"Louisville, Miss., May 19, 2014 -- FEMA Administrator, W. Craig Fugate speaks at a news conference opening the temporary hospital. From the left is Dr. Currier with the Mississippi State Health Office, Will Hill, the Mayor of Louisville, Bill Brown, MEMA Chief of Staff, and on the right is Phil Bryant, Governor of Mississippi. Residents in Itawamba, Jones, Leake, Montgomery, Simpson, Warren, Lee, Lowdnes, Madison, Wayne, Rankin and Winston counties whose property was damaged by the recent storms, tornadoes and flooding in Mississippi may now apply for federal assistance, and are encouraged to apply, to FEMA by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov."
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Date Taken: 2014-05-19 17:05:50 UTC
Photographer Name: Bill Koplitz
Keywords: Hospital ^ Temporary ^ officials ^ Podium ^ dedication
Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4175)
Disaster Types: Tornado
Categories: Recovery
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Date
2014
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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