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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9-17-05 -- Pam Lair and daughter, Megan Harner, return home to search for anything salavageble in their hurricane Katrina flooded home.  Most residents are only able to save a few items. This is the first time they have returned home since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9-17-05 -- Pam Lair and daughter,...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Terry Veneable of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the readying of generators to be placed in communities affected by Hurricane Rita. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Terry Veneable of...

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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 Katrina] Long Beach, Ms., October 4, 2005 -- Destroyed apartment building along gulf coast Highway I-90 as a result of winds and tidal surge from Hurrican Katrina.  John Fleck / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Ms., October 4, 2005 -- Destroyed apar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Ms., October 4, 2005 -- Gulf coast fishing fleet return to Biloxi, Mississippi several weeks after Hurricane Katrina.  Much of the gulf coast fishing fleet was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  John Fleck / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Ms., October 4, 2005 -- Gulf coast fishing...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- A lone telescope remains on the beach in Gulfport, Miss.  Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of the Mississippi gulf coast.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- A lone telesco...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Ms., October 4, 2005 -- Aerial photo of destroyed Mississippi gulf coast Highway I-90 as a result of winds and tidal surge from Hurrican Katrina. This section of bridge connects Pass Christian, near Gulfport to Bay St. Louis.  John Fleck / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Ms., October 4, 2005 -- Aerial pho...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baker, La., October 8, 2005 - The children of a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina in front of their temporary home, a FEMA trailer. Greg Henshall/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baker, La., October 8, 2005 - The children of a fa...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - Evan Smith (left), a former Social Studies teacher at Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, was left without a job when Hurricane Katrina struch the city, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the Thibodaux Disaster Recovery Center, 508 St. Mary Street where he is in training to become a DRC manager.  Evan is a member of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income areas throughout the country for two year assignments.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, La., October 8, 2005 - Evan Smith (left...

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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 Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - This New Orleans resident did not evacuate the city during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and awaits its rebirth.  He continues to reside there and has created this mode of transportation in preparation for any future flooding.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - This New Orlean...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, October 10, 2005 -- Harris County Judge Robert Eckles, FEMA FCO Tom Costello and Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut talk with FEMA staffers at the Houston DRC.  The DRC comprises Federal, State and local agencies.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, October 10, 2005 -- Harris County Jud...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/12/2005 -- Tree debris being removed from the Bayou Segnette State Park ouside of New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/12/2005 -- Tree debris being ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These temporary housing units have been brought in to house FEMA and local hire staff working at the Purvis travel trailer staging area.  Hurricane Katrina displaced thousands from the coast and local housing is not currently available. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These temporary...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 10-15-05 -- Vice-Admiral Thad Allen visits with New Orleans evacuee Isaac Ray at the Baton Rouge Victory Trailer Park, who lost his home to Hurricane Kitrina. Isac Ray and his Family are the first to move into the Baton Rouge Victory Road Trailer Park. Trailer Parks are one form of housing being used to provide shelter for people displaced by Hurricanes Kitrina & Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 10-15-05 -- Vice-Admiral Thad All...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- New Orleans Firefighter, Autrey Plaisance, K9 Search and Rescue handler, Pat Tuholske and her yellow labrador retriever, Finn search homes for missing people in the Lower 9th Ward following devastating hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- New Orleans Firefi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - Traffic resumes on the newly opened I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge in Slidell after repairs were made on damage made by Hurricane Katrina.  The Boh Bros. Construction Co. made the repairs under cost and 17 days ahead of schedule, helping Louisiana get on the road to recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - Traffic resumes on...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/15/2005-Jerry Amato, Chef and partner of Mother's restaurant prepares to serve on their first day to open since Hurricane Katrina. Mother's Restaurant is a long standing local tradition in New Orleans.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/15/2005-Jerry Amato, Chef and ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, Assistant Senior Federal Officer in Houston, is interviewed by Kathrine Bui on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population. Timothy Nguyen, a medical doctor who hosts the show as a hobby, takes calls and translates. FEMA provides media services to many special markets.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, Assista...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA October 18, 2005 -- Eddie Lohr, a resident of Chalmette, LA stands in front of the remains of his home which was damaged during the flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Lohr decided to fly his American flag to demonstrate his determination to rebuild his home.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA October 18, 2005 -- Eddie Lohr, a re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/18/2005 -- Destruction in Plaquemines Parish due to Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/18/2005 -- Destruction in Pla...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/18/2005 -- 9th Ward resident, Eddie Lohr (Sarge) returns to his home for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. His son, Ronnie helps him through the shattered home.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/18/2005 -- 9th Ward resident,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., 10-20-05 -- A New Orleans resident walks along the street with  plants salvaged from the aftemath of Hurricane Katrina.  Photo by Patsy Lynch

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., 10-20-05 -- A New Orleans reside...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulpher, LA., October 18, 2005  -- Ulitlty crews work on lines to restore services to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Power has been out in this area for over a month.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulpher, LA., October 18, 2005 -- Ulitlty cr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- Immediately following Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference, FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo and MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack confer with the Governor.  Frequent joint press conferences help get the word out to the public about state and federal progress in providing assistance to those displaced and impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- Immediately fo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Major Heaton, a Task Force Raven National Guardsman from Washington asssits the New Orleans Fire Dept. in searching homes for missing residents in the Lower 9th Ward following hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Major Heaton, a Ta...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- A stray dog walks through a puddle in the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- A stray dog walks ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Stray dog in devastated Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Stray dog in devas...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2005 - Ben Dew, FEMA representaive for Community Relations, speaks to a local resident at Fellowship Tabernacle Life Center in Baton Rouge.  It is an ongoing effort to help communities help each other in times of disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2005 - Ben Dew, FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Harlow Pickett from Kenyon marks a building with an "all clear" search and rescue symbol.  These were final searches for missing people in the Lower 9th Ward following hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Harlow Pickett fro...

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Tampa, FL, October 23, 2005 -- Members of the Florida Division of Forestry and state and local components meet with members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Incident Support Team for the Urban Search and Rescue task forces at the Hillsborough Emergency Operations center to make plans for the arrival of Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Tampa, FL, October 23, 2005 -- Members of the Florida Division of Fore...

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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] Lake Conroe, TX, October 25, 2005 -- David Gaddis, a FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator, meets with Montgomery County officials.  FEMA provides millions of dollars for overtime and rentals as well as damage.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Conroe, TX, October 25, 2005 -- David Gaddis,...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Belle Glade, FL, October 26, 2005 -- Members of the FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Oklahoma one, assist the staff of the Glades General Hospital after the area has been impacted by Hurricane Wilma, the fifth major hurricane of the season.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Belle Glade, FL, October 26, 2005 -- Members of the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Venice, LA, October 25, 2005 - Barrels of anti-freeze and synthetic oil are scattered over lawns and roadways in Venice, Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina.  These items are currently being collected.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Venice, LA, October 25, 2005 - Barrels of anti-fre...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Tallahassee, Fla., October 26, 2005 -- Meeting at the Florida EOC, Governor Jeb Bush, FEMA FCO Justin DeMello, DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, Florida Adjudant General MG Douglas Burnett,  Florida Lt. Governor Tony Jennings and FEMA Director David Paulison. Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

[Hurricane Wilma] Tallahassee, Fla., October 26, 2005 -- Meeting at th...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA briefs visiting ZDF German television in the Super DRC.  International media is managed by FEMA PIOs (Public Information Officers).  Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA br...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- The "Pearl Mart' was started in Pearlington, Miss. to give residents a place to pickup needed donated supplies.  Pearlington, the western most city on the coast of Mississippi, was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- The "Pearl...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- The "Pearl Mart' was started in Pearlington, Miss. to give residents a place to pickup needed donated supplies.  Pearlington, the western most city on the coast of Mississippi, was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- The "Pearl...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 27, 2005 - A Korean delegation  has come to tour the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  The purpose was to witness how FEMA operates in the midst of a disaster in order to adapt those practices in their own country.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 27, 2005 - A Korean deleg...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 28, 2005-FEMA Disaster Mecical Assistance Team members Bobby Nelms, paramedic, taking pulse and Wayne Testerman, paramedic checking patient Juan Vazquez of Ft. Lauderdale, into the DMAT that has been set up to assist Westside Regional Hospital  with the increase of patients to the emergency room due to Hurricane Wilma.       Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 28, 2005-FEMA Disaster Mecic...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team parmedic Richard Clinchy, FL-1, checks the blood pressure of a patient outside of the JFK Medical Center.  The DMAT has set up a temporary emergency room at  the entry way of the hospital to assist in seeing the increase flow of patients due to Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team nurses Shirley Swilley, TN-1, right, and Mindy Budden, FL-1 check the hand injury  of Ken Powell in a tent that is  outside of the JFK Medical Center where the DMAT's have set up a temporary emergency room at the entry way of the hospital to assist in seeing the increase flow of patients due to Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 30, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Mecical Assistance Team paramedic Mark Shipp from Tennessee One, left, does a followup checkup on Tuan Mathison who was treated two days ago at the temporary emergency room as her son Cameron looks on in the temporary emergency room. The DMAT is set up next to Westside Regional Hospital to help with the increase of patients to the emergency room due to Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 30, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Me...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Hollywood, FL, November 1, 2005 -- Volunteers Geoff Marmon, left, and William White, lifeguards from the Driftwood Community pool, help load ice and water at a distribution center at Oakwood Plaza for residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Police officer Beverly Perez also helps out.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Hollywood, FL, November 1, 2005 -- Volunteers Geoff ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Grand Isle, Orleans Parish LA, 11-01-05 --  Allison Sakara PA1 and Lynn Rimer of the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) stiches a injured patient up.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Grand Isle, Orleans Parish LA, 11-01-05 -- Alliso...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations workers prepare packages of information for housing clients.  CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relat...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 --  A contractor has the value of his load of brush and tree limbs estimated before he dumps it at an Army Corps of Engineers debris site.  FEMA funds the Corps of Engineers debris disposal program.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor has t...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- Debris cleanup in Pascagoula, Miss.  The efforts to cleanup debris left by Hurricane Katrina is ongoing throughout coastal Mississippi.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- Debris clea...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Cooper City, FL, November 2, 2005 -- FEMA Housing Inspector, Sal Reginello, puts information into his data tablet while doing a house inspection for Khanya Moolsiri, left, a resident impacted by Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Cooper City, FL, November 2, 2005 -- FEMA Housing In...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Cooper City, FL, November 2, 2005 -- FEMA Housing Inspector, Sal Reginello, puts information into his data tablet while doing a house inspection of a resident impacted by Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Cooper City, FL, November 2, 2005 -- FEMA Housing In...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA 11-04-05 -- Rhonda and George McGovern carefully clean dishes that they were able to salvage from their home. Thousands of displaced former New Orleans residents struggle to recover from Hurricane Katrina.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA 11-04-05 -- Rhonda and George McGo...

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill gets a preliminary blue roof report from Saul Castillo and Santiago Gonzalez, contractor inspectors for the Army Corps of Engineers.  Inspectors like these begin the "Blue Roof" process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill gets...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Mounds of sand are piled up in the middle of the street by city workers, adjacent to the ocean.  The sand covered the street as a result of Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Mounds of sand are...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Small Business Administration specialist Jim Elens helps local residents impacted by  Hurricane Wilma at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Small Business Adm...

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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] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill, who has had open heart surgery and has emphysema, is placed in a hotel by FEMA CR personnnel.  FEMA has trained personnel to assist special needs clients.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill, who...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Members of the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service stand watch at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall to help local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Members of the Dep...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Dr. Kim Stasny, School Superintendent (right) welcomes students back to North Bay Elementary as Jesse Munoz of FEMA, Col. Vesay of USACE and Tom Taylor of MEMA (far left, l to r) look on. Waveland/Bay St. Louis schools have been closed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina on August 29th.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Dr. Kim ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Volunteers from the Presbyterian Church camp out in D'Iberville.  Volunteer agencies (VOLAG) have been very helpful in the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Volunteers...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA  November 7, 2005 - Dr. Claudette Reichel, AG Professor at LSU and  Project Chair for "LaHouse," described to reporters the building techniques and materials used to construct this innovative demonstration home. Among its other features, LaHouse is built to withstand hurricane winds up to 150 mph.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 7, 2005 - Dr. Claudette ...

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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] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- Evacuees get housing assistance at the Houston Urban League Housing Fair.  FEMA CR workers are working with local agencies to get clients into more permanent housing.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- Evacuees get housin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 14, 2005 -- A resident has spruced up the entrance to their unit at the Temporary Apartment Complex (TAC) in D'Iberville.  FEMA is using a variety of methods to house residents of Mississippi displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe.

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 14, 2005 -- A residen...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Katrina destroyedt the town of Buras including damaging the water tank.  FEMA is helping Local governments get back in operation so residents can move back.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Katrina destroyed...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, November 17, 2005 -- US Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thad Allen, who is also the Principal Federal Officer for Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief, speaks at a press conference on FEMA housing at FEMA headquarters. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, November 17, 2005 -- US Coast Guar...

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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] Jackson, MS. November 21, 2005 -- Governor Hailey Barbour, at his weekly press conference announces an agreement between FEMA and the State of Mississippi to extend payments to pay for cleanup effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. FEMA FPO Nick Russo attended the press conference.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS. November 21, 2005 -- Governor Hailey ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, November 26, 2005 -- Storm surge and heavy winds from Hurricane Katrina forced a barge to breech this levee in the Lower Ninth Ward. The levee breach caused widespread flooding of more than 10 feet forcing families from their homes. Barb Sturner/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, November 26, 2005 -- Storm surge ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., December 6, 2005 -- FEMA display explains mitigation techniques at a local home improvement store.  FEMA encourages residents of Mississippi to rebuild smarter and stronger.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., December 6, 2005 -- FEMA display ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., December 6, 2005 -- FEMA representatives explain mitigation techniques at a local home improvement store.  FEMA encourages residents of Mississippi to rebuild smarter and stronger.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., December 6, 2005 -- FEMA repre...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - FEMA Applicant Services Specialist Kristy Jackson (left) answers questions regarding disaster programs for applicant Don Johnston.  F4 tornadoes struck Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky on November 15th, and a federal declareation was issued on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - FEM...

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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 - The Calcasieu Parish Long-Term Community Recovery Center is the first storefront operation to open in Louisiana as part of a coordinated effort between the Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA's Long-Term Community Recovery.  This center in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is open to citizens, businesses and organizations to gather information on what opportunities exist in rebuilding and restoring the parish as well as express area needs and future recovery suggestions.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, December 6, 2005 - The Calcasieu...

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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 Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Cranes are preparing to lift this stranded barge from its position on top of a levee wall in Empire, LA.  Major efforts are underway to recover vessels that were displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Cranes are preparin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., December 10, 2005 -- The FEMA D'Iberville Middle School Emergency Group Site (EGS) (background) and Temporary Apartment Complex (TAC) are used for temporary housing of residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., December 10, 2005 -- The FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] St. Bernart, LA, 12-12-05 -- Scott Davis, Director of Recovery Planning Branch ESF14, addresses a FEMA sponsored "Louisiana Speaks" long term recovery planning workshop for Jefferson Davis Parash.  The FEMA sponsored workshops are an important step in Local/State/Federal Partnerships.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] St. Bernart, LA, 12-12-05 -- Scott Davis, Director...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 -  Nick Russo, FEMA FCO,takes questions about FEMA's announcement that Hurricane Katrina evacuees would be allowed to stay in hotel rooms through January 7, 2006.  He appeared on Supertalk Mississippi, a  daily statewide call in show.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 - Nick Russo, FEM...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 -- Vicki Killinsgworth, the incoming president of Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), a disability-right group in Mississippi, leaves a  FEMA ADA-compliant trailer on exhibit at the Purvis, MS staging area.  The interior of the trailer has been configured to allow people with physical disabilities to be able to use the trailer.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 -- Vicki Killinsgwor...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 - Vicki Killingsworth,the incoming president of Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE)  uses a ramp to enter a FEMA ADA-compliant trailer  on exhibit at the Purvis, MS staging area.  The interior of the trailer has been configured to allow people with physical disabilities to be able to use the trailer.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Puvis, MS., December 17, 2005 - Vicki Killingswort...

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[Hurricane Rita Calcasieu Parish, LA  December 28, 2005 - The U.S. flag flys in front of a home that had roof damage due to Hurricane Rita three months ago.  Reconstruction is ongoing throughout this southwest Louisiana Parish.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita Calcasieu Parish, LA December 28, 2005 - The U.S. fla...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 29, 2005 - A person looks at a small modular home being constructed in Jackson, MS., by a non-profit group which plans to bring the house to a coastal town in Mississippi.  This house uses two sets of bunk beds and can accommodate up to four people.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 29, 2005 - A person looks a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Dawn Hubbard talks with Tim Pickles (Maj General Sir Eduard Michael Pakenham) at the reinactment of the 1814 Battle of New Orleans.  FEMA Community Releations specialists attend public events to inform Hurricane disaster victims about FEMA assistance programs.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Communit...

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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] D'Iberville, Miss., January 12, 2006 -- Workers from the Mississippi Dept. of Public Safety install cabinets in this FEMA provided temporary building.  The building will be used as a Driver's License bureau.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., January 12, 2006 -- Workers fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, LA, January 16, 2006 - Homeowners on Sugar Mill Drive must gut their houses to remove the mold that resulted from Hurricane Katrina's flooding.  In St Bernard Parish, every home in every neighborhood was affected.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, LA, January 16, 2006 - Homeowners on S...

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