Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 - This house on the beach facing the ocean on the gulf coast side of Galveston Island survived Hurricane Ike because of mitigation measures taken. Storm shutters covering every opening and stilted structure prevented major damage to this house. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA
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Title: Storm shutters cover a homes windows and doors in Texas
Production Date: 09/30/2008
Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 - This house on the beach facing the ocean on the gulf coast side of Galveston Island survived Hurricane Ike because of mitigation measures taken. Storm shutters covering every opening and stilted structure prevented major damage to this house. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA
Photographer Name: Robert Kaufmann
City/State: Galveston, TX
Disasters: Texas Hurricane Ike (DR-1791)
Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Categories: Mitigation
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Date
30/09/2008
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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