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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space to Promote Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digita... More

Denton, Texas, December 5, 1963 -- The kitchen in the Federal Regional Center (FRC) in Denton, Texas, as it existed in December of 1963. The FRC was built in the early 1960s to provide shelter to federal officials in the event of a nuclear war. The kitchen was removed in 2009 to provide additional office space

Denton, Texas, December 5, 1963 -- The kitchen in the Federal Regional...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 1963-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Denton, TX Categories: Feature Stories Photographs Relating to Disasters and Eme... More

Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , April 3, 2009 -- Amanda Anthon, a Jamestown College student from Arlington, Texas fill sandbags at the civic center in preparation of Spring floods from the James River. Andrea Booher/FEMA,

Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Jamestown, N. D. , Ap...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers and residents fill sandbags at the civic center in North Dakota Production Date: 04/03/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , April 3, 2009 -- Amanda Anth... More

Flooding - South Kingston, R. I. , April 13, 2010 -- Federal Protective Services, FEMA, State and other agencies set up a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in South Kingston to provide help to those affected by the recent floods. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - South Kingston, R. I. , April 13, 2010 -- Federal Protectiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FPS car at Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 04/13/2010 Caption: South Kingston, R. I. , April 13, 2010 -- Federal Protective Services, FEMA, St... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - DeFuniak Springs, Fla. , May 12, 2009 -- The Walton County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is open and signs are placed help potential applicants find the location. FEMA is here due to severe storm/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - DeFuniak Springs, Fla. , May 12, 2009 -- The...

The original database describes this as: Title: DRC Sign in DeFuniak Springs Production Date: 05/12/2009 Caption: DeFuniak Springs, Fla. , May 12, 2009 -- The Walton County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Cente... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 6, 2005 -- D-MAT strike team leader Dr Larsen at the convention center to check on a report of 300 patients. The team came from the New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 6, 2005 -- D-MAT strik...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA keeps the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) powered up with generators. Timothy Strickland of the FEMA/United States Coast Guard helps keeps the DRC running smoothly by monitoring the extra generators necessary to run all the computers and fans.

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA keeps the...

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[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Thomas Hayes and Katharine Schweighardt were teaching in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina destroyed the area. They are now working at a Disaster Recovery Center helping others that have been displaced, like themselves, to apply for recovery aid. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Thomas Hayes and K...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At the Purvis FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), these two USDA workers, Kayla Hayes and Sandra Grimsley, provide information and assistance to residents of this rural area affected by Hurricane Katrina. DRC's provide a central location for a variety of disaster services for local residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At the Purvis ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA., October 14, 2005 - A FEMA employee helps a hurricane evacuee from the River Center. The evacuees were being tranfered to other shelters and FEMA trailers. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA., October 14, 2005 - A FEMA employ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Volunteer, Linda Henson assists Janet Fontenot with the distribution of food and necessities at the Chalmette Recovery Center following devastating hurricane Katrina. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Volunteer, Linda H...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- A portable air conditioning unit cools the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Long Beach, Miss. DRC's are set up to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- A portable ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Long Beach, Miss. DRC's are set up to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- The Disaste...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 27, 2005 -- Members of the FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Teams discuss operations inside a tent that will be there base of operations to see patients at the Westside Regional Medical Center. The DMAT team is here to help with the increase of patients to the emergency room as a result of Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 27, 2005 -- Members of the F...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 28, 2005 -- George Schiopulescu, right, from Lighthouse Point, FL, reacts to FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team paramedic, Carlos Mendoza, left, as he cleans the lacerations Schiopulescu received while cutting debris caused by Hurricane Wilma. Monica Grigorescu, standing, looks on. The DMAT is set up at Westside Regional Medical Center to help the flow of patients visiting the emergency room. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 28, 2005 -- George Schiopule...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- Genesis Nunez, sits in her father, Juan Nunez's lap after having her leg in a splint by a member of the FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team at the JFK Medical Center. The DMAT is set up in the entry way of the hospital to assist in seeing the increase flow of patients due to Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- Genesis Nunez...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- Minerva Mercado is comforted by FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team paramedic Richard Clinchy, FL-1, right, while nurse Jonathan Malloch cleans Mercado's head injury at the temporary emergency room at the JFK Medical Center. The DMAT is set up in the entry way of the hospital to assist in seeing the increase flow of patients due to Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- Minerva Merca...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 30, 2005 -- FEMA Branch I Director Mike Madden (left) and Operations Chief Bob Fenton (center) speak with Branch III Deputy Director Jeff Prevey in front of the Carnival cruise ship Holiday. The ship, now docked at the Port of Pascagoula, Miss. is being used as temporary housing for Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 30, 2005 -- FEMA Branch...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Hollywood, FL, November 1, 2005 -- Volunteer Jessica Hope, a Hollywood Fire Department Explorer member, helps load ice and water at a distribution center at Oakwood Plaza for residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Hollywood, FL, November 1, 2005 -- Volunteer Jessica...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Grand Isle, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Katrina destroyed this Park Information Center at Grand Isle East State Park and park officials are asking FEMA to help replace it. FEMA is helping Local governments infrastructure get back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Grand Isle, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Katrina dest...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance specialist, Stephie Bost, a volunteer loaned from the National Marine and Fisheries, enters applicant information at the Disaster Recovery Center, set up at the San Pedro Catholic Church. The center has various state and federal representatives available to discuss different forms of assistance available to residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Islamorada, FL, November 3, 2005 -- FEMA Individual ...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance information specialists and Small Business Administration specialists help local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma fill out information at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall into the early evening. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Individual As...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance information specialist helps local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma fill out information at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- A FEMA Individual ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- The Pearlington Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is currently made up of popup tents, a sturdier tent is under construction. DRC's are opened to help residents with the FEMA recovery process. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- The Pearl...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEM...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 15, 2005 - Justin Halls, a teacher who was working in New Orleans prior to Hurricane Katrina, stands outside the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center he manages in south central Louisiana. Justin has been assisting local residents apply for aid since September. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 15, 2005 - Justin Halls, a te...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 - Fortier High School English teacher Amy Laurenza was without a job after Hurricane Katrina shut down her New Orleans school. FEMA hired her to assist other hurricane victims in the city Disaster Recovery Center. Amy is one of 35 "Teach for America" educators hired by FEMA since September. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA November 21, 2005 ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Obadiah Cooper hands out presents to students of a local alternative school at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated the presents to the students. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Obadiah Cooper speaks with the local media at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Biloxi. FEMA workers at the DRC donated presents to students at 'The Learning Center' alternative school. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., December 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up a hazardous waste material collection site for the disposal of toxic and otherwise hazardous materials. The site is located in the center of Cameron which was severely affected by Hurricane Rita. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Pro...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn talks about his work with his Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Gulfport. Chaplain Buchhorn and Georgie have been visiting and counseling residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA March 1, 2006 -- Aerial of the Carville Victim Identification Center (Morgue). The facility assists local authorities when requested during a mass fatality incident. Mortuary affairs include body location, recovery and identification, FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA March 1, 2006 -- Aerial of the Carvil...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., February 28, 2006 -- Long Beach Mayor Billy Skellie (center) cuts a ribbon opening the new temporary fire station #2 as Alderman Richard Bennett (L-R), Col. Vesay of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fire Chief George Bass and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Nick Russo look on. The fire station is the last of more than 700 temporary structures installed in Mississippi by the USACE. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., February 28, 2006 -- Long Beach...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barbour kicks off the "Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006" campaign at the Salvation Army's "Yankie Stadium" disaster center. The state and FEMA are partners in disaster preparation as well as the current Huricane Katrina recovery efforts. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barb...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- A FEMA official helps a disaster victim with information at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center established in a parking lot. The Mobile Centers travel to the 15 declared counties eligible for FEMA aid after a series of tornados struck the state. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- A...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- Glen Sachtleben, Middle Tennessee Liaison stands ready to assist clients who suffered damages in recent tornados at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA uses busses with sophisticated sattelite communications to bring information and assistance to communities across the state. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- G...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - At a FEMA mobile home site, US Department of Homeland Security Chairman of Gulf Coast Rebuilding, Don Powell (center), speaks with FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), Jesse Munoz (right) as Mayor Matthew Avara (in white), Willie Monroe, FEMA Recertification worker, and others of Mr. Powell's staff observe. Mr. Powell and staff are here on tour of the Gulf disaster area. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - At a FEMA mobi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) greets Max Mayfield, Director of the NOAA-National Hurricane Center, as he arrives on the Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WP-3D Orion Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport. Mr. Mayfield is on a five city, five day mission (May 1-5)with other NOAA forecasters and aircrew of the hurricane hunter aircraft to increase hurricane awareness and preparation in the Gulf Coast and Florida. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Fe...

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Fort Worth, TX, May 11, 2006 -- A new fork lift truck and trailer are among the new equipment for the 2006 season located at the FEMA Logistics Center. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Fort Worth, TX, May 11, 2006 -- A new fork lift truck and trailer are ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Tewskbury, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams attend a briefing at the local Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency emergency operations center on May 19, 2006. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Tewskbury, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of...

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Miami, Fla., May 22, 2006 -- FEMA's Acting Director, R. David Paulison makes remarks at NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami to kick off Hurricane Awareness Week before the start of the 2006 hurricane season. Photo by Billy Wagner, Monroe County EM

Miami, Fla., May 22, 2006 -- FEMA's Acting Director, R. David Paulison...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - A news crew interviews a FEMA Public Information Office at a demonstration of FEMA's Mobile Response Information Center (MRIC) and Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) vehicles. This is part of the Louisiana Joint Field Office Operations Exercise where Federal, state and local emergency management personnel test and refine practices to be used in response to future hurricanes in Louisiana. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - A ...

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Atlanta, Ga., August 28, 2006 -- At the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center refrigerators are stocked and ready for rapid deployment to disaster areas. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga., August 28, 2006 -- At the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Cent...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., September 20, 2006 - Individual Assistance (IA) Call Center workers receive training at the Louisiana Area Field Office (AFO). The AFO's Call Center employs nearly 50 people and receives over 2100 inquiries a day. Keith Riggs/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., September 20, 2006 - Individual...

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Paul Huang of FEMA's Map Service Center (MSC) and Eugene Luke of FEMA's Mitigation Division discuss FEMA's mapping efforts with visitors to FEMA's booth at the ESRI Federal User Conference in January 2007. Photo by Yonah Walter/FEMA.

Paul Huang of FEMA's Map Service Center (MSC) and Eugene Luke of FEMA'...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 -- The newest Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today in a heavily damaged area. DRCs are set up to help affected residents through the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 -- Th...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] The Villages, Fla., February 6, 2007 -- Residents enter the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center. FEMA sets up DRCs to help residents that are affected by disasters through the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] The Villages, Fla., February 6, 2007 --...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lake County, FL, February 9, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (left) is interviewed by NBC Nightly News outside FEMA's Lake Mack Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Director Paulison was in Florida to check on the progress of the recovery following the recent tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lake County, FL, February 9, 2007 -- FEM...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) speaks with Wendy Spencer (center), CEO of Volunteer Florida at a volunteer recognition event today in Lady Lake. Volunteer organizations are an important part of the response to and recovery from the central Florida tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English (center) briefs Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue (left, front) on the tornadoes that stuck Americus recently. FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch (right)is also present. Several Counties in Georgia have been declared federal disaster areas. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Em...

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Waycross, GA, May 15, 2007 -- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Specialist, Sally Gentry, records the road closures due to the forest fires in the Joint Information Center (JIC). The JIC was opened to disseminate information about the fires in south Georgia. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized 4 Fire Management Assistance Grants between April 18 and May 10 2007, to help Georgia fight fires in 4 counties. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Waycross, GA, May 15, 2007 -- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Specialist, Sally...

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Washington, DC, May 15, 2007 -- FEMA and partner agencies discuss disaster assistance for individuals for the 2007 hurricane season during a news conference at FEMA headquarters. FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, center. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, May 15, 2007 -- FEMA and partner agencies discuss disa...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 -- Mounds of debris from flooded homes awaits to be properly disposed of. Those affected by the recent floods are encouraged to apply for assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center now open in Eastland. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 21, 2007 - - Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), The Orleans Parish Sheriffs Department and members of the Zaffuto Family cut the ribbon during the dedication of the Sidney Zaffuto Human Development Center. The training center is just one of the many FEMA rebuilding projects across the greater New Orleans area and Louisiana. Present from left at the dedication are Executive Director Michael Rentza, Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement; FEMA Public Assistance Section Chief John Connolly; FEMA Louisiana Transitional Recovery Office Director Jim Stark; Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman and Sidney Zaffuto family members. T

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 21, 2007 - - Members of th...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] La Crosse, WI, August 25, 2007 -- An incident command center monitors local activity. FEMA is working with state and local officials to help with recovery efforts. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] La Crosse, WI, August 25, 2007 -- An inc...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- Red Cross workers bring in supplies for residents at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA and Volunteer Agencies such as the Red Cross are working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help residents recover from the recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- Red Cros...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA employee, Diane Knight, talks to residents at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA is working with individuals and state and local representatives to help them recover from the flood. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA emp...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Winona, MN, August 30, 2007 -- Dan Larkin the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) site manager shows Region V administrator Edward G. Buikema a message board listing services and goods available for flood victims. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help them recover from recent flooding. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Winona, MN, August 30, 2007 -- Dan Larkin...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Region 5 Administrator Edward Buikema (right) joins FCO Jesse Munoz (center left) during the FCO's meeting at the Joint Field Office (JFO). The FCO has periodic meetings with his staff to keep abreast of the recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson talks with media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by severe storms and flooding last August. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson, talks with the media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by August severe storms and flooding. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 1, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Laird Basehoar is being interviewed by WKYT-TV (CBS) reporter Denny Trease in front of the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) at the FEMA Joint Field Office. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado damage in several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 - Inside a FEMA Disaster Recover Center, FEMA PIO Mel Jenkins and a local pastor listen as FEMA IA Specialist Diane Bridges explains how FEMA can help residents affected by the recent tornado in Monroe County. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) is now open in Harrison County to help residents impacted by the recent severe storms and tornado. This is one of six MDRC's currently deployed to Kentucky. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthian...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 - The roof of a city fire station with a embedded glass shard, a result of the recent tornado. Atlanta is recovering from the affects of a severe tornado which swept through the city center. FEMA aid will assist the city in rebuilding through Public Assistance grants. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 - The roof o...

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Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at the podium during a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new FEMA facility that will house the agency's Disaster Operations Center. The structure is the first commercial building in Frederick County that has been certified "green" by the U.S. Green Building Council. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Winchester, VA, April 8, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The Salvation Army feeds disaster workers and volunteers at their command center. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, Colorado, May 24, 2008 -- The S...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Mitchellville, IN, June 13, 2008 -- An American Red Cross volunteer assists a southern Indiana flood victim at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Mitchellville, IN, June 13, 2008 -- An Am...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Reedsburg, WI, June 18, 2008-- Va'Shard Chandler, one of FEMA's Mobile Disaster Recovery Center operators, explains how FEMA's "on call" satellite receiving systems can run 23 phone lines, 20 computers, and a fax line to Michael Morgan. Morgan, Wisconsin's Secretary of Administration, toured the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Reedsburg, WI. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Reedsburg, WI, June 18, 2008-...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison, Florida Congressman John Mica, and State Director of Emergency Management Craig Fugate confer at today's Leadership Briefing at the State Logistics Response Center. The recent federal Disaster Declaration provides FEMA resources to help in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Cocoa, FL, August 30, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is a gathering place for FEMA and partners to offer disaster services available under one roof to those suffering as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Cocoa, FL, August 30, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster R...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Red Cross is providing services to residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Disast...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 1, 2008 -- Catherine Herridge, Fox News national correspondent (center) interviews Ed Conley(L), FEMA National Spokesperson - Baton Rouge, at the FEMA Joint Field Operations (JFO) center in during Hurricane Gustav. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 1, 2008 -- Catherine Her...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Houma, LA, September 7, 2008 -- The volume of commodities being distributed at the State lead Point of Distribution (POD)at the, Houma Civic Center, is confirmed by the empty pallets being accumulated as distribution is ongoing. These pallets had contained water and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) to go with the hot meal provided by local restaurants, handed out by local organizations and the National Guard. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Houma, LA, September 7, 2008 -- The volume of comm...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency officials work in the City of San Antonio and Bexar County Emergency Operations Center to monitor the path of Hurricane Ike. Local, state, federal and non-governmental agencies are coordinating activities to prepare for the hurricane which is expected to make landfall somewhere on Texas Gulf Coast. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 -- Federal Emergen...

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[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 --The City of San Antonio and Bexar County Emergency Operations Center bustles with activity in anticipation of Hurricane Ike. Local, state, federal and non-governmental agencies are coordinating activities to prepare for the hurricane which is expected to impact the coast of Texas in the Gulf of Mexico. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 --The City of San ...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the FEMA Lee County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) the WINK-TV Electronic News Gatherer(ENG) vehicle is ready to send a FEMA PIO interview for broadcast. FEMA seeks media outreach to help spread the word about FEMA services available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the ...

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[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 -- Orlando Hernandez, Bexar County Fire Marshall and Emergency Management is interviewed in the City of San Antonio and Bexar County Emergency Operations Center by FEMA's new media team. Local, state, federal and non-governmental agencies are coordinating activities to prepare for the hurricane which is expected to make landfall somewhere on the eastern coast of Texas. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 -- Orlando Hernand...

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[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 --The City of San Antonio and Bexar County Emergency Operations Center closely monitors the path of Hurricane Ike. Local, state, federal and non-governmental agencies are coordinating activities to prepare for the hurricane which is expected to make landfall somewhere on the Texas Gulf Coast. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] San Antonio, TX, September 10, 2008 --The City of San ...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 12, 2008 -- Staging operations at the Reliance Center for rescue operations in preparation of Hurricane Ike Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 12, 2008 -- Staging operations ...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- The Glades County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today to serve residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- The Glades...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 15, 2008 -- Local volunteers stack ice at a FEMA point of distribution center for residents impacted by Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 15, 2008 -- Local volunteers st...

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[Hurricane Ike] Winnie, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Workers clearing debris from a shopping center that lost its roof during Hurricane Ike. High winds and rain left countless numbers of buildings damaged or destroyed along the South Texas coast. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Winnie, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Workers clearing deb...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 19, 2008 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance Employee gives some emotional support to a victim of Hurricane Ike at the Disaster Recovery Center on the Ellington military base. FEMA opened four DRCs in Houston today. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 19, 2008 -- A FEMA Individual A...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 23, 2008-- Tamera Kelker-North, a FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist talks to a local resident impacted by Hurricane Ike at a Mobile Registration Intake Center set up on the island. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 23, 2008-- Tamera Kelk...

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Severe Storm - Ponce, Puerto Rico, October 4, 2008 -- FEMA External Affairs representative, Maria Davila visits the Ponce FEMA Disaster Recovery Center following the recent floods in Puerto Rico. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Severe Storm - Ponce, Puerto Rico, October 4, 2008 -- FEMA External Af...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs rep in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/05/2008 Caption: Ponce, Puerto Rico, October 4, 2008 -- FEMA External Affairs representative, Mari... More

Oakland, Calif., Sep. 11, 2009 -- Staff of the FEMA Region IX Regional Response Coordination Center listen to a briefing from the Operations Director during an earthquake exercise. The Thunderbolt exercise was a "no notice" test for the staff of the Region IX office. Exercises like the Thunderbolt help FEMA to assess its response capabilities

Oakland, Calif., Sep. 11, 2009 -- Staff of the FEMA Region IX Regional...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2009-09-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: California ^ exercise ^ Thunderbolt Disaster Types: Earthq... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Bryan Fisher (L) and Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph A. Diemont (R) tour the newly constructed medical facility with Doctor Bruce Atkinson (C). A severe flood destroyed the previous medical center in 2009, and FEMA partnered with the State of Alaska and the city of Eagle to relocate the hospital to higher ground. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Bryan ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Miscellaneous... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , Jan. 20, 2009 -- Inauguration Day Metro rail surge, as over 305,000 riders out of Maryland - had used Metro rail by 9:00 a. m. This is the Federal Center SW stop in downtown D. C. Photo by Barry Bahler/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , Jan. 20, 2009 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Metro riders on Inauguration Day Production Date: 01/20/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 20, 2009 -- Inauguration Day Metro rail surge, as over 305,000 ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Mena, Ark. , April 11, 2009 -- Two homeowners (left) relate their experiences and describe the damages caused to their homes by an F3 tornado that struck the city of Mena on April 9 to Glen Berry (center), Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Officer, Anthony Drew, U. S. Small Business Administration disaster construction specialist and Arkansas Department of Emergency Management Planning Specialist Jack Malone (right). Five documented tornadoes struck several western Arkansas counties that night and caused widespread damage. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Mena, Ark. , April 11, 2009 -- Two homeowners...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA team in Arkansas Production Date: 04/11/2009 Caption: Mena, Ark. , April 11, 2009 -- Two homeowners (left) relate their experiences and describe the damage... More

Washington, D. C. , May 27, 2009 -- David L. Myers, Director, Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives. Prior to joining DHS, David served as Executive Director of Teen Living Programs in Chicago. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 27, 2009 -- David L. Myers, Director, Center f...

The original database describes this as: Title: David L. Myers, FEMA's Director, Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Production Date: 05/27/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 27, 2009 -- David ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 8, 2009 -- Signs point the way to the Disaster Recovery Center located in the Court House Complex. Disaster Recovery Centers provide a central location for flood and storm affected residents to find help. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 8, 2009 -- Signs poin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fulton County disaster recovery center Open for Storm and Flood Affected Residents in Georgia Production Date: 10/08/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , October 8, 20... More

Washington, D. C. , March 16, 2010 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mission Support Associate Administrator David Garratt (l) and Region VI Regional Administrator Tony Russell (2nd from Left) testify about the resources and initiatives needed to ensure strong FEMA regional offices before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response. Also testifying is (right center) is Dr. Springer from the National Academy of Public Administration and on the right end is Mr. Long from Alabama Emergency Management Agency. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , March 16, 2010 -- Federal Emergency Management Age...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials at a hearing in District of Columbia Production Date: 03/16/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , March 16, 2010 -- Federal Emergency Management Age... More

Washington, D. C. , May 24, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate with NOAA's National Hurricane Center Director, Bill Read,at the head of the conference room table at FEMA's NRCC Conference Room. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are partnering during National Hurricane Preparedness Week to share valuable hurricane preparedness information. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 24, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 24, 2010 -- FE... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , May 24, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate with NOAA's National Hurricane Center Director; Bill Read; at the head of the conference room table at FEMA's NRCC Conference Room. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are partnering during National Hurricane Preparedness Week to share valuable hurricane preparedness information. ; FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , May 24, 2010 -- FEMA Ad...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 24, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W.... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 30, 2010 --- FEMA R2 IMAT Logistics Chief John Alonzo during the morning brief out at the Virgin Islands Territory Emergency Operations Agency (VITEMA) center as Hurricane Earl bears down the Caribbean Island. Accurate and timely distribution of official information is crucial for a successful response to an emergency. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, A...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and VITEMA prepare for Hurricane Earl in St. Thomas Production Date: 08/30/2010 Caption: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 30, 2010 --- FEMA R2 IMAT L... More

Atlanta, Ga. , November 17, 2010 -- FEMA material handlers use forklifts to move pallets of food, water and other supplies to specific locations throughout the distribution center to allow for efficient egress of emergency supplies. This facility is one of nine distribution points around the United States to quickly and efficiently support disaster survivors with food, water and other emergency supplies. David Fine/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga. , November 17, 2010 -- FEMA material handlers use forklif...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Distribution Center Opening - Atlanta Production Date: 11/17/2010 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , November 17, 2010 -- FEMA material handlers use forklifts to mov... More

Atlanta, Ga. , November 17, 2010 -- Through a federal partnership between FEMA and the General Services Administration (GSA), FEMA opens a new commodities distribution center in Atlanta to stage emergency supplies of food, water and other emergency equipment. This facility is one of nine distribution points around the United States to quickly and efficiently support disaster survivors. David Fine/Photographer

Atlanta, Ga. , November 17, 2010 -- Through a federal partnership betw...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Distribution Center Opening - Atlanta Production Date: 11/17/2010 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , November 17, 2010 -- Through a federal partnership between FEMA ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Chicago, Ill. , January 25, 2011 -- Assistant Administrator William Carwile (left), Region IX Administrator, Nancy Ward (center), Region V Administrator, Andrew Velasquez III (back), FEMA Deputy Administrator, Richard Serino, and FEMA Director of Regional Operations, Patty Kalla (right), tour Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications. FEMA/Norman Lenburg

Emergency Planning and Security - Chicago, Ill. , January 25, 2011 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Leadership visits Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communications Production Date: 01/25/2011 Caption: Chicago, Ill. , January 25, 2011 -- Assista... More

Tornado - Snow Hill, N. C. , April 19, 2011 -- Debra Miller, NC Emergency Management speaks to Pastor Tony Calhoun (r) at a survivor donation center in Snow Hill. FEMA is responding to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that damage or destroyed homes and businesses across North Carolinavon April 16, 2011. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Snow Hill, N. C. , April 19, 2011 -- Debra Miller, NC Emerge...

The original database describes this as: Title: Donation Center in Snow Hill Production Date: 04/19/2011 Caption: Snow Hill, N. C. , April 19, 2011 -- Debra Miller, NC Emergency Management speaks to Pastor T... More

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