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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Volunteers from AmeriCorps carry a floor joist at a Habitat for Humanity home site in New Orleans. The organizations have teamed up to provide housing for Hurricane Katrina Victims. Volunteer Agencies are an important FEMA partner that provide needed service to victims. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Volunteers from AmeriC...

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Lake Charles, LA January 21, 2006 - Local roofer Ted Baehr looks over housing mitigation literature at "Louisiana Speaks," a program developed jointly by FEMA and the State of Louisiana to gather citizen suggestions for rebuilding this hurricane-ravaged state. Thirty-one open house meetings were held today in twenty-four parishes. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

Lake Charles, LA January 21, 2006 - Local roofer Ted Baehr looks o...

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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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Awards event at Department of Interior headquarters honoring Interior staff contributions to response and recovery operations after Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Awards event at Department of Interior headquarters honoring Interior ...

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Awards event at Department of Interior headquarters honoring Interior staff contributions to response and recovery operations after Gulf Coast Hurricanes

Awards event at Department of Interior headquarters honoring Interior ...

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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 Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - FEMA Community Relations representative Alisa Monroe greets a community leader at a "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" meeting at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. These meetings are to train volunteers to assist in providing disaster recovery information through their existing community networks. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - FEMA Community R...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - Ebony Turner and Ben Dew of FEMA's Community Relations (CR) distribute information to local leaders attending a "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" workshop held in Lafayette. FEMA organizes these workshops to train community leaders to assist individuals and groups seeking disaster program assistance. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - Ebony Turner and...

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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 Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 31, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs media on flood maps. Rebuilding efforts using these maps helps prevent damage in the event of a future hurricane. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 31, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral Thad Allen and FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery Gil Jamieson address members of the Department of Justice Task Force at the New Orleans FEMA Area Field Office. Vice Admiral Thad Allen and Gil Jamieson are meeting with the Department of Justice Task Force to assist them in coordinating recovery efforts. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2006 - FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson introduces himself at an "All Hands" meeting at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2006 - FEMA Deputy Di...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2006 - Gil Jamieson, newly appointed Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery, speaks to employees at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge during an "All Hands" meeting. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2006 - Gil Jamieson, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- The New Orleans neighborhood is still mostly uninhabited 5 months after Hurricane Katrina struck. The King of Jordan is took an aerial tour to get a better understanding of the magnitude of the disaster and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- The New Orleans neighb...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Brigadier General Downer explains how the Katrina caused the levee to fail and what happened in the 9th Ward area next to the levee to King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan. The King of Jordan wanted to know the causes, how to prevent losses and see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Brigadier General Down...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin explains what happened in this 9th Ward neighborhood to King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan when Hurricane Katrina struck and the Levee broke sending flood water though the neighborhood. The King of Jordan is taking a foot tour of the 9th Ward to see first hand what happened here and how the US responds and handles disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- Mayor Ray Nagin explai...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 -- An eldery resident, returns home fro the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. Living in a FEMA trailer while he rebuilds, he lets his feels be known with a roadside sign. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 -- An eldery r...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Hurricane Katrina victim Rosemary Acsta sits and talks with Community Relations Specialist Roger Fraumann of FEMA. Rosemary is staying on the MV Scotia Prince Cruise Ship and does not want to leave. Community Relations specialists are assisting those living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruise Ship to find alternative long term housing as the contract with the cruise line is ending. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, February 4, 2006 - Grounded fishing fleets in Plaquemines Parish are prepared for salvage or stabilized for their return to the water. Hurricane Katrina has adversely affected the area's fishing industry which is beginning to recover with the help of FEMA, state and parish officials. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, February 4, 2006 - Grounded fishing fl...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 2-14-06 -- Brother Thomas Ward teaches "Introduction to Mathematics" to the first students to start class at Southern University at New Orleans new modular classroom that FEMA is providing for them when their regular campus was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA is providing the Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) with 45 Modular Buildings to provide instructional Classrooms, Offices, Cafeteria, and facilities staffed for student education and FEMA Travel Trailers to house students and staff. Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is the only School Campus in the United States to be built by FEMA and a State. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 2-14-06 -- Brother Thomas Ward te...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Best Friends Rescue join the parade down Bourbon Street during Mardis Gras with some of the animals abandoned and rescued from Hurricane Katrina. This organization rescued about 4,000 animals. Hundreds were reunited with their families and most of the rest placed in foster/adoption homes and in the care of humane groups around the country. Barbara Pritchard/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Be...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA's Community Relations Team conducts a meeting in the ballroom of Carnival Cruise Ship Ecstasy for hurricane victims that currently reside onboard the vessel. FEMA's contract with Carnival expires March 1, 2006, so alternative housing must be sought for these fire fighters, police, emergency medical personnel and vital city workers. A FEMA representative has been assigned to each family to assist in finding other housing before the ship's departure. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA's Commun...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 20, 2006 -- Chaplain Ralph Buchhorn (yellow jacket) and his Crisis Response K-9 Chaplain Georgie visit FEMA and MEMA personnel at the Joint Field Office in Biloxi. Chaplain Buchhorn and Georgie have been visiting residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., February 21, 2006 -- Brice Phillips, an amateur radio operator who broadcast locally on WQRZ-LP 103.5 FM throughout Hurricane Katrina, ponders the destruction of his home studio. Mr. Phillips is to receive the 2006 Governor's Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Award for his continued dedication to keeping the community informed before, during and after the storm. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., February 21, 2006 -- Brice ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - Construction and installation of 196 FEMA travel trailers and 300 FEMA mobile homes are underway at this temporary housing park at the Lake Charles East Port Authority facility. As sections are completed, hurricane victims displaced by the storms will be permitted to move in while construction continues in other areas of the 55 acre site. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - Construction...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - Workers are cutting this barge (which has been grounded at a broken levee since Hurricane Katrina) into sections for removal as FEMA continues debris removal in the lower 9th ward. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - Workers are c...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-28-06 -- Babette Haines leaves the Cruse ship Sensation and will be stay at her Sisters until the electricity is hooked up to her FEMA Trailer. FEMA Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation find alternative housing as the FEMA contract expires March 1st. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-28-06 -- Babette Haines leaves...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 2, 2006 -- Mississippi State Auditor Phil Bryant (left) speaks with FEMA representatives Joyce Barry and Glenn Woodard about the number of local residents working in the Joint Field Office (JFO). Currently about one third of the workforce in the JFO is local hires. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 2, 2006 -- Mississippi State ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 7, 2006 -- FEMA Deputy Director for Coastal Recovery Gil Jamieson (standing right) speaks to an All Hands meeting at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO). Mr. Jamieson is touring Mississippi gulf coast to observe the progress of the recovery from Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 7, 2006 -- FEMA Deputy Direct...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring Break Volunteers from around the United States walk to the FEMA meal tent for Breakfast. College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping with clean up during spring break. FEMA is housing as many of the College Student volunteers as possible in four base camps in and around New Orleans. These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Spring Break Volunteer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 3-13-06 -- Myer Blatt RN stocks medical supplies at this Federal Occupational Health (FOH) site for Federal and contract workers in Port Sulphur, Plaquemines Parish, LA. This facility sits in a 45 mile stretch with virtually no habitable houses or buildings and was under twenty feet of water following the storm. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 3-13-06 -- Myer Blatt RN stocks ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 3-13-06 -- A Track Loader spreads a US Army Corps of Engineers specification mixture of soil on a levee to bring the levee up to specifications. FEMA is helping Local governments repair levee breaks under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 3-13-06 -- A Track Loader spread...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) (Center right) poses with Terry Vallarautto (State DHS representative) and FEMA workers after thanking FEMA in their efforts in assisting with getting the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Empire, LA after a 4.500 mile journey from Alaska. The City of Valdez donated the 60-ton Marine Travelift to Plaquemine Parish in response to the devastation wreaked by last year's hurricanes which destroyed 90% of the fishing fleet. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 23, 2006 -- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) representative Christy Smith (right) speaks to Katrina Aid Today case managers. The case managers are undergoing training at the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO). Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., March 23, 2006 -- United Methodist ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., March 24, 2006 -- Roberta Avila is the Executive Director of the Interfaith Disaster Task Force (IDTF) of South Mississippi. The IDTF mission is to repair and rebuild hope, home and lives in South Mississippi in the aftermath of disaster. Hurricane Katrina has changed the scope and magnitude of their work. Sally Mendzela/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., March 24, 2006 -- Roberta Avila i...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- The house of Ivy and Skipper Palmer was elevated in 2002 to mitigate against flooding. FEMA encourages people to build better, stronger and smarter to reduce damages due to natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Harrison County, Miss., March 25, 2006 -- The hous...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 03-27-06 -- FEMA acting Director David Paulison (right) address Under Secretary George Foresman, Gil Jamieson and FEMA's foremost Disaster Experts at the FEMA New Orleans Area Field office. Mr. Paulison is touring the Hurricane stricken Gulf States for the 2006 hurricane preparedness campaign. Mr. Paulison, George Foresman, and Gil Jamieson have over 80 years of Emergency Management experience between them. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 03-27-06 -- FEMA acting Director ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 8, 2006 - Glenn Woodard, FEMA Lead Congressional/Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, trains the Biloxi JFO FEMA External Affairs staff on role and function of the Congressional Affairs Section. Ongoing training prepares FEMA staff for excellence in job performance. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 8, 2006 - Glenn Woodard, FEMA...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-12-06 -- Lt General Carl Strock Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & Chief Engineer explains the flood recovery guidance released today in southern Louisiana during a Media press conference at the New Orleans FEMA Area Field Office. The Advisory Base Flood Elevations provide communities the critical engineering data they can use to make their communities safer and stronger during the rebuilding process. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-12-06 -- Lt General Carl Strock...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 13, 2006 -- Crystal Payton, FEMA Acting External Affairs Officer provides updates at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO) FEMA External Affairs "All-Hands" meeting. These meetings include staff interaction, verbal reporting, and critical information presentation. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 13, 2006 -- Crystal Payton, F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - While traveling on the tour bus, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, Jesse Munoz confers with Don Powell, Chairman, US Homeland Security Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and his chief of staff, Jodey Arrington. Mr. Powell and staff are on a tour of the Gulf coast disaster area. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - While travelin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Members of AmeriCorps*NCCC and corporate volunteers from Starbucks work with Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, to secure a newly raised wall. This will be a bunkhouse for volunteers assisting with recovery on the Gulf Coast, and then presented to a displaced resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Members of Ameri...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, prepares to raise a wall with AmeriCorps*NCCC members Meredith MacMillan, Sarah Graham, Jacob Courville, Lori Hermosillo, and Starbucks corporate volunteers. AmeriCorps*NCCC is partnering with Harrison County Habitat to build bunkhouses for volunteers assisting in recovery efforts on the Gulf Coast. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At tonight's FEMA ESF-14 community meeting, City of Moss Point Alderwoman Aneice Liddell (far left) and City of Gautier Councilman at-Large, Jeff Wilkerson(center) provide input on housing issues to FEMA Jackson County Long Term Recovery Lead Harold Lathon. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At tonight's FEMA...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Dr. James D. McFadden, Chief, Program & Projects Staff, Aircraft Operations Center, presents FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) with a copy of a NOAA children's science book geared toward improving public understanding and awareness of hurricanes. Dr. McFadden, the Hurricane Hunter aircraft and crew, and National Weather Service staff are on tour here today. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Dr. James D. McFadden,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., May 15, 2006 - Congressman Gene Taylor answers Katrina questions from local residents. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., May 15, 2006 - Congressman G...

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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] New Orleans, LA, 5-21-06 -- Jeffery Brice, son of FEMA Special Projects Stephanie Homme, gives Annabel Copping a face painting at "FEMA Family Preparedness Day" in New Orleans. FEMA brought together many organizations to present emergency preparedness information and allow Parents and children to gather emergency supplies and decide where they will find safe shelter for themselves and pets during dangerous storms. Many of the items which go into an emergency supply kit were provided free at the event during raffles, activities and games. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-21-06 -- Jeffery Brice, son of ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-21-06 -- Wali Armstead, FEMA Public Affairs Officer, hands a preparedness kit to raffle winner Mary Rogers at the "FEMA Family Preparedness Day" in New Orleans. FEMA brought together many organizations to present emergency preparedness information and allow Parents and children to gather emergency supplies and decide where they will find safe shelter for themselves and pets during dangerous storms. Many of the items which go into an emergency supply kit were provided free at the event during raffles, activities and games. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-21-06 -- Wali Armstead, FEMA Pu...

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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] Lucedale, Miss., 25 May, 2006 -- Church of the Brethern volunteers, Bill Neville (left) and Bob Sunday, complete sheetrock work on a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Both men traveled from Middle Pennsylvania to help with the rebuilding efforts. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Lucedale, Miss., 25 May, 2006 -- Church of the Bre...

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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 Katrina] Purvis, MS., July 28, 2006 - Mike Miller, FEMA emergency housing unit supervisor, fields media questions at the travel trailer/mobile home staging area. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS., July 28, 2006 - Mike Miller, FEMA eme...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., August 8, 2006 -- Houses along the Mississippi coast are being elevated to mitigate against future flood and storm surge related disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., August 8, 2006 -- Houses along ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 8, 2006 -- The Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches have been cleaned and are beginning to reopen. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 8, 2006 -- The Mississippi G...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., August 9, 2006 -- Volunteers have contributed to the present level of reconstruction of this church in Pass Christian. The church was gutted by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., August 9, 2006 -- Volunteer...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 8, 2006 -- Work has begun removing the old U.S. Highway 90 bridge in Biloxi to make way for the construction of the new bridge. The original bridge was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 8, 2006 -- Work has begun re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 21, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- The U.S. Highway 90 bridge destroyed by Hurricane Katrina (top) is now being removed to make way for a new bridge to be constructed in its place. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 21, 2005 and August 8, 20...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- Before (top) and after the elevation of a house flooded by the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina. Elevating a house is an excellent method to mitigate against flooding. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 -- U.S. Highway 90 before (top) and after repair from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - Plaquemines Parish a year after being badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The Federal Government, through FEMA, is providing billions of dollars to help homeowners rebuild. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - Plaquemines Parish a year after ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - The University of New Orleans one year after being badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Hundreds of FEMA trailers house displaced New Orleanians. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - The University of New Orleans on...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- Students back in the swing of a new school year at refurbished D?Iberville Elementary playground. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- Students ba...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 29, 2006 -- Mississippi officials at Biloxi Hurricane Katrina memorial service. Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS), Senator Trent Lott (R-MS), Senator Thad Cochran (R-D), Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway, Department of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 29, 2006 -- Mississippi offi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., August 30, 2006 -- Garrett Wright (L) and Anthony Abella mark floor plates for wall studs on the model mitigation house they are building at Harrison Central Vo-Tech School. Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., August 30, 2006 -- Garrett Wright...

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Atlanta, Ga., August 29, 2006 -- These Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are on site at the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center awaiting deployment as needed. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga., August 29, 2006 -- These Mobile Disaster Recovery Center...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, Tx, Sept. 18, 2006 - Some of the hundreds of evacuees from Louisiana who attended the Joint Houston Housing Task Force recertification workshop at the Power Center as they go over documents needed to receive continued rental assistance grants from FEMA. An estimated 150,000 individuals left without homes and personal property due to Hurricane Katrina last year are now residing in the Houston area. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, Tx, Sept. 18, 2006 - Some of the hundreds...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery by having residents imput their thoughts on these issue boards. "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA is assisting the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- St. Bernard Parash residents are given a introduction to "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" activities about rebuilding their neighborhood from Hurricane Katrina. FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Plaquemines Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery. "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- St. Bernard Parash res...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA Brad Gair Director of Long Term Recovery speaks to Orleans residents at the "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day". FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery. "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA Brad Gair Directo...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, 2007-FEMA Community Relations field worker, Faustino Salinas and team delivers disaster information to residents in Paterson, N.J. Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, ...

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Alexandria, Virginia, May 22, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison speaks with a crewman on a hurricane hunter airplane after a NOAA press conference at the beginning of Hurricane Preparedness Week. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Alexandria, Virginia, May 22, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paul...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 08/01/2007 -- Gil Jamieson, Principle Federal Official for the 2007 hurricane season addresses recovery and response efforts in Louisiana to FEMA team members working in the Transitional Recovery Office. Jamieson introduces leadership for response efforts. From left are Mike Smith, Federal Coordinating Official, Larry Sommers, Deputy Federal Coordinating Official, Gil Jamieson, Principal Federal Coordinaitng Official, Tony Robinson, Director of Response and Recovery Region 6 and Capt. R.G. Sullivan, USCG Deputy Principle Federal Official. Photo Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 08/01/2007 -- Gil Jamieson, Princ...

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Washington, DC, August, 14, 2007 -- This FEMA video teleconference with the FEMA regional directors, state Emergency Operations Centers and Federal partners concerns Hurricane Flossie which is expected to pass just south of the island of Hawaii and Tropical Storm Dean which is building in the Atlantic and moving west toward the Caribbean Sea. FEMA's National Response and Coordination Center (NRCC) is activated at Level 2. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, August, 14, 2007 -- This FEMA video teleconference wit...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 18, 2007 -- A child is lifted from a rescue boat by a first responder after his family lost everything due the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin. Following any disaster it is the local first responders (fire, police and USandR) who bring aide and comfort to victims and perform rescue operations. Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 18, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- An search and rescue crew in an air boat look for residents that need help following the severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin. In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, residents rely on local first responders for immediate assistance. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- The Lowes family wades ashore after being rescued from flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Erin. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Enid News & Eagle Reporter Robert Barron interviews FEMA PIO Charles Henderson about FEMA's role in the recovery efforts from the flooding in Kingfisher. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- An incident command center monitors local activity and coordinates rescue operations for the flooding. FEMA is working with state and local officials to help with recovery efforts. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007 -- This nursing home was damaged by high winds from Tropical Storm Erin. Fortunately there were no fatalities. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial preliminary damage assessments immediately following the severe weather to determine the extent of the damages and the impact on the state. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, ...

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Agreement Signing Ceremony for Disaster Housing Assistance Program - Agreement signing event, sponsored by Office of Public and Indian Housing, for Disaster Housing Assistance Program to be administered by HUD through Public Housing Authorities, for residents displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

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Agreement Signing Ceremony for Disaster Housing Assistance Program - Agreement signing event, sponsored by Office of Public and Indian Housing, for Disaster Housing Assistance Program to be administered by HUD through Public Housing Authorities, for residents displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

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Agreement Signing Ceremony for Disaster Housing Assistance Program - Agreement signing event, sponsored by Office of Public and Indian Housing, for Disaster Housing Assistance Program to be administered by HUD through Public Housing Authorities, for residents displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 23, 2007 -- A construction crew removes an old piling from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Once they have removed all of the pilings, the crew will begin to dredge the harbor as part of a FEMA-funded public assistance project. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 23, 2007 -- A construction cre...

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[Hurricane Katrina] NEW ORLEANS, LA, February 14, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., M.D.H.; Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention field questions from media during a press conference announcing preliminary findings of formaldehyde testing in trailers and mobile homes in Louisiana and Mississippi. Administrator Paulison outlined for media the actions FEMA is taking to provide for the safety and well being of residents of travel trailers by finding them alternative housing. Manuel Broussard/FEMA photographer

[Hurricane Katrina] NEW ORLEANS, LA, February 14, 2008 -- FEMA Adminis...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, MS, April 16, 2008 -- The Pascagoula Art Depot reopened earlier this year after receiving damage from Hurricane Katrina. The city received FEMA funding for the restoration of the structure, which is used as a gallery for local artists. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, MS, April 16, 2008 -- The Pascagoula A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008--Jennifer Lapointe, with children Caroline and Jackson, look at information on preparedness at a Hurricane Expo at Edgewater Mall. FEMA provided educational materials and the mitigation "dawg house" to educate people at the expo, which marked the first week of hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008--Jennifer Lapointe, with ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008 -- Greg and Ashley White talk to NFIP Insurance Specialist Diana Kidder and look at information at a Hurricane Expo at Edgewater Mall. FEMA provided educational materials and exhibited the mitigation "dawg house" to educate people at the expo, which marked the first week of hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008 -- Greg and Ashley White ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, June 14, 2008 -- Shelia Forest, CEO Specialist (L) and Shelia Moore, NFIP Specialist (R) talk with event attendee about the steps that can be taken to mitigate a residence from future disasters. The two staff members manned the FEMA booth at the Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Preparedness event, New Orleans, LA, June 14, 2008.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, June 14, 2008 -- Shelia Forest, C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 11, 2008 -- The new homes that are being built are raised higher then the older homes. The process is slow, as some residents remain in trailers has their new homes are being built. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 11, 2008 -- The new homes th...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Main roads are unrecognizable and hard to find due to the fast overflow of rain. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Main roads are unr...

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[Hurricane Dolly] South Padre Island, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Hurricane Dolly damaged homes and businesses. The storm made landfall here with 120 mph winds and rain. Residents and Business still remain without power as they begin to clean up. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] South Padre Island, TX, July 24, 2008 -- Hurricane D...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- Four Black hawks from the Texas Army National Guard arrive at the Mid-Valley Airport in this Hildago County community. They immediately commenced flying operational sorties over the counties hit by Hurricane Dolly. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Welasco,TX, July 24, 2008 -- Four Black hawks from ...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Cameron County, TX, August 9, 2008 -- Local Officials in Cameron County take a moment to discuss the next area for review with FEMA personnel. Prior to the President's declaration of a major disaster, local officials escort members from FEMA, the State and the U.S. Small Business Administration to the most damaged areas to determine the extent of impact the disaster had on individuals, communities and the state. Photo by Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Cameron County, TX, August 9, 2008 -- Local Official...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, August 9, 2008 -- Sgt. Diane Baily of the Air Service National Guard discusses distribution activities with FEMA personnel at the Brownie Community Center. Immediately following a disaster, Points of Distribution (PODs) are set up by the state to provide food, water and ice to individuals. Photo by Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, August 9, 2008 -- Sgt. Diane Baily ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Signs on Biloxi beach announce the beach is open. This is in contrast to 2005 when signs warned beach goers that the beach was closed due to debris in the water. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Signs on Biloxi bea...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- This sea horse was carved from a dead tree in the median of Highway 90. A local artist has turned dead trees from Hurricane Katrina into art by sculpting sea animals and birds from them. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- This sea horse was ...

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