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Flood water from a broken levee on the Yuba River swamps homes near the communities of Linda and Olivehurst. Waters from the break drove more than 24,000 residents from their homes. More than 5,000 residents are being left temporarily housed and fed by military personnel at nearby Beale Air Force Base

Flood water from a broken levee on the Yuba River swamps homes near th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Jim Pearson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May, 1997 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks and the flooded Red River with a berm levee that was breeched flooding a neighborhood. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May, 1997 -- Aerial view of ...

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Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , April 1, 2009 --Samir Valeja, a FEMA Videographer, documents Oak Grove HS principal, Morgan Forness while he discusses what is presumed to have occurred when the school was flooded. The school suffered some damage when the Red River flooded and part of the school's levee was breached. FEMA is working with local, State and other Federal agencies to provide assistance to the residents of North Dakota affected by recent storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , April 1, 2009 --Samir Valeja,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Videographer at Oak Grove School Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 1, 2009 --Samir Valeja, a FEMA Videographer, documents Oak Grov... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 --Dump trucks hauling dirt shore up levees in communities along the Red River near Fargo. Andrea Booher/FEMA,

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Far...

The original database describes this as: Title: Resident and Nationa Guard work to shore up levees in North Dakota Production Date: 03/28/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 --Dump trucks hauling dir... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Valley City, N. D. , April 10, 2009 --Residents in a Valley City neighborhood use sandbags to create a levee along the Sheyenne River. The river is expected to reach crest at a new flood stage record. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Valley City, N. D. , April 10...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents working on sand bags in North Dakota Production Date: 04/10/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 10, 2009 --Residents in a Valley City neighborho... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --Rita Egan and Gene Kauffman(r), FEMA PIO's, talk with a radio host in Lisbon, ND. FEMA is working with local and state media to provide information to residents and businesses affected by the floods in the Red River valley. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --Rita Ega...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Information Officers talk with a radio host in Lisbon, ND Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Lisbon, N. D. , April 18, 2009 --Rita Egan and Gene ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 --Members of the National Guard, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and local officials in Lisbon, ND work together to stop a breach in a levee in Lisbon, ND. The Sheyenne River is expected to crest at record levels and the Corps is working with town officials to provide protection against possible flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 --Members ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee breach in Llisbon, ND Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 --Members of the National Guard, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --Volunteers from the Red River Valley and beyond work to fill sandbags in the Fargodome in preparation of upcoming storm. Over 300,000 sandbags were stockpiled on this day. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers at the Fargodome in North Dakota Production Date: 03/29/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --Volunteers from the Red River Valley and beyon... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Snow-pack melt and recent heavy winter weather combined and flooded this roadway along The Salton Sea levee system. Mitigation efforts to avoid such repetitive flooding are being examined by FEMA officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee system near Bombay Beach in California Production Date: 03/15/2010 Caption: Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Snow-pack melt and recent heavy win... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 7, 2005 - Neighborhoods on one side of the levee are floodes as one side reamains dry as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 7, 2005 - Neighborhoods...

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A US Army (USA) CH-47 Chinook helicopter is approaching a breached levee to drop a 2000-pound load of sandbags to stop the flooding at the Braithwaite-Scarsdale levee system in northern Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana (LA). (A3574)

A US Army (USA) CH-47 Chinook helicopter is approaching a breached lev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Shreveport State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Sarah B. Smith, Ksarng Release Status: Relea... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Pushed over telephone poles, damaged homes and block streets. Devastation in Lower 9th Ward due to a levee break following Hurricane Katrina. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Pushed over telep...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 11-30-05 -- Chairman Don Powell, Gulf Coast Long Term Recovery Director, and Vice Admiral Thad Allen (USCG), Federal Coordinating Officer, discuss the 9th Ward Levee break. Mr. Powell was touring the damaged Hurricane Katrina area. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 11-30-05 -- Chairman Don Powell, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 17th St Canal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work on Cell Piles for the interim Flood Gate closer structures (left) while at right, a white Auger solidifies soil down to a depth of 70' with a special cement to give solidity to the soil on each side of the Flood Gate. FEMA is helping Local governments repair the Levee system to Cat 4 specification by June 1st under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 17th St Canal, U.S. Arm...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Holt County, MO, 5-18-07 -- Sand bags lie on top of a levee in the northwest section of Missouri. Hundreds of residents and thousands of acres of farm land were destroyed when flood waters breached the levees in the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Holt County, MO, 5-18-07 -- Sand bags l...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Valley Park, MO, March 21, 2008 -- A levee successfully holds back flood waters from residential areas. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Valley Park, MO, March 21, 2008 -- A leve...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Arc, AR, March 25, 2008 -- Arkansas Governor Beebe, along with local and state officials, tour a levee to see the efforts being taken to hold back the rising water. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Arc, AR, March 25, 2008 -- Local volunteers come together to fill sandbags to place near a levee that is showing signs of wear. Local residents are concerned that the rise in nearby river systems could create flooding in the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 29, 2008 -- Sandbags top a levee that withstood Mississippi river flooding in Cape Girardeau County. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Cape Girardeau, MO, March 29, 2008 -- San...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 15, 2008 -- FEMA Region VII Director Dick Hainje took a floating tour of Des Moines flooded Birdland section to assess damage caused by the levee breech. Des Moines police have been patrolling the area on rafts and small boats. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 15, 2008...

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Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the Army National Guard stack sandbags on a truck that will transport the sandbags next to the levee in anticipation that the levee may breach. They have stacked well over two and a half miles of sandbags on the levee. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the Army National Guard stac...

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Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Local volunteers Austin Stoneberger, left, and Sean King, right lift sandbags into a truck at the local high school where a massive sandbagging operation is taking place. The bags will then be transported areas near the levee to guard against breaching on June 19, 2008. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Local volunteers Austin Stoneberger, le...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, June 27, 2008 -- This is all that remains of a segment of road between Oakville and neighboring Wapello. It was completely destroyed by the force of the water when the Iowa river breached the levee and flooded the town of Oakville. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, June 27, 2008...

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Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Delhi, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- This is all that remains of the Delhi Dam following a 14 inch and a 4 inch rainfall in late July, 2010. FEMA, state and others are conducting Preliminary Damage Assessment in the area. Josh deBerge/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Delhi, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- This is all...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage caused by dam failure in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Delhi, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- This is all that remains of the Delhi Dam following a 1... More

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 16, 2011 -- This heavy equipment is moving rip rap needed to repair erosion of the levee at Dakota Dunes on the Missouri River. FEMA and other federal agencies are supporting the State Incident Management Team in their effort to prepare for flooding along the river.

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 16, 2011 -- This heavy equip...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Dakota Flood Fight Production Date: 06/16/2011 Caption: North Sioux City, S. D. , June 16, 2011 -- This heavy equipment is moving rip rap needed to repai... More

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 20, 2011 -- These two Army National Guard members are taking a break from patrolling the main levee at Dakota Dunes along the Missouri River. FEMA and other federal agencies are supporting the State Incident Management Team in their effort to prepare for flooding along the river.

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 20, 2011 -- These two Army N...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army National Guard Helping in Flood Fight Production Date: 06/20/2011 Caption: North Sioux City, S. D. , June 20, 2011 -- These two Army National Guard member... More

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , June 21, 2011 -- Members of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division and the Nebraska Air National Guard discuss their observations during a pause in their inspections of a levee near Omaha. The President has declared an emergency exists in the State of Nebraska and has authorized FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Omaha, Neb. , June 21, 2011 -- Members of the U. S. Army Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Levee Inspections Continue in Nebraska Production Date: 06/21/2011 Caption: Omaha, Neb. , June 21, 2011 -- Members of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwe... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lawrenceville, N. J. , September 9, 2011 -- Standing in front of a tractor trailer filled with crushed aggregate to reinforce a damaged levee along the D&R Canal (Delaware & Raritan Rivers), U. S. Congressman Rush Holt (New Jersey, 12th District) assesses the disaster damage with officials from the Stockton Borough community. The levee was damaged by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA partners with the state, local governments and elected officials to insure coordination of disaster response activities and effective communication among all stakeholders. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lawrenceville, N. J. , September...

The original database describes this as: Title: U.S. Congressman Rush Holt assesses damaged levee along D&R Canal (Delaware & Raritan Rivers) Production Date: 09/09/2011 Caption: Lawrenceville, N. J. , Septe... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lawrenceville, N. J. , September 9, 2011 -- A tractor trailer provides slag and crushed aggregate for levee reinforcement along the D&R Canal (Delaware & Raritan Rivers) in Stockton, New Jersey. The D&R Canal was severely compromised by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA partners with the state and local governments to insure coordination of disaster response activities and effective communication among all stakeholders. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lawrenceville, N. J. , September...

The original database describes this as: Title: Urgent repair of a compromised levee on the D&R Canal (Delaware & Raritan Rivers) Production Date: 09/09/2011 Caption: Lawrenceville, N. J. , September 9, 2011... More

Coastal Storm ^ Dam/Levee Break ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 30, 2012 --Brandon Bolinski, Risk Analyst, FEMA Planning, presents current Isaac information at the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) morning briefing. FEMA, State and Federal agencies work together at the RRCC to share the most current information available (Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA)

Coastal Storm ^ Dam/Levee Break ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Fl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Isaac Discussed at Atlanta RRCC Briefing Production Date: 08/30/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 30, 2012 --Brandon Bolinski, Risk Analyst, FEMA Pla... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Plaquemine Parish, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- (From left to right) Mike Byrne, FEMA Division Chief, Brad Kieserman, FEMA General Counsel, Beth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Director for Response and Recovery, and Ed Conley, FEMA External Affairs, talk to a resident in the lower north shore of Plaquemine Parish, La. His home was flooded after flood waters from Hurricane Isaac overflowed the levee. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Plaquemine Parish...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA helps survivors of Hurricane Isaac Production Date: 09/04/2012 Caption: Plaquemine Parish, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- (From left to right) Mike Byrne, FEMA Div... More

Coastal Storm ^ Dam/Levee Break ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Luling, La. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- The Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge crosses the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. Below the bridge is an earthen levee that protected the town of Luling from the rivers rising water levels during Hurricane Isaac, a slow moving storm the dumping heavy rain on the area. Photo by Charles S. Powell/FEMA.

Coastal Storm ^ Dam/Levee Break ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Fl...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge and Levee Production Date: 09/12/2012 Caption: Luling, La. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- The Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge crosses the Mississ... More

Portage Des Sioux, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A warning sign in a small town warning of street flooding. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas hit by a tornado. PDA is used to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. The State uses the results of the PDA to determine if the situation is beyond the combined capabilities of the State and local resources and to verify the need for supplemental Federal assistance. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Portage Des Sioux, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A warning sign in a small town...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Portage Des Sioux, MO Keywords: Flooding Levee Missouri PDA River ^ Levee ^ Flood... More

Chris Botz, quality assurance representative with the

Chris Botz, quality assurance representative with the

Chris Botz, quality assurance representative with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, monitors a ring levee construction project in Minot, N.D., June 28. Botz is a park ranger at the Corps' Lak... More

Tech. Sgt. Tracy Winterquist, of the 119th Civil Engineer

Tech. Sgt. Tracy Winterquist, of the 119th Civil Engineer

Tech. Sgt. Tracy Winterquist, of the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron, moves a hose over a sandbag levee April 29 so that water can be pumped from behind the flood barrier at a rural farmstead home west of West Fa... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Arc, AR, March 25, 2008 --TW Vincent, Secretary of the Levee Board, right, briefs Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, left, along with other elected officials, about the conditions and operations of sandbagging in a local area called Sandhill. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 13, 2009 -- Homeowners near the James River continue to fight floodwater with a temporary sandbag levee. Residents of the area have been trying to protect their homes from the rising river since April.

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 13, 2009 -- Homeowners near the Jam...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded yard and sand bags in North Dakota Production Date: 06/13/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , June 13, 2009 -- Homeowners near the James River continue to... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , August 2, 2010 --The Big Tujunga Dam is under construction to reinforce the walls due to an increased debris flow from recent severe winter storms. Under the major disaster declaration DR 1884, The Robert T. Stafford Act provides by FEMA to the state, Public Assistance funds categories A to G, emergency protective measures and infrastructure's repairs. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - L...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Big Tujunga Dam in California Production Date: 08/02/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , August 2, 2010 --The Big Tujunga Dam is under constructio... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , November 27, 2007 --The Red Cross is providing clean-up kits to residents of Valley City whose homes and businesses were affected by the recent floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , November 27, 2007 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross provides clean up kits to North Dakota Residents Production Date: 11/27/2007 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , November 27, 2007 --The Red Cross is provi... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , April 10, 2009 -- A stake marks the height of the levee in the Riverside neighborhood of Fargo. The Red River is expected to crest for a second time, though below the record 41 feet it previously hit. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D...

The original database describes this as: Title: Neighborhood sand bag levee in North Dakota Production Date: 04/10/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 10, 2009 -- A stake marks the height of the levee in the ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 -- The U. S, Army Corps of Engineers direct a helicopter which is bringing a packet of sand to be used to patch a levee at a school in the Oak Grove section of Fargo, ND. The levee, built in 2000 was breached and the ACE and local officials worked together to fix the levee. The Red River crested on Sunday at over 40 feet. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009...

The original database describes this as: Title: USACOE lowering sand to patch a levee in Fargo Production Date: 03/29/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 -- The U. S, Army Corps of Engineers direct ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , August 2, 2010 --The Big Tujunga Dam is under construction to reinforce the walls due to an increased debris flow from recent severe winter storms. Under the declaration DR 1884 for Public Assistance, FEMA funds emergency protective measures for roads, bridges and dams. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - L...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Big Tujunga Dam in California Production Date: 08/02/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , August 2, 2010 --The Big Tujunga Dam is under constructio... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Cass County, N. D. , March 30, 2009 --Cass County Volunteer Search and Rescue team member, Bud Myers checks on isolated resident, Michelle Skarie on a remote farm along the Wild Rice River. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Cas...

The original database describes this as: Title: Search and Rescue volunteer speaks with a resident in Minnesota Production Date: 03/30/2009 Caption: Cass County, N. D. , March 30, 2009 --Cass County Voluntee... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009 --Thousands of sand bags wait for volunteers to build a temporary levee on the banks of the Red River. The Red River is expected to crest on Saturday at over 41 feet. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sand bags stacked and redy for use in North Dakota Production Date: 03/26/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009 --Thousands of sand bags wait for volunte... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --Volunteers from the Red River Valley and beyond work to fill sandbags in the Fargodome in preparation of upcoming storm. Over 300,000 sandbags were stockpiled on this day. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Far...

The original database describes this as: Title: ND National Guard and volunteers toss sand bags in North Dakota Production Date: 03/29/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --Volunteers from the Red Ri... More

A Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter flies over a breached levee as it drops a 7,500 pound sandbag in order to seal the breach, caused by Hurricane Katrina. (A3593)

A Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) heli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: TXARNG Scene Camera Operator: Alan Dooley, ... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 2-24-06 -- Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding addresses the Press during a Levee Media press conference at the London Avenue Canal. Mr. Powell came for an on site brief and to check the progress of rebuilding the levee systems and pumping stations damaged Hurricane Katrina and to brief the Press on the Levee construction. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 2-24-06 -- Don Powell Federal Coo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepare form wall for a section of the new 9th Ward Cat 4 Levee in preparation for pouring cement. FEMA is helping Local governments repair the 9th Ward Levee to Cat 4 specification under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, U.S. Army C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lift a 75 ton Gate Jacket Structure into place for the interim Flood Gate closer structures at the 17th St Canal. FEMA is building the interim flood gate by June 1st under its Public Assistance program till a better Flood Gate and Levee system can be completed to better protect New Orleans residents and property. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Eng...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- This part of Snohomish, WA was flooded when the Snohomish River breached its levee. Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers and are now flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] West Memphis, AR, March 27, 2008 -- Flood waters remain high near the Mississippi River. The levee in West Memphis has received mitigation funding in the past from FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] West Memphis, AR, March 27, 2...

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Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the Missouri National Guard, Army and Air Force National Guards stack sandbags on a levee in anticipation of higher flood water. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the Missouri National Guard,...

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Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , March 30, 2009 --Volunteers set up sandbag operation in the Minnesota Technical College parking lot following the Red River flooding. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Moo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers work with sand bags in Minnesota Production Date: 03/30/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , March 30, 2009 --Volunteers set up sandbag operation in the ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment Basin ponds topsoil from winter storms in the Los Angeles County debris basin systems. Under the major disaster declaration, FEMA provides Public Assistance funds for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent restoration of infrastructure, and as such, it is the most expensive of the disaster grant programs. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winte...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Dunsmir Sediment Basin in California Production Date: 07/30/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment Basin ponds t... More

St. Bernard Parish, La., May 25, 2011 -- Levee breaks during Hurricane Katrina sent some 10-feet of floodwaters into Val Riess Park, destroying much of the infrastructure of the 33-acre facility in Chalmette. The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the restoration and enhancements to the park as an Improved Project, providing over $11.5 million in funding for the work. Lillie Long/FEMA

St. Bernard Parish, La., May 25, 2011 -- Levee breaks during Hurricane...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-05-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: St. Bernard Parish, LA Keywords: hurricane katrina ^ Val Reis Park Disasters:... More

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 11, 2011 -- Additional sandbags are stacked in the front yard of this North Sioux City, S. D. home, ready to add to the five foot levee surrounding the house. FEMA and other federal agencies are supporting the State Incident Management Team in their effort to prepare for flooding along the Missouri River.

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 11, 2011 -- Additional sandb...

The original database describes this as: Title: Protecting From Flood Damage Production Date: 06/11/2011 Caption: North Sioux City, S. D. , June 11, 2011 -- Additional sandbags are stacked in the front yard ... More

USACE emphasize Metro East Levees are top priority to congressional delegation

USACE emphasize Metro East Levees are top priority to congressional de...

From left: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division Command Maj. Gen. John W. Peabody, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), St. Louis District Commander Col. Chris Hall and Representative Jerry Costello ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 5, 2012 -- A year after the Souris River Flood, downtown Minot bustles with activity. Many Minot families lost their homes after the historic June 2011 Souris River Flood. Photo by Cynthia Hunter/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 5, 2012 -- A year aft...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Year After the Souris River Flood: Downtown Minot Production Date: 06/05/2012 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 5, 2012 -- A year after the Souris River Flood, do... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 5, 2012 -- A year after the Souris River Flood and where sandbags were once piled high, now only a sandy parking lot remains. Many Minot families lost their homes after the historic June 2011 Souris River Flood. Photo by Cynthia Hunter/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 5, 2012 -- A year aft...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Year After the Souris River Flood: Just Sand Remains Production Date: 06/05/2012 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 5, 2012 -- A year after the Souris River Flood ... More

Coastal Storm ^ Dam/Levee Break ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 30, 2012 -- A representative of the National Forestry Service works at the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC). Multiple federal agencies are represented at the RRCC sharing the most current information available. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Dam/Levee Break ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Fl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Agencies Work Together at Region IV Regional Response Production Date: 08/30/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 30, 2012 -- A representative of the Nati... More

Portage Des Sioux, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Flooded roads and intersections are a common sight along the Mississippi River. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas hit by a tornado. PDA is used to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. The State uses the results of the PDA to determine if the situation is beyond the combined capabilities of the State and local resources and to verify the need for supplemental Federal assistance. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Portage Des Sioux, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Flooded roads and intersection...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Portage Des Sioux, MO Keywords: Flooding Levee Missouri PDA River ^ Levee ^ Flood... More

A grader forms a temporary windrow on the Cumberland

A grader forms a temporary windrow on the Cumberland

A grader forms a temporary windrow on the Cumberland Levee to prevent an overtopping by the Washita River on May 28, 2015. These efforts successfully prevented an overtopping in late May but nearly a month late... More

Col. Hudson issues Public Service Announcemen for Missouri River Basin

Col. Hudson issues Public Service Announcemen for Missouri River Basin

Col. John Hudson, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District issues a public service announcement regarding recovery efforts along the Missouri River Basin. (Recorded by Zane Ecklund and Dr. ... More

Sacramento District Commander Col. Mike Farrell joined

Sacramento District Commander Col. Mike Farrell joined

Sacramento District Commander Col. Mike Farrell joined Reps. Doris Matsui and Ami Bera, along with our state and local partners, to announce the completion of nearly 22 miles of American River levee improvement... More

Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron lay

Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron lay

Airmen from the 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron lay out a plastic sheet over a levee in Bossier City, La., March 10, 2016. Plastic sheets provided a water barrier keeping water from reaching the top of the Red... More

Missouri River flood waters continue to envelope areas

Missouri River flood waters continue to envelope areas

Missouri River flood waters continue to envelope areas of least resistance, June 6, 2011. The south levee of the Dakota Dunes levee system has protected most of the golf holes at Dakota Dunes Country Club. How... More

A drainage structure along the levee system in Petersburg,

A drainage structure along the levee system in Petersburg,

A drainage structure along the levee system in Petersburg, West Virginia, July 17, 2019. The system was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce flood risk; it is operated and maintained by Gra... More

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, lay sandbags along the levee that protects Rosecrans Memorial Airport and surrounding communities on March 22, 2019. An increase in w... More

Members of the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron unload cots and blankets at the Lindhurst High School. The cots are for civilian community members who are being housed on base after being temporarily left homeless by flood waters from a broken levee on the Yuba River

Members of the 9th Civil Engineering Squadron unload cots and blankets...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Jim Pearson Release Status: Rele... More

A bulldozer moves rocks into place after a levee on Leona Street nearly collapsed along the Des Peres River. With the help of military police from the National Guard securing the area, city employees were able to get to the sight quickly to re-fortify the levee

A bulldozer moves rocks into place after a levee on Leona Street nearl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: MIDWEST FLOODS Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. P... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May, 1997 -- Aerial view of Grand Forks and the flooded Red River of the North and a levee that was toped with sandbags and breeched, flooding a neighborhood near the river. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May, 1997 -- Aerial view of ...

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Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009 -- A volunteer carries sand bags towards the area on the East Dike in Fargo, North Dakota where a temporary levee is being built on the banks of the Red River. The Red River is expected to crest on Saturday at over 41 feet. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009...

The original database describes this as: Title: Resident carrying sand bags in North Dakota Production Date: 03/26/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 26, 2009 -- A volunteer carries sand bags towards the are... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Cass County, N. D. , March 30, 2009 --Cass County Sheriff's Dept. , U. S. Fish and Wildlife and local Search and Rescue volunteers check on isolated residents in remote farm communities along the Wild Rice river. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Cas...

The original database describes this as: Title: Search and Rescue volunteers in Minnesota Production Date: 03/30/2009 Caption: Cass County, N. D. , March 30, 2009 --Cass County Sheriff's Dept. , U. S. Fish a... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- Fargo, ND, April 1,2009-One of the giant water pumps being used to remove water from neighborhoods in Fargo that were flooded. This pump is at the southern part of Fargo near the Briarwood neighborhood of Fargo that experienced severe flooding. This pump is removing 6500 gallons of water every 10 minutes. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D...

The original database describes this as: Title: ND Flooding Giant water pumps Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- Fargo, ND, April 1,2009-One of the giant water pumps being u... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 --Fargo resident, Baita James and her family, seek reguge at the temporary Red Cross shelter in Fargo after being evacuated from their home. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Far...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents at a temporary Red Cross shelter in Fargo in North Dakota Production Date: 03/28/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 --Fargo resident, Baita ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 -- Members of the National Guard hold a meeting in the Emergency Response office in Lisbon, ND to discuss plans for protecting the town of Lisbon from flooding by the Sheyenne River. The National Guard, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and local officials are working together to ensure that the levee system constructed around the Sheyenne River protects Lisbon, ND from flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 -- Members...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard meeting in the Emergency Response office Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Lisbon, N. D. , April 15, 2009 -- Members of the National Guard ho... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Oxbow, N. D. , April 6, 2009 --A resident from Oxbow, ND realigns sandbags around the back of his home as part of the town's preparations for possible flooding by the Red River flooded. The stake is the line that signifies the level the river must reach to flood his home. Oxbow citizens are preparing for the possibility of additional flooding later in the week. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Oxbow, N. D...

The original database describes this as: Title: A resident working with sand bags in North Dakota Production Date: 04/06/2009 Caption: Oxbow, N. D. , April 6, 2009 --A resident from Oxbow, ND realigns sandba... More

An aerial view shows the devastating flooding caused when the levee separating the city of New Orleans from the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain broke during Hurricane Katrina

An aerial view shows the devastating flooding caused when the levee se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael B. Watkins, Usn Release Status: Rel... More

The rear end of this recreational vehicle sits on a rooftop of a home that was completely underwater following a levee break that caused massive flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA). (A3604)

The rear end of this recreational vehicle sits on a rooftop of a home ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 Kiel Skager, USA Release Status: Released ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- The levee break and flooding in the Lower 9th Ward caused this Army truck to float on top of another. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- The levee break and...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

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

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view of the south end of Grand Forks mitigation project building new levee walls, burns and pumping stations protecting the city from the Red River. Photo by Brenda Riskey/UND

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 17, 2006 -- Aerial view ...

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Washington, DC, September 26, 2006 -- Members of FEMA's Mitigation Division hold a meeting on Capitol Hill to inform Congressional Staff about the FEMA levee certification program. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Washington, DC, September 26, 2006 -- Members of FEMA's Mitigation Div...

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Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- The levee berms and wall has an opening for trains, in times of high water the levee opening can be closed to prevent the river from flooding the city. FEMA/Michael Rieger

Grand Forks, ND, March 27, 2007 -- The levee berms and wall has an ope...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-2007 -- Fred Weaver removes flood damaged wallboard from his home that flooded when a levee failed. Jay had to remove the wallboard and insulation to keep it from molding. FEMA provides an Individual Assistance Program to help individuals recover from a disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-2007 -- Fred Weaver re...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Arc, AR, March 25, 2008 -- Members of the community fill sandbags for an operation going on near a levee in an area called Sandhill. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the Army National Guard stack sandbags on a truck that will transport the sandbags next to the levee in anticipation that the levee may breach. They have stacked well over two and a half miles of sandbags on the levee. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the Army National Guard stac...

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