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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - FEMA provides blue roof tarps to protect dwellings until proper repairs can be made and travel trailers. This Hurricane Rita victim benefits from both in Lake Charles. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - FEMA provides ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 9-20-05 -- Disaster worker Dave Williams of the Brookeline Fire Fighters Brookline, Mo., watches the path of Hurricane Rita on his computer inside his tent at the rescue worker's dorm in a wharehouse. Disaster workers are living in dorms because the hotels are full and there is no other place to stay. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 9-20-05 -- Disaster worker Dave W...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 -- Early morning briefing for D.M.A.T. (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) members. The D.M.A.T. is from Florida and has two Treatment, Pharmacy and Triage climate control tents, and a Command Trailer and water tank truck. Located at Chalmette High School they also have a built-in football field that doubles as a Med evac Helo pad. Fully portable fully self contained Medical treatment centers play a vital role in providing needed disaster services. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 1, 2005 -- A sea of white travel trailer tops stretches out into the horizon at a staging area set up to hold these temporary housing units for inspection and documentation prior to being placed on private sites, in commercial and industrial parks and FEMA-developed group sites throughout the state. Thousands of residents left homeless by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will use these FEMA temporary housing resources. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Cattle rescued from Cameron Parish marshes, flooded by Hurricane Rita, are sorted by brand and segregated in loading pens at the high school's rodeo areana to await pickup by their owners. Cowboys on horseback have been carrying out rescue efforts for several thousand head of cattle for several weeks. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Cattle rescued from...

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[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Donated cattle feed is goes into a feed hopper and will help feed the 650 head of cattle owned by Mark and Steve Trahan which survived Hurricane Rita's winds and waters. Some 15 area Ranchers are still working to rescue several thousand cattle now lost in the flooded marshes of lower Cameron Parish. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Donated cattle feed...

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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, 10-10-05 -- Utility workers are hard at work restoring utilities to neighborhoods. Here a Lineman from Indianapolis Power & Light installs a new insulator. Down Utilities lines must be replaced before residents can move back in. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, 10-10-05 -- Utility workers are har...

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[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A heavy-lift helicoptor prepares to pick up one of the crypts which Hurricane Rita's powerful storm surge washed from Bancker Cemetary. Several of the 3500 lb crypts were found hundreds of yards from their shallow graves. Photo by Greg Henshall FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A heavy-lift helic...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, French Quarter LA 11/04/2005 -- FEMA Public affairs officers Ronnie Simpson, Kathy Cable, Darryl Maddon, and Steve Atkins-British Advisor, Corrindate the British Royal Visit. The British are helping FEMA in the Hurricane Katrina Recovery efferts. This is the first time in 30 years English Royalty has visited the United States. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, French Quarter LA 11/0...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- This Neighborhood of 500 structures was destroyed by Hurricane Rita's tidal surge. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- This Neighborhood of 500...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- FEMA Base camp workers collect their food from the cook trailer. FEMA Base Camps are used when there are no other resources to house FEMA & emergency workers... in this case the nearest lodging, if you can find a room is 70 miles away, on rural roads. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- FEMA Base camp workers colle...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Lineman Marion Chappell from Utah repairs a damaged power line from Hurricane Rita. FEMA is helping Local governments get Roads, Bridges, and Utilities back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Lineman Marion Chappell from...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Dr. Claudette Reichel, AG Professor at LSU and Project Chair for "LaHouse," described to reporters the special construction materials and techniques and materials used to build this stong exhibition home. LaHouse is designed to showcase solutions for homes in the Gulf Coast's harsh climate conditions. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Dr. Claudette Reichel, AG Professor...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Free phone calls and internet connections are provided by this FEMA sponsored MCI phone/communication trailer. The FEMA sponsored MCI communication van provides phone and internet service for the whole community which is totaly without service. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Free phone calls and interne...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Sulpher, LA, 11-12-05 - Hurricane Rita destroyed many homes that must be demolished under the demolition program to remove severely damaged homes. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Port Sulpher, LA, 11-12-05 - Hurricane Rita destroye...

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[Hurricane Rita] Creol, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita under cut this road making it unsafe to use. FEMA is helping Local governments get roads, bridges, and utilities back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Creol, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita under cut this ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community of 500 structures was leveled by Hurricane Rita's tidal surge and high winds leaving little debris. Hurricane Rita left many people homeless that are asking FEMA to help them get rebuild their community and get back on their feet. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community of 500 st...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-19-05 -- Hurricane Rita destroyed this utility equipment. Power has not yet returned to Cameron, LA. FEMA is helping Local governments get Roads, Bridges, Power and Utilities back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-19-05 -- Hurricane Rita destroyed thi...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA December 6, 2005 - Emmette Sylve lost his Plaquemines Parish home to Hurricane Katrina, but he didn't lose his Christmas spirit. He and his wife decorated their FEMA trailer to make it feel more like home for the holidays. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA December 6, 2005 - Emmet...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - A van is parked out front of the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Team storefront on Broad Street in downtown Lake Charles, La. Citizens, businesses and organizations are encouraged to use the storefront to gather information related to Hurricane Rita and to contribute ideas and needs for recovery. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - A van is park...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A shrimp boat works off shore of Cameron Beach. The fishing and oil industries continue to recover from Hurricane Rita. FEMA provides assistance to residents affected by the storm. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A shrimp boat works o...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Crews funded by FEMA continue debris removal from the roadside storm drains in Cameron Parish. Hurricane Rita came through the area in September 2005 and destroyed much of the Gulf Coast in Louisiana. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Crews funded by FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA January 21, 2006 - Clay Menard, Secretary/Treasurer of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury, talks over recovery strategy with local engineer Gene Sellers and Suzie Elkins, Director of the LA Office of Economic and Community Development. Thirty-one meetings were held today in twenty-four parishes as part of a program organized jointly by FEMA and the State to solicit citizen input on reconstruction. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA January 21, 2006 - C...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sulphur, LA, 1-26-06 -- Dama Fullington talks with FEMA mitigation John Ormsby about rebuilding options 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 -- Dama Fullington talks with FE...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Monitor R.L. Springer and FEMA Debris Monitor Michael D. Rocker document a load of Construction Debris being loaded. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Mo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- This house was moved off it's foundation from Hurricane Rita's tidal surge and the homeowner plans to salvage the wood to build another house in the same spot. Hurricane Rita left many people homeless. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- This house was moved of...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-27-06 -- This automobile is being fuled from an above ground gas storage tank at a FEMA Base camp. The closest working gas station is 60 miles to the north and this gas is for official vehicles. FEMA Base Camps are used when there are no other resources to house FEMA & emergency workers, in this case the nearest lodging is 70 miles away on rural roads. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-27-06 -- This automobile is being fule...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- A brick home is being moved to the roadside right of way where it will be removed. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- A brick home is being m...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, February 22, 2006 - Surveyors take measurements to find the original roads on Holly Beach which were burried and moved by Hurricane Rita. Residents in the area are returning to rebuild. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, February 22, 2006 - Surveyors take m...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 - The American Red Cross and FEMA work side by side distributing information at FEMA's Family Preparedness Day in Lake Charles. Many other organizations were also represented at this event with the single goal of helping individuals and families prepare for this hurricane season which begins June 1. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 - Th...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, May 24, 2006 - Local emergency agencies meet to discuss their responsibilities in various scenerios to be played out during Louisiana's Emergency Operations Center Functional Exercise/Communications Full-Scale Exercise being funded by FEMA. The intent of this exercise being performed by state, local and federal agencies is to reveal planning strengths and weaknesses, as well as to validate recently revised procedures. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, May 24, 2006 - Local eme...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - This FEMA Mobile Response Information Center (MRIC) is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and can be deployed to provide communications , internet, phone and satellite links, during a hurricane or other disaster. MRICs are staged in New Orleans and Lake Charles to provide service in case of disaster. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA. Septermber 6, 2006--This fishing shrimp community and many other boats have cleaned up after one year of Hurricane Rita. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA. Septermber 6, 2006--This fishing shrimp ...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Grand Chenier, La. , November 30, 2009 -- Mike McCloskey (fourth from left), Louisiana Recovery Office public assistance division supervisor, participates in the ground breaking for the Grand Chenier branch of the Cameron Parish Library. High storm surge and resulting flood waters from Hurricane Rita destroyed the building, foundation and contents of the Grand Chenier Library. To date, FEMA has obligated $82,578 in funding to cover costs to reconstruct the facility.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Grand Chenier, La. , November 30, 2009 -- M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Library Grand Opening Production Date: 11/30/2009 Caption: Grand Chenier, La. , November 30, 2009 -- Mike McCloskey (fourth from left), Louisiana Recovery Offi... More

New Orleans, La. , March 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in the grand opening ceremonies for the Johnson Bayou Library in Cameron Parish. The building was washed away by the severe storm surge from Hurricane Rita. FEMA obligated over $784,000 for the reconstruction of the permanent library building, which is mitigated to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps elevation to prevent future storm damage. FEMA/Lynette Fontenot

New Orleans, La. , March 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Johnson Bayou Lbrary Grand Opening Production Date: 03/21/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in th... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 9-25-05 -- President George W Bush takes time for a photo with FEMA Workers at the Joint Field Office. President Bush was in the area to gather first hand information from Admiral Thad Allen (background) about the recovery efforts of Hurricane Katrina and damage from Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 9-25-05 -- President George W Bus...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, 9-30-05 -- Utility workers are at work restoring utilities to New Orleans neighborhoods following hurricane Katrina. Down Utilities lines must be repaired before residents can move back in. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, 9-30-05 -- Utility...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 -- PA George Roll attends Thomas Bourque while RN Sharon Norris and Dr. Broom monitor the EKG. Mr. Bourque was driving on the causeway, felt chest pains, called 911 and was brought to this D.M.A.T. facility. Fully portable fully self contained D.M.A.T. (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) centers play a vital role in providing needed disaster services. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 4, 2005 - Rep. E.B. Johnson (D-TX) reading a status report during a briefing on relief efforts in the Gulf Coast on the devastation caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 4, 2005 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A medical simulation set up in one of the 12 operating rooms available on the hospital ship USS Comfort, now docked in the city to provide medical care for people affected by Hurricane Katrina, depicts the quality of medical expertise available on the vessel. The care provided by many city hospitals was severely compromised by the storm, making this floating hospital a major asset for the city. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A me...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - The USNS Comfort, a 1,000 bed hospital ship, is now docked in the city and is providing critical medical care to those affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Doctors from Louisiana State University are working side-by-side with military personnel to deliver aid to the injured and sick transported to this floating medical facility. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - The ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Katharine Schweighardt worked as a teacher for the Teach For America organization in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina destroyed the area. Schweighardt is one of several teachers that were displaced and is now training and working at a Disaster Recovery Center helping other victims of Katrina and Rita apply for recovery aid. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 8, 2005 - Katharine Schweigh...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9., 2005 - Members of an area Emergency Medical Technician team undergo training required for certification as rescue (grey suits) and decontamination (green suits) unit responders to hazardous material and toxic contamination situations. The HAZMAT responders who are cleaning up the spills and contaminations caused by Hurricanes Kartrina and Rita have all been certified through similar training courses. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9., 2005 ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A Crypt rests against the chain link fence it distored when Hurricane Rita's storm surge washed it from its shallow grave at Banckor Cemetary. Many crypts lost their headstones, requiring FEMA and the State of Louisiana to ship their coffins to the morgue where pathologists try to identify the bodies. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A Crypt rests agai...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center. The houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Wo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community at Johnson Bayou was almost totally leveled by the tidal surge and high winds of Hurricane Rita. Hurricane Rita left many people homeless and as of Dec. 20, 2005 FEMA has taken 2,530,657 registrations from Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community at John...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Cameron Memorial Hospital was severly damaged from Hurricane Rita's tidal surge and must be demolished and rebuilt. Demolition and Debris removal will be funded by FEMA. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Cameron Memorial Hospital wa...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-18-05 -- South Cameron High School was severly damaged from Hurricane Rita's tidal surge and must be demolished. Demolition and Debris removal will be funded by FEMA. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-18-05 -- South Cameron High School wa...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-19-05 -- Hurricane Rita moved these ships many miles from their port and left them grounded. The U.S. Coast Guard is removing commercial ship's from land with FEMA's help if the owners are unable to do so. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-19-05 -- Hurricane Rita moved these s...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - "Teach for America" educators Dan Waldman and Ashely Cusick were hired by FEMA after Hurricane Katrina closed their New Orleans schools. They have been assisting south Louisiana disaster victims at the Disaster Recovery Center in St John the Babtist Parish since September. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] La Place, LA November 21, 2005 - "...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - This is the first resource center storefront operation opened for citizens, businesses and organizations to gather information on Hurricane Rita and share ideas and needs for future recovery in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA have coordinated the Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Recovery Operation housed in this building, focusing on the permanent restoration of infrastructure, environment, housing and the local economy. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - This is the f...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Camp Cameron provides food, lodging and a staging area for FEMA, State and other National Agencies that have joined efforts to aid in the recovery of Hurricane Rita in Cameron Parish and the Gulf Coast of Louisiana. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Camp Cameron provides...

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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA January 18, 2006 - Aerial photograph of blue roofs in southwest Louisiana. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA January 18, 2006 - Aerial photograp...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Atlanta, Ga., January 21, 2006 -- Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco (left) speaks with a Louisiana resident at the Louisiana Planning Day conducted by Louisiana Speaks in Atlanta. Louisiana Speaks is a joint initiative of the Louisiana Recovery Authority and federal agencies, coordinated by FEMA to oversee the Louisiana recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Atlanta, Ga., January 21, 2006 -- L...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, January 21, 2006 - Calcasieu Parish residents Troy McGee and Aubry Broussard check mitigation literature at "Louisiana Speaks," a program developed jointly by FEMA and the State of Louisiana to solicit suggestions from citizens for rebuilding the hurricane-ravaged state. Thirty-one meetings were held simultaneously in twenty-four parishes today. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, January 21, 2006 ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- Excavator owner/operator Tracy Bearden loads construction debris into a truck for removal to a debris dump site. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- Excavator owner/operator Trac...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- A truck with Construction Debris heads for the FEMA debris dump site which contains 458,000 cubic yards and is expected to contain 1.5 million cubic yards before shutting down. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- A truck with Construction Deb...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- Roadside debris is being dumped at this FEMA dump site. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing debris caused by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- Roadside debris is bein...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-27-06 -- Eric Miller from Johnson Bayou Water Works starts a pump to remove water from a ditch where he will replace a damaged fire main. This Holly Beach Community was destroyed by Hurricane Rita. FEMA is helping Local governments get Utilities back in operation under its Public Assistance program so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-27-06 -- Eric Miller from Johnson ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-27-06 -- This Holly Beach Road is damaged from the tidal surge and wind from Hurricane Rita. FEMA helps Local governments get Roads back in operation under its Public Assistance program. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-27-06 -- This Holly Beach Road is ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Pecan Island, LA, 1-27-06 -- This homeowner has left information on his damaged home and painted his phone number on the wall so that FEMA can contact him about damaged home. Hurricane Rita left many people homeless and are asking FEMA for help. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Pecan Island, LA, 1-27-06 -- This homeowner has left ...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - This emergency communications unit called Rapidcom, which provides internet, phone and satellite use, is operating here at the Louisiana State Emergency Operations Center during a full-scale exercise to validate recently revised emergency procedures in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season. Rapidcom can be towed in on a small trailer or put in place by helicopter because of its portability and can operate on either propane or gasoline. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - Thi...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron Parish, La. , October 3, 2007 -- South Cameron High School was completely destroyed due to hurricane force winds and flooding associated with Hurricane Rita. FEMA funded the replacement of South Cameron High School as a consolidated project with South Cameron Elementary School. It has been elevated according to flood plain requirements to protect it from any future flooding, which will ensure that this community will still have a permanent facility. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron Parish, La. , October 3, 2007 -- So...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Cameron High School (Before) Production Date: 10/03/2007 Caption: Cameron Parish, La. , October 3, 2007 -- South Cameron High School was completely destr... More

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, LA, 1-26-06 -- Hurricane Rita victim Darlene Williams talks with FEMA DRC applicant assistant Robin Fields and DRC manager Chris Frein about what aid might be available to her. The DRC is a place Disaster victims can come and get assistance in filling out their application and also talk face to face with FEMA, SBA, and other Disaster specialists. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, LA, 1-26-06 -- Hurricane Rita victim Darle...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - An American flag, planted on a sandbar that was once a road in this gulfside community of 300 residents, flutters amongst the ruins that remain. Hurricane Rita totally devastated this town which also played host to thousands of tourists and fishermen. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - An American flag,...

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[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Cattle, rescued from the flooded marshes of lower Cameron Parish, are brought to the high school's rodeo pens to await sorting and return to their owners. Several thousand cattle, belonging to an estimated 15 ranchers, are still lost in the marshes and are being rescued by cowboys on horseback. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Cattle, rescued fro...

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[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community at Johnson Bayou was wiped out from the tidal surge from Hurricane Rita, taking even the utilitiy lines. Hurricane Rita left many people homeless that are asking FEMA to help them get back on their feet and to rebuild their communities. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community at John...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- Al and Liz Steiner look at what's left of their home of 30 years. There was nothing left to salvage, everything was gone. This Neighborhood of 500 structures was destroyed by Hurricane Rita's tidal surge leaving little if any debris. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- Al and Liz Steiner look ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Jason Peatross and Steve Dunsmore check a 180 KW Power Generator used for powering the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, in the City Building. This generator is the only source of power in town. FEMA is helping Local governments get roads, bridges, and utilities back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Jason Peatross and Steve Dun...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- A Free phone call can be made from this FEMA sponsored MCI phone/communication trailer. The FEMA sponsored MCI communication van provides phone and internet service for the whole community which is totaly without service. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- A Free phone call can be mad...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- FEMA Contractor and Inspector Fred Perez inspects this home that is on the Highway right-of-way because of hurricane Rita. This house must be removed. FEMA is funding Debris removal from Hurricane Kitrina. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- FEMA Contractor and Inspecto...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita's tidal surge damaged the inside of homes. Most of these homes will have to be demolished and people are looking to FEMA for help with their homes and getting their lives back in order. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita's tidal surge...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-18-05 -- This fire station shows the damage from Hurricane Rita. FEMA is rebuilding this station. FEMA is helping Local governments get Fire stations, Roads, Bridges, and Utilities back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-18-05 -- This fire station shows the ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Local Hurricane Rita victims are sorting through goods that have been donated by Minveille Outreach Ministries and delivered to this house in Cameron for distribution. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) down the block from this house has agreed to relocate and distribute these and other donated goods to the community. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Local Hurricane Rita ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame and basketball rims of Cameron Elementary School's Gymnasium stand after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana. FEMA funds and supports the recovery efforts underway now in Cameron Parish. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- The shrimp boat Misslana, like many other boats that were sunk by Hurricane Rita, needs to be moved. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in cleaning up from Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- The shrimp boat Misslana, lik...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- FEMA Public Assistance funds are needed to repair this Hurricane Rita damaged section of road along Hwy 82. FEMA is helping Local governments get Roads, Bridges, and Utilities back in operation so residents can move back. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- FEMA Public Assistance ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Pre Debris Removal Inspector Bonnie Jones verifies a Debris removal site. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing home debris caused by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engi...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - FEMA acting Director, David Paulison speaks at an all hands meeting in Baton Rouge at the Joint Field Office. Joining him on stage are (L-R) Undersecretary for Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security, George Foresman and FEMA Deputy Director for Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - F...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- Representatives from FEMA begin to set up an information booth to display and distribute materials to help families prepare for future disasters at FEMA's Family Preparadness Day in Lake Charles. Many organizations were represented and helped provide important information and free supplies to everyone attending. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- R...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, May 20, 2006 -- FEMA asbestos Inspectors, George Legere, Walter Coleman Jr, and Rocky Craigen check this house for asbestos in preperation for demolition. Many homes are being demolished and demolition crews and land fill operators need to know which hazardous materials they are handling. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, May 20, 2006 -- FEMA asbestos Inspectors...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 -- Activity on the main floor at the Louisiana State Emergency Operations Center in Baton Rouge. Emergency support factions engage in a 2 day, full-scale exercise to simulate the pre and post landfall of a hurricane. FEMA is funding this exercise with the intent of testing recently revised emergency procedures as local, state, federal and private entities participate to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of these plans in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 -- Ac...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - The command room overlooking the main floor at the Louisiana State Emergency Operations Center is occupied by state emergency officials during a 2 day, full-scale exercise simulating the pre and post landfall of a hurricane. The recently revised emergency procedures to be implemented in response to hurricane threat will be tested during this exercise which is being funded by FEMA. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - The...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana. FEMA funds supported the recovery efforts of this Elementary School in Cameron Parish. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurr...

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[Hurricane Rita] LAKE CHARLES, LA, September 24, 2007 -- Federal, state and local officials participate in breaking ground for the new terminal building at the Lake Charles Regional Airport. The new facility replaces one destroyed two years ago by Hurricane Rita. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing more than $2.7 million for the project. From left to right: Louisiana Department of Transportation Aviation Program Manager David Slayter; Federal Aviation Administration Division Manager Kelvin Solco; Airport Consultant Brad Kutchins; FEMA Director Transitional Recovery Office Jim Stark; Calcasieu Parish Administrator Mark McMurry; Louisiana GOHSEP State Coordinating Offi

[Hurricane Rita] LAKE CHARLES, LA, September 24, 2007 -- Federal, sta...

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

New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staf...

The original database describes this as: Title: Johnson Bayou Lbrary Grand Opening Production Date: 10/20/2009 Caption: New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in ... More

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The Cameron Parish School Board Maintenance Facility received $5.6 million from FEMA to rebuild following Hurricane Rita's damages. Lillie Long/FEMA

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The Cameron Parish School Board ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: Cameron Parish, LA Keywords: Cameron Parish ^ hurricane rita ^ Cameron Parish ... More

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Joseph Thorne, 3rd Battalion (BN), 112th Field Artillery (FA), New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG), Morristown, New Jersey (NJ), guides vehicles into position as they arrive at the intermediate staging base near Alexandria, Louisiana (LA). More than 2,000 vehicles and 4,000 troops were assembled at the central Louisiana location waiting to receive orders for recovery missions along Louisiana's Gulf coast following Hurricane Rita. (Duplicate image, see also DFSD0602372 or search 050925F4970D103)

US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Joseph Thorne, 3rd Battali...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Alexandria State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Roger M. Dey, USAF Release Status: Released... More

[Hurricane Rita] Iowa, LA, September 30, 2005 -- National guardsmen from Monroe, LA provide the manpower to load Meals Ready to Eat into the back of a pickup truck at a distribution center set up to provide water, ice and food to area residents left without power by Hurricane Rita. Distribution centers throughout the state are giving essential commodities to thousands of people daily. win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Iowa, LA, September 30, 2005 -- National guardsmen fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 -- Cut arm patient John Mochan is attended by RN Jenny Modelski, Paramedic Darrel Welborn, and Paramedic Mike Rushing. Fully portable fully self contained D.M.A.T. (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) centers play a vital role in providing needed disaster services. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - Two flags are planted in sand bars washed up and over the town that was once Holly Beach. Very little along this stretch of Highway 27 that runs along the Gulf of Mexico was spared by Hurricane Rita. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - Two flags are pla...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A Medical Corps person aboard the USNS Comfort, a 1,000 bed hospital ship now docked here and providing medical backup support to the city, prepares an oxygen delivery syystem for use by the next patient admitted with a respiratory ailment. Hospitals in New Orleans were severely impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A Me...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, October 8, 2005 - FEMA's Principal Federal Official for Gulf Coast recovery efforts, USCG Vice Admiral Thad Allen, answered reporters' questions about the new 573-unit trailer park fifteen miles north of Baton Rouge. The park can house up to 2,000 hurricane evacuees as part of FEMA's temporary housing program. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, October 8, 2005 - FEMA'...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan Waldman (left), left without a job as a high school teacher at Signature Centers High School in New Orleans when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the LaPlace Disaster Recovery Center, 160 Belle Terre, and is in training to become a DRC manager. He is a member of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income area schools around the nation. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, 10-10-05 -- Utility workers from Indianapolis Power & Light are hard at work restoring utilities to neighborhoods. Down Utilities lines must be replaced before residents can move back in. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, 10-10-05 -- Utili...

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[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A helicoptor lowers the crypt it rescued from the Louisiana brush where Hurricane Rita's storm surge deposited it, hundreds of feet from its shallow grave in Bancker Cemetary. Unidentified coffins are being taken to the morgue in an attempt to identify their bodies. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A helicoptor lower...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center. These houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Wo...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, French Quarter LA, 11/04/2005 -- Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall talk with Hurricane Katrina victims first hand at the Cathedral Academy in the French Quarter. The British are helping FEMA in the Hurricane Katrina Recovery efferts. This is the first time in 30 years English Royalty has visited the United States. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, French Quarter LA, 11/...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 6, 2005 -- Angela Stapleton, Manager of the Houston DRC Individual Assistance, addresses members of the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church from New Orleans at a reception FEMA hosted at the First Baptist Church of Houston to explain programs and benefits. FEMA CR staff organize many community events to get information to potential clients. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 6, 2005 -- Angela Stapleton, M...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Neighbors laughed when Francis Gilbeau put this life preserver on this tree which was the only thing that survived in his neighbor hood. In retrospect he wishes he had put it on the house (which didn't survive) instead. Hurricane Rita left many people homeless that are asking FEMA to help them get back on their feet. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Neighbors laughed when Fr...

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