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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- An overturned car rests in a field in Tennessee. Several tornadoes moved trough the state causing widespread damage on February 5, 2008. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Initial Response Vehicle (IRV) has been activated from the MERS-Thomasville, GA team, providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters to help critical early stage planning and preparation. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- President George Bush tours areas struck by the recent tornadoes that came trough the southern states. He is joined by FEMA Administrator David Paulison and other state and local officials. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- Red Cross established this shelter at the National Guard Armory the night of the severe storms and tornado. Approximately 25 people slept here while registering for FEMA financial assistance at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center located in the parking lot at the front of the building. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This home was shifted off foundation and suffered massive damage as result of severe storms and tornadoes passing through this state. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- President George Bush asks questions as he looks over maps of the areas impacted by the recent slew of tornadoes. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Emergency Response Officer Willie Womack of FIRSTeam Atlanta Operations(Federal Incident Response Support Team) has completed his team's mission for this disaster and all equipment is loaded in the two telecommunication vans for departure. The FIRSTeam provides immediate video flow to FEMA headquarters for initial critical disaster planning and response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) Initial Response Vehicle(IRV) is providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters for critical early stage planning and response. This one from MERS-Thomasville, GA team came here immediately after the severe storm and tornado which impacted this community. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- President George Bush tours areas impacted by the recent slew of tornadoes. He is joined by FEMA Administrator David Paulison and other state and local officials. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) officials walking through an area hard hit by tornadoes. (L-R) Phil Parr, Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), R. David Paulison, Administrator for FEMA, and William Peterson, Administrator for FEMA's Region 6. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Arkansas was hit by tornadoes, high winds and floods.

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance worker Catherine Burt, working out of the FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, assists a resident impacted by the recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Nashville, TN, February 10, 2008 -- A FEMA Telecommunications vehicle is parked at the Joint Field Office to provide telecommunication services for FEMA staff as they move in. FEMA is here as result of tornado affecting several TN counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- Linemen are working to restore services. Many homes were damaged and 7 fatalities in Sumner County resulted from the recent tornado in TN. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations staff Ron Cormier and Donita Wells are contacting residents to advise them of FEMA services. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance worker Ronnie Simmons provides information about FEMA's financial assistance. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by the recent tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center provides telecommunication services for the FEMA DRC located in this church. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, 02/19/2008 -- AmeriCorps Emergency Team (ERT) members based in Mobile, Alabama, remove debris from a home destroyed by an EF4 tornado that struck Macon County, Tennessee Feb. 5. The regionally-based volunteers join other AmeriCorps youth to assist in debris removal and other recovery tasks in similar disasters. Tim Tyson/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, 02/19/2008 -- An AmeriCorps*NCCC team clears away debris that was a storage shed behind a home destroyed by Feb. 5 tornadoes that swept across Tennessee. The youth volunteers take part in a year-of-service and come from across the nation to serve. Tim Tyson/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Dickson, TN, February 25, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist, Brenda Duckworth, explains details of safe room plans to a homeowner who wants to better protect his family. The Feb. 5 tornadoes caused damage in 22 counties. Tennessee mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic ways to make homes and buildings stronger against severe storms. Tim Tyson/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 1, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Laird Basehoar is being interviewed by WKYT-TV (CBS) reporter Denny Trease in front of the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) at the FEMA Joint Field Office. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado damage in several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 - Inside a FEMA Disaster Recover Center, FEMA PIO Mel Jenkins and a local pastor listen as FEMA IA Specialist Diane Bridges explains how FEMA can help residents affected by the recent tornado in Monroe County. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is now open and ready to serve Monroe County residents impacted by recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Mel Jenkins and Small Business Administration Communication Specialist Michael Peacock discuss disaster related services which may be available to this Monroe County resident. Severe storm and tornado damaged several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Elizabethtown, KY, March 2, 2008 - Hardin County Commissioner Bill Brandenburg and wife Wynn are holding the NOAA radio which warned them of an approaching storm in time to get to a safe place. Several Kentucky counties were impacted by severe storm and tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager Jane Kennedy prepares a communication to send by FEMA Logistics Specialist Jerry Schauer who provides courier service to the Monroe County Disaster Recovery Center from the FEMA Joint Field Office in Lexington. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jean Buzolits provides information to help this Monroe County resident rebuild their home to be more storm resistant. FEMA is here because several Kentucky counties were affected by tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) sign is being set up by MDRC Manager Vivian Barrios and MDRC driver Greg Morrison in preparation for the Center's opening today. FEMA is here in response to severe storm and tornado which impacted this county (Fayette) in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) is now open to provide information and help for residents impacted by recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager (DRC) Vivian Barrios provides information to FEMA Community Relations (CR) Specialists Maureen Ivey and Miriam Stack prior to the DRC opening today. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado affecting Fayette and other KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Brandenburgh, KY, March 4, 2008 - FEMA Mitigation and other materials helpful to residents impacted by storm and tornado are on display at the Meade County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) today. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado affecting 15 KY counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 5, 2008 -- At the Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) free Mitigation and other pertinent printed FEMA materials are available for distribution. FEMA is here because of storms and tornado which affected 15 KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 5, 2008 -- At the Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Frank Vittetow explains how FEMA can help residents recover from storm damage. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which recently struck 15 KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 6, 2008 - Charlie Winter, State Coordinating Officer (SCO) greets representatives of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) at the Joint Field Office. NEMA is the national organization for state emergency management agencies and personnel with national headquarters in Lexington. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 6, 2008 - At the Joint Field Office (JFO) Michael Bolch, Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) tells representatives of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) about current FEMA/State disaster activities relating to the severe storms and tornado which affected several Kentucky counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- Inside the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Robin Wright explains how FEMA can help this Harrison County resident who is affected by the severe storms and tornado which struck several KY counties last February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- These FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists are getting FEMA disaster related printed materials ready for door to door distribution. CR outreach attempts to alert storm and tornado affected residents about available FEMA services. FEMA is here by federal disaster declaration due to recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) is now open in Harrison County to help residents impacted by the recent severe storms and tornado. This is one of six MDRC's currently deployed to Kentucky. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The Nicholas County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open at this location to provide registration assistance and information for residents impacted by the recent storms and tornado which struck 15 KY counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) is now open to help Harrison County residents impacted by the severe storms and tornado in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Dianna Gee speaks with Cynthiana Democrat news reporter Donald Richie inside the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) when it opened for business today. FEMA is here due to severe storms and tornado which struck several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists in Nicholas County are going door to door to spread the word about FEMA disaster services and how to register to access them. FEMA is here because of February storms and tornado affecting this county and 14 others in Ky. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - A FEMA Community Relations Specialist goes door to door seeking out residents of this storm and tornado impacted neighborhood to tell them about how FEMA can help. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which struck Muhlenberg County recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - These FEMA Community Relations(CR) workers are speaking to the man on the roof about FEMA and partners assistance and how to apply. Many homes were damaged in Muhlenberg and other KY counties by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - The state Transportation Bureau is providing this debris cleanup and may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance funds to pay most of the cost. Muhlenberg County has significant need for debris removal due to the recent high winds and tornado which recently struck here. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Larry Rankin is telling this resident what FEMA help may be available and how to apply. CR goes door to door to alert everyone about FEMA services. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado striking several KY counties recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer for Community Relations (CR) Roger Ingram (left) presents information about how FEMA can help this homeowner, as CR Specialist Larry Rankin looks on. Numerous homes were damaged in Hopkins County by severe storm and tornado in February and a Federal Disaster Declaration brings FEMA here to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - A FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist is going through this trailer park to speak with any residents who need information about how FEMA can help. There were three fatalities in this area resulting from the severe storm and tornado which struck Hopkins County recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) personnel speak with a State Transportation worker who is assisting with debris removal. CR workers go through disaster affected neighborhoods to provide information about FEMA and partners assistance programs and how to access them. FEMA is here due to recent storms and tornado affecting several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] White Plains, KY, March 12, 2008 - The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is now open in Hopkins County. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which struck several Kentucky counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Gallatin, TN, March 26, 2008 -- FEMA mitigation expert Charles Bailey Williams explains safe room construction to a group of Sumner County, Tenn. residents at Volunteer State Community College, Gallatin, Tenn. The discussion is part of the recovery process from deadly tornadoes in early February, 2008. Louis Sohn/FEMA

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Nashville, TN, March 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Jane Brom, center, shows members of Nashville Christian School Cub Scout Pack 382 FEMA preparedness booklets. Louis Sohn/FEMA

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Windsor, CO, June 19, 2008 -- Concrete is poured between layers of foam to create the exterior walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph. The house will also feature measures to mitigate flood damage. FEMA/Samir Valeja

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construction workers pour concrete to form the exterior walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph. The house will also include measures to minimize flood damage. FEMA/Samir Valeja

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construction workers use an auger to settle concrete which will constitute the walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph. When complete, the house will also feature measures to minimize fire and/or flood damage.

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, July 10, 2008 -- Slidell is said to have experienced sustained winds of 176 mph and a 23-foot storm surge from Lake Pontchartrain - flood waters that poured into the A.J. Champagne Fire Station. Today, the station is repaired and equipped to protect the community. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- This resident drives his truck through hurricane flood waters. Massive flooding on off ramps of local highways has caused cars to stall and become stranded. Dolly passed over South Padre Island with 120 mph winds on it's way inland. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- Flooding throughout the County and high winds caused power outages. Dolly passed over South Padre Island with 120 mph winds on it's way inland. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- Flooding throughout the county caused power outages and businesses remain closed. Dolly passed over South Padre Island with 120 mph winds on it's way inland. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- Strong winds caused business signs to crumble and fall into streets. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- A downed tree blocks a lane in a local gas station. Most all gas stations have closed. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- Downed palm tree on Monroe St. shows the strength of Hurricane Dolly as winds pick up speed and intensity. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Electrical power crews work hard trying to restore power to residents and businesses. Power lines have falling due to the 120 mile winds of Hurricane Dolly. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- These residents (one of foot, one in a truck) slowly move through flood waters. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Local fire and rescue teams respond to a warehouse fire. Containing the fire is their concern, coast winds still continue to cause potential problems. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- A family walks through their flooded property to recover belongings, following Hurricane Dolly. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] South Padre Island, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Hurricane Dolly damaged homes and businesses. The storm made landfall here with 120 mph winds and rain. Residents and Business still remain without power as they begin to clean up. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Local fire and rescue teams respond to a warehouse fire. Containing the fire is their concern, coast winds still continue to cause potential problems. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- Local residence in Hidalgo County start cleaning up after wind damage from hurricane Dolly. Hurricane Dolly made landfall in Cameron County/South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- A resident pushes his stalled car through a flooded street. Hurricane Dolly made landfall on South Padre island with 120 mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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Progreso,TX, July 24, 2008 -- Custom and Border Patrol (CBP) agents turn around vehicles on a a flooded highway, as they assist the Texas Highway Patrol. The flooding was a result of hurricane Dolly. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- The Mirandez family elected to start cleaning up the day after Hurricane Dolly blew through the Hidalgo County residence. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- This gas station's roof and front highway signs have been damaged and twisted by Hurricane Dolly. Closed for business during Hurricane Dolly, most business owners are now reopening with electrical power and assessing the damage caused. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] South Padre Island, TX, July 25, 2008 -- Rooftops were blown off these houses on South Padre Island. Dolly came across South Padre Island with 120 mph winds but spared beach erosion as her winds whipped around and came in from the west hitting the cannal side hardest, as seen here. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Dolly] South Padre Island,TX, July 28,2008 -- Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration document damages to a multifamily property on South Padre Island following Hurricane Dolly, a Category 2 hurricane that struck the island with more than 100 mile an hour winds. FEMA works closely with the State and local officials to determine the extent of damage caused by the disaster and it's impact on individuals, businesses and the community.

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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 -- 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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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , August 11, 2008 -- Chalmette High School actually served as a shelter during the Hurricane Katrina. The school was severely damaged by flooding, high winds, and rainwater intrusion. Chalmette High School was repaired and reopened with FEMA funding in 2006. The 9th Grade Academy was a replacement and opened in August of 2009. The Saint Bernard Parish School Board applied FEMA grant funding and other donations to build a state-of-the-art expansion encompassing the Lacoste Elementary School (now the 9th Grade Academy), swimming pool and multi-purpose building/gymnasium, a performing arts center and library. Photo By FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Barefoot Bay, FL, August 20, 2008 -- This residence was damaged by a tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Fay that touched down in Brevard County. Winds were strong enough to peel the roof back, yet there were no injuries. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, August 31, 2008 -- FEMA workers board up their Joint Field Operations (JFO) center in preparation for Hurricane Gustav"s winds and rain. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 1, 2008 -- Hurricane Gustav hit the city of Baton Rouge with 100 mph plus winds and took the roof off of the Alpha Kappa Alpha alumni-house in the downtown area. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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[Hurricane Gustav] Houma, LA, September 2, 2008 -- Power lines throughout Louisiana become entangled in trees from Hurricane Gustav's powerful winds and rain. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

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[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 2, 2008 -- Rick Frye, volunteers his time and chain saw, to help his neighbors in the Goodwood community of Baton Rouge. He was "removing just enough weight off the power lines, until city power officials could arrive." Baton Rouge was hit by 90mph plus winds, unusual for this city so far inland. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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Wilmington, NC, September 6, 2008 -- A windsurfer takes advantage of the high winds as a result of Hurricane Hanna that struck the coastline south of Wilmington. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Winnie, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Workers clearing debris from a shopping center that lost its roof during Hurricane Ike. High winds and rain left countless numbers of buildings damaged or destroyed along the South Texas coast. Mike Moore/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Shoreacres, TX, September 19, 2008 -- Waterfront property in La Porte took the full force of Hurricane Ike as it made landfall in South Texas. A five to six foot storm surge plus hurricane force winds caused substantial damage to houses all along the Texas Gulf shoreline. Mike Moore/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Damaged houses and debris are seen throughout the area due to Hurricane Ike. Many homes were build to withstand hurricane force winds and still stand. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 21, 2008 -- High winds coupled with rising tidal waters from Hurricane Ike caused extensive damage to the southeast Texas coastline as well as to mobile homes in low lying areas. Many homes in southeast Texas were either totally destroyed or extensively damaged. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, TX, September 23, 2008 -- Union Pacific Railroad workers repairing an area washed out by flooding near a street crossing on Galveston Island. Tidal surge and hurricane force winds brought by Hurricane Ike damaged infrastructure across the region. Mike Moore/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Jamaica Beach, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Winds from Hurricane Ike bent stop signs, flooded houses, and beached boats throughout this Galveston Island community. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal and State partners are working to assist business's, individuals, and local governments after Hurricane Ike. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- Manufactured sand dunes have been exposed on the beach from high winds and storm surge from Hurricane Ike. They are designed to protect houses and land from sea winds and waves. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: A manufactured sand dune was left exposed by Hurricane Ike in Texas Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- Manufactured s More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- Roads have been heavily damaged from Hurricane Ike as the ground eroded under the paving from storm surge and high winds. This stretch of highway alongside multiple beach communities remains closed to the public as it is unsafe to travel on for miles. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged road in Texas Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- Roads have been heavily damaged from Hurricane Ike as the gr More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) staff escorting evacuated residents to quarters at a temporary Red Cross shelter in Galveston. Hundreds of residents returned home today from a shelter in San Antonio where they stayed safe while Hurricane Ike slammed their hometown with destructive winds and flooding. Mike Moore/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents return home to Galveston Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) staff escorting e More

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

The original database describes this as: 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 cosm More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Oak Island, Texas, October 25, 2008 -- Nancy Weigle, a FEMA CR employee delivers a box of MRE's (meals ready to eat) at a Oak Island,TX home that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike's winds. These residents are still living in tents months after Hurricane Ike destroyed their homes. FEMA is working with state and local agencies to address the housing needs of residents affected by Hurricane Ike Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker delivers MREs to a resident's tent Production Date: 10/25/2008 Caption: Oak Island, Texas, October 25, 2008 -- Nancy Weigle, a FEMA CR employee del More

Wildfire - Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and wife, Kim, survey the destruction brought on by the devastating wildfires that tore through 31 counties in Oklahoma. Due to the seasonal high winds that fueled the wildfires, embers jumped from yard to yard, randomly destroying homes. FEMA/Karen Nutini

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Brad Henry and wife, Kim, survey fire destruction Production Date: 03/09/2009 Caption: Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --Oklahoma Governor Brad He More

Wildfire - Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency declaration was made after devastating wildfires tore through 31 counties in Oklahoma. Due to the seasonal high winds that fueled the wildfires, embers jumped from yard to yard, randomly destroying homes. FEMA/Karen Nutini

The original database describes this as: Title: Fire destruction in Oklahoma Production Date: 03/09/2009 Caption: Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency declaration was made after devasta More

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , April 2, 2009 -- A massive sandbag wall winds through and stands firm against Red River flood waters in Minnesota. Massive sandbagging and clay dike construction efforts are containing flood waters that threaten homes and businesses all along its banks. Mike Moore/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Sandbag wall in MN neighborhood holds back Red River Production Date: 04/02/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 2, 2009 -- A massive sandbag wall winds throu More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , May 31, 2009 -- The Jean Baptiste de Bienville Elementary School is one of more than 80 New Orleans Public Schools projects to be constructed with funding from the recently approved $1. 837 billion in grant funding for the Orleans Parish School Board and the Recovery School District. The buildings stood in approximately seven feet of water for several weeks. High winds also caused severe damage to the roof systems and building exteriors, leading to further water intrusion. FEMA/Amy Webbeking

The original database describes this as: Title: Jean-Baptiste de Bienville Elementary School Groundbreaking Production Date: 05/31/2009 Caption: New Orleans, La. , May 31, 2009 -- The Jean Baptiste de Bienvi More

Jefferson Parish, La., Oct. 15, 2010 -- Winds and storm surge caused severe damage to the City of Kenner's Laketown Boat Launch and Fishing Pier. The 5900-square-foot fishing pier was replaced with almost $1.3 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Stephanie Moffett/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2010-10-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: Jefferson Parish, LA Keywords: hurricane katrina ^ Kenner Fishing Pier Disast More