New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in the grand opening ceremonies for the Johnson Bayou Library in Cameron Parish. The building was washed away by the severe storm surge from Hurricane Rita. FEMA obligated over $784,000 for the reconstruction of the permanent library building, which is mitigated to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps elevation to prevent future storm damage. FEMA/Lynette Fontenot

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Title: Johnson Bayou Lbrary Grand Opening

Production Date: 10/20/2009

Caption: New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in the grand opening ceremonies for the Johnson Bayou Library in Cameron Parish. The building was washed away by the severe storm surge from Hurricane Rita. FEMA obligated over $784,000 for the reconstruction of the permanent library building, which is mitigated to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps elevation to prevent future storm damage. FEMA/Lynette Fontenot

Photographer Name: Lynette Fontenot

City/State: New Orleans, LA

Keywords: Hurricane Rita Cameron Parish Louisiana library

Categories: FEMA Event ^ Ribbon Cutting
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials