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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , March 18, 2008 -- The rebuilt South Cameron Memorial Hospital. The building suffered tremendous damage from Hurricane Rita. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has obligated more than $24 million to return this vital health care facility back to the community. Today, the 25 bed hospital is open for business and once again serving the people of Cameron Parish. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , March 18, 2008 -- The rebuil...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Cameron Memorial Hospital with it's sign in Louisiana Production Date: 05/15/2008 Caption: Cameron, La. , March 18, 2008 -- The rebuilt South Cameron Mem... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Division Director Terry K. Dunn, FEMA Public Affairs Officer Barb Sturner, and Georgia Emergency Management Agency Risk Reduction Program Specialist Joe Edenfield are in a flood affected home in DeKalb County. The site visit is part of a county-sponsored training class for area officials on how to evaluate damaged houses, using a new FEMA software program that makes it easier for communities to assess residences impacted by disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- Ge...

The original database describes this as: Title: DeKalb County Training How to Inspect Disaster affected Homes Production Date: 10/22/2009 Caption: Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- DeKalb County Master Police Officer J. McWhorter(L), DeKalb County Roads and Drainage Senior Engineer Terrence R. Simpkins, and FEMA Public Affairs Officer Barb Sturner are at a flood damaged home in DeKalb County. The site visit is part of a county-sponsored training class for area officials on how to evaluate damaged houses, using a new FEMA software program that makes it easier for communities to assess residences impacted by disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- De...

The original database describes this as: Title: DeKalb County Training How to Inspect Disaster affected Homes Production Date: 10/22/2009 Caption: Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- DeKalb County Mast... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- DeKalb County Master Police Officer J. McWhorter(R), DeKalb County Stormwater Program Supervisor Michael Walker, and FEMA Public Affairs Officer Barb Sturner are at a flood damaged home in DeKalb County. The site visit is part of a county-sponsored training class for area officials on how to evaluate damaged houses, using a new FEMA software program that makes it easier for communities to assess residences impacted by disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- De...

The original database describes this as: Title: DeKalb County Training How to Inspect Disaster affected Homes Production Date: 10/22/2009 Caption: Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- DeKalb County Mast... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- DeKalb County Structural Inspections Supervisor Howard Lyons and DeKalb County Building Codes Inspector Robert Armstrong talk with FEMA Public Affairs Specialist Barb Sturner at the site of a flood-damaged residence in DeKalb County. The site visit is part of a county-sponsored training class for area officials on how to evaluate damaged houses, using a new FEMA software program that makes it easier for communities to assess residences impacted by disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- D...

The original database describes this as: Title: DeKalb County Inspector Training for Disaster affected Homes Production Date: 10/22/2009 Caption: Stone Mountain, Ga. , October 22, 2009 -- DeKalb County Stru... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Barb Sturner discusses the expediated debris removal operation during a multi-agency debris task force meeting at Joplin City Hall. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Barb Sturner discusse...

The original database describes this as: Title: Daily Debris Taskforce Meeting at Joplin City Hall Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Barb Sturner discusses the exped... 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

Plaquemines Parish, La., September 23, 2012 -- Special signage helps to alert motorists that a deaf child lives in this Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana residential area, shown three weeks after Hurricane Isaac severely flooded neighborhoods, downed trees and wrecked homes. Local, state and federal disaster assistance was provided throughout this and several other affected Louisiana parishes in the aftermath of the hurricane. Photo by Barb Sturner/FEMA

Plaquemines Parish, La., September 23, 2012 -- Special signage helps t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-09-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- Dr. Angie Besendorfer, assistant superintendent of Joplin Schools, discusses the district's recovery challenges and opportunities during a nationwide Think Tank that was hosted in Joplin. Joplin Schools were particularly hard hit by an EF-5 tornado in May 2011 that devastated one-third of the city and damaged or destroyed half of the district's 20 buildings, including Joplin High School. Photo by Barb Sturner/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- Dr. Angie Besendorfer, assista...

The original database describes this as: Title: Think Tank on Pre-Disaster Recovery Planning Production Date: 05/15/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- Dr. Angie Besendorfer, assistant superintendent... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- More than 40 Joplin officials and community leaders gathered to share lessons learned from a devastating May 2011 tornado as part of a nationwide Think Tank teleconference on pre-disaster recovery planning hosted at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. Photo by Barb Sturner/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- More than 40 Jo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Recovery Think Tank Shares Lessons Learned Production Date: 05/15/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 15, 2012 -- More than 40 Joplin officials and community leade... More

Flooding - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 14, 2012 -- Four years after record flooding devastated the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library (NCSML) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dignitaries reopen the restored, expanded and elevated museum. FEMA funded about $5 million of the nearly $25 million price tag as part of Iowa's 2008 flood recovery. From left: Mr. Peter Zelenak, Charge d'Affaires a. i. , Embassy of the Slovak Republic; Gail Naughton, NCSML president and CEO; His Excellency Petr Gandalovic, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States and U. S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA). Barb Sturner/FEMA

Flooding - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 14, 2012 -- Four years after recor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Grand Reopening - National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Production Date: 07/14/2012 Caption: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 14, 2012 -- Four years after record fl... More

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano presents the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience to Jane Cage and the citizens of Joplin at the community's 2-year tornado anniversary ceremony. Cage heads the Joplin Area Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, a citizen-based group that was begun with the help of FEMA after the city was devastated by an EF 5 tornado in May 2011 to help guide the community's long-term recovery. Rescorla died on 9/11 after helping to save scores of Morgan Stanley employees from one of the World Trade Center towers. This is the first national presentation of the DHS award in his honor. Seated in the background from left: Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Recovery ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Award ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ resil... More

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano (left) presents a medal and framed award to Jane Cage and the citizens of Joplin in honor of the resiliency they have shown in their recovery following a devastating 2011 tornado. DHS' Rick Rescorla National Award for Resiliency, honors Rick Rescorla who died on 9/11 while helping to save scores of colleagues at Morgan Stanley in one of the World Trade Center towers. FEMA and local resident Cage helped organize the Joplin Area Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, a citizens-based community group formed to help guide Joplin's long-term recovery. This is the first national presentation of the award, which was delivered during the city's 2-year tornado anniversary ceremony. Seated in background from left: Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles and Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano (left) pre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ resilience ^ dhs ^ Janet Napoli... More

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (left) presents the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience to Jane Cage and the citizens of Joplin, MO for their efforts to help the community recover from a devastating 2011 tornado. Cage heads the Joplin Area Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, a citizen-based group formed to help guide Joplin's rebuilding. The award, given for just the second time, was presented during the city's 2-year tornado anniversary ceremony. Seated in background from left: Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles, City Manager Mark Rohr, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Matt Erskine, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, U.S. Department of Commerce. FEMA continues to support the community's long-term recovery. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Recovery ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ resilience ^ ... More

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- Jane Cage, chair of the Joplin Area Citizens Advisory Recovery Team (CART), talks about the importance of community resiliency during the city's 2-year tornado anniversary ceremony after receiving the first national presentation of the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resiliency from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. FEMA recovery specialists helped organize the citizen-based group that Cage has led for nearly 2 years. CART has continuously helped citizens explore ways to re-imagine and recover tornado-impacted areas and works closely with local officials, governmental and non-governmental agencies and long-term recovery planners. Seated in background: Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. Barb Sturner/FEMA

Joplin, Mo., May 22, 2013 -- Jane Cage, chair of the Joplin Area Citiz...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Barb Sturner City/State: Joplin, MO Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ resilience ^ speci... More