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Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this market on Easter Sunday leaving a trail of broken merchandise and products on the floors. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of flooding in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of flooding in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in April 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of flooding in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Damaged Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Te More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV Administrator Phil May prepares to fly over flood damaged areas of Tennessee. FEMA is completing aerial preliminary damage assessments over Tennessee following the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed homes and businesses in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA R 4 Administrator Phil May on a helicopter in Tennessee Production Date: 05/04/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 4, 2010 -- Region IV Administrator Phi More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Road swept away by the sever storms and flooding. Public Assistance staff conducted preliminary damage assessments (PDA) in various municipalities through the Island. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Road swept away by the sever storms and flooding. More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Roads and pipes were destroyed by the landslides caused by the severe storms. Public Assistance staff participated in preliminary damage assessments (PDA) in various municipalities. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Roads and pipes were destroyed by the landslides ca More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rochaester, Minn. , June 23, 2010 --, Local, state and federal officials conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. An EF1 tornado struck the community on June 17, 2010. FEMA/Michael Mancino

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA/State PDA team in Minnesota Production Date: 06/23/2010 Caption: Rochaester, Minn. , June 23, 2010 --, Local, state and federal officials conduct Prelimin More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris form the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado litters the community pool. Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) have been conducted by local, state and federal agencies to determine eligibility for federal assistance. FEMA/Michael Mancino

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged community pool in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris form the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado litters the More

Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris from the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado is scattered along an entrance to the Wadena Deer Creek High School. Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) have been completed and will help to determine if the facility qualifies for federal assistance. FEMA/Michael Mancino

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged school in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris from the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado is scattere More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 21, 2010 -- This mobile home was destroyed by the EF4 tornado that struck this city on June 17, 2010. Local, state and federal agencies have conducted Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to determine if the city is eligible for federal funding. FEMA/Michael Mancino

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damage to a mobile home in Minnesota Production Date: 06/21/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 21, 2010 -- This mobile home was destroyed by the EF4 to More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The metal roof of the city community center was twisted and blown four city blocks when the EF4 tornado struck on Jun 17, 2010. Local, state and federal agencies have conducted Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to determine eligibility for federal assistance. FEMA/Michael Mancino

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damage and debris in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The metal roof of the city community center was tw More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The Wadena Deer Creek High School was severely damage by the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado. FEMA, local and state agencies have completed Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to determine if the structure qualifies for federal funding. FEMA/Michael Mancino

The original database describes this as: Title: Damagaed cars at a high school in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The Wadena Deer Creek High School was severel More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The surge of the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam leaves very little in its wake. The dam broke following heavy rains. FEMA, state, and county officials conducted assessments of the damage the week following the event. Josh deBerge/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage caused by dam failure in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The surge of the breach of the Lake Delhi Dam More

Flooding - Delhi, Iowa, July 29, 2010 -- This home sits atop what was once Lake Delhi. An 88-year-old dam failed during the early morning hours of July 24, 2010, leaving many homes with, at least, flooded basements and lower lying areas. FEMA, state and other officials are conducting and reviewing preliminary damage assessments. Jace Anderson/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Remnants of Lake Deli in Iowa Production Date: 07/29/2010 Caption: Delhi, Iowa, July 29, 2010 -- This home sits atop what was once Lake Delhi. An 88-year-old d More

Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The force of the rushing water from the breached 88-year-old Lake Delhi Dam in northeast Iowa caused this home and others to be impacted. FEMA, state and other officials have initiated preliminary damage assessments to determine the extent of the property damage. Josh deBerge/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood damaged mobile home and truck in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The force of the rushing water from the More

Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The Maquoketa river flows through the 30' wide hole left by the collapse of the dam after heavy rains. Federal, state and local officials are collating preliminary damage assessments from the northeast Iowa area. Josh deBerge/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Maquoketa River and damaged dam in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The Maquoketa river flows through the 30' w More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A resident of Leaf River, IL throws out food that was ruined when his home was flooded. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: A resident cleans up after recent flooding in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A resident of Leaf River, IL t More

Flooding - Chicago, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --FEMA Public Information officers(from l-r) Diego Alvarado and Gay Ruby make calls to media outlets about a press conference being held to discuss the preliminary damage assessments taking place in Chicago and the surrounding areas affected by flooding which took place in late July. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA public information officers making calls to media outlets in Illinois Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Chicago, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --FEMA Public In More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A ruined wheelchair sits in a home that was damaged when flood waters engulfed the town of Leaf River, IL. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with preliminary damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged wheelchair in a flood damaged home in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A ruined wheelchair sits in a More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Cedric Willis, a FEMA Individual Assistance representative inspects a home in Leaf River, IL that was flooded. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment Team in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 --Cedric Willis, a FEMA Individual Assist More

Flooding - Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Congressman Donald A. Manzullo, R-IL greets FEMA Public Affairs officer Gene Romano before a meeting with mayors, local and federal agency representatives to discuss the preliminary disaster assessments which are taking place after floods affected multiple areas in Illinois. The State of Illinois and FEMA are working together to provide information on the extent of damaged and will assist the Governor's office in his request for federal assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative and Congressman Manzullo in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Freeport, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- Congressman Donald A. Manzullo More

Flooding - Chicago, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --FEMA Public Information officers (from l-r) John Sagesse, Marquita Hynes and Darrell Habisch make calls to media outlets about a press conference being held to discuss the preliminary damage assessments(PDA) taking place in Chicago and the surrounding areas affected by flooding which took place in late July. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA public information officers making call to media outlets in Illinois Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Chicago, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --FEMA Public Inf More

Flooding - Warrenville, Ill. , August 11, 2010 --Kathy Allen (left), IEMA representative talks with Dan Shulman(left),FEMA External Affairs specialist and a member of the Warrenville, IL Public Works department about flooding that took place there in late July. FEMA is working with IEMA and conducting preliminary disaster assessments (PDA) in the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA assists IEMA with flood assessments Production Date: 08/11/2010 Caption: Warrenville, Ill. , August 11, 2010 --Kathy Allen (left), IEMA representative tal More

Flooding - Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A Leaf River Public Works employee looks at list of homes that were affected flood waters that engulfed the town. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist with damage assessments which may lead to a Federal assistance declaration. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment meeting in the field in Illinois Production Date: 08/04/2010 Caption: Leaf River, Ill. , August 4, 2010 -- A Leaf River Public Wo More

Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Alberto Pillot, a FEMA multilingual specialist talks to a resident in Cicero, IL whose home was flooded in late July. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDA) to determine if the state is eligible for federal assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with a resident of Illinois Production Date: 08/10/2010 Caption: Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Alberto Pillot, a FEMA multilingua More

Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations for Resources, Requirements and Assessments US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Lewis W. Crenshaw, Jr., tours the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas (TX), during Navy Week Houston. Sponsored by the Navy Office of Community Outreach, twenty such weeks are planned this year in cities throughout the Country

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Houston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sk2 John P. Stone, USN Release Status: Released to Publ More

Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations for Resources, Requirements and Assessments US Navy (USN) Vice Admiral (VADM) Lewis W. Crenshaw, Jr., tours the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas (TX), during Navy Week Houston. Sponsored by the Navy Office of Community Outreach, twenty such weeks are planned this year in cities throughout the Country

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Houston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Sk2 John P. Stone, USN Release Status: Released to Publ More

The periscope of the submarine HMS COURAGEOUS (S-106) is up, right, as the submarine makes assessments of the Harpoon missile damage aboard the radar picket escort ship USS HISSEM (DER-400) during testing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: Lewis Mitchell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Portrait of DoD Mr. Charles H. ChurchDirector for Advanced Concepts and Technology Assessments(Uncovered)U.S. Army PHOTO by Mr. Russell F. Roederer, CIV

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Russell F. Roederer, CIV, USA Release S More

Portrait of DoD Mr. Martin A. Meth Director for Industrial Capabilities and Assessments, Office of the Secretary of Defense (U.S. Army photo by Mr. Scott Davis) (Released) (PC-192727)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis, CIV Release Status: Releas More

Iraqi Red Crescent workers walk past a parked Red Crescent vehicle at a Jordanian operated hospital in the city of Fallujah, al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Nov. 24, 2004, during an assessment operation of several medical facilities in Fallujah to see how long it will take to get these facilities operational. These assessments are being done at the conclusion of the week-long battle by Multinational Forces against insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Cars traveling down this highway will find that there is no where to go as the road dips into the flood waters caused by the after effects of Tropical Storm Erin in Caddo County, Oklahoma. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial damage assessments to determine the extent of damages to individuals and public infrastructure. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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U.S. Marine Corps Marines and Iraqi Army Soldiers unload humanitarian rations at a Jordanian operated hospital in the city of Fallujah, al Anbar Province, Iraq, on Nov. 24, 2004, during an assessment operation of several medical facilities in Fallujah to see how long it will take to get these facilities operational. These assessments are being done at the conclusion of the week-long battle by Multinational Forces against insurgents in the city of Fallujah, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Rural McHenry County, N. D. , August 4, 2009 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) technical assistance contractor and bridge specialist Frank Nauman, left, and North Dakota Department of Emergency Services Public Assistance Project Officer Russ Kroshus measure a box culvert bridge as part of disaster damage assessments in North Dakota. Repairs to the damaged bridge may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance reimbursement grant assistance. John A. Read/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Inspecting bridges in ND Production Date: 08/04/2009 Caption: Rural McHenry County, N. D. , August 4, 2009 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) techni More

Earthquake - Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck the historic commercial district on Easter Sunday leaving public buildings and City facilities damaged and structurally questionable. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted to assess the damages sustained to the area by FEMA, State, and City Emergency Managers. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/06/2010 in California Production Date: 04/06/2010 Caption: Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck More

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class (HM3) Matt Bizon, of Stitca, Alaska tests a slit lamp on Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (HM2) Edward McGrill to ensure that accurate corneal assessments are made aboard the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Mason Cavazos, USN Release Status: Release More

Members of the Fire Department at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, prepare to make site assessments with US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel, during the force protection exercise, and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) training conducted at the South Post training area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: FORSCOM Scene Camera Operator: Allan Harding More

During his visit with soldiers in Kosovo, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and his entourage including, US Navy Vice Admiral (VADM) Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr., Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operation, Resources, Requirements and Assessments, are briefed by US Army Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Reddish, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) on the operations of Observation Post "B". Task Force Falcon, Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, near Limijak, Yugoslavia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT GUARDIAN Base: Limijak State: Kosovo Country: Yugoslavia (YUG) Scene Major Command Shown: MACOMS Scene Camera Operato More

U.S. Marine Corps CPL. Morris, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, takes the high ground with a 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) overlooking a vehicle check point (VCP) in Khowst, Paktia Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2004. The Battalion is currently conducting VCP's, village assessments and maintaining an offensive in the area in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. James P. Douglas) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Khowst State: Paktia Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL James P. Douglas, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, on patrol conducting searches and village assessments in a region of Khowst, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin M. Mason, USMC Release Status: R More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, on patrol conducting searches and village assessments in a region of Khowst, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin M. Mason, USMC Release Status: R More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, on patrol conducting searches and village assessments in a region of Khowst, Afghanistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Khowst Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Justin M. Mason, USMC Release Status: R More

Soldiers from the Polish Civilian Military Cooperation (CIMIC) unit, in a Honker Type series 42 4x4 assault vehicle on their way back to Camp Echo after conducting assessments of CIMIC Projects in AL Diwaniyah, Iraq. The CIMIC conducts various projects that aid the rebuilding of the Iraqi infrastructure during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Diwanyah State: Al Qadisiyah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Arthur Hamilton, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Boh Bros Construction Co. LLC fill in steel sheet pilings placed around the 17th Street Canal in New Orleans, La., Dec. 21, 2005, after being damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting assessments in New Orleans after the hurricane. (U.S. Army photo by F.T. Eyre) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: F.T. Eyre, Acoe Release Status: Released to Pub More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Ken Swain a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Disaster Assessment Team talks to a local news station about the process of evaluating neighborhoods for damage assessments to determine if areas with recent heavy rains will qualify for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- John Giarrusso of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency helps members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency conduct preliminary damage assessments throughout areas impacted by recent heavy rains. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Shapleigh, ME, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessments team members Joe Lavigne, left and Dorothy Hamory review reports from damage assessments in the area. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006--Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Darla Chafin, right, talks with local resident Deborah Belair about damages incurred during the recent heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Joe Lavigne, right, talks with local resident Tom Belair about damages incurred during the recent heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessments team members Joe Lavigne, left and Dorothy Hamory review reports from damage assessments in the area. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Shapleigh, ME,, May 20, 2006 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessments team member Dorothy Hamory talks with local residents during damage assessment in the area after heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance is needed. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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An Iraqi man is helped to walk as he seeks medical care at the medical clinic on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 4, 2007. The clinic is operated by Polish army soldiers and is open to locals for initial assessments and follow up appointments. (U.S. Army photo by S gt. Rob Summitt) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Echo Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rob Summitt, USA Release Status: Released to Pu More

A Polish Army Soldier checks an Iraqi man's medical clinic appointment slip at a check point on Camp Echo, Iraq, Jan. 4, 2007. The clinic is operated by Polish army soldiers and is open to locals for initial assessments and follow up appointments. (U.S. Army photo by SGT. Rob Summitt) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Camp Echo Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Rob Summitt, USA Release Status: Released to Pu More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- This nursing home was damaged by high winds from Tropical Storm Erin. Fortunately there were no fatalities. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial preliminary damage assessments immediately following the severe weather to determine the extent of the damages and the impact on the state. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Grady, OK, 8-20-07 -- Aerial of a home with a surrounding levee which is keeping it from flooding as flood waters have surrounded the area following Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial preliminary damage assessments immediately following the severe weather to determine the needs of individuals and the state.Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Flooded stockyard with cattle standing in the water. A number of livestock perished following Tropical Storm Erin's effect on the stockyard in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. The state and FEMA conducted aerial preliminary damage assessments to identify and evaluate the magnitude and severity of the storm on the state, businesses, farms and individuals who may be in need of federal and state assistance. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Aerial of a damaged bridge and flooded farm land. Access to farms and homes were cut off due to collapsed roads and bridges in rural Grady County, forcing families to find another route home or to stay in shelters. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial damage assessments to determine the extent of damages to homes, businesses and public infrastructure. Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Grady County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Roads were impassable or under water forcing cars to turn around and find another route in many areas of Oklahoma, including this road in Grady County, following the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial preliminary damage assessments to identify and evaluate the magnitude and severity of this storm. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Tropical Strom Erin's high winds swept through Caddo County, Oklahoma devastating these mobile homes leaving debris littering the fields. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial preliminary damage assessments to identify the extent of damages the storm had on the state and individuals. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Aerial of two trucks converging on a large wash out in a Caddo County road following Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA and the state conducted aerial preliminary damage assessments to evaluate the magnitude and severity of the damages caused by the flooding. Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- A mud laden path running from rural farmland washes out the only access to homes and farms, leaving the drain pipe exposed, following Tropical Storm Erin in Oklahoma. The state and FEMA conducted joint aerial preliminary damage assessments to identify and evaluate the magnitude of the storm to determine eligibility for public and individual assistance programs. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2007 -- (L to R) David Talbot of the USACE, Jorge Lopez of FEMA, Andrew Elder of Ohio EMA and Robert Klebs of FEMA discuss the preliminary damage assessments (PDA) of public facilities that they are to conduct tomorrow. PDAs are used to determine the extent of the damage from a natural disaster. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2007 -- Andrew Elder of Ohio EMA gives a presentation about preliminary damage assessments (PDA) to representatives of FEMA and the USACE. PDAs of public facilities will be conducted tomorrow to determine the extent of the damage from the recent Ohio floods. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Larry Ruffin, FEMA Mitigation representative listens to a town official whose jurisdiction suffered damage by flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters to determine if they qualify for Public Assistance. John Ficara/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, a FEMA representative examines damage to a local bridge after flash floods swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, a FEMA representative looks over local bridge damaged from flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba (C) a FEMA representative and Amy Riffee (L) from Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) discuss with local university official damage to campus from flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments in communities affected by disasters. JFF/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Public Assistance specialist Jose Landron is interviewed by local media outside the flood damaged city office building in regards to the ongoing Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) being performed today. Preliminary damage assessments are used by FEMA to determine federal assistance eligibility. Mike Moore/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, FEMA representative speaks to Bluffton town officials whose community was damaged during flash flooding. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- A policeman points out flood damage at a bridge to FEMA mitigation specialist Larry Ruffin. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities that are affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Bollinger County (Marble Hills), MO, March 22, 2008 -- The Chicago FIRST team meets with the Bollinger County Emergency Manager to survey flood damage and determine a location to place a mobile command office to support the upcoming joint damage assessments. FEMA/John Shea

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Bollinger County (Marble Hills), MO, March 22, 2008 -- The Chicago FIRST team meets with the Bollinger County Emergency Manager to survey flood damage and determine a location to place a mobile command office to support the upcoming joint damage assessments. FEMA/John Shea

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Bollinger County (Marble Hills), MO, March 22, 2008 -- The Chicago FIRST team meets with the Bollinger County Emergency Manager to survey flood damage and determine a location to place a mobile command office to support the upcoming joint damage assessments. FEMA/John Shea

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Bollinger County (Marble Hills), MO, March 22, 2008 -- The Chicago FIRST team meets with the Bollinger County Emergency Manager to survey flood damage and determine a location to place a mobile command office to support the upcoming joint damage assessments. FEMA/John Shea

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Little Rock, AR, March 25, 2008 -- Briefings for Preliminary Damage Assessments take place at the JFO in Arkansas. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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Sufflok, VA, 5/01/08 -- Damage assessments are conducted in the Hillpoint subdivision by federal, state and local officials. An F-3 tornado touched down here Monday and caused severe damage. Many homes were destroyed and many more condemned. Photo By: Liz Roll/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, June 18, 2008-- Crawford County officials work with FEMA Public Assistance official Paul Whyte on damage assessments. FEMA personnel work closely with the state in a disaster situation. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Merritt Island, FL, August 21, 2008 -- As the water recedes from Tropical Storm Fay, families return to asses the damage to their homes. State and Federal teams working together, are doing their assessments too. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, and State Community Response Team member Holly Ness are referring to Leon County maps listing disaster assessments to determine locations for CR visitation. This FEMA/State CR partnership is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, and Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are referring to Leon County maps listing disaster assessments to determine locations for CR outreach. This FEMA and County CR partnership is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Federal and State officials talking to a resident at his home along the Red River in MN. Preliminary Damage Assessments are used by FEMA to measure the extent of a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Officials conduct Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) after Red River flooding Production Date: 04/03/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Federal More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA are here conducting Preliminary Individual Assistance(IA) Disaster Assessments (PDA's) along Douglas County Sweetwater Creek to determine potential extent of damage to homes by recent severe storms and flooding. PDA data is collected for inclusion in the state request for federal disaster declaration. George Armstrong, FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding in Douglas County, GA Production Date: 09/24/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA ar More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Little Rock, Ark. , November 9, 2009 -- FEMA representatives (l-r)Kevin Hannes, Richard Connolly and Melinda Dunn talk with Richard Griffin, the Arkansas Emergency Management Division leader before a meeting to discuss the expectations from Pre Disaster Assessments (PDA) in Arkansas. Arkansas has requested federal assistance in dealing with severe weather, flooding and tornadoes that struck the state in late October. FEMA is providing individuals to assist with the assessments. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Arkansas PDA Production Date: 11/09/2009 Caption: Little Rock, Ark. , November 9, 2009 -- FEMA representatives (l-r)Kevin Hannes, Richard Connolly and Melinda More

San Bruno, Calif., Sep. 12, 2010 -- Individual Assistance Specialists Randy Greer and Jack Ingram conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments after the San Bruno Explosion

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2010-09-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kim Martini City/State: San Bruno, CA Keywords: PDA-Preliminary Damage Assessements Disaster Types: Fire More

Earthquake - Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck the city on Easter leaving public buildings and elder care facilities damaged and structurally questionable. This nursing home was closed until further inspections and assessments are conducted. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/06/2010 in California Production Date: 04/06/2010 Caption: Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake rocked the city on Easter leaving many facilities, roads, and public buildings closed. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted to assess the damages sustained to the area. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/06/2010 in California Production Date: 04/06/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqua More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck the city on Easter Sunday leaving many facilities, roads, and public buildings closed, and heavily damaged. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damages sustained to the area. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/06/2010 in California Production Date: 04/06/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this water treatment facility on Easter Sunday which cracked the ponds containing sewage waste. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this water treatment facility on Easter Sunday which cracked the waste pipelines containing raw sewage. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this airport embankment on Easter Sunday which de-stabilized the runway atop. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this market on Easter Sunday leaving a trail of broken merchandise and products throughout the store. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this market on Easter Sunday leaving many other facilities, roads, and public buildings closed due to damages. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this market on Easter Sunday leaving a trail of broken merchandise and products throughout the store. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this market on Easter Sunday which bounced the inventory to the floors. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck the commercial district on Easter Sunday leaving public buildings and facilities damaged and closed due to structural integrity issues. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted to assess the damages sustained to the area by FEMA, State, and City Emergency Managers. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this Grand Mercado on Easter Sunday shaking the inventory to the floor. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this embankment on Easter Sunday fracturing the hillside. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake struck this grocery market on Easter Sunday leaving a trail of broken glass on the storefront sidewalks. Preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by FEMA, State, and City emergency managers to assess the damage sustained to the areas. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/07/2010 in California Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 7, 2010 -- A magnitude 7. 2 earthqu More