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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain manager Richard Stickler shows a flood map to Mai Trinh at a meeting for the Vietnamese community. Translators were present to help local Vietnamese citizens understand the new maps. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain ma...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, July 24, 2008 -- Various members of the Jackson County community gather at the groundbreaking of the St. Martin High School. MS TRO Public Assistance Section Chief Randy Walker represented FEMA at the event. The FEMA-funded project will use similar building techniques as D'Iberville High School, which began construction several months earlier. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, July 24, 2008 -- Various member...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 --A wetland area in Deslisle is shown free from debris and marsh grass has begun to regrow. This contrasts with the scene from an October 2007 photo that showed the wooded area littered with debris. FEMA funded the restoration of the area. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 --A wet...

The original database describes this as: Title: Restored Marsh in Deslisle, MS Production Date: 02/19/2009 Caption: Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 --A wetland area in Deslisle is shown free from debris ... More

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss, October 23, 2007 -- Construction wor...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, Nov. 14, 2007 -- Construction crews build the new 164, 575 square foot D'Iberville High School.  FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, Nov. 14, 2007 -- Construction c...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, MS, August 15, 2008 -- St. Vincent De Paul Catholic school is almost ready to open. The elementary was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and FEMA funded the rebuilding. Students will begin the school year in the new school on Aug. 20. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Long Beach, MS, August 15, 2008 -- St. Vincent De ...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at the Groundbreaking of the new Gulfport Municipal Complex, which will house police administration, municipal court and city services. The structure will contain a FEMA 361 shelter for first responders and is being built with mitigation and public assistance funds. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Groundbreaking for Gulfport Municipal Complex Production Date: 05/04/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at th... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , July 23, 2009 --Darrin Ivey, emergency management team lead for Biloxi Regional Hospital, demonstrates how to use a ham radio. The hospital acquired the radios after Hurricane Katrina to improve communications for future storms. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , July 23, 2009 --Darrin Ivey...

The original database describes this as: Title: Biloxi Regional Hospital prepares for Hurricane Season Production Date: 07/23/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , July 23, 2009 --Darrin Ivey, emergency management t... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 14, 2008--Hurricane Katrina destroyed the front wall of the Old Brick House in Biloxi, as well as the staircase to the second floor and the back porch. The Old Brick House is one of the few remaining buildings built prior to the Civil War in Biloxi and FEMA is overseeing its restoration, along with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 14, 2008--Hurricane Katrina de...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, April 18, 2008 -- Representatives for the Feed My Sheep nutrition center celebrate the groundbreaking of its new facility. The original building was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding will include funding from FEMA. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, April 18, 2008 -- Representatives fo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 25, 2008 -- Benjamin "Alec" Watson has been named acting Director of the Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office, replacing outgoing Director Sid Melton. Watson has served as MS TRO Chief of Staff since 2006. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 25, 2008 -- Benjamin "Alec" Watso...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 --Operations specialist Mark Reyes points out a newly planted Bald Cypress tree in a Wetland area that had previously been covered by debris. FEMA Operations and the U. S. Coast Guard oversaw the planting of 400 trees in the area as part of a project to restore the wetland. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 --Opera...

The original database describes this as: Title: Newly planted trees as part of marsh restoration in Mississippi Production Date: 02/19/2009 Caption: Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 --Operations specialis... More

Fifth anniversary of the operation of the Bubble Chamber. Left to right (standing): Jim Shand, Luis Alvarez, Bob Watt, Glen Eckman, Dick Blumberg, Duane Norgren, Rob Smits. Frank Barrera, and Paul Hernandez (seated). Photo taken March 24, 1964. Morgue 1964-14 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Fifth anniversary of the operation of the Bubble Chamber. Left to righ...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 14, 2008 -- Hurricane Katrina destroyed the front wall of the Old Brick House in Biloxi, as well as the staircase to the second floor and the back porch. The Old Brick House is one of the few remaining buildings built prior to the Civil War in Biloxi and FEMA is overseeing its restoration, along with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, January 14, 2008 -- Hurricane Katrina ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, 02/20/2008 -- During the first Alternative Housing Pilot Program Grantee Conference, attendees toured a Mississippi Cottage. The conference lasted two days and included representatives from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas' AHPP programs. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, 02/20/2008 -- During the first Alterna...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 18, 2008 -- Construction on this home in Biloxi is almost finished. The house is being built to meet elevation requirements. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 18, 2008 -- Construction on this ...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Picayune, Miss. , December 6, 2008 --Students raise the flag during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new West Hancock Elementary School. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Picayune, Miss. , December 6, 2008 --Studen...

The original database describes this as: Title: Picayune, Mississippi opens new elementary school Production Date: 12/06/2008 Caption: Picayune, Miss. , December 6, 2008 --Students raise the flag during a ri... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , December 19, 2008 -- A member of the local media shoots the scene as children of the future Bay-Waveland Upper Elementary School play in the dirt following a groundbreaking ceremony for the new school. The 88,000 square-foot facility is being funded with FEMA Public Assistance funds. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , December 19, 2008 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Groundbreaking of Bay-Waveland Upper Elementary School Production Date: 12/19/2008 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , December 19, 2008 -- A member of the local m... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - D'Iberville, Miss. , May 18, 2009 --The new D'Iberville High School opened its doors to students in February 2009. The school includes a hurricane shelter and was a partnered mitigation and public assistance project. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - D'Iberville, Miss. , May 18, 2009 --The new...

The original database describes this as: Title: D'Iberville High School Production Date: 05/18/2009 Caption: D'Iberville, Miss. , May 18, 2009 --The new D'Iberville High School opened its doors to students i... More

Cans are loaded into the sphere for the 72-inch bubble chamber. Left to right: Ross Lamb (Mechanical Equipment), Frank Barrera (mechanical engineering), Mel West (mechanical equipment), Herb Johnson (mechanical shops), Joe Holdener (mechanical shops), Lou Sylvia (mechanical equipment), Robbie Smits (physics research), and Bob Stagner (plant services), taken January 1959. Morgue 1959-29 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Cans are loaded into the sphere for the 72-inch bubble chamber. Left t...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 13, 2008 -- The Hurricane Camille Memorial in Biloxi was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina. It was recently restored by the city of Biloxi. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 13, 2008 -- The Hurricane Camil...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, November 21, 2007 -- At the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Josephe's Hall, part of Our Lady Academy, a sign denotes that the project was made possible through FEMA, MEMA and local partners. School officials signed the contract to build the school during the ceremony. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, November 21, 2007 -- At the gro...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 13, 2008 -- A sign notes that the St. Michael's Catholic Church is now open. The church received heavy damage as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 13, 2008 -- A sign notes that t...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Long Beach, Miss. , June 17, 2009 --The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park Campus Library reopened last year. USM is renovating several buildings with more than $26 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Long Beach, Miss. , June 17, 2009 --The Uni...

The original database describes this as: Title: University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus Library Production Date: 06/17/2009 Caption: Long Beach, Miss. , June 17, 2009 --The University of Southern... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Beach umbrellas and sunbathers dot the beach in Biloxi.  After Hurricane Katrina, the beach was covered in debris but it has since received a face lift and tourists have returned. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Beach umbrellas and...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Diamondhead, Miss. , October 22, 2008 -- Each week Habitat for Humanity's Bay-Waveland Chapter holds an open house of a Mississippi Cottage newly made permanent with the help of FEMA Long Term Community Recovery staff in Mississippi. The modifications increase the square footage of the modular unit, meet local zoning requirements, and place the cottage on a permanent foundation. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Diamondhead, Miss. , October 22, 2008 -- Ea...

The original database describes this as: Title: Permanent Mississippi Cottage Production Date: 10/22/2008 Caption: Diamondhead, Miss. , October 22, 2008 -- Each week Habitat for Humanity's Bay-Waveland Chapt... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Jan. 9, 2009 -- Acting Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office Director Alec Watson speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bay St. Louis Fire station. The 12,000 square-foot fire station will be built with funding from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant program and will be able to house up to 68 first-responders for 36 hours during a catastrophic event. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Jan. 9, 2009 -- Acti...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bay St. Louis Fire Station Ground Breaking Production Date: 01/09/2009 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Jan. 9, 2009 -- Acting Mississippi Transitional Recovery... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , June 29, 2009 --FEMA Mississippi TRO employees load donated food into a truck for the Twelve Baskets Food Bank in Gulfport. TRO employees collected 2,010 pounds of food for the June Government-wide "Warm Up to Giving" food drive and will continue to collect food throughout the summer. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , June 29, 2009 --FEMA Missis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Employees Participate in "Warm Up to Giving" food drive Production Date: 06/29/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , June 29, 2009 --FEMA Mississippi TRO employees loa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , August 6, 2009 --Logistics section employee Don Martin picks up trash along the beach. The logistics section cleaned up approximately 200 pounds of trash during a recent team building activity. Mississippi Recovery Office employees have been helping the community this summer through food drives, blood drives and other activities. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , August 6, 2009 --Logistics ...

The original database describes this as: Title: MSRO employees help the community Production Date: 08/06/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , August 6, 2009 --Logistics section employee Don Martin picks up trash al... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 9, 2007 -- Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Kenneth A. Harris briefs the media on the day's events at the beginning of a media tour of wet debris removal sites. FEMA funds marine debris removal, which the Coast Guard oversees.  Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 9, 2007 -- Coast Guard Chief P...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, July 28, 2008 -- D'Iberville, Miss., July 28, 2008--Progress continues on the 164,575 square foot new D'Iberville High School. This Partnered Mitigation Project, funded by FEMA's HMGP and PA programs, will include a storm shelter. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, July 28, 2008 -- D'Iberville, Mis...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, MS, July 31, 2008 - -FEMA housing advisor Bobby Russell gives a NOAA Weather Radio to Gloria Thompson. FEMA is issuing weather radios to all applicants still living in FEMA travel trailers and mobile homes in Mississippi. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, MS, July 31, 2008 - -FEMA housing advi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Boats are docked at the harbor once again. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Boats are d...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Joggers and motorists travel the Highway 90 Bridge between Biloxi and Ocean Springs. The bridge opened last November after the previous one was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Joggers and motoris...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, August 18, 2008 -- Students attend classes at the temporary site of South Hancock Elementary School. The new school will open this year and combine Charles B. Murphy and Gulfview Elementary Schools, which were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA public assistance funds are being used to fund the new school. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

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

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Purvis, Miss. , October 3, 2008 -- Rows and rows of bottles of water fill the Purvis Warehouse, ready to be shipped to disasters around the country. Recently, the Warehouse was audited and received a rating of 98. 8 percent of inventory, the highest of any warehouse audited. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Purvis, Miss. , October 3, 2008 -- Rows and...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bottles of Water at the Purvis Warehouse in Mississippi Production Date: 10/03/2008 Caption: Purvis, Miss. , October 3, 2008 -- Rows and rows of bottles of wat... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A representative from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency teaches community floodplain managers about elevation certificates. NFIP experts from FEMA and MEMA teamed up to teach the class. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A repres...

The original database describes this as: Title: NFIP elevation class in Mississippi Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A representative from the Mississippi Emergency Man... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Delisle, MS, October 9, 2007 -- FEMA operations specialist Mark Reyes points out a debris field that was discovered last spring in a wetland area near St. Louis Bay. FEMA is funding the wet debris removal project.  Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Delisle, MS, October 9, 2007 -- FEMA operations sp...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 14, 2007 -- Construction crews work at the site of the new 164,575 square foot D'Iberville High School. FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, November 14, 2007 -- Construction...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, November 14, 2007 -- A construction person works on the foundation of the new 164,575 square foot D'Iberville High School.  FEMA is funding the construction of a storm shelter within the new school, which is scheduled to be completed in January 2009. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss, November 14, 2007 -- A construc...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, January 18, 2008 -- Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson and Acting Associate Deputy Administrator for FEMA's Gulf Coast Recovery Office Jim Stark on the porch of a Mississippi Cottage with MEMA deputy project manager Keith Campbell, at the staging area for the Mississippi Alternative Housing Program. Johnson and Stark toured several sites on the Gulf Coast as part of a visit to assess the recovery progress.  FEMA/Jennifer Smits

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, January 18, 2008 -- Deputy Administr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, 02/14/2008 -- Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding Donald Powell addresses the first-annual Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Conference. More than 100 people attended the two-day event, which included guest-speakers discussing a number of recovery topics.  Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, 02/14/2008 -- Federal Coordinat...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Beauvoir, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Beauvoir, the last home of Jefferson Davis, held its re dedication ceremony in June 2008 and is now open to the public again after extensive restoration. Beauvoir was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina and FEMA helped fund the restoration. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Beauvoir, MS, August 14, 2008 -- Beauvoir, the las...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, August 18, 2008 -- Gulfview Elementary was damaged beyond repair, although the oldest building on the school campus still stands. The school will be replaced by South Hancock Elementary School, which is being funded by FEMA Public Assistance funds. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

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

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Diamondhead, Miss. , Oct. 30, 2008 -- The Mississippi Gulf Coast chapter of the American Red Cross recently presented FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) representative Kelly Lees with a certificate of appreciation for the work the VAL's have done to help Hancock County Hurricane Katrina victims. The VAL's were also presented with a certificate for their work in Jackson County. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Diamondhead, Miss. , Oct. 30, 2008 -- The M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Voluntary Agency Liaisons receive certificate of appreciation Production Date: 10/30/2008 Caption: Diamondhead, Miss. , Oct. 30, 2008 -- The Mississippi Gulf C... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , March 23, 2009 -- Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward talks to employees of the Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office after an all-hands meeting. Ward visited the TRO and spoke to employees at an all-hands meeting. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , March 23, 2009 -- Acting FE...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi TRO All Hands Meeting Production Date: 03/23/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , March 23, 2009 -- Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward talks to employee... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hattiesburg, Miss. , May 12, 2009 -- Construction crews work on Hattiesburg fire station. It is one of the few remaining projects in Forrest County's recovery from Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA/Jennifer Smits

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hattiesburg, Miss. , May 12, 2009 -- Constr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hattiesburg Fire Station construction Production Date: 05/12/2009 Caption: Hattiesburg, Miss. , May 12, 2009 -- Construction crews work on Hattiesburg fire sta... More

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, MS, April 16, 2008 -- The Pascagoula Art Depot reopened earlier this year after receiving damage from Hurricane Katrina. The city received FEMA funding for the restoration of the structure, which is used as a gallery for local artists. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, MS, April 16, 2008 -- The Pascagoula A...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008--Jennifer Lapointe, with children Caroline and Jackson, look at information on preparedness at a Hurricane Expo at Edgewater Mall. FEMA provided educational materials and the mitigation "dawg house" to educate people at the expo, which marked the first week of hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008--Jennifer Lapointe, with ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008 -- Greg and Ashley White talk to NFIP Insurance Specialist Diana Kidder and look at information at a Hurricane Expo at Edgewater Mall. FEMA provided educational materials and exhibited the mitigation "dawg house" to educate people at the expo, which marked the first week of hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, June 6, 2008 -- Greg and Ashley White ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Pascagoula, Miss., June 26, 2008--Students enrolled in Pascagoula School District's Summer Explorations program watch a puppet show presented by FEMA in the Classroom (FITC) members Neily Chapman, Kiiva Williams and Jennifer Smits. FITC is a new program created by the Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office public affairs office to present preparedness and general FEMA information to elementary school-aged children. Bryon Wolcott/FEMA.

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Pascagoula, Miss., June 26, 2008--Studen...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- This sea horse was carved from a dead tree in the median of Highway 90. A local artist has turned dead trees from Hurricane Katrina into art by sculpting sea animals and birds from them. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 14, 2008 -- This sea horse was ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 18, 2008 -- A boater prepares to take his boat on Back Bay. FEMA funded marine debris removal in various waterways on the Coast, including Back Bay. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 18, 2008 -- A boater prepares t...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , April 30, 2009 --Deputy Public Information Officer Marcia Hill and Raven James, director of the Stone County Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security coordinator, discuss Stone County's recovery from Hurricane Katrina. They met at the Gulf States Hurricane Conference in Biloxi last month. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , April 30, 2009 --Deputy Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: Stone County Emergency Management Director Production Date: 04/30/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , April 30, 2009 --Deputy Public Information Officer Marcia Hill ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , June 10, 2009 --Local officials, including MEMA Director Mike Womack, break ground on the new Fontainebleau Community Center. The building will also serve as a hurricane shelter and is being built to FEMA 361 standards. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , June 10, 2009 --Loca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Groundbreaking for FEMA 361 shelter/community center in Mississippi Production Date: 06/10/2009 Caption: Ocean Springs, Miss. , June 10, 2009 --Local officials... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , June 23, 2009 -- Angela Blahut-Neville and her father Andy Blahut look at a hurricane evacuation map and discuss disaster preparedness. The family, including Angela's husband Steve Neville, sister Beth Blahut and dog, Buddy, have their supplies ready for hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , June 23, 2009 -- Angela Bla...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi family prepares for hurricane season Production Date: 06/23/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , June 23, 2009 -- Angela Blahut-Neville and her father And... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 24, 2009 --Bay St. Louis Mayor Les Fillingame stands in front of construction of the Bay St. Louis Fire Station. The station is being built as a FEMA 361 Shelter. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 24, 2009 --Ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Construction of the Bay St. Louis Fire Station in Mississippi Production Date: 08/24/2009 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 24, 2009 --Bay St. Louis Mayor... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , May 11, 2009 --The historic Second Street Elementary, damaged by Hurricane Katrina, may acquire a new use. Built in 1926, the Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District relocated the school after Katrina but recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA, MEMA and other stakeholders that stipulated how the district should proceed to find other uses for the building. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , May 11, 2009 --The h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preservation of Historic School Building in Bay St. Louis, MS Production Date: 05/11/2009 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , May 11, 2009 --The historic Second St... More

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps are displayed at a flood map open house in Hancock County. The event kicks off community adoption of flood maps to meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- Preliminar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, January 18, 2008 -- Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Vice Admiral Harvey Johnson meets with Dr. Michael Ladner, superintendent of schools for the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi at the site of St. Vincent De Paul school. Johnson toured sites on the Gulf Coast to assess the progress of Hurricane Katrina recovery. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, January 18, 2008 -- Deputy Adm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, 02/14/2008 -- Mississippi TRO Chief of Staff Alec Watson addresses the first-annual Mississippi Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Conference while conference organizer Jay Huffstatler and Mississippi Emergency Management Director Mike Womack look on. More than 100 people attended the two-day event, which included guest-speakers discussing a number of recovery topics.  Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Ocean Springs, MS, 02/14/2008 -- Mississippi TRO C...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, April 24, 2008 -- Gov. Haley Barbour and Mrs. Barbour stand with award recipients at an all-hands meeting of Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office employees. Gov. Barbour spoke at the meeting to thank employees for their hard work and dedication to the recovery effort. Over 50 employees received special recognition for their work. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, April 24, 2008 -- Gov. Haley Barbour a...

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

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, August 15, 2008 -- The Rudy Moran Softball field is once again available for competition, such as the D'Iberville Girls Softball team games. Following Hurricane Katrina, the field was used as an Emergency Temporary Housing Site. Last year, FEMA restored the field to its original condition and repaired other facility areas. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, MS, August 15, 2008 -- The Rudy Moran...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The Hancock County Courthouse is currently under restoration. The project is an example of the recovery effort FEMA supports through Long Term Community Recovery. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hancock County Courthouse Production Date: 10/22/2008 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Oct. 22, 2008 -- The Hancock County Courthouse is currently under restora... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Diamondhead, Miss. , October 22, 2008 -- Carol O'Brien stands on the porch of a Mississippi Cottage, newly made permanent, that she will move into once she has met her sweat equity hours requirement for Habitat for Humanity. FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery Staff in Mississippi teamed up with Bay-Waveland Area Habitat for Humanity to create a "Coastal Cottage," adapted from an Alternative Housing Pilot Program Cottage. The modifications increase the square footage of the modular unit, meet local zoning requirements and place the cottage on a permanent foundation. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Diamondhead, Miss. , October 22, 2008 -- Ca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Cottage made permanent Production Date: 10/22/2008 Caption: Diamondhead, Miss. , October 22, 2008 -- Carol O'Brien stands on the porch of a Mississ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 -- Newly planted Bald Cypress trees grow in a Wetland area that had previously been covered by debris. FEMA Operations and the U. S. Coast Guard oversaw the planting of 400 trees, including Sweetbay, Tupelo Gum and Live Oak, in the area as part of a project to restore the wetland. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 -- Newl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Newly planted trees as part of marsh restoration project in Mississippi Production Date: 02/19/2009 Caption: Deslisle, Miss. , February 19, 2009 -- Newly plant... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS, September 25, 2007 -- A construction worker works on installing sewer line in Pass Christian. The sewer is a FEMA public assistance project.  FEMA/Jennifer Smits

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 9, 2007 -- Workers remove marine debris leftover from Hurricane Katrina along the Tchoutacabouffa River. FEMA funds wet debris removal, which the Coast Guard oversees.  Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, October 9, 2007 -- Workers remove mari...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- Preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps are displayed at a flood map open house in Hancock County. The event kicks off community adoption of flood maps to meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- Preliminar...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, March 20, 2008 -- Mississippi Congressman Gene Taylor speaks at a press conference in Bay St. Louis. Governor Haley Barbour, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and U.S. Representative Taylor announced $200 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Hancock County Katrina recovery projects, including the rebuilding of the Hancock County Jail and financing an extensive renovation of downtown Bay St. Louis. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, March 20, 2008 -- Mississippi C...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, April 22, 2008 -- Vicki Ladner Meshell and husband Ricky stand on the porch of their Mississippi Cottage. The Ladners lived in a FEMA trailer after Hurricane Katrina and moved into a Mississippi Cottage earlier this year. More than 2,800 families in Mississippi have transitioned from FEMA travel trailers and mobile homes into the Cottages. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, MS, April 22, 2008 -- Vicki Ladner Meshe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, May 5, 2008 -- Waveland residents gather for a meeting about Hancock County's Main Street Program. The meeting allowed citizens to learn more about a significant downtown revitalization project and included Long Term Community Recovery Section Chief Bob Haywood, who spoke at the meeting. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, MS, May 5, 2008 -- Waveland residents ga...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 1, 2008 -- St. Patrick High school has been open for a year. The School, which replaced Mercy Cross and St. John High School, opened in August 2007 and was funded by FEMA. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 1, 2008 -- St. Patrick High schoo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 18, 2008 -- Business have opened up along Highway 90 again, including this souvenir shop. A number of businesses along the coastal highway were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, August 18, 2008 -- Business have opene...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , June 11, 2009 --Public Affairs Specialist Neily Chapman shows children some of the items to pack in a disaster kit during a FEMA in the Classroom presentation at the Margaret S. Sherry Memorial Library. The FEMA in the Classroom team made presentations at several libraries in Harrison County this summer to help children learn how to prepare for hurricane season. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , June 11, 2009 --Public Affa...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA in the Classroom program at Harrison County Libraries Production Date: 06/11/2009 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , June 11, 2009 --Public Affairs Specialist Neily... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , Jan. 14, 2009 -- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lead Dan Allen demonstrates how to map a walking trail using a GPS device. FEMA's GIS unit and Long Term Community Recovery staff are working with the Gulf Coast Heritage Trails Partnership to create a trails database and trail maps to promote eco-tourism with the general public. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , Jan. 14, 2009 -- Geo...

The original database describes this as: Title: GIS Trail Mapping Production Date: 01/14/2009 Caption: Ocean Springs, Miss. , Jan. 14, 2009 -- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lead Dan Allen demonstrates... More

Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- A resident looks through new preliminary flood map information at an open house in Hancock County. The event kicks off the process for community adoption of the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps to meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- A resident looks through new p...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , Jan. 14, 2009 -- Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Lead Dan Allen demonstrates how to map a walking trail using a GPS device. FEMA's GIS unit and Long Term Community Recovery staff are working with the Gulf Coast Heritage Trails Partnership to create a trails database and trail maps to promote eco-tourism with the general public. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , Jan. 14, 2009 -- Mis...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA GIS trail mapping Production Date: 01/14/2009 Caption: Ocean Springs, Miss. , Jan. 14, 2009 -- Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office Geographic Informa... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- Residents look at new preliminary flood maps at an open house in Hancock County. The event kicks off community adoption of the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps to meet requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, MS, December 11, 2007 -- Residents ...

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