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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluate findings. The teams, made up of State, County, and FEMA members gauge damage caused by extreme weather conditions. Based upon their findings, recommendations for decalarations of a Federal Disaster Decalaration are made. Maryland suffered millions of dollars of damage to roads, bridges, and housing caused by severe rain and flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Representatives from Ohio EMA, FEMA and USACE speak with applicants at the Joint FEMA/State Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) meeting in Findlay. FEMA and Ohio EMA are getting information from applicants before computing their PDAs. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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Wildfire - Fort Collins, Colo. , July 10, 2012 -- State/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team assessing damage in the High Park Fire. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Wildfire - Fort Collins, Colo. , July 10, 2012 -- State/federal Prelim...

The original database describes this as: Title: High Park Fire Production Date: 07/10/2012 Caption: Fort Collins, Colo. , July 10, 2012 -- State/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team assessing dam... More

Weldon Spring, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- This home has been condemned after a tornado hit it on May 31, 2013. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas hit by a tornado. PDA is a joint assessment 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

Weldon Spring, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- This home has been condemned after...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Weldon Spring, MO Keywords: Damage Debris Missouri PDA Tornado recovery ^ Damage ... More

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008--A FEMA PDA team member checks a home for flood damage following torrential rain that flooded Roma, TX. The FEMA specialist is joined by representatives from SBA and the state of Texas who walked through areas of the town that were flooded. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008--A FEMA PDA team member c...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2007 -- (L to R) David Talbot of the USACE, Jorge Lopez of FEMA, Andrew Elder of Ohio EMA and Robert Klebs of FEMA discuss the preliminary damage assessments (PDA) of public facilities that they are to conduct tomorrow. PDAs are used to determine the extent of the damage from a natural disaster. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, a FEMA representative looks over local bridge damaged from flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, ...

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

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

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Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Mike Davis, Fire Marshal of Windsor with FEMA's Regional Director, Garry Briese, gives a briefing to the State/FEMA PDA's teams. Michael Rieger/FEMA

Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Mike Davis, Fire Marshal of Windsor with ...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner discusses the damage her home sustained as a result of the California wildfires with a member of the U.S. Small Business Administration. A Preliminary Damage Assessment team visited residences in California to verify damage caused by the wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner discusses the d...

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Severe Storm - Ocean City, N. J. , November 17, 2009 -- Preliminary Damage Assessment Team re-grouped at Ocean City before conducting PDA. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Severe Storm - Ocean City, N. J. , November 17, 2009 -- Preliminary Da...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment Team in New Jersey Production Date: 11/17/2009 Caption: Ocean City, N. J. , November 17, 2009 -- Preliminary Damage Assessment Te... More

Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA's Bill Penrod works with the joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team in assessing damage in the Waldo Canyon Fire. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA's Bill Penrod works wit...

The original database describes this as: Title: Waldo Canyon Fire Production Date: 07/09/2012 Caption: Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA's Bill Penrod works with the joint Preliminary Damage Ass... More

McClain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- AIR (Assess, Inform and Report) team members together with members of a PDA (Post Disaster Assessment Team, meet up with Dale Carnahan, Director of the Perry County Emergency Management Agency. Perry and Greene counties have requested FEMA disaster declarations due to the damages from the flash floods and high winds which accompanied the tornado event February 10th. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

McClain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- AIR (Assess, Inform and Report) team ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4101) Disaster Types: Fl... More

Perry County, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- A home sat at this location, but the force of the flooding Leaf River massively eroded the bank, taking the home. PDA teams are in Perry County verifying the damages, to see if the county is eligible for FEMA assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Perry County, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- A home sat at this location, but...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Perry County, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding... More

Weldon Spring, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- After a tornado hit their home on May 31, 2013 the family is trying to cleanup and recover their personal effects. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas hit by a tornado. PDA is a joint assessment 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

Weldon Spring, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- After a tornado hit their home on ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Weldon Spring, MO Keywords: Cleanup Damage Debris Home Missouri PDA Tornado recov... More

Foley, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- A home is surrounded by sand bags in anticipation of flooding of the rising Mississippi River. Luckily, the river flood waters did not reach the house. FEMA and the State of Missouri conducted joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas affected by rising river. A PDA is used to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Foley, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- A home is surrounded by sand bags in antic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Foley, MO Keywords: Prepare ^ sand bags ^ Assessments Flooding Missouri PDA River... More

Weldon Spring, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- The roof was torn off this home in Weldon Spring after a tornado went through the neighborhood on May 31, 2013. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas hit by a tornado. PDA is a joint assessment 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

Weldon Spring, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- The roof was torn off this home in...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Weldon Spring, MO Keywords: Damage Debris Home Missouri PDA Tornado recovery ^ Da... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The Wadena Deer Creek High School was severely damage by the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado. FEMA, local and state agencies have completed Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to determine if the structure qualifies for federal funding. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The Wadena D...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damagaed cars at a high school in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- The Wadena Deer Creek High School was severel... More

Flooding - Des Plaines, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --A note book and map are part of the preliminary damage assessment (PDA) team member's tools. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) in conducting damage assessment of homes and businesses affected by flooding in late July. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Des Plaines, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --A note book and map ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA hat and equipment Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Des Plaines, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --A note book and map are part of the preliminary damage assessm... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Reisterstown, MD, June 29, 2006 -- A member of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) evaluates a roadway that was damaged by flood waters. The PDA team is made up of State, County, and FEMA members who make a Federal Disaster Recommendation to the President. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Asessment team (PDA), made up of Federal, State, and County officials interview a Bucks County resident in her flood damaged home. Their damage report is forwarded to Federal officials. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- A policeman points out flood damage at a bridge to FEMA mitigation specialist Larry Ruffin. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities that are affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, ...

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Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- State/FEMA PDA teams talk with residents about damage to their homes. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- State/FEMA PDA teams talk with residents a...

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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , July 3, 2012 -- State Emergency Management Team member Louis Parker, FEMA Individual Assistance Lead Sandra Brown and Small Business Administration Specialist Al Buenz, have found a non-reported area of damaged homes during this Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA). FEMA is here as part of the team to evaluate extent of damage from Tropical Storm Debby. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: State and Federal PDA Team in the Field Production Date: 07/03/2012 Caption: Live Oak, Fla. , July 3, 2012 -- State Emergency Management Team member Louis Park... 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

Winfield, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- Rising water for the Mississippi River threatens this small community along State Route 79. FEMA and the State have done joint Preliminary Assessments (PDA) in the areas affected to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Winfield, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- Rising water for the Mississippi River ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Winfield, MO Keywords: Assessments Flooding Missouri PDA River ^ Flooding ^ River... More

Moline, Ill., May 9, 2013 -- Brad Clearwater, Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Disaster Services Planner, and John Daniel, FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Specialist, review damage to a home caused by flooding of the Rock River in Moline, Illinois that occurred April 16 through May 5, 2013. FEMA, the state, tribal and local governments, and volunteer organizations help communities affected by a natural disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Moline, Ill., May 9, 2013 -- Brad Clearwater, Illinois Emergency Manag...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Moline, IL Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ Water ^ FEMA ^ Illinois ^ Debris ^... More

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- This mobile home is uninhabitable after a flash flood. Ten people were rescued from their homes along Old Mill Road after heavy rains. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- This mobile home is uninhabitable afte...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Holister, MO Keywords: Flash Flood Flooding Hollister Missouri Mobile Home PDA Un... More

"Augusta, Ga., February 17, 2014 -- As part of the Richmond County Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment (IA-PDA) team, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Charles ""Larry"" Buckner speaks with a home owner with damage from the recent winter storm. This IA-PDA is a required part of the eligibility process to determine if the degree of damage to private property in this area from the recent winter storm is sufficient to receive federal disaster assistance for individuals. George Armstrong/FEMA"

"Augusta, Ga., February 17, 2014 -- As part of the Richmond County Ind...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong Keywords: IA ^ Richmond Co IA PDA ^ PDA: vertical Disasters: Georgia Severe Winter Storm (... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- The State/FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Team is talking with this homeowner regarding damage from the recent tornado. FEMA PDA Inspector Matt Sackwitz(right), State PDA Inspector Richard Taylor(center) and SBA Inspector Dennis Ayers will compile data to determine an estimate of cost to recover from this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

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Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Alberto Pillot, a FEMA multilingual specialist talks to a resident in Cicero, IL whose home was flooded in late July. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDA) to determine if the state is eligible for federal assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Alberto Pillot, a FEMA mul...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with a resident of Illinois Production Date: 08/10/2010 Caption: Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Alberto Pillot, a FEMA multilingua... More

[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. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

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

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Abington, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Mari Radford arrives for the initial Joint IA Preliminary Damage Assessment meeting with state and local officials at the local Emergency Operations Center. These joint PDA's are required as part of the process to obtain federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Abington, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Abington, PA Keywords: IA ^ PDA ^ local EOC Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Winter Haven, Fla. , June 29, 2012 -- FEMA IA Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Gerald Harfoot, Polk County Emergency Management Agency Director Pete McNalley, and State Emergency Response Team IA Specialist Lanie Hulette do IA PDA's here today. Federal, state, and local teams such as this are determining extent of Tropical Storm Debby damage as a prerequisite to the state requesting federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Winter ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Teams Inspects Florida Storm Damage Production Date: 06/29/2012 Caption: Winter Haven, Fla. , June 29, 2012 -- FEMA IA Preliminary Damage Assessment Spec... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Winter Haven, Fla. , June 29, 2012 -- At the Polk County Emergency Management Agency, FEMA Public Information Officer Rene Bafalis, Small Business Administration Loss Verifier James Gray, County Damage Assessment Coordinator Nancy Denmark, County Code Enforcement Investigator, Autumn Fenton, and FEMA Individual Assistance Team Lead Gerald Harfoot are briefed on Tropical Storm Debby damage areas by Polk County Emergency Management Agency Director Pete McNalley prior to their departure to perform their Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment(PDA) here today. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Winter Haven, Fla...

The original database describes this as: Title: Polk County EMA Briefs Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams on Damage Locations Production Date: 06/29/2012 Caption: Winter Haven, Fla. , June 29, 2012 -- At th... More

Wildfire - Fort Collins, Colo. , July 10, 2012 -- State/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team look at a photo of a home that was damage in the High Park Fire. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Wildfire - Fort Collins, Colo. , July 10, 2012 -- State/federal Prelim...

The original database describes this as: Title: High Park Fire Production Date: 07/10/2012 Caption: Fort Collins, Colo. , July 10, 2012 -- State/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team look at a pho... More

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Sand bags line a levee trying to protect farm land. 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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Sand bags line a levee trying to prot...

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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- High waters and a levee breach has flooded on Alta Visa Rd near State Route 94. A 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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- High waters and a levee breach has fl...

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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- High Power Lines from the Amerem Power Plant sit in flood waters. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- High Power Lines from the Amerem Powe...

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

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Twenty-five people were rescued from this mobile home park, where homes were moved off their foundations by the rushing water from a near by creek. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Twenty-five people were rescued from t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Holister, MO Keywords: Creek Flash Flood Flooding Hollister Missouri Mobile Homes... More

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A temporary levee has been built on Missouri Route 94 to stop rising water. 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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A temporary levee has been built on M...

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

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- Members of the FEMA PDA team talk with City officials about flood damage that occurred following torrential rain that flooded Roma, TX. The PDA team included a FEMA specialist and representatives from SBA and the state of Texas who walked through areas of the town that were flooded. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- Members of the FEMA PDA...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- Members of the IA PDA team checking homes for flood damage following torrential rain that flooded Roma, TX. have a meeting to discuss their findings. A FEMA specialist is joined by representatives from SBA and the state of Texas who walked through areas of the town that were flooded. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- Members of the IA PDA t...

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Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 2, 2009 -- IA PDA teams surveyed four North Dakota counties today. Peggy Willis (red jacket) led the team that checked homes for levels of damage in Herrington. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 2, 2009 -- IA PDA te...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA teams compareing notes in North Dakota Production Date: 04/02/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , April 2, 2009 -- IA PDA teams surveyed four North Dakota c... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Ohio EMA representative Andrew Elder (standing) speaks at the Joint FEMA/State Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) meeting in Findlay. FEMA and Ohio EMA are getting information from applicants before beginning their PDAs. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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

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

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Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Representative Joe Pickering standing next to Don Clark from the Small Business Administration along with State employee Sherry Hardway interview a local resident about damages resultant from recent flooding. This is one of several Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Teams surveying the extent of damage in multiple counties in West Virginia. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Represen...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliimary Damage Assessment Team discuss the properties they will visit later in the day. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliimar...

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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA are here conducting Preliminary Individual Assistance(IA) Disaster Assessments (PDA's) along Douglas County Sweetwater Creek to determine potential extent of damage to homes by recent severe storms and flooding. PDA data is collected for inclusion in the state request for federal disaster declaration. George Armstrong, FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding in Douglas County, GA Production Date: 09/24/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA ar... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- Gene Romano (facing camera), external affairs officer for the preliminary damage assessments made March 6 and 7 in southern Indiana, struck March 2 by numerous powerful tornadoes, causing widespread destruction and damage, explained the PDA process to TV and other media reporters. Michael Raphael/FEMA photo

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- Gene Roma...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Affairs Meet with Reporters Production Date: 03/06/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- Gene Romano (facing camera), external affairs ... 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

St. Charles, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- A wall is the only thing left standing of a home hit by a tornado. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas hit by a tornado. PDA is a joint assessment 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

St. Charles, Mo., June 5, 2013 -- A wall is the only thing left standi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: St. Charles, MO Keywords: Damage Debris Missouri PDA Tornado recovery ^ Damage ^ ... More

Runnelstown, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- FEMA Preliminary Disaster Assessment (PDA) Representative Karrie Beardall and Public Information Officer Rita Egan record information provided to them by Perry County Emergency Manager Dale Carnahan. PDA teams verify the damages with visits to homes with reported damage. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Runnelstown, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- FEMA Preliminary Disaster Assessm...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Runnelstown, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Dewar, Okla., June 10, 2013 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist Lon Conner speaks with a May 30-31 flood survivor. Federal, state, and local officials are here today conducting a Private Property Preliminary Damage Assessment which is a required procedure in support of the state's request for federal disaster funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

Dewar, Okla., June 10, 2013 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist Lon C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Dewar, OK Keywords: Individual Assistance PDA vertical inspection; special nee... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Local Representative Jim Duffield is part of the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Team surveying damages to multiple counties in West Virginia due to flooding from three consecutive storms. Representatives from FEMA, SBA and the State are included in the fact finding team to determine the extent of damage in the area. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 20...

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Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) specialist Oscar Joseph II (L) and Small Business Administration (SBA) Construction Analyst Timothy Wick (R) conferring during a canvassing of Red River flooded areas. FEMA uses PDAs to measure the extent of damages due to a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Preliminary Damage Asses...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for Individual Assistance (IA Production Date: 04/03/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Preliminary Damage As... More

Flooding - Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Individual Assistance specialist talks to a resident on a street a Westchester, IL neighborhood that was flooded in late July. A reporter from a Chicago newspaper was following the PDA team to document the PDA process. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to conduct preliminary damage assessment for the IL Governor's office. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with a resident in Illinois Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Individual ... More

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

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

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

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

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

[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...

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

McLain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- Resident Douglas Nicholson points to the water line on his television during the visit of a FEMA Preliminary Disaster Assessment (PDA) Team. Greene County has requested a FEMA disaster declaration due to the damages from the flash floods which accompanied the tornado event February 10th. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

McLain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- Resident Douglas Nicholson points to t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: McLain, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4... More

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A temporary levee has been built on Missouri Route 94 to stop rising water. 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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A temporary levee has been built on M...

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

Perry County, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- This propane tank has broken free of its mounts and if it contains fuel it is dangerous. PDA teams are in Perry County verifying the damages to see if the county is eligible for FEMA assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Perry County, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- This propane tank has broken fre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Perry County, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding... More

McLain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- FEMA Preliminary Disaster Assessment (PDA) Representative Karrie Beardall and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency District 1 Area Coordinator Jennifer Cobb-Willis write down information provided to them by local residents. PDA teams verify the damages with visits to the damaged homes. Greene County has requested a FEMA disaster declaration due to the damages from the flash floods which accompanied the tornado event February 10th. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

McLain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- FEMA Preliminary Disaster Assessment (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: McLain, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4... More

Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Felix Lopez, a FEMA IA specialist compares the damage assessment reports with Roger Bush, an SBA specialist and a representative from Cook County, IL emergency management office in Cicero, IL. Cicero was flooded in late July. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) conducting preliminary damage assessments (PDA) to determine if the state is eligible for federal assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Felix Lopez, a FEMA IA spe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessments in Illinois Production Date: 08/10/2010 Caption: Cicero, Ill. , August 10, 2010 --Felix Lopez, a FEMA IA specialist compares the... More

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- A local TV station documents the PDA team checking homes for flood damage following torrential rain that flooded Roma, TX. A FEMA specialist is joined by representatives from SBA and the state of Texas who walked through areas of the town that were flooded. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- A local TV station docu...

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

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- Franceska Ramos, a FEMA public affairs specialist talks to a local TV station about the PDA team checking homes for flood damage following torrential rain that flooded Roma, Tx. A FEMA specialist is working with representatives from SBA and the state of Texas who walked through areas of the town that were flooded. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Roma, TX, August 22, 2008 -- Franceska Ramos, a FEMA...

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

Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris from the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado is scattered along an entrance to the Wadena Deer Creek High School. Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) have been completed and will help to determine if the facility qualifies for federal assistance. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris from the June 17, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged school in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Debris from the June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado is scattere... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Public Assistance specialist Jose Landron is interviewed by local media outside the flood damaged city office building in regards to the ongoing Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) being performed today. Preliminary damage assessments are used by FEMA to determine federal assistance eligibility. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Shelby, Ohio, September 5, 20...

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Middletown Township, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Specialist Jim Teats, Township Fire Marshall Jim McGuire, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency PA Specialist Rick Weiberg, FEMA public Information Officer Rene Bafalis, and Susanne Dudek are arranging PA Preliminary Damage Assessments on local infrastructure with reported damage. PDA's are a required component in the state's request for Hurricane Sandy federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Middletown Township, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Middletown Township, PA Keywords: PA_EM3356_PDA_PA; PA; PDA; PEMA; PIO ^ PA_EM... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , July 3, 2012 -- At the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center, members of the FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) receive a briefing from a local official prior to their departure to document damage from Tropical Storm Debby. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage Assessment Team at Suwannee EOC Production Date: 07/03/2012 Caption: Live Oak, Fla. , July 3, 2012 -- At the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center... More

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Route 94 serves eastern and central Missouri. and closely parallels the Missouri River is closed near West Alton. 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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Route 94 serves eastern and central M...

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

Lyon County, Iowa, June 27, 2014 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Team looks at a bridge in Lyon County that was washed out in June 2014. FEMA and the State of Iowa are doing joint PDAs in the areas affected by flood waters. A joint 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. Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Lyon County, Iowa, June 27, 2014 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment (P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-27 10:11:48 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Little Rock, Iowa Keywords: Damage ^ Iowa ^ Lyon County ^ PDA Categories: Disast... More

Lyon County, Iowa, June 27, 2014 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Team looks at a bridge in Lyon County that was washed out in June 2014. FEMA and the State of Iowa are doing joint PDAs in the areas affected by flood waters. A joint 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. Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Lyon County, Iowa, June 27, 2014 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment (P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-27 09:46:57 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Rock Rapids, Iowa Keywords: Damage ^ Iowa ^ Lyon County ^ PDA Disaster Types: Fl... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (center) led the team that went to Linton. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team begins work in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today a... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogibe (L) FEMA representative and Amy Riffee (red shirt) Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and Larry Ruffin, Mitigation reprentative (5th from Right) are shown bridge damage in Bluffton by local police and town officials during a Public Assistance preliminary damage assessment (PDA). FEMA conducts PDA's to determine damage extent to areas affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, ...

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

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, FEMA representative speaks to Bluffton town officials whose community was damaged during flash flooding. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, ...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Picher, OK, May 12, 2008 -- Media were allowed to observe the first few minutes of the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) in Picher, Oklahoma. The PDA team, in the red vehicle, paused to consider their next move. Earl Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Picher, OK, May 12, 2008 -- M...

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

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Ron Chaidez, FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Representative surveys flood related damage as part of the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) being conducted in West Virginia. Three consecutive storms contributed to the flooding of multiple counties. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Ron Chaidez, FEMA Individual Assist...

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

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner from Big Sur, CA talks to members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team about her property damage. Joint PDA teams assess damage caused by a disaster. The data collected is used in a request for a federal declaration by a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner from Big Sur, C...

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

Willow Grove, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Lead Eva Clark, FEMA IA Specialist Mari Radford, and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) IA Specialist Donald Smith are part of the team assessing extent of damage to this Township of Upper Moreland neighborhood which had reported storm damage. This joint PDA is a required part of the state's eligibility process for federal disaster assistance to recover from Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Willow Grove, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Pre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Willow Grove, PA Keywords: IA ^ PDA ^ PEMA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane ... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (right center) led the team that worked in Linton with Emmons County sheriff Gary Sanders, right. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team begin work in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today af... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Ohio EMA representative Andrew Elder (standing) listens to a question from an applicant at the Joint FEMA/State Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) meeting in Findlay. FEMA and Ohio EMA are getting information from applicants before determining their PDAs. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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

Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team verify damage to a home burned by the recent California wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessme...

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

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team assess damage caused by a wildfire in California as a property explains how the fire burned her workshop. A PDA team assesses the damage caused by a disaster. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Prelimina...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Woodville, MS, September 6, 2008 -- FEMA PDA Specialist Henry Leong is shown one of the trees toppled by Hurricane Gustav by Jenny Angeline, estate manager at the historic Rosemont Plantation. Rosemont was the boyhood home of Jefferson Davis. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Woodville, MS, September 6, 2008 -- FEMA PDA Specia...

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West Alton, 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

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- Flooded roads and intersections are a...

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

Louisiana, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- State Route 79, which closely parallels the Mississippi River, is closed in Louisiana because of rising river waters. FEMA and the State of Missouri are doing joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas affected by rising river. A PDA is used to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Louisiana, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- State Route 79, which closely parallel...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Louisiana, MO Keywords: Assessments Flooding Missouri PDA River ^ Flooding ^ Rive... More

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- After flooding in Southern Missouri, a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team consisting of representatives of FEMA, State and local officials inspect an area effected by flooding. PDA is a joint assessment 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

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- After flooding in Southern Missouri, a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Holister, MO Keywords: Flooding Hollister Missouri PDA ^ Flooding ^ Missouri ^ PD... 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

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Seneca, Missouri, May 13, 2008 -- Bryon Boka, right, speaks with Betty Geary at her tornado-ravaged farm as part of the Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment. Candy Adams of SEMA and Bill Morris of SBA [right and left center] take part in the PDA in southwest Missouri where the May 10 storm damaged and destroyed numerous homes. Michael Raphael/FEMA

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

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Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a PA declaration. Darlene Geraets (center), who led the team in Linton, counsels Kenneth Jochim. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA team...

The original database describes this as: Title: IA PDA team in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- IA PDA teams began work in four counties today after March fl... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, a FEMA representative examines damage to a local bridge after flash floods swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, ...

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Middletown Township, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Specialist Jim Teats, Township Fire Marshall Jim McGuire, and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency PA Specialist Rick Weiberg are on location to complete a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) on a property with reported damage. PDA's are a required component in the state's request for Hurricane Sandy federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Middletown Township, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Middletown Township, PA Keywords: PDA PEMA Fire Marshall PA ^ PA ^ PDA ^ PEMA ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Elliott County, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- FEMA's Jim Sadler and Elliot County Emergency Management Representative Jim Skaggs speak to a resident about damage his home received during the recent storms for a preliminary damage assessment (PDA). This assessment will determine if the county should be added to the disaster declaration already active. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Elliott County, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- FEMA'...

The original database describes this as: Title: More Kentucky Counties receiving Preliminary Damage Assessments Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Elliott County, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- FEMA's Jim Sadler ... More

Wildfire - Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA's Bill Penrod works with a joint state and federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team in assessing damage in the Waldo Canyon Fire. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Wildfire - Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA's Bill Penro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Waldo Canyon Fire Production Date: 07/09/2012 Caption: Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA's Bill Penrod works with a joint state and federal Prelim... More

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Signs are placed on homes by local officials to keep residents out of unsafe homes damaged after a flash flood swept through the neighborhood. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Holister, Mo., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Signs are placed on homes by local off...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Holister, MO Keywords: Flooding Hollister Keep Out Missouri Mobile Home PDA Sign ... More

Louisiana, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- Businesses along State Route 79, which closely parallels the Mississippi River, have closed in this community because of rising river waters. FEMA and the State of Missouri conducted joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas affected by flood waters. A PDA is used to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Louisiana, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- Businesses along State Route 79, which...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Louisiana, MO Keywords: Assessments Flooding Missouri PDA River ^ Flooding ^ Rive... More

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A mile long secondary berm was put in place overnight to prevent water from flooding the interior of St Charles County which is located between The Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. It was build in anticipation of the Consolidated North County Levee breaching. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

West Alton, Mo., June 6, 2013 -- A mile long secondary berm was put in...

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

McDonald County, Mo., Aug. 16, 2013 -- Flash floods left some homes inaccessible in McDonald County. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) teams of representatives of FEMA, State and local officials are inspecting areas in effected by flash flooding to determine the magnitude and impact of the 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

McDonald County, Mo., Aug. 16, 2013 -- Flash floods left some homes in...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: McDonald County, MO Keywords: Flooding McDonald County Missouri PDA Bridge ^ Floo... More

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