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Cherokee, N.C., March 11, 2013 -- Annette Wright, a FEMA Region IV Contracting Officer, is working with Curtis Wildcatt, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribal Employment Rights Office (EBCI-TERO) Compliance Officer with to insure that Native American vendors are qualified to do business with the federal government on a national level. The training session is designed to train TERO employees on how to register Native American vendors with EBCI with federal government contracting opportunities. This training has allowed a local Native American company, Qualla Security to be contracted to provide security services to the Joint Field Office. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 15, 2013 -- Annette Wright, a FEMA Region IV Procurement officer, conducts a one on one workshop for potential federal contractors at the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) tribal office. Contractors interested in applying for federal contracts must use the System for Award Management System (SAM) website to register as contractors so that they may be eligible for contract work. FEMA is working representatives of the EBCI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which which sustained damage during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 15, 2013 -- Annette Wright, a FEMA Region IV Procurement officer, conducts a one on one workshop for potential federal contractors at the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI) tribal office. Contractors interested in applying for federal contracts must use the System for Award Management System (SAM) website to register as contractors so that they may be eligible for contract work. Jesse Zimmerman a FEMA Videographer is documenting the workshop. FEMA is working representatives of the EBCI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which which sustained damage during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 14, 2013 -- Michael Bolch, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer answers questions from reporter about what FEMA is doing in Cherokee, NC before a training session for Tribal contractors who are members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (ECBI) officials and interested in providing services to FEMA. FEMA is working representatives of the ECBI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which were damaged during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 14, 2013 -- Annette Wright, a FEMA Region IV Procurement officer conducts a workshop for native company owners interested in working with FEMA in Cherokee, NC. FEMA is working representatives of the EBCI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which were damaged during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 19, 2013 -- Walt Kruski, a FEMA Public Assistance specialist works with representatives from the Eastern Band Cherokee Indian (EBCI) Emergency Response community attending an Applicant Kickoff meeting in Cherokee, NC. FEMA is working with the EBCI tribe and representatives from the State of North Carolina to provide services to the tribe and its' residents affected by severe storms in January. This is the first time that a Federally recognized Native American tribe was able to apply for direct assistance from FEMA. Jesse Zimmerman, a FEMA videographer documents the meeting. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 12, 2013 -- This is one of the hand outs being provided to attendants at the first kick off meeting for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (ECBI) officials. FEMA is working representatives of the ECBI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which were damaged during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 12, 2013 -- Glen Sachtleben, FEMA Region IV IMAT and Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer answers questions from participants at the first kick off meeting for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (ECBI) officials. FEMA is working representatives of the ECBI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which were damaged during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 20, 2013 -- Richard Pulse (middle), a FEMA Public Assistance (PA) specialist reviews areas in Cherokee, NC tribal areas that sustained damage during the January winter storm event He is joined by Denny Ensley (left), The Eastern Band Cherokee Indian (ECBI) Housing and Community Development department and David Vaughan (right) from the NC Emergency Management Department PA Grants Manager. FEMA is working with the EBCI tribe and representatives from the State of North Carolina to provide services to the tribe and its' residents affected by severe storms in January. This is the first time that a Federally recognized Native American tribe was able to apply for direct assistance from FEMA. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 11, 2013 -- Annette R. Wirght, Region 4 FEMA Contracting Officer is working with Curtis Wildcatt, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribal Employment Rights Office (EBCI-TERO) Compliance Officer with to insure that Native American vendors are qualified to do business with the federal government on a national level. The training session is designed to train TERO employees on how to register Native American vendors with EBCI with federal government contracting opportunities. This training has allowed a local Native American company, Qualla Security to be contracted to provide security services to the JFO. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch

City/State: Cherokee, NC

Keywords: FEMA Cherokee Nation training federal contracts ^ Training ^ FEMA ^ Cherokee Nation ^ federal contracts

Disasters: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4103)

Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm

Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Federal Partners ^ FEMA Event ^ Public Assistance ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ Training ^ Tribal

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[Assignment: 59-CF-DS-26500-06] Official portrait of Annette Cocchiaro, Acting Director, Office of Commissary and Recreation Staff, Bureau of Administration [Photographer: Ann Thomas--State] [59-CF-DS-26500-06_DSC_0193.JPG]

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Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 26, 2010 -- Massive Debris basins at Pickins yard are cleaned after recent heavy rains caused landslides, mudslides and flooding to the region. Under the Public Assistance declaration State and local governments are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Office of the Administrator - Native Americans in Arizona - image of the Tohono O'odham Nation, Hualapai Tribe, Havasupai Indian Tribe, and the Havasupai Indian Reservation [412-APD-1099-2012-10-09_AZNativeAm__132.jpg]

Trinity Petrokovitch, age 3, daughter of STAFF SGT. Roberta Petrokovitch, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, plays with a windmill toy that she acquired while exploring the many displays at the 2007 Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Air Show on Feb. 24, 2007.(U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released)

A soldier from the U.S. Army's Golden Knights flies the American flag to a drop zone on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma air field as the National Anthem is sung to open the 2007 Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Air Show on Feb. 24, 2007.(U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released)

Cherokee, N.C., March 21, 2013 -- Principal Chief, Michell Hicks, of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation (EBCI) visits FEMA's Green Hornet, a self-contained operational unit in Cherokee, NC. FEMA is working with members of the Eastern Band Cherokee Indians and North Carolina officials, on various public assistance projects which were damaged during a severe winter storm in January. This is the first time that a Federally recognized Native American tribe was able to apply for direct assistance from FEMA. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 10, 2007 -- Severe storms causes extensive flooding in Lewis County Washington. Floodwaters destoy farms, roads, businesses and homes for thousands of residents. The December 8th disaster destroyed this mobile home park. Workers remove destroyed housing. With a Federal Declaration FEMA responds with assistance to state and local governments. The aid will help individuals and local governments in the recovery efforts. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Team, Battle Color Detachment, based out of Marine Barracks 8th and I, perform the Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony, on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2007, aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., parade deck. The Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., commences the performing 2007 season for the Battle Color Detachment, which consists of over 400 performances in the U.S. and abroad.The Marine Corps Silent Drill Team is world renowned for their ability to meticulously carry out all movements with an M Rifle without spoken commands.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Annette Spurgeon) (Released)

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , September 20, 2011 -- Equal Rights Specialist James E. Parker leads a training session for FEMA workers deployed to Joplin. The Equal Rights Trilogy of classes is mandatory for all FEMA workers on a yearly basis. This and other in-field training supports FEMA's goals by improving the competencies of specialists "to prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the potential effects of all types of disasters and emergencies on the American people. " Jace Anderson/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Melinda McDonough, team leader of Community Relations Team31, with her team in front the training ship TS Kennedy. From left, Robert Staat, Allen Avery, Mishana Egan, Melinda McDonough, Don Jacobson, Annette Ambrosio,and Bryan English. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments , voluntary faith-based and community -based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Ed Edahl

Living Legacy Awards event, recognizing contributions to Native American arts promotion, at Department of Interior headquarters, Washington, D.C.

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