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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 8, 2005 -- FEMA's US&R teams, at Zepher Field where they are staging operations, load up their boats into a Helicopter to conduct a search in St. Bernard Parish Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 8, 2005 -- FEMA's US&R teams unload equipment from their helicopter to conduct a search in St. Bernard Parish. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 8, 2005 -- FEMA's US&R teams at Zepher Field where they are staging operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 8, 2005 -- Louisiana National Guard join FEMA US&R teams to conduct a door to door search in St. Bernard Parish. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 8, 2005 -- FEMA US&R teams conduct a door to door search in St. Bernard Parish. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 9, 2005 -- FEMA's DMAT TX-4 at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 9, 2005 -- FEMA's DMAT TX-4 at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 9, 2005 -- Ambulances at FEMA's DMAT TX-4 at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 10, 2005 -- -- FEMA's DMAT TX-4 loads up as they get ready go at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- At New Orleans airport were recovery workers and response workers have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- A rescued animal from New Orleans arrives at New Orleans airport were FEMA's DMATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- Rescued animal from New Orleans arrive at New Orleans airport were FEMA's DMATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 10, 2005 -- Dr. Hermant Vankawala of FEMA's D-MAT TX-4 helps a patient at the New Orleans Airport. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- FEMA's DMAT TX-4 loads up as they get ready go at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- Rescued animal from New Orleans arive at New Orleans airport were FEMA's DMATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- Dr Mona Khanna of FEMA's D-MAT TX-4 at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 10, 2005 -- Rescued animals from New Orleans arive at New Orleans airport were FEMA's DMATs and VMATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- FEMA's DMAT TX-4 loads up as they get ready go at New Orleans airport were they set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 10, 2005 -- Rescued animal from New Orleans arive at New Orleans airport were FEMA's DMATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 10, 2005 -- Rescued animals from New Orleans arive at New Orleans airport were FEMA's DMATs and VMATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow predicted. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Denver was on accident alert as a blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow predicted. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, January, 19 2007 - Crews in Denver work to clear snow from a build up from three storm in three weeks. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, January, 19 2007 - Crews in Denver work to clear snow from a build up from three storm in as many weeks. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- These homes are protected by a new levee system using berms and walls. The Red River of the North is to the left. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- The levee berms and wall has an opening for trains, in times of high water the levee opening can be closed to prevent the river from flooding the city. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 - The water mark on this tree was left by the 1997 flood of the Red River of the North. There are many trees in Grand Forks with water marks. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- The water mark on this tree was left by the 1997 flood of the Red River of the North. There are many trees in Grand Forks with water marks. In the background is the new levee wall built to protect the city. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 - These homes are protected by a new levee system using berms and walls. The Red River of the North is to the left. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- Grand Forks' new water treatment plant was built after the 1997 Red River of the North flood. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- The water marks on these trees were left by the 1997 flood of the Red River of the North. There are many trees in Grand Forks with water marks. FEMA/Michael Rieger

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 19, 2007 -- A crowd of people hold American Flags and watch East Grand Forks Mayor Lynn Stauss (off camera) begin the 10 year Anniversary "Thanks America" with a flag raising ceremony on the new Boardwalk. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- People watch the fireworks explode at the flag ceremony "Salute to America" and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river Boardwalk. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 - Ron Sherman, FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for the flood in 1997 helps hand out hot dogs at the 10 year anniversary Flag ceremony "Salute to America" and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river Boardwalk. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- Ron Sherman, FEMA'a Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for the 1997 flood helps hand out flash lights at the 10 year anniversary Flag ceremony "Salute to America" and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river boardwalk. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, April 20, 2007 -- Ron Sherman, FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for the flood in 1997 at the 10 year anniversary Flag ceremony "Salute to America" and fireworks show in East Grand Forks on the new river Boardwalk. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 22, 2007 -- FEMA's Assistant Deputy Administrator Bob Shea and Former FEMA Director James Lee Witt accept plaques from Grand Fork's Mayor Michael R. Brown. The plaques are mock ups of the Bronze that will be placed on the flood wall. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 22, 2007 -- FEMA officials hold the mock up of a plaque that will be placed on the flood wall that was created to protect the city. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 22, 2007 -- All stand for the presentation of Colors & National Anthem by the Grand Forks Air Force Base Honor Guard at the 10th Anniversary Flood wall Commemoration. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 22, 2007 -- Invocation, lead by pastor Kathy Brown at the 10th Anniversary Flood wall Commemoration. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 22, 2007 -- Bob Shea, Associate Deputy Administrator of FEMA, waves hello as he is introduced at the 10th Anniversary Flood wall Commemoration. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs watch as their units are tied down for transport on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs loads their new communications truck on board a US Air force C-17 at Buckley Air force Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs watch as their units are tied down for transport on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, Colorado, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs loads their new communications truck on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs load their trucks for transport on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, Colorado, May 9, 2007 -- US Air Force C-17 at Buckley Air Force Base arrives to transport FEMA's Denver MERs new communications trucks. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave for Texas to support operations ahead of hurricane Dean. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave for Texas to support operations ahead of hurricane Dean. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave for Texas to support operations ahead of hurricane Dean. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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US COAST GUARD Retirement ceremony

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer William R. James presents the American Flag to Master Chief Mark J. Rieger at a retirement ceremony at Integrated Support Command Portsmouth, Va., Friday More

Windsor, CO, May 22, 2008 -- Windsor resident of Chimney Park walks out after a mile-wide tornado tore through the area damaging and distroying many homes. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, May 22, 2008 -- Mile-wide tornado tore through Windsor damaging and destroying homes. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, May 22, 2008 -- Clean up crews clear the street after a mile-wide tornado tore through Windsor damaging and destroying homes. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, May 22, 2008 -- A Mile-wide tornado tore through Windsor damaging and distroring many homes. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Denver MERs arrive at the command post at Windsor fire house to add their support. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Mike Davis, Fire Marshal of Windsor with FEMA's Regional Director, Garry Briese, gives a briefing to the State/FEMA PDA's teams. Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Utility workers start to repair downed power lines to restore power to the town of Windsor. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008-- Responders at the command center seek shelter in the basement of Windsor Fire Department as a tornado was seen heading their way. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Colorado National Guard soldiers take a break and get food from the Salvation Army. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- State/FEMA PDA teams talk with residents about damage to their homes. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The Salvation Army set up their command center and started feeding rescue workers and Volunteers. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The Red Cross feeds Volunteers from old Windsor High Schools. Friends took the day off to help clean up the Tornado damage. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The back of a Red Cross Disaster field worker, here to help feed Volunteers who took the day off to help clean up the Tornado damage. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The Salvation Army feeds disaster workers and volunteers at their command center. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The Salvation Army command center in Colorado. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- Red Cross hands out water to volunteers and will feed Volunteers, old Windsor High Schools friends took the day off to help clean up the Tornado damage. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- Red Cross Disaster Relief truck helps feed Volunteers; old Windsor High Schools friends who took the day off to help clean up the Tornado damage. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 24, 2008 -- Farmers Mobile Claims center rolled in at 3am on Friday and started processing claims. The bus is three months old and has already been to 15 tornado's. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 -- Volunteers help clean up storm damage from the tornado's. Photo : Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 -- The message written on the side of this home is a result of volunteers who came to Windsor to help residents recover from the recent tornado. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 -- Fred Turner with FEMA's Community Relations team talks with residents affected by the storm. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 -- Gloria Rodriguez, a Windsor resident served up hot fresh burritos for volunteers. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 --Fred Turner with FEMA's Community Relations teams talks with residents affected by the storm. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 -- Fred Turner with FEMA's Community Relations teams talks with Gloria Rodriguez who came to help too and give out hot fresh burritos. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado. May 26, 2008 -- The red cross disaster relief truck is parked with the Colorado National Guard at the Windsor Rec Center Recovery center. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations team leaves the recovery center to talk with those affected by the storm. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 26, 2008 -- State Farm "teddy bears" lined up on a table at the Recovery Center in Colorado. The Community Rec center was trans formed into a Recovery Center for those affected by the tornado. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- A single air tanker make a run on the Green Mountain that was started by lighting. High winds delayed the use of air support till later in the day. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- Fire crews from all over Denver set up to protect homes from the Green Mountain fire. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- A single air tanker makes a chemical drop on the Green Mountain wild fire that was started by lighting. High winds delayed the use of air support untill later in the day. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- A Helicopter drops buckets of water to assist fire fighters as the Green Mountain Fire came up to the house line. High winds delayed the use of air support untill later in the day. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- A single engine tanker flies through smoke to make a drop of fire retardant (red plume) as the Green Mountain fire threatens homes along the open space. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- Wild land ground crews from West Metro fire district use hoses to work on taking control of the Green Mountain fire. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, CO, August 4, 2008 -- Fire crews from all over Denver set up to protect homes from the Green Mountain fire. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Lakewood, Colorado, August 4, 2008 -- Wild land ground crews from West Metro fire district get to work on mop up of the Green Mountain fire. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

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Denver, Colo. , November 19, 2008 -- Tim Deal, Federal Preparedness Coordinator Region VIII listen's to Region VIII State and UASI reports at the meeting of RISC (Regional Interagency Steering Committee). Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: RISC group meeting in Colorado Production Date: 11/19/2008 Caption: Denver, Colo. , November 19, 2008 -- Tim Deal, Federal Preparedness Coordinator Region VIII More

Denver, Colo. , November 19, 2008 -- Ed Conley, External Affairs Director Region VII, address the meeting of RISC (Regional Interagency Steering Committee) on public information issues and the creation of a planning group to work on new ideas. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: RISC group meeting in Colorado Production Date: 11/19/2008 Caption: Denver, Colo. , November 19, 2008 -- Ed Conley, External Affairs Director Region VII, addre More

Denver, Colo. , November 19, 2008 -- Nathan Rodgers address the RISC (Regional Interagency Steering Committee) meeting about the National Level Exercise 2010 that will take place in Region VIII and IX. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: RISC group meeting in Colorado Production Date: 11/19/2008 Caption: Denver, Colo. , November 19, 2008 -- Nathan Rodgers address the RISC (Regional Interagency More

Denver, Colo. , November 20, 2008 -- Scott Logan, Deputy Division Director of National Preparedness Region VIII, heads a break out session on Tribal Issues at the meeting of RISC (Regional Interagency Steering Committee). Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Meeting on Tribal Issues with FEMA in Colorado Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Denver, Colo. , November 20, 2008 -- Scott Logan, Deputy Division Director More

Denver, Colo. , November 20, 2008 -- Doug Bausch, Region VIII gives a presentation to the Catastrophic Planning group on a large earthquake centered in Salt Lake city, UT. at the meeting of RISC (Regional Interagency Steering Committee). Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Catastrophic Planning group meeting in Colorado Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Denver, Colo. , November 20, 2008 -- Doug Bausch, Region VIII gives a pre More

Denver, Colo. , November 20, 2008 -- Break out session on Community Preparedness at Region VIII RISC (Regional Inter agency Steering Committee) meeting. Photo:Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA preparedness meeting in Colorado Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Denver, Colo. , November 20, 2008 -- Break out session on Community Preparedness at More