Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years after Hurricane Rita destroyed South Cameron Memorial Hospital, it reopened its doors this time mitigated to reduce potential loss of property and medical equipment against future disasters. Having weathered Hurricane Ike, the mitigation measures of building safer, smarter, stronger proved to be invaluable, as the hospital received only minor damages. Calvin Tolleson/FEMA
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Title: South Cameron Memorial Hospital in Louisiana
Production Date: 10/02/2008
Caption: Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years after Hurricane Rita destroyed South Cameron Memorial Hospital, it reopened its doors this time mitigated to reduce potential loss of property and medical equipment against future disasters. Having weathered Hurricane Ike, the mitigation measures of building safer, smarter, stronger proved to be invaluable, as the hospital received only minor damages. Calvin Tolleson/FEMA
Photographer Name: Calvin Tolleson
City/State: Cameron, LA
Keywords: South Cameron Memorial Hospital ^ Hurricane Ike ^ mitigation
Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Ike (DR-1792)
Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Categories: Mitigation ^ Public Assistance ^ Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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