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Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Debbie Fort, Principal of Irving Elementary, looks through the debris left by an EF-5 tornado which destroyed the school, built in 1927. FEMA will reimburse costs associated with retrofitting space for temporary school locations for the start of the new school season. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Debbie Fort, Principal of Irv...

The original database describes this as: Title: Principal Looks Through School Debris Production Date: 06/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 22, 2011 -- Debbie Fort, Principal of Irving Elementary, looks th... More

D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Zivko Babovic, Deputy Head of Serbia Civil Protection Dept, introduces himself during a briefing at FEMA. A delegation for the Serbia Ministry of Interior is here seeking support and briefing FEMA on their newly developed Sector for Emergency Management. Photographer Steve Zumwalt

D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Zivko Babovic, Deputy Head of Serbia Civil...

The original database describes this as: Title: Zivko Babovic, Serbia Civil Protection Dept Briefs FEMA Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Zivko Babovic, Deputy Head of Serbia C... More

Washington DC , D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- FEMA International Affairs meets with the visiting delegation of the Serbia Ministry of Interior for a briefing on their newly formed Sector for Emergency Management. A delegation for the Serbia Ministry of Interior is here seeking support from FEMA and other federal agencies on their newly developed Serbia Sector for Emergency Management. Photographer Steve Zumwalt

Washington DC , D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- FEMA International Affairs...

The original database describes this as: Title: Serbia Ministry of Interior/Sector for Emergency Management Visi Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: Washington DC , D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- FEMA Internat... More

Washington DC , D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Slobadan Perovic, Serbia PPES Senior Advisor, explains the operations of the Serbia Sector for Emergency Management. A delegation for the Serbia Ministry of Interior is here seeking support from FEMA and other federal agencies on their newly developed Serbia Sector for Emergency Management. Photographer Steve Zumwalt

Washington DC , D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Slobadan Perovic, Serbia P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Serbia Ministry of Interior visit Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: Washington DC , D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Slobadan Perovic, Serbia PPES Senior Advisor... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- As the water receeds, the sides of homes are evidence of the elevation of the flood waters. Mississippi County was one of several Southeast Missouri counties included in a Presidential Declaration on May 9, 2011 Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: High Water Line left by retreating flood waters Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- As the water receeds, the sides ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- A roof of what once was a farm home is slowly disintegrating because of floodwaters. Mississippi County was one of several Southeast Missouri counties included in a Presidential Declaration on May 9, 2011. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Submerged Farm Home in Mississippi County MO Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- A roof of what once was a farm h... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- A washed away road sign has come to rest on a partly submerged piece of farm equiptment. Mississippi County was one of several Southeast Missouri counties included in a Presidential Declaration on May 9, 2011. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Roadsign entangled on submerged farm equiptment Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- A washed away road sign has come... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Morehouse, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- The first day at the Morehouse DRC was a busy day for FEMA workers. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Morehouse, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- The first d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Opening Day at Morehouse DRC Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Morehouse, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- The first day at the Morehouse DRC was a busy day for FEMA w... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Pin Hook, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- Pin Hook MO May 17, 2011 - The village of Pin Hook is still covered by flood water caused by the Birds Point levee breach. Mississippi County was one of several counties included in a Presidential Declaration on May 9, 2011. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Pin Hook, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- Pin Hook ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Village of Pin Hook, MO covered by floodwaters Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Pin Hook, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- Pin Hook MO May 17, 2011 - The village of P... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - East Prairie, Mo. , May 27, 2011 -- Darryl Wolford looks over a field destroyed by floodwaters released when Birds Point levee was dynamited on May 2, 2011. There are a number of USDA programs that can help farmers affected by the flooding. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - East Prairie, Mo. , May 27, 2011 -- Darry...

The original database describes this as: Title: Destroyed Farmland Production Date: 05/27/2011 Caption: East Prairie, Mo. , May 27, 2011 -- Darryl Wolford looks over a field destroyed by floodwaters released... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage In Joplin Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles lon... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Michael Padilla is one of 11,000 registered volunteers helping out in Joplin. Volunteers can register at Joplin's Volunteer Reception Center on the Missouri Southern State University campus. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Michael Padilla is one of 11,0...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers Help With Cleanup Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Michael Padilla is one of 11,000 registered volunteers helping ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Volunteers and debris fill the streets of Joplin after a EF-5 tornado touched down on May 22, 2011. FEMA partners with federal, state and local governments, local businesses, volunteer and faith-based organizations to aid communities affected by disasters. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Volunteers and debris fill the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Street in Joplin Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- Volunteers and debris fill the streets of Joplin after a EF-5 torna... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Crews work to remove debris around Joplin, caused by the May 22 tornado. FEMA has commissioned the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to oversee private contractors during the controlled debris removal. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Crews work to remove debris ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Missouri Debris Removal Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 7, 2011 -- Crews work to remove debris around Joplin, caused by the May ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado destroyed 95 percent of the town on May 4, 2007. Today it has become the model of a green community. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- An EF-5 t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greensburg In 2011 Production Date: 06/29/2011 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado destroyed 95 percent of the town on May 4, 2007. To... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- This 10-turbine wind farm supplies enough clean electricity to power all the homes, businesses, and municipal facilities in Greensburg. The city is rebuilding after an EF-5 tornado destroyed 95 percent of the structures. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- This 10-t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greensburg, Kan. Wind Farm Production Date: 06/29/2011 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- This 10-turbine wind farm supplies enough clean electricity... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 23, 2011 -- Susan Stonner, with FEMA External Affairs, talks with a TV reporter about work being done at one of the mobile home parks set up by FEMA for some families left homeless after the May 22 tornado. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 23, 2011 -- Susan Stonner,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media talks with FEMA Production Date: 07/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 23, 2011 -- Susan Stonner, with FEMA External Affairs, talks with a TV reporter a... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 23, 2011 -- Work has started at one of the mobile home parks being set up by FEMA for some families left homeless by the May 22 tornado. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 23, 2011 -- Work has start...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mobile Home Park Production Date: 07/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 23, 2011 -- Work has started at one of the mobile home parks being set up by FEMA for ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 27, 2011 -- Builders start to rebuild a business two months after an EF-5 tornado destroyed 8000 homes and businesses. FEMA there to help with recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 27, 2011 -- Builders start...

The original database describes this as: Title: Business Constuction Production Date: 07/27/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 27, 2011 -- Builders start to rebuild a business two months after an EF-5 tornado ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 29, 2011 -- The city officials have given the green light for rebuilding through out the tornado-damaged areas now that most of the debris has been removed. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 29, 2011 -- The city offic...

The original database describes this as: Title: Construction Starts Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 29, 2011 -- The city officials have given the green light for rebuilding through ou... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 29, 2011 -- A worker waters down a pile of rubble to settle dust created during debris removal. An EF5 tornado raced through destroying a third of the city. FEMA is here to help with the recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt / FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 29, 2011 -- A worker water...

The original database describes this as: Title: Watering Down Debris Production Date: 07/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 29, 2011 -- A worker waters down a pile of rubble to settle dust created during de... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 8, 2011 -- Much of the debris from the May 22 EF-5 tornado that hit the city were trees. They were removed and turn into mulch. FEMA is in the city of help recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 8, 2011 -- Much of the d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mulching Production Date: 08/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 8, 2011 -- Much of the debris from the May 22 EF-5 tornado that hit the city were trees. The... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 8, 2011 -- A crane prepares vegetative debris to be fed into a machine that turns it into mulch. FEMA is there to help recovery efforts.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 8, 2011 -- A crane prepa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Moving Vegetative Debris Production Date: 08/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 8, 2011 -- A crane prepares vegetative debris to be fed into a machine that ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 5, 2011 -- The rising sun silhouettes a home being repaired after it was damaged on May 22, 2011 by an EF-5 tornado. FEMA is helping disaster survivors with recovery Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 5, 2011 -- The rising...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sunrise Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 5, 2011 -- The rising sun silhouettes a home being repaired after it was damaged on May 22... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- David Delgado is preparing to repair a home damaged by the May EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to help disaster survivors. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- David Delg...

The original database describes this as: Title: Repairs Production Date: 09/06/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- David Delgado is preparing to repair a home damaged by the May EF-5 tornado. FE... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- Cleanup and construction continue after the May EF-5 tornado destoyed a third of the city. FEMA is in the city to aid with recovery. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- Cleanup an...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleanup and Construction Production Date: 09/06/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- Cleanup and construction continue after the May EF-5 tornado d... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- New roof and new construction is appearing in an area that was destroyed by an EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. FEMA is there to help with recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- New roof a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Rebuilding Production Date: 09/06/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- New roof and new construction is appearing in an area that was destroyed by ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- A foundation awaits the construction of a new home after an EF-5 tornado destroyed about 7,500 homes. FEMA is in the city to help disaster survivors. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- A foundati...

The original database describes this as: Title: Foundation Production Date: 09/06/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 6, 2011 -- A foundation awaits the construction of a new home after an EF-5 tornado des... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Signs like this are showing up along Range Line Road In Joplin where businesses where destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 22. FEMA is there to support business recovery. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Signs like...

The original database describes this as: Title: Coming Soon to Joplin Production Date: 09/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Signs like this are showing up along Range Line Road In Joplin wh... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Commercial buildings are under construction in Joplin, after the May 22 EF5 tornado destoyed many business. FEMA is there to support business recovery. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Commercial...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building Businesses in Joplin Production Date: 09/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Commercial buildings are under construction in Joplin, af... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Construction of new homes and businesses continues after an EF5 tornado destroyed a third of the city. FEMA is there to aid and coordinate recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Constructi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Construction Continues in Joplin Production Date: 09/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Construction of new homes and businesses continues aft... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Range Line Road, a commercial district in Joplin is starting to return after an EF5 tornado wiped out almost a mile along the stretch. FEMA is there to support business recovery. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Range Line...

The original database describes this as: Title: Range Line Road in Joplin Production Date: 09/07/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 7, 2011 -- Range Line Road, a commercial district in Joplin is starting ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- Temporary athletic fields for Joplin High School are being watered as work finishes on them. School repairs are funded by FEMA and managed by USACE to rebulid critical facillites. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- Temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Watering Temporary Athletic Fields in Joplin Production Date: 09/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- Temporary athletic fields for Joplin High ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- The temporary athletic fields were constructed to replace the athletic fields at Joplin high School damaged by a tornado. Repairs are funded by FEMA and managed by USACE to rebulid critical facillites. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- The tempor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Athletic Fields for Joplin High School Production Date: 09/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- The temporary athletic fields were constructed t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- Construction is wrapping up on the temporary athletic fields built for Joplin High School after a tornado destroyed the school. Repairs are funded by FEMA and managed by USACE to rebulid critical facillites. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- Constructi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Construction Finishing on Temporary Athletic Fields Production Date: 09/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , September 8, 2011 -- Construction is wrapping up on the ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- A home was leveled by an EF-5 tornado in May 2011. FEMA began coordinating debris removal so that neighborhoods and homes could start rebuilding. Photos by Leo 'Jace' Anderson and Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- A home was ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Before and After: Rebuilding Homes Production Date: 11/09/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- A home was leveled by an EF-5 tornado in May 2011. FE... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- The hospital was struck by 200 mph winds as an EF-5 tornado hit the city in May 2011. The temporary facilities are now located behind the damaged hospital. Photos by Barb Sturner, Elissa Jun and Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- The hospita...

The original database describes this as: Title: Before and After: St John's Mercy Medical Center Production Date: 11/09/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- The hospital was struck by 200 mph wind... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- The high school was a total loss after an EF-5 tornado hit the city in May 2011. A new temporary facility was built at a local mall and ready for the new school year. Photos by Steve Zumwalt and Elissa Jun FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- The high sc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Before and After: Joplin High School Production Date: 11/09/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , November 9, 2011 -- The high school was a total loss after an EF-5 torn... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- President Obama spoke to the Joplin High School graduating class of 2012. The high school was destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- President Obama...

The original database describes this as: Title: President Obama Speaks to the Joplin High School Class of 2012 Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- President Obama spoke to the ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado cut through the city of Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. It destroyed or severely damaged more than 400 businesses and affected almost 5000 workers. The U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest working capital loans available to businesses economically impacted by the tornado. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado cut through th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Destoryed Business Production Date: 06/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 4, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado cut through the city of Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. It de... More