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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 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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[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - Construction crews level off this 55 acre site at the Lake Charles East Port Authority to accomodate FEMA temporary housing for hurricane victims displaced by the storms.  Work began January 16, 2006 with a scheduled completion in 2 stages; 196 travel trailers installed by March 1 and 300 mobile houses by April 9.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Lake Charles, LA, February 22, 2006 - Construction...

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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 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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[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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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick holds Disaster Recovery Centers Flyers on a car so TV Cameraman Norman Reyes can get them on tape.  The Media was filming Community Relations Specialists to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up in the flood damaged area.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, July 2, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron Roth, left, speaks with Eric Gray, beside his damaged home in Aberdeen. Gray said his home was damaged during the May 4-5 storms so he is rebuilding its foundation. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, July 2, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA contractor completing one 18 storm shelters located throughout a new temporary housing site in Greensburg. 300 housing units have been placed on a 60 acre site, which will be phased out as the community builds new permanent housing. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 14, 2007 - FEMA cont...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 -- Mounds of debris from flooded homes awaits to be properly disposed of. Those affected by the recent floods are encouraged to apply for assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center now open in Eastland.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] D'Hanis, TX, July 24, 2007 -- This home was damaged by the flood.  As much as 17 inches of rain fell in 12 hours, parts of town were flooded with 3 to 4 feet of water. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] D'Hanis, TX, July 24, 2007 --...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Neodesha, KS, August 8, 2007 -- Hattie Stallworth, a FEMA External Affairs Specialist documents some of the more than 100 temporary housing units arriving at a FEMA staging area. The units will be placed on pads, connected to utilities and provide emergency housing for victims of the severe flooding that affected South Eastern Kansas in July. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Neodesha, KS, August 8, 2007 -- Hattie St...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 14, 2007 -- Community Relations Specialists FEMA Joseph Bonaccorser and Oklahoma State Dolores McGee talk with Ginger Owen and Velma Phillips whose home received flood damage.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 14, 2007 -- C...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19,2007 -- Main Street of flooded Kingfisher at night fall as rescue operations continues.  153 people needed to be rescued when flood waters rose 1 foot every 30 min and left many people stranded.  FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19,200...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- Children play in flood water from Tropical Storm Erin.  FEMA has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover under FEMA's Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, 2007  -- Debris litters the yards as neighbors help neighbors clean up in the aftermath of the flooding caused by the severe weather following Tropical Storm Erin in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Before the state or FEMA are asked to assist, it is individuals and local communities who first help citizens in their recovery. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caddo County, OK, August 20, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] El Reno, OK, 8-20-07 -- Connie and Lee Eastman wade though water to retrieve what they can from their home.  They were awakened at 3am to find water coming in their home. FEMA is coordinating closely with the state and is ready to assist as appropriate.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] El Reno, OK, 8-20-07 -- Conni...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 2007 -- Aerial of a damaged bridge and flooded farm land.  Access to farms and homes were cut off due to collapsed roads and bridges in rural Grady County, forcing families to find another route home or to stay in shelters. FEMA and the state conducted joint aerial damage assessments to determine the extent of damages to homes, businesses and public infrastructure. Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 20, 20...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] St. Paul, MN, 8-21-07 --  FEMA Regional Director, Edward G.Buikema greets President Bush before a briefing with President Bush.  FEMA is working with Minnesota Public Safety officers to provide assistance to individuals and towns affected by the recent floods.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] St. Paul, MN, 8-21-07 -- FEMA Regional D...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] St. Paul, MN, 8-21-2007 -- FEMA State liaison, Colleen Finkl (R) works WITH Susan Lasley, Mn State Public Affairs Officer (PIO) in the Minnesota Emergency Office of Communication (EOC).  FEMA is working with Minnesota Public Safety officers following the collapse of the I-35 bridge.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] St. Paul, MN, 8-21-2007 -- FEMA State lia...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Stockton, MN, August 23, 2007 -- Residents watch voulenteers remove debris from their house which was damaged when a flood swept through the town.  FEMA is working with state and local representatives to help residents recover from the flood.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Stockton, MN, August 23, 2007 -- Resident...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Stockton, MN, August 23, 2007 -- Deb Rotering holds her daughter, Heather Zimmerman at a town meeting. FEMA representatives answered questions about the services available once a Federal declaration is received.  FEMA is working with the local governments and residents to recover from recent flooding.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Stockton, MN, August 23, 2007 -- Deb Rote...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] La Crosse, WI, August 25, 2007 --  An incident command center monitors local activity. FEMA is working with state and local officials to help with recovery efforts.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] La Crosse, WI, August 25, 2007 -- An inc...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- Red Cross workers bring in supplies for residents at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  FEMA and Volunteer Agencies such as the Red Cross are working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help residents recover from the recent flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- Red Cros...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ottawa, Ohio, August 27, 2007 -- Residents pile debris waiting for pick-up anywhere they can. High water in North Central Ohio damaged several towns along its banks during the summer floods. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ottawa, Ohio, August 27, 2007...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA employee, Diane Knight, talks to residents at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  FEMA is working with individuals and state and local representatives to help them recover from the flood.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rushford, MN, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA emp...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, August 28, 2007 -- Blowers and dehumidifiers dry out what is left of the carpet in Central Middle School. The basement and first floor of the school was inundated by the recent Ohio floods. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, August 28, 200...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 29, 2007 -- Carlos Mitchell, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) and Kris Eide, the MN State Coordinating Officer (SCO) attend a briefing at the Joint Field Office (JFO).  They being briefed about recent flooding issues that occurred in Minnesota earlier this month. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help people recover from recent flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 29, 2007 -- Carlos ...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 2007 -- Crawford County, Ohio Emergency Manager Tim Flock briefing FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members Marilyn Cortes and Choudhry Hussain. FEMA community relations staff assist local emergency managers in the rapid and accurate delivery of both local and FEMA disaster related information. Mike Moore/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Winona, MN, August 30, 2007 -- Dan Larkin the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) site manager shows Region V administrator Edward G. Buikema a message board listing services and goods available for flood victims. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help them recover from recent flooding.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Winona, MN, August 30, 2007 -- Dan Larkin...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2007 -- (L to R) David Talbot of the USACE, Jorge Lopez of FEMA, Andrew Elder of Ohio EMA and Robert Klebs of FEMA discuss the preliminary damage assessments (PDA) of public facilities that they are to conduct tomorrow. PDAs are used to determine the extent of the damage from a natural disaster. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bluffton, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- Paul Ogiba, a FEMA  representative looks over local bridge damaged from flash floods that swept through the town. FEMA conducts Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) to communities affected by disasters.  John Ficara/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2007 -- FEMA Region 5 Administrator Edward Buikema (right) joins FCO Jesse Munoz (center left) during the FCO's meeting at the Joint Field Office (JFO).  The FCO has periodic meetings with his staff to keep abreast of the recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 5, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Forest, Ohio, September 10, 2007 -- Hardin County homeowners Jason Hord (R) and wife Crystal Hord (C) watch as volunteers from the Southern Baptist Church Disaster Relief organization help remove water damage debris from their home. Hardin and Seneca counties have qualified for Federal Disaster Assistance due to flooding. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Forest, Ohio, September 10, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio,  September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood (L) and Carrie Huitger (R) hydrologists with the United States Geological Survey mark town locations of  USGS flood water line measurements they have taken. The USGS is marking flood water lines in various  locations around  town for future USGS surveyors.  John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson talks with media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by severe storms and flooding last August. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 2007 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Marianne Jackson, talks with the media about disaster assistance available to Brooklyn residents affected by August severe storms and flooding. The Brooklyn FEMA Disaster Application Service Center (DASC) was opened in Brooklyn to assist homeowners and businesses recover from their losses due to the storms.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Brooklyn, NY, September 13, 200...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 15, 2007 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Luletha Cheatham (L) gives flood repair and prevention information to a shopper at the Lowes Home Building store. FEMA Mitigation representatives set up desks around  communities affected by flooding to give homeowners information about FEMA programs. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 15, ...

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

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

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

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

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