Cherokee, N.C., March 19, 2013 -- Walt Kruski, a FEMA Public Assistance specialist works with representatives from the Eastern Band Cherokee Indian (EBCI) Emergency Response community attending an Applicant Kickoff meeting in Cherokee, NC. FEMA is working with the EBCI tribe and representatives from the State of North Carolina to provide services to the tribe and its' residents affected by severe storms in January. This is the first time that a Federally recognized Native American tribe was able to apply for direct assistance from FEMA. Jesse Zimmerman, a FEMA videographer documents the meeting. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-03-19 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch

City/State: Cherokee, NC

Keywords: FEMA North Carolina Native Americans Cherokee Nation EBCI public assistance kickoff meeting response ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ North Carolina ^ Public Assistance ^ Kickoff Meeting ^ Cherokee Nation ^ Native Americans ^ EBCI

Disasters: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4103)

Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm

Categories: FEMA Event ^ historical ^ Public Assistance ^ Response ^ Special Event ^ State/Local Officials ^ Tribal
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