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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks the electrical system as part of the pre-lease inspection.  FEMA Temporary Housing Units are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm.  George Armstrong. /FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at Temporary Housing Unit, Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- During a door-to-door outreach in Choctaw County, FEMA Community Relations workers Steve Huffstutler and Jane Brom (Lead) refer to list of homes damaged by the deadly tornado of April 24 and attempts to contact each resident to tell them about available FEMA services and assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- During a door-to...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State Community Relations Workers in Mississippi Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- During a door-to-door outreach in C... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representatives Rusty Standerfer, Jimmie Robinson, and Gary Lammers(Resident Engineer) monitor debris haulers for appropriate content and safety of contractor workers. FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers Oversee Debris Removal in MS Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Qualit... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At a  Choctaw County damaged home, FEMA Community Relations Specialist Steve Huffstutler speaks with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency worker Todd Demuth as they do a door to door outreach to inform all potential storm survivors about FEMA disaster services.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At a Choctaw Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State Community Relations Workers at Damage Site Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At a Choctaw County damaged home, ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (right) speaks with FEMA Public Assistance Debris Specialist Ray White(left) and Mississippi Emergency Management Field Coordinator Tom Taylor. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) at Public Assistance (PA) Applicant's Briefing in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss.... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Yogi Howell is on the phone at the placement site of the first FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Holmes County.  These Units are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who lost homes in the storm.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at First Temporary Unit in Holmes County, Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assista... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  FEMA contractors are setting up the first FEMA short term housing unit in Yazoo City in front of the home made unlivable by the April 24 tornado. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services can be a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA con...

The original database describes this as: Title: First FEMA Short Term Housing Unit Set up in Yazoo Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA contractors are s... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Representative Rick Kennedy speaks with the contractor equipment operator as Corps Quality Assurance Representative Johnathan Silas observes.  FEMA has mission assigned the Corps to facilitate April 24 tornado debris removal.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers at Debris Dump Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- US Army Corps of Engineers ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (left of center) and Yazoo City Mayor(right) are attending a Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing" which provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- In Holmes County community of Ebenezer, AmeriCorps members of  Washington Conservation Corps Brittany Steinbacker, Sarah Voss and Janna Sargent repair fences destroyed by the tornado of April 24.  FEMA and AmeriCorps are partners in disaster response.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- In Holmes ...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorps Members Repair Fence in Holmes County, MS Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- In Holmes County community of Eben... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Part of the community's public building complex is a 7,200 square foot tornado safe room, built with a FEMA grant.  According to Ed Craven, McClain County emergency manager, the safe room can provide protection for up to 900 people.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Part of th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community tornado shelter in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Part of the community's public building complex is a 7,... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- The entire side of an industrial building, approximately 40 feet high by 400 feet long, is caved in and twisted by the force of a tornado that struck on May 10.  The eastern half of the state was swept by storms that produced 22 confirmed ornadoes.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- The en...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- The entire side of an industrial building, approximately... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Two members of a Caddo Electric Cooperative line crew assist in the stringing of power lines through heavy brush in rough terrain, restoring service to a neighborhood left without power by a tornado trhat struck the area on May 10.  Electrical service was interrupted in many areas affected by 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Equipment and workers in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Two members of a Caddo Electric Coo... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Residence discuss neighborhood damage with  local and federal Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist's (PDA). The June 17, 2010 EF4 tornado caused severe damage to dozens of homes. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Residence di...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA teams speaks with residents in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Residence discuss neighborhood damage with ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew Feeney of New York State OEM addresses the attendees of the applicant briefing. FEMA is providing aid in the recovery from the damaging winds that tore through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- Andrew Feeney of New ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr discusses strategy with Larry O'Reilly and  Theo Joseph of FEMA following the Applicant Brief held at New York City's OEM. FEMA is mobilized in the effort to repair the damage sustained by the tornadoes and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA and New York State Represenatives listen to questions and concerns from NYC Parks and Recreation Officials at a kickoff meeting. FEMA is providing aid in the recovery from the damaging winds that tore through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA and ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 11/03/2010 in New York Production Date: 11/03/2010 Caption: Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA and New York State... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials make sure everything is in order with New York State officials after the Applicant Briefing held at the New York City OEM. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that blew through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials make s... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA's Doug Westermann speaks to Ed Feldman of NYC Parks and Recreation after the NYC Parks kickoff meeting. FEMA is assisting NYC Parks and Recreation in the recovery from the tornados and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA's Do...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 11/03/2010 in New York Production Date: 11/03/2010 Caption: Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA's Doug Westermann ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011  -  Volunteers collect debris along Duquesne Street, after an EF-5 tornado struck the cities of Joplin and Duquesne on May 22. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Volunteers co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers cleaning at Duquesne Street, Joplin Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 25, 2011 - Volunteers collect debris along Duquesne St... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Grand Forks neighborhood still flooded after the Red River flood waters came though the town. FEMA/Mike Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April 1, 1997 - Aerial of Gr...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/15/1997 -- Newly filled sandbags are moved around by truck to a levee that's being raised.  The entire community is working with volunteers to protect neighborhoods from the rising waters of the Red River of the North.  FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/15/1997 -- Newly filled sandbag...

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[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 01, 1997 -  Debris builds up as residents muck out their homes. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, May 01, 1997 - Debris build...

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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Brothers Category: Feature Place: Honorable Mention FeatureSean Williams, left is an eleven-year-old military dependent enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Shown together with his younger brother Nathan, age 7, this symbolizes his often despondent role of "big brother." Despite the limitations caused by his Severe Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, Sean is still looked up to by his younger brother

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998 Title: Brothers Category...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Tana Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Premier, WV, May 9, 2002 -- Jacob Garfield stands outside his neighbor's flood ravaged home in McDowell County, West Virginia.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Premier, WV, May 9, 2002 -- ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Coalwood, WV, May 18, 2002 -- Alonzo Perry, Jr. stands grim faced in the aftermath of the May 2, 2002 flash flood that wreaked havoc in southern West Virginia, northern Virginia, and eastern Kentucky.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides] Coalwood, WV, May 18, 2002 -...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volunteer Red Cross worker receives a tetnus shot before working in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The volunteer, who lived in the park, returns to help other residents. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 9, 2005 -- A volu...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison touring temporary relief center at "The Apple Center" . Paulison speaks with family and praises local community effort.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 9, 2005 -- Acting F...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electricity workers restore power to tornado ravaged neighborhood. Houses, power, and roads damaged by tornado. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- Electri...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEM...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce Huggins, a tornado survivor, holding baby Jazmin. Joyce and her mother were thrown out of their mobile home by the tornado. The next day she gave birth to Jazmine. Leif skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Boonevill, IN, November 12, 2005 -- Joyce ...

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[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastbrooke mobile home park being cleared of destroyed homes. FEMA assists local government with aid for debris removal. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] November 23, 2005, Evansville, IN -- Eastb...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hundreds of trees destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15 surround a solitary home which was demolished by flying limbs and tree trunks.  The damages and losses caused to hundreds of homes and several businesses affected by this storm system were declared eligible for federal assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hun...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hundreds of trees destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15 surround a solitary home which was demolished by flying limbs and tree trunks.  The damages and losses caused to hundreds of homes and several businesses affected by this storm system were declared eligible for federal assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hun...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mason, OK, January 15, 2006 -- Brandon Speir, Steve Worley, and Dick Ladd of the I.X.L. VFD watch a firebreak to make sure it doesn't "slop over" and start burning more pasture and timber.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mason, OK, January 15, 2006 -- Brandon Speir,...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Springer, OK, January 16, 2006 -- Firefighters from Oklahoma, North Carolina, Virginia, and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Department do a controlled burnout operation to contain a fire that eventually burned 350 acres. Since November over 400,000 acres have burned in Oklahoma.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Springer, OK, January 16, 2006 -- Firefighter...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Springer, OK, January 16, 2006 -- Firefighters from Oklahoma, North Carolina, Virginia, and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Department do a burnout operation to contain a fire that eventually burned 350 acres. Over 400,000 acres in Oklahoma have burned since November.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Springer, OK, January 16, 2006 -- Firefighter...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Springer, OK, January 16, 2006 -- Firefighters from Oklahoma, North Carolina, Virginia, and the U.S Fish and Wildlife Department do a controlled burnout operation to contain a fire that eventually burned 350 acres. Since November over 400,000 acres have burned in Oklahoma.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Springer, OK, January 16, 2006 -- Firefighter...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 -- Public Works Director Myke Praul points out floodwalls to Nappa City engineers and mitigation specialist Diane Earl of FEMA. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, Feb. 14, 2006 - Town Engineer Myke Praul meets FEMA specialist Diane Earl to discuss his flooding plan for the town. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Yountville, CA, F...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Feb., 22, 2006 - FEMA PIO John Treanor is interviewed by ABC 10 NEWS about recovery efforts regarding recent flooding  around Solano County. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-7-06 -- A FEMA representative talks to a resident of Caruthersville, Missouri about debris removal.  The town was hit by a  tornado on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-7-06 --...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN --  April 07, 2006 -- FEMA workers seting up their office in a vacant 61,000 sq. ft. store which is being converted for a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO was converted within two days from a vacant building into a fully operating office space for the estimated 150 FEMA workers who will be assisting victims of recent tornados. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Jackson, TN -- April 07, 2006 -- FEMA w...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 -- A Skid Steer moves tree debris from private property over to a street's right-of-way so county crews are able to load it onto dump trucks and haul it to a landfill. Among the losses caused by a powerful tornado that struck the community on April 2nd are hundreds of trees that once graced lawns and streets thoughout the community.  FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 -- A Skid ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 --  Janet L. Sanders, a Building and Planning Superintendent for the City of Jackson, Missouri, is writing a condemnation notice for a house destroyed by the tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 --...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 --  A Dyer County resident looks at the place where a house once stood, it was destroyed by the F-3 tornado that struck West and Middle Tennessee. The boy was helping salvage momentos for their friends. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo.

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Dyersburrg, TN, April 8, 2006 -- A Dyer...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-9-06 -  A Red Cross volunteer provides a resident of Caruthersville, Missouri with water and snacks.  The Disaster Relief as been traveling through town bringing water and snacks to residents affected by the tornado that swept through town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-9-06 - ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 -- Congresswoman JoAnn Emerson, R-MO attends a meeting with FEMA and Army Corps of Engineers to discuss temporary housing for the residents in Caruthersville, MO affected by the tornado.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-11-06 -...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garage sale" sign written on a door and left by a resident. Middle Tennessee was recently hit by a series of tornadoes that damaged homes and office buildings. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Gallatin, TN, April 15, 2006 -- A "garag...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-15-06 -- Chuck Clark, an Army Corps of Engineers contractor, surveyes the land to be used for temporary trailer and mobile home sites in Caruthersville, MO. A tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-15-06 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -- Buck Katt, FEMA Special assistant greets Senator Kit Bond, R-MO upon his arrival in the the town of Caruthersville, MO. Senator Bond was in town to see the damage caused by a tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-17-06 -...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  A FEMA official helps a disaster victim with information at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center established in a parking lot.  The Mobile Centers travel to the 15 declared counties eligible for FEMA aid after a series of tornados struck the state.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- A...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 --  Glen Sachtleben, Middle Tennessee Liaison stands ready to assist clients who suffered damages in recent tornados at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center.  FEMA uses busses with sophisticated sattelite communications to bring information and assistance to communities across the state. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Hendersonville, TN, April 18, 2006 -- G...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 --  FCO Tom Costello hands Mayor Diane Sayre of Caruthersville, MO the key to a new FEMA manufactured home as Presiding Commissioner, Charle Mass, looks on.  Both Sayre and Mass then presented the keys to residents who lost homes when a tornado hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-20-06 -...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Electric trucks work throughout neighborhoods impacted by recent heavy rain.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Electric tru...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- --Local Firefighter Michael Hughes, left, shows Small Business Administration representative Daniel Castillo, damage caused during recent heavy rains during a Preliminary Damage Assessment that is taking place with local and state emergency officials on May 19, 2006.  Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- --Local Fire...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Tewskbury, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams attend a briefing at the local  Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency  emergency operations center on May 19, 2006.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Tewskbury, MA, May 19, 2006 -- Members of...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency preliminary damage assessment team, Kim Pham, right, gathers information from Bridgete Shaheen of the Lazarus House about the damages she received as a result of heavy rains in recent days.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lawrence, MA, May 19, 2006 -- A member of...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- This road was damaged and flooded by recent heavy rains and remains overrun with water.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 -- This road wa...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006--Federal Emergency Management Agency representative Darla Chafin, right, talks with local resident Deborah Belair about damages incurred during the recent heavy rains. Damage assessments were being done in areas to determine if federal assistance will be available to residents.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Lebanon, ME, May 20, 2006--Federal Emerge...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006--Raymond Woitkiewicz, a preliminary damage assessor for the Federal Emergency Management Agency talks to local resident Gregg Pugh about damages sustained by recent heavy rains.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Plum Island, MA, May 20 2006--Raymond Woi...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Moss Bluff, Louisiana, 31 October 2006 -- State Individual Assistance (IA) team lead Connie Mincey (left) and FEMA IA team lead Gary Grabow talk to a Calcasieu Parish homeowner about recent damage resulting from heavy storms in southwest Louisiana. FEMA/Robert J. Alvey

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Moss Bluff, Louisiana, 31 October 2006 --...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, November 8, 2006 -- This home and section of Snohomish was flooded when the Snohomish River breached its levee.  Record rains have swollen many western Washington Rivers and levee breaches and are flooding roads, property and towns. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Snohomish, WA, No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 12-15-06 -- This home is in danger of falling into the Snohomish River from the flooding and bank erosion of the November Flood Waters.  Several homes have already fallen into the river and FEMA had opened Recovery centers to help victims.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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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, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Monroe, WA, 12-20-06 -- Disaster applicants Marilynn and Duane Hendrickson receive assistance with their FEMA application from FEMA Application Specialists Bruce Haley and Sheldon Tarasut.  FEMA opened the DRC's to help Flood Victims with their FEMA applications.  Many people are still with out power and a place to stay.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Monroe, WA, 12-20...

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Republican majority leader, Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich deplanes a Gulfstream C-20B onto Grand Forks, Air Force Base, North Dakota, to view the damage done to Grand Forks, North Dakota, and East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Severe flooding due to an unusual snowfall, which melted away, ravaged both cities. Residents were forced to evacuate the cities to nearby shelter locations. The Air Base personnel housed nearly 3,000 people in emergency shelters, as well as taken many people into their own homes

Republican majority leader, Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich deplan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Grand Forks State: North Dakota (ND) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Cohen A. Young, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-20-07 -- A FEMA worker checks out the 60 feet of bank erosion from the November Flooding that is endangering these homes.  Residents are asking for a Mitigation project to save their homes.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Gold Bar, WA, 1-2...

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

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 --  The newest Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today in a heavily damaged area.  DRCs are set up to help affected residents through the FEMA recovery process.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 -- Th...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] The Villages, Fla.,  February 6, 2007 -- Residents enter the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center.  FEMA sets up DRCs to help residents that are affected by disasters through the FEMA recovery process.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] The Villages, Fla., February 6, 2007 --...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 -- Technicians are working rapidly to remove trees damaged and felled by the recent tornadoes.  Damaged trees can fall at any time and must be taken down as soon as possible.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, Fla., February 6, 2007 -- Tec...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA sets up generators and ventilation systems so that their Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are completely self-sufficient.  FEMA DRCs must be operational under all situations and conditions following a disaster. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA set...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lake County, FL, February 9, 2007 -- FEMA Director David Paulison (left) is interviewed by NBC Nightly News outside FEMA's Lake Mack Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  Director Paulison was in Florida to check on the progress of the recovery following the recent tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] The Villages, FL, February 11, 2007 -- Members of Boy Scout Troop 351 out of Wildwood, Fla. hand out flyers with information about FEMA programs at a local store.  Volunteer agencies are an important part of the process of recovery from disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] The Villages, FL, February 11, 2007 -- M...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 12, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) speaks with Wendy Spencer (center), CEO of Volunteer Florida at a volunteer recognition event today in Lady Lake.  Volunteer organizations are an important part of the response to and recovery from the central Florida tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 13, 2007 -- A FEMA contractor places concrete blocks in the process of siting this travel trailer in Lady Lake.  FEMA provides travel trailers as temporary housing to residents that can no longer live in their homes due to disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 13, 2007 -- A FE...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Jesse Munoz (right) listens to a report from one of his staff during his daily briefing.  The FCO is FEMA's lead person in the field during a disaster.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] undetermined, FL, February 14, 2007 -- F...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lake County, FL, February 15, 2007 -- FEMA representative Walter Davis (rear facing) explains the present condition of the travel trailer he is leasing to Konstantine Medtcalfe. Mr. Medtcalfe and his family lost their home in the central Florida tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lake County, FL, February 15, 2007 -- FE...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- One of several cars damaged by roof rocks blown by the recent tornadoes.  The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Alabama.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- One of ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- A local volunteer cooks chicken breasts to help feed disaster relief workers and other volunteers at the Enterprise High School. Volunteers are an invaluable component in the response to disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- A local...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Ganell Bottomlee leaves information at a house destroyed by the recent Alabama tornadoes.  CR personnel go directly to neighborhoods affected by disasters to make sure people know about FEMA programs and to help them register with FEMA.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) Director Charley English (center) briefs Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue (left, front) on the tornadoes that stuck Americus recently. FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Bolch (right)is also present.  Several Counties in Georgia have been declared federal disaster areas.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 6, 2007 -- Georgia Em...

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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 Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- Power company workers install new powerlines downed by the Georgia tornadoes.  The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- Power com...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- Workers use front end loaders to push vegetative waste into a large pile at the temporary debris site located at the Sumter County airport while another worker uses a grader to keep the road level.  The Georgia tornadoes created a large amount of vegetative and construction debris.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- Workers u...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- Workers pick up debris left by the Georgia tornadoes using a front shovel.  The debris will be moved to a collection site and then be disposed of.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- Workers p...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 12, 2007 -- An EMT and a doctor push a new patient into the temporary emergency room across the street from the damaged Sumter Regional Hospital.  The hospital was badly damaged by the recent Georgia tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 12, 2007 -- An EMT a...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 12, 2007 -- Lt. Governor Casey Cagle (plaid shirt) tours the temporary hospital facilities set up across the street from the damaged Sumter Regional Hospital.  The hospital was badly damaged by the recent Georgia tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 12, 2007 -- Lt. Gove...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 12, 2007 -- Interior of the temporary triage and registration tent across the street from the damaged Sumter Regional Hospital.  The hospital was badly damaged by the recent Georgia tornadoes.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 12, 2007 -- Interior...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Eagle Pass, TX, April 26, 2007 -- Federal and State preliminary damage assessment team members meet school officials and insurance agents at the Rosita Valley Elementary School. The school was heavily damaged by an April 24, 2007 tornado. Earl Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Eagle Pass, TX, April 26, 2007 -- Federa...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Eagle Pass, TX, April 28, 2007 -- Members of the 436th Chemical Co., Texas National Guard, distribute tarps, water and ice to residents next to the damaged Rosita Valley elementary School. FEMA provided the tarps, the state provided the water and ice. Earl Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Eagle Pass, TX, April 28, 2007 -- Member...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ,  May 5, 2007- Resident, Hadley Nittleford talks about impact of nor'easter storm in his community to FEMA Community Relations field workers. FEMA Community Relations teams continue to deliver disaster information to residents effected by the storm.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Bound Brook, NJ,  May 6, 2007 --  Red Cross volunteer, Terry Lewis talks with Anna Torres at the Red Cross shelter in Bound Brook. Anna and her family are staying there while her father makes repairs to their home which was heavily damaged by the nor'easter storm that struck the East coast.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Bound Brook, NJ, May ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 11, 2007 --- Greensburg Mayor Lonnie McCollum (center, hat in hand) prays with the people of his community at the first Greensburg Town Hall Meeting on Friday.  The tent was erected so people have a place to meet.  FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, May 11, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Stanberry, MO, 5-18-2006  --  A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) employee talks to a homeowner about damage her home received during a recent flood that affected a large part of northwest Missouri.  FEMA employees are working with State emergency management team members to assess the amount of damage that has occurred. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Stanberry, MO, 5-18-2006 -- A FEMA Indi...

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[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ,  May 18, 2007 -- A Volunteer from the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation removes an auto tire from a resident's basement as part of the flood clean up.  Residents in need of assistance can call 2-1-1,  a national number designated by the FCC for health and human services and NJ disaster preparedness and recovery services to obtain free home cleanups.  Paterson was heavily impacted by flooding due to the nor'easter storm.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding] Paterson, NJ, May 18,...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Pam Handley and Luci Messina paint wood areas in their walls to eliminate the mold smell from the flood waters.  They had to remove moldy wall board, insulation, and treat the wood with mold killer before painting.  FEMA provides an Individuals Assistance Program to help individuals recover from a disaster.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Pam Handley and ...

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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 and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-07 -- Community Relations Specialists, Richard Farrington and Luis Miranda point to the high water line of this home that is under repair from the flooding.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-07 -- Community Relation...

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