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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/19/2005-- Aerial of damage to Interstate 10 by Hurricane Katrina.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/19/2005-- Aerial of damage to ...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., December 6, 2005 and August 9, 2006 -- Debris left by Hurricane Katrina along the railway easement before (above) and after cleanup.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., December 6, 2005 and August...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marble Falls, TX, July 2, 2007 -- This road was damaged by the flood.  Most low water crossings have been damaged in last week's flooding. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marble Falls, TX, July 2, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingsland, TX, July 12, 2007 -- FEMA Public Assistance specialist Damon Naumann meets to compare notes while inspecting damaged local infrastructure with Pat Hanger of the state and County Commissioner Duane Stueven to compile a Preliminary Damage Assessment report to verify if Llano County will be eligible for federal assistance. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingsland, TX, July 12, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] McCulloch County, TX, July 19, 2007 -- McCulloch County Commissioner Joe Johnson and Public Assistance specialist Damon Neumann survey damages and the repairs made to them to determine if the county can be declared eligible for federal assistance.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] McCulloch County, TX, July 19...

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

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Hondo, TX, July 24, 2007 -- FEMA Public Assistance Specialist Sheila Luster along with Medina County Commissioners Arturo Barrientes and Ronnie Ulbrich inspect flood damage to local infrastructure to determine if the county will be eligible for federal disaster assistance.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Hondo, TX, July 24, 2007 -- F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Richland County officials meet with FEMA Public Assistance (PA) team leader Jose Landron concerning the preliminary damage assessment being conducted today due to the recent floods. The preliminary damage assessment report will be used to determine eligibility for federal assistance. Mike Moore/FEMA

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

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

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

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008  -- Sheriff Marlin Gusman describes for Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson, repairs and rebuilding taking place inside of the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office Complex. FEMA has contributed $83.9 Million to help fund an 800 bed temporary jail, a kitchen facility and an intake processing center. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 -- Sheriff Marl...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 - - Louisiana Recovery School District Superintendent Paul Vallas describes for Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson and Acting Associate Deputy Administrator for FEMA's Gulf Coast Recovery Office, Jim Stark, repairs and rebuilding taking place inside of the Recovery School District. FEMA funding is helping to rebuild schools destroyed in flooding after Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 - - Louisiana Re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008  -- Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer  Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson, and General Superintendent G. Joseph Sullivan (center) along with Recovery workers and contractors for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans discuss repairs and rebuilding taking place inside of the water treatment complex.  FEMA contributed the funding utilized to help bring two different water treatment facilities back online. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 -- Acting Deput...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008  -- Louisiana Recovery School District Superintendent Paul Vallas describes for Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson, repairs and rebuilding taking place inside of the Recovery School District. FEMA funding is helping to rebuild schools destroyed in flooding after Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 -- Louisiana Re...

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

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, July 25, 2008 -- University of Iowa Maintenance Manager Steve Fausch tells FEMA Building Assessment Team members Dave Fila, Caro Manokian, Ryan Hembree, and Marilyn Dean about the damage last month's record flood caused to the Mayflower Dormatory's ventilation, water, and electrical systems.  Repairing the dorm by the start of classes is a priority.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, July 25, 2008 ...

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Ripton, Vermont, August 7, 2008 -- Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and FEMA FCO Phil Parr join local officials in surveying a damaged bridge.  Several days of heavy rains caused flash flooding in much of Central Vermont.  FEMA Photo/Brian Hvinden

Ripton, Vermont, August 7, 2008 -- Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and FE...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- Tropical Storm Fay has closed State Road 46 by dumping 20 inches of rain upstream in the St.John's River.  If this road is damaged, FEMA PA funds may pay for repair.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- Tropical Storm Fay...

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

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

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[Hurricane Ike] Sabine Pass, TX, September 19, 2008 -- The fire station is one of many buildings damaged by hurricane Ike. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Sabine Pass, TX, September 19, 2008 -- The fire statio...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 19, 2008 --FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Elizabeth Morris, right, helps Patrol Officer Crystal Teague register for assistance at the Preliminary Registration Intake Center that has been set up at the City Hall to help residents impacted by Hurricane Ike.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 19, 2008 --FEMA Indivi...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Georgia power take a transformer out of the water that was damaged by Hurricane Ike.  The crews are working around the clock to restore power to the area due to the storm.  Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 22, 2008 -- Georgia po...

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[Hurricane Ike] Stowell, TX, September 23, 2008 -- Utility workers repair power lines in Stowell, TX after Hurricane Ike damaged the area.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Stowell, TX, September 23, 2008 -- Utility workers rep...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-10-06 -- A Diver passes a line under a Hurricane Katrina sunken boat and prepares to hand it to a Barge workman.  The U.S. Coast Guard is removing sunken boats and ships that are in the 320 miles of navigable waterways.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-10-06 -- A Diver passes a line ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 4-14-06 -- Dump trucks line up at this levee work site.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair levee breaks and strengthen the existing levees under its Public Assistance program so residents can move back.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, 4-14-06 -- Dump trucks line up at this...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., June 22, 2006 -- Annette Luther, Principal of D'Iberville Middle School, stops to look at what remains of a wall mural of student hand prints.  Water marks from Hurricane Katrina show the flooding that damaged everything in the school.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., June 22, 2006 -- Annette Luthe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss. August 14, 2006 -- FEMA structural engineer Walter Kerley discusses historic reconstruction roofing techniques at the Old Spanish Fort with FEMA archeologist Hugh Mcaloon (L) and Kelly Samples, Jackson County, Miss., special projects coordinator.  Historic preservation assistance from FEMA will return the oldest structure in the Mississippi Valley to its pre-Hurricane Katrina condition.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss. August 14, 2006 -- FEMA structur...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and January 2, 2006 -- Before (top) and after the repair of the Pass Christian marina damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., September 14, 2005 and Janu...

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Kona, HI, October 24, 2006 - Hawaii County Deptartment of Water Supply's William Yamamoto points to a crack in the foundation that may be causing water to leak out of the resevoir. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

Kona, HI, October 24, 2006 - Hawaii County Deptartment of Water Supply...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gig Harbor, WA, 12-18-06 --  A Peninsula Light Power Crew repairs down power lines and broken power poles on East Bay Drive in Gig Harbor from the Nov 14th Wind Storm.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gig Harbor, WA, 12-18...

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Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides Index, WA 12-15-06 -- A Snohomish County Road truck plows trees and tree debris off rural roads from the Nov 14th Wind Storm.  FEMA provides help to cities by providing matching funds to help pay for overtime.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides Index, WA 12-15-06 -- A...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-07 -- The Skykomish River spills off the edge of this section of Index Galena Road. The road washed out when the Skykomish River changed course and is now part of the river for about a mile.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damage from a declared disaster.  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] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- A FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Inspector takes a photograph of the damage to this section of road caused by the Nisqually River flooding while a State PA Inspector takes a measurement.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-07 -- State Public Assistance (PA) Inspector Alfred Hanson documents the GPS readings taken by FEMA PA Inspector Jack Solterbeck of the location of this section of damaged road caused by the Nisqually River flooding.  FEMA's Public Assistance Program helps States and local governments repair damaged roads from a declared disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Ashford, WA, 2-7-...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, April 3, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Bolch (center) inspects Cogim modular units delivered to the site of Sumter Regional Hospital's former HealthPlex destroyed by a tornado in early March. Stocked by FEMA for use in disasters, the components can be assembled into various configurations, in this case a 70,000 sq.ft. interim hospital, the first such use of the Cogim system in the United States. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, April 3, 2007 -- FEMA Fede...

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Eagle Pass, TX, April 26, 2007 -- Members of the FEMA-State Preliminary Damage Assessment team, school representatives and insurance agents survey the damage to Rosita Valley Elementary School near Eagle Pass, Texas. The school was heavily damaged by a tornado on Tuesday, April 24. Earl Armstrong/FEMA.

Eagle Pass, TX, April 26, 2007 -- Members of the FEMA-State Preliminar...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Gentry County, MO, 5-22-07  -- Larry Maupin, FEMA public assistance specialist looks at a county map with one of the Gentry County, MO. county commissioners.  FEMA is working with state and local representatives in the northwest section of Missouri that was devastated by flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Gentry County, MO, 5-22-07 -- Larry Maup...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Gentry County, MO, 5-24-07 --  Larry Maupin, FEMA public assistance specialist works with Chillicothe School assistant superintendent, David May.  The school's administrative offices were flooded and the building sustained significant damage. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in the northwest section of Missouri that was devastated by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Gentry County, MO, 5-24-07 -- Larry Maup...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingsland, TX, July 12, 2007 -- FEMA Public Assistance specialist Damon Naumann inspects damaged local infrastructure with Pat Hanger of the state and County Commissioner Johnie B. Heck to compile a Preliminary Damage Assessment report to verify if Llano County will be eligible for federal assistance. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingsland, TX, July 12, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] El Reno, OK, August 19, 2007 -- A truck drives past a "Caution Water Over Road" sign.  Many flooded roads were damaged and must be repaired.  FEMA has a Public Assistance program to help local governments recover costs for road repairs.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] El Reno, OK, August 19, 2007 ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Kiln, MS, September 27, 2007 -- People gather for the ground breaking of the new West Hancock Elementary School. A sign notes that the project was made possible by FEMA, MEMA and local partners. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Kiln, MS, September 27, 2007 -- People gather for ...

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

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

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

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

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Pacific, MO, April 3, 2008 -- The Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment included a survey of a long one-lane bridge spanning a portion of the flooded Meramec River in Franklin County.  Donald Jordison (left), PAPDA team leader, and Fritz Joseph, PA member of the team, were shown the bridge by Bob Dopp (center), Franklin County emergency management director.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Pacific, MO, April 3, 2008 -- The Public ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Chapman, KS, June 12, 2008 -- The middle school is left in a mangled heap after a June 11 F-3 tornado ripped through town. The tornado also leveled the school administration building and the high school and blew out windows and stripped the roof from the elementary school. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Chapman, KS, June 12, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Chapman, KS, June 12, 2008 -- Windows are shattered and the roof is stripped from the Chapman Elementary school after a June 11 F-3 tornado ripped through town. The tornado also leveled the school administration building, high school and middle school. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Chapman, KS, June 12, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 2008 -- Track loader is moving debris in a lake bed in Wisconsin to repair and rebuild a dam. Lake Delton was emptied when a dam broke. This 297 acre lake was a source of summer tourist revenue which is now lost for the season. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, July 6th, 2008--Lynn Daughtry, Construction Representative for the Army Corps of Engineers surveys additional parts of the road into Oakville that are in need of repair. Much of this road was damaged when the Iowa River breached it's levee in mid June. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, Iowa, July 6th, 200...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, August 18, 2008 -- Construction of the new South Hancock Elementary School is almost complete. The school will replace Gulfview and Charles B. Murphy Elementary schools and is being rebuilt with Public Assistance funding from FEMA. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, August 18, 2008 -- Construction...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 6, 2008 -- Re-entree Evacuees are  welcomed home by FEMA employees and handed filers about registering with FEMA outside the Elmwood Park. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 6, 2008 -- Re-entree Eva...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Nassau County contractors are cleaning debris from drainage ditches affected by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds may pay up to 75% of this cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Nassau County...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 19, 2008 -- US Army Corps of Engineer Greg Lugar of the Critical Public Facilities Team, left, meets with Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Smith at Station 4 which was damaged by Hurricane Ike.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 19, 2008 -- US Army Co...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 21, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- The  U.S. Highway 90 bridge destroyed by Hurricane Katrina (top) is now being removed to make way for a new bridge to be constructed in its place.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 21, 2005 and August 8, 20...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- Before (top) and after the elevation of a house flooded by the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina.  Elevating a house is an excellent method to mitigate against flooding.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 -- U.S. Highway 90 before (top) and after repair from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3 and November 3, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- Students back in the swing of a new school year at refurbished D?Iberville Elementary playground.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- Students ba...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, 12-15-06 -- Emergency utility workers reroute traffic and prepare to fix downed power lines from the Nov 14th Wind Storm. Under some circumstances FEMA will reimburse municipalities for repair of critical infrastructure. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, 12-15-...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -- Snohomish County workers pour concrete to repair a bridge approach that provides the only access to the town of Index.  The Bridge approach was washed out by high flood waters from the November Flooding.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-...

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[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street passable as a  blizzard hits Denver with up to 28 inches of snow. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Snow] Denver, Colorado, December 20, 2006 - Plows work to keep street...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 2/09/2007 -- A view from the monitoring tower window of trucks full of debris at the disposition site west of Springfield.  Dozens of crews began picking up debris in the city and Greene County Feb. 5.  Loads were checked at the tower, then dropped at the 80-acre site.  Debris was caused by effects of the severe ice storm that swept across Missouri Jan. 12-14, 2007.  FEMA Photo/Michael Raphael

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 2/09/2007 -- A vi...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 --- Greensburg High School was destroyed by the F5 tornado that left some 95 percent of the community in ruin May 4, 2007.  FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 --- G...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Gentry County, MO, 5-22-07  -- Larry Maupin, FEMA public assistance specialist writes his assessment of the cost of the damage to a small bridge and road in Gentry County, MO. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in the northwest section of Missouri that was affected by flooding. A request for federal aid has been sent to the White House. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Gentry County, MO, 5-22-07 -- Larry Maup...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 23, 2007 -- A construction crew removes an old piling from the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. Once they have removed all of the pilings, the crew will begin to dredge the harbor as part of a FEMA-funded public assistance project. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 23, 2007 -- A construction cre...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 2008 - This house and others have fallen into Lake Delton due to flooding and erosion when the dam broke and moved the flood water and lake water into the Wisconsin River. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 200...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Cameron County, TX, August 9, 2008 -- Local Officials in Cameron County take a moment to discuss the next area for review with FEMA personnel. Prior to the President's declaration of a major disaster, local officials escort  members from FEMA, the State and the U.S. Small Business Administration  to the most damaged areas  to determine the extent of impact the disaster had on individuals, communities and the state. Photo by Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Cameron County, TX, August 9, 2008 -- Local Official...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Signs on Biloxi beach announce the beach is open. This is in contrast to 2005 when signs warned beach goers that the beach was closed due to debris in the water. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Signs on Biloxi bea...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- Repairs are being done to this Leon County road which was washed out by Tropical Storm Fay.  FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds are available to pay 75% of repair cost after application and eligibility determination.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- Repairs are...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Gulfport, MS, September 10, 2008 -- What were once bleachers are now little more than scrap lumber, thanks to the storm surge from Hurricane Gustav.  Beach cleanup is expected to continue for several more weeks in Harrison County.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Gulfport, MS, September 10, 2008 -- What were once ...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- At this Duval Debris Staging Site a mound of chipped Tropical Storm Fay debris is waiting to be  shipped by truck to a local landfill. As of this date 320,000 cubic yards have been shipped. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds probably will be paying 75% of the debris cleanup cost.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- At this D...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Power companies continue work in an effort to restore electricity to areas impacted by Hurricane Ike.  The city plans to let residents back into the area to see their property later in the week.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston Island, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Power comp...

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Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance programs and rebuilding techniques to reduce disaster damages. Here, a FEMA employee provides mitigation information and materials to a homeowner. Photo by Crispin Nery/FEMA.

Shoppers stop by a FEMA booth to learn about disaster assistance progr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the National Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, suffered extensive water damage from Hurricane Katrina as well as loss of porches, outbuildings, and the marble entranceway.  According to the FEMA Historic Preservation Section at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO), Beauvoir is probably the oldest historically significant house on the Gulf coast and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds can assist with restoration.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the Natio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Rob Jaime Soloosano and Roberto Barrientos prepair a load of material to be lifted the 275' to the roof of the Superdome.  FEMA is working with state and city officials with part of a $6.3 million Public Assistance Grant to reopen the Superdome.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-13-06 -- Rob Jaime Soloosano an...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- Before (left) and after the process of cleaning up Biloxi beach. Over 33,000 cubic yards of debris was left on Harrison County beaches by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., September 3, 2005 and August 8, 200...

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[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 1, 2006 - Army National Guard troops attend  a briefing to discuss public assistance measures with State, County, and Federal emergency management officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 1, 2006 - Army National Guard troops a...

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[Earthquake] Waimea, HI, November 10, 2006 -- FEMA Region IX  Director Nancy Ward looks at a large crack at the harbor that was filled in with asphalt temporarily until the proper repairs could be performed. The Region IX Director was touring the Big Island to inspect the Public Assistance Large Projects accompanied by FEMA Public Assistance Officer Denis Coliten. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Waimea, HI, November 10, 2006 -- FEMA Region IX Director...

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[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -- A Snohomish County Road Crew cuts trees that were downed by  the Nov 14th Wind Storm so they can open the road for stranded residents near Index.  FEMA funds public assistance projects with matching funds.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A phone company worker repairs phone lines downed by the Georgia tornadoes.  The tornadoes knocked down many power and phone poles.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- A phone c...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Maryville, MO, 6-20-2007 -- North Western Missouri County officials attend a Public Assistance applicant briefing in Nodaway County.  Applicant briefing meetings introduce local officials to the aid they can apply for from federal and state governments.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Maryville, MO, 6-20-2007 -- North Western...

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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] Mansfield, Ohio, September 19, 2007 -- Jose Landron (L) and Cathy Standefer (R) FEMA Public Assistance representatives accept  assistance applications from town and county officials. The local officials were attending a  briefing that explained the procedures and process for receiving Public Assistance from FEMA.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Mansfield, Ohio, September 19...

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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, September 24, 2007 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Transitional Field Office Director Jim Stark addresses a group of local, state and federal officials on the second anniversary of Hurricane Rita and the ground breaking for the new Lake Charles Regional Airport. The new facility replaces one destroyed two years ago by Hurricane Rita. FEMA is providing more than $2.7 million for the project. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, September 24, 2007 -- Federal Emerg...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, September 25, 2007 -- Construction workers install a sewer line in Pass Christian. The sewer is a $7.5 million FEMA public assistance project. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, September 25, 2007 -- Construc...

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[Wildfires] Moreno, CA, November 7, 2007 -- March Air Reserve Base, Will Ferguson, a contractor working with FEMA, monitors the progress of the mobile homes en route to Southern California from Hope, Arkansas using a special system called Total Asset Visibility. These homes will be distributed throughout Southern California to families who lost their homes in the wildfires. Two more homes are arriving today.  Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Moreno, CA, November 7, 2007 -- March Air Reserve Base, Wi...

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

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

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- Many residents of this street have lost possessions due to flooding from a rain swollen drainage canal which broke. Removal of this hazardous material will probably be accomplished through use of FEMA Public Assistance funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008  -- Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer,  Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson listens as Marcia St. Martin, Executive Director for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans discusses repairs and rebuilding taking place inside of the water treatment complex.  FEMA has contributed the funding utilized to help bring two different water treatment facilities back online. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 -- Acting Deput...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 -- Doris Hicks, Principal at the Martin Luther King School in the lower ninth ward describes for Acting Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer, Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson, repairs and rebuilding taking place inside of the Recovery School District. FEMA funding is helping to rebuild schools destroyed in flooding after Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, January 17, 2008 -- Doris Hicks, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, MS, March 12, 2008 -- The city of Long Beach holds a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new James Northcutt-Steve Morgan Police Station. The City of Long Beach used a $1.5 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to design, repair, construct and furnish the more than 11,000-square-foot facility. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, MS, March 12, 2008 -- The city of Long...

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

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

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Pacific, MO, April 3, 2008 -- The road crossing the Meramac River south of the Bend Road bridge lies submerged under the flooded river. Franklin County officials will be unable to assess the road's condition until the flood water subsides.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Pacific, MO, April 3, 2008 -- The road cr...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marion, Iowa, July 2, 2008 -- Bryan Toman, FEMA Mobile Home Park Site Manager, checks to see that everything is in order as the first of 60 mobile homes arrive at Squaw Creek Village mobile home park just outside of Cedar Rapids. FEMA is providing the mobile homes as temporary housing victims of the flood that ravaged the area in mid June. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marion, Iowa, July 2, 2008 --...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 17, 2008 -- Following Hurricane Katrina, this boulevard in the Lakeview area served as a staging area for debris collection. Today, Lakeview Boulevard has returned to its pristine condition. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 17, 2008 -- Following Hurric...

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East Middlebury, Vermont, August 7, 2008 -- Vermont Governor Jim Douglas and FEMA FCO Phil Parr view a bridge that has closed as the roadway has separated.  The damaged was caused by flash flooding that resulted from several days of heavy rains.  FEMA Photo/Brian Hvinden

East Middlebury, Vermont, August 7, 2008 -- Vermont Governor Jim Dougl...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Vehicles travel over the Bay St. Louis bridge, which connects Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian. Hurricane Katrina destroyed the previous bridge and the new one opened in 2007, becoming a symbol of the Coast's recovery. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Vehicles tra...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White(left) oversees the actions of Site Monitor Carol Carroll and Tower Monitor Cody Southard.  This is one of nine staging sites in Duval County where Tropical Storm Fay debris is being delivered by contractors, shredded and transported to a land fill. FEMA Public Assistance funds probably will be paying 75% of the cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debr...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White inspects a stump Nassau County has reported as needing extraction as result of Tropical Storm Fay. As part of the FEMA Public Assistance(PA) process each stump(which could cost as much as $1,200 each) must be determined eligible for PA.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debris S...

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