Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- This house fared well and received only minor cosmetic damage from Hurricane Ike because of mitigating protective measures taken. Storm panels over every opening and being on stilts contributed to protecting this structure from high winds and storm surge. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA
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Title: A hurricane ready home in Texas
Production Date: 09/30/2008
Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- This house fared well and received only minor cosmetic damage from Hurricane Ike because of mitigating protective measures taken. Storm panels over every opening and being on stilts contributed to protecting this structure from high winds and storm surge. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA
Photographer Name: Robert Kaufmann
City/State: Galveston, TX
Disasters: Texas Hurricane Ike (DR-1791)
Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Categories: Mitigation
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Date
30/09/2008
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