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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (right), a high school teacher left without a job when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, has been hired by FEMA and is now in training to become a Disaster Recovery Center manager at the LaPlace DRC at 160 Belle Terre; her old school, Landry High School, is also now a DRC.  Ashley is a member of the "Teach For America" program that secures employment for new teachers in inner city and low-income area schools around the nation.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (rig...

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[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (right), a high school teacher left without a job when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, has been hired by FEMA and is now in training to become a Disaster Recovery Center manager at the LaPlace DRC at 160 Belle Terre; her old school, Landry High School in New Orleans, is also now a DRC.  Ashley is a member of the "Teach For America" program that secures employment for new teachers in inner city schools around the nation.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Ashley Kusick (rig...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W. Bush speaks with FEMA representative Meredith Chandler during his visit to the Waveland Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  President Bush is touring the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing recovery efforts.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Scaffolding embraces one building as repairs are underway in New Orleans in the recovery effort from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Meanwhile the restaurant next door opens for business.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Scaffolding emb...

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US Army Brigadier General (BGEN) Hunt Downer (left) and Major General (MGEN) Bennett C. Landrenau (right) escort US President George W. Bush on his arrival onboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans. President Bush and the first lady are meeting with top ranking military officials at NAS JRB New Orleans to receive briefs on Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina relief efforts. The Navy's active participation in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

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[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005-  A building owner on Bolivar Peninsula warns looters with his sign.  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005- A building owner on...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/12/2005--FEMA contractors  set up FEMA trailers at the Bayou Segnette State Park ouside of New Orleans.  Approximately 98 FEMA trailers will be placed in the park for National Park Service employees.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA.,10/12/2005--FEMA contractors set...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Carwile (center, across table) conducts his final staff meeting before he retires from FEMA.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Deputy Federal...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At a local home improvement store Bob Campbell, Michael Strombach, and Michelle Thompson provide information about the US Corps of Engineers "Blue Roof" program which covers damaged roofs with blue tarps.  Huuricane Katrina damaged hundreds of homes in Hattiesburg.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At a local...

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Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG) Sergeant (SGT) Lewis R. Henderson, assigned to the 2123rd Transportation Company, Ownesboro, Kentucky (KY), hands cases of food down to US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Cliff D. Walmsley, from the 124th Wing, Boise, Idaho (ID). The KYARNG is in direct support of the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts. (A3574)

Kentucky Army National Guard (KYARNG) Sergeant (SGT) Lewis R. Henderso...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Temporary Levee in the Lower 9th Ward following hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Temporary Levee in...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Volunteers assist disaster victims at the Chalmette FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center following hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Volunteers assist ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- National Guardsman, Sgt. Shawn on patrol 9th Ward neighborhood following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- National Guardsman...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Mike Chappell and Jim Gunnel from Department of Homeland Security look at the temporary levee built in the 9th Ward neighborhood following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Mike Chappell and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Engineer, Tim Fontenot surveys levee to determine what caused breach in the Lower 9th Ward following hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/17/2005 -- Engineer, Tim Font...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., 10-19-05 -- A worker sprays the entrance of the New Orleans' Convention center in preparation for business by the end of the year.  The convention center along with the Astrodome were used to house evacuees in the days following Hurricane Katrina's land fall.  Photo by Patsy Lynch

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., 10-19-05 -- A worker sprays the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., 10-20-05 -- A Army National Guard medical truck drives through a devastated area of New Orleans looking for residents who may require assistance.  The residents of the 9th district, an area flooded during Hurricane Katrina, were allowed limited access to the area to assess damage to their homes.  Photo by Patsy Lynch

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., 10-20-05 -- A Army National Guar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/19/2005 -- A notice regarding an attempt to inspect a home and contact information was posted by a FEMA inspector at a destroyed home in Slidell following Hurricane Katrina.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/19/2005 -- A notice regarding...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., October 19, 2005 -- Signs adorn buildings in the French Quarter of New Orleans requesting assistance in getting power back.  Power has been out in parts of this area for over a month.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., October 19, 2005 -- Signs adorn ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- These FEMA information materials are about to be distributed at a Tougaloo College workshop regarding FEMA Mitigation services.  Preparedness and prevention are key elements of FEMA disaster services.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- These FEMA inf...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lakeview, LA., 10/21/2005 -- A truck dumps debris at a disposal site in the Lakeview area following Hurricane Katrina.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lakeview, LA., 10/21/2005 -- A truck dumps debris ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Volunteer, Sandy Walton assists with clean up mask distribution at the Chalmette Recovery Center following devastating hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Volunteer, Sandy W...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Jason Collier volunteers to feed residents in the Lower 9th Ward following devastating hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Jason Collier volu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Major Heaton, a Task Force Raven National Guardsman from Washington state, carries a weapon while on patrol 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 -- Evacuee, Umberto Romero gathers food and necessities at the distribution center at the Chalmette Recovery Center following devastating hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Evacuee, Umberto R...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Evacuee, Sam Bayhan gathers food and necessities at the distribution center at the Chalmette Recovery Center following devastating hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Evacuee, Sam Bayha...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bootheville, LA, October 25, 2005 - Mechanical parts from pumps utilized for Day Brook Fishery's tanks are waiting for repair after being collected from various fields and roads in the surrounding area in Bootheville, LA.  Hurricane Katrina wiped out this fishery, displacing 70 employess and 11 fishing boats.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bootheville, LA, October 25, 2005 - Mechanical par...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- FEMA travel trailers have been sited on the property of Pearlington, Miss. residents who are displaced from their homes.  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 -- FEMA trave...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., October 28, 2005 -- New portable classrooms have been provided by FEMA to the Oak Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs.  Many schools in coastal Mississippi were destroyed or damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., October 28, 2005 -- New port...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- Cheryl Rasbury talks with FEMA representative, Alan Jones on the steps of her mobile home, purchased in part with FEMA funds after her Bay St. Louis home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Many residents were displaced by Katrina's wind and water surge.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- Cheryl Rasbury...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/29/2005 -- FEMA Logistics chief, Scott Erickson checks on the quality of services at the Plaquemines Base camp.  The base camps were set up to provide temporary housing for military and response workers following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/29/2005 -- FEMA Logistics chi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/29/2005 -- The Incident Catering Services workers prepare and serve dinner to members of the National Guard at Plaquemines Base camp. The base camps are set up to provide temporary housing to military and response workers following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/29/2005 -- The Incident Cateri...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/29/2005 -- National Guardsman washes his hands before dinner at Plaquemines Base camp. The base camps are set up to provide temporary housing for military and response workers following Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/29/2005 -- National Guardsman...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- The Carnival cruise ship Holiday docks in Pascagoula, Miss. after sailing from Mobile, Ala. today.  The ship is being used to temporarily house Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- The Carniva...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 30, 2005 -- This church, a Biloxi landmark since the 1800s, was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  The Mississippi gulf coast was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 30, 2005 -- This church, a ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA., 10-30-2005 -- A line of graves lies open to the elements after flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Cemeteries in Southern Louisiana experienced similiar damage.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA., 10-30-2005 -- A line of graves lies op...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Laurel, Miss., October 31, 2005 -- The Laurel FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center provides a central location where residents of this area can access disaster services.  As a result of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of residents have applied for assistance here.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Laurel, Miss., October 31, 2005 -- The Laurel FEMA...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Grand Isle, Orleans Parish LA, 11-01-05 --  Dan Nadworny RN IMSURT of the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) wraps a sprained foot in the specialy outfited DMAT Facility.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- FEMA representative Thor Otterness (right) watches as Allen Peterson signs papers prior to moving in to his new temporary home at the Ingalls-Wright Emergency Group Site (EGS).  FEMA is using many methods to temporarily house Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- FEMA repres...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 2, 2005 -- Contractors add a dirt and rock walkway to a trailer at the Ingalls-Wright Emergency Group Site (EGS) FEMA is using many methods to temporarily house Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 -- Before (left) and after beginning the process of cleaning up Biloxi beach. Huge amounts of debris was left on the beach by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 8, 2005 -- FEMA, MEMA and Carnival Cruise Line representatives show local officials around the cruise ship Holiday.  The cruise ship is being used to house Mississippi residents displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 8, 2005 -- FEMA, MEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton rouge, LA  November 9, 2005 - The LSU Agricultural Center held a media tour to show off the many innovations in "LaHouse," a concept building which exhibits "stronger, safer, and smarter" constuction materials and practices.  Designed to withstand the many environmental conditions that affect homes along the Gulf Coast, LaHouse has attracted the attention of FEMA along with the insurance and construction industries.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton rouge, LA November 9, 2005 - The LSU Agricu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Plaquemines Parish, LA  November 7, 2005 - The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) set up one of the new, innovative, fully self-contained Mobile Medical Units along Route 23 to treat persons who lost access to medical care when hurricanes Katrina and Rita slammed the area.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Plaquemines Parish, LA November 7, 2005 - The Nat...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- Carnival Cruise Line Hotel Director Andrew Mace (right) and FEMA representative Herve Riou describe the food services aboard the cruise ship Holiday.  The cruise ship is being used to house Mississippi residents displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- Carnival C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- FEMA and Carnival Cruise Line representatives show the media around the cruise ship Holiday.  The cruise ship is being used to house Mississippi residents displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- FEMA and C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- Americorps volunteers (right) get interviewed by the local television media aboard the cruise ship Holiday.  Many different agencies are helping out on the cruise ship which is being used to house Mississippi residents displaced from their homes by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 10, 2005 -- Americorps...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- A mess tent has now been erected to make it easier for American Red Cross volunteers to serve meals in Pearlington.  Volunteer agencies (VOLAG) have been invaluable during the recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., November 11, 2005 -- A mess te...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA,  November 15, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Alison Silber was hired by FEMA just after her school was unable to open due to Hurricane Katrina's devastation.  Alison is working in a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisisana assisting other hurricane victims.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA, November 15, 2005 - New Orleans teach...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA  November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith posed in front of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center he manages in south central Louisiana.  Evan is a teacher who was working at Walter Cohen Senior High School in uptown New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina hit the city.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Thibodaux, LA November 14, 2005 - Evan Smith pose...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA  November 14, 2005 - New Orleans teacher Justin Halls was hired by FEMA just after his school was unable to open due to Hurricane Katrina's devastation.  Justin is managing a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - New Orleans teache...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 11/16/2005 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, Ted Monette walks on a Lower 9th Ward street piled with debris and rubble from destroyed homes and property.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 11/16/2005 -- FEMA Deputy Federal...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Diamond, LA, 11-11-05 -- FEMA Contractor Travel Trailer Inspector Mike Miller checks the Electrical pannel box to make sure it meets specifications.  Travel Trailers are one of many ways FEMA is housing Hurricane Katrina Disaster victims.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Diamond, LA, 11-11-05 -- FEMA Contractor Travel Tr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 -  Erin Mallory, a high school student from New Orleans, is assisted by CR worker Betty Jo Nichols at an event organized by students at the University of South Houston.  CR workers are reaching out to evacuees in Houston.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 - Erin Mallory, a ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, November 19, 2005 -- A FEMA trailer sits next to a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The owners are using money provided by FEMA and other sources to rebuild their home.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, November 19, 2005 -- A FEMA trailer si...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 24, 2005 -- FEMA Community Relations representatives Lyndon Cudlitz (left) and Erik Strot put a pumpkin pie in the freezer of a FEMA travel trailer.  FEMA is giving out Thankgiving pies to new residents of FEMA travel trailers and mobile homes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 24, 2005 -- FEMA Comm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 24, 2005 -- Bobby Keyes (left) signs the lease for a FEMA travel trailer on Thanksgiving Day.  FEMA is utilizing various methods to temporarily house residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., November 24, 2005 -- Bobby Key...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 24, 2005 -- Deborah Creed,an evacuee from Biloxi, MS stands in the doorway of her new FEMA trailer. She is holding her bronzed baby shoes, one of the few items salvaged from her apartment which was flooded during Hurricane Katrina.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 24, 2005 -- Deborah Cree...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 24, 2005 -- Joanne Drummond holds a pumpking pie delieverd by FEMA workers on Thanksgiving.  She and her husband, Richard were given their temporary trailer on Thanksgiving.  "We are so blessed-it truly is a day to give thanks".  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 24, 2005 -- Joanne Drumm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA. November 26, 2005--This house was pushed away from it's foundation when the London Canal Levee Breeched caused by Hurricane Katrina. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA. November 26, 2005--This house was...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA,  November 28, 2005 - Kate Cottrell was less than two weeks into her first teaching job at Sarah T. Reed High School in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit.  She is now working for FEMA, assisting local residents at a Disaster Recovery Center in Point Coupee Parish.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Roads, LA, November 28, 2005 - Kate Cottrell ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 -- Large I-beams are utilized when elevating structures.  Property owners are beginning to elevate their existing homes in Pascagoula.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 -- Large I-be...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- Local officials address residents at the Governor's Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding, Renewal meeting in Ocean Springs, Miss.  The Commission advocates rebuilding using what is called 'smart zoning'.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., November 30, 2005 -- Local o...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., December 1, 2005 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS) speaks to a gathering of Long Beach residents.  Rep. Taylor was addressing the community on the status of the Hurricane Katrina relief bills currently under consideration by Congress.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., December 1, 2005 -- Congressman...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-01-05 -- City of New Orleans Building Inspectors inspect a damaged home on City Right-of-way that ways destroyed when the levee broke and completely destroyed most homes in this 9th ward neighborhood. FEMA is helping the city to remove the many homes that were destroyed.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 12-01-05 -- City of New Orleans B...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., December 6, 2005 -- FEMA representative David Schinnerer (left) 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 represen...

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[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3725.JPG]

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[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3814.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

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[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3803.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3792.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3772.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3785.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3783.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3817.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy,  at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurricane Katrina [48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05_DOI_3728.JPG]

[Assignment: 48-DPA-N_USGS_Katrina_12-8-05] [Department of the Interio...

Complete assignment is listed as: Subject: [Department of the Interior senior officials, including] U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) [Acting Director P. Patrick Leahy, at] USGS-sponsored presentation on Hurrican... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells addresses a group of international delegates representing 17 countries. Wells describes and reflects on the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina and Rita and the levee breaks in New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 -- Federal Coor...

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[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS., December 17, 2005- Lucinda Newton, a FEMA employee paints a snow man on the face of a Hurricane Katrina evacuee.  The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in McComb, MS held a Christmas party for the children of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who are working with the McComb, MS DRC.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS., December 17, 2005- Lucinda Newton, a ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Clinic workers at the Primary Care Clinic in St. Bernard Parish.  The facility is housed in a triple-wide office trailer and provides free health care to parish residents by staff from the U.S. Public Health Agency and FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Clinic workers ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral Thad Allen fields questions at a briefing regarding recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Ginger" and "Custer" are two of Hope Crisis Response 12 therapy dogs brought in to work from the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge to provide comfort to displaced victims of Hurricane Katrina and relief workers.  These two dogs are the first to arrive at the Joint Field Office and get attention from FEMA workers.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - "Ginger" and ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 12-21-05  A steel coffer dam is being installed at this Mirabeau Levee breach on London Ave so permanent repairs can be made.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair levee breaks.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 12-21-05 A steel coffer dam is be...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Building Code Specialist, Rebecca Quinn speaks to the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans. This seminar provided information to contractors regarding updated building codes and ideas on rebuilding damaged structures safer and stronger.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Building...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - These mailboxes are set up for families that will be living in temporary housing provided by FEMA at this former baseball field, Roehm Park.  46 travel trailers are currently set-up and awaiting approval from the local authorities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - These mailbox...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this meeting the needs of disaster victims that do not qualify for benefits under existing programs are identified and addressed. The Un-Met Needs Task Force members are from various local faith communities, representatives from FEMA, and non-profit organizations and charities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chase, LA, December 20, 2005 - At this meeti...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS., December 28, 2005 - This sign is advertising for help at a local gas station.  People leaving the the Gulf Coast and Louisiana in search of housing are causing small rural towns like Purvis, MS to grow rapidly.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, MS., December 28, 2005 - This sign is adve...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This resident at a FEMA travel trailer park is planting rose bushes and creating a patio area at the Baton Rouge Airport 1 site.  Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - This resident a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Dawn Hubbard & Bonnie Frabasilio talk with hurricane disaster victims at the reinactment of the 1814 Battle of New Orleans. As part of their outreach effort, 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 Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- FEMA historic preservation representatives Lee Keating (left) and Cooper Norman (center) speak with Charles Gray, head of the Bay St. Louis Historical Society.  Hundreds of historic structures were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- FEMA his...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo testifies before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development at a field hearing in Gulfport.  The subcommittee is looking at housing options in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, LA  January 16, 2006 - Chad and Falyn Dudenhefer have to completely gut their house on Sugar Mill Drive.  Hurricane Katrina generated floodwaters six feet high in St Bernard Parish, southeast of New Orleans.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] St Bernard, LA January 16, 2006 - Chad and Falyn ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - This class is being conducted in a new modular building used as a temporary classroom at Audubon Elementary School.  FEMA has funded these buildings in several school districts to accomodate students displaced by Hurricane Katrina to alleviate overcrowded conditions in the schools that welcomed the hurricane victims to their community.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2006 - This class is ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-17-06 -- FEMA Contractor Ben Mallon checks verifies paper work with FEMA Trailer hauler Beulah White who is hauling a FEMA Travel Trailer to a staging area from the train unloading area.  The FEMA Travel Trailer program was designed to get disaster victims in safe housing.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-17-06 -- FEMA Contractor Ben Ma...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-19-06 -- Department of Justice Mr. Gillis arrived in New Orleans to meet with local law enforcement officials to create a bureau for violent crime being funded by FEMA.  FEMA is looking at all the recovery issues so that FEMA can best help New Orleans recover.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA 1-19-06 -- Department of Justice M...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-19-06 -- Philip Plack of the New Orleans World Trade Center and FEMA Chief Finance Officer Ted Minett meet about recovery issues.  FEMA is looking at all the recovery issues so that they can best help New Orleans recover.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-19-06 -- Philip Plack of the Ne...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - A team member of the Louisiana Recovery Planning Day jots down notes of suggestions made and written on sticky notes placed on posters at this open house in Baton Rouge.  At these meetings notes are placed on maps and charts to identify priority recovery issues unique to each community, as well as defining visions and goals of Louisiana's concerned residents.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 21, 2006 - A team member ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- FEMA Brad Gair speaks with Orleans Resident Yolanda Winner Rodrigues at the "Collecting the Voices" work shop.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Orleans Parash residents regarding Long Term Recovery.  This FEMA sponsored event is planned to help Local/State/Federal Recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordinating Officer Jeff Smith (L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells (R) present updates on recovery efforts regarding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during a Louisiana congressional staff briefing at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordina...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-28-05 -- FEMA workers Lower the roof on a Jackson Square Base Camp tent. They are packing up and moving the Jackson Square FEMA Base Camp which housed and fed FEMA & emergency workers.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-28-05 -- FEMA workers Lower th...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, February 4, 2006 - FEMA representatives are available to assist victims of Hurricane Katrina at the Disaster Recovery Center in Plaquemines Parish.  Larger numbers are expected at the center as the deadline for registration to apply for disaster assistance nears.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, February 4, 2006 - FEMA represen...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- Sadie Michelini enjoys her new FEMA trailer with daughter, Maria.  The Michelini family survived Katrina's rising flood waters, after sheltering together in their garage attic until the high waters receded.  Since then, volunteers have been repairing her badly damaged home.  Sally Mendzela/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, Miss., February 6, 2006 -- Sadie Mi...

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