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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - FEMA provides blue roof tarps to protect dwellings until proper repairs can be made and travel trailers. This Hurricane Rita victim benefits from both in Lake Charles. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - FEMA provides ...

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Washed Out Railroad Bridge in Farmington, Connecticut

Washed Out Railroad Bridge in Farmington, Connecticut

This photograph depicts a washed out railroad bridge in Farmington, Connecticut. Historical Photographs of Flood Events

The stern of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), just before flooding of the dry dock. The propellers and rudders are visible

The stern of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43), just before f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: WO1 Scheiner Release Status: Released to Public... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 - FEMA's Director, James Lee Witt, talks with a FEMA inspector. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 - FEMA's Directo...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 -- FEMA workers Ken Jordan and Lesli Rucker at a recovery Center in Grand Forks ND. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 -- FEMA workers ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 1, 2005 -- Evacuees arrive at New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 1, 2005 -- Evacuees ar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 1, 2005 -- Evacuees / Hospital patients arrive at New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 1, 2005 -- Evacuees / ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 1, 2005 -- Evacuees and hospital patients arrive at New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 1, 2005 -- Evacuees an...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, September 3, 2005 - A member of the Texas Disaster Medical Assistance Team #4 guides recent evacuees from the floodwaters left behind by Hurricane Katrina across the tarmack and to the terminal at Louis Armstrong Airport. Thousands of stranded people are being airlifted by helicopter from the city to the airport. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, September 3, 2005 - A member of the T...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 3, 2005 -- New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 3, 2005 -- New Orlea...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9/03/05 -- Evacuees from Hurricane Katrina are transported to the airport where they will be given food and water, and get medical attention if required. The medical care is provided by FEMA's DMAT Teams (Disaster Medical Assistance Teams) who came from all over the United States to serve these victims. Photo by: Liz Roll

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 9/03/05 -- Evacuees from Hurrican...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 3, 2005 -- New Orleans airport where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 3, 2005 -- New Orlea...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 3, 2005 -- Evacuees and patients arrive at New Orleans airport by helicopter where FEMA's D-MATs have set up operations. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La., September 3, 2005 -- Evacuees a...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 4, 2005 -- Evacuees from New Orleans are transported to the airport, given food and water, and sent to shelters around the country. Those needing medical attention are seen by FEMA's DMAT medical team. New Orleans is being evacuated as a result of flooding from hurricane Katrina and is still 60% under water. Photo by: Liz Roll

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, September 4, 2005 -- Evacuees fro...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 12, 2005 -- A construction crew from Mobile, Ala. installs tarps as part of the USACE Blue Roof program. Hurricane Katrina damaged countless roofs throughout Mississippi. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 12, 2005 -- A constructio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/12/2005 -- Tree debris being removed from the Bayou Segnette State Park ouside of New Orleans. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/12/2005 -- Tree debris being ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 10-15-05 -- Vice-Admiral Thad Allen visits with New Orleans evacuee Isaac Ray at the Baton Rouge Victory Trailer Park, who lost his home to Hurricane Kitrina. Isac Ray and his Family are the first to move into the Baton Rouge Victory Road Trailer Park. Trailer Parks are one form of housing being used to provide shelter for people displaced by Hurricanes Kitrina & Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 10-15-05 -- Vice-Admiral Thad All...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, Assistant Senior Federal Officer in Houston, is interviewed by Kathrine Bui on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population. Timothy Nguyen, a medical doctor who hosts the show as a hobby, takes calls and translates. FEMA provides media services to many special markets. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Laurel Ryan, Assista...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Conroe, TX, October 25, 2005 -- David Gaddis, a FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator, meets with Montgomery County officials. FEMA provides millions of dollars for overtime and rentals as well as damage. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Conroe, TX, October 25, 2005 -- David Gaddis,...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Belle Glade, FL, October 26, 2005 -- Members of the FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team, Oklahoma one, assist the staff of the Glades General Hospital after the area has been impacted by Hurricane Wilma, the fifth major hurricane of the season. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Belle Glade, FL, October 26, 2005 -- Members of the ...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Tallahassee, Fla., October 26, 2005 -- Meeting at the Florida EOC, Governor Jeb Bush, FEMA FCO Justin DeMello, DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, Florida Adjudant General MG Douglas Burnett, Florida Lt. Governor Tony Jennings and FEMA Director David Paulison. Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

[Hurricane Wilma] Tallahassee, Fla., October 26, 2005 -- Meeting at th...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA briefs visiting ZDF German television in the Super DRC. International media is managed by FEMA PIOs (Public Information Officers). Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005- Erika Lopez of FEMA br...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 28, 2005-FEMA Disaster Mecical Assistance Team members Bobby Nelms, paramedic, taking pulse and Wayne Testerman, paramedic checking patient Juan Vazquez of Ft. Lauderdale, into the DMAT that has been set up to assist Westside Regional Hospital with the increase of patients to the emergency room due to Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 28, 2005-FEMA Disaster Mecic...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team parmedic Richard Clinchy, FL-1, checks the blood pressure of a patient outside of the JFK Medical Center. The DMAT has set up a temporary emergency room at the entry way of the hospital to assist in seeing the increase flow of patients due to Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team nurses Shirley Swilley, TN-1, right, and Mindy Budden, FL-1 check the hand injury of Ken Powell in a tent that is outside of the JFK Medical Center where the DMAT's have set up a temporary emergency room at the entry way of the hospital to assist in seeing the increase flow of patients due to Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Boynton Beach, FL, October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 30, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Mecical Assistance Team paramedic Mark Shipp from Tennessee One, left, does a followup checkup on Tuan Mathison who was treated two days ago at the temporary emergency room as her son Cameron looks on in the temporary emergency room. The DMAT is set up next to Westside Regional Hospital to help with the increase of patients to the emergency room due to Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Plantation, FL, October 30, 2005 -- FEMA Disaster Me...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Grand Isle, Orleans Parish LA, 11-01-05 -- Allison Sakara PA1 and Lynn Rimer of the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) stiches a injured patient up. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

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

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor has the value of his load of brush and tree limbs estimated before he dumps it at an Army Corps of Engineers debris site. FEMA funds the Corps of Engineers debris disposal program. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, November 2, 2005 -- A contractor has t...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Small Business Administration specialist Jim Elens helps local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Small Business Adm...

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[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Members of the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service stand watch at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall to help local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- Members of the Dep...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Dr. Kim Stasny, School Superintendent (right) welcomes students back to North Bay Elementary as Jesse Munoz of FEMA, Col. Vesay of USACE and Tom Taylor of MEMA (far left, l to r) look on. Waveland/Bay St. Louis schools have been closed since the landfall of Hurricane Katrina on August 29th. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Dr. Kim ...

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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 -- 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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[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, November 17, 2005 -- US Coast Guard Vice Admiral Thad Allen, who is also the Principal Federal Officer for Gulf Coast Hurricane Relief, speaks at a press conference on FEMA housing at FEMA headquarters. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Washington, DC, November 17, 2005 -- US Coast Guar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS. November 21, 2005 -- Governor Hailey Barbour, at his weekly press conference announces an agreement between FEMA and the State of Mississippi to extend payments to pay for cleanup effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. FEMA FPO Nick Russo attended the press conference. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS. November 21, 2005 -- Governor Hailey ...

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Washington, DC, November 21, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, the Acting Director of FEMA, speaks to FEMA employees at an all hands meeting in Washington, DC. Mr. Paulison thanked the employees for their good work during the 2005 hurricane season. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Washington, DC, November 21, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, the Acting Dir...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 - Nick Russo, FEMA FCO,takes questions about FEMA's announcement that Hurricane Katrina evacuees would be allowed to stay in hotel rooms through January 7, 2006. He appeared on Supertalk Mississippi, a daily statewide call in show. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, MS., December 13, 2005 - Nick Russo, FEM...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Monitor R.L. Springer and FEMA Debris Monitor Michael D. Rocker document a load of Construction Debris being loaded. FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Mo...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Georgia, May 2, 2006 -- FEMA Acting Director, R. David Paulison on the Department of Homeland Security airplane. He is making several stops in southern states to review FEMA preparedness for the coming hurricane season. DHS/Barry Bahler

Georgia, May 2, 2006 -- FEMA Acting Director, R. David Paulison on the...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, May 24, 2006 - Local emergency agencies meet to discuss their responsibilities in various scenerios to be played out during Louisiana's Emergency Operations Center Functional Exercise/Communications Full-Scale Exercise being funded by FEMA. The intent of this exercise being performed by state, local and federal agencies is to reveal planning strengths and weaknesses, as well as to validate recently revised procedures. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, May 24, 2006 - Local eme...

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Washington, DC, May 24, 2006 -- R. David Paulison listens to a question at his confirmation hearing for the FEMA Director position. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006 -- R. David Paulison listens to a questio...

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

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

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

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

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Washington, DC, December 13, 2006 -- FEMA's Admiral Harvey Johnson and EEO Director Pauline Campbell confer with DHS Senior Policy Advisor for Civil Rights, Claudia Gordon at the 2006 Emergency Preparedness Initiative Conference for Disability Preparedness in Northwest Washington, DC. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Washington, DC, December 13, 2006 -- FEMA's Admiral Harvey Johnson and...

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

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-07 -- FEMA and Washington State workers check the progression of bank erosion from the November flooding that is endangering this house. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-0...

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Denton, TX, January 24, 2007 -- Monty LeMaire, Branch Chief of the Texas National Processing Services Center, visits with FEMA Director David Paulison about the people and technology used to manage incoming calls to the national disaster call centers. The Texas center, located in Denton, was the first national FEMA facility established to assist disaster applicants through a toll-free number. Dave Passey/FEMA

Denton, TX, January 24, 2007 -- Monty LeMaire, Branch Chief of the Tex...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison speaks at a press conference as (l to r) Florida Governor Charlie Crist and U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Mel Martinez (R-FL) look on. The director described how FEMA is responding to tornadoes that struck central Florida last night. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- Florida Governor Charlie Crist (facing) welcomes FEMA Director David Paulison with a hug to this central Florida town as U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) (left) and Mel Martinez (R-FL) (right) look on. The director is there to view the damage from and described how FEMA is responding to the tornadoes that struck central Florida last night. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- (clockwise from right) Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL), U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), Congressman Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Ruben Almaguer, Deputy Director FL DEM, and Florida Governor Charlie Crist listen to FEMA Director David Paulison discuss the initial response effort in Florida. Central Florida was hit with one or more tornadoes overnight causing severe damage and several deaths. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 3, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (right, facing), Florida Governor Charlie Crist (center), U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL)(right) and Congressman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) discuss the response effort being initiated by FEMA. Central Florida was hit with one or more tornadoes overnight causing severe damage and several deaths. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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

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

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Alexandria, VA, February 12, 2007 -- R. David Paulison, the Director of FEMA, addresses members of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) at their conference. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Alexandria, VA, February 12, 2007 -- R. David Paulison, the Director o...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) answers questions from a reporter today in Lady Lake. The FCO was there to recognize the contribution of volunteer organizations to the response to and recovery from the central Florida tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, May 27, 2007 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Justin Dombrowski visits the site of a destroyed bridge just east of the town of Ashton. It was destroyed during the May 4-5, 2007 storms. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, May 27, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, May 27, 2007 -- Josephine Rubio, left, a customer service representative with the U.S. Small Business Administration, introduces herself to Justin Dombrowski, the federal coordinating officer, at the Mitchell Disaster Recovery Center. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, May 27, 2007...

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Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison speaks to staff during an all-hands meeting at the FEMA Region 4 office. Mr. Paulison took to the opportunity to visit the regional office during his trip to Atlanta. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison speaks ...

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Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison meets with senior staff during a visit to the FEMA Region 4 office. Mr. Paulison was in town to tape hurricane preparedness segments at CNN and the Weather Channel. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Atlanta, GA, June 6, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison meets w...

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

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

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

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dublin, Ohio, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (left) gets an update from one of his staff at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Ohio is one of several Midwestern states to have been recently hit by extensive flooding. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dublin, Ohio, August 27, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, August 31, 2007 - Senator Sam Brownback examines Greensburg's Long Term Community Recovery plans. FEMA coordinated the development of Greensberg's recovery after the town was destroyed by a May tornado. Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, August 31, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -- Marianne Jackson, FEMA FCO answers questions from the press at the opening of the Disaster Recovery Assistance Center (DRAC) in Queens. New York's declaration is a result of the effects of severe storms, flooding, and tornado on August 8, 2007. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 17, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jesse Munoz ( L ) shakes hands with Senator Voinovich of Ohio after the conclusion of a FEMA/Army Corps of Engineers round table discussion on recent flooding. The round table discussion was held at the University of Findlay, with agencies and officials from the Federal, state, county and local levels of government. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 17, ...

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[Wildfires] Orange County, CA, October 31, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator, David Paulison with FEMA Asst. Administrator of Disaster Assistance, Carlos Castillo and FEMA Region IX Administrator, Nancy Ward tour fire damaged communities in Southern California. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Orange County, CA, October 31, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator,...

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[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservation, Bill Peters, CalFire, Baer Public Information Officer speaks at a joint FEMA/BAER (Burned Area Emergency Response) press conference on the the actions being taken by the Multi Agency Support Group (MASG) to prevent and mitigate further damage and erosion by the winter rains to the areas ravaged by the Southern California wildfires . Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Pauma, CA, November 10, 2007 -- La Jolla Indian Reservatio...

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Washington, DC, March 13, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison at Subcommittee on Homeland Security Appropriations, House of Representatives. Mr. Paulison was answering questions about the FEMA '09 budget. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, March 13, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Eureka, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Region 7 Regional Administrator Richard Hainje speaks at a news conference held with local and state officials to discuss the current operations in place to prepare for the cresting of rivers in the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Eureka, MO, March 21, 2008 -- Region 7 Re...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] LIttle Rock, AR, March 31, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison, center, responds to reporters at a press conference with Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, right, and Senator Pryor, left at the Arkansas State House. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison (center) describes what he saw during the aerial and walking tours with DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff (r) at a press conference at Betty Geary's farm in Seneca. They toured the area from Picher, Oklahoma, to Granby and Newtonia, Missouri. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- FEMA A...

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Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Don Clark from the Small Business Association interviews the owner of a local restaurant during a Preliminary Damage Assessment to determine the extent of damages created by recent flooding from three consecutive storms in West Virginia. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Don Clark from the Small Business A...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 12, 2008 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff listens to a volunteer who has been working in Waterloo, IA to stop waters from flooding parts of the city. FCO, Bill Vogel is on the far right. Chertoff was in Iowa to tour the areas affected by the recent tornadoes and floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 12, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Martinsville,IN, June 13, 2008 -- FEMA V Administrator, Ed Buikema, advises a Hoosier flood victim on her options and assistance available. Barry Bahler/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 13, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison, Gov. Chester John Culver, Senator Grassley (in back) along with others meets with some of the Waterloo, IA residents affected by recent flooding. He and other State and local government representatives toured part of Waterloo that was flooded when the Cedar River overflowed its' banks. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 13, 2008 -- (L-R) Iowa Governor, Chester Culver; US Senator Charles Grassley; US Senator Tom Harkins and FEMA Administrator, R. David Paulison, discuss what they just saw while flying of the Cedar rapids area. Barry/Bahler FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 13, 20...

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Washington, DC, June 19, 2008 -- DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FEMA Administrator David Paulison are briefed on the National Flood Insurance Program at FEMA headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, June 19, 2008 -- DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff and FE...

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Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the United States Coast Guard DART (Disaster Assistance Response Team) out of Memphis, TN load a motor after going out on a mission on June 19, 2008 on the Mississippi River. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Winfield, MO, June 19, 2008 -- Members of the United States Coast Guar...

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Washington, DC, June 20, 2008 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Harvey Johnson (c) holds a press conference on the Midwest floods along with officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, the US Dept of Agriculture, US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA and other federal partners at FEMA Headquarters. Glen Keppy (r), Farm Service Agency Associate Administrator for Programs, USDA, Ed Hecker (l), US Army Corps of Engineers. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Washington, DC, June 20, 2008 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator and Chief O...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 20,2008 -- Undersecretary For Agriculture, Nancy Montanez-Johner talks with Gretel Keene, a FEMA representative at the Disaster Recovery Center in Waterloo. Montanez-Johner was visiting Iowa to see what types of services are being provided to the citizens of Iowa. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waterloo, IA, June 20,2008 --...

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Madison, WI - FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph Diemont, DR-1768-WI (left) responds favorably to a positive comment made by Wisconsin Gov.Jim Doyle (right) about the disaster recovery efforts now underway. FCO Diemont was one of seven federal and state disaster administrators who briefed the wisconsin govorner on June 26 at the state capitol. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

Madison, WI - FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph Diemont, DR-1768...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, Palo, IA, July 1, 2008 -- Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel, and FEMA Region VII Regional Administrator Dick Hainje, speak with Palo residents. The town of Palo was hit particularly hard by the flood waters in mid June - roughly 90 percent of the residences and business were affected by the flood. Susie Shapira/FEMA

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

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team calculate the damage to a home destroyed by a wildfire. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Prelimi...

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

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

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[Hurricane Gustav] New Orleans, LA, August 29, 2008 -- The National Guard begins patrols in the streets of New Orleans as residents begin to prepare for Hurricane Gustav. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] New Orleans, LA, August 29, 2008 -- The National Gu...

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[Hurricane Gustav] San Antonio, TX, August 29, 2008 -- Gerry Stoler, FEMA liaison for the Alamo Operations center talks with Col. M.L. Mullen, the Texas Air National Guard liaison at an operations board in the Alamo Command Center in San Antonio. FEMA is working with State, local and other Federal agencies in a joint operation in preparation for Hurricane Gustav's land fall. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] San Antonio, TX, August 29, 2008 -- Gerry Stoler, F...

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[Hurricane Gustav] New Orleans, LA, September 1, 2008 -- A schedule of the local Shelters at the Joint Field Office(JFO) Baton Rouge. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] New Orleans, LA, September 1, 2008 -- A schedule of...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Larose, LA, September 7, 2008 -- Local contractors, working with the U S Army Corps of Engineers, prepare to apply a blue tarp to protect this home in this Lafourche Parrish community. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Larose, LA, September 7, 2008 -- Local contractors,...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Dude Speed, Texas Regional Liaison for the Texas Emergency Management office stands on the tarmac where hundreds of buses are sitting at a staging area in Beeville, TX in anticipation of Hurricane Ike's landfall. FEMA is working with the State of Texas to provide adequate transportation assistance to residents who may need to evacuate from their homes. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Dude Speed, Texas...

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[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison speaks live with MSNBC in the FEMA Video Studio about Hurricane Ike preparations as the storm nears the coast of Texas. In the background is the FEMA National Response and Coordination Center at FEMA Headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Administrat...

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[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison speaks live with MSNBC in the FEMA Video studio. Hurricane Ike is nearing the coast of Texas and answered questions about FEMA/State preparations for the storm. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Administrat...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Members of the Disaster Medical Assistance Teams work the night shift at the mobile emergency room that is set up at the University of Texas Medical Branch to assist in helping residents needing medical attention after Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Members of...

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