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A black and white photo of a man flying a kite, New Jersey. Farm Security Administration photograph

A black and white photo of a man flying a kite, New Jersey. Farm Secur...

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A black and white photo of a person on a surfboard. War Production FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of a person on a surfboard. War Production FSA...

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Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day. The ususal traveling "dusting circus" has at least three or four planes, its own pilots, mechanics and elementary repair shop. Seabrook Farms, between Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These p...

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Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day. The ususal traveling "dusting circus" has at least three or four planes, its own pilots, mechanics and elementary repair shop. Seabrook Farms, between Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These p...

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Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day. The usual traveling "dusting circus" has at least three or four planes, its own pilots, mechanics and elementary repair shop. Seabrook Farms, between Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These p...

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A black and white photo of a plane flying over a body of water. War Production FSA/OWI Photograph

A black and white photo of a plane flying over a body of water. War Pr...

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Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day. The usual traveling "dusting circus" has at least three or four planes, its own pilots, mechanics and elementary repair shop. Seabrook Farms, between Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These p...

Public domain photograph related to Circus, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These planes can spray 100 acres an hour, can usually fly one or two hours unless it rains or storms in an average day. The usual traveling "dusting circus" has at least three or four planes, its own pilots, mechanics and elementary repair shop. Seabrook Farms, between Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey

Dusting plane hedge-hopping after spraying swath on beanfield. These p...

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A person riding a horse down a dirt road, New Jersey. Farm Security Administration photograph

A person riding a horse down a dirt road, New Jersey. Farm Security Ad...

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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 ^ 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 ^ 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

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

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Guerneville, CA - Feb 15, 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.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Guerneville, CA -...

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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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[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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[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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[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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[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 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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[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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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 15, 2008 -- Public Works employee Charles Northway closed Euclid Ave in anticipation of more flooding from the approaching storm. Many of Des Moines main roads have been blocked by high water after heavy rains sent the Des Moines River to record levels. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 15, 2008...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 2008 - Houses fall into the emptied Lake Delton as the side banks collapse. Recent rains have created flooding and a dam break which caused the lake to drain. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Milton, WI, July 2, 2008 -- Four weeks after heavy rains soaked Central and Southern Wisconsin, many municipalities still suffered from standing water that barely allowed vehicles to pass. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Milton, WI, July 2, 2008 -- F...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wis., many homes continue to remain accessible only by boat or on foot. As a result of non-receding flood water, many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wisconsin, many homes continue to remain accessible only by boat or high clearance vehicle. Many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wisconsin, many areas continue to remain accessible only by boat or high clearance vehicles. Many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin-- Five weeks after heavy rains fell on central and southern Wisconsin, many mobile homes in low lying areas along the Rock River still had accessibility issues. FEMA Community Relations and Mitigation Teams closely monitor these areas, in anticipation of providing aid to the homeowners once the water subsides.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, W...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Plain, Wisconsin, July 11, 2008 -- Aerial of a truck caught in muddy flood waters in Wisconsin. Heavy rains in early June caused wide spread flooding in central and southern Wisconsin. Thousands of homes and business's were flooded and many roads were closed, while some roads were washed out completely. FEMA Photo/Walt Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Plain, Wisconsin, July 11, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 11, 2008 -- Four weeks after heavy rains fell on Central and Southern Wisconsin, many homes are still under water. One housing area in Spring Green has 32 homes that remain inaccessible to their owners. FEMA Photo/Walt Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 12, 2008 -- Heavy rains in Central and Southern Wisconsin caused wide spread flooding and many road closures. In some areas, local residents were required to drive many miles out of their way to get to town or in the case of farmers, to the other side of their property. FEMA Photo/Walt Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- Many homeowners in Central Wisconsin took extreme measures to protect their homes from heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Six weeks after heavy rains subsided, some residents were fearful the rains would return. FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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[Severe Storms, Tornado, and Flooding] New Hampton, NH, August 13, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Phil Parr and NH Governor Lynch speak to reporters about the recent heavy rains and flash flooding closing multiple roads and bridges in the region. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornado, and Flooding] New Hampton, NH, August 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornado, and Flooding] New Hampton, NH, August 13, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Phil Parr and NH Governor Lynch also toured damages in the town of New Hampton where PDA teams had been inspecting damages to public infrastructure in Belknap and Grafton counties. Heavy rains and flash flooding forced the closure of multiple roads and bridges in the region. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornado, and Flooding] New Hampton, NH, August 13, 200...

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Fire ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles County crews excavate and repair the Angeles Crest Highway after heavy rains and severe winter storms collapsed roadway. The area; already unstable and recovering due to recent fires that swept across the mountain's one year ago, qualifies for the Public Assistance declaration that provides emergency support functions to California for protective measures, debris removal and repair of roads, bridges and public structures. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

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The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/19/2010 in California Production Date: 04/19/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 -- Los Angeles ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Wildfire ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 --After severe fires burned the brush and chaparral vegetation to the topsoil, the high temperatures baked the earth causing it to become brittle and unstable. Months later the heavy rains and severe winter storms added mass to an unstable slope which caused heavy erosion and soil losses from beneath the highway collapsing it down Mt. Wilson's range. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

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The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/19/2010 in California Production Date: 04/19/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , April 19, 2010 --After severe ... More

Chicago, Ill., May 23, 2013 -- Standing water from the Chicago River and storm rains are held at by stacked sandbags near the banks of the Chicago River to protect adjacent homes and neighborhoods from flooding again. FEMA is responding to wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straightline winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Chicago, Ill., May 23, 2013 -- Standing water from the Chicago River a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Chicago, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Mitigation Photogra... More