![[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Henry "Rico" Borrazzo explains mitigation and the FEMA recovery process to a resident in Jackson, Miss. FEMA mitigation and community relations (CR) are teaming up at the State Fair to take the FEMA message directly to the people of Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTAvMTMvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtamFja3Nvbi1taXNzLW9jdG9iZXItMTMtMjAwNS1mZW1hLXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlLWhlbnJ5LXJpY28tYjMxYTYxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Henry \"Rico\" Borrazzo explains mitigation and the FEMA recovery process to a resident in Jackson, Miss. FEMA mitigation and community relations (CR) are teaming up at the State Fair to take the FEMA message directly to the people of Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe")
[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Dr. Claudette Reichel, AG Professor at LSU and Project Chair for "LaHouse," described the building techniques and materials used to construct this innovative residential structure. LaHouse is built in four sections, each one showcasing solutions to help homes survive environmental threats common to the gulf coast. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTEvMDgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmF0b24tcm91Z2UtbGEtbm92ZW1iZXItOS0yMDA1LWRyLWNsYXVkZXR0ZS1yZWljaGVsLWFnLXByb2Zlc3Nvci1mYWNkMDctMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/27/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Dr. Claudette Reichel, AG Professor at LSU and Project Chair for \"LaHouse,\" described the building techniques and materials used to construct this innovative residential structure. LaHouse is built in four sections, each one showcasing solutions to help homes survive environmental threats common to the gulf coast. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Dr. Claudette ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Sandy Scallon of the LSU AG Center and Coordinator of the LaHouse project, stands beside a list of some of the building features of this innovative demonstration structure. LaHouse exhibits "stronger, safer, and smarter construction" practices. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTEvMDgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmF0b24tcm91Z2UtbGEtbm92ZW1iZXItOS0yMDA1LXNhbmR5LXNjYWxsb24tb2YtdGhlLWxzdS1hZy01NmZkMDgtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/59/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Sandy Scallon of the LSU AG Center and Coordinator of the LaHouse project, stands beside a list of some of the building features of this innovative demonstration structure. LaHouse exhibits \"stronger, safer, and smarter construction\" practices. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - Sandy Scallon ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigation representative Bud Plisich (standing) presents the Mitigation Assessment Team findings on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on structures in Mississippi to a delegation of Japanese engineers on a tour of the Mississippi coast. Engineers are working to determine better ways for structures to survive hurricanes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTEvMzAvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3Mtbm92ZW1iZXItMzAtMjAwNS1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tcmVwcmVzZW50YXRpdmUtNGI3NGQ2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigation representative Bud Plisich (standing) presents the Mitigation Assessment Team findings on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on structures in Mississippi to a delegation of Japanese engineers on a tour of the Mississippi coast. Engineers are working to determine better ways for structures to survive hurricanes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigatio...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-12-06 -- Students from the "Academy of Sacred Heart High School" peacefully protest to ask for catagory 5 Levee's be built to save property and lives. Many people are asking the Federal Government and FEMA to build Catagory 5 Levees to help prevent future Hurricane flooding and destruction. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDEvMTIvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtbmV3LW9ybGVhbnMtbGEtMDEtMTItMDYtc3R1ZGVudHMtZnJvbS10aGUtYWNhZGVteS1vZi1zYWNyZWQtMzA3ZGYxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-12-06 -- Students from the \"Academy of Sacred Heart High School\" peacefully protest to ask for catagory 5 Levee's be built to save property and lives. Many people are asking the Federal Government and FEMA to build Catagory 5 Levees to help prevent future Hurricane flooding and destruction. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-12-06 -- Students from the "Ac...
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![[Hurricane Rita] Sulphur, LA, 1-26-06 -- Ellie Newby talks with FEMA mitigation Specialists Braden Allen and John Ormsby and NFIP Specialist Tom McDermott about wind proofing hardware repairs at this mitigation display at Lowe's Building supplies. FEMA puts these Mitigation displays in public places to give people who need to build or rebuild choices in making a better building that will resist damage better. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDEvMjYvaHVycmljYW5lLXJpdGEtc3VscGh1ci1sYS0xLTI2LTA2LWVsbGllLW5ld2J5LXRhbGtzLXdpdGgtZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLXNwZWNpYWxpc3RzLTZiNDYxMC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/28/webp "[Hurricane Rita] Sulphur, LA, 1-26-06 -- Ellie Newby talks with FEMA mitigation Specialists Braden Allen and John Ormsby and NFIP Specialist Tom McDermott about wind proofing hardware repairs at this mitigation display at Lowe's Building supplies. FEMA puts these Mitigation displays in public places to give people who need to build or rebuild choices in making a better building that will resist damage better. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Rita] Sulphur, LA, 1-26-06 -- Ellie Newby talks with FEMA m...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14 2006 -- This California resident raised their home ten feet to prevent, or mitigate, flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi10aGlzLWNhbGlmb3JuaWEtZDEyNTU0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14 2006 -- This California resident raised their home ten feet to prevent, or mitigate, flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisor, Alfonso Nava, about methods of elevating their house at a workshop offered by FEMA in partnership with Home Depot Home Improvement Center in Zachary. The workshop is designed to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters and how to rebuild properly with the best technical guidance and tested techniques. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDMvMDMvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtemFjaGFyeS1sYS1tYXJjaC0zLTIwMDYtaG9tZW93bmVycy1xdWVzdGlvbi1mZW1hLWhhemFyZC1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLTFiZmIxNS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisor, Alfonso Nava, about methods of elevating their house at a workshop offered by FEMA in partnership with Home Depot Home Improvement Center in Zachary. The workshop is designed to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters and how to rebuild properly with the best technical guidance and tested techniques. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question F...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation Branch Director Todd Davison (right) is interviewed by a correspondent from PBS's Newshour. FEMA promotes rebuilding better and stronger to mitigate against hurricanes and other natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDMvMDkvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3MtbWFyY2gtOS0yMDA2LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1icmFuY2gtZGlyZWN0b3ItZWNkM2YwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation Branch Director Todd Davison (right) is interviewed by a correspondent from PBS's Newshour. FEMA promotes rebuilding better and stronger to mitigate against hurricanes and other natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation Br...
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![[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, and burns protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLTQyYzY2YS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, and burns protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND")
[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] WWL-TV in Gretna, Louisiana was able to broadcast uninterrupted throughout Hurricane Katrina. The construction manager designed the building specifically to withstand high winds and flooding. Notice that the equipment is elevated and that the space under the building can now be used as parking space. Photo by FEMA.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3RodW1ibmFpbC8yMDA3LzAxLzI2L2h1cnJpY2FuZS1rYXRyaW5hLXd3bC10di1pbi1ncmV0bmEtbG91aXNpYW5hLXdhcy1hYmxlLXRvLWJyb2FkY2FzdC11bmludGVycnVwdGVkLWQ2ZDBiNy0yMDAuanBn/40/40/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] WWL-TV in Gretna, Louisiana was able to broadcast uninterrupted throughout Hurricane Katrina. The construction manager designed the building specifically to withstand high winds and flooding. Notice that the equipment is elevated and that the space under the building can now be used as parking space. Photo by FEMA.")
[Hurricane Katrina] WWL-TV in Gretna, Louisiana was able to broadcast ...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School woodshop student listens as his instructor Bill Paige (left) discusses the building plans for a FEMA mitigation model structure being built by the students as a class project. FEMA promotes the use of mitigative building techniques in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWRlbGFuZC1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMy0yMDA3LWEtZGVsYW5kLWhpZ2gtc2Nob29sLWVkZTQwNS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/60/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School woodshop student listens as his instructor Bill Paige (left) discusses the building plans for a FEMA mitigation model structure being built by the students as a class project. FEMA promotes the use of mitigative building techniques in areas threatened by natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Delan...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School wood shop student inscribes this piece of wood according to the plans for construction of a FEMA mitigation model structure. The students are building the structure as a class project. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWRlbGFuZC1mbC1mZWJydWFyeS0yMy0yMDA3LWEtZGVsYW5kLWhpZ2gtc2Nob29sLWEyYjU2OS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Deland High School wood shop student inscribes this piece of wood according to the plans for construction of a FEMA mitigation model structure. The students are building the structure as a class project. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 23, 2007 -- A Delan...
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Stoughton, WI, July 3, 2008 -- Lydia Crespel, a FEMA mitigation worke...
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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Henry "Rico" Borrazzo explains mitigation and the FEMA recovery process to residents in Jackson, Miss. FEMA mitigation and community relations (CR) are teaming up at the State Fair to take the FEMA message directly to the people of Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTAvMTMvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtamFja3Nvbi1taXNzLW9jdG9iZXItMTMtMjAwNS1mZW1hLXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlLWhlbnJ5LXJpY28tMGM1ZTYxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Henry \"Rico\" Borrazzo explains mitigation and the FEMA recovery process to residents in Jackson, Miss. FEMA mitigation and community relations (CR) are teaming up at the State Fair to take the FEMA message directly to the people of Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe")
[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- A computer display showing a flood plain maps during a FEMA reconstruction "EXPO" at a mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDEvMjgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtamFudWFyeS04LTIwMDYtYmlsb3hpLW1zLWEtY29tcHV0ZXItZGlzcGxheS1zaG93aW5nLWEtZmxvb2QtNDEwNGMxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- A computer display showing a flood plain maps during a FEMA reconstruction \"EXPO\" at a mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- A computer display ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Stacy Schrupp (left) discusses mitigation techniques with residents in D'Iberville. FEMA encourages rebuilding better and stronger to minimize damage in future disasters. Darby Duffin/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMDQvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtZGliZXJ2aWxsZS1taXNzLWZlYnJ1YXJ5LTQtMjAwNi1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tcmVwcmVzZW50YXRpdmUtYzk5N2JiLTEwMjQuanBn/40/30/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Stacy Schrupp (left) discusses mitigation techniques with residents in D'Iberville. FEMA encourages rebuilding better and stronger to minimize damage in future disasters. Darby Duffin/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mit...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is an example of a "elevation based on fill" mitigated home that is above the flood plain. On the Left are 2 FEMA Trailers that the owner allowed to be located on his property for 2 neighbors that lost their non-mitigated homes when a tidal surge from Hurricane Katrina came though. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though raising homes above the flood plain in flood prone areas. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMTQvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcG9ydC1zdWxwaHVyLWxhLTQtMTQtMDYtdGhpcy1pcy1hbi1leGFtcGxlLW9mLWEtZWxldmF0aW9uLTUzMjQwOC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is an example of a \"elevation based on fill\" mitigated home that is above the flood plain. On the Left are 2 FEMA Trailers that the owner allowed to be located on his property for 2 neighbors that lost their non-mitigated homes when a tidal surge from Hurricane Katrina came though. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though raising homes above the flood plain in flood prone areas. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is an example of...
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![[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Also in the city park created on the river side stands an obelisk marking the water levels from the 1997 flood. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLWNhYTE0Yi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Also in the city park created on the river side stands an obelisk marking the water levels from the 1997 flood. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND")
[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...
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![[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLWU0ZTIxZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/59/webp "[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND")
[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...
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New Orleans, LA, April 4, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison...
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![[Severe Storms and Flooding] Warner, N.H., July 3, 2007 -- Emergency Management Director Edward Mical and Public Works Director Allan Brown show the placement of geosynthetic material in the roadbed of Bartlett Loop. FEMA Photo by Bridget Weber](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMDMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctd2FybmVyLW5oLWp1bHktMy0yMDA3LWVtZXJnZW5jeS1tYW5hZ2VtZW50LWRpcmVjdG9yLTc3MGMxOC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/30/webp "[Severe Storms and Flooding] Warner, N.H., July 3, 2007 -- Emergency Management Director Edward Mical and Public Works Director Allan Brown show the placement of geosynthetic material in the roadbed of Bartlett Loop. FEMA Photo by Bridget Weber")
[Severe Storms and Flooding] Warner, N.H., July 3, 2007 -- Emergency M...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 1, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Larry Ruffin (right) explains mitigation at the Bluffton Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWJsdWZmdG9uLW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEtMjAwNy1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tN2IzNTdhLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 1, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Larry Ruffin (right) explains mitigation at the Bluffton Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 1, ...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 -- Richard and Roberta Williams talk with FEMA Mitigation Specialist Richard McMahon at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair. FEMA's mitigation out reach program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on cutting down future damages. Marvin Nauman/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW9rbGFob21hLW9rLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xNC0yMDA3LXJpY2hhcmQtMjEwMWMwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/28/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 -- Richard and Roberta Williams talk with FEMA Mitigation Specialist Richard McMahon at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair. FEMA's mitigation out reach program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on cutting down future damages. Marvin Nauman/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, 2007 -- This view shows the back door employee entrance to Rossilli's restaurant (L) in the downtown area. The store owners on the right suffered heavy damage. The waterline can be seen on the white siding of the doorway. Rossilli's suffered little damage due to mitigation techniques used when the restaurant was renovated. John Ficara/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMjAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWZpbmRsYXktb2hpby1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMjAtMjAwNy10aGlzLXZpZXctMjljZTBjLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, 2007 -- This view shows the back door employee entrance to Rossilli's restaurant (L) in the downtown area. The store owners on the right suffered heavy damage. The waterline can be seen on the white siding of the doorway. Rossilli's suffered little damage due to mitigation techniques used when the restaurant was renovated. John Ficara/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 20, ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 14, 2007 -- Construction crews work at the site of the new 164,575 square foot D'Iberville High School. FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMTEvMTQvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtZGliZXJ2aWxsZS1tcy1ub3ZlbWJlci0xNC0yMDA3LWNvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1jcmV3cy13b3JrLWF0LTVmMmQwMy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 14, 2007 -- Construction crews work at the site of the new 164,575 square foot D'Iberville High School. FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.")
[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 14, 2007 -- Construction...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, November 14, 2007 -- A construction person works on the foundation of the new 164,575 square foot D'Iberville High School. FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMTEvMTQvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtZGliZXJ2aWxsZS1taXNzLW5vdmVtYmVyLTE0LTIwMDctYS1jb25zdHJ1Y3Rpb24tcGVyc29uLXdvcmtzLThiMTkxNS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/28/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, November 14, 2007 -- A construction person works on the foundation of the new 164,575 square foot D'Iberville High School. FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, November 14, 2007 -- A construc...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin-- Five weeks after heavy rains fell on central and southern Wisconsin, many mobile homes in low lying areas along the Rock River still had accessibility issues. FEMA Community Relations and Mitigation Teams closely monitor these areas, in anticipation of providing aid to the homeowners once the water subsides.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDcvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWp1bHktOC0yMDA4LWZ0LWF0a2luc29uLXdpc2NvbnNpbi1maXZlLTllN2MyYS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin-- Five weeks after heavy rains fell on central and southern Wisconsin, many mobile homes in low lying areas along the Rock River still had accessibility issues. FEMA Community Relations and Mitigation Teams closely monitor these areas, in anticipation of providing aid to the homeowners once the water subsides.")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, W...
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![[Hurricane Ike] Gilchrist, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Warren Adams goes through his house that survived the destruction of Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDkvMjIvaHVycmljYW5lLWlrZS1naWxjaHJpc3QtdHgtc2VwdGVtYmVyLTIyLTIwMDgtd2FycmVuLWFkYW1zLWdvZXMtdGhyb3VnaC1oaXMtMTA0ZmQ3LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Ike] Gilchrist, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Warren Adams goes through his house that survived the destruction of Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA")
[Hurricane Ike] Gilchrist, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Warren Adams goes...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Robert and Sandra Harris' elevated house was the only one left standing on Wiggins Street after Hurricane Katrina hit. They had mitigated their home in 1999 with Increased Cost of Compliance funds through the National Flood Insurance Program. They elevated their house above the required level in order to further protect against flooding. Photo by Robert Harris.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMjYvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcm9iZXJ0LWFuZC1zYW5kcmEtaGFycmlzLWVsZXZhdGVkLWhvdXNlLXdhcy10aGUtb25seS1vbmUtMjhlZjg2LTY0MC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Robert and Sandra Harris' elevated house was the only one left standing on Wiggins Street after Hurricane Katrina hit. They had mitigated their home in 1999 with Increased Cost of Compliance funds through the National Flood Insurance Program. They elevated their house above the required level in order to further protect against flooding. Photo by Robert Harris.")
[Hurricane Katrina] Robert and Sandra Harris' elevated house was the o...
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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- The difference in the damages sustained by these houses shows the value of mitigation. Few structures on the coast of Mississippi were mitigated prior to Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMDkvMjUvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtZGliZXJ2aWxsZS1taXNzLXNlcHRlbWJlci0yNS0yMDA1LXRoZS1kaWZmZXJlbmNlLWluLXRoZS1kYW1hZ2VzLWNiYzBhYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- The difference in the damages sustained by these houses shows the value of mitigation. Few structures on the coast of Mississippi were mitigated prior to Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe")
[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- The diff...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Henry "Rico" Borrazzo explains mitigation and the FEMA recovery process to residents in Jackson, Miss. FEMA mitigation and community relations (CR) are teaming up at the State Fair to take the FEMA message directly to the people of Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTAvMTMvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtamFja3Nvbi1taXNzLW9jdG9iZXItMTMtMjAwNS1mZW1hLXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlLWhlbnJ5LXJpY28tZGIxODk0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA representative Henry \"Rico\" Borrazzo explains mitigation and the FEMA recovery process to residents in Jackson, Miss. FEMA mitigation and community relations (CR) are teaming up at the State Fair to take the FEMA message directly to the people of Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe")
[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA represent...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- Jesse Munoz, a FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer participating in a reconstruction "EXPO" at a popular mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDEvMjgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtamFudWFyeS04LTIwMDYtYmlsb3hpLW1zLWplc3NlLW11bm96LWEtZmVtYS1kZXB1dHktZmVkZXJhbC1mODJmMjMtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/46/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- Jesse Munoz, a FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer participating in a reconstruction \"EXPO\" at a popular mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- Jesse Munoz, a FEMA...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- FEMA mitigation specialists meet with a contractor that has raised this home to mitigate flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tNmU1MWU3LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- FEMA mitigation specialists meet with a contractor that has raised this home to mitigate flooding. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa, CA, Feb. 14...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Floodwalls surround this California trailer park to prevent flooding from nearby creeks. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1mbG9vZHdhbGxzLTYxOWUzOS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Floodwalls surround this California trailer park to prevent flooding from nearby creeks. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 11, 2006 -- FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Advisor Jose Ruvira, offers visitors tips on rebuilding safer and stronger at the Governor's Recovery Expo. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMDkvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3MtYXVndXN0LTExLTIwMDYtZmVtYXMtaGF6YXJkLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tYWR2aXNvci05ZmQ2Y2MtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/31/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 11, 2006 -- FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Advisor Jose Ruvira, offers visitors tips on rebuilding safer and stronger at the Governor's Recovery Expo. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 11, 2006 -- FEMA's Hazard Mi...
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![[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By following local building codes and elevating above the base flood elevation, Lynhurst Plumbing and Heating avoided damage during the Mother's Day floods. The adjoining building, built prior to code adoption had 18 inches of flood water. Darby Duffin/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMTUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctc2F1Z3VzLW1hLWF1Z3VzdC0xNS0yMDA2LWJ5LWZvbGxvd2luZy1sb2NhbC1idWlsZGluZy1kYTBhOWItMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By following local building codes and elevating above the base flood elevation, Lynhurst Plumbing and Heating avoided damage during the Mother's Day floods. The adjoining building, built prior to code adoption had 18 inches of flood water. Darby Duffin/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By followin...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA employees at a just completed storm shelter. The shelter, one of several, is placed in a new group home site where residents were relocated after the town was destroyed by a tornado. Cindy Daniel, left speaking with local FEMA employees while Crystal Payton, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, right, inspects shelter progress. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWdyZWVuc2J1cmcta3MtanVseS0xOS0yMDA3LWZlbWEtZW1wbG95ZWVzLTY0NzVmYy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA employees at a just completed storm shelter. The shelter, one of several, is placed in a new group home site where residents were relocated after the town was destroyed by a tornado. Cindy Daniel, left speaking with local FEMA employees while Crystal Payton, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, right, inspects shelter progress. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...
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![[Severe Storms and Flooding] Temple, N.H., July 31, 2007 -- Road Agent Tim Fiske stands next to a repaired stone culvert on Fish Road where geotextiles were used in the roadbed. FEMA Photo/Bridget Weber](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMzEvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctdGVtcGxlLW5oLWp1bHktMzEtMjAwNy1yb2FkLWFnZW50LXRpbS1maXNrZS1zdGFuZHMtYjVmMGJkLTEwMjQuanBn/40/30/webp "[Severe Storms and Flooding] Temple, N.H., July 31, 2007 -- Road Agent Tim Fiske stands next to a repaired stone culvert on Fish Road where geotextiles were used in the roadbed. FEMA Photo/Bridget Weber")
[Severe Storms and Flooding] Temple, N.H., July 31, 2007 -- Road Agent...
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![[Alabaugh Canyon Fire] Sturgis, SD, August 3, 2007 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer, Ron Roth tapes a poster to a pole. FEMA was promoting wildfire prevention during the Sturgis motorcycle rally in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Andrea Booher/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMDMvYWxhYmF1Z2gtY2FueW9uLWZpcmUtc3R1cmdpcy1zZC1hdWd1c3QtMy0yMDA3LWZlbWEtZXh0ZXJuYWwtYWZmYWlycy1vZmZpY2VyLTllZjU3MS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Alabaugh Canyon Fire] Sturgis, SD, August 3, 2007 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer, Ron Roth tapes a poster to a pole. FEMA was promoting wildfire prevention during the Sturgis motorcycle rally in the Black Hills, South Dakota. Andrea Booher/FEMA")
[Alabaugh Canyon Fire] Sturgis, SD, August 3, 2007 -- FEMA External A...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 23, 2007 -- Flood victim Homer Joy talks with FEMA Mitigation Specialist Ernal Cunningham about Mitigation practices for his business at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRC's provide applicants with information about FEMA programs and can help in filling out applications. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWFkYS1vay1hdWd1c3QtMjMtMjAwNy1mbG9vZC12aWN0aW0taG9tZXItMmIyYzAwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 23, 2007 -- Flood victim Homer Joy talks with FEMA Mitigation Specialist Ernal Cunningham about Mitigation practices for his business at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRC's provide applicants with information about FEMA programs and can help in filling out applications. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 23, 2007 -- F...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Larry Ruffin, FEMA Mitigation representative listens to a town official whose jurisdiction suffered damage by flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters to determine if they qualify for Public Assistance. John Ficara/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWJsdWZmdG9uLW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTUtMjAwNy1sYXJyeS1ydWZmaW4tZjAzNWFhLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Larry Ruffin, FEMA Mitigation representative listens to a town official whose jurisdiction suffered damage by flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters to determine if they qualify for Public Assistance. John Ficara/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain manager Richard Stickler shows a flood map to Mai Trinh at a meeting for the Vietnamese community. Translators were present to help local Vietnamese citizens understand the new maps. Jennifer Smits/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMTkvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1zLW1hcmNoLTE5LTIwMDgtYmlsb3hpLWZsb29kcGxhaW4tbWFuYWdlci1yaWNoYXJkLTE3MDMyYi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain manager Richard Stickler shows a flood map to Mai Trinh at a meeting for the Vietnamese community. Translators were present to help local Vietnamese citizens understand the new maps. Jennifer Smits/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain ma...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Water that rose past the top of this home's garage, completely destroying the interior, is contrasted with an elevated, mitigated home (right) that sustained no loss in the main living areas. These homes were subjected to the powerful floodwaters of the White River which rose more than 50 feet in some areas along its length, fed by up to 12 inches of rain that fell in some areas of Arkansas over a two day period in mid-March. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDMvMjYvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW5vcmZvcmstYXItbWFyY2gtMjYtMjAwOC13YXRlci10aGF0LXJvc2UtMmZhOTNlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/28/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Water that rose past the top of this home's garage, completely destroying the interior, is contrasted with an elevated, mitigated home (right) that sustained no loss in the main living areas. These homes were subjected to the powerful floodwaters of the White River which rose more than 50 feet in some areas along its length, fed by up to 12 inches of rain that fell in some areas of Arkansas over a two day period in mid-March. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008 ...
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Windsor, CO, June 19, 2008 -- Concrete is poured between layers of foa...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigation representative Lynda Charles (center) discusses a map of coastal Mississippi showing the storm surge from Hurricane Katrina in different locations to a delegation of Japanese engineers on a tour of the Mississippi coast. Engineers are working to determine better ways for structures to survive the storm surge and wind of hurricanes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTEvMzAvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3Mtbm92ZW1iZXItMzAtMjAwNS1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tcmVwcmVzZW50YXRpdmUtMjdlZDkwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigation representative Lynda Charles (center) discusses a map of coastal Mississippi showing the storm surge from Hurricane Katrina in different locations to a delegation of Japanese engineers on a tour of the Mississippi coast. Engineers are working to determine better ways for structures to survive the storm surge and wind of hurricanes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigatio...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- The house of Don and Rose Blanchard, rebuilt just 10 months prior to Hurricane Katrina using best mitigation practices, sustained little damage from the storm. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds were used to subsidize their rebuilding costs in 2003. Darby Duffin/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMDYvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcGFzcy1jaHJpc3RpYW4tbWlzcy1mZWJydWFyeS02LTIwMDYtdGhlLWhvdXNlLW9mLWRvbi1hbmQtZjViMGIwLTEwMjQuanBn/40/30/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- The house of Don and Rose Blanchard, rebuilt just 10 months prior to Hurricane Katrina using best mitigation practices, sustained little damage from the storm. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds were used to subsidize their rebuilding costs in 2003. Darby Duffin/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- The hou...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- Christopher Schroeer-Heiermann, a consultant to FEMA's mitigation and long term recovery programs works at his desk in the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO). Mr. Schroeer-Heiermann, a resident of Germany and an expert on smart rebuilding, planning and materials, is helping FEMA determine the future rebuilding needs of the Mississippi gulf coast. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDMvMDgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3MtbWFyY2gtOS0yMDA2LWNocmlzdG9waGVyLXNjaHJvZWVyLWhlaWVybWFubi1hLTBkZjEwOC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- Christopher Schroeer-Heiermann, a consultant to FEMA's mitigation and long term recovery programs works at his desk in the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO). Mr. Schroeer-Heiermann, a resident of Germany and an expert on smart rebuilding, planning and materials, is helping FEMA determine the future rebuilding needs of the Mississippi gulf coast. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 9, 2006 -- Christopher Schroe...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Disaster preparedness publications in several languages are available through the FEMA Mitigation Division to show Gulf Coast residents how to minimize damage from hurricanes and other disasters. FEMA Mitigation reaches out to all population groups to encourage pre-disaster planning. George Armstrong/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMDYvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcGFzcy1jaHJpc3RpYW4tbWlzcy1hcHJpbC02LTIwMDYtZGlzYXN0ZXItcHJlcGFyZWRuZXNzLXB1YmxpY2F0aW9ucy1iMDNlOTQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Disaster preparedness publications in several languages are available through the FEMA Mitigation Division to show Gulf Coast residents how to minimize damage from hurricanes and other disasters. FEMA Mitigation reaches out to all population groups to encourage pre-disaster planning. George Armstrong/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Disaster pr...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, 4-14-06 -- A mitigated and non-mitigated home side by side and the resulting effects of the damage created when a tidal surge struck from Hurricane Katrina. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though making a better building that will resist damage better. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMTQvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYnVyYXMtbGEtNC0xNC0wNi1hLW1pdGlnYXRlZC1hbmQtbm9uLW1pdGlnYXRlZC1ob21lLXNpZGUtZjgyMzZjLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, 4-14-06 -- A mitigated and non-mitigated home side by side and the resulting effects of the damage created when a tidal surge struck from Hurricane Katrina. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though making a better building that will resist damage better. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, 4-14-06 -- A mitigated and non-mitigate...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery Meeting, FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jerry Powers (right) and Jackson County contractor Charles Givens discuss methods of strengthening buildings against disaster damage. George Armstrong/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMjgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtZ2F1dGllci1taXNzLWFwcmlsLTI3LTIwMDYtYXQtdGhlLWZlbWEtZXNmLTE0LWxvbmctdGVybS1jb21tdW5pdHktYzdmOWUxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery Meeting, FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jerry Powers (right) and Jackson County contractor Charles Givens discuss methods of strengthening buildings against disaster damage. George Armstrong/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-1...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., August 30, 2006 -- Students from Harrison County Vo-Tech High School who worked on the FEMA mitigation model gather with their teacher outside of the classroom. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDgvMjgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtZ3VsZnBvcnQtbWlzcy1hdWd1c3QtMzAtMjAwNi1zdHVkZW50cy1mcm9tLWhhcnJpc29uLWNvdW50eS1hODdjZGYtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/31/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., August 30, 2006 -- Students from Harrison County Vo-Tech High School who worked on the FEMA mitigation model gather with their teacher outside of the classroom. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., August 30, 2006 -- Students from ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specialist Gary Zimmerer explains the Advisory Base Flood Elevations and increase Cost of Compliance at a Public workshop where people can ask questions about rebuilding their homes. FEMA is holding the workshops in various Cities so Officials and the Public can have a better understanding of bringing their homes or businesses into compliance with local floodplain ordinances. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMTIvMzEvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtbmV3LW9ybGVhbnMtbGEtNS0xMC0wNi1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tc3BlY2lhbGlzdC1nYXJ5LXppbW1lcmVyLTJhYzBlYS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specialist Gary Zimmerer explains the Advisory Base Flood Elevations and increase Cost of Compliance at a Public workshop where people can ask questions about rebuilding their homes. FEMA is holding the workshops in various Cities so Officials and the Public can have a better understanding of bringing their homes or businesses into compliance with local floodplain ordinances. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specia...
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FEMA attended the ESRI Federal User Conference in January 2007. At the...
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![[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitigation specialist explains low cost construction techniques to better protect homes during storms . FEMA gives presentations at community events to prepare for future disasters and to encourage disaster planning. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDcvMTUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2Rpbmctd2ljaGl0YS1rcy1qdWx5LTE1LTIwMDctYS1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tc3BlY2lhbGlzdC1lMzczMGQtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitigation specialist explains low cost construction techniques to better protect homes during storms . FEMA gives presentations at community events to prepare for future disasters and to encourage disaster planning. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitig...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation (MIT) specialist Jay Michaud along with United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Ohio EMA officials inspect infrastructure damage during a preliminary damage assessment. FEMA works together with other federal and state agencies in response to disasters. Mike Moore/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDUvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXNoZWxieS1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci01LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLTc3NmE0Ni0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/31/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation (MIT) specialist Jay Michaud along with United State Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and Ohio EMA officials inspect infrastructure damage during a preliminary damage assessment. FEMA works together with other federal and state agencies in response to disasters. Mike Moore/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio September 5, 200...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Tiffen, Ohio, September 10, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Tara Hallmark (R) speaks with a Seneca County resident whose home suffered damage in recent flooding. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today in Tiffen for Seneca County residents. John Ficara/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTAvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXRpZmZlbi1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xMC0yMDA3LWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi0zZDE2YjctMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Tiffen, Ohio, September 10, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Tara Hallmark (R) speaks with a Seneca County resident whose home suffered damage in recent flooding. The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today in Tiffen for Seneca County residents. John Ficara/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Tiffen, Ohio, September 10, 2...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (C) a hydrologist with United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows local newspaper reporters an aerial view of streams in the town of Carey. The USGS is marking flood water lines for future USGS surveying. John Ficara/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctamltLXNoZXJ3b29kLTE5MGI4YS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (C) a hydrologist with United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows local newspaper reporters an aerial view of streams in the town of Carey. The USGS is marking flood water lines for future USGS surveying. John Ficara/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 20...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (C) a hydrologist with United States Geological Survey (USGS) marks Flood water seed line found on a shed next to a stream. Often, seed lines are evident as they float and attach themselves to walls as the water begins to recede. The USGS is marking flood water lines and locations in the town for future USGS surveying. John Ficara/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWNhcmV5LW9oaW8tc2VwdGVtYmVyLTEyLTIwMDctamltLXNoZXJ3b29kLTZlNmM3MC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (C) a hydrologist with United States Geological Survey (USGS) marks Flood water seed line found on a shed next to a stream. Often, seed lines are evident as they float and attach themselves to walls as the water begins to recede. The USGS is marking flood water lines and locations in the town for future USGS surveying. John Ficara/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Batesville, AR, February 23, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation adviser, Leroy Ingram, using a wood model with strapping, describes the advantages of wind resistant construction to homeowner Tina Dykema. Following the Feb. 5, 2008 tornadoe that struck Arkansas mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic preparedness options in case of high winds. Charles S. Powell/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDIvMjMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWJhdGVzdmlsbGUtYXItZmVicnVhcnktMjMtMjAwOC1mZW1hLWhhemFyZC0xYzIzZjUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/59/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Batesville, AR, February 23, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation adviser, Leroy Ingram, using a wood model with strapping, describes the advantages of wind resistant construction to homeowner Tina Dykema. Following the Feb. 5, 2008 tornadoe that struck Arkansas mitigation teams are on hand in local hardware stores to show the pubic preparedness options in case of high winds. Charles S. Powell/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Batesville, AR, February 23, ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 8, 2008 -- A new elementary school - public library combination, is ready for the approaching school year in the lower 9th Ward, St. Bernard Parrish. FEMA joined with community leaders and business people to make this available to the children and parents returning to their community. Barry Bahler/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDcvMDgvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtbmV3LW9ybGVhbnMtbGEtanVseS04LTIwMDgtYS1uZXctZWxlbWVudGFyeS1zY2hvb2wtcHVibGljLTNmZjViMy0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 8, 2008 -- A new elementary school - public library combination, is ready for the approaching school year in the lower 9th Ward, St. Bernard Parrish. FEMA joined with community leaders and business people to make this available to the children and parents returning to their community. Barry Bahler/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 8, 2008 -- A new elementary ...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 - -Adams County Fair - Mitigation Specialist, David Curberlo, gives orientation to a visitor at the exhibit area. Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDcvMTMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWNvcm5pbmctaWEtanVseS0xMy0yMDA4LWFkYW1zLWNvdW50eS1mYWlyLTc0ZmU1Ny0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 - -Adams County Fair - Mitigation Specialist, David Curberlo, gives orientation to a visitor at the exhibit area. Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 - ...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, Mitigation specialist David Curbelo shows 2 4H Club members, what to do after a flood and the services FEMA have. Photo by Garrastegui S/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDcvMTMvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLWNvcm5pbmctaWEtanVseS0xMy0yMDA4LWFkYW1zLWNvdW50eS1mYWlyLWViYTQ5My0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, Mitigation specialist David Curbelo shows 2 4H Club members, what to do after a flood and the services FEMA have. Photo by Garrastegui S/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --...
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![[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- A number of houses still stand in place after Hurricane Ike. Numerous properties did not withstand the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDkvMjAvaHVycmljYW5lLWlrZS1ib2xpdmFyLXBlbmluc3VsYS10eC1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMjAtMjAwOC1hLW51bWJlci1vZi1ob3VzZXMtc3RpbGwtZTUwMzUxLTEwMjQuanBn/40/15/webp "[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- A number of houses still stand in place after Hurricane Ike. Numerous properties did not withstand the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA")
[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- A number ...
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Des Moines, IA, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers ...
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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- At a workshop sponsored by Tougaloo College, FEMA Mitigation worker Ernest Hunter provides information as FEMA representatives Gregor Blackburn, Harry Sherwood, Maxine Fredericks, and MEMA's Billy Patrick look on. Prevention and preparedness are key elements of FEMA disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTAvMjAvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtamFja3Nvbi1taXNzLW9jdG9iZXItMjAtMjAwNS1hdC1hLXdvcmtzaG9wLXNwb25zb3JlZC1ieS10b3VnYWxvby05NTgxYTgtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- At a workshop sponsored by Tougaloo College, FEMA Mitigation worker Ernest Hunter provides information as FEMA representatives Gregor Blackburn, Harry Sherwood, Maxine Fredericks, and MEMA's Billy Patrick look on. Prevention and preparedness are key elements of FEMA disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- At a workshop ...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Mitigation specialist Barb Ellis meets with a Napa county flood victim. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMtbmFwYS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLWM0NmQ0ZS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Mitigation specialist Barb Ellis meets with a Napa county flood victim. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Napa CA, Feb. 14,...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - This building survived Hurricane Katrina with less than catastrophic damage due to the innovative design of it's support systems. George Armstrong/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMDEvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3MtbWF5LTEtMjAwNi10aGlzLWJ1aWxkaW5nLXN1cnZpdmVkLWh1cnJpY2FuZS1rYXRyaW5hLTQwY2RiOS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - This building survived Hurricane Katrina with less than catastrophic damage due to the innovative design of it's support systems. George Armstrong/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - This building survive...
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![[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLWRmY2JjOS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND")
[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...
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![[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of the south end of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDUvMTcvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtc2Zsb29kaW5nLWdyYW5kLWZvcmtzLW5kLW1heS0xNy0yMDA2LWFlcmlhbC12aWV3LW9mLXRoZS1zb3V0aC1lbmQtZWRhZWE0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of the south end of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND")
[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...
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![[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, November 9, 2006 -- Young Brothers Planning Manager Jeffrey Low facilatates a tour with a Mitigation Inspection team lead by FEMA's Diane Earl and State of Hawaii's Gary Greenly. The FEMA sponsored generator powers specialized cooling containers that keep the perishable suppy from spoiling after recent earthquakes shut down power to pier 39. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMTEvMDkvZWFydGhxdWFrZS1ob25vbHVsdS1oaS1ub3ZlbWJlci05LTIwMDYteW91bmctYnJvdGhlcnMtcGxhbm5pbmctbWFuYWdlci1qZWZmcmV5LWI0ZmJjOS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, November 9, 2006 -- Young Brothers Planning Manager Jeffrey Low facilatates a tour with a Mitigation Inspection team lead by FEMA's Diane Earl and State of Hawaii's Gary Greenly. The FEMA sponsored generator powers specialized cooling containers that keep the perishable suppy from spoiling after recent earthquakes shut down power to pier 39. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.")
[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, November 9, 2006 -- Young Brothers Planning...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, 1-19-07 -- Marvin Grover talks with FEMA Mitigation repetitive loss inspectors Larry Merritt and Greg Duff. A chimney at right is all that remains of Mr. Grover's home. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDEvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1sYW5kc2xpZGVzLWFuZC1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYm9ubmV5LWxha2Utd2EtMS0xOS0wNy1tYXJ2aW4tYzM1MWFjLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, 1-19-07 -- Marvin Grover talks with FEMA Mitigation repetitive loss inspectors Larry Merritt and Greg Duff. A chimney at right is all that remains of Mr. Grover's home. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Bonney Lake, WA, ...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mitigation representative speaks with a resident affected by the Georgia tornadoes. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes stronger and safer through their mitigation program. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLWFtZXJpY3VzLWdhLW1hcmNoLTgtMjAwNy1hLWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1yZXByZXNlbnRhdGl2ZS1lY2Q0YzUtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mitigation representative speaks with a resident affected by the Georgia tornadoes. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged homes stronger and safer through their mitigation program. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A FEMA mi...
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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- The water mark on this tree was lef...
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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 - These homes are protected by a new l...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first grade teacher works through the FEMA for Kids activity book with her class during a media tour. The school received minor damage from tornadoes in February. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDMvMjkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXdlc3R3ZWdvLWxhLW1hcmNoLTI5LTIwMDctYS1maXJzdC1ncmFkZS10ZWFjaGVyLWIyNWNjZi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/35/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first grade teacher works through the FEMA for Kids activity book with her class during a media tour. The school received minor damage from tornadoes in February. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 29, 2007 - A first g...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans - FEMA Acting Associate Deputy Administrator for Gulf Coast Recovery, Jim Stark presents the largest single Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Project (HMGP) obligation to Louisiana Recovery Authority Executive Director, Paul Rainwater. The $96.5 million dollar funding will help elevate nearly 3,000 homes devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDUvMTUvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtbmV3LW9ybGVhbnMtZmVtYS1hY3RpbmctYXNzb2NpYXRlLWRlcHV0eS1hZG1pbmlzdHJhdG9yLWZvci02Mzg4YTktMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans - FEMA Acting Associate Deputy Administrator for Gulf Coast Recovery, Jim Stark presents the largest single Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Project (HMGP) obligation to Louisiana Recovery Authority Executive Director, Paul Rainwater. The $96.5 million dollar funding will help elevate nearly 3,000 homes devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.")
[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans - FEMA Acting Associate Deputy Admini...
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![[Severe Storms and Flooding] Arkansas City, KS, August 9, 2007 -- The flood gates in Arkansas City looks like white pipes coming up out of the ground. When closed, these gates help protect the community near levees during flooding. Hattie Stallworth/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDgvMDkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtZmxvb2RpbmctYXJrYW5zYXMtY2l0eS1rcy1hdWd1c3QtOS0yMDA3LXRoZS1mbG9vZC1nYXRlcy1pbi1iYjU0YmYtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/30/webp "[Severe Storms and Flooding] Arkansas City, KS, August 9, 2007 -- The flood gates in Arkansas City looks like white pipes coming up out of the ground. When closed, these gates help protect the community near levees during flooding. Hattie Stallworth/FEMA")
[Severe Storms and Flooding] Arkansas City, KS, August 9, 2007 -- The ...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 8, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach representative Barbara Glynn (R) speaks with a homeowner whose house was damaged from recent flooding in the community. FEMA Mitigation representatives use locations to reach homeowners to provide information on flood repair and prevention techniques. John Ficara/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMDgvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLW1hbnNmaWVsZC1vaGlvLXNlcHRlbWJlci04LTIwMDctZmVtYS1taXRpZ2F0aW9uLWZhMWMxOC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 8, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach representative Barbara Glynn (R) speaks with a homeowner whose house was damaged from recent flooding in the community. FEMA Mitigation representatives use locations to reach homeowners to provide information on flood repair and prevention techniques. John Ficara/FEMA")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 8,...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 -- Heather and Amy Townsend talk with Roger Faris at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair about the Safe Room they built into their new home. FEMA's mitigation program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on safety and cutting down future damages. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDcvMDkvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLW9rbGFob21hLW9rLXNlcHRlbWJlci0xNC0yMDA3LWhlYXRoZXItMGNiYjk0LTEwMjQuanBn/40/33/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2007 -- Heather and Amy Townsend talk with Roger Faris at the FEMA Mitigation and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) display at the Oklahoma State Fair about the Safe Room they built into their new home. FEMA's mitigation program takes FEMA programs out into the community to educate people on safety and cutting down future damages. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oklahoma, OK, September 14, 2...
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![[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construction workers use an auger to settle concrete which will constitute the walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph. When complete, the house will also feature measures to minimize fire and/or flood damage.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDYvMTkvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1hbmQtdG9ybmFkb2VzLXdpbmRzb3ItY28tanVuZS0xOXRoLTIwMDgtY29uc3RydWN0aW9uLXdvcmtlcnMtYzZkZTQ2LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construction workers use an auger to settle concrete which will constitute the walls of a house designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph. When complete, the house will also feature measures to minimize fire and/or flood damage.")
[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, June 19th, 2008 -- Construc...
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![[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- Spring Green, Wisconsin, Director of Emergency Management Jerry Schmidt (left), briefs Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin Dolph Diemont (center), and Community Relations Lead Herve Riou (right), on numerous flooded residences in and around the town of Spring Green. The house in the background is one of residences that has remained under water and inaccessible for five weeks. FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDcvMjIvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy10b3JuYWRvZXMtYW5kLWZsb29kaW5nLXNwcmluZy1ncmVlbi13aXNjb25zaW4tanVseS0yMi0yMDA4LXNwcmluZy0xY2I1MDgtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- Spring Green, Wisconsin, Director of Emergency Management Jerry Schmidt (left), briefs Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin Dolph Diemont (center), and Community Relations Lead Herve Riou (right), on numerous flooded residences in and around the town of Spring Green. The house in the background is one of residences that has remained under water and inaccessible for five weeks. FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings")
[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...
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![[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Damaged houses and debris are seen throughout the area due to Hurricane Ike. Many homes were build to withstand hurricane force winds and still stand. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDgvMDkvMjAvaHVycmljYW5lLWlrZS1ib2xpdmFyLXBlbmluc3VsYS10eC1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMjAtMjAwOC1kYW1hZ2VkLWhvdXNlcy1hbmQtZGVicmlzLTk2ZmE0MC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/21/webp "[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Damaged houses and debris are seen throughout the area due to Hurricane Ike. Many homes were build to withstand hurricane force winds and still stand. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA")
[Hurricane Ike] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Damaged h...
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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...
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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...
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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...
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Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance progr...
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![[Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- David Paulison, the Acting Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response, speaks with Texas Governor Rick Perry about preparations for Hurricane Rita and to determine the need for federal assistance in anticipation of landfall there. He also called Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco to discuss that state's preparedness efforts and possible need for federal assistance in case Hurricane Rita affects that state. Bill Koplitz/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMDkvMjIvaHVycmljYW5lLXJpdGEtd2FzaGluZ3Rvbi1kYy1zZXB0ZW1iZXItMjItMjAwNS1kYXZpZC1wYXVsaXNvbi10aGUtYWN0aW5nLXVuZGVyLWJhNjc1NC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- David Paulison, the Acting Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response, speaks with Texas Governor Rick Perry about preparations for Hurricane Rita and to determine the need for federal assistance in anticipation of landfall there. He also called Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco to discuss that state's preparedness efforts and possible need for federal assistance in case Hurricane Rita affects that state. Bill Koplitz/FEMA")
[Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- David Pauliso...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigation representative Bud Plisich (right) leads a delegation of Japanese engineers on a tour of the Mississippi coast. Engineers are working to determine better ways for structures to survive hurricanes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTEvMzAvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtYmlsb3hpLW1pc3Mtbm92ZW1iZXItMzAtMjAwNS1mZW1hLW1pdGlnYXRpb24tcmVwcmVzZW50YXRpdmUtYWE2ODE4LTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigation representative Bud Plisich (right) leads a delegation of Japanese engineers on a tour of the Mississippi coast. Engineers are working to determine better ways for structures to survive hurricanes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- FEMA mitigatio...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- FEMA representative Helen Allen explains back flow valves at a local home improvement store. FEMA encourages residents of Mississippi to rebuild smarter and stronger. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTIvMDMvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcGFzY2Fnb3VsYS1taXNzLWRlY2VtYmVyLTUtMjAwNS1mZW1hLXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlLWhlbGVuLWI2NTY4Yi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- FEMA representative Helen Allen explains back flow valves at a local home improvement store. FEMA encourages residents of Mississippi to rebuild smarter and stronger. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- FEMA repres...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- FEMA representative Helen Allen distributes the FEMA mitigation publication "Are You Ready" at a local home improvement store. FEMA encourages residents of Mississippi to rebuild smarter and stronger. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDUvMTIvMDMvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcGFzY2Fnb3VsYS1taXNzLWRlY2VtYmVyLTUtMjAwNS1mZW1hLXJlcHJlc2VudGF0aXZlLWhlbGVuLTQ5ZGIyZC0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/60/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- FEMA representative Helen Allen distributes the FEMA mitigation publication \"Are You Ready\" at a local home improvement store. FEMA encourages residents of Mississippi to rebuild smarter and stronger. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., December 5, 2005 -- FEMA repres...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Public Works Director Myke Praul points out floodwalls to Nappa City engineers and mitigation specialist Diane Earl of FEMA. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi1wdWJsaWMtNWNkZDhlLTEwMjQuanBn/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Public Works Director Myke Praul points out floodwalls to Nappa City engineers and mitigation specialist Diane Earl of FEMA. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...
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![[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 - Town Engineer Myke Praul meets FEMA specialist Diane Earl to discuss his flooding plan for the town. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDIvMTQvc2V2ZXJlLXN0b3Jtcy1mbG9vZGluZy1tdWRzbGlkZXMtYW5kLWxhbmRzbGlkZXMteW91bnR2aWxsZS1jYS1mZWItMTQtMjAwNi10b3duLTA2NTk2OS0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 - Town Engineer Myke Praul meets FEMA specialist Diane Earl to discuss his flooding plan for the town. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.")
[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of flooding from Hurricane Katrina is evident by the yellow water line across the awning and pillars of this house in Gentilly. The homeowner has coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is eligible for the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit since he lives in a high risk area and is elevating his home above the base flood elevation in compliance with the community's floodplain ordinance. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDMvMDcvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtbmV3LW9ybGVhbnMtbGEtbWFyY2gtOC0yMDA2LXRoZS1sZXZlbC1vZi1mbG9vZGluZy1mcm9tLWh1cnJpY2FuZS1jM2ZjYTAtMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of flooding from Hurricane Katrina is evident by the yellow water line across the awning and pillars of this house in Gentilly. The homeowner has coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is eligible for the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit since he lives in a high risk area and is elevating his home above the base flood elevation in compliance with the community's floodplain ordinance. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of floo...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- Ivy and Skipper Palmer outside of their elevated house. The Palmer's mitigated their house against flooding in 2002 and avoided flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDMvMjUvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtaGFycmlzb24tY291bnR5LW1pc3MtbWFyY2gtMjUtMjAwNi1pdnktYW5kLXNraXBwZXItcGFsbWVyLTRmN2IyZi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- Ivy and Skipper Palmer outside of their elevated house. The Palmer's mitigated their house against flooding in 2002 and avoided flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA")
[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- Ivy and ...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is a "Post" mitigated home that was raised up above the flood plain. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though raising homes above the flood plain in flood prone areas. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMTQvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtcG9ydC1zdWxwaHVyLWxhLTQtMTQtMDYtdGhpcy1pcy1hLXBvc3QtbWl0aWdhdGVkLWhvbWUtdGhhdC1iYmExMzktMTAyNC5qcGc%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is a \"Post\" mitigated home that was raised up above the flood plain. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though raising homes above the flood plain in flood prone areas. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is a "Post" miti...
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![[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- A FEMA Mitigation Specialist, Diana Herrera, speaks at a Southern University at New Orleans 'Road to Economic Recovery' workshop on mitigation and the new advisory flood maps that were just released for the New Orleans area. The workshop is a FEMA outreach program designed to help people find out what aid may be available to them within the FEMA process. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn10/L3Bob3RvLzIwMDYvMDQvMjIvaHVycmljYW5lLWthdHJpbmEtbmV3LW9ybGVhbnMtbGEtNC0yMi0wNi1hLWZlbWEtbWl0aWdhdGlvbi1zcGVjaWFsaXN0LWRpYW5hLWZjZDg1Zi0xMDI0LmpwZw%3D%3D/40/26/webp "[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- A FEMA Mitigation Specialist, Diana Herrera, speaks at a Southern University at New Orleans 'Road to Economic Recovery' workshop on mitigation and the new advisory flood maps that were just released for the New Orleans area. The workshop is a FEMA outreach program designed to help people find out what aid may be available to them within the FEMA process. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo")
[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- A FEMA Mitigation Spec...
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