Damage Assessment process requested by the IL Governor's office.  FEMA is working with state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Mark Peterson, FEMA Exter...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment Team meeting in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Mark Peterson, FEMA External Affa... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 15, 1997 - FEMA Public Information Office ED Conley (Left) talks with a staff member at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 15, 1997 - FEMA Public...

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Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- FEMA external affairs social media specialist Ben Brennan interviews Ermon "Buck" Browning in his restaurant in Hanover.  Browning's house was also heavily damaged by the early May flooding. Louis Sohn/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, W. Va. , June ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA external affairs social media specialist interviews a resident in West Virginia Production Date: 06/10/2009 Caption: Hanover, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- FE... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Charleston, W. Va. , June 3, 2009 -- FEMA Region Three Aministrator Jonathon Sarubbi visits with JFO admin staff during his trip to the 1838 Joint Field Office in Charleston. Louis Sohn/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Charleston,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region Three Aministrator Jonathon Sarubbi visits with JFO admin staff in West Virginia Production Date: 06/03/2009 Caption: Charleston, W. Va. , June 3, ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Charleston , W. Va. , June 5, 2009 -- External Affairs Officer Ross Fredenburg makes opening remarks at a news conference at the FEMA/West Virginia joint field office in Charleston.  FEMA messaging stressed the importance of volunteering in the recovery process and announced a Web site for donations and volunteers through AidMatrix. Louis Sohn/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Charleston , W. Va. , J...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Louis Sohn taken on 06/05/2009 in West Virginia Production Date: 06/05/2009 Caption: Charleston , W. Va. , June 5, 2009 -- External Affairs Offic... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Taylorville, W. Va. , June 26, 2009 -- FEMA public information officer Frank Blake addresses media at the opening of the Parks Manor community housing site.  Parks Manor is the first of three community sites which will be opened to house survivors of the Mother's Day flooding.  Louis Sohn FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Taylorville, W. Va. , J...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meets press at first community site opened in West Virginia Production Date: 06/26/2009 Caption: Taylorville, W. Va. , June 26, 2009 -- FEMA public inform... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Public Information Officer, Mark Stone documents volunteers from the Red River Valley and beyond work to fill sandbags in the Fargodome in preparation of upcoming storm.  Over 300,000 sandbags were stockpiled on this day. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Public Information Officer in North Dakota Production Date: 03/29/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --FEMA Urban Search ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- FEMAExternal Affairs Officer Ed Conley talks with a Fargo Police officer in Fargo. FEMA is working with local officials to assist residents who may be affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- FEMAExterna...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Officer Ed Conley speaks with a Fargo police officer Production Date: 03/27/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- FEMAExternal A... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 21, 2009 -- Research and Writing Specialist Ernie Martz (L) and Social Media Specialist Steve Crider (r) recording a podcast for distribution via the www. FEMA. gov multimedia site. Social media product is only one example of FEMA's ability to deliver timely official disaster recovery information to the public. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 21, 2009 -- Research...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA introducing new media Podcasts to deliver official Red River disaster information Production Date: 04/21/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 21, 2009 --... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --FEMA information officer, Leo Skinner (Right), stepped in at the  United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) telethon to respond to a callers question about FEMA.  Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --FEMA information officer,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Telethon for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund Production Date: 04/16/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --FEMA information officer, Leo Skinner (Rig... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- Fargo, ND March 27,2009  FEMA PIO Susan Soloman talks to Dick Thorpe, the  Red Cross shelter manager in Fargo. FEMA is working with the Red Cross to assist residents who may be affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- Fargo, ND M...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO and Red Cross shelter manager in Fargo, ND Production Date: 03/27/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- Fargo, ND March 27,2009 FEMA PIO Sus... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- FEMA Videographer Robert Rose shooting an interview with Deputy FEMA Administrator Richard Serino in front of a flood damaged waste-water treatment plant and animal control facility. Video products like this one are used in a variety of ways to help bring recovery information to a community after a disaster; this one ended up on the www. fema. gov/multimedia website. FEMA/Mike Moore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- FEMA Video...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Richard Serino giving impromptu field interview Production Date: 04/05/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- FEMA Videographer R... More

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Alberto Pillot is interviewed by KXLN-TV, a Spanish station, at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center on Chimney Rock Road.  FEMA has many Spanish translators at its DRCs to accommodate the large Hispanic population affected by Hurricane Ike.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA Public Informa...

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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- As the Tift County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opens today, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO),  Don Daniel exchanges information with FEMA Intergovernmental (IGA) workers. FEMA PIOs are the source of correct/timely information for media, the community and others who help those affected by recent storms and flooding.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- As the Tift ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMAEmployees in Tifton Production Date: 04/29/2009 Caption: Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- As the Tift County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opens... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 30, 2005 -- Jim Chestnut, a FEMA Public Information Officer takes a break.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 30, 2005 -- Jim Chestnut, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, September 4, 2005 -- A FEMA media monitor keeps an eye on the reporting coming out of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.  Federal aid and supplies are being rushed to the area.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, September 4, 2005 -- A FEMA media ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 17, 2005 -- Representatives from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Red Cross, FEMA and the Small Business Administration answer listener's questions at a local Biloxi, Miss. radio station.  Many agencies are involved in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 17, 2005 -- Representativ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano (standing) briefs FEMA Community Relations (CR) staff at the Biloxi Area Field Office (AFO).  Community Relations officers take the FEMA message directly to residents affected by disasters.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- FEMA Public Info...

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[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS, October 7, 2005 -- Butch Dacote(left) FEMA Public Information Field Coordinator in Mississippi, discussing the recent opening of eight Disaster Recovery Centers in Mississippi  with Dave Hughes, on radio station K-106 FM, in McComb, MS. Nicolas Britto/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS, October 7, 2005 -- Butch Dacote(left) ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss. October 15, 2005 - Kristy Elias (left), operations chief at the Purvis travel trailer and mobile home staging area, is interviewed by Ann Rowe, FEMA PIO about the daily response activities at the site.  Hundreds of units a day are being provided to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss. October 15, 2005 - Kristy Elias (lef...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO), Ann Rowe, meets Bureau of Reclamation representative Michael Strombach and Michelle Thompson, Corps of Engineers worker, who are manning a "Blue Roof" outreach information table at a local home improvement store during a "Blue Roof" media event.  Hundreds of homes were damaged by Hurricane Katrina in the Hattiesburg area.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA Publi...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, lead PIO in Houston and a Vietnamese language linguist, appears with Kiem Vu, on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population.  FEMA provides language services for most languages in the super DRC.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, l...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005 -- Army Corps of Engineers Public Information Officer Michele Thomas and FEMA field Public Information Officer Brad Crane check out a trailer which has been delivered.  The Corps of Engineers set-up the trailers.  FEMA provides trailers as temporary housing for thousands of evacuees.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005 -- Army Corps of Engi...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005 - Armin Goerper of ZDF German Television, interviews Charley Henderson, Public Information Officer (PIO) lead, and Paul Ferris, a manager of the super Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  Producer Annette Brieger looks on.  International media is managed by FEMA PIOs.  Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005 - Armin Goerper of ZDF ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA briefs visiting ZDF German television in the Super DRC.  International media is managed by FEMA PIOs (Public Information Officers).  Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA br...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Admiral Thad Allen, accompanied by SFO Dennis Lee and PIO lead Charley Henderson meet with the editors of the Houston Chronicle.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Admiral Thad Allen, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano (right) speaks to the media about the Carnival cruise ship Holiday.  FEMA leased the ship for use as temporary housing for Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Public...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 --  Franceska Ramos, a FEMA PIO, appears on a Spanish market program called Hola Houston hosted by Mike Barajas.  FEMA PIOs are called on regularly to work with the media.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Franceska Ramos, a ...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA  Public Information Officer John McDermott, left is interviewed by a local television station to talk about programs available to individuals impacted by Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Public Infor...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Mary Hudak (left) and Carnival Cruise Line representative Andrew Mace address the media aboard the cruise ship Holiday.  The media toured the ship to see how it is being used to house Mississippi residents displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- FEMA Exter...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Angie, LA  November 15, 2005 - FEMA Public Information Officer Anita Westervelt was stands next to the huge Oak tree that crushed the roof of Angie Junior High's classroom anex when Hurricane Katrina came to town.  FEMA arranged for two new modular classroom buildings, to the delight of both faculty and students.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Angie, LA November 15, 2005 - FEMA Public Informa...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., November 24, 2005 -- Sereta Haynes (center) and her grandson speak with FEMA Public Information Officer Michael Raphael (right) in their new FEMA mobile home on Thanksgiving Day.  FEMA is utilizing various methods to temporarily house residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., November 24, 2005 -- Sereta Haynes...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-02-05 -- David Berger, a Local Real Estate Developer and Al Hubbard, the President's Assistant on Econonics get a briefing and PIO Ronnie Simpson get a first hand look inside a home flooded by Hurricane Katrina.  Al Hubbard is touring the damaged Hurricane Katrina area to get a better idea of the maginatude of the disaster.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-02-05 -- David Berger, a Local...

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

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

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

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

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Win Henderson holds a press briefing before taking the media on a tour of destroyed homes in the area.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Public ...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Win Henderson holds a press briefing before taking the media on a tour of destroyed homes.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Public ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, February 8, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer, Butch Kinerney, speaks with a member of The Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), a neighborhood group from New Orleans who are in Washington to march and ask FEMA for more help in rebuilding damaged neighborhoods.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, February 8, 2005 -- FEMA Public In...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Feb. 22, 2006- ABC 10 reporter Dave Marquis gives FEMA PIO John Treanor "the thumbs up," after an interview. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Fe...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Feb., 22, 2006 - FEMA PIO John Treanor is interviewed by ABC 10 NEWS about recovery efforts regarding recent flooding  around Solano County. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-26-06 -- FEMA Public Affairs Officer, Dave Passey, talks to reporters at the Cruse ship Sensation about the successfull placement of cruse ship residents in long term housing.  FEMA is helping victims living on the Cruse ships find long term housing needs before the Ships contract expires March 1st and the ship sets sail.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-26-06 -- FEMA Pub...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-27-06 -- FEMA Public Affairs Officer Dave Passey talks to reporter Rob Masson from Fox News 8 at the cruise ship "Sensation" about the progress of cruise ship residents moving into land based housing.  FEMA is helping victims living on the cruise ships find long term housing before the Ships contract expires March 1st and the ship sets sail.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-27-06 -- FEMA Pub...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA Acting Region IV Director, looks over items suggested to be in an evacuee's "Go Kit" while FEMA Field Coordinator Marvin Davis, and FEMA Public Information Officer, Phil West, provide input, after the "Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006" presentation.  FEMA is a partner in state preparations for the 2006 hurricane season. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Regional Director for Region IV, chats with Dr. Gavin Smith, Director of the Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal, and Lea Stokes, Public Relations Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), during Governor Haley Barbour's visit today at the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO).  The MEMA and FEMA partners will present a press conference this afternoon kicking off the 2006 hurricane awareness campaign.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, ...

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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] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - John Crowley, FEMA Chief of Staff, greets Governor Haley Barbour as he enters the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) this morning for a visit before a joint press conference this afternoon, as Lea Stokes, MEMA Public Relations Director, and Ashley Roth, MEMA Public Information Coordinator, stand by.  The state and FEMA are partners in preparation for the new hurricane season as well as in recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - John Crowley, FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 8, 2006 - Glenn Woodard, FEMA Lead Congressional/Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, trains the Biloxi JFO FEMA External Affairs staff on role and function of the Congressional Affairs Section.  Ongoing training prepares FEMA staff for excellence in job performance. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 8, 2006 - Glenn Woodard, 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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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 13, 2006 -- Crystal Payton, FEMA Acting External Affairs Officer provides updates at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO) FEMA External Affairs "All-Hands" meeting.  These meetings include staff interaction, verbal reporting, and critical information presentation.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 13, 2006 -- Crystal Payton, F...

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Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - Jesse Munoz (center), FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), Don Daniel, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO), and Marquita Hynes (PIO) confer after Governor Haley Barbour's press conference today at the Woolfolk Building.  FEMA and the State are partners in 2006 hurricane preparedness as well as recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - Jesse Munoz (center), FEMA Deputy Fed...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-14-06 --  Butch DuCote, a FEMA Public Information Officer, visits a local radio station to discuss progams that are available to residents of Caruthersville, MO affected by the tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-14-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -- FEMA Public Information officers, Amanda Johnson and Butch DuCote show Senator Kit Bond, R-M0 the latest numbers of people who have registered with FEMA for services.  Senator Bond was in Caruthersville, MO to view the damage caused by the tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -...

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Hendersonville, TN, April 19, 2006 -- Randy Welch, a Field Public Information Officer cross checks his lists as he prepares to call newspapers and radio stations and ask them to inform their audiences to register for FEMA help if they were affected by the recent tornados and need assistance.  Welch works inside FEMA's Mobile Disaster Center bus, using its advanced communications capabilities to call each media contact he finds in telephone books and media lists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Hendersonville, TN, April 19, 2006 -- Randy Welch, a Field Public Info...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-19-06 -- FEMA public information officer Harry (Leo) Skinner speaks with TV-WDSU 6 NBC New Orleans investigative reporter Richard Angelico about housing disaster victims in apartments in front of the Magnolia Garden apartments.  FEMA is helping Hurricane Katrina and Rita disaster victims by housing victims in travel trailers, mobile homes, and apartments.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-19-06 -- FEMA public informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-19-06 -- FEMA public affairs video photographer Iabil Garza videotapes public information officer Harry (Leo) Skinner speaking with TV-WDSU 6 NBC News investigative reporter Richard Angelico about housing disaster victims in apartments in front of the Magnolia Garden apartments.  FEMA is documenting the recovery effort in Louisiana for information and historical purposes.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-19-06 -- FEMA public affairs vi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Jesse  Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) speaks with FEMA Recertification workers Gwen Payton and Glenda Noble, at a FEMA mobile home site, as FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano takes notes.  This was one of the stops on the Gulf Coast Rebuilding Team tour.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- FEMA public information officer, Harry (Leo) Skinner, speaks with MyraAnn Daranda about Housing and Individual Assistance (IA) program guidelines at Southern University at New Orleans at a 'Road to Economic Recovery' workshop.  The workshop is designed to help Hurricane Katrina disaster victims find out what aid may be available and FEMA disaster workers attend to answer any questions.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- FEMA public informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 30, 2006 -  These FEMA Public Information Officers (PIO's) are receiving training by David Turner, FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison, at the Biloxi Transitional Recovery Office (TRO).  PIO's are required to be familiar with every aspect of FEMA's services.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 30, 2006 - These FEMA Public...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport, William Proenza, Director, Southern Region, National Weather Service (NWS) points out the signage which lists 20 years of hurricanes this research aircraft has experienced to Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) and Leonard DeCarlo, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO).  The NWS staff, aircraft, and crew are on a 5 day, 5 city tour to promote hurricane awareness in the Gulf Coast and Florida.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Ted Stuckey, distributes hurricane information to Mobile County students and the public at the Regional Airport where the NOAA Research Hurricane Hunter Aircraft is on display to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer Zachary Graber distributes printed hurricane related materials to Mobile County school children attending today's tour of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport.  The aircraft, crew, and members of the National Weather Service are here to raise public awareness and hurricane preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) greets Max Mayfield, Director of the NOAA-National Hurricane Center, as he arrives on the Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WP-3D Orion Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport.  Mr. Mayfield is on a five city, five day mission (May 1-5)with other NOAA forecasters and aircrew of the hurricane hunter aircraft to increase hurricane awareness and preparation in the Gulf Coast and Florida.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - In the cockpit of the Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WP-3D Orion Aircraft, Dr. James D. McFadden, Chief, Program & Special Projects Staff, NOAA Aircraft Operations Center, fields questions from FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz, as FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Leonard DeCarlo (left) and FEMA PIO Ted Stuckey (right) observe.  The Hurricane Hunter aircraft, aircrew, and forecasters of the NOAA-National Hurricane Center are on a five day, five city mission to increase hurricane awareness and preparation in the Gulf Coast and Florida.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - In the cockpit of the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) speaks with Max Mayfield, NOAA-National Hurricane Center Director shortly after his arrival by Hurricane Hunter aircraft at Mobile Regional Airport, as Leonard DeCarlo, FEMA (PIO) observes.  Mr. Mayfield, other members of the National Weather Service, and Hurricane Hunter crew are here today as part of a 5 day, 5 city tour to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport during today's tour of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft, Rick Klein, executive producer of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, interviews Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, as FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Leonard DeCarlo(right), observes.  The purpose of the tour and the interview is to raise public awareness and hurricane preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Chuck Rasco, NOAA Electronics Technician displays weather measurement devices to FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), Jesse Munoz, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Leonard DeCarlo(left), and FEMA PIO Ted Stuckey.  This hurricane hunter aircraft, its crew, and National Weather Service staff are here as part of a 5 day tour promoting hurricane awareness and preparedness.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Chuck Rasco, NOAA Elec...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 13, 2006 - Federal, state and local emergency support function leaders gather for a week long exercise in Baton Rouge to test the standard operating procedures and new structures relevant to emergency management's response throughout hurricane season. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 13, 2006 - Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - A news crew interviews a FEMA Public Information Office at a demonstration of FEMA's Mobile Response Information Center (MRIC) and Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) vehicles.  This is part of the Louisiana Joint Field Office Operations Exercise where Federal, state and local emergency management personnel test and refine practices to be used in response to future hurricanes in Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - A ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lucedale, Miss., June 21, 2006 -- A Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) Public Information Officer, Pete Garcia, talks with Larry Shirley, owner and general manager of radio station WRBE.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lucedale, Miss., June 21, 2006 -- A Federal Emerge...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006 -- FEMA Broadcast Operations Manager Paul Luke shoots video of flood waters and damage along Seneca Creek as record rains continue to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region. Aaron Skolnik/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006...

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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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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS., July 28, 2006 - Sid Melton, FEMA individual assistance section chief, talks to the media and answers questions at the travel trailer, mobile home, staging area.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS., July 28, 2006 - Sid Melton, FEMA indi...

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Washington, DC. -- September 18, 2006.  Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force Delegation discuss some of the concepts regarding crisis communications and the importance of managing expectations thru media vehicles. FEMA Photo by Bill Koplitz.

Washington, DC. -- September 18, 2006. Japan's Ground Self-Defense Fo...

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Washington, DC. -- September 18, 2006.  Stacie Greff, FEMA's Headquarters Strategic Communicator and the Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force Delegation listens to the interpreter explain about the different public affairs products released after a disaster strikes according to victims needs based on the briefing held at the moment.  FEMA Photo by Bill Koplitz.

Washington, DC. -- September 18, 2006. Stacie Greff, FEMA's Headquart...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] November 6, 2006, Buffalo, NY - Janet Lowe, a FEMA public information officer (PIO), is interviewed by Mike Eigo, the consumer affairs editor from Channel 2, NBC, at the opening of the Tonawanda Disaster Recovery Center in suburban Buffalo.  FEMA PIOs work with the media who cover disasters.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] November 6, 2006, Buffalo, NY - Janet Low...

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Oakland, CA, January 19, 2007- From its offices in Oakland, FEMA's Region IX works in partnership with communications contractor Sarah Armstrong of Equals Three, INC. to prepare staff for media events, briefings and public speaking events. The one day workshop focused on strengthening communications techniques during a "mock" media event/exercise. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Oakland, CA, January 19, 2007- From its offices in Oakland, FEMA's Reg...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (second from right) confers with his staff prior to a press conference in Lady Lake, Fla.  Lady Lake was hit hard by tornadoes and has been declared a federal disaster area.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEM...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (center, left) confers with his staff prior to a press conference in Lady Lake, Fla.  Lady Lake was hit hard by tornadoes and has been declared a federal disaster area.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEM...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Don Daniel (left), speaks on 'Volusia Magazine' a Volusia County produced, information TV show.  FEMA PIOs diseminate information through the media to educate the public about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA Pub...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA Public Information Office (PIO) Don Daniel (left), speaks on the television program, 'Volusia Magazine'.  FEMA PIOs diseminate information through the media to educate the public about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA Pub...

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