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Photograph of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Testifying on Health Care at a Senate Labor and Human Resources Hearing

Photograph of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Testifying on Health C...

This item is a photograph of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testifying on health care at a Senate Labor and Human Resources Hearing in the Senate Caucus Room of the Russell Building on Capitol Hill. The ima... More

Washington, DC -- Casey Long, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs / Acting Director of International Affairs of FEMA at FEMA headquarters.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC -- Casey Long, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs / ...

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Washington, DC, September 11, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison testifies at The House Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management hearing on "Readiness in the Post Katrina and Post 9/11 World: An Evaluation of the New National Response Framework". FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, September 11, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paul...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Little Rock, AR, March 31, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Dave Paulison, left, speaks  with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, center and Senator Mark Pryor at the State House.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Little Rock, AR, March 31, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 16, 2008 -- Congressman Leonard Boswell reads through the latest information on FEMA's response to flooding in Iowa with Special Assistant to Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech at the Joint Field Office in Des Moines. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 16, 2008...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Weslaco, Texas, July 27, 2008 -- Deputy FCO Ken Clark points out the chain of command format to Denise Blanchard, the Deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Soloman P. Ortiz, D-TX during a media briefing at the temporary operations center in Weslaco, Tx.  FEMA personnel lead a tour of the facility for local media.  South Texas suffered flooding and wide spread power outages and FEMA is working with the military, State and local agencies to provide assistance.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Weslaco, Texas, July 27, 2008 -- Deputy FCO Ken Clar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/30/2005 -- Vice Admiral Thad Allen briefs a Congressional  delegation about FEMA operations in New Orleans.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 10/30/2005 -- Vice Admiral Thad A...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Shelton, WA, January 8, 2008 --  FCO  Tom Davies, senior federal official for the Washington floods, speaks with Senator Patty Murray following a meeting with local officials in Shelton.  Congressional relations are an important part of FEMA public affairs operations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Shelton, WA, Janu...

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Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison looks at an IGO chart that illustrates an assessment of FEMA's ability to respond to a catastrophic (Katrina scale) emergency at a Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs hearing titled: The New FEMA: Is the Agency Better Prepared for a Catastrophe Now Than It Was in 2005?  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison loo...

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Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison speaks at a Senate hearing titled: The New FEMA: Is the Agency Better Prepared for a Catastrophe Now Than It Was in 2005?  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison spe...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 13, 2008 --  Iowa Senator Tom Harkins (L) and FEMA Administrator, R. David Paulison, receive final instructions from Iowa National guard crew member prior to flying over Cedar Rapids, viewing the flooding.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 13, 2008...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Harlinger, TX, August 11, 2008 -- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchings, R-TX meets with FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman and Texas SCO, Frank Cantu at gathering of local officials in Harlinger, TX.  Senator Hutchings is touring the south Texas counties affected by Hurricane Dolly.  FEMA is working with local and Federal officials to assist in the recovery effort.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Harlinger, TX, August 11, 2008 -- Senator Kay Bailey...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, August 31, 2007 -- Congressman Jim Jordan (left) and Small Business Administrator (SBA) Steve Preston (right) being briefed on procedures by Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) manager George Rodriguez and SBA representative Janice Byrd. FEMA facilitates delivery of assistance from a variety of federal agencies by setting up joint-use DRCs during disaster recovery. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, August 31, 2007 ...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Michael Karl (right) listens along with Lyon County Emergency Manager Jeff Page (back to camera), and Small Business Administration (SBA) Team Leader Michael Tippet, as Mayor Todd Cutler describes the canal break to Congressman Dean Heller. The broken canal flooded approximately 200 homes impacting about 2,000 residents.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz (center rear, gesturing) speaks to a Congressional delegation visiting Gulfport, Miss. to view the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -- Senator Kit Bond, R-MO gets a briefing from a member of the Army Corps of Engineers about the placement of mobile homes and travel trailers in Caruthersville, MO.  The town was hit by a tornado April 2, 2006 and the maunfactured houses will provide temporary shelter during the rebuilding process.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC National Director Merlene Mazyck, Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA), and Thomas Howard, Jr., a NCCC alumnus from 1998, are here for the NCCC community kick off of the National and Global Youth Service Day event in Waveland and Bay St. Louis.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC ...

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Washington, DC, September 7, 2006 -- Admiral Allen, Under Secretary Foresman and Director Paulison as they testify before the Senate subcommitte on Appropriations For Homeland Security. "How prepared is the Department of Homeland Security for Disaster Response Today, Compared to One Year Ago?" is the topic.  Barry Bahler/DHS

Washington, DC, September 7, 2006 -- Admiral Allen, Under Secretary Fo...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (in FEMA jacket) and (l to r), Florida Governor Charlie Crist and U.S. Senators Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) discuss the response effort being initiated by FEMA.  Central Florida was hit with one or more tornadoes overnight causing severe damage and several deaths.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEM...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Arc, AR, March 25, 2008 -- Senator Blanche Lincoln, talks to a local resident about the conditions and operation of sandbagging in a area called Sandhill.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Arc, AR, March 25, 2008 -...

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Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison speaks with Senator Lieberman and Senator Collins before a hearing titled: The New FEMA: Is the Agency Better Prepared for a Catastrophe Now Than It Was in 2005?  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, April 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison spe...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 13, 2008  -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison walks with  Iowa Governor Chester John Culver, Senator Grassley (in blue shirt), Senator Harkin (in red hat) in a Waterloo neighborhood that was flooded.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 13, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 25, 2008 -- Congressional staffers visited FEMA's newly opened Area Field Office to address some communications protocols.  From the left: Beth Freeman with Senator Harkin's office; Mary Day with Senator Grasley's office; Dick Wells, FEMA Congressional Affairs officer; Rob Sueppel with Congressman Loebseck's office; Jacqueline Chandler, FEMA Exteral Affairs officer; Jamie Forero, FEMA Branch Director of the Area 2 AFO; and Katherine Fox, FEMA Special Assistant to the Branch Director.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 25, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, Palo, IA, July 1, 2008 -- Pat Ferris, manager of the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Palo, Iowa, greets Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel, Jovita Carranza, Acting Administrator of the Small Business Association, and Cedar Rapids Congressman David Loebsack. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] FEMA/State Disaster Recovery ...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., November 23, 2005 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS) has set up a mobile office near the Bay St. Louis, Miss. train depot.  A large portion of coastal Mississippi is working out of temporary offices.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., November 23, 2005 -- Congres...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., March 3, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Nick Russo (front left) and Operations Branch Director Eric Gentry (right, red shirt) assist Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) during a visit by a congressional delegation to view the devastation along the Mississippi gulf coast due to Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., March 3, 2006 -- FEMA Federal C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) (Center right) thanks Wayne & Nancy Weikd, FEMA Community Relations Special Project Liaison Officers for the Fishing Industry of Plaquemines Parish for FEMA's efforts in assisting with getting the 60-ton Marine Travelift (background) 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] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Don Powell, US Homeland Security Chairman of Gulf Coast Rebuilding, Clay Williams, field representative of Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.), and Jodey Arrington (right), Mr. Powell's Chief of Staff, meet with Mayor Matthew Avara and City Manager, Kay Kell.  Mr. Powell and staff are touring the Gulf coast disaster area.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Don Powell, US...

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Washington, DC, May 24, 2006 -- R. David Paulison is photographed by a member of the local press corps as he waits in the Senate Hearing Chamber for the Senators to arrive.  This is Mr. Paulison's  confirmation hearing for the FEMA Director Position.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006 -- R. David Paulison is photographed by a...

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Washington, DC, May 24, 2006 -- Senate Hearing Chamber and R. David Paulison at his confirmation hearing for the FEMA Director position.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006 -- Senate Hearing Chamber and R. David Pa...

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Big Sur, CA, July 2, 2008, FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and Congressman Sam Farr(D) discuss the California wildfires that are burning in his district. Congressman Farr points to the areas of concern before a tour to the affected areas. FEMA/Adam DuBrowa

Big Sur, CA, July 2, 2008, FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison and Co...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison listens as state EM Director Craig Fugate describes the Logistics Response Center operation while FEMA FCO Tom Davies, SBA Acting Director Sandy K. Baruah, and Congressman John Mica observe. FEMA and SBA are here after a federal Disaster Declaration to assist the state respond to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison speaks at the Press Conference today at the state Logistics Response Center. Featured (l-r) are state EM Director Craig Fugate, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer(FCO) Tom Davies, Small Business Administration(SBA) Acting Administrator Sandy K. Baruah, and Florida Congressman John Mica.  FEMA is here by federal Disaster Declaration and press conferences help inform citizens of help on the way. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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Photograph of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Posing for Photographs at a Labor and Human Resources Hearing

Photograph of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton Posing for Photographs...

This item is a photograph of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton posing for photographs at a Senate Labor and Human Resources Hearing in the Senate Caucus Room of the Russell Building on Capitol Hill. The image ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS) (center) speaks with FEMA representatives, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Jesse Munoz (left) and Congressional Liaison All Hollister.  Congressman Taylor was in town to welcome a congressional delegation on a tour of the Mississippi gulf coast.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- The US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development conducts a field hearing in Gulfport.  FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo contributed testimony at the hearing.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- The US House ...

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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] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- The US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development conducts a field hearing in Gulfport.  The subcommittee was looking into housing options in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- The US House ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., January 14, 2006 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) James N. (Nick) Russo (left) 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] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressional staff briefing is conducted at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge regarding recovery efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressiona...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 --  Congresswoman JoAnn Emerson, R-MO participates in a town meeting with Diane Sayre, Mayor of Caruthersville to discuss te recovery effort underway in Caruthersville, MO. She was on a fact-finding trip and talked with representatives from FEMA about housing options.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 -...

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Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- DHS Under Secretary for Preparedness, George Foresman, testifies before the House Government Reform Committee on preparations for the 2006 hurricane season.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- DHS Under Secretary for Preparedness, Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 29, 2006 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff addresses residents at Biloxi Hurricane Katrina memorial observance. On the podium (L to R): Congressman Gene Taylor (D-MS), Senator Trent Lott (R-MS), Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 29, 2006 -- Department of Ho...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Region IV Director Phil May speaks with Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) about FEMA's response to the tornadoes that struck central Florida last night.  FEMA has begun its initial response to the disaster.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA ...

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Washington, DC, February 28, 2007 -- FEMA Director R. David Paulison (c) testifies about the new FEMA organizational structure during a joint hearing before the House Committee on Homeland Security.  To his left sits Preparedness' Under Secretary George Foresman, far right Deputy Inspector General Matthew (Matt) A. Jadacki.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, February 28, 2007 -- FEMA Director R. David Paulison (...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Hurricane Katrina: How is FEMA Performing Its Mission at This Stage of Recovery?  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Billy Penn, SFO of the east branch of DR1606, address a town meeting also attended by Congressman Ted Poe.  FEMA participates in many town meetings as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Billy Penn, SFO ...

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Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- FEMA Acting Director, David Paulison (right) responds to questions at his confirmation hearing.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- FEMA Acting Director, David Paulison (ri...

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Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- FEMA Acting Director, David Paulison (left) talks to Senator Joe Leiberman and Senator Susan Collins prior to his confirmation hearing.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- FEMA Acting Director, David Paulison (le...

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[Flooding] Socorro, Tx - From left, Texas Community Relations (CR) representative Sharalyn Stewart, FEMA CR member Sharalyn Stewart and Congressional Affairs Cindy Wirz visit with Congressman Silvestre Reyes staffers Cesar Blanco, Philip LoPiccolo, and Texas Cooperative Extension representative Jaime Iglesias, Ph.D. The team toured in and around Socorro, visiting with residents who suffered loses from the storms that struck El Paso County in late July/early August. Robert J. Alvey/FEMA

[Flooding] Socorro, Tx - From left, Texas Community Relations (CR) rep...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Volusia County, FL, February 9, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (center), Florida Governor Charlie Crist (left) and Congressman John Mica (R-FL) take a helicopter tour of central Florida.  Director Paulison was in Florida to check on the progress of the recovery following the recent tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Volusia County, FL, February 9, 2007 -- ...

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Washington, DC, May 22, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison shakes hands with Senator Joseph Lieberman who is Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, at their Hearing Room.  Mr. Paulison then gave testimony on how FEMA has prepared for the upcoming Hurricane season.  Center is Senator Susan Collins the Current Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, May 22, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison s...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio,September 14, 2007 -- Travis Brown (standing) a representative of the Small Business Administration speaks at a congressional briefing held at the Joint field office (JFO). Federal and state agencies briefed attendees on relief being conducted in the affected counties.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio,September 14, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 13, 2008 --  FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, Senator Harkin (lefr) and Iowa Governor Chester John Culver listen to Waterloo residents affected by the  recent flooding.  He and other State and local government representatives toured part of Waterloo that was flooded when the Cedar River overflowed its' banks.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 13, 2008 -...

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Cedar Rapids, IA, July 1, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel explains to Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez exactly what FEMA's role has been in the aftermath of the massive flood that ravaged Cedar Rapids in mid June. The city's downtown and several neighborhoods were almost completely submerged for several days. Susie Shapira/FEMA

Cedar Rapids, IA, July 1, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 --  FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz (left) and Human Services Branch Director Bob Weber speak with Congressman Gene Taylor at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi.  Rep. Taylor is checking on the status of the recovery efforts in Mississippi.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- FEMA Deputy F...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 -- Congresswoman JoAnn Emerson, R-MO attends a meeting with FEMA and Army Corps of Engineers to discuss temporary housing for the residents in Caruthersville, MO affected by the tornado.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -- Buck Katt, FEMA Special assistant greets Senator Kit Bond, R-MO upon his arrival in the the town of Caruthersville, MO. Senator Bond was in town to see the damage caused by a tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - Senator Harris Wofford, (D-PA),  addresses 500 AmeriCorps*NCCC members.  This NCCC community meeting is the kickoff for the National and Global Youth Service Day event in Waveland and Bay St. Louis.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - Senator Harris W...

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Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- FEMA Region I External Affairs Director Marty Bahamonde discusses the ESF 15 and JFO functionality at the National Community Relations Conference. The three day conference focused on strengthening communications techniques for community relations operations and officers. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- FEMA Region I External Affairs Director...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waverly, IA, June 14, 2008 -- Senator Chuck Grassley, R-IA meets with FEMA Congressional representative Jodi Bruckner before a town hall meeting in Waverly, IA  with residents affected by  recent flooding.  He and Senator Tom Harkins, D-IA  meet with local residents to hear their concerns about the recovery efforts being conducted by FEMA and state and local agencies.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waverly, IA, June 14, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Avoca, WI, June 14, 2008 -- Village President, Dianne Nachtigal, discusses Avoca issues with FEMA Administrator, R. David Paulison and U.S. Congressman Ron Kind (c).  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Avoca, WI, June 14, 2008 -- V...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 16, 2008 -- FEMA Special Assistant to Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech conducts a tour at the Joint Field Office for Congressman Leonard Boswell. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 16, 2008...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin -- Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin Dolph Diemont listens to flood relief concerns from Wisconsin Representative Steve Nass, while Jefferson County Sheriff Paul Milbrath listens.  Diemont went to Ft. Atkinson on a fact finding trip to assure local politicians and Emergency Management personnel of FEMA's commitment to disaster relief.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] July 8, 2008, Ft. Atkinson, W...

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[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen,TX, August 5, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Sandy Coachman addresses Congressional staff at a briefing held at the Joint Field Office. In a continuing effort to support the needs of constituents, Congressional members and staffers were invited to visit the Federal /State Joint Field Office, to receive updates on the recovery process, see the operations and receive answers to  questions they may have regarding the recovery efforts for Hurricane Dolly.

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen,TX, August 5, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinat...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids,IA, August 22, 2008--Jaime Forero, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) AFO II Branch Director (left) and Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02), walk through the temporary facilities for Cedar Rapids School District. The facilities have been placed at a site selected by the school district on an area located at the north end of Kingston Stadium.  FEMA, the US Corps of Engineers (USCOE)  and the State of Iowa funded the project.--Photo by S. Garrastegui FEMA 2008

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids,IA, August 22, 2...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison, Florida Congressman John Mica, and State Director of Emergency Management Craig Fugate confer at today's  Leadership Briefing at the State Logistics Response Center. The recent federal Disaster Declaration provides FEMA resources to help in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison illustrates a point of discussion with (l-r) FEMA FCO Tom Davies, SBA Acting Director Sandy K. Baruah, Congressman John Mica, and state EM Director Craig Fugate during a tour of the state Logistic Response Center. FEMA is here after a federal Disaster Declaration to assist the state respond to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, 04/25/1997-- Rep. Newt Gingrich speaks with a Minnesota resident about the flood relief efforts.  FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] East Grand Forks, MN, 04/25/1997-- Rep. Newt ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] St. Bernart, LA, 12-12-05 -- Congressman Walter Leger address a FEMA sponsored "Louisiana Speaks" long term recovery planning workshop for St. Bernard Parish.  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 -- Congressman Walter Le...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-13-06 -- Federal Coordinating Officer for Louisiana Mr. Wells testifies before a House Financial Committee and Housing Sub Committee on Housing for Disaster Victims.  The Hearing was being held to find ways to provide better housing faster for disaster victims that wish to return to New Orleans.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-13-06 -- Federal Coordinating O...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 --  Congresswoman JoAnn Emerson, R-MO participates in a town meeting with Diane Sayre, Mayor of Caruthersville to discuss the recovery effort underway in Caruthersville, MO. She was on a fact-finding trip and talked with representatives from FEMA about housing options.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 --...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Region IV Director Phil May (center, right) listens to FL DEM Deputy Director Ruben Almaguer (left) describe the destruction caused by tornadoes in central Florida last night as Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) (right) and Mel Martinez (R-FL) look on.  FEMA has begun its initial response to the disaster.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA Congressional Liaison Gloria Phillips (standing) welcomes the staff of the Florida congressional delegation to a briefing today concerning the progress of the recovery from the recent tornadoes.  FEMA works hard to keep Members of Congress informed of the progress of recovery from disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA C...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA Congressional Liaison Jason Nelson (standing) welcomes the staff of the Florida Congressional Delegation to briefing today.  FEMA works to keep the Members of Congress informed of its progress throughout the recovery process.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA C...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ,  May 5, 2007 --  FEMA Community Relations field worker, Serge Philippeaux delivers disaster information to resident, Carleen Teller 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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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Martinsville, IN, June 13, 2008 -- Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels, addresses state and federal assistance available to tornado and flood victims in his state. Joining him are (L-R):  U.S. Small Business Administration, Deputy Jovita Carranza; National Guard TAG, Maj.Gen. Marty Umbarger; Congressman, Michael Pence; FEMA Administrator, R. David Paulison; Congressman, Steve Buyer and FEMA Region V, Federal Coordination Officer (FCO) Mike Smith.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Martinsville, IN, June 13, 2008 -- Indian...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, July 1, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel explains FEMA's progress and role in the disaster relief efforts for Iowa to Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez. The Secretary visited Cedar Rapids after the area was ravaged by flood waters in mid June and several of the city's businesses were destroyed or severely damaged by the floods. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, July 1, 200...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Hurricane Katrina: How is FEMA Performing Its Mission at This Stage of Recovery?.  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- ...

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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] 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] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, and House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert R-Ill, speak to other lawmakers and the media at the site of 9th Ward Industrial Canal breach.  Speakers Hastert's delegation came to inspect the progress of recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast areas hit by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- House Minority Leader N...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 --  Senator Jim Talent, R-MO talks to a resident at the Red Cross Shelter in Caruthersville, MO.  The Red Cross and FEMA employees are working with State and local agencies to provide assistance and information to the townspeople of Caruthersville, Missouri affected by the recent tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has been established for people to go to for information and to register for services.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -- Buck Katt, FEMA Special assistant briefs Senator Kit Bond, R-MO on the current temporary housing plans for the town of Caruthersville, MO.  The aerial map Senator Bond is looking at shows where some of the mobile homes and travel trailers will be placed.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -...

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

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (lower right, hands up) addresses the staff of the Florida congressional delegation concerning the progress of the recovery from the recent tornadoes.  FEMA works to keep Members of Congress informed about the status of its work in federally declared disaster areas.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Orlando, FL, February 13, 2007 -- FEMA F...

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Washington, DC, February 28, 2007 -- FEMA Director R. David Paulison (l) testifies about the new FEMA organizational structure during a joint hearing before the House Committee on Homeland Security.  To his left sits Preparedness' Under Secretary George Foresman and to his left Deputy Inspector General Matthew (Matt) A. Jadacki.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, February 28, 2007 -- FEMA Director R. David Paulison (...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 2, 2007 -- New Orleans camera crews accompany FEMA Community Relations Specialist Pat Oldham and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist Don Hawkins as they visit residents affected by mid-February tornadoes. Many of the residents in the tornado-damaged area have been living in FEMA trailers while their permanent residence is being rebuilt after damages suffered during Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. FEMA photo by Anita Westervelt

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Westwego, LA, March 2, 2007 -- New Orlea...

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Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- FEMA's Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Casey DeShong explains the administration issues of CR to emergency mangers at the National Community Relations Conference. The three day conference focused on strengthening communications techniques for community relations operations and officers. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- FEMA's Director of Intergovernmental Af...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- Brooklyn City Councilwoman Sarah Gonzalez and her colleagues meet at a FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) in Brooklyn.  The center was opened to help disaster victims affected by the August storms and flooding. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator, R. David Paulison speaks at a press conference at Madison's Airport. Joining him: (L-R) U. S. Senator, Russell Feingold;Wisconsin Adjutant General, Brig. Gen.Donald Dunbar; Governor Jim Doyle; FEMA Region V, Administrator, Ed Buikema; U.S. Senator, Herb Kohl and U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator, Jovita Carranza.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, June 14, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 1, 2008 -- Iowa Governor Chester Culver, Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, Jovita Carranza, Acting Administrator of the Small Business Association, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel, among others, address questions at a round table meeting with the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Many businesses were destroyed or suffered heavy losses as a result of flood waters in mid June.  Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 1, 2...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Weslaco, Texas, July 29, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman, Texas State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Frank Cantu  and Cindy Wirz, a FEMA Congressional liaison, hold a teleconference with members of the Texas congressional delegation to advise them on the on going recovery process in the areas of South Texas that sustained damage during the  Hurricane Dolly event.  South Texas suffered flooding and wide spread power outages and FEMA is working with the military, State and local agencies to provide assistance.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Weslaco, Texas, July 29, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coac...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA  October 4, 2005 - Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) asks Admiral Thad Allen, FEMA Principal Federal Official for Gulf Coast Operations, about recovery efforts in the areas hardest hit by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 3-13-06 -- US Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) shakes hands with US Senator Lisa Murkowski while Economic Development Leonard Mistich and Plaquemines Parish President Benny Rousselle look on next to a 60-ton Marine Travelift donated to Plaquemine Parish that FEMA help make possible.  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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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 Congresswoman Joann Emerson, R-MO participates in a briefing with FEMA temporary housing representatives. She is being shown possible sites for the temporary housing in Caruthersville, MO. FCO Tom Costello was present to answer the Congresswoman's questions.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO 4-11-06 Co...

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Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- FEMA Acting Director of Operations, Bob Shea, testifes before the House Government Reform Committee on preparations for the 2006 hurricane season.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Washington D.C., 5/24/2006 -- FEMA Acting Director of Operations, Bob ...

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