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Tornado - Greensburg, KS. May 6, 2007 ? Richard Hainje, Administrator of FEMA's Region VII, talks with the driver of ?Red October,? a mobile operational command vehicle deployed to Greensburg in the aftermath of an EF-5 tornado. There were no buildings standing, so FEMA deployed many emergency operations vehicles to provide office and work space for federal, state and local officials. FEMA/Crystal Payton

Tornado - Greensburg, KS. May 6, 2007 ? Richard Hainje, Administrator ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Richard Hainje talks to a truck driver in Kansas Production Date: 05/06/2007 Caption: Greensburg, KS. May 6, 2007 ? Richard Hainje, Administrator of FEM... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-07 --- Larry Sommers, right, special assistant to FEMA's federal coordinating officer and Greensburg Mayor Lonnie McCollum, left, also a victim of the tornado, welcome the King family who moved into a FEMA travel trailer today at a Bucklin campground. The family lost their home as a result of the F5 tornado. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-07 --- L...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 --- Greensburg High School was destroyed by the F5 tornado that left some 95 percent of the community in ruin May 4, 2007. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 --- G...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 4, 2007 - At the Kiowa County Courthouse, FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees accept applications for individual assistance from Greensburg residents affected by tornado that struck the town one month ago today. Applicants can also apply at a Disaster Recovery Office in Haviland, just ten miles east. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 4, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 24, 2007 - Physician Assistant Nancy Kisner describes working conditions at Greensburg's tent hospital with Kansas pilot Charles Reagan, FEMA's Region VII Director Dick Hainje, and Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran. Greensburg's brick hospital was destroyed along with most of the town by a tornado on May 4. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 24, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - Mayor John Janssen, orange shirt, works with community planners and FEMA coordinators for the rebuilding of his town. Residents want the new town to be more energy efficient, community oriented, and attractive after rebuilding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, August 31, 2007 - Senator Sam Brownback examines Greensburg's Long Term Community Recovery plans. FEMA coordinated the development of Greensberg's recovery after the town was destroyed by a May tornado. Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, August 31, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- A FEMA water tanker reflects a temporary housing community in Greensburg. FEMA continues to provide recovery for Greensburg families displaced by the tornado that struck a year ago. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 23, 2007 - FEMA Electronics Technician Gary Gray keeps an eye on the weather with his laptop computer and satellite TV. All relief workers in Kiowa County monitor daily weather reports, which have threatened severe storms and possible tornadoes for the next few days. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 23, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007 -- Gene Bradley looks at the ADA compliant shower in his new FEMA temporary housing unit. Greensberg lost most of its buildings in a May 6, 2007 tornado. FEMA designers work to provide housing for residents with special needs. FEMA Photo. Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007 -- Margaret and Gene Bradley inside their new ADA compliant housing in Greensburg. The couple's housing was destroyed in a tornado on May 6, 2007. Mr. Bradley has some mobility problems, his housing is designed by FEMA to assist him. Photo/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 -- A storm warning siren installed at the construction site of a 300 building temporary housing park. Early warning in the event of storms is essential and this FEMA site is being equipped with emergency shelters and warning sirens. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 -- A storm ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 7/16/2007 -- Residents of Greensburg, KS which was destroyed by an F5 tornado put this American flag on one of the few remaining trees. FEMA is in Greensburg assisting with the rebuilding. Photo by Tim Tyson/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 7/16/2007 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- A FEMA water truck is parked near temporary housing. FEMA continues to provide recovery to Greensburg families displaced by the tornado that struck a year ago at the Keller Estates group site. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, new homes are being built among the remaining debris. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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Army Pvt. David Hamm, a supply specialist from Pittsburgh

Army Pvt. David Hamm, a supply specialist from Pittsburgh

Army Pvt. David Hamm, a supply specialist from Pittsburgh and Spc. Kevin J. Metzger, a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer, both with the 14th Quartermaster Company out of Greensburg, Pa., work togeth... More

Dakota Meyer, 23, moves hundreds of pounds of concrete

Dakota Meyer, 23, moves hundreds of pounds of concrete

Dakota Meyer, 23, moves hundreds of pounds of concrete that will be used to backfill around a pond in Greensburg, Ky., Aug. 2. Meyer says he is happy pouring concrete because it is similar to his previous job a... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- This is Greensburg, Kansas, as seen from the air today by FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius -- witnesses to widespread destruction of the small town where more than two dozen persons died or suffered serious injuries in Friday's storm. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- Th...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, center, explains what FEMA can do for the small town of 1,600 that suffered loss to 95 percent of its homes and businesses plus death and critical injuries to more than a score of residents. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, left center, senate and congressional representatives, and Greenburg officials also commented. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- President Bush thanking volunteers and members of federal, state and local agencies who came to the small city to help. The President toured Greensburg to see firsthand destruction caused by the F5 tornado Friday (5-4-09). After a two-hour briefing, Bush was joined by R. David Paulison, FEMA administrator, center, and Richard Hainje, administrator of Region 7. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- Pr...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Mullenville, KS May 19, 2007 - Greensburg resident Jack Carson talks with FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee Bob Harting about his housing needs. The Mullenville shelter where Jack has lived since an F5 tornado damaged his home is scheduled to close in a few days. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Mullenville, KS May 19, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 29, 2007 -- Salvation Army Incident Commander John Miller thanks some of the staff and volunteers who worked to move their food and beverage operation from the Kiowa County Courthouse to a nearby location. Their original site is needed to setup modular recovery offices. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 29, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 11, 2007 - Work on the group site in south Greensburg is progressing rapidly. Plans are for as many as 350 units. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 11, 2007...

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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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...

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1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsylvania - Westmoreland County - South Greensburg - ED 65-203, ED 65-204

1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsylvania - Westmoreland Co...

1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Pennsylvania - Westmoreland County

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 -- President Bush visits with the many volunteers and members of local, state and federal agencies including FEMA who came to help the people of Greensburg affected by the F5 tornado that ravaged the small Kansas town Friday (5-4-07). The President declared Kiowa County as a major disaster area for tornadoes and flooding. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 -- Pre...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison briefed media on FEMA's role in response and recovery for Greensburg, the small Kansas town torn apart Friday (5-4-07) by an F5 tornado. Flanking Paulison is Sen. Sam Brownback, Rep. Todd Tiarht, and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 8, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, left, and President Bush tour Greensburg to see the widespread destruction to the small community. Greensburg was struck by the EF5 tornado Friday night. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 8, 2007 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison thanks a volunteer for the help she is giving to the people of Greensburg. President Bush declared the small city and surrounding Kiowa County a disaster area the day after the tornado hit. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Mullenville, KS May 19, 2007 - The townspeople of Mullenville opened this shelter on May 5, the day after an F5 tornado devastated neighboring Greensburg. FEMA has arranged alternate housing for most of the thirty residents, and the shelter is scheduled to close soon. FEMA photo by Greg Henshall

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Mullenville, KS May 19, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 - Dump trucks run non-stop, depositing debris in one of the burning pits at the landfill west of town. Almost the entire town will have to be razed after the F5 tornado struck on May 4. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 9, 2007 -- New local hires are shown by Disaster Assistance Employees (DAE's) Donna Johnson (third from left) and Jeri Zen(fifth from left) some of the FEMA processes they will have to learn. The new employees are: (l to r): Julie Hillshafer, Jamie Maledon, Karen Sherman, Cindy McMurry, Toryn Stottenberg, and Dodie Kipp. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 9, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007 -- Greensburg resident Margaret Bradley pulls her suite case up a FEMA contracted concrete sidewalk as she moves into her new FEMA temporary housing. FEMA has provided concrete sidewalks for housing where people with disabilities are located to help residents function easier. The town is recovering from a tornado which struck May 6, 2007 destroying most of the town. FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 12, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 16, 2007 -- This FEMA temporary housing facility includes a number of new homes which are fully equipped to assist residents with disabilities. Ramps, sidewalks, and parking allow residents with mobility problems easier access to housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 16, 2007 -- This FEM...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- A FEMA water truck. FEMA continues to provide recovery for Greensburg families displaced by the tornado that struck a year ago. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- Classes are being held in temporary facilities in order to serve the needs of the community. A tornado destroyed the town a year ago. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 11, 2007 --- Greensburg Mayor Lonnie McCollum (center, hat in hand) prays with the people of his community at the first Greensburg Town Hall Meeting on Friday. The tent was erected so people have a place to meet. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 11, 2007 ...

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Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , May 19, 2007 -- The "burn pit" operation for Greensburg Kansas tornado debris. Vegetative and other combustible debris from destruction caused by an EF-5 tornado was burned under close supervision at a temporary landfill. FEMA/Crystal Payton

Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , May 19, 2007 -- The "burn pit" operation ...

The original database describes this as: Title: The burn pit operation in Kansas Production Date: 05/19/2007 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , May 19, 2007 -- The "burn pit" operation for Greensburg Kansas tornado... More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA contractor completing one 18 storm shelters located throughout a new temporary housing site in Greensburg. 300 housing units have been placed on a 60 acre site, which will be phased out as the community builds new permanent housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA cont...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, new homes are being built among the remaining debris and belongings . FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, these trees signal the comeback of the community. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 16, 2007 - Heavily damaged Greensburg High School will have to be torn down. An F5 tornado struck the town on May 4. . Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 16, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 - An incident command briefing at the FEMA Emergency Operations Center keeps everyone updated on progress and safety issues. Briefings are held twice daily with representatives of relief organizations and town, county, state, and federal governments. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 4, 2007 -- One month ago Greensburg was demolished by an F5 tornado. Demolition crews have hauled out enough debris to fill a twelve-story office building the size of a football field. FEMA is paying seventy five percent of the cleanup costs. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 4, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 4, 2007 - Members of the Kansas/Nebraska Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief prepare the tent-kitchen for morning breakfast. The Baptists cook for disaster workers and the Salvation Army distributes the meals. From left-to-right are Everett Thayer, Richard Harvey, on Drummond, and Bill Streeter. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 4, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA Contractor Nicole Boothman-Shepard works with a planner on the rebuilding of Greensburg. The town, which was mostly destroyed by a F5 tornado, is rebuilding. Architects, designers, and residents are developing a community master plan. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 26, 2007 - Dianna Gee, a FEMA External Affairs Specialist, answers a reporter's question during a bus tour of Greensburg, KS. Gee and media attended a tour of Greensburg to show progress in rebuilding the tornado damaged town. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 26, 2007 - Dianna Ge...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that destroyed Greensburg, Kansas, debris remains on the ground and on the slabs of previous homes while in other areas of town there is new construction. FEMA photo/John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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1950 Census Enumeration District Maps - Indiana (IN) - Decatur County - Greensburg - ED 16-17 to 27

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, flanked by Sen. Sam Brownback of Kansas, right, and Maj. Gen. Tod Bunting, head of the Kansas Air National Guard, toured the small town hit by a powerful tornado Friday (5-4-07). Nearly every home in the community was destroyed or badly damaged, and more than two dozen people died or suffered serious injuries. The area was declared a major disaster area Saturday (5-5-07) by the president. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- R. David Paulison, FEMA administrator, and Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius confered today at the heart of the small Kansas town that was nearly destroyed Friday (5-4-07) by an F5 tornado a mile and a half wide. Paulison and Sebelius flew over Greensburg in a Kansas National Guard helicopter for a first-hand view of the widespread destruction. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- R....

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison surveys the community of Greensburg from a Kansas Air National Guard helicopter with Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (not pictured). Friday's F5 tornado almost destroyed the entire town of 1,600. FEMA/ Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 30, 2007 -- Greensburg resident Carolyn Irvin - FEMA's first local hire - is shown how to log into the FEMA network by Cyndy Bourgeois, her supervisor. FEMA expects to hire local residents to help in the tornado recovery effort. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 30, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 7, 2007 - Benjamin Alexander, a FEMA long term community recovery planning process facilitator, addresses an estimated 800 Greensburg residents about their options for rebuilding after the May 4 tornado. Lions Clubs from across Kansas organized the meeting, which included representatives from all levels of government and business. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 7, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 7, 2007 -- Greensburg resident Debra Wilder receives a mitigation information packet from FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee George Freiedrich at a town meeting in Davis Park. Lions Clubs from across Kansas sponsored the meeting and fed the estimated 800 attendees. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 7, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- FEMA continues to provide temporary housing mobile homes and utilities for Greensburg families displaced by the tornado that struck a year ago at the Keller Estates group site. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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Dakota Meyer, 23, takes a moment to show his tan line

Dakota Meyer, 23, takes a moment to show his tan line

Dakota Meyer, 23, takes a moment to show his tan line from the wristbands he wears in Greensburg, Ky., Aug. 2. Meyer wears the wristbands on each arm honoring the three Marines and Navy corpsman who were killed... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-11-07 --- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl explaines FEMA's role in the recovery for this small midwest town that was demolished by an EF5 tornado on May 4. Other officials also outlined the recovery aid which is available to the people of Greensburg and Kiowa County. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-11-07 --- F...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 20, 2007 - Mike Perkins, an employee of neaby Lawrence County, helps direct traffic at the Greensburg dump. Debris from the May 4 tornado is either burned or buried depending on the material. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 20, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 - Kansas National Guard General Todd Bunting and FEMA Region VII Director Dick Hainje arrive in Greensburg to tour cleanup progress. Both men have been on top of this disaster immediately after an F5 tornado devestated the town on May 4. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 13, 2007 - This storm warning siren was installed by FEMA at a temporary housing site. The site contains storm shelters and warning sirens. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 13, 2007 - This stor...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, classes are being held in temporary facilities in order to serve the needs of the community . FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- A new home being built in Greensburg one year after a tornado destroyed the town. Debris remains in the street as Greensburg slowly recovers. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- Greensburg city officials continue to rely on temporary facilities while they repair infrastructure. One year ago a tornado destroyed the town. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- FEMA continues to provide travel trailers for temporary housing and utilities for Greensburg families displaced by the tornado that struck a year ago at the Keller Estates group site. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado destroyed 95 percent of the town on May 4, 2007. Today it has become the model of a green community. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- An EF-5 t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greensburg In 2011 Production Date: 06/29/2011 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , June 29, 2011 -- An EF-5 tornado destroyed 95 percent of the town on May 4, 2007. To... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 2, 2007 -- Ed Dauber(left) and his wife Bev (right) apply for aid at the FEMA Individual Assistance desk in Greensburg. FEMA and the SBA have received over 2,000 requests in the three weeks since the tornado hit the town. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 2, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 2, 2007 - Ed Dauber(left) and his wife Bev (right) apply for aid at the FEMA IA desk in Greensburg. FEMA and the SBA have received over 2,000 requests in the three weeks since the tornado hit the town. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 2, 2007 -...

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Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , May 6, 2007 -- Richard Hainje, Administrator of FEMA's Region VII, answers questions from national and local media about the federal response to a devastating tornado. Less than 48 hours before, an EF5 tornado destroyed 95 percent of the county seat of Kiowa County. FEMA/Crystal Payton

Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , May 6, 2007 -- Richard Hainje, Administra...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Region VII, Richard Hainje speaks to the press in Kansas Production Date: 05/05/2007 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , May 6, 2007 -- Richard Hainje, Administ... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius joined with FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison (not pictured)for an aerial view of the small Kansas community that was shattered by a powerful tornado Friday (5-4-07). FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- Ka...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- President Bush toured Greensburg - and then thanked the many people who came to help the small city's people. FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, center, and Dick Hainje, right, Region 7 administrator, who are heading FEMA's part in the response, fully briefed the president, who on Saturday (5-5-07) signed the declaration for Kiowa County as a major disaster area. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-9-07 --- Pr...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-12-07 --- A destroyed home in Greensburg. The F5 tornado that recently stuck destroyed much of the town leaving the residents needing temporary housing. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-12-07 --- A...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 --- Residents search through the pile of debris for items that were once in their home. Residents are cleaning up the small city that was hit by a tornado on May 4, 2007 so they can rebuild. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 --- R...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-2006 -- Track loader and front shovel operators work together to move piles of debris close to the street so it can be moved to the landfill outside of the city. More than 6,000 truckloads have been moved to date. The wreckage was left by the F5 tornado that smashed most of the city May 4, 2007. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 - A basement is all that's left of a home in the middle of town. Most of the buildings that were not blown away by the May 4 tornado will have to be torn down. FEMA is paying seventy-five percent of the removal costs. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, new homes are being built and the infrastructure is being rebuilt. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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The 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) color

The 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) color

The 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) color guard marches past friends and family members attending the 20th anniversary of the 14th Quartermaster Detachment Scud missile attack during Operation Desert ... More

Dakota Meyer, 23, displays the combat boots he wore

Dakota Meyer, 23, displays the combat boots he wore

Dakota Meyer, 23, displays the combat boots he wore during an eight hour battle in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2009, on his dad's farm in Greensburg, Ky., Aug. 3. Meyer will be receiving the Medal of Honor, ... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- Crystal Payton, a FEMA public affairs officer, assists the first people to apply for state and federal assistance at the Disaster Assistance Center set up at the courthouse in the Kansas town. Greensburg suffered massive and widespread damage and death and serious injury to more than two dozen persons when hit by a major tornado Friday. The area was declared a major disaster area by the president Saturday. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- Cr...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 16, 2006 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees Shirley Marlett, Mike Farrell, Donna Johnson, Shelagh Keleyhers, and Bruce Bowman process applications for assistance from residents of Greensburg at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. On May 4 an F5 super-tornado flattened the Kansas town of 1600. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 16, 2006...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 - This home wasn't totally destroyed by the tornado but will still need to be torn down. FEMA is paying 75% of the removal costs. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 6, 2007 -- Chance Little, Greensburg's Fire Chief, has to hold on to the flags at his temporary fire station due today's high winds, which at times approached 50 mph. On May 4 a tornado damaged most of the trees leaving the landscape open. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 6, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 24, 2007 -- Kansas Adjutant General Tod Bunting and FEMA District VII Director Dick Hainje greet Greensburg Mayor John Janssen at a Sunday luncheon provided by the Methodist Church. Three Congressional House members met with state and local officials to discuss the recovery status of this tornado-damaged town. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 24, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 24, 2007 - FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Karl welcomes Kansas Congresswoman Nancy Boyda to Greensburg. Congresswoman Boyda was part of a congressional delegation that came to Greensburg to see the detestation and subsequent rebuilding from the tornado that destroyed most of the town on May 4. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS June 24, 2007...

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Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , July 11, 2007 -- Interior view of a COGIM unit. These metal "box" temporary housing units were brought in for FEMA staff working in Greensburg following the devastating EF-5 tornado. FEMA/Crystal Payton

Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , July 11, 2007 -- Interior view of a COGIM...

The original database describes this as: Title: Interior of a metal living unit in Kansas Production Date: 07/11/2007 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , July 11, 2007 -- Interior view of a COGIM unit. These metal "... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- These trees are alive and showing signs of spring and the possible comeback of the community. A year ago the town was destroyed by a tornado. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- One year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas, classes are being held in temporary facilities in order to serve the needs of the community. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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The 14th Quartermaster Company (Water Purification

The 14th Quartermaster Company (Water Purification

The 14th Quartermaster Company (Water Purification and Distribution), Greensburg, Pa., sent six water operations soldiers to Fort Story, Va. to enhance their interoperability and technical skills at the 92W/91J... More

Soldiers from the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command

Soldiers from the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command

Soldiers from the 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command ceremonial drill team pause with their rifles after firing a 21-gun salute to pay respect for the soldiers that were killed in the 1991 Scud missile att... More

An Army veteran and Brig. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding

An Army veteran and Brig. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding

An Army veteran and Brig. Gen. Peter S. Lennon, commanding general of the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), dedicate a wreath to the 14th Quartermaster Detachment monument in Greensburg, Pa., during th... More

At the conclusion of his speech to 350 faculty and

At the conclusion of his speech to 350 faculty and

At the conclusion of his speech to 350 faculty and staff in Green County High School, Greensburg, Ky., Dakota Meyer, 23, watches them as they leave, Aug. 3. Meyer will be receiving the Medal of Honor, the natio... More

The official party of the 25th anniversary memorial

The official party of the 25th anniversary memorial

The official party of the 25th anniversary memorial service for the 14th Quartermaster Detachment, Councilwoman Kathleen McCormick, from the city of Greensburg, Pa., Maj. Gen. Margaret W. Boor, commanding gener... More

Dakota Meyer, 23, takes a look at damaged wires under

Dakota Meyer, 23, takes a look at damaged wires under

Dakota Meyer, 23, takes a look at damaged wires under a harley rake and decides what parts he needs to fix it in Greensburg, Ky., Aug. 2. Meyer says he is happy working construction because it is similar to his... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison joined in the news conference held today in the heart of the small Kansas town where more than two dozen persons were killed or severely injured when an F5 tornado smashed through their community Friday (5-4-07), leaving 95 percent of the homes and businesses in ruin. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-7-07 --- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-07 --- Larry Sommers, a special assistant for the Federal Coordinating Officer, hands the first set of FEMA travel trailer keys to a family displaced by the F5 tornado. Greensburg is working to recover from the tornado that destroyed the town on May 4, 2007. Three trailers at Fluff's Campground in Bucklin, 19 miles west of Greensburg, are now occupied. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-07 --- L...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 16, 2007 - The center of town twelve days after it was hit by an F5 tornado with 200 mph winds. Debris removal is moving at a record pace, but reconstruction will likely take years. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 16, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 - Americorps members from Manhattan, Kansas remove debris from a business that was destroyed by the F5 tornado that struck Greensburg on May 4. Volunteers from throughout Kansas and surrounding states are helping with debris removal. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS May 19, 2007 ...

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Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , May 28, 2007 -- Workmen begin construction of units to be used by FEMA staff working in Greensburg. These rectangular metal "living units" provide very compact temporary housing and can be set up in almost environment. FEMA/Crystal Payton

Tornado - Greensburg, Kan. , May 28, 2007 -- Workmen begin constructio...

The original database describes this as: Title: Workmen begin constructing living units in Kansas Production Date: 05/28/2007 Caption: Greensburg, Kan. , May 28, 2007 -- Workmen begin construction of units t... More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 13, 2007 - Workers finish construction of temporary housing unit at a FEMA housing site. 90% of the town of Greensburg was destroyed by a recent F5 tornado and FEMA is providing temporary housing for residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 13, 2007 - Workers f...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25, 2008 -- Just outside city limits and for miles around, wheat grows one year after the tornado that devastated Greensburg, Kansas. FEMA photo/ John Shea.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, Kansas, April 25,...

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