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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - The under belly of the city's highways, no longer under water from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, fasciltates the return of its citizens.  Now dry, work has begun in repairing businesses and residences in New Orleans. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - The under belly...

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[Hurricane Rita] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - One of the workers for Boh Bros. Construction Co. watches traffic cross for the first time at the reopening of the I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge. This Louisiana based company repaired the bridge damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in record time with no injuries 17 days ahead of schedule.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 - One of the workers fo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, October 25, 2005 - This is the main patient area inside of the Mobile Medical Unit being operated in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.  This configuration is an emergency department with minor surgery capability.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, October 25, 2005 - This is the m...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - This shrimp boat lies on its side in a few feet of water spilling its fuel into the waterway.  Almost 60 days after hurricane Katrina damage can be seen everywhere in Empire, LA.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - This shrimp boat li...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, October 26, 2005 -- Hazardous material removers are working their way through the debris. Clean up has begun now that the roads are clear, 60 days after hurricane Katrina came through this area.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, October 26, 2005 -- Hazardous material ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - Damaged shrimp boats were sunk in the waterway in Empire, LA due to Hurricane Katrina.  People's lives and the entire fishing industry in the area has been adversly affected by this disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - Damaged shrimp boat...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A free health clinic opened in a triple-wide office trailer to service St. Bernard Parish residents located at the Super Wal-Mart parking lot on West Judge Perez Drive.  FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and the U.S. Public Health Agency provide the staffing of the facility.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A free health c...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A patient receiving care instructions at the Primary Care Clinic in St. Bernard Parish.  Free care is provided to parish residents by staff from FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) and the U.S. Public Health Agency.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - A patient recei...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 8, 2006 - Inside the rotunda area of the State Building in Louisiana, materials are available to the public and legislature to discover the results of the "Louisiana Speaks" town meetings held recently.  Todays event, Planning Day at the Legislature, provided several displays, printed materials and representatives from Louisiana Recovery Authority and FEMA to further address future recovery planning for Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 8, 2006 - Inside the rot...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Tony Robinson speaks at a meeting aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Ecstasy to disaster victims temporarily residing on the ship.  Since FEMA's contract with Carnival expires March 1, 2006, FEMA has assigned a Community Relations Specialist to each family housed on the ship to assist in finding alternative housing for the hurricane victims.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA Deputy F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - FEMA contractors remove debris created by Hurricane Katrina from the lower 9th ward.  Crews continue collecting wreckage throughout the neighborhood as more people return to rebuild New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - FEMA contract...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2006 - The Carnival Cruise ships Ecstasy and Sensation prepare to leave New Orleans and hurricane victims residing onboard have packed up their belongings and found other temporary housing.  FEMA's Community Relations found housing, provided transportation and even helped move the possessions of the displaced residents.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2006 - The Carnival ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - One of the six modular classrooms provided to Belle Chasse Primary School by FEMA to help accomodate the extra students attending here because of their displacement from New Orleans due to the hurricane.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - One of the six ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - Rabbi Barry Weinstein delivers a blessing during a dedication ceremony of an all-purpose meeting tent donated by the J-Teens of Westchester County, NY.  The tent was erected at FEMA's Baton Rouge Airport Park #2 and is the first of 3 to be donated by the faith-based group to the temporary housing sites for hurricane victims residing there.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - Rabbi Barry Wein...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - Gil Jamieson, Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery and Principal Federal Officer (L), is being interviewed by a reporter aboard a FEMA Mobile Reponse Information Center (MRIC) as part of the Louisiana Joint Field Office Operations Exercise being held in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 14, 2006 - Gi...

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Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Residents were instructed to pile their debris from recent flooding at curb's edge for removal by the National Guard. Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams are going through communities to report the extent of damage caused by three consecutive storms that affected multiple counties in West Virginia. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Residents were instructed to pile t...

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Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Firefighters from Gilmer County, West Virginia wash flood residue and mud from the city streets and business parking lots as cleanup efforts continue here in response to recent flooding. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Firefighters from Gilmer County, We...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 16, 2008 -- Congressman Leonard Boswell reads through the latest information on FEMA's response to flooding in Iowa with Special Assistant to Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech at the Joint Field Office in Des Moines. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Des Moines, IA, June 16, 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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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, January 13, 2010 -- Brad Harris, Hurricane Ike Recovery Manager for FEMA (L), speaks to the Galveston County Commissioners Court regarding a $102,716,260 Hazard Mitigation grant which has been awarded to the state of Texas to acquire and demolish 759 structures damaged during Hurricane Ike. This is the largest single grant ever funded in Region 6. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, January 13, 2010 -- Brad ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA makes a presention to local officials in Texas Production Date: 01/13/2010 Caption: Galveston, Texas, January 13, 2010 -- Brad Harris, Hurricane Ike Recov... More

ALEXANDRIA, La., Oct. 10, 2020 – Flooding submerges

ALEXANDRIA, La., Oct. 10, 2020 – Flooding submerges

ALEXANDRIA, La., Oct. 10, 2020 – Flooding submerges a road in Alexandria, Louisiana due to Hurricane Delta. FEMA Photo by Robert Kaufman

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hazardous Waste Collection Site in Cameron separates and stores various toxic materials for proper disposal.  Also collected are other materials such as aerosols, paint, oil, flammables and acid.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - The Environmental Pro...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Some residents after returning home to New Orleans have no choice but to relocate.  The extensive damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have forced families to salvage what they can and move on.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Some residents ...

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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 Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - Fishing boats are stacked on top of other boats in Empire, LA, a result of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.  This fishing community has extensive damage.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - Fishing boats are s...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - As residents return to St. Bernard Parish, students return to the scholastic life at the St. Bernard Unified School located in trailers and a portion of the second floor at Chalmette High School.  This facility currently has 550 enrolled from 14 different schools.  They have been open since Nov. 14 while reconstuction continues at the high school.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - As residents re...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Ambulances stand at the ready to help support the free Primary Health Care Clinic at the Super Wal-Mart on West Judge Perez Drive in St. Bernard Parish.  The clinic is staffed by parish physicians and personnel from the U.S. Public Health Agency and FEMA Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT).  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Ambulances stan...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Hovering above the Baton Rouge Airport Travel Trailer Parks is a FEMA contractor in a helicopter, monitoring the activity below as workers prepare these four sites of temporary housing for displaced families - victims of Hurricane Katrina. Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Hovering above ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - A front shovel is being used to clear the debris left behind by Hurricane Rita on Holly Beach.  This beach front community was completely destroyed and will take several years to recover.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - A front shovel is...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Volunteers from Anna Marie College in Paxton, MA help clean up Cameron Parish because of Hurricane Rita.  FEMA considers the private sector and volunteer agencies as essential participants and contributors to disaster recovery efforts.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Volunteers from Anna ...

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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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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - Levee repair by the US Army Corp of Engineers, barge disassembly by the ship owners and debris removal by FEMA are all happening at this location in the lower 9th ward.  These activities are all part of coordinated efforts to rebuild New Orleans as it continues to recover from Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - Levee repair ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - This grounded barge in the lower 9th ward is being dismantled in preparation for removal.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - This grounded...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2006 - FEMA provided blue plastic sheeting  to temporarily protect roofs damaged by hurricane winds until the homeowner can repair or replace the damaged roof.  Some structures, still in need of repair, continue to rely on the blue roof.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2006 - FEMA provided...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisor, Alfonso Nava, about methods of elevating their house at a workshop offered by FEMA in partnership with Home Depot Home Improvement Center in Zachary.  The workshop is designed to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters and how to rebuild properly with the best technical guidance and tested techniques.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question F...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - FEMA acting Director, David Paulison encourages FEMA disaster workers at an all hands meeting in Baton Rouge at the Joint Field Office.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - FEMA Public Affairs Specialist, Marty Bahamonde introduces (L-R) Undersecretary For Preparedness, DHS, George Foresman, FEMA acting Director, David Paulison and Louisiana Governor's Appointed Representative, Colonel Jeff Smith at a media briefing regarding evacuation plans for the Gulf Coast for future hurricanes.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - FEMA Public Affa...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - The uptown Strutters Brass Band plays for the residents of FEMA's Airport Park #2 at the celebration and dedication of a tent for use by the park residents. The youth organization, J-Teens from Westchester, NY was looking for a way to help the displaced hurricane victims and raised the funds and donated the multi-purpose tent (l) for the site's use.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, April 10, 2006 - The uptown Strut...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 17, 2006 - Partners at all levels of government, as well as tribal entities, non-governmental organizations and private industry, gather in Louisiana for hurricane preparedness exercises conducted by the Department of Homeland Security.  These exercises, developed with FEMA, focus on disaster response functions, evacuations, sheltering and National Response Plan implementation.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 17, 2006 - Par...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 13, 2006 - Federal, state and local emergency support function leaders gather for a week long exercise in Baton Rouge to test the standard operating procedures and new structures relevant to emergency management's response throughout hurricane season. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, June 13, 2006 - Fe...

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

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Quincy, IL, June 20, 2008 -- Dick Klusmeyer, Adams County Engineer for Illinois and Jimmy Aidale from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Emergency Operations review a list of the counties affected by the currently rising flood waters in lower Illinois. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Quincy, IL, June 20, 2008 -- ...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 19, 2008 -- Water is being pumped from the lobby of a hotel.  Residents continue to clean up, rebuild and recover from the effects of Hurricane Ike. Businesses on the island are trying to reopen by late next week. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 19, 2008 -- Water is being...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 29, 2008 -- Debris is being collected from the curbside by contracted work crews funded by FEMA. Residents have been returning to the island and discarding their damaged possessions resultant from Hurricane Ike. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 29, 2008 -- Debris is bein...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- The ground below the street paving was washed away by Hurricane Ike's storm surge causing the road to collapse. Miles of this Galveston Island highway are destroyed and completely washed away. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- The...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged road in Texas Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- The ground below the street paving was washed away by Hurric... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- Chief Financial Officer Norman Dong (left) surveys damage to a community in Bolivar, Texas while touring the area with representatives from FEMA in Galveston. This beach front neighborhood was destroyed by Hurricane Ike and remains in ruins. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- Chief F...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials in a damaged Texas neighborhood Production Date: 01/12/2009 Caption: Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- Chief Financial Officer Norman Dong (le... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- FEMA Region 6 Comptroller Chris Riley (left) observes some of the damages generated from Hurricane Ike with Chief Financial Officer Norman Dong (right) at Bolivar, Texas. This island community has been devastated by the September hurricane. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- FEMA Re...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials outside in Texas Production Date: 01/12/2009 Caption: Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- FEMA Region 6 Comptroller Chris Riley (left) observes ... More

Flooding - Bismarck, N. D. , August 6, 2011 -- At the base of the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, FEMA operated a booth to promote mitigation ideas to the community as well as providing information on programs available to those affected by the flood. The  "Capitol a'Fair" is an annual festival for local artisans to display and sell their crafts at this widely attended event. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Bismarck, N. D. , August 6, 2011 -- At the base of the Nort...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Robert Kaufmann taken on 08/06/2011 in North Dakota Production Date: 08/06/2011 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , August 6, 2011 -- At the base of the N... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Nov. 18, 2011 -- Deanne Criswell, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer greets new residents, The Fredericks, at Holiday Village, as they begin their move-in process. Holiday Village is one of the commercial mobile home sites that FEMA is utilizing to set-up temporary housing units for survivors displaced by the Minot, ND flooding. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Nov. 18, 2011 -- Deanne Criswell, FEMA Feder...

The original database describes this as: Title: Commercial Site Licensing Production Date: 11/18/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Nov. 18, 2011 -- Deanne Criswell, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer greets new re... More

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, September 27, 2005 -- This vehicle fell off of the road trying to navigate between downed power poles and power lines from Hurricane Rita's winds.  It will take several weeks to restore power to the Lake Charles area.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, September 27, 2005 -- This vehicle ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2005 - Ben Dew, FEMA representative for Community Relations, speaks to a group of neighborhood leaders hoping to teach them to help each other and their neighbors about the application process to obtain relief aid available through various organizations.  The Fellowship Tabernacle Life Center in Baton Rouge opened its doors to host this meeting and to serve the community. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Venice, LA, October 25, 2005 - A damaged platform rests at an oil refinery south of Venice, Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Venice, LA, October 25, 2005 - A damaged platform ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge, standing over 20 feet tall, rests on top of a levee wall in Empire, LA.  Efforts are underway to lift the vessel and place it back into the river.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge, standin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Trucks line up to unload debris collected from Plaquenmines Parish, LA. This debris grinding operation reduces the volume of material by four times.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Trucks line up to u...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La, December 16, 2005 - A delegate from Sweden samples some local quisine at Mother's on a tour through the city.  The international tour consists of emergency management leaders from 17 different countries gathering at the Joint Field Office to see first hand how FEMA operates during a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, La, December 16, 2005 - A delegate fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Kaizen the Golden Retriever gets a good head scratch as she travels through the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge where Hope Crisis Response is setting up shop.  12 therapy dogs will be visiting displaced hurricane victims throughout the area providing stress relief and comfort.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Kaizen the Go...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Travel trailers lined up at Roehm Park and are going to being used as temporary housing for hurricane Katrina victims.  Photograph was taken from behind the former baseball back stop.  This site is one of many prepared to house displaced disaster victims throughout the city.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - FEMA Travel t...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Garfield Daniel Jr. helps prepare FEMA travel trailers at the Baton Rouge Airport 2 site.  This temporary housing park is one of four being set-up at the edge of the airport. Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Garfield Daniel...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 1, 2006 - A truck load of debris is examined as it enters the Wilkerson Disposal Site.  Cameron Parish is in the debris removal stage of recovery from Hurricane Rita, funded and supported by FEMA.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 1, 2006 - A truck load of debris...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A volunteer from Anna Marie College in Paxton, MA helps collect and remove debris from this Cameron Parish house destroyed by Hurricane Rita.  A group of 18 students drove from Massachusetts to Louisiana to help in the recovery effort.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A volunteer from Anna...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Debris is inspected as it enters by truck at a FEMA approved site.  This inspector from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers insures hazardous materials are not included in the load.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Debris is inspected a...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A resident in Cameron Parish offers their front yard as a distribution point for other local victims of Hurricane Rita to take donated items as needed.  FEMA recognizes and appreciates neighbors helping neighbors as a vital part of the recovery process after a disaster.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - A resident in Cameron...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 3, 2006 - Scott Wells, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, speaks at Intergovernmental Affairs Day at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Representatives from 18 parishes were in attendence.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 3, 2006 - Scott Wells, F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, February 4, 2006 - This newly built shed is the beginning of one Buras resident's rebuilding effort.  Having her entire house demolished by Hurricane Katrina did not persuade her to relocate.  With assistance from FEMA she plans to completely rebuild her house in the same location, this time elevating the structure by 15 feet.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Buras, LA, February 4, 2006 - This newly built she...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 8, 2006 -- As members of the legislature walk through the State Building Rotunda, they stop and view the results on display of the "Louisiana Speaks" town meeting events.  These posters reveal the public's opinions and ideas on planning issues regarding the future rebuilding and recovery of their local parishes.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 8, 2006 -- As members of...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - This barge, grounded at a broken levee, is  lifted to help workers in dismanting it. FEMA continue levee repairs in New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 24, 2006 - This barge, g...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2006 - 102 FEMA travel trailers have been set up and prepared to be occupied by local hurricane victims at Harrell Stadium in New Orleans.  Temporary housing provided by FEMA enables families displaced by the storm to live locally as they rebuild their damaged homes.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 27, 2006 - 102 FEMA trav...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - FEMA provides both mobile homes and travel trailers as temporary housing for disaster victims at various sites throughout Louisiana.  The mobile home is slighly larger than the travel trailer and is usually reserved for large families and those with medical conditions that cannot be accomodated in a travel trailer.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - FEMA provides bot...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - Belle Chasse Primary School conducts a ribbon cutting celebration to dedicate 6 modular classrooms provided by FEMA to help accomodate the student overflow of displaced hurricane victims from New Orleans.  The US Army Corp of Engineers, FEMA, School and Board Members, Parent/Teacher Organization/Association, The Plaquemines Gazette and Times Picayune were all partners in the planning and construction of these additional classrooms and were honored and thanked for their contributions at the ceremony.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, March 27, 2006 - Belle Chasse Pr...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 17, 2006 - Dan Donohue, Director of Public Affairs and Strategic Command of the National Guard based in Arlington, VA addresses local, state, and federal agencies, alongside non-governmental organizations attending the Department of Homeland Security's hurricane preparedness exercises in Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 17, 2006 - Dan...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - This self contained, propane or gasoline powered, fully functional, portable communications unit called Rapidcom is one of several recently purchased to provide internet, phone and satellite communications in the event of future disasters.  It is being used here during a full-scale exercise to test this apparatus as well as validating recently revised emergency procedures in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - Thi...

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Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- The National Guardman and trucks depart the town of Glenmore after removing debris from this community which was flooded. Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams have been recording the extent of damage caused by three consecutive storms which affected multiple counties in West Virginia. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- The National Guardman and trucks de...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Rock Island, IL, June 19, 2008 -- Pallets of bottled water are loaded in trailer trucks at the Rock Island Army Arsenal and ready for delivery as part of FEMA's Midwest response and recovery. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Rock Island, IL, June 19, 200...

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Quincy, IL, June 20, 2008 -- Fields of corn are flooded and crops may be ruined for the year by the flooding waters of the Mississippi River in southern Illinois. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Quincy, IL, June 20, 2008 -- Fields of corn are flooded and crops may ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Delton, WI, June 23, 2008 -- This is a small portion of the 297 acre Lake Delton that drained when a dam broke due to recent flooding. This lake had been a summer tourist attraction and is currently closed as repairs begin. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 22, 2008 -- Cargo ships and tankers wait off shore for the reopening of the ports in Galveston. Sea vessels have been diverted from the ports since Hurricane Ike impacted the area. The shore is lined with debris deposited by the storm.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 22, 2008 -- Cargo ships an...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hitchcock, Texas, January 20, 2010 -- The Dowden's of Hitchcock, Texas have purchased the temporary housing unit provided by FEMA located at their property for use during the repairs to their home as they recover from Hurricane Ike. The unit was purchased at the close of their 18 month lease for use as repairs continue on their permanent dwelling. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hitchcock, Texas, January 20, 2010 -- The D...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA housing unit at a residence in Texas Production Date: 01/20/2010 Caption: Hitchcock, Texas, January 20, 2010 -- The Dowden's of Hitchcock, Texas have purc... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Webster, Texas, March 31, 2010 -- Brad Harris, FEMA Disaster Recovery Manager at the Hurricane Ike Recovery Office in Texas presents the final stage in transitioning occupants of temporary housing to more permanent solutions.  The goal of the summit is to collaborate efforts between local, state and federal partners to solve the housing needs of Texas households remaining in Temporary Housing Units. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Webster, Texas, March 31, 2010 -- Brad Harr...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Recovery Manager in Texas Production Date: 03/31/2010 Caption: Webster, Texas, March 31, 2010 -- Brad Harris, FEMA Disaster Recovery Manager at t... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been placed on hundreds of private resident's sites throughout flood ravaged Minot, ND.  Because of the extreme cold temperatures experienced here throughout the winter, they are being outfitted with "Arctic Rooms" at the entrances to these manufactured houses. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units pro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Winterizing Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been pla... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 12, 2012 -- A group of Disaster Assistance Employees (DAEs), soon to become applicants to FEMA's Reservist Program, watch the video teleconference from Headquarters explaining the procedure to apply. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 12, 2012 -- A group of Disaster Assista...

The original database describes this as: Title: Reservist Program VTC Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 12, 2012 -- A group of Disaster Assistance Employees (DAEs), soon to become appl... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Chalmette High School's parking lot now houses multiple trailers that compose the St. Bernard Unified School encompassing 14 different schools into one facility as reconstruction continues.  Enrollment has grown to 550 as residents return to St. Bernard Parish.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Chalmette High ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Amtrak began service out of New Orleans today, October 9, for the first time since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the rail lines.  Amtrak is proud to restore operations to and from Union Passenger Terminal to both serve passengers and to help the city rebuild.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Amtrak began se...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 -- Louisiana State Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco leads a procession across the I-10 "Twin-Span" Bridge for the first time since Hurricane Katrina damaged it on August 29, 2005.  Repairs were made in record time helping Louisiana on the road to recovery.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, October 14, 2005 -- Louisiana State G...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, October 25, 2005 - This is the diagnostic x-ray and minor surgery suite of the Mobile Medical Unit located in Plaquemines Parish.  FEMA provides this transportable clinic, medical staff, equipment and pharmaceuticals, as well as medical care, all free of charge to communities affected by disasters.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, October 25, 2005 - This is the d...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - This bridge in Empire, LA is still closed almost 60 days after Hurricane Katrina came through the area.  Efforts are currently underway to remove these vessels from the highway.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - This bridge in Empi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - Fishing boats are scattered and damaged.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, October 25, 2005 - Fishing boats are s...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Barus, LA, October 25, 2005 - This cemetary in Barus, LA received significant damage as gravesites were tossed and blown open.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Barus, LA, October 25, 2005 - This cemetary in Bar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Air quality is measured by gauges monitored by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), USACE (United States Corps of Engineers) and LDEQ (Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality) at the Plaquemines Parish Debris Grinding Station.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - Air quality is meas...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge continues to rest on top of the levee wall in Empire, LA.  Efforts are underway to lift the stranded barge by use of cranes and inflatable bladders.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Empire, LA, December 7, 2005 - This barge continue...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Chalmette High School plays host to the St. Bernard Unified School which provides education to the students of 14 different area schools in this one facility.  The school is composed of several trailers in the parking lot and a portion of the second floor of the high school.  As residents return to St. Bernard Parish, the students now have a place to attend.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Chalmette, LA, December 16, 2005 - Chalmette High ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - New Orleans Police provide escort and safe passage through the streets for an impromptu parade of employees celebrating the reopening of their law firm.  As residents return and businesses reopen, recovery is celebrated, New Orleans style.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - New Orleans P...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - An international tour consisting of emergency management leaders from 17 countries gather and eat lunch at New Orleans' famous eatery Mother's. The group is here to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and to benefit from FEMA's operating procedures during a disaster recovery effort.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 16, 2005 - An internatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Workers deliver sheet rock to replace damaged walls from the flood waters of Hurricane Katrina.  Rebuilding of area businesses, with the help of FEMA, continues throughout New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, December 20, 2005 - Workers deliv...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Temporary housing provided by FEMA at the Baton Rouge Airport Sites is not limited to travel trailers. Modular buildings are also incorporated in the landscape to provide housing for the displaced hurricane victims.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - Temporary housi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - FEMA travel trailers are being set-up and made ready for the temporary housing of hurricane victims. Preparation continues for additional trailers to be placed at the Baton Rouge Airport sites.  Thousands of New Orleans residents remain displaced due to hurricane Katrina and the breech in the levees.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 4, 2006 - FEMA travel tra...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressional staff briefing is conducted at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge regarding recovery efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressiona...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA, January 25, 2006 - A procession of government vehichles, refridgerated trucks and police escort depart from the FEMA Disaster Mortuary Response Team's (DMORT) facility.  The trailers are carrying the re-casketed remains that were disintered by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to their original resting places.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA, January 25, 2006 - A procession of g...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA, January 25, 2006 - A team of workers from FEMA's Disaster Mortuary Response Team (DMORT), state and local officials prepare to receive the newly re-casketed remains of the deceased that were disintered by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  The caskets were transported by refridgerated trucks from the temporary morgue in Carville to where the remains originated.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Carville, LA, January 25, 2006 - A team of workers...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2006 - Newly appointed Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson, speaks to employees at the Baton Rouge Joint Field Office.  This "All Hands" meeting served as a vehicle to introduce Jamieson and his goals for recovery throughout the 4 states affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, February 2, 2006 - Newly appointe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, February 4, 2006 - Rows of travel trailers are being fitted with plumbing and electric power as part of the installation process in Plaquemines Parish.  FEMA-provided temporary housing enables displaced residents to return to this part of south Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Belle Chasse, LA, February 4, 2006 - Rows of trave...

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