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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 14, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Wilhemina Hearne (L) and Fumiko Harada Ph.D. (R) a professor of Japanese at the University of Findlay, speak with two Japanese community residents who received damage to their residences and belongings during recent flooding. FEMA reaches out to all communities insuring that non-English speaking residents register with FEMA if they have suffered damage to their homes. John Ficara/FEMA

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

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[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist walks through a Rancho Bernardo neighborhood distributing disaster information to fire victims. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Re...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 -- A FEMA Community Relations representative walks through a damaged neighborhood looking for residents. FEMA CR workers meet with residents to give them information on where to get assistance and how to apply for aid. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cabbagetown, GA, March 31, 2008 -- Louise Looper receives information from FEMA Community Relations representative Serge Philippeaux regarding registration with FEMA for assistance with disaster caused needs from a tornado that struck her neighborhood. Teams of CR representatives go door to door in affected areas encouraging residents to register with FEMA. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cabbagetown, GA, March 31, 2008 -- Louis...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Pacific, MO, April 11, 2008 -- Planning their Community Relations activities for Franklin County are Mary Peirson and Doug Parker, at the Disaster Recovery Center in Pacific. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Pacific, MO, April 11, 2008 -- Planning t...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Jeffersonville, GA, May 27,2008 -- Community Relations (CR) specialist Julius Gibbons giving an interview to the local media. FEMA CR teams use many methods to get recovery information to a community. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Jeffersonville, GA, May 27,2008 -- Commun...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations staff discuss outreach opportunities in the Indiana communities hardest hit by flooding and tornadoes. FEMA Community Relations personnel are often the first federal officials most citizens meet following a disaster. FEMA News Photo / Photo by John Shea.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Commu...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 -- Adams County Fair, Ivan Dixon talks with FEMA Community Relations workers Sally Fenley and Quinzenia Mack about his experiences during the recent flood. Photo by Garrastegui, S/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Corning, IA, July 13, 2008 --...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert tell this resident about FEMA services and registration process. FEMA is here in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakull...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham attaches printed FEMA registration information to the mailbox of an inaccessible home impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. The first step in obtain FEMA disaster assistance is to call the registration telephone number and CR's role is to provide outreach with that information. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakull...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak with WPTV-TV (NBC) 5 reporter Bryan Garner at a shopping center which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's assist media get correct timely information about services to those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public...

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[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 21, 2008 -- Two FEMA Community Relations (CR) workers walk through the Houston neighborhood of Baytown. Community Relations workers go into damaged areas to distribute information about FEMA programs to residents. Walter Jennings/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 21, 2008 -- Two FEMA Community ...

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A Polish child explores a weapons system brought by

A Polish child explores a weapons system brought by

A Polish child explores a weapons system brought by Polish partners to a static display also featuring a convoy of vehicles driven from Vilseck, Germany, by C Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regi... More

Soldiers C Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry

Soldiers C Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry

Soldiers C Battery, Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment soften the earth to dig holes while emplacing an M777 A2 towed Howitzer before life fire gunnery qualification tables, Feb. 9, in Torun, Poland... More

Paul Jones (left), U.S. ambassador to Poland, speaks

Paul Jones (left), U.S. ambassador to Poland, speaks

Paul Jones (left), U.S. ambassador to Poland, speaks with Mical Zaleski, mayor of Torun Poland, during a static display featuring Polish vehicles and weapons and a convoy of vehicles driven from Vilseck, German... More

U.S Air Force member Senior Airman Zak Bergstrom, of

U.S Air Force member Senior Airman Zak Bergstrom, of

U.S Air Force member Senior Airman Zak Bergstrom, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, attempts a belly flop into a 34-degree Fahrenheit tank of water in 35-degree weather during the Polar Plunge fund raiser ... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 9, 2007 -- Angel Sanchez, a FEMA community relations representative, works with representatives from the SBA to assist individuals whose homes and/or businesses were damaged by flooding. FEMA is in the Queens, NY area due to flooding caused by severe storms in August. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 9, 2007 -...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 15, 1997 - FEMA Community Relations members talk to a resident about FEMA recovery help. FEMA CR workers canvas once flooded neighborhoods talking with residents and giving recovery information and contact phone numbers. FEMA/Mike Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 15, 1997 - FEMA Commun...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 19, 2005 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR)representative Gloria Devoe speaks with a resident of Harrison County at the Orange Grove Community Center. The Governor's Commission - Recovery, Rebuilding, Renewal was meeting at the center. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., October 19, 2005 -- FEMA Communit...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- FEMA community relations representative Onnie Baxter (right) speaks with a resident of Pearlington, Miss. about the recovery process. Pearlington, the western most city on the coast of Mississippi, was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- FEMA commu...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations Strike Team leader Loretta Lowe heads into the field. CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relat...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Bonnie Frabasilio & Dawn Hubbard talk with the Hughes family at the 1814 Battle of New Orleans reinactment. FEMA Community Releations specialists attend public events to inform Hurricane disaster victims about FEMA assistance programs. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Communit...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and Oklahoma Emergency Manager Michelann Ooten talk with an elderly lady about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Communi...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and Oklahoma Emergency Manager Michelann Ooten talk with Eula Jane Holaday about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Communi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - Members of the Louisiana Family Recovery Corps participate in a "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" workshop presented by FEMA's Community Relations. FEMA's goal is to educate, equip, and empower community leaders so they can provide disaster recovery assistance information through their existing community networks. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - Members of the L...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-07 -- James Hall talks with John Aker, a FEMA Community Relations (CR) and Linda Powell of Washington State about losses in the area from the November flooding. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-27-07 -- Sharon and John Aker, FEMA Community Relations Specialists, talk with James Hall and Alisia Stoffel who must hike 4 miles in the snow with backpacks to their homes because of the washed out road. FEMA has a programs designed to help individuals recover from a declared disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-27-0...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 6, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Karen Graham speaks with a resident that lost his home and business in the recent tornadoes. Community Relations specialists take important information directly to individuals affected by disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 6, 2007 -- FEMA ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Jean Riendeau speaks with a resident affected by the recent Alabama tornadoes. CR personnel go directly to the people affected by disasters to make sure they know about FEMA programs and to help them register with FEMA. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Co...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations field workers Yvonne Whiteley and Serge Philippeaux deliver disaster information to resident, Angela Blow in Paterson, N.J. Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, ...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, 2007- Community Relations field workers, Emiliano Flores and Serge Philippeaux deliver disaster information to resident, Hadley Nittleford in Paterson, N.J. Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kempner, TX, July 7, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists Sharolyn Stewart and Brenda McDougall speak with Debbie Yotaw about assistance that may be available to her to help cover expenses associated from the recent flood damage. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kempner, TX, July 7, 2007 -- ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 23, 2007 - A 3 person FEMA Community Relations team does paperwork while standing in the street. The team is visiting some of the most affected areas of the flooded town. CR teams often go door to door in disaster areas to let residents know of state and federal aid they may be eligible for in rebuilding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeyville, KS, July 23, 2007 - A 3 pers...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Ft Cobb , OK, August 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Pam Wagoner talks with Mary Shane whose home received flood damage. Community Relations Specialists contact residents in damaged areas to let them know about registering for FEMA aid available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Ft Cobb , OK, August 28, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 2007 -- Community Relations (CR) representative Marilyn Cortes speaks Spanish to a resident flooded in North Central Ohio. The diversity of residents affected by a disaster is a challenge for delivering FEMA assistance information. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] New York, NY, September 6, 2007 -- Ola Miller (left) and Jeff Alderman, FEMA community relations workers, look at a map of the borough of Queens while in the FEMA R-2 office. New York was hit by severe storms, flooding and a tornado on August 8 and FEMA has begun to help residents in the recovery from this disaster. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] New York, NY, September 6, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Watonga, OK, September 9, 2007 -- Community Relations specialist Fay Nichols speaks at the Watonga City Council meeting to talk about FEMA aid and how to register. FEMA has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover under FEMA's Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Watonga, OK, September 9, 200...

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[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist and Red Cross volunteer walk a Rancho Bernardo neighborhood distributing disaster information to fire victims. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Re...

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[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist walks through a Rancho Bernardo neighborhood distributing disaster information to fire victims. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Re...

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[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- A FEMA Community Relations specialist walks through a Rancho Bernardo neighborhood distributing disaster information to fire victims. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- A FEMA Community ...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Michael Palmer is advising these flood impacted Shadow Mt. Lane residents about available FEMA services. FEMA CR door to door outreach is the first point of contact for many in need of disaster related services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 -- This FEMA Community Relations representatives is searching for residents in this damaged neighborhood so she can give them information on disaster recovery. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 ...

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Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 -- A FEMA Community Relations representative speaks with an Arkansas resident. FEMA CRs visit residents to give them information regarding assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 -- A FEMA Community Relations representat...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 -- A FEMA Community Relations representative walks through a damaged neighborhood looking for residents. FEMA CR workers try to distribute information on where to get assistance and how to apply for aid. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations staff Ron Cormier and Donita Wells are contacting residents to advise them of FEMA services. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations representatives John Rovello and Eleanor Shelton help applicants who are registering for assistance from FEMA for damages to personal property at the O'Hern House which lost its roof in the tornado. This building houses Project Interconnections which provides supportive housing for people with mental illness. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 31, 2008 -- FEMA Comm...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Parkersburg, IA, May 28, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations Team member, Gary O'Hare, from Oak Grove,Missouri, assists Parkersburg resident at the Disaster Recovery Center. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Parkersburg, IA, May 28, 2008...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Macon, GA, May 31, 2008 -- Community Relations (CR) specialist Duane Marusa gives FEMA disaster information to a resident in the disaster zone. CR teams deliver recovery information even in areas that may have lost other forms of communication. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Macon, GA, May 31, 2008 -- Community Rela...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations staff discuss outreach opportunities in the Indiana communities hardest hit by flooding and tornadoes. FEMA Community Relations personnel are often the first federal officials most citizens meet following a disaster. FEMA News Photo / Photo by John Shea.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Commu...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Wapello, IA, July 14, 2008 -- At a meeting for the town of Oakville, IA residents at Wapello High School, CR (Community Relations) Melissa Geist, explains disaster assistance information to a local resident who's property was damaged by the June flood. Photo by S. Garrastegui Maldonado / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Wapello, IA, July 14, 2008 --...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Weslaco, Texas, July 29, 2008 -- Carmen Rodriquez, a FEMA community relations specialist talks with a resident from Weslaco, TX about the services that are currently available from volunteer agencies in the area. South Texas suffered flooding and wide spread power outages and FEMA is working with the military, State and local agencies to provide assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Weslaco, Texas, July 29, 2008 -- Carmen Rodriquez, a...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Betzaida Estrada, state Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Lenia Acebo, and CR specialist George Graham are providing information about FEMA and state services for residents of this neighborhood impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community ...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, are speaking with a Tropical Storm Fay flooded resident in their door-to door-outreach about FEMA Registration and other services. FEMA and state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem provides FEMA printed materials including Mitigation, as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Comm...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem provides to this church pastor, FEMA printed materials as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay, as State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Darryle McDowell observes. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Comm...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior, and FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis are providing door to door outreach for potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Community Relations (CR) specialist Mary Peirson handing a FEMA flier to a resident at a commodity Point of Distribution (POD). Hundreds of residents will utilize this POD today and CR will get important FEMA recovery information to community members that need it. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Community Relations...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - Alisa Monroe speaks at a "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" workshop as both a FEMA Community Relations team member and as a local resident. Training volunteers to assist applicants with filing insurance claims, registering with FEMA, submitting SBA loan applications and applying for other hurricane victim services is one of the major intents of these workshops. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - Alisa Monroe spe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano (standing) briefs FEMA Community Relations (CR) staff at the Biloxi Area Field Office (AFO). Community Relations officers take the FEMA message directly to residents affected by disasters. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., October 4, 2005 -- FEMA Public Info...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- FEMA Community Relations worker, Al Rhodes from New Jersey passes out teleregistrarion flyers to residents returning to homes in Bywater following devastating hurricane Katrina. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/15/2005 -- FEMA Community Rel...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2005 - Ben Dew, FEMA's representative for Community Relations, speaks to a group of community leaders at the Fellowship Tabernacle Life Center in Baton Rouge. The message was how neighbors can help neighbors through the application process for hurricane relief aid through various organizations. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2005 - Ben Dew, FEMA'...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA Community Relations worker Jean Pender assists Cecil Radford with his housing issues at the Houston Urban League Housing Fair. CR workers are working now to get clients into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA Community Rela...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 11, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations Strike Team workers Ron Hind, Loretta Lowe and Vera Parker assist clients in moving from their hotels to apartments. CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 11, 2005 - FEMA Community Relat...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 11, 2005 -- Ricky Williams, an evacuee from New Orleans, is assisted by a FEMA Community Relations Strike Team. CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 11, 2005 -- Ricky Williams, an ...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and Oklahoma Emergency Manager Michelann Ooten talk with Eula Jane Holaday about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Communi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - The FEMA Community Relations crew, (L-R) Alisa Monroe, Julius Gibbons, Ben Dew, Brenna McNeil-Jackson, Shemika Goodlow and Ebony Turner, prepare for their presentation at a "Neighbor Helping Neighbor" meeting in Lafayette, LA. They will be delivering statewide workshops and services that will support existing community networks by providing disaster recovery assistance information. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lafayette, LA, January 27, 2006 - The FEMA Communi...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-07 -- Donn Mills and Kathleen Rhodes FEMA Community Relations (CR) and Toby Rice Washington State (CR) talk with Sarah Fase in a snow storm about damage she suffered from the November flooding. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program, Other Needs Program, and Special Needs Programs, are designed to help individuals recover from a declared disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, 2007 -- Community Relations field workers, Emiliano Flores and Serge Philippeaux deliver disaster information to resident, Hadley Nittleford in Paterson, N.J. Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, ...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, 2007 - FEMA Community Relations field worker, Faustino Salinas and team delivers disaster information to residents in Paterson, N.J. Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, ...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, 2007 -- Community Relations field worker, Emiliano Flores deliver disaster information to resident, Cornius Goodwin in Paterson, N.J. Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 5, ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick and Susan Peterson talk with resident Walter Cunningham about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up in the flood damaged area and registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community R...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Independence, KS, July 27, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations Officer Melissa Laverdi provides information on federal disaster assistance programs for individual assistance at the Montgomery County Fair. Montgomery County is rebuilding after flooding and oil spills. FEMA/Mike McCormick

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Independence, KS, July 27, 2007 -- FEMA C...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Community Relations' Richard Rabuck, right, and Jose Saint Louis, right center, helped this Rancho Bernardo family that evacuated to shelter at Qualcomm Stadium when their home was threatened by Southern California wildfires. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Community Relat...

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[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists walk a Rancho Bernardo neighborhood distributing disaster information to fire victims. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Re...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Helaine Kephart is handing out FEMA materials and information to residents who may have been impacted by the flood. This phase of CR outreach activity is focused on businesses and community based organizations to reach residents impacted by the flood. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- F...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 -- This FEMA Community Relations representative is giving a resident information regarding where to get assistance from recent tornadoes. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - A FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist is going through this trailer park to speak with any residents who need information about how FEMA can help. There were three fatalities in this area resulting from the severe storm and tornado which struck Hopkins County recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations officer Gary Weimer comes across a locally-made flyer with FEMA contact information while he walks the town distributing pamphlets on federal assistance programs for individuals affected by flooding and tornadoes. FEMA Community Relations personnel are often the first federal officials most citizens meet following a disaster. FEMA News Photo / Photo by John Shea.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Commu...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations officer, Donald Nettleingham, surveys a local map to identify outreach opportunities in the Indiana communities hardest hit by flooding and tornadoes. FEMA Community Relations personnel are often the first federal officials most citizens meet following a disaster. FEMA News Photo / Photo by John Shea.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Franklin, IN, June 14, 2008 -- FEMA Commu...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, July 10, 2008 -- Standing amid piles of debris, Cedar Rapids resident George Hill describes the June 13 flood to FEMA Community Relations (CR) Specialist Vern Decker during Vern's information distribution walk through the Czech Village area. CR teams visit all neighborhoods in a disaster city, informing residents how to register with FEMA. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, July 10, 20...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert tell this resident about FEMA services and registration process. FEMA is here as response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakull...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(right), Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day (left), and State Community Response Coordinator Ted Keith are speaking with a resident who suffered significant flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA, state, and county are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore walks through this flood impacted neighborhood to provide outreach about FEMA help for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore (right) and State Community Response Team member Holly Ness, speak with a Leon County, Tropical Storm Fay impacted resident during their door-to door-outreach about FEMA Registration and other services. FEMA and state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Hurricane Gustav] New Orleans, LA, September 6, 2008 -- As residents of New Orleans return via chartered aircraft, they are welcomed and provided contact information by FEMA Community Relations specialists. Returnees, after Hurricane Gustav, board small buses to be transported to main terminal and their luggage. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] New Orleans, LA, September 6, 2008 -- As residents...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews is attempting to contact the Seminole Tribe of Florida Police Dept as outreach to help inform Tropical Storm Fay affected residents about available FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Communi...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Manager Ernie Stallworth speaks with FEMA CR Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior as they go door to door providing outreach for potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2205 - Ben Dew of FEMA's Community Relations Team, speaks before neighborhood leaders at a meeting held in Baton Rouge at the Fellowship Tabernacle Life Center. The gathering was to show neighbors how to help each other during the application process for relief aid from various agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2205 - Ben Dew of FEM...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- FEMA community relations representatives speak with a Pearlington, Miss. resident concerning her recovery situation. Pearlington, the western most city on the coast of Mississippi, was severely affected by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pearlington, Miss., October 27, 2005 -- FEMA commu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., December 1, 2005 -- FEMA Community Relations representative Derek Tennant (center) speaks with residents about the FEMA recovery process at a town meeting held by Congressman Gene Taylor. Rep. Taylor was addressing the community on the status of the Hurricane Katrina relief bills currently under consideration by Congress. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, Miss., December 1, 2005 -- FEMA Commun...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and Oklahoma Emergency Manager Michelann Ooten talk with Chris Needles about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Communi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Maria Guyman and Lauren Hobart talk with Hurricane Katrina victim Barbara Engolia aboard the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship about long term Housing assistance. Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's contract will end. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Communit...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Hurricane Katrina victim Rosemary Acsta sits with Community Relations Specialist Roger Fraumann and talks about her future and long term housing needs once she leaves the Scotia Prince ship that she has been staying on. Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's housing contact expires March 1st and the ship must set sail. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Hurricane Katrina Victims Samuel Kelly & Betty Owens wait their turn to talk with Community Relations Specialist Judith Andersons about their long term recovery housing needs so they will have housing when they leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that they have been staying on. Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Feb. 22, 2006 - A travel trailor's reflection in the glass shows the homeowner's temporary home. FEMA Community Relations teams are at the front door to passing out FEMA's registration information. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Fe...

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

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

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Buffalo, NY, November 15, 2006 - Community Relations officials talk with volunteers from the Southern Baptist Convention. FEMA Community Relations employees canvas neighborhoods after a declared disaster and pass out fliers, answer questions and refer citizens to the Disaster Recovery Centers for assistance. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Buffalo, NY, November 15, 2006 - Communit...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-07 -- Toby Rice Washington State Community Relations (CR) and Kathleen Rhodes FEMA (CR) talk with Dixie Bean in her home about losses she suffered from the November flooding. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program, Other Needs Program, and Special Needs Programs, are designed to help individuals recover from a declared disaster. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Randle, WA, 1-10-...

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Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- Geneva Coleman, FEMA's National Community Relations Program Manager explains the special needs and strategies of CR to emergency mangers at the National Community Relations Conference. The three day conference focused on strengthening communications techniques for community relations operations and officers. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- Geneva Coleman, FEMA's National Communi...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Weehawken, NJ, May 23, 2007 -- Community Relations field worker, Sharon Aker delivers disaster information to residents in Weehawken, N.J. Areas in New Jersey were heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Weehawken, NJ, May 23...

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