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William H. Stauffer. Commissioner of Public Welfare (Virginia), Sen. Robert W. Daniel, Gov. James H. Price, Sen. Charles Burke, Sen. L.M. Robinette. Mayflower Hotel, Council of State Governments

William H. Stauffer. Commissioner of Public Welfare (Virginia), Sen. R...

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North Carolina's Social Welfare Program for Negros, title page

North Carolina's Social Welfare Program for Negros, title page

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Young campers saying grace before lunch at the FERA camp for unemployed women - Anastasia Island

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Son of an illiterate sharecropper who wants a high school education

Son of an illiterate sharecropper who wants a high school education

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William H. Stauffer. Commissioner of Public Welfare (Virginia), Sen. Robert W. Daniel, Gov. James H. Price, Sen. Charles Burke, Sen. L.M. Robinette. Mayflower Hotel, Council of State Governments

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Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance programs and rebuilding techniques to reduce disaster damages. Here, a FEMA employee provides mitigation information and materials to a homeowner. Photo by Crispin Nery/FEMA.

Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance progr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, September 12, 2005 -- Contents from the A.J. Champagne Fire Station in Slidell sustained water and wind damage during Hurricane Katrina. Slidell is located 35 miles north of New Orleans and was directly in Hurricane Katrina's path. Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, September 12, 2005 -- Contents from t...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view of damaged Interstate 10 following Hurricane Katrina. Interstate 10 connects Louisiana and Mississippi.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view of dama...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view of damaged Interstate 10 following Hurricane Katrina. Interstate 10 connects Louisiana and Mississippi.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9/19/2005 -- Aerial view of damag...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/19/2005-- Aerial of damage to Interstate 10 by Hurricane Katrina.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/19/2005-- Aerial of damage to ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 12, 2005 - Historic Jackson Barracks sustained extensive flood damage during Hurricane Katrina. One hundred and eighty-four of the complex's 200 buildings were damaged. The Louisiana National Guard is housed at Jackson Barracks. Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 12, 2005 - Historic Jacks...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 2-12-06 -- 9th Ward,   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remove dirt from the failed 9th Ward Levee in preparation to remove the old Sheet Piling and replace it with Cat 4 Sheet Piling and reinforcement "H" Piling.  To the Left a temporary earthen levee is being constructed.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the 9th Ward Levee to Cat 4 specification under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 2-12-06 -- 9th Ward, U.S. Army ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward,   A 75 foot "H" Pile is put into place into a Pile Driver to be driven to a depth of -75 feet.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, A 75 foot "...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward,  Repair work is progressing on the broken 9th Ward levee with two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (foreground) taking measurements of Sheet Pile elevation, while in the background Sheet Piles and "H" pile are being driven 70-75' into the ground, while being protected by a temporary earthen levee to the left.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the 9th Ward Levee to Cat 4 specification under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, Repair work ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 30, 2006 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Project Officer Rachel Roberts (right) looks at blueprints of the Magnolia House with William Raymond, Historical Administrator for the City of Biloxi.  FEMA public assistance grants help municipalities recover from natural disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 30, 2006 -- FEMA Public Assis...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-31-06 -- London Ave Canal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mark "H" Piles to be cut off at a given height to support the interim gate structures.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-31-06 -- London Ave Canal, U.S....

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, sheet piling between 3 rows of "H" Piling in preparation for the rebar and cement to form the Base of the new Cat 4 Levee wall.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the 9th Ward Levee to Cat 4 specification under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, sheet piling ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward,   U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare form wall for a section of the new 9th Ward Cat 4 Levee in preparation for pouring cement.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the 9th Ward Levee to Cat 4 specification under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, U.S. Army C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-31-06 -- London Ave Canal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on the interim gate structures pilings (background) while workman (foreground) prepare the area for the pump platforms that will pump New Orleans drainage water out of the canal over the flood gates and into the lake.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-31-06 -- London Ave Canal, U.S....

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 17th St Canal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on Cell Piles for the interim Flood Gate closer structures (left) while at right, a white Auger solidifies soil down to a depth of 70' with a special cement to give solidity to the soil on each side of the Flood Gate.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 17th St Canal, U.S. Arm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - The marble marker for the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway is where Hurricane Katrina left it on Highway 90, in front of Beauvoir, the Davis home.  FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds will help restore this historic site.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - The marble marker f...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Sewer pipelines are being replaced along Highway 90. Hurricane Katrina damage took place underground as well as on the surface.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Sewer pipelines are...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Harrison County sand beach drain lines are being replaced along Highway 90 because of flooding from Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds help pay for the replacement.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Harrison County san...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the National Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, suffered extensive water damage from Hurricane Katrina as well as loss of porches, outbuildings, and the marble entranceway.  According to the FEMA Historic Preservation Section at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO), Beauvoir is probably the oldest historically significant house on the Gulf coast and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds can assist with restoration.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the Natio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the National Historic Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, is one of very few wooden homes still standing in the coastal Mississippi area after Hurricane Katrina.  According to Mark Edwards, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist, it is one of the oldest historically significant houses on the Gulf coast, and several FEMA Public Assistance grants (PA) will help restore it.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the Natio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, National Historic Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, lost porches, outbuildings, the marble entranceway, and suffered extensive water damage.  According to FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist Mark Edwards, FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds will assist in restoration.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, National ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-4-06 -- Leroy Raby puts the finishing touches on the new concrete walkway that serves 30 portable cement classrooms at Terrytown Elementary School that FEMA is providing so that students can return this fall.  The School is the first of five Campuses to receive the pre-fabricated classrooms under a FEMA $13.7 million project.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-4-06 -- Leroy Raby puts the fin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-10-06 -- A Diver passes a line under a Hurricane Katrina sunken boat and prepares to hand it to a Barge workman.  The U.S. Coast Guard is removing sunken boats and ships that are in the 320 miles of navigable waterways.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-10-06 -- A Diver passes a line ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- A workman sprays primer on new steel roof panels at the Superdome.  FEMA is working with state and city officials with part of a $6.3 million Public Assistance Grant to reopen the Superdome.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- A workman sprays prime...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Workmen on the left remove a panel of Superdome roof while workmen on the right measure and cut the next panels to be removed.  FEMA is working with state and city officials with part of a $6.3 million Public Assistance Grant to reopen the Superdome.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Workmen on the left re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Rob Jaime Soloosano and Roberto Barrientos prepair a load of material to be lifted the 275' to the roof of the Superdome.  FEMA is working with state and city officials with part of a $6.3 million Public Assistance Grant to reopen the Superdome.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Rob Jaime Soloosano an...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Workmen replace the damaged Superdome roof with part of a $6.3 million Public Assistance Grant. The Superdome plans to reopen September 24, 2006.  FEMA is helping state and city officials to reopen the Superdome.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Workmen replace the da...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Freshly sprayed primer dries on the Superdome's steel roof panels while a crane lifts a load of finished panels up to the roof.  Light coming though the middle left of the roof is where workmen are replacing the roof today.  FEMA is working with state and city officials with part of a $6.3 million Public Assistance Grant to reopen the Superdome.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Freshly sprayed primer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, New Orleans, LA, 4-14-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Herbie Petit and Plaquemines Parrish Flood Gate Operator John Machella point to some pumps used to pump water out from between a temporary coffer dam and the Flood Gate so repairs can be made.  FEMA is helping the Parrish government repair the Flood Gate that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina under its Public Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, New Orleans, LA, 4-14-06 -- U.S. Army Corp...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 4-14-06 -- Dump trucks line up at this levee work site.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair levee breaks and strengthen the existing levees under its Public Assistance program so residents can move back.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 4-14-06 -- Dump trucks line up at this...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 5-19-06 -- A Motor Grader repairs a section of Hwy 27.  States and Counties receive FEMA Public Assistance funds to help pay for these kinds of repairs.  FEMA/Marvin Nauman

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 5-19-06 -- A Motor Grader repairs a sect...

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New Orleans, LA, 5-18-06 -- The progress of repairs to the 9th Ward Levee that was damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA provides Public Assistance funds to repair New Orleans Levee's to Category 4 Levee's by June 1.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA

New Orleans, LA, 5-18-06 -- The progress of repairs to the 9th Ward Le...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 5-20-06 -- Before and after photographs of FEMA funded Debris removal on Public property in Cameron.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 5-20-06 -- Before and after photographs ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., June 22, 2006 -- Principal Annette Luther, walks through what remains of D'Iberville Middle School after Hurricane Katrina. FEMA has obligated the funds to construct new buildings for the school.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., June 22, 2006 -- Principal Ann...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., June 22, 2006 -- Annette Luther, Principal of D'Iberville Middle School, stops to look at what remains of a wall mural of student hand prints.  Water marks from Hurricane Katrina show the flooding that damaged everything in the school.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., June 22, 2006 -- Annette Luthe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss. August 14, 2006 -- FEMA structural engineer Walter Kerley discusses historic reconstruction roofing techniques at the Old Spanish Fort with FEMA archeologist Hugh Mcaloon (L) and Kelly Samples, Jackson County, Miss., special projects coordinator.  Historic preservation assistance from FEMA will return the oldest structure in the Mississippi Valley to its pre-Hurricane Katrina condition.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss. August 14, 2006 -- FEMA structur...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss. August 14, 2006 -- FEMA will provide nearly $50,000 to help repair damage to the remaining building at the Old Spanish Fort from Hurricane Katrina. The more than 225-year-old fort, the oldest structure in the Mississippi Valley, suffered wind and flood damage from the hurricane. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss. August 14, 2006 -- FEMA will pro...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., September 5, 2005 and December 23, 2005 -- Railroad tracks before (top) and following repair after being washed out by the storm surge from Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., September 5, 2005 and December 23...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14 and December 6, 2005 -- The debris from Pass Christian Middle School before (above) and after cleanup. The school was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14 and December 6...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 19 and December 6, 2005 -- The debris from Pass Christian Middle School before (above) and after cleanup. The school was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 19 and December 6...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- Before (left) and after the process of cleaning up Biloxi beach. Over 33,000 cubic yards of debris was left on Harrison County beaches by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3, 2005 and August 8, 200...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., September 14, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- This location before (top) and after its use as a temporary debris site after Hurricane Katrina came ashore in Mississippi.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., September 14, 2005 and August 8, 2...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., September 9, 2005 and August 10, 2006 -- Before (top) power was restored it was necessary to use portable generators to create electricity in Waveland.  Work to restore electricity after Hurricane Katrina was a top priority.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., September 9, 2005 and August 10, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., January 7 and August 8, 2006 -- The  U.S. Highway 90 bridge destroyed by Hurricane Katrina (top) is now being removed to make way for a new bridge to be constructed in its place.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., January 7 and August 8, 2006 -- The...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and August 9, 2006 -- A damaged church in Pass Christian before (above) and after reconstruction efforts. The church was gutted by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and Augu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, December 8, 2005 and August 9, 2006 -- The railroad bridge across Bay St. Louis before (top) and after its repair.  The bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, December 8, 2005 and August 9, 2006...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and January 2, 2006 -- Before (top) and after the repair of the Pass Christian marina damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and Janu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 21, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- The  U.S. Highway 90 bridge destroyed by Hurricane Katrina (top) is now being removed to make way for a new bridge to be constructed in its place.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 21, 2005 and August 8, 20...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- Before (top) and after the elevation of a house flooded by the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina.  Elevating a house is an excellent method to mitigate against flooding.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 -- U.S. Highway 90 before (top) and after repair from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3, 2005 and August 9, 2006 -- The debris in this Biloxi street before (above) and after cleanup. More than 45 million cubic yards of land-based debris was left in Mississippi by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3, 2005 and August 9, 200...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., December 6, 2005 and August 9, 2006 -- Debris left by Hurricane Katrina along the railway easement before (above) and after cleanup.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., December 6, 2005 and August...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi and Woolmarket, Miss., August 11, 2006 -- The Mercy Cross High School (above) was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  It and the St. John's High School will be combined in the new St. Patrick's High School being built in Woolmarket (below).  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi and Woolmarket, Miss., August 11, 2006 -- T...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., September 8, 2005 and August 11, 2006 -- During (top) and after the cleanup of debris from around the Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. More than 45 million cubic yards of land-based debris was left in Mississippi by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., September 8, 2005 and August 11, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - The Industrial Canal Bridge a year after being badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  The Federal Government, through FEMA, is providing billions of dollars to help rebuild infrastructure.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - The Industrial Canal Bridge a ye...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and August 16, 2006 -- The Pass Christian City Hall (top) was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Today (bottom) new Pass Christian Mayor Leo McDermott (left) speaks with FEMA representative Jody Correro outside of the FEMA provided temporary structure which houses the current Pass Christian City Hall. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and Augu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- New busses are now transporting children at Popp's Ferry Elementary after hundreds were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- New busses are n...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 16, 2006 -- Hospitals are now open following the damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 16, 2006 -- Hospitals are no...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- Students back in the swing of a new school year at refurbished D?Iberville Elementary playground.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- Students ba...

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Erath, LA, September 5, 2006- The city park a year after Hurricane Rita drowned it under three feet of water. FEMA funds many kinds of municipal  assistance through Public Affairs.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Erath, LA, September 5, 2006- The city park a year after Hurricane Rit...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana. FEMA funds supported the recovery efforts of this Elementary School in Cameron Parish. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurr...

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Kona, HI, October 24, 2006 - Hawaii County Deptartment of Water Supply's William Yamamoto points to a crack in the foundation that may be causing water to leak out of the resevoir. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

Kona, HI, October 24, 2006 - Hawaii County Deptartment of Water Supply...

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[Earthquake] Waikoloa Village, HI., October 24, 2006 - Waikoloa Elementary School classroom was shaken as a result of the October 15 earthquake. This classroom was one of nine damaged at the school. Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Earthquake] Waikoloa Village, HI., October 24, 2006 - Waikoloa Elemen...

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[Earthquake] Kapa'au, HI., October 25, 2006 - Repair equipment is in postion to repair the numberous asphalt separations caused by the Hawaii October 15 earthquake. The popular Polou Valley Look-out is closed to visitors. Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Earthquake] Kapa'au, HI., October 25, 2006 - Repair equipment is in p...

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[Earthquake] Kapaau, HI, October 25, 2006 - The Polou Valley Lookout road was closed due to recent damage caused by earthquakes, DOT crews examine the damage prior to repair. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Kapaau, HI, October 25, 2006 - The Polou Valley Lookout r...

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[Earthquake] Kapa'au, HI., October 25, 2006 - The Pololu Valley trail leading to the Pacific Ocean was closed to hikers following Hawaii's October 15 earthquake. The trail was compromised by debris, falling rocks and a crack in the ocean side of a switchback making traversing the trail extremely dangerous. Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Earthquake] Kapa'au, HI., October 25, 2006 - The Pololu Valley trail ...

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[Earthquake] Kapaau, HI, October 25, 2006 - DOT crews examine a crack that split the pavement at Pololu Lookout after two earthquakes struck the Big Island of Hawaii. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Kapaau, HI, October 25, 2006 - DOT crews examine a crack ...

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[Earthquake] Kalani, HI, October 27, 2006 - FEMA Public Assistance Officer Harry Sherwood conducts a preliminary damage assesment at Kailua Elementary School with engineers to inspect the foundations of classrooms. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Kalani, HI, October 27, 2006 - FEMA Public Assistance Off...

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[Earthquake] Kalani, HI, October 27, 2006 - FEMA Public assistance Officer Harry Sherwood conducts a preliminary damage assesment at Kailua Elementary School with Civil Defense Planner Robert Hutto after a recent earthquake to inspect the structures for damage. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Kalani, HI, October 27, 2006 - FEMA Public assistance Off...

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[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 1, 2006 - Army National Guard troops attend  a briefing to discuss public assistance measures with State, County, and Federal emergency management officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 1, 2006 - Army National Guard troops a...

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[Earthquake] Wahiawai, HI, November 2, 2006 - US Army Corps of Engineers Ken Harrington walks with Department of Land and Natural Resources Erline VasConcellos inspecting a dam for potential cracks after a recent earthquake. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Wahiawai, HI, November 2, 2006 - US Army Corps of Enginee...

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[Earthquake] Waimea, HI, November 10, 2006 -- FEMA Region IX  Director Nancy Ward looks at a large crack at the harbor that was filled in with asphalt temporarily until the proper repairs could be performed. The Region IX Director was touring the Big Island to inspect the Public Assistance Large Projects accompanied by FEMA Public Assistance Officer Denis Coliten. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Waimea, HI, November 10, 2006 -- FEMA Region IX Director...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -- A Snohomish County Road Crew cuts trees that were downed by  the Nov 14th Wind Storm so they can open the road for stranded residents near Index.  FEMA funds public assistance projects with matching funds.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -- A pickup truck on HWY 9 goes under a tree pushed over and now being held off the ground by power lines.  The damage was a result of the Nov 14th Wind Storm.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, 12-15-06 -- Emergency utility workers reroute traffic and prepare to fix downed power lines from the Nov 14th Wind Storm. Under some circumstances FEMA will reimburse municipalities for repair of critical infrastructure. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, 12-15-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -- Snohomish County workers pour concrete to repair a bridge approach that provides the only access to the town of Index.  The Bridge approach was washed out by high flood waters from the November Flooding.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gig Harbor, WA, 12-17-06 -- Automobiles go under a down utility line on East Bay Drive in Gig Harbor from the Nov 14th Wind Storm while utility crews make repairs. Many people are still without power in rural areas.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gig Harbor, WA, 12-17...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gig Harbor, WA, 12-18-06 --  A Peninsula Light Power Crew repairs down power lines and broken power poles on East Bay Drive in Gig Harbor from the Nov 14th Wind Storm.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gig Harbor, WA, 12-18...

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a  blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street...

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Denver was on accident alert as a  blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Denver was on accident al...

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a  blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- With electricity outages continuing, Houston increases its police presence by bringing in hundreds of officers from other Texas cities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Public Assistance (PA) programs will help local governments during disasters and pay for overtime and other associated costs to keep city services during a disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- With electricity ou...

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Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides Index, WA 12-15-06 -- A Snohomish County Road truck plows trees and tree debris off rural roads from the Nov 14th Wind Storm.  FEMA provides help to cities by providing matching funds to help pay for overtime.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides Index, WA 12-15-06 -- A...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Kathleen Rhodes points to the other side of this road that was washed out from the November flooding.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps states and local governments repair damaged roads and bridges from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-07 -- FEMA workers stand among huge trees that washed the Bridge down stream 70 feet from the Nov flooding.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps states and local governments repair damaged roads and bridges from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-...

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, January, 19 2007 - Crews in Denver work to clear snow from a build up from three storm in three weeks.  Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Snow] Denver, Colorado, January, 19 2007 - Crews in Denver work to cl...

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, January, 19 2007 - Crews in Denver work to clear snow from a build up from three storm in as many weeks.  FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Snow] Denver, Colorado, January, 19 2007 - Crews in Denver work to cl...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-07 -- Road closed signs and boulders block this section of the Index Galena Road that washed out when the Skykomish River flooded and damaged 1 mile of road surface.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps states and local governments repair damaged from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-0...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-07 -- The Skykomish River spills off the edge of this section of Index Galena Road. The road washed out when the Skykomish River changed course and is now part of the river for about a mile.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damage from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-0...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- County, FEMA, and State Public Assistance Inspectors look at this section of road washout.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- FEMA Public Assistance Inspector Jack Solterbeck photographs a Land Slippage Crack to the embankment of this section of road from the Nisqually River.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- A FEMA Public Assistance inspector looks at the damage to the 180 feet of washed out bridge approach and river channel from the November flooding.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads and bridges from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Inspector Jack Solterbeck talks with Pierce County Engineer Jamie Piper, Pierce County Environmental Biologist Craig Swanson, and State PA Alfred Hanson about this damaged section of road.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- A FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Inspector takes a photograph of the damage to this section of road caused by the Nisqually River flooding while a State PA Inspector takes a measurement.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- State Public Assistance (PA) Inspector Alfred Hanson documents the GPS readings taken by FEMA PA Inspector Jack Solterbeck of the location of this section of damaged road caused by the Nisqually River flooding.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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