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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA employees  at a just completed storm shelter. The shelter, one of several, is placed in a new group home site where residents were relocated after the town was destroyed by a tornado. Cindy Daniel, left speaking with local FEMA employees while Crystal Payton, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, right, inspects shelter progress. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Independence, KS, July 20, 2007 - FEMA officials examine satellite imagery of the affected area of Coffeyville, KS. Heavy rains and an oil spill from a refinery combined to damage large sections of the town, FEMA and other agencies are involved in rebuilding and temporary housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Independence, KS, July 20, 2007 - FEMA of...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 23, 2007 - A FEMA Community Relations (CR)  team visits a home owner rebuilding with FEMA assistance. The house is badly damaged by flooding and oil contamination from a local refinery.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 23, 2007 - A FEMA C...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 26, 2007 - FEMA Regional Administrator Dick Hainje hands an update on the progress in rebuilding Greensberg to Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Kansas Adjutant General and Director of Emergency Management, Major General Tod Bunting.  The Kansas town is in the process of rebuilding after an F5 tornado in May.  FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensberg, KS, July 26, 2007 - FEMA Regi...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 10, 2007 -- Severe storms causes extensive flooding in Lewis County Washington. Floodwaters destoy farms, roads, businesses and homes for thousands of residents. The December 8th disaster destroyed this mobile home park. Workers remove destroyed housing.  With a Federal Declaration FEMA responds with assistance to state and local governments. The aid will help individuals and local governments in the recovery efforts. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 11, 2007 -- A joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team checking flood damage to the town's waste water facility. FEMA team leader Connie Johnson goes over damage estimates.  PDA teams work gathering information on damage to local government infrastructure as part of the process of evaluating the aid needed.  Washington State was hit with a severe storm causing flooding and mud slides. FEMA provides assistance to local governments as well as individuals in affected disaster areas. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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Chehalis, WA, December 11, 2007 -- A joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team checking flood damage to the town's waste water facility. FEMA team leader Connie Johnson goes over damage estimates with city, state and county officials. PDA teams work gathering information on damage to local government infrastructure as part of the process of evaluating the aid needed.  Washington State was hit with a severe storm causing flooding and mud slides. FEMA provides assistance to local governments as well as individuals in affected disaster areas. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Chehalis, WA, December 11, 2007 -- A joint Preliminary Damage Assessme...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008  -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) speaking with reporters at one of the scenes of destruction in Arkansas. The state was hit by tornadoes, high wind storms, and flooding.  FEMA works with state and county organizations to help local governments and individuals start the process of recovery after a Federal Disaster Declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008  -- A restaurant in the historic market in Atlanta announcing its limited menu due to tornado damage. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps individuals, businesses, and the municipality recover from damage through a variety of programs.  Atlanta is recovering from the affects of a severe tornado which swept through the city center. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- A restau...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Admiral Harvey Johnson announcing a 18 month housing program for victims of Hurricane Ike. FEMA, with the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD) will help thousands of families with this new program. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- Federal Emergency M...

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[Hurricane Ike] Jamaica Beach, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Winds from Hurricane Ike bent stop signs, flooded houses, and beached boats throughout this Galveston Island community. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Federal and State partners are working to assist business's, individuals, and local governments after Hurricane Ike. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Jamaica Beach, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Winds from Hu...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volunteer Red Cross worker receives a tetnus shot before working in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The volunteer, who lived in the park, returns to help other residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volu...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring temporary relief center at "The Apple Center" . Paulison speaks with family and praises local community effort.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting F...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEM...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce Huggins, a tornado survivor, holding baby Jazmin. Joyce and her mother were thrown out of their mobile home by the tornado. The next day she gave birth to Jazmine. Leif skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 --  Janine Baxter showing her FEMA trailer which she has decorated. She received the traler within two weeks after her family's home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. A relative gave her a Christmas tree ornament, a model trailer, "Home is Where You Hook Up".  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, February 6, 2006 -- Janine Bax...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN --  April 07, 2006 -- FEMA workers seting up their office in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 07, 2006 -- FEMA w...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 --  A Dyer County resident looks at the place where a house once stood, it was destroyed by the F-3 tornado that struck West and Middle Tennessee. The boy was helping salvage momentos for their friends. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo.

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 -- A Dyer...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garage sale" sign written on a door and left by a resident. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garag...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  A FEMA official helps a disaster victim with information at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center established in a parking lot.  The Mobile Centers travel to the 15 declared counties eligible for FEMA aid after a series of tornados struck the state.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- A...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  Glen Sachtleben, Middle Tennessee Liaison stands ready to assist clients who suffered damages in recent tornados at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center.  FEMA uses busses with sophisticated sattelite communications to bring information and assistance to communities across the state. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- G...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA contractor completing one 18 storm shelters located throughout a new temporary housing site in Greensburg. 300 housing units have been placed on a 60 acre site, which will be phased out as the community builds new permanent housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA cont...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Neodesha, KS, August 8, 2007 -- Hattie Stallworth, a FEMA External Affairs Specialist documents some of the more than 100 temporary housing units arriving at a FEMA staging area. The units will be placed on pads, connected to utilities and provide emergency housing for victims of the severe flooding that affected South Eastern Kansas in July. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Neodesha, KS, August 8, 2007 -- Hattie St...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 11, 2007 -- A joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team checking flood damage to the town's waste water facility. FEMA team leader Connie Johnson goes over damage estimates. The team includes city, state and county officials. PDA teams work gathering information on damage to local government infrastructure as part of the process of evaluating the aid needed.  Washington State was hit with a severe storm causing flooding and mud slides. FEMA provides assistance to local governments as well as individuals in affected disaster areas. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Camp Murray, WA, December 12, 2007 -- Washington State Governor, Chris Gregoire (r) thanks FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer Thomas Davies for Federal Assistance at a press conference. Charlie Henderson, of FEMA's External Affairs (l) looks on. Washington State was hit by severe storms and flooding in early December.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Camp Murray, WA, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Polk County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- Fire Department volunteers  work with a home owner to save valuables from a newly built house which was totally destroyed by a tornado.  FEMA works with volunteer groups during disasters. In this disaster, Arkansas was hit by a severe tornado and storms.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Polk County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 - The roof of a city fire station with a embedded glass shard, a result of the recent tornado. Atlanta is recovering from the affects of a severe tornado which swept through the city center. FEMA aid will assist the city in rebuilding through Public Assistance  grants. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 - The roof o...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- While a crowd, estimate at 3,500, waits for the opening of a volunteer distribution site neighbors join in a "bucket brigade" to unload supplies.. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with many volunteer agencies to provide emergency supplies after major disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- While a crowd, esti...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- A crowd, estimate at 3,500, waits for the opening of a volunteer food and water distribution site. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with many volunteer agencies to provide emergency supplies after major disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- A crowd, estimate a...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This Eastbrook Mobile Home Park is heavily damaged by a Tornado. Eighteen lives were destroyed. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 8, 2005 -- This E...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praising local community effort. Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Brad Gair (left).  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents return to their destroyed homes. FEMA Community Relations staff offer guidance on applying for FEMA aid. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison praises local community effort.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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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] 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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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN --  April 08, 2006 -- FEMA worker running wiring in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 08, 2006 -- FEMA w...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Dyer County resident is looking through the debris that was her friends home and salvaging anything she can find.  Leif Skoogfors/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 09, 2006 -- This Dy...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A destroyed car at a dealership in downtown Gallatin. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A destro...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluate the damage to this road. The team, made up of State, County, and FEMA members make a Federal disaster declaration recommendation to the President.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- House cleaning after heavy flooding from the Delaware River. Water level reached 5 feet high inside the house.  Roads in Pennsylvania remain closed, homes and businesses are damaged from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Yardley, PA, July 5, 2006 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) member speaks with small business owners who suffered damage in recent flooding along the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006  --  FEMA Public Information Officer Frank Blake briefs local news media on how residents can apply for FEMA assistance.  Pennsylvania was hit with extreme weather. Heavy rain and winds caused damage to thousands of businesses and individuals.  FEMA/Leif Skoogfors

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Jim Thorpe, Pa, July 20, 2006...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - Mayor John Janssen, orange shirt, works with community planners and FEMA coordinators for the rebuilding of his town. Residents want the new town to be more energy efficient, community oriented, and attractive after rebuilding.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 27, 2007 -- Cheryl Catchings, a FEMA Community Relations Lead, visiting a flood victim in his new housing with some ice. FEMA helped Mr. Michael Davenport relocate from an emergency shelter to an apartment after recent flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 27, 2007 -- Cheryl C...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008  --  A Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Community Relations (CR) worker hugs a resident whose home home was damaged by a tornado. CR teams visit every damaged home in the are to provide information on how to receive recovery aid.The teams are made up of state and federal representatives.  Arkansas was hit by tornadoes and severe storms. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2008 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff meeting FEMA's Regional Office. FEMA employees gather in Atlanta to help deal with the damage caused by a tornado which hit the city center.  FEMA provides help to individuals, businesses, and local government in the recovery effort. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2008 -- Federal E...

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[Hurricane Ike] Jefferson County, TX, September 18, 2008 -- New Mexico National Guardsmen and a Texas Environmental Quality officer documenting the location of a drum of toxic material that had been washed ashore by Hurricane Ike. FEMA and other agencies locate hazards such as these for safe removal after disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Jefferson County, TX, September 18, 2008 -- New Mexico...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008  -- Disaster victims of Hurricane Ike wait patiently at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register for help. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opens offices in communities hit by disasters to provide "one stop" visits to FEMA and its State, Federal, and Volunteer Agency partners. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Disaster victims o...

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[Hurricane Ike] La Porte, TX, September 26, 2008 -- A sub-contractor works on installing a roof repair after Hurricane Ike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency Agency (FEMA) working with the Corps of Engineers provides sturdy temporary roofing repairs for home owners after Hurricane Ike. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] La Porte, TX, September 26, 2008 -- A sub-contractor w...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park residents prepare to visit their damaged property for the first time since the tornado destroyed their homes. FEMA Community Relations staff help explain how they can apply for assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. County workers replace street signs. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers help residents with the clean up of rural Indiana where a recent tornado damaged homes. Fields contain debris from downed barns and houses.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, January 28, 2006 -- A computer display that gives information about flood maps and zones at a FEMA Expo held in a shopping mall.  FEMA uses advanced technology to plot flood plains to allow people to rebuild to a safer standard. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, January 28, 2006 -- A computer displ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN, April 8, 2006 -- This FEMA telecommunications specialist is rewiring an empty store to hold up to 150 FEMA workers who will soon be arriving. The Joint Field Office (JFO) is established to  bring aid to Tornado striken areas of Tennessee.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN, April 8, 2006 -- This FEMA ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A volunteer at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dyersburg boxes up cleaning supplies to hand out to tornado victims. The DRC provides applicant assistance in filing for assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, and other federal and state programs. Volunteer organizations also distribute tools, food, water and other necessities for residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, Tenn., April 10, 2006 -- A vo...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 --  A worker removes a tree that fell on a residence near New Hope, PA.  Severe weather conditions brought rivers and streams to flood levels. Roads remain closed and homes and businesses remain damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Harrisburg, PA, July 8, 2006 -- FEMA Field Public Information Officer Rita Kepner outlines the purpose of Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRC) to WHP-TV (Channel 21) journalists    Local media coverage is important in providing FEMA information to disaster victims. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Harrisburg, PA, July 8, 2006 ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 20, 2007 -- FEMA official Cindy Daniel looks at asphalt paving that has been moved by the pressure of strong flood waters. Public infrastructure is eligible for FEMA disaster aid. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 20, 2007 -- FEMA off...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 23, 2007 - Community Relations (CR) unit lead Cheryl Catchings describes some FEMA aid available to a resident whose apartment was inundated by flood water and oil contamination. FEMA CR teams go out to neighborhoods to reach  all possible disaster victims. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 23, 2007 - Communit...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 10, 2007  -- Extensive road damage caused by flooding December 8th. FEMA provides assistance to local governments in rebuilding critical infrastructure.  This higway, Rt. 6, which had been closed, still requires require extensive repairs and local governments will receive Federal help. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, December 11, 2007 -- A joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team checking flood damage to the town's waste water facility. FEMA team leader Connie Johnson listens to Cehalis' Waste Water Supervisor explain damage to the city's treatment facility. PDA teams work gathering information on damage to local government infrastructure as part of the process of evaluating the aid needed.  Washington State was hit with a severe storm causing flooding and mud slides. FEMA provides assistance to local governments as well as individuals in affected disaster areas. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Chehalis, WA, Dec...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Camp Murray, WA, December 15, 2007 - Thomas Davies (l), a FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO),  is interviewed with Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, and Major General Timothy Lowenberg, adjutant general of Washington. Severe storms and flooding affected numerous counties in Washington. With a Federal Declaration FEMA responds with assistance to state and local governments. The aid will help individuals and local governments in the recovery efforts. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Camp Murray, WA, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Polk County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- A home owner gets help from volunteers in saving items from her home. Her newly built house was totally destroyed by a tornado.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works closely with volunteer agencies to provide much needed help in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Polk County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008  -- Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) officials walking through an area hard hit by  tornadoes. (L-R) Phil Parr, Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), R. David Paulison, Administrator for FEMA, and William Peterson, Administrator for FEMA's Region 6. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA    Arkansas was hit by tornadoes, high winds and floods.

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe (r) thanks Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator R. David Paulison for FEMA's rapid response to the state's disaster. FEMA works through state and local officials when major help is needed.  Arkansas was hit by a devastating tornado on Feb. 5th. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008  -- Members of a Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Technical Assistance Contract (TAC) team the city owned Butler Park. TAC teams are made up of FEMA staff and skilled engineers, architects, and other specialists to evaluate damage to urban structures.  Atlanta is recovering from the affects of a severe tornado which swept through the city center. FEMA aid will assist the municipality in rebuilding through Public Assistance  grants. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- Members ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2008 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Relations Team (CR) members meet at FEMA's Regional Office. FEMA CR teams will go from house to house in damaged areas to help in distributing information on how to get help.  FEMA provides help to individuals, businesses, and local government in the recovery effort. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2008 -- Federal E...

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[Hurricane Ike] Orange County, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Flood damage at foot of the Rainbow bridge showing the extensive flooding of Hurricane Ike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides assistance to state and local governments for repair of infrastructure damage as well as to individuals. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Orange County, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Flood damage ...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Admiral Harvey Johnson prepares for a live broadcast to FEMA headquarters. Johnson is at FEMA's major truck staging area for emergency supplies. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- Federal Emergency M...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. Former residents and volunteers work to salvage effects and rebuild. Donald Berry searches debris to locate family effects. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- These photogaphs are all all that remains from this home. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- These ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers and family members clean up debris from rural field. Fields are covered with debris from downd barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volunteers and family members collecting debris in rural Indiana. Agricultural fields become covered with debris from downd barns and houses. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Booneville, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Volun...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- Leslie Burge helps provide psychological support for residents under a FEMA grant to the state Department of Mental Health. Hurricane Katrina made landfall at this coastal Mississippi town.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, January 28, 2006 -- Leslie Burge hel...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 31, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs the media on FEMAs mitigation efforts to prevent damage in the event of a future hurricane. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Interview -- Craig Browning, a FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) briefs local media at the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC provides a "one-stop" help center for many victims of recent tornados that struck Middle Tennesse. FEMA's PIOs work with media to provide information to help inform the public of how to apply for assistance, a critical task in any disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburg, TN, April 10, 2006 -- Intervi...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 2006 -- This line of trucks are loaded with emergency supplies; food, water, ice, cots, and blankets, and are at Willow Grove's air base. From this parking lot they can deliver disaster supplies to many parts of the state within hours of a disaster declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 200...

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- With electricity outages continuing, Houston increases its police presence by bringing in hundreds of officers from other Texas cities, allowing Houston police a normal schedule since the evacuation of the city. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Public Assistance (PA) programs will help local governments during disasters and pay for overtime and other associated costs to keep city services during a disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- With electricity ou...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 13, 2007 - This storm warning siren was installed by FEMA at a temporary housing site. The site contains storm shelters and warning sirens. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 13, 2007 - This stor...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, December 12, 2007 -- FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer Thomas Davies explains recovery progress to FEMA Region X's Administrator Susan Reinertson.  Washington State was impacted by severe storms and flooding in early December and required federal assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Lacey, WA, Decemb...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) speaking with reporters at a scene of destruction. Governor Mike Beebe (l) joined a tour of areas hardest hit by tornadoes.  FEMA works with state and county organizations to help local governments and individuals start the process of recovery after a Federal Disaster Declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, 2008 -- R. David Paulison, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is briefed on the Arkansas disaster, at one of the damage sites, by FEMA's Regional 6 Administrator William Peterson.  The state was hit by tornadoes, high wind storms, and flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, February 8, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, 02/08/2008  --  A Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Community Relations (CR) worker makes first contact with a family whose home home was damaged by a tornado. CR teams visit every damaged home in the are to provide information on how to receive recovery aid.The teams are made up of state and federal representatives.  Arkansas was hit by tornadoes and severe storms. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Pope County, AR, 02/08/2008 ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- The roof of a transit station damaged by tornado.  FEMA aid will assist the municipality in rebuilding through Public Assistance  grants after a tornado swept through the city. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- The roof ...

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[Hurricane Ike] Bridge City, TX, September 18, 2008 -- ACTS World Relief, a faith based international organization, provides  water, food, and essentials to victims of Hurricane Ike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides many of the supplies and coordinates with faith based and other community groups to provide essential needs in the first days of major disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Bridge City, TX, September 18, 2008 -- ACTS World Reli...

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[Hurricane Ike] Orange County, TX, September 18, 2008 - A Texas Environmental Commission expert uses the high tech multi-hazard gas analyzer to uncover hazardous materials that have been swept by flood waters of Hurricane Ike. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), working with state, local, and other federal assets coordinates the recovery of areas affected by major disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Orange County, TX, September 18, 2008 - A Texas Enviro...

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[Hurricane Ike] Harris County, TX, September 20, 2008 -- This trailer was damaged and partially moved into the water on top of a seawall. The strong storm surge from Hurricane Ike swept inland, breaking reinforced barriers and carrying a trailer back to the water's edge. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides aid to municipalities, businesses, and individuals after disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Harris County, TX, September 20, 2008 -- This trailer ...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Porte, Texas, September 26, 2008 -- This blue tarp is rolled out on the ground and being readied for installation.  A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA program with the US Corps of Engineers) provides heavy duty plastic tarps to damaged homes after Hurricane IKE. The tarps are installed to provide protection till further repairs can be made. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Porte, Texas, September 26, 2008 -- This...

The original database describes this as: Title: Blue Roof being prepared to be installed in Texas Production Date: 09/26/2008 Caption: La Porte, Texas, September 26, 2008 -- This blue tarp is rolled out on t... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Harris County, Texas, October 1, 2008 -- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee (center) visits a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Kim Cuc Pham, a FEMA Individual Assistance Worker and Vietnamese and Cambodian language specialist and Liz Czerewaty, an Employment Counselor for the State greet the Congresswoman. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Harris County, Texas, October 1, 2008 -- Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee visits a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Texas Production Date: 10/01/2008 Caption: Harris County, Texas, October 1, 2008 -- ... More

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Disaster Volunteer receives free massage at assistance center.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Disaster...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbrook Mobile Home Park shows damage from tornado. A researcher from Texas Tech University's Wind Science Research Center looks at mobile home tie-downs to help develop safer structures. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Eastbr...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring tornado ravaged Evansville and Newberg, Indiana. Paulison meets with community leaders requesting specific help.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting...

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