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Flooding - Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, Mont. , August 17, 2010 -- Ruby Stump participated in the Federal Disaster Assistance Agreement the signing ceremony between Chippewa Cree Nation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This signed agreement clears the path for federal disaster recovery funding for the tribe. Ruby's home was heavily damaged by the June 13th rains on the Reservation. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, Mont. , August 17, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ruby Stump in Montana Production Date: 08/17/2010 Caption: Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, Mont. , August 17, 2010 -- Ruby Stump participated in the Federal D... More

Flooding - Lake Delhi, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Boats sit high and dry following the collapse of Lake Delhi Dam after 48 hours of heavy rains during the week ending July 24, 2010. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Lake Delhi, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Boats sit high and dry ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Empty Lake Delhi and boats with no water Production Date: 07/28/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Boats sit high and dry following the collapse... More

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Workers from the city of Colfax continue to fight receding flooding waters on the edge of the South Skunk River. Hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate after record rains and flooding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Workers from the city of C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Colfax City Workers pump water from a flooded area in Iowa with a tractor Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Workers from th... More

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Waters of the South Skunk River begin to recede after record rains and flooding caused residents to evacuate. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Waters of the South Skunk ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Water level marks on a stone marker in Iowa Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Waters of the South Skunk River begin to rece... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The surge of the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam leaves very little in its wake. The dam broke following heavy rains. FEMA, state, and county officials conducted assessments of the damage the week following the event. Josh deBerge/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- Th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage caused by dam failure in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The surge of the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam ... More

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Fast moving water from the nearby Squaw Creek rushes past rental equipment and into the Walmart parking lot during recent flooding. Three days of rains has caused the worst flooding in Ames, Iowa history. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Fast moving water from the n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded parking lot in Ames, Iowa Production Date: 08/11/2010 Caption: Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Fast moving water from the nearby Squaw Creek rushes past... More

Flooding - Clofax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Workers from the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) assist with removing flood waters form the downtown area of Colfax. The waters of the South Skunk river began to recede after record rains inundated the town. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Clofax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Workers from the Iowa Inte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded road in Colfax Iowa Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Clofax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Workers from the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) assist with ... More

Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The Maquoketa river flows through the 30' wide hole left by the collapse of the dam after heavy rains. Federal, state and local officials are collating preliminary damage assessments from the northeast Iowa area. Josh deBerge/FEMA

Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The Maquoketa river ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Maquoketa River and damaged dam in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The Maquoketa river flows through the 30' w... More

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collapsed and totaly breached by September rains. FEMA can provide Pubic Assistance to help repair infrastructure for qualfied applicants. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Broackway Road ...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 11/05/2010 Caption: Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collapsed and totaly breached by September rains.... More

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Brockway Road is collapsed and totally breached by September rains. FEMA can provide Pubic Assistance to help repair infrastructure for qualified applicants. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Brockway Road i...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 11/05/2010 Caption: Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010- Brockway Road is collapsed and totally breached by September rains.... More

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010 -- Black River Falls, WI, November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collapsed and totaly breached by September rains. FEMA can provide Pubic Assistance to help repair infrastructure for qualfied applicants. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010 -- Black River F...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 11/05/2010 Caption: Black River Falls, Wis. , November 5, 2010 -- Black River Falls, WI, November 5, 2010- Broackway Road is collap... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe flooding deposited a thick layer of mud in this community. Emergency managers are looking for solutions to mitigate this repetitive water ponding against the levee. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Bombay B...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mud deposit at Bombay Beach in California Production Date: 03/15/2010 Caption: Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe flooding... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Flooding in North Dakota, started in March by winter storms, may be far from over. The city of Jamestown is still threatened if too much water is released from dams upstream on the James River or heavy rains come, and buildings are already flooded (foreground building). Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Floodin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee protecting homes from flooding on the James River in North Dakota Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Flooding in N... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after recent heavy rains caused landslides, mudslides and flooding to the region. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pickins yard in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after re... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe weather flooded this community depositing a thick layer of mud across properties. The FEMA Public Assistance coordinators are looking into ways to mitigate this repetitive gathering of spring rains from ponding in this community against the levee. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mud covered area in California Production Date: 03/15/2010 Caption: Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe weather flooded thi... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after recent heavy rains caused landslides, flooding, and mudslides which filled the basin with debris. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA employee at Pickins yard in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County DOT crews excavate and repair the Angeles Crest Highway after heavy rains and severe winter storms collapsed the earth beneath. The area; already unstable due to recent fires that swept across the mountain's one year ago, sustained heavy erosion and soil losses when the heavy rains washed the highway down the mountain. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire - La Canada Fl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Road damageand workers in California Production Date: 04/19/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County DOT crews excavat... More

Fire ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County DOT crews repair and replace the Angeles Crest Highway after heavy rains and severe winter storms collapsed the roadway. The area; already unstable and recovering due to recent fires, is supported by the FEMA Public Assistance declaration 1884, which provides emergency support to California for protective measures, debris removal and repair of roads, bridges and public structures. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fire ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire ^ Winte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Road damage and workers in California Production Date: 04/19/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County DOT crews repair... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 12, 2010 -A Public Information Officer Disaster Assistance Employee conducts a preliminary damage assessment along North Arroyo Blvd where landslides and heavy rains closed the roadway to the Angeles Crest Highway. Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Damage Assessment in California Production Date: 03/12/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 12, 2010 -A Public Information Officer Disaster Assistance E... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slow to a steady flow after recent heavy rains created massive mudslides which deposited sediment and boulders throughout the basin. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Debris basins at Pickins yard in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slo... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are emptied after recent heavy rains caused landslides, mudslides and flooding to fill in the area. Under the FEMA Public Assistance declaration, State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Close up of FEMA jacket at Pickins yard debris basin in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris bas... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slow to a steady flow after recent heavy rains created massive mudslides which deposited sediment and boulders throughout the basin. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for debris removal. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pickins yard damage in California Production Date: 03/26/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- The Debris basins at Pickins yard slow to a steady ... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Flooding in North Dakota, started in March by winter storms, may be far from over. The city of Jamestown is still threatened if too much water is released from dams upstream on the James River or heavy rains come, and the river has already reached the edges of buildings. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Floodin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding from the James River in North Dakota Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Flooding in North Dakota, started in Ma... More

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada, Calif. , CA, July 14, 2010 -- Sediment removal continues in the Los Angeles County area debris basins. Many of the debris basins were filled this winter after heavy rains caused extensive run off from fire damaged areas in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest. FEMA/Barbara Pritchard

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada, Calif. , CA, July 14, 2010 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Los Angeles County area debris basin Production Date: 07/14/2010 Caption: La Canada, Calif. , CA, July 14, 2010 -- Sediment removal continues in the Los Angele... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Flooding in North Dakota, started in March by winter storms, may be far from over. The city of Jamestown is still threatened if too much water is released from dams upstream on the James River or heavy rains come. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Floodin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding from the James River in North Dakota Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- Flooding in North Dakota, started in Ma... More

[Flooding Rains] New Orleans, LA, September 3, 2005 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue workers discuss search operations into areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina at the base camp set up at the Saint's training facility. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Flooding Rains] New Orleans, LA, September 3, 2005 -- FEMA Urban Sear...

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Flooding - Guerneville, Calif. , Feb. 16, 2006 -- After severe storms passed over California; torrential rains created flooding and the Russian river spilled over into this vineyard causing prolonged ponding in the fields. Photo by Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding - Guerneville, Calif. , Feb. 16, 2006 -- After severe storms ...

The original database describes this as: Title: California Vineyard Flooded Production Date: 02/16/2006 Caption: Guerneville, Calif. , Feb. 16, 2006 -- After severe storms passed over California; torrential ... More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Prelininary Disaster Assessment Teams visit neighborhoods to evaluate the affect of recent heavy rains and to make assistance recommendations. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Federal Emer...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team and local and state officials inspect damages received as a result of heavy rains in recent days. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A baseball field remains flooded after heavy rains in the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A baseball ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency official John Giarrusso, center, speaks with local residents Charlotte Wahlers, left, and Tom Wahlers along with Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team member Alexandra Kirin about the areas affected by the recent heavy rains during a damage assessment to collect information designed to determine if counties will be eligible for federal assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Massachusett...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Local residents play in the shallow flood waters in neighborhoods impacted by the recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Local resid...

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Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Small Business Administration representative Daniel Castillo talks with local resident Jim Hayden during a Preliminary Damage Assessment being done throughout areas impacted by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Small Business Administration representat...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- --Local Firefighter Michael Hughes, left, shows Small Business Administration representative Daniel Castillo, damage caused during recent heavy rains during a Preliminary Damage Assessment that is taking place with local and state emergency officials on May 19, 2006. Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- --Local Fire...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team, Kim Pham, right, gathers information from Bridgete Shaheen of the Lazarus House about the damages she received as a result of heavy rains in recent days. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A member of...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- This road was damaged and flooded by recent heavy rains and remains overrun with water. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- This road wa...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Alexandra Kirin, a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team gathers information from Oscar Gutierrez about the damages he received as a result of heavy rains in recent days. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Alexandra K...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Ken Swain a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Disaster Assessment Team talks to a local news station about the process of evaluating neighborhoods for damage assessments to determine if areas with recent heavy rains will qualify for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Ken Swain a ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Local, state and federal officials gather to discuss the impact of heavy rains throughout the region during a preliminary damage assessment being conducted throughout the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Local, state...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team Ken Swain, right, talks with local resident Gary Mannion about the effects of the recent heavy rains during a damage assessment to collect information designed to determine if counties will be eligible for federal assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A member of ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team Kim Pham, left and Sinuon Gibbons talk with local resident Telia Sederman about the effects of the recent heavy rains during a damage assessment to collect information designed to determine if counties will be eligible for federal assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of t...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Small Business Administration representative Daniel Castillo talks with local resident Jim Hayden during a Preliminary Damage Assessment being done throughout areas impacted by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Small Busine...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- John Giarrusso of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency helps members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency conduct preliminary damage assessments throughout areas impacted by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- John Giarrus...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team discuss information gathered during damage assessments in areas impacted by heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of t...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team Kim Pham, left and Sinuon Gibbons talk with local resident Telia Sederman about the effects of the recent heavy rains during a damage assessment to collect information designed to determine if counties will be eligible for federal assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of t...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team and local and state officials including Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency member John Giarrusso gathers information from Bridgete Shaheen of the Lazarus House, which is a shelter about the damages she received as a result of heavy rains in recent days. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team Kim Pham, right, gathers information from Bridgete Shaheen of the Lazarus House about the damages she received as a result of heavy rains in recent days. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of t...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team Kim Pham, right, gathers information from Bridgete Shaheen of the Lazarus House about the damages she received as a result of heavy rains in recent days. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of t...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- River waters remain high in areas impacted by recent heavy rains throughout New England. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- River waters...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006 -- Ken Swain, a preliminary damage assessor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency talks to local resident Gary Machiros about damages sustained by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006 -- Ken Swain...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006--Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Darla Chafin, right, talks with local resident Deborah Belair about damages incurred during the recent heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006--Federal Emerge...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006--Raymond Woitkiewicz, a preliminary damage assessor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency talks to local resident Gregg Pugh about damages sustained by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006--Raymond Woi...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Joe Lavigne, right, talks with local resident Tom Belair about damages incurred during the recent heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emer...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006 -- Ken Swain, Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessor talks with local resident Lauren Carr about the damages that received as a result of recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006 -- Ken Swain...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006 -- Raymond Woitkiewicz, a preliminary damage assessor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) talks to a local resident, Gregg Pugh, about damages he sustained by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006 -- Raymond W...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Shapleigh, ME,, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessments team member Dorothy Hamory talks with local residents during damage assessment in the area after heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance is needed. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Shapleigh, ME,, May 20, 2006 -- Federal E...

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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 Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006 -- Debris piles up along a bridge over Seneca Creek as record rains continue to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region. Flash floods are snarling traffic and closing some government buildings across the area. Aaron Skolnik/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006 -- Floodwaters flow rapidly along Seneca Creek as record rains continue to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region. Flash floods are snarling traffic and closing some government buildings across the area. Aaron Skolnik/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006 -- Floodwaters flow through the historic Black Rock Mill along Seneca Creek as record rains continue to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region. Flash floods are disrupting traffic and closing some government buildings across the area. Aaron Skolnik/FEMA

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

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[Flooding] El Paso, TX - Runoff from monsoon-like rains in late July/early August 2006 lay bare utilities in several neighborhoods. El Paso County was declared a Federal Disaster Area following rain and thunderstorms which caused mud slides. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

[Flooding] El Paso, TX - Runoff from monsoon-like rains in late July/e...

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[Flooding] El Paso, TX - This home is surrounded by 2 feet of mud containing large boulders. Heavy rains in late July left mud and debris in the parts of the city and El Paso County was declared eligible for Federal Disaster aid. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

[Flooding] El Paso, TX - This home is surrounded by 2 feet of mud cont...

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[Flooding] El Paso, TX - Municipal crews attempt to clear streets and drainage systems of water, mud and debris between record-breaking rains in late July/early August 2006. El Paso County was declared a Federal Disaster Area following rain and thunderstorms which caused mud slides. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

[Flooding] El Paso, TX - Municipal crews attempt to clear streets and ...

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El Paso, TX - Municipalities construct temporary berms between heavy rains in an attempt to deflect any additional flooding of homes and destruction of existing infrastructure. El Paso County was declared a Federal Disaster Area following rain and thunderstorms which caused mud slides. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

El Paso, TX - Municipalities construct temporary berms between heavy r...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- Residents gather to look at a bridge and road closure in Snohomish where the road crosses the Snohomish River. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lowell, WA, November 8, 2006 -- Local residents look at the road closure of HWY 2 on the Snohomish River. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers and roads, property and towns are flooded. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lowell, WA, Novem...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- This home and section of Snohomish was flooded when the Snohomish River breached its levee. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers and levee breaches and are flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- This farm in the Snohomish Valley was flooded when the Snohomish River breached its Levee. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers that have breached their levees and are Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- This part of Snohomish, WA was flooded when the Snohomish River breached its levee. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers and are now flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Sultan, WA, November 8, 2006 -- These business owners remove sand bags from their doors after flood waters recede. Sultan, WA was flooded when the Skykomish River breached its Levee during record rains. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Sultan, WA, Novem...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- Two horses stand at high ground on this flooded farm in the Snohomish Valley when the Snohomish River breached its Levee. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers and are flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Sultan, WA, November 11, 2006 -- Mitch McKron pumps water from the basement of his mitigated home that he had just raised in time to prevent it from flooding. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers that have breached their levees and are flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Sultan, WA, Novem...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lowell, WA, November 8, 2006 -- These homes and roads in the Lowell Valley were flooded when the Snohomish River breached its levee. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers that have breached their levees and are flooding roads, property and towns. Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lowell, WA, Novem...

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Bothell, WA, November 8, 2006 -- FEMA Region 10 Headquarters, Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) staff monitor flood activities in WA and OR. Heavy rains flooded many Western Washington rivers, homes, communities and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

Bothell, WA, November 8, 2006 -- FEMA Region 10 Headquarters, Regional...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Skykomish, WA, 2-10-07 -- The Index Galena Road has not been able to be repaired from the November Rains and flooding due to winter conditions. FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Skykomish, WA, 2-10-07 -- The Index Galena Road still remains partially blocked by mud slides from heavy November rains that are now covered under snow and ice. FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Skykomish, WA, 2-10-07 -- Winter Warning signs warn drivers of the Index Galena Road that has not been able to be repaired from the November Rains and flooding due to winter conditions. FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Stevenson, WA, 2-12-07 -- Rodney Cazare registers for aid with FEMA on a cell phone at his remote home in the woods just 2 hours before the Registration deadline closed. Rodney may loose his home from the November flood and rains. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Great Bend, KS May 27, 2007 - A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center at the Great Bend High School parking lot. Barton County residents are eligible for assistance due to the tornado/s and heavy rains that have pounded Kansas in recent weeks. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Great Bend, KS May 27, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 25, 2007 - Workers install an ADA ramp on one of the new mobile homes in south Greensburg. In spite of recent rains which have hampered construction, the 341-unit, 75 acres group site is expected to begin accepting residents next week. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 25, 200...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Independence, KS, July 20, 2007 - FEMA officials examine satellite imagery of the affected area of Coffeyville, KS. Heavy rains and an oil spill from a refinery combined to damage large sections of the town, FEMA and other agencies are involved in rebuilding and temporary housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Independence, KS, July 20, 2007 - FEMA of...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Landscape shows an example of an area of the Reservation ravaged by the Southern California wildfires and is being looked at by FEMA, BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) and the Multi Agency Support Group (MASG) to evaluate, prevent and mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains to the area. It is a drainage trench used to divert water in the event of heavy rains. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Lee Rosenberg, MASG Lead speaks as Bill Peters, CalFire, Baer Public Information Officer looks on, at a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the the actions being taken by the Multi Agency Support Group (MASG) to prevent and mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains to the areas ravaged by the Southern California wildfires . Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, A family friend looks at the remnants of Viola Peck's house, a tribal elder. Her home was destroyed by the Southern California wildfire. The fires burned 92% of the La Jolla Reservation land. This is the site of a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the actions being taken by both groups to mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Erv Gasser, BAER Team Leader for the Department of the Interior answers questions at a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the the actions being taken by the Multi Agency Support Group (MASG) to prevent and mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains to the areas ravaged by the Southern California wildfires . Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Viola Peck, Tribal Elder, stands in front of what is left of her home after the area was ravaged by the Southern California wildfires. 92% of the La Jolla Indian Reservation was destroyed by the fires. This is the site of a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the actions being taken by both groups to mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Friends gather to look at the remnants of the house of Viola Peck, a tribal elder, destroyed by the Southern California wildfire. The fires burned 92% of the La Jolla Reservation land. This is the site of a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the actions being taken by both groups to mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Bill Peters, CalFire, Baer Public Information Officer speaks at a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the the actions being taken by the Multi Agency Support Group (MASG) to prevent and mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains to the areas ravaged by the Southern California wildfires . Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007-- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Landscape shows a wall built in the first half of the 20th century by the La Jolla tribe to prevent erosion and flooding from washing away their burial grounds. It will work in cooperation with the plan by FEMA, BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) and the Multi Agency Support Group (MASG) to evaluate, prevent and mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains to the areas ravaged by the Southern California wildfires. 92% of the La Jolla Reservation was damaged by the fire. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007-- La Jolla Indian Reservation...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Chaffee, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Heavy rains inundated diversion canals and topped levees in this rural community, causing widespread flooding and road closures. FEMA/John Shea

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Chaffee, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Heavy ra...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Chaffee, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Heavy rains inundated diversion canals and topped levees in this rural community, causing widespread flooding and road closures. FEMA/John Shea

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Chaffee, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Heavy rai...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Agricultural land is flooded by the Black River after torrential rains. FEMA assesses the damage caused by the flooding to help determine if federal assistance is required. FEMA/Samir Valeja

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, Ma...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Aerial of an agricultural property flooded by the Black River after torrential rains. FEMA assesses the damage caused by the flooding to help determine if federal assistance is required. FEMA/Samir Valeja

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, Ma...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Aerial of farm buildings isolated by flood waters after the Black River flooded follwing torrential rains. FEMA assesses the damage caused by the flooding to help determine if federal assistance is required. FEMA/Samir Valeja

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, Ma...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Aerial of agricultural storage units isolated by the flooded Black River after torrential rains. FEMA assesses the damage caused by the flooding to help determine if federal assistance is required. FEMA/Samir Valeja

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Northeastern Arkansas, AR, Ma...

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North Little Rock, Arkansas, April 4, 2008 -- As rains continue, firefighters and city workers use sand to contain oil and fuel spilled from overturned and damaged airplanes. Aircraft and buildings were damaged as the North Little Rock Airport took a direct hit from a tornado on April 3, 2008. FEMA/Charles S. Powell.

North Little Rock, Arkansas, April 4, 2008 -- As rains continue, firef...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, June 8, 2008 -- Storm drains on Normandy Drive which normally carry rainwater into the adjacent Iowa River are instead flooding the neighborhood due to recent heavy rains. Volunteer crews circled the drains with sandbags to try and hold back the water. Four counties in Iowa are presently declared disaster areas. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, June 8, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] New Hartford, IA, June 9, 2008 -- The convenience store on York Street is closed until further notice due to last night's flooding of Beaver Creek. The town's 698 residents were evacuated when the heavy rains started covering the streets. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] New Hartford, IA, June 9, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] New Hartford, IA, June 9, 2008 -- Heavy rains flooded this small town of 698 last night. The fire chief's high-suspension jeep is being used to shuttle residents to their homes so they can check damage and rescue their pets. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] New Hartford, IA, June 9, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Columbus Junction, IA, June 13, 2008 -- Volunteers place sandbags around Roadhouse 92, a favorite local restaurant, to protect it from predicted high water. The Cedar and Iowa rivers meet at Columbus Junction, and both are bringing high water from the heavy rains that flooded Cedar Rapids, just eighty miles north. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Columbus Junction, IA, June 1...

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