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[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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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 18, 2007 -- A child is lifted from a rescue boat by a first responder after his family lost everything due the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin. Following any disaster it is the local first responders (fire, police and USandR) who bring aide and comfort to victims and perform rescue operations. Patricia Brach/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- Rescue Personnel help Jeanie Gassen to safety after her rescue in an Air Boat. Jeanie had to be rescued when flood waters from Tropical Storm Erin left her stranded. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- Local rescue workers and National Guard members lift Jeanie Gassen, a Kingfisher resident, to safety following severe flooding in Oklahoma caused by Tropical Storm Erin. Kingfisher residents use local community first responders for immediate help following flooding. Patricia Brach/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- Rescue workers in an air boat searches for stranded people in down town Kingfisher. The town flooded because of Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- An search and rescue crew in an air boat look for residents that need help following the severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin. In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, residents rely on local first responders for immediate assistance. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- The Lowes family wades ashore after being rescued from flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- First responders help a rescue boat returning with victims from flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Erin. People needed to be rescued when flood waters rose quickly and left many people stranded. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- Children play in flood water from Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover under FEMA's Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- This red car was washed off the highway and it occupants had to be rescued when Tropical Storm Erin flooded the area. FEMA is in the area helping residents recover from the flooding. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Yukon, OK, August 19, 2007 -- A resident drives their car though high water from Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover under FEMA's Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- A crooked mail box and flooded houses remain from Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- People stand and wait for peope to be rescued from a flood caused by Tropical Storm Erin. 153 people needed to be rescued when flood waters rose 1 foot every 30 min and left many people stranded. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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[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] El Reno, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Talia Hubbard looks at her flooded home that she had to leave in the middle of the night when flood waters rose rapidly from Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover under FEMA's Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/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] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Debris litters the yards as neighbors help neighbors clean up in the aftermath of the flooding caused by the severe weather following Tropical Storm Erin in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Before the state or FEMA are asked to assist, it is individuals and local communities who first help citizens in their recovery. Photo by: 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 -- 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] El Reno, OK, August 20, 2007 -- A man in a boat searches for his belongings in the flood waters from Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover under FEMA's Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/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, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Chickasha, OK, August 30, 2007 -- FEMA's Pat Presley examines a road sink hole that was caused by Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA has Public Assistance programs available to help State and local governments recover costs for road repairs. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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