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Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are left with heavily damaged residences after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are lef... More

Tornado - Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FCO (Federal Coordinating Officer DR-1971-AL), shares a laugh with local residents during a meeting at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville. Three tornadoes destroyed a large portion of Rainsville on April 27th. Currently the FEMA ESF#14 team is working closely with Rainsville to rebuild the community to be better and stronger than before. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building the Future Together Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FCO (Federal Coordinating Officer D... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - An over-sized crane repairs a gapping section of Hurricane Creek Train Bridge, after an April 27th tornado ripped through the center of it. Hurricane Creek Bridge is the oldest and longest railroad bridge in the south east, built between 1909 and 1913. It is now owned by Alabama Southern Railroad, an 85 mile track running east from Columbus, MS to Birmingham, AL. Repair on the bridge began on May 25th and are expected to continue through November. Currently, trains are being rerouted to through Birmingham. The community of Holt is working closely with FEMA to create a long term recovery plan. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - An over-sized crane repairs ...

The original database describes this as: Title: History Rising after Destruction Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - An over-sized crane repairs a gapping section of Hurrican... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - Welders straighten steel to repair a section of Hurricane Creek Train Bridge, after an April 27th tornado ripped through the center of it. Hurricane Creek Bridge is the oldest and longest railroad bridge in the south east, built between 1909 and 1913. It is now owned by Alabama Southern Railroad, an 85 mile track running east from Columbus, MS to Birmingham, AL. Repair on the bridge began on May 25th and are expected to continue through November. Currently, trains are being rerouted through to Birmingham. The community of Holt is working closely with FEMA to create a long term recovery plan.

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - Welders straighten steel to r...

The original database describes this as: Title: Forging On Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - Welders straighten steel to repair a section of Hurricane Creek Train Bridge, af... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - Construction workers build the foundation to repair a section of Hurricane Creek Train Bridge, after an April 27th tornado ripped through the center of it. Hurricane Creek Bridge is the oldest and longest railroad bridge in the south east, built between 1909 and 1913. It is now owned by Alabama Southern Railroad, an 85 mile track running east from Columbus, MS to Birmingham, AL. Repair on the bridge began on May 25th and are expected to continue through November. Currently, trains are being rerouted to through Birmingham. The community of Holt is working closely with FEMA to create a long term recovery plan.

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - Construction workers build t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Going the Distance Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - Construction workers build the foundation to repair a section of Hurric... More

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - A bulldozer hoists concrete buckets to repair a section of Hurricane Creek Train Bridge, after an April 27th tornado ripped through the center of it. Hurricane Creek Bridge is the oldest and longest railroad bridge in the south east, built between 1909 and 1913. It is now owned by Alabama Southern Railroad, an 85 mile track running east from Columbus, MS to Birmingham, AL. Repair on the bridge began on May 25th and are expected to continue through November. Currently, trains are being rerouted to through Birmingham. The community of Holt is working closely with FEMA to create a long term recovery plan. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - A bulldozer hoists concrete ...

The original database describes this as: Title: The High Road to Recovery Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Holt, Ala. , August 19, 2011 - A bulldozer hoists concrete buckets to repair a section of Hurri... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- President Bush (far left) tours the tornado damaged Enterprise High School in Alabama. The President declared this and other parts of Alabama federal disaster areas . Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- Preside...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, 02/19/2008 -- AmeriCorps Emergency Team (ERT) members based in Mobile, Alabama, remove debris from a home destroyed by an EF4 tornado that struck Macon County, Tennessee Feb. 5. The regionally-based volunteers join other AmeriCorps youth to assist in debris removal and other recovery tasks in similar disasters. Tim Tyson/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Anniston, Ala., June 3, 2013 -- (Left to Right) Patrick Conroy, from the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colo., Haskey Bryant from the Jefferson County Department of Health in Birmingham, Ala., and Police Officer Michael Connolly, from the Boston Police Department Crime Scene Response Unit spoke at the Center for Domestic Preparedness's 15th Anniversary celebration. The topics focused on the healthcare response to Aurora's theater shooting, the environmental response to Alabama's 2011 tornado outbreak, and response following the Boston Marathon bombing. Each speaker previously trained at the CDP and credit their response to training. Photo by Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Anniston, Ala., June 3, 2013 -- (Left to Right) Patrick Conroy, from t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Shannon Arledge City/State: Anniston, AL Categories: CDP ^ Ceremony ^ Training Photographs Relating to Disa... More

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Center leave for Alabama in the MCOV's (Mobile Communications Office Vehicles) for deployment to help with recovery efforts after the devastating tornados ripped through the South. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlan...

The original database describes this as: Title: MCOV leaves for Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Center leave for Alaba... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate met with Senator Shelbey and Representatives Aderholt and Sewell. Together, along with members of the Alabama National Guard, and thanks to their helicopter support, the group did an aerial damage surveillance tour from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Crai...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial damage surveillance tour from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Crai... More

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Center secure generators to the trailer for deployment to Alabama to help with recovery efforts after the devastating tornados ripped through the South. FEMA already has resources in the state. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlan...

The original database describes this as: Title: Generators leave for Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Center secure gen... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Alabama Governor Bentley speaks to media.

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Bradley Carroll taken on 04/28/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in... More

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Cente load pallets of water onto truck trailers for deployment to Alabama to help with recovery efforts after the devastating tornados ripped through the South. FEMA already has resources in the state. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlan...

The original database describes this as: Title: Essential supplies head to Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Cente load ... More

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Center load generators for deployment to Alabama to help with recovery efforts after devastating tornados ripped through the South. FEMA already has resources in the State. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlan...

The original database describes this as: Title: Generators leave for Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Center load gener... More

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Cente load pallets of water onto truck trailers for deployment to Alabama to help with recovery efforts after the devastating tornados ripped through the South. FEMA already has resources in the state. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlan...

The original database describes this as: Title: Essential supplies leave for Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- FEMA personnel at the Atlanta Distribution Cente loa... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Administrator Craig Fugate praised the the first responders, non-profit and faith-based organizations, as well as members of the general public for their courage, their quick response and tireless efforts to save lives and help the disaster survivors.

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tuscaloosa AL press conference Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Administrator Crai... More

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Staff at the Atlanta Distribution Center load pallets of water, tarps and generators onto trucks heading for the Alabama Incident Support Base.

Tornado - Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Staff at the Atlanta Distri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Atlanta Distribution Center Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Staff at the Atlanta Distribution Center load pallets of wate... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate speaks with Phil May, FEMA Region IV Administrator, prior to meeting with State and local officials and disaster survivors.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fug...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Visits Disaster Survivors in Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate ... More

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , April 29, 2011 - Frank Hardy's home in Pratt City was demolished on April 27, 2011 when deadly tornadoes swept through Alabama. Under the direction of Hardy's high school friend Stan Smith, an architect with FD Moon & Company in Atlanta, the house is being rebuilt with wind-resistant construction techniques. FEMA photo/Frank Hardy

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , April 29, 2011 - Frank Hardy's home in ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Rebuilding Pratt City Production Date: 04/29/2011 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , April 29, 2011 - Frank Hardy's home in Pratt City was demolished on April 27, 2... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. This truckload of generators is heading out to areas without power. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA generators head to areas without power in Alabama Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. FEMA's Bond Luddeke discusses logistics with an U. S . Airforce officer. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Bond Luddeke discusses logistics with an U.S .Airforce officer. Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setti... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. Trucks line up to get checked in by FEMA personnel to inventory what supplies are coming in and out. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: Trucks get checked in to deliver supplies in Alabama Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident S... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. FEMA MCOV's (Mobile Communications Office Vehicles) are already deploying to hard hit areas to start the emerency assistance registration process for surviors in need. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA getting supplies out to Alabama Survivors Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel fuel and test the generators before deployment. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel fuel and test generators for Alabama Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is s... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. U. S. Airforce and FEMA load water onto an MCOV. FEMA MCOV's (Mobile Communications Office Vehicles) are already deploying to hard hit areas to start the emerency assistance registration process for surviors in need. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: U.S. Airforce and FEMA working to get water to Alabama survivors Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up a... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incident Support Base at Maxwell Airforce Base in Alabama to stage generators, water, Meals ready to Eat (MRE), and other supplies that Alabama emergency management can direct where the need is and get them there quickly. FEMA MCOV's (Mobile Communcations Office Vehicles) are already deploying to hard hit areas to start the emerency assistance registration process for surviors in need. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an I...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA MCOV leaves to deploy to a hard hit area in Alabama Production Date: 04/30/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , April 30, 2011 -- FEMA is setting up an Incide... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Seen here at a disaster services staging area, members of the Alabama Air National Guard (117th Air Refueling Wing) provide security. FEMA, the State, and the Department of Defense are partners in responding to disasters such as the deadly tornadoes which struck this community in April. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Seen here a...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard Provides Security in Alabama Disaster Area Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Seen here at a disaster servic... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Volunteers from religious organizations pitch in to tarp this church after severe tornadoes destroyed the roof. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Volunteers from religi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Volunteers from religious ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaste...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors ret...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors ret...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- This Pratt City resident is beginning to clean up after a deadly April tornado destroyed his home. In response to the State's request, a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been signed to bring in FEMA resources to help individuals and governmental agencies recover from this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- This Pratt ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damaged Home in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- This Pratt City resident is beginning to clean up after ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Residents begin cleanup after a deadly April tornado destroyed almost all homes in a several block area of the Pratt City community. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program can help storm victims recover after application is made and eligibility determined. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Residents b...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents Begin Cleanup after Deadly Alabama Tornadoes Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Residents begin cleanup after a d... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Power crews work to restore power to those affected in the recent tornado catastrophe. President Obama signed Alabama's major disaster declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in areas struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 15, 2011, and continuing. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Power crews work to re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Power crews work to restor... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in area's struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors ret...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Crews use chain saws to free roadways, structures, and public utilities from fallen trees after severe tornadoes caused catastrophic damage to the Pleasant grove communities. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Crews use chain saws t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Crews use chain saws to fr... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors search through the debris for their belongings created from recent tornadoes that affected the Alabama region. FEMA, through our regional offices in Atlanta, GA and Philadelphia, PA, has been in close contact and coordination with state emergency management officials, and stands ready to support states, if requested. FEMA has personnel on the ground in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors sea...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors search ... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Homes and properties destroyed by the tornado April 27th await cleanup and recovery. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Homes and properties destr...

The original database describes this as: Title: One of many homes destroyed in Tuscaloosa Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Homes and properties destroyed by the tornado ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- A Red Cross volunteer cleans up after a deadly April tornado destroyed this home in the Pratt City community. The Red Cross and FEMA are partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- A Red Cross...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Volunteer at Work after Alabama Tornado Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- A Red Cross volunteer cleans up after ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors ret...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Members of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service are reporting to a staging area in the tornado devastated Pratt City community. Local first responders like this group are critical elements of initial disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Members of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Search and Rescue Workers in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Members of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service a... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate answers questions at a press conference in tornado damaged Pratt City. Administrator Fugate is here with other local, state, and federal partners in response to deadly April tornadoes which devastated this area. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Admini...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate answers quest... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Personnel from the Alabama National Guard 117th Air Refueling Wing assist local police in providing traffic control and security in this Pratt City tornado devastated area. State and local law enforcement are critical FEMA partners while assisting disaster impacted residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Personnel from the Alabama...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard Security at Alabama Tornado Site Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Personnel from the Alabama National Guar... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- A Red Cross Disaster Relief truck provides meals to residents and workers at the Pratt City deadly April tornado site. The Red Cross and FEMA are partners in providing emergency services to disaster survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- A Red Cross...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Disaster Relief Truck at Alabama Tornado Site Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- A Red Cross Disaster Relief truc... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 --Shoulder patch of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service which provided first responder services to seek out and rescue injured or lost victims of the deadly April tornadoes. Local and state agencies as these are FEMA partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 --Shoulder pat...

The original database describes this as: Title: Shoulder Patch of Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 --Shoulder patch of the Birmingham Fi... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors ret...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors return ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Severe damages occurred in Alabama after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes, cars and personal property in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Severe damages occurre...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Severe damages occurred in... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- At a disaster services staging area in the Pratt City community, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate greets a member of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service as Birmingham Fire Chief I. J. Brooks looks on. Administrator Fugate is here in response to the Alabama Presidential Disaster Declaration based on the deadly April tornadoes. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- At a disast...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- At a disaster services staging area in the Pr... More

Tornado - Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors search for their belongings after a tornado destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors search for their be...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors search for their belong... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Storm damage from the April deadly tornadoes has caused this home to be condemned by the City. FEMA Housing Assistance may provide help to eligible homeless victims. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Storm damag...

The original database describes this as: Title: Condemnation Sign on Alabama Tornado Affected Home Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Storm damage from the April deadly to... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his pet after rescuing him from the the rubble of his mother's home for four days in Pleasant Grove, AL. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders include local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his p... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Lives interrupted, and material possessions scattered about after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Lives interrupted, and...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Lives interrupted, and mat... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God recreation van was heavily damaged after a series of tornadoes destroyed the church in rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino and local officials speak to the press at the Huntsville Airport. Deputy Serino is in Alabama to meet with local officials regarding the FEMA response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy at Press Conference in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino and ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. The administration's top priority is to continue supporting the governors and their communities as recovery efforts continue. The recovery process is going to be a long effort but FEMA and its partners will be standing with all of the affected families, neighborhoods and communities every step of the way. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God community and recreation center was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. The administration's top priority is to continue supporting the governors and their communities as recovery efforts continue. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino (center) talks with local officials at the Huntsville Airport regarding the FEMA response to the deadly April storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy with Local Officials in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino (ce... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- At a disaster services center in a parking lot, this sign is posted to help storm survivors reconnect with missing pets. This area experienced catastrophic destruction from the April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- At a d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Missing Pets Sign at Disaster Site in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- At a disaster services center in a pa... More

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino tours the North Alabama counties that have been affected by recent severe tornados. PDA teams flew aerials over Cullman, Dekalb, Lawrence and Marshall counties while speaking to disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator aerial tour Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino tours the Nort... More

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (L), discusses the ongoing tornado response with volunteers and Art Faulkner (R), Alabama Emergency Management Agency Director. This group of volunteers is helping to deploy staged food and water, and the power had just gone out in the distribution center.

Tornado - Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Deputy Administrator Rich ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Serino Meets with Volunteers in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Huntsville, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (L), dis... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm survivors search for possessions and assess damage. FEMA Individual Assistance resources can help victims recover from the catastrophic April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Recovery Process Begins in Tornado Ravaged Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm survivors search for posse... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapped like match sticks after a series of deadly tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapped l... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Incredible force is represented in the form of debris piles after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Incredible force is re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Incredible force is repres... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush to bring power back to the grid after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush to br... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm survivors begin the process of recovery. A Presidential Disaster Declaration brings FEMA to help victims of the catastrophic April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Ravaged Home in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm survivors begin the process of recovery. A P... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- A storm survivor looks for possessions in her destroyed home. A Presidential Disaster Declaration provides FEMA Individual Assistance to help affected residents recover from the catastrophic April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- A stor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm Survivor Searches Destroyed Home for Possessions Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- A storm survivor looks for p... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her daughter survey the damages to their home after a tornado destroyed the structure. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her da...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her daught... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- A storm survivor searches for possessions in the rubble of her home. FEMA Individual Assistance may help affected residents recover from the catastrophic April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- A stor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm Survivor Searches Destroyed Home for Possessions Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- A storm survivor searches fo... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Most homes in this neighborhood look like this. A Presidential Disaster Declaration brings FEMA Individual Assistance Housing resources which may help homeless survivors recover from the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Most h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Destruction in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Most homes in this neighborhood look like this. A P... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm survivors are issued "Resident" Permits to allow them to get into their neighborhood to begin the process of recovery. National Guard and local police provide tight security to prevent looting of homes damaged by the catastrophic April tornado. FEMA resources have been requested and a Presidential Disaster Declaration has been done to make that happen. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents Return to Damaged Homes in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Storm survivors are issued "Resident" ... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Tuscaloosa County now has a functioning Emergency Management Agency (EMA) with Help from FEMA MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support). The previous EMA was destroyed in the April 27th tornado, and this tempory one has been set up at the Alabama Fire College. MERS provides 24 phone lines and internet connectivity through satellite, so it can be deployed from anywhere. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Tuscaloosa County now has ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA helps Tuscaloosa County with Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Production Date: 05/03/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Tuscaloosa County n... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Workers begin removal and salvage of what remains of the Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC was destroyed in the April 27th tornado, and a temporary one has been set up at the Alabama Fire College with help from the FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) to provide communications. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Workers begin removal and ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris removal begins at Tuscaloosa County EOC Production Date: 05/03/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Workers begin removal and salvage of what... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A storm survivor stands amidst catastrophic damage from the deadly storm and tornado which struck here in April. FEMA Individual Assistance housing resources may assist eligible storm survivors with temporary housing. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A storm survi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm Survivor at Destroyed Home Site in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A storm survivor stands amidst catastroph... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This home and neighborhood was devastated by the deadly storm and tornado which struck here in April. A Presidential Disaster Declaration has activated FEMA resources to assist storm survivors in recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This home and...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Home in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This home and neighborhood was devastated by the deadly storm and ... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Bob Jensen and Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meet with citizens impacted by the April 27th tornado, and discuss how to register with FEMA. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Tim Burkitt taken on 05/04/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Bob ... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Alabama National Guard Military Police guard the heavily damaged neighborhoods to prevent looting and enforce a curfew. As cleanup efforts move forward, state health officials said the greatest impact is now the emotional, especially for the youngest survivors; simply driving past the enormous destruction each day, hearing stories of survival has a great toll on the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Alabama National Guard Milita...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alabama National Guard secures the disaster perimeter. Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Alabama National Guard Military Poli... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Concord, AL, May 4, 2011- Volunteers from the Concord Baptist Church fold donated clothing for distribution to the disaster survivors in the community. The effects of the April 27th tornado outbreak that struck Alabama, has a staggering 238 lives lost; approximately 18,000 homes lost, and insurance estimates at 2 to 4 billion. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Concord, AL, May 4, 2011- Vol...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers sort donation at a community center Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Concord, AL, May 4, 2011- Volunteers from th... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne talks with Concord Fire Chief R. H. Miller and Chaplain Mickey Bell. He explained FEMA's role in helping communities and individuals recover from the April 27th tornado, and how they can help spread the word about registration with FEMA. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Michael Byrnne Tours towns around Birmingham, Al. Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) M... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- To date, approximately 1. 5 million cubic yards of the debris has been removed from the affected areas. The debris removal crews are working around the clock to clean the right of ways of the aftermath. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- To date, approximately 1. 5 m...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/04/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- To date, approximately 1. 5 milli... More

Severe Storm - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Mrs. Sheree Fugate (center-wife of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate), Red Cross National Headquarters Manager of Disaster Services, Katherine Galifianakis (left), and Red Cross Worker Michelle Perkins confer at the Jefferson County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center #3. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in responding to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Mrs. Sheree Fugate (ce...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Representatives at Disaster Recovery Center in AL Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Mrs. Sheree Fugate (center-wi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Rita Egan speaks with a member of the Arkansas Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Team. Faith-based and volunteer organizations from many states are important partners with FEMA in responding to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA Public In...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO with Faith-based Volunteer Worker in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Rita ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At the Bethel Baptist Church disaster recovery service center, a work crew sign-in location organizes volunteer efforts. Volunteer disaster relief services by faith-based organizations are an important part of the overall recovery effort for storm survivors. FEMA is here in response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At the Bethe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteer Work Crew Sign in at Faith-based Disaster Center in Al Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At the Bethel Baptist Ch... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousands of cubic yards of debris, millions of cubic yards remain on private property, which will have to be moved to the right of way. Disaster survivors begin the hard work of recovery, and take measures to remove the debris from their properties. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris removal in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousands of cubic yards of debris, millio... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A church sign announces FEMA's arrival as a State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now located in this church building. FEMA is here in response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A church sign ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center at Church in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A church sign announces FEMA's arrival as a S... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Larry Harris, volunteer with the Alabama Southern Baptist Disaster Relief organization, delivers ice to a storm survivor, as FEMA Public Information Officer Rita Egan observes. Faith-based and other volunteers are important FEMA partners in response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Larry Harris...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faith-based Organization Delivers Ice to Storm Survivors in AL Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Larry Harris, volunteer wi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This catastrophic damage resulted from the deadly storm and tornado which struck here in April. A Presidential Disaster Declaration has activated FEMA resources to assist storm survivors in recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This catastro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial View of Tornado Damage in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This catastrophic damage resulted from the deadly... More

Severe Storm - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At the Bethel Baptist Church disaster recovery service center, volunteers are assigned locations and times for participation. Volunteer disaster relief services by faith based organizations are an important part of the overall recovery effort. FEMA is here in response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At the Bethel Baptist ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faith-based Disaster Service Center Sign in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At the Bethel Baptist Church disaster... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A fire truck displays an American flag from the top of it's ladder next to a destroyed building. Damaged public buildings may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance funds to recover from the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A fire truck d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fire Truck at Disaster Scene in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A fire truck displays an American flag from the top... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Hueytown, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Mobile Command Center is in place at a disaster site to assist with security and communication. FEMA, state, and local agencies are partners in responding to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Hueytown, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- The Jefferson...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sheriff's Office Command Center at Disaster Site in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Hueytown, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Alabama National Guard personnel provide security in this devastated neighborhood as power company contractors work to restore poles and lines destroyed by the deadly storm and tornado which struck here in April. A Presidential Disaster Declaration has activated FEMA resources to assist storm survivors in recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Alabama Natio...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard and Contractors at Disaster Site in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Alabama National Guard personne... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Mrs. Sheree Fugate (right--wife of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and a representative of the Red Cross), and FEMA Public Information Officer Denise Everhart speak at the Jefferson County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center #3. Mrs. Fugate is an advocate for disaster response which includes consideration of the functional needs and accessibility of disabled storm survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in responding to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Mrs. Sheree ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO and Wife of Administrator at DRC in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Mrs. Sheree Fugate (right--wife of F... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousands of cubic yards of debris, millions of cubic yards of debris remain on private property which will have to be moved to the right of way. Disaster survivors begin the hard work of recovery, and take measures to remove the debris from their properties. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Searching for belongings in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousands of cubic yards of debr... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Pat Kennedy of FEMA explains to tornado survivor Darla Hays how to register with FEMA to start the recovery process. FEMA personnel are in all of Alabama's declared counties getting the word out on how to register. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Pat Kennedy of FEMA ex...

The original database describes this as: Title: Getting the word out to register with FEMA in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Pat Kennedy of FEMA explains t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Larry Harris, volunteer with the Alabama Southern Baptist Disaster Relief organization, delivers ice, as FEMA Community Relations Specialist Mark Wilson waits to finish telling the storm survivor about FEMA services. Faith-based and other volunteers are important FEMA partners in response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Larry Harris...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA CR and Volunteer at Survivors Home in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Larry Harris, volunteer with the Alaba... More

Severe Storm - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This catastrophic damage resulted from the deadly storm and tornado which struck here in April. A Presidential Disaster Declaration has activated FEMA resources to assist storm survivors in recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This catastrophic damag...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial View of Tornado Damage in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- This catastrophic damage resulted from the deadly... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A Texas Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteer worker and vehicle are set up in a local church parking lot. Faith-based organizations provide rapid response services and are FEMA partners in helping April tornado survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A Texas Southe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faith-based Volunteer Worker and Vehicle in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- A Texas Southern Baptist Disaster Relie... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- The Alabama power company places new fittings for transformers on newly set poles. After powerful tornadoes struck the area, power-lines were damaged, and severe damages to the grid were sustained. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- The Alabama power company pla...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alabama power company Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- The Alabama power company places new fittings for transformers on new... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At a church disaster recovery service center, a local restaurant prepares food for free distribution to storm survivors. Volunteer disaster relief services by the private sector are an important part of the overall recovery effort. FEMA is here in response to the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At a church ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Private Sector Food Relief for Storm Survivors in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Bessemer, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- At a church disaster recovery s... More

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