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Buras, La., May 15, 2013 -- The Buras Volunteer Fire Department was provided with $4.7 from FEMA to rebuild following Hurricane Katrina. FEMA has provided public assistance funding and grants to rebuild infrastructures destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Buras, La., May 15, 2013 -- The Buras Public Library was provided with $4.7 million from FEMA to rebuild following Hurricane Katrina. FEMA has provided public assistance funding and grants to rebuild infrastructures destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Buras, La., May 14, 2013 -- Buras High School and Port Sulphur High School Science Building were consolidated into one, South Plaquemines High School following Hurricane Katrina. FEMA provided $50,604,791.66 to fund construction of the new facility, which is elevated 19 feet above grate to meet DFIRM requirements and has two classroom wings and a gym/auditorium and cafeteria wing. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Slidell, La., April 26, 2013 -- The Our Lady of Lourdes campus in Slidell was inundated with 7 feet of floodwater and a 15-foot storm surge during Hurricane Katrina, severely damaging buildings. FEMA obligated $23 million to replace several structures on the campus, including multiple classroom buildings, a gymnasium and cafeteria. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Katrina destroyedt the town of Buras including damaging the water tank. FEMA is helping Local governments get back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

Buras, La., April 12, 2009 -- FEMA contributed $7.9 million to rebuild the Buras Community Center, which was destroyed as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Port Sulphur, La., May 14, 2013 -- FEMA provided $13.9 million to replace the Plaquemines Parish School Board Learning Center, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina's high winds, storm surge and flooding. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , May 1, 2009 -- Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters caused extensive damages across the Delgado Community College campus and the Moss Memorial Library's learning resource center suffered the loss of much of its contents. FEMA obligated more than $20 million to help the college recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Manuel Broussard

Slidell, La., May 10, 2013 -- FEMA provided $770,103 towards construction of the Slidell City Hall following Hurricane Katrina. FEMA has provided public assistance funding and grants to rebuild infrastructures destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Buras, La., May 15, 2013 -- The Buras Auditorium was damaged by a 15 foot storm surge and 9 feet of residual floodwaters from Hurricane Katrina. To date, FEMA has funded $5 million for repairs to the auditorium, which is used for stage shows and performances, parish meetings, weddings and parties. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-05-15 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard

City/State: Buras, LA

Keywords: hurricane katrina ^ Buras Auditorium

Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603)

Disaster Types: Dam/Levee Break ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm

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New Orleans, La., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Archaeologists under contract to the Federal Emergency Management Agency survey land near Bayou St. John in New Orleans. The team discovered artifacts related to pre-historic and historic occupations along the bayou. This information was uncovered during a recent archaeological study funded under the HMGP program. Photo by Lillie Long/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Rodderdam Junction, N. Y. , September 27, 2011 -- The lock 9 Mohawk River Bridge was destroyed due to the heavy flooding caused from hurricane Irene and tropical storm Lee. FEMA is here to support the Counties and the State of New York by authorizing Public Assistance funding category A debris removal, and category B, emergency protective measures. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The Cameron Parish Health Unit received $279,386 in FEMA funding following Hurricane Rita's damages. Lillie Long/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Middleburgh, N. Y. , August 31, 2011 -- Damaged properties after Hurricane Irene passed through on August 28, 2011. President declares Disaster for State of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Irene. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to the West Virginia (WV), Army National Guard (ANG) help to remove debris from the streets in the town of Coalwood, West Virginia, after floodwaters almost destroyed this small community

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Red Hook, N. Y. , September 7, 2011 -- A sinkhole after Hurricane Irene passed through New York State on August 28, 2011. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 8, 2005 -- FEMA's US&R teams in route by helicopter to conduct a search in St. Bernard Parish, view the flooding in New Orleans. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Mississippi Air National Guard (MSANG) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Felix Gines, 209th Combat Regional Training Center, removes plasterboard from a Hurricane Katrina flood damaged home in D'Iberville, Mississippi (MS). The plasterboard must be removed because of mold that grew on it after it is submerged in the floodwaters from the storm surge

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 8, 2011 -- Downed power line after Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee passed through New York State. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , January 15, 2011 -- Val Reiss Park is a 33-acre recreational complex that sustained an estimated 10 feet of flood water throughout the park as a result of levee breaks during Hurricane Katrina. The original facility consisted of four baseball fields, one football/soccer field, a remote control car track, a gazebo, two concession stands, a rental hall and on-site parking. FEMA has obligated almost $10. 5 million for permanent work on the facility. FEMA/Manuel Broussard

St Bernard Parish, La., Sep. 21, 2008 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency spent more than $2.8 million to replace Gauthier Gym in St. Bernard Parish. The gym experienced over four feet of flooding and high winds which caused severe damage. Gioan Nguyen/FEMA

New Orleans, La., July 17, 2013 -- FEMA has worked closely with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office to help fund the replacement/consolidation of the kitchen warehouse. The new facility will house the new warehouse and main kitchen facility as well as a central plant to support other buildings in the criminal justice complex. Lillie Long/FEMA

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