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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- Curtis and Ann Lopez begin the long process of digging out from Hurricane Katrina, which swept away their Point Cadet home leaving endless mounds of debris. This storm left thousands of Mississippians homeless. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Renee Bafalis escorts WCTV-TV news crew to film FEMA Community Relations(CR) door-to-door outreach. Media helps spread the word about FEMA resources available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Betzaida Estrada, state Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Lenia Acebo, and CR specialist George Graham are providing information about FEMA and state services for residents of this neighborhood impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, are speaking with this Tropical Storm Fay flooded resident in their door-to-door outreach about FEMA and other services. FEMA and state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 -- At the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), signs are placed to assist potential applicants locate the Center. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 --The Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today and signs are in place to help those affected by Tropical Storm Fay find their way to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison speaks at the Press Conference today at the state Logistics Response Center. Featured (l-r) are state EM Director Craig Fugate, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer(FCO) Tom Davies, Small Business Administration(SBA) Acting Administrator Sandy K. Baruah, and Florida Congressman John Mica. FEMA is here by federal Disaster Declaration and press conferences help inform citizens of help on the way. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis in Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, watches as a television reporter interviews a resident who experienced flooding from the St. Marks River as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's encourage and assist news agencies get the correct information about what FEMA is doing. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- Repairs are being done to this Leon County road which was washed out by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds are available to pay 75% of repair cost after application and eligibility determination. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 17, 2008 -- At the St. Lucie FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Specialist Emerita quot;Gigiquot; Perez interviews potential applicants for financial grant assistance. FEMA is here in response to flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert speak with these residents of flooded homes about FEMA services and registration process. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, and State Community Response Team member Holly Ness are referring to Leon County maps listing disaster assessments to determine locations for CR visitation. This FEMA/State CR partnership is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 15, 2008 -- At the St. Lucie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA DRC Manager Tom Giddings speaks with FEMA PIO Renee Bafalis. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, prepares to raise a wall with AmeriCorps*NCCC members Meredith MacMillan, Sarah Graham, Jacob Courville, Lori Hermosillo, and Starbucks corporate volunteers. AmeriCorps*NCCC is partnering with Harrison County Habitat to build bunkhouses for volunteers assisting in recovery efforts on the Gulf Coast. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Miriam Gonzales tells the Calvary Chapel congregation about available FEMA services for flood affected residents. Community Relations workers contact groups to explain FEMA programs and where they would apply for grants and aid. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Sandy Jasmond and ESF-14 Jackson County Lead Harold Lathon review community input regarding downtown revitalization issues during tonight's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) outreach session. This input will help formulate the state recovery plan for the Governor's Office of Renewal and Recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Sanford, FL, September 20, 2008 -- Signs are placed at the Seminole FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay find their way to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- This property owner in the residential area known as quot;The Pointquot; is camping in a tent where his house used to be. FEMA is providing thousands of travel trailers as rapidly as possible for those who are eligible and have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 11, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer(FCO) Michael Karl briefs his team leaders of Safety,Telecommunications, APO, IT, and Logistics as they begin preparations to move into this building leased for the new FEMA Joint Field Office. Planning and teamwork are critical to assure a timely and efficient move which will involve most of the FEMA staff assigned to this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member Darryle McDowell are going door to door as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA contractors are covering the damaged roof of the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Hundreds of structures in Hattiesburg were damaged by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 17, 2008 -- At the Nassau Community flood concerns meeting, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer speaks with a WJXT-TV (4) reporter. FEMA PIO's help the media and the public get correct information about FEMA's response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(center), PIO Renee Bafalis(left), and County EM Volunteer Patricia Day refer to the subdivision plat showing houses with flood damage, as Tallahassee Democrat photographers record. FEMA welcomes media coverage which provides information about FEMA and state resources for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- Torrential rain from Tropical Storm Fay has flooded this neighborhood lake forcing many people from their homes in Volusia County. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Local media turned out to hear the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; plan, launched by the governor today. FEMA is a major partner in this plan. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 28, 2006 -- At the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center refrigerators are stocked and ready for rapid deployment to disaster areas. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison listens as state EM Director Craig Fugate describes the Logistics Response Center operation while FEMA FCO Tom Davies, SBA Acting Director Sandy K. Baruah, and Congressman John Mica observe. FEMA and SBA are here after a federal Disaster Declaration to assist the state respond to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member Herb Powell check their Lee County map for their door to door outreach to spread the word about FEMA help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Inspector Matt Sackwitz visually inspects each property and computes degree of loss for future reference. Approximately 180 homes were totally destroyed in Macon County by storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 29, 2008 -- The John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), is here to provide information and resources for Tropical Storm Fay impacted residents. The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) vehicle is providing telecommunication capability for FEMA Registration. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) greets Governor Haley Barber after the Governor‚î¨√Üs press conference today. The State and Federal partners are focusing on 2006 hurricane preparedness as well as recovery from Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - While traveling on the tour bus, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, Jesse Munoz confers with Don Powell, Chairman, US Homeland Security Gulf Coast Rebuilding, and his chief of staff, Jodey Arrington. Mr. Powell and staff are on a tour of the Gulf coast disaster area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2998 -- FEMA FIRSTeam Emergency Response Officer Willie Womack(right) confers with support staff Dominique Caudron, Telecom Specialist(left), Cony Metcalf, Planning Section Chief, Ron Simmons, Lead IP Tech, with MERS-Thomasville in support of FIRSTeam, Mark Hall, Telecom Specialist also of MERS-Thomasville,and Vincent (Tex) Boyer, Telecom Manager. Their mission to provide early video images of the tornado damage for headquarters planning and response has been completed. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 29, 2006 -- These Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are on site at the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center awaiting deployment as needed. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Laurel, Miss., October 31, 2005 -- At the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, Whitney Dante' Johnson is discussing with a potential applicant, how to file a claim for disaster unemployment. The employment of many residents in this area has been severely impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2008 -- At the John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Applicant Services Team Leader Ravella Barbere provides Individual Assistance(IA) information to a Tropical Storm Fay impacted resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 30, 2006 -- At FEMA Region 4 Regional Operations Center(ROC) Acting Regional Director Mary Lynn Miller responds to questions from Channel 11 TV reporter Tiffany Cochran about FEMA's preparedness for this hurricane season and the current tropical storm Ernesto. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 22, 2005 -- The state capitol building, completed in 1903 and restored during 1979-1982, is where the laws of this state are made. Special sessions of the state legislature have been called to deal with issues resulting from Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(right) and State Community Response Field Worker Holly Ness are answering questions today at a local convenience store about FEMA help for those who suffered flood damage as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA and the state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 30, 2008 -- Salvation Army is distributing meals and supplies at the John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) parking lot. FEMA and partners are here in response to flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- In the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) parking lot, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey is inside the WINK-TV(CBS 5) Electronic News Gatherer truck to see his interview air on the evening news broadcast. PIO's encourage and assist media get the correct information about FEMA services and activity. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore notes the high water mark on the wall at this home which has been affected by flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey at the Tropical Storm Fay flooded manufactured home development where approximately 900 people are still displaced. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) Initial Response Vehicle(IRV) is providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters for critical planning and preparation. This one is from MERS-Thomasville, GA team was sent immediately after the severe storm and tornado which impacted this community. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews is attempting to contact Tropical Storm Fay affected residents about registration for available FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- A sign announces flooded conditions on the St.John's River and prohibits most vessels from entering due to treacherous and polluted water. Tropical Storm Fay dumped 20 inches of water along the coast and it drained to this location. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds may help local and state government repair damaged public works. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- At a workshop sponsored by Tougaloo College, FEMA Mitigation worker Ernest Hunter provides information as FEMA representatives Gregor Blackburn, Harry Sherwood, Maxine Fredericks, and MEMA's Billy Patrick look on. Prevention and preparedness are key elements of FEMA disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC Team Blue 6, led by Ryan Lewis, has just planted trees and prepares to install a welcome sign for the City of Waveland. This team is among 500 NCCC members serving Waveland and Bay St. Louis today during National and Global Youth Service Day. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- Potential applicants are being interviewed at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). FEMA is here in response to flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert tell this resident about FEMA services and registration process. FEMA is here in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA printed materials are available inside the City Hall for those visiting the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC). Information on mold, mitigation and other topics can be helpful to disaster impacted residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Regional Director Phil May(left) and Willie Womack, Emergency Response Officer of FIRSTeam Atlanta confer prior to team departure. The FIRSTeam is the first FEMA presence at disaster sites and missioned to provide FEMA headquarters immediate video flow to aid initial planning and response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- WCTV-TV news crew film FEMA Community Relations(CR) door-to-door outreach. Media helps spread the word about FEMA resources available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Logistics Specialist Michael Mitchell unloads a FEMA supply truck at the new Joint Field Office(JFO) where FEMA and state partners will share offiice space as they respond to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Laurel, Miss., October 31, 2005 -- The Laurel FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center provides a central location where residents of this area can access disaster services. As a result of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of residents have applied for assistance here. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Chuck Rasco, NOAA Electronics Technician displays weather measurement devices to FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), Jesse Munoz, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Leonard DeCarlo(left), and FEMA PIO Ted Stuckey. This hurricane hunter aircraft, its crew, and National Weather Service staff are here as part of a 5 day tour promoting hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- At today's Press Conference at the Florida State Logistics Center, FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison tells what FEMA can do to help. FEMA is here after a federal Disaster Declaration in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), a person makes a telephone registration call. This is the first step in the FEMA application process for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Amanda Bicknell speaks with a local newspaper reporter. FEMA PIO's help media get the correct information so that those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay can find their way to recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Tower Monitor Cody Southard estimates the percentage of load on this exiting truck to determine what will be paid by cubic yard. This is one of nine temporary staging sites where FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds probably will be paying 75% of the cost for this Tropical Storm Fay cleanup. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White(left) oversees the actions of Site Monitor Carol Carroll and Tower Monitor Cody Southard. This is one of nine staging sites in Duval County where Tropical Storm Fay debris is being delivered by contractors, shredded and transported to a land fill. FEMA Public Assistance funds probably will be paying 75% of the cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Regional Director, Region IV, discusses recovery efforts with Brian Sanderson, Deputy Director, Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal, during the Governor's visit to the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) today. The state and FEMA are working together to overcome the impact of Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Disaster preparedness publications in several languages are available through the FEMA Mitigation Division to show Gulf Coast residents how to minimize damage from hurricanes and other disasters. FEMA Mitigation reaches out to all population groups to encourage pre-disaster planning. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation staff meet with representatives of this building to discuss how the building's design saved it from destruction while neighboring structures were totally demolished. FEMA Mitigation staff actively search for innovative designs which can be used to diminish damage in future disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) personnel speak with a State Transportation worker who is assisting with debris removal. CR workers go through disaster affected neighborhoods to provide information about FEMA and partners assistance programs and how to access them. FEMA is here due to recent storms and tornado affecting several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 -- The Handicap Parking area at rear of a Biloxi marina, at Highway 90, has been rearranged by Hurricane Katrina. Recovery will take some time here. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - John Labrune, FEMA Mitigation Manager, provides an overview of Mitigation activities and programs to the FEMA/MEMA Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO) External Affairs(EA)staff. EA staff are being briefed on the work of other FEMA/MEMA Sections so they will know how the pieces fit together and can explain the process. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) workers Colleen Higgins and Dave Houchins are completing telecommunications setup on the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) at the Leon County Public Library. This MERS Unit from Maynard, Mass. is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- At this Duval Debris Staging Site a mound of chipped Tropical Storm Fay debris is waiting to be shipped by truck to a local landfill. As of this date 320,000 cubic yards have been shipped. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds probably will be paying 75% of the debris cleanup cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These temporary housing units for FEMA and local hire staff at the Purvis staging area for travel trailers, can house four people per quot;Podquot; unit for a total of 200 in the 50 units. Hurricane Katrina displaced thousands of residents and local housing is unavailable. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), DRC Manager Brenda Gonzalez speaks with a potential Individual Assistance(IA) applicant. IA grants can help Tropical Storm Fay affected residents recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists in Nicholas County are going door to door to spread the word about FEMA disaster services and how to register to access them. FEMA is here because of February storms and tornado affecting this county and 14 others in Ky. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist George Graham is advising the occupants about danger being in a dwelling classified as unfit, as well as providing information about FEMA services available for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mississippi, October 13, 2005 -- Reverend A Gross shakes hands with FEMA employee, Ann Rowe. Rev. Gross' church roof is covered with a Blue FEMA tarp. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Region IV Director, presents the FEMA input following Governor Haley Barbour's kickoff speech at the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; campaign presentation today. FEMA is a major partner in this hurricane awareness effort. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Manager Crystal Goussen provides information about Individual Assistance(IA) to these residents who were impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) parked in the Fernley City Hall parking lot is now open, flood impacted residents are calling the FEMA Hot line, and the event is being filmed by Reno KREN-TV reporter. The first step in applying for FEMA financial Individual Assistance (IA) is the call to register. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA travel trailers arrive at the Purvis staging area at the rate of 300-500 per day and are shipped out at the same number. FEMA provides these travel trailers as temporary housing for those eligible and displaced by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 28, 2006 _ At Ft. Gillem these 80 KW generators are being loaded on a flatbed truck by Lisa Spain, FEMA Inventory Management Specialist (IMS) and Gary Stalnaker, FEMA Maintenance Mechanic, for delivery to prestaging areas in Florida or wherever they are needed. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Applicant Assistance Receptionist Gervase Johnson speaks with a potential applicant. FEMA is here as result of damage from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 24, 2006 - Carolyn Galardo, FEMA Katrina Disaster CORE Program Staff Chief, briefs the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff on the process for announcing and being selected for the CORE positions in Mississippi. CORE is the Cadre of Response and Recovery Employees who will be hired locally to staff the Transitional Recovery Office (TRO). George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - At his press conference today, Governor Haley Barbour and Homeland Security Secretary, Michael Chertoff, who is touring the Gulf area affected by Hurricane Katrina, are emphasizing preparednesss for the 2006 hurricane season. The state and federal partners work closely on emergency preparedness as well as response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- Red Cross established this shelter at the National Guard Armory the night of the severe storms and tornado. Approximately 25 people slept here while registering for FEMA financial assistance at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center located in the parking lot at the front of the building. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Manager Ernie Stallworth speaks with FEMA CR Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior as they go door to door providing outreach for potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo answers press questions at Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference, while MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack, Col. Don Taylor of the Miss. Dept Human Services, and Governor Barbour look on. The weekly joint press conferences are a direct source of information about state and federal progress in providing services to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Although far inland from the coast, residents of this rural area experienced significant damage and can seek assistance at this joint FEMA/STATE Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). DRC's provide a central location for disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Lead IP Ron Simmons and Mark Hall, Telecom Specialist are attached to FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS-Thomasville, GA) and are in the command center of the Initial Response Vehicle(IRV) to provide support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters concerning the severe storm and tornado which impacted this community. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- Tim Gelston, FEMA Long Term Community Recovery lead for Hancock County, listens as a local resident shares her views on meeting the housing needs of coastal communities. Having their voice heard is important for those affected by new projects. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager (DRC) Vivian Barrios provides information to FEMA Community Relations (CR) Specialists Maureen Ivey and Miriam Stack prior to the DRC opening today. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado affecting Fayette and other KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore tells this homeowner about FEMA help for those affected by flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Rodes Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) the South Florida WorkForce emergency unemployment registration vehicle is ready to serve Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- Tropical Storm Fay has closed State Road 46 by dumping 20 inches of rain upstream in the St.John's River. If this road is damaged, FEMA PA funds may pay for repair. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, are speaking with a Tropical Storm Fay flooded resident in their door-to door-outreach about FEMA Registration and other services. FEMA and state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - After departing the Hurricane Hunter aircraft, William Proenza, Director, Southern Region, National Weather Service meets Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) as Randall McKee (left), Meteorologist-in-Charge at the Mobile branch of the National Weather Service, and others observe. The National Weather Service staff, aircraft and crew are in Mobile to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- FEMA Security Manager Barbara Taylor speaks with Magda Reyes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Manager as part of the FEMA Security DRC Preopening Inspection. The Glades County DRC opens today to serve residents affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis notes Community Relations(CR) outreach locations as State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior refers to map showing potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. The PIO is looking for an area media crews can accompany CR door to door outreach this afternoon. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 17, 2008 -- Outside at the Nassau FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Arthur Green is placing a telephone call. FEMA PIO's assure that media get timely, correct information to help those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - MEMA Community Relations Specialist Charlene Teston (left) and FEMA Community Relations Specialist Pat Balduf discuss the need to communicate to applicants, the benefit of participation in the Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) process. Community Relations (CR) help local residents understand the importance of their community meetings. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem provides FEMA printed materials including Mitigation, as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 15, 2008 -- At the St.Lucie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), potential applicants receive information about the FEMA Registration process. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 12, 2008 -- One of two trucks loaded with FEMA equipment for the new Joint Field Office(JFO) is being offloaded. FEMA Logistics Chief Mark Ackerman is driving the fork lift as well as overseeing the entire operation and this JFO is expected to be operational within 2 days. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 9, 2008 -- At the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Rose Mary Sculthorpe assists this flood affected resident as State Emergency Response Team(SERT) Manager Randy Schreiber listens. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore tells a flood impacted resident about FEMA help and how to apply for it, as County EM Volunteer Patricia Day, State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, and State Community Response Field Worker Holly Ness listen. FEMA, state, and county are partners in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - This building survived Hurricane Katrina with less than catastrophic damage due to the innovative design of it's support systems. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews and FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) William Lindsey refer to a Collier County Map to determine the next place for FEMA outreach about services available to Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC member Meredith MacMillan of Hudson, Ohio operates a saw at a Harrison County Habitat for Humanity work site. AmeriCorps*NCCC is partnering with Harrison County Habitat to build bunkhouses for Gulf Coast recovery volunteers. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 28, 2006 - At the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center, Will Rodriguez, Inventory Management Specialist (IMS) makes a final check on an 80 KW generator before it is loaded on a truck to be deployed to a staging area until need deteremines the destination. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Jennie Raab provides information about FEMA resources at the Lamp Lighter Homes community meeting. Many homes here were damaged by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., Ocober 18, 2005 -- Governor Haley R. Barbour responds to questions during his weekly press conference, as FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo, MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack, and Col. Don Taylor, Miss. Dept. Human Services, wait their turn to respond. Frequent and regular press conferences have been a direct source of information about state and federal progress in providing assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- Many residents of this street have lost possessions due to flooding from a rain swollen drainage canal which broke. Removal of this hazardous material will probably be accomplished through use of FEMA Public Assistance funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA personnel are working out of the state Logistics Response Center until the Joint Field Office(JFO) can be available. FEMA is here in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA.

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- Local television Channel 6 is covering the opening today of the Grant St. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. News coverage is important to FEMA because it helps get the word out about available services to those have been impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 30, 2008 -- The Brevard County John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the tent, receives telecommunication support from the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) vehicle (left). This allows residents affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay to immediately start the FEMA application process by telephone registration. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Nick Russo, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) announces his departure at today's quot;All Hands Meetingquot; at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO). Russo, who has been involved with FEMA's Hurricane Katrina efforts since the beginning, will be missed. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Cocoa, FL, August 30, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is a gathering place for FEMA and partners to offer disaster services available under one roof to those suffering as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- Signs are placed at the Glades County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay find the Center. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 13, 2006 - FEMA staff worker's cars at the FEMA/MEMA Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO) at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center where more than 1,500 people work. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO), Michael Karl conducts the first quot;All Hands Meetingquot; of this disaster response. Todays meeting at the state EOC assures that all FEMA field staff who are here due to severe storm, canal break, and flooding, get critical information immediately. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) greets Max Mayfield, Director of the NOAA-National Hurricane Center, as he arrives on the Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WP-3D Orion Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport. Mr. Mayfield is on a five city, five day mission (May 1-5)with other NOAA forecasters and aircrew of the hurricane hunter aircraft to increase hurricane awareness and preparation in the Gulf Coast and Florida. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- Salvation Army is serving meals and providing cleanup kits at this Tropical Storm Fay impacted housing development. Salvation Army and FEMA are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 15, 2008 -- At the St.Lucie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Eva Clark explains how FEMA IA can help those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- The results of the strong winds of Hurricane Katrina can be seen throughout the Hattiesburg area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barbour responds to media questions after the kickoff presentation of Mississippi's quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; plan. FEMA is a partner in this plan. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 8, 2006 - Glenn Woodard, FEMA Lead Congressional/Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, trains the Biloxi JFO FEMA External Affairs staff on role and function of the Congressional Affairs Section. Ongoing training prepares FEMA staff for excellence in job performance. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Michael Palmer presents requested information at the City Council Meeting. FEMA works closely with state and local partners and keeps them informed of disaster response and recovery activities. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore watches as WCTV-TV Reporter Lanetra Bennett does an on-camera interview with a resident who experienced flood damage from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Betzaida Estrada, state Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Lenia Acebo, and CR specialist George Graham are providing information about FEMA and state services for residents of this neighborhood impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 6, 2008 -- At the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), signs are placed to help potential applicants locate the Center. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- The Glades County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center receives telecommunications support from the FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) parked next to the building. FEMA is here due to Flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 24, 2006 - At today's Joint Field Office (JFO) All-Hands Meeting, Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, introduces Carolyn Galardo, FEMA Katrina Disaster CORE Program Staff Chief. Ms. Galardo is here to present a briefing concerning the staffing of the Transitional Recovery Office (TRO). George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- FEMA Security Manager Barbara Taylor speaks with Magda Reyes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Manager and Security Officer Gary Malachi as part of the FEMA Security DRC Preopening Inspection. The Glades County DRC opens today to serve residents affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Each contractor truck hauling debris under FEMA regulations must have a sign on the side showing cubic yard capacity. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds will probably be paying 75% of this Tropical Storm Fay cleanup. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Michael Palmer is advising these flood impacted Shadow Mt. Lane residents about available FEMA services. FEMA CR door to door outreach is the first point of contact for many in need of disaster related services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison illustrates a point of discussion with (l-r) FEMA FCO Tom Davies, SBA Acting Director Sandy K. Baruah, Congressman John Mica, and state EM Director Craig Fugate during a tour of the state Logistic Response Center. FEMA is here after a federal Disaster Declaration to assist the state respond to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo and MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack confer after participating in Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference. The conferences have been a channel for current state and federal information about progress in providing services to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak with WPTV-TV (NBC) 5 reporter Bryan Garner at a shopping center which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's assist media get correct timely information about services to those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- Clean up has begun at the St. Michaels Catholic Church. Hurricane Katrina produced damage throughout much of the Mississippi gulf coast. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Elizabethtown, KY, March 2, 2008 - Hardin County Commissioner Bill Brandenburg and wife Wynn are holding the NOAA radio which warned them of an approaching storm in time to get to a safe place. Several Kentucky counties were impacted by severe storm and tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DCR) the WINK-TV Electronic News Gatherer (ENG) vehicle is here for FEMA PIO William Lindsey (at door) interview. FEMA seeks media outreach to help spread correct information about FEMA services available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 6, 2008 - At the Joint Field Office (JFO) Michael Bolch, Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) tells representatives of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) about current FEMA/State disaster activities relating to the severe storms and tornado which affected several Kentucky counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews is attempting to contact the Seminole Tribe of Florida Police Dept as outreach to help inform Tropical Storm Fay affected residents about available FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO), Ann Rowe, meets Bureau of Reclamation representative Michael Strombach and Michelle Thompson, Corps of Engineers worker, who are manning a quot;Blue Roofquot; outreach information table at a local home improvement store during a quot;Blue Roofquot; media event. Hundreds of homes were damaged by Hurricane Katrina in the Hattiesburg area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- Two oil portraits and an undamaged china platter are among the few furnishings Ann and Curtis Lopez could find after Hurricane Katrina demolished their home. Their four generation family is living in three FEMA travel trailers while they work their way back toward a normal life. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Cocoa, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Dale Huff is explaining eligibility requirements for FEMA financial assistance. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- This power lift is being used as a portable tower to inspect percentage of capacity for each arriving and departing contractor truck. This allows an inspection of debris level and cost estimation for Tropical Storm Fay debris. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds will probably be paying 75% of this cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC National Director Merlene Mazyck, Senator Harris Wofford (D-PA), and Thomas Howard, Jr., a NCCC alumnus from 1998, are here for the NCCC community kick off of the National and Global Youth Service Day event in Waveland and Bay St. Louis. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Larry Rankin is telling this resident what FEMA help may be available and how to apply. CR goes door to door to alert everyone about FEMA services. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado striking several KY counties recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- Cheryl Rasbury (left) tells of the night her beachfront house was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Her friend Gilda Tackett (right) and granddaughter Mariah (holding a puppy named FEMA) listen intently as FEMA worker Alan Jones takes notes. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Joshua Barbee, FEMA Environmental and Historic Preservation specialist, uses his experience as an architect, engineer, and planner in discussing the community need for critical facilities with a Harrison County resident. Critical Facilities is an important component of the Harrison County Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) plan, which will be presented to the Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal (GORR ) by FEMA. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - At a homeowner's request, an AmeriCorps*NCCC team helps remove a large cooler from the ruins of his home. Team Fire 2, led by Chris Hall, had been clearing city drainage ditches to prevent further flooding as part of a 500 AmeriCorps*NCCC member effort for National amp; Global Youth Service Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center is now operational at the National Guard Armory. There are four other MDRC's in different counties due to damage and destruction from severe storm and tornado on February 5. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) sign is being set up by MDRC Manager Vivian Barrios and MDRC driver Greg Morrison in preparation for the Center's opening today. FEMA is here in response to severe storm and tornado which impacted this county (Fayette) in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Betzaida Estrada, state Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Lenia Acebo, and CR specialist George Graham are providing information about FEMA and state services for residents of this neighborhood impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(2nd from right), State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, State Community Response Team member Holly Ness, and Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day speak with a Tropical Storm Fay impacted resident in their door-to door-outreach about FEMA and other services. FEMA, state, and county are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - This marina, along highway 90, contains no boats above water and continues to show the devastating result of Hurricane Katrina, seven months after the storm. Major recovery efforts are underway along most of the Mississippi coast. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, and County EM Volunteer Patricia Day listen as this resident asks questions about FEMA and state resources for flood victims. FEMA, state, and county are here as partners in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, National Historic Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, lost porches, outbuildings, the marble entranceway, and suffered extensive water damage. According to FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist Mark Edwards, FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds will assist in restoration. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Sewer pipelines are being replaced along Highway 90. Hurricane Katrina damage took place underground as well as on the surface. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, FEMA quot;Blue Roofsquot; are a familiar site in Hattiesburg. Hundreds of buildings in this area were damaged. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - Jesse Munoz (center), FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), Don Daniel, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO), and Marquita Hynes (PIO) confer after Governor Haley Barbour's press conference today at the Woolfolk Building. FEMA and the State are partners in 2006 hurricane preparedness as well as recovery from Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the National Historic Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, is one of very few wooden homes still standing in the coastal Mississippi area after Hurricane Katrina. According to Mark Edwards, FEMA Historic Preservation Specialist, it is one of the oldest historically significant houses on the Gulf coast, and several FEMA Public Assistance grants (PA) will help restore it. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 17, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Sterling Thompson speaks with Tropical Storm Fay affected potential applicants. IA can provide financial grants to help recover from flooding which happened here. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jean Buzolits provides information to help this Monroe County resident rebuild their home to be more storm resistant. FEMA is here because several Kentucky counties were affected by tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Michael Karl (right) listens along with Lyon County Emergency Manager Jeff Page (back to camera), and Small Business Administration (SBA) Team Leader Michael Tippet, as Mayor Todd Cutler describes the canal break to Congressman Dean Heller. The broken canal flooded approximately 200 homes impacting about 2,000 residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Malabar, FL, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Registration and other printed materials are on display and being handed out at this store by members of Boy Scout Troop 734 as their Community Service activity. FEMA partners, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) Community Relations(CR) members have helped arrange this effort and several residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay have been registered today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 13, 2008 -- At the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Small Business Administration(SBA) Team Leader Mike Tippet (r), Marcella Deguia, and Brad Staag interview applicants for SBA loans to repair flood damage to their businesses. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- As part of the Public Assistance(PA) funds eligibility process, FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White inspects a stump Nassau County has reported as needing extraction as result of Tropical Storm Fay. County Storm Debris Specialist Richard Conrad and Foreman Terry Oliver observe. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Michael Chertoff, who is touring the Gulf coast areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, makes comments at Governor Haley Barbour's Press Conference. Preparation for the 2006 hurricane season is a key issue for the state and federal partners. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Sanford, FL, September 20, 2008 -- Signs are placed at the Seminole FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay find their way to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- The Disaster Recovery Center is now located inside the City Hall. Approximately 2,000 residents have been impacted by flooding from the canal break and this is where they are coming for information and to apply for assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer in Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, provides WCTV-TV Channel 6 reporter Tara Herrschaft information about FEMA activity and resources in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), signs help potential applicants locate available services. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- Linemen are working to restore services. Many homes were damaged and 7 fatalities in Sumner County resulted from the recent tornado in TN. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are checking to see which house is next on their list for outreach visitation. This joint FEMA/County CR team is providing information to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - John Crowley, FEMA Chief of Staff, greets Governor Haley Barbour as he enters the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) this morning for a visit before a joint press conference this afternoon, as Lea Stokes, MEMA Public Relations Director, and Ashley Roth, MEMA Public Information Coordinator, stand by. The state and FEMA are partners in preparation for the new hurricane season as well as in recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 29, 2008 -- At the John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), potential applicants for FEMA financial assistance call the FEMA Registration number to start the application process. FEMA is here in reponse to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem provides to this business operator, FEMA printed materials as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - A FEMA Community Relations Specialist goes door to door seeking out residents of this storm and tornado impacted neighborhood to tell them about how FEMA can help. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which struck Muhlenberg County recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Kari Baker, Quality Assurance Inspector with Reclamation, inspects approximately 25 houses per day under the Corps of Engineers Blue Roof Program, and is seen here preparing project materials. Hurricane Katrina damaged hundreds of roofs in the Hattiesburg area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA acting Region IV Director, and Governor Haley Barbour, as well as MEMA Director, Robert Latham have just finished their presentations at the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; kickoff campaign at the Salvation Army's quot;Yankie Stadiumquot; disaster center. FEMA is a partner with the state in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- Small Business Administration(SBA) Preliminary Damage Assessment Inspector Dennis Ayers takes notes in front of a damaged property. The FEMA/State PDA Team goes through damaged areas to compile data for an estimate of recovery cost from this storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison departs the state Logistics Response Center after today's Press Conference and Leadership Briefing. FEMA and the state are partners in responding to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- The Corps of Engineers quot;Blue Roofquot; information is being provided these residents who experienced storm damage during Hurricane Katrina, by Michelle Thompson, Michael Strombach, and Bob Campbell at a local home improvent store. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Dianna Gee speaks with Cynthiana Democrat news reporter Donald Richie inside the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) when it opened for business today. FEMA is here due to severe storms and tornado which struck several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) is now open to provide information and help for residents impacted by recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - At a FEMA mobile home site, US Department of Homeland Security Chairman of Gulf Coast Rebuilding, Don Powell (center), speaks with FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), Jesse Munoz (right) as Mayor Matthew Avara (in white), Willie Monroe, FEMA Recertification worker, and others of Mr. Powell's staff observe. Mr. Powell and staff are here on tour of the Gulf disaster area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) is now open in Harrison County to help residents impacted by the recent severe storms and tornado. This is one of six MDRC's currently deployed to Kentucky. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer in Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, provides WTXL-TV Channel 27 information about FEMA activity and resources in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 13, 2008 -- Mexican Consulate Representative Brent L. Probinsky praises FEMA's help for residents displaced by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. More than 200 remain in the Lee County Red Cross Shelter. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 15, 2008 -- FEMA printed materials are on display at the St. Lucie FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). FEMA is here in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are walking to the next house on their list. This joint FEMA/County CR team is providing information to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Peter McCarthy and daughter, Cedar Rose, are participating in a FEMA community feedback session regarding the Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) Plan for the Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal (GORR). Residents select from a list of potential recovery projects and indicate which they think are most critical for inclusion. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - An AmeriCorps*NCCC team cleans debris from sidewalks along Waveland beach. The largest gathering of AmeriCorps*NCCC members in history is sponsoring a massive cleanup event in honor of National and Global Youth Service Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- The Hwy 90 bridge from Biloxi to Ocean Springs lies in a twisted mass as result of catastrophic wind and storm surge from Hurricane Katrina. Road closure along the coastal area has complicated recovery efforts. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers(MDRC) currently at the state Logistics Response Center, are three of the five MDRC's currently in Florida for deployment in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- Ashley Skellie (left), FEMA Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) ESF-14 Intergovernmental Relations liaison, explains to a Biloxi Sun Herald Reporter the importance of securing citizen input on issues outlined in the Long Term Community Recovery Plan for the Mississippi Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal. Citizens have opportunity for input during two weeks of Harrison County community meetings. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Sanford, FL, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA and other printed materials are available at the Seminole FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At a local home improvement store Bob Campbell, Michael Strombach, and Michelle Thompson provide information about the US Corps of Engineers quot;Blue Roofquot; program which covers damaged roofs with blue tarps. Huuricane Katrina damaged hundreds of homes in Hattiesburg. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer for Community Relations (CR) Roger Ingram (left) presents information about how FEMA can help this homeowner, as CR Specialist Larry Rankin looks on. Numerous homes were damaged in Hopkins County by severe storm and tornado in February and a Federal Disaster Declaration brings FEMA here to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 5, 2008 -- At the Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Frank Vittetow explains how FEMA can help residents recover from storm damage. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which recently struck 15 KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(right), State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, and Leon County EM Vounteer Patricia Day are providing FEMA Registration and other information door to door in this flood affected neighborhood. FEMA, state, and county are partners in response to Tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- Small Business Administration(SBA) Specialist Grady Billingslea explains services available through SBA for residents impacted by the storms and tornado which struck Monroe County in early February. FEMA and SBA are partners in helping people with disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member Herb Powell are going door to door as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak with a Tropical Storm Fay affected resident of this manufactured home park as a news crew films. PIO's help the media get correct and timely information about services available for those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 13, 2008 -- At the Red Cross Shelter FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialists Evelyn Negron and Ricardo Montes stand with the Mexican Consulate Representative Brent L. Probinsky in a flag ceremony with Mexican and American flags. The Consulate has provided a meal and appreciation ceremony for FEMA, state, other agencies and volunteers who have provided assistance to Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- In front of her mobile home, Cheryl Rasbury (center) looks over photos of her beach house demolished by Hurricane Katrina. Her daughter Emily holds a puppy (named quot;FEMAquot;) while FEMA worker, Alan Jones takes notes and family friend Gilda Tackett looks on. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem provides to this church pastor, FEMA printed materials as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay, as State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Darryle McDowell observes. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Nassau County contractors are cleaning debris from drainage ditches affected by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds may pay up to 75% of this cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 11, 2008 --In the parking lot of the leased vacant building for the new Joint Field Office(JFO), FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer(FCO) Michael Karl confers with FEMA Logistics Chief Mark Ackerman and Deputy Log Chief Frank Baldwin. This will be FEMA's base of operations for this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- These FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists are getting FEMA disaster related printed materials ready for door to door distribution. CR outreach attempts to alert storm and tornado affected residents about available FEMA services. FEMA is here by federal disaster declaration due to recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- FEMA Logistics(LOG) Courier Michael Calahan delivers the mail to Magda Reyes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Manager as State DRC Manager Maribel Martinez observes. The Glades County DRC opens today to serve residents affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- Inside the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Robin Wright explains how FEMA can help this Harrison County resident who is affected by the severe storms and tornado which struck several KY counties last February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- In Leon County along the Ochlockonee River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer, state EM Volunteer Patricia Day, and state Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell speak with a public health official about well water safety issues in this flooded area. FEMA and state partners are here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Jesse Munoz addresses a press conference at the conclusion of today's public display of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Research Aircraft. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Sanford, FL, September 20, 2008 -- At the Seminole County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), State Emergency Response Team(SERT) State DRC Manager Ron Andrick signs in these potential applicants. FEMA and State partners are here due to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- People load a car with boxes of food and cleaning supplies at a Red Cross distribution center to help flood victims. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in this flood response and recovery effort. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- Signs are placed at the Glades County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay find Center. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Ted Stuckey, distributes hurricane information to Mobile County students and the public at the Regional Airport where the NOAA Research Hurricane Hunter Aircraft is on display to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At tonight's FEMA ESF-14 community meeting, City of Moss Point Alderwoman Aneice Liddell (far left) and City of Gautier Councilman at-Large, Jeff Wilkerson(center) provide input on housing issues to FEMA Jackson County Long Term Recovery Lead Harold Lathon. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) James N. Russo discusses FEMA and MEMA joint relief efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina, with Governor Haley R. Barbour's wife who is acting as the Governor's representative at the Joint Strategy Meeting at the Jackson FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO). George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - FEMA ESF-14 Jackson County Lead Harold Lathon (right) discusses community needs with Moss Point Alderwoman Aneice Liddell (left) and Daphne Viverette, Moss Point Director of Community Development. FEMA includes the public in recovery planning. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Dr. James D. McFadden, Chief, Program amp; Projects Staff, Aircraft Operations Center, presents FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) with a copy of a NOAA children's science book geared toward improving public understanding and awareness of hurricanes. Dr. McFadden, the Hurricane Hunter aircraft and crew, and National Weather Service staff are on tour here today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 17, 2008 -- At the St. Lucie FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) a state DOT sign is placed along the highway to direct potential Tropical Storm Fay affected applicants where to find the Center. The DRC has federal, state, local, and volunteer disaster services under one roof. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- This power lift is being used as a portable tower to inspect percentage of capacity for each arriving and departing contractor truck. Contractors are paid for debris based on cubic yard delivered and FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds probably will be paying 75% of this Tropical Storm Fay cleanup. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 21, 2006 - Senator Harris Wofford, (D-PA), addresses 500 AmeriCorps*NCCC members. This NCCC community meeting is the kickoff for the National and Global Youth Service Day event in Waveland and Bay St. Louis. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak on camera with WPTV-TV (5) reporter Bryan Garner at a manufactured home park which was affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 17, 2008 -- Prior to the Nassau Community flood concerns meeting, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer speaks with a newspaper reporter. FEMA PIO's help the media and the public get correct information about FEMA's response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 24, 2006 -- Carolyn Galardo, FEMA Katrina Disaster CORE Program Staff Chief, briefs the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff on hiring procedures for the CORE positions in Mississippi. CORE stands for the Cadre of Response and Recovery Employees, these are people who will be hired locally to staff the Transitional Recovery Office (TRO). George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation specialist Phil Stroud (left) and Gary Powers (center), a Mitigation specialist and liaison to FEMA Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR), present materials showing how homes and other buildings can be protected from disasters. Predisaster use of this information can enhance a property owners ability to recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem checks his Lee County map which shows areas affected by Tropical Storm Fay. CR goes door to door to spread the word about FEMA help available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Amanda Bicknell speaks with a local newspaper reporter. FEMA PIO's help media get the correct information so that those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay can find their way to recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - FEMA Chief of Staff at the Joint Field Office (JFO), John Crowley, briefs Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Regional Director, Region IV, prior to the Governor's visit this morning, as Bob Weber, FEMA Human Services (HS) Branch Director, and R.N. Rose Anne Johnson of the Federal Occupational Health (FOH)Clinic, listen. Recovery and hurricane awareness preparation are top issues for the state and FEMA team. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 -- AmeriCorps*NCCC Team Leader David Celata picks up debris along Waveland's beachfront. Five hundred NCCC members cleared beaches and culverts and performed other volunteer work, on National and Global Youth Services Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Ashley Roth, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Public Information Coordinator, briefs the FEMA External Affairs staff at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO) regarding the State of Mississippi's 2006 Hurricane Preparedness Plans. MEMA and FEMA are partners in the efforts to serve those at risk or impacted by disaster situations. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Randall McKee, Meteorologist in-Charge, Mobile National Weather Service (NWS) previews with Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO), the display which illustrates the role of the hurricane hunter research aircraft in weather prediction. The NWS, aircraft and crew are here today as one stop on a 5 day tour to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(right), Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day (left), and State Community Response Coordinator Ted Keith are speaking with a resident who suffered significant flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA, state, and county are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Debary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- Street lights are still on but no one is home at this Tropical Storm Fay flooded housing development in Volusia County. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- At a Red Cross distribution center, this father and son team are members of the quot;Mormon Helping Handsquot; volunteers who are taking a break from helping with flood cleanup in a nearby neighborhood. FEMA welcomes the participation of volunteer groups in helping residents impacted by this flood. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA Acting Region IV Director, looks over items suggested to be in an evacuee's quot;Go Kitquot; while FEMA Field Coordinator Marvin Davis, and FEMA Public Information Officer, Phil West, provide input, after the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; presentation. FEMA is a partner in state preparations for the 2006 hurricane season. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-14 community meeting, Jackson County Public Information Officer Ken Flanagan (left) and FEMA ESF-14 Long Term Community team member Barbara Spalding discuss Jackson County residents and municipalities in the recovery planning process. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 13, 2008 -- Workers load this flood damaged appliance on to a truck for disposal as a hazardous material. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 --At the Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Lois Carey, Small Business Admin.(SBA) Customer Service Rep., explains how SBA can help residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey speaks with Red Cross Shelter Coordinator Len Alvarez. The Shelter currently houses 600 people displaced by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the FEMA Lee County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) the WINK-TV Electronic News Gatherer(ENG) vehicle is ready to send a FEMA PIO interview for broadcast. FEMA seeks media outreach to help spread the word about FEMA services available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior are providing door to door outreach for potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Helaine Kephart is handing out FEMA materials and information to residents who may have been impacted by the flood. This phase of CR outreach activity is focused on businesses and community based organizations to reach residents impacted by the flood. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 15, 2008 -- At the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), potential applicants are calling the FEMA Registration number. Making the call is the first step in applying for assistance for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, works with AmeriCorps*NCCC members Lori Hermosillo and Meredith MacMillan. This building will first be used to house volunteers assisting with Gulf Coast recovery, then presented to a displaced resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Jeffrey Welsh confers with his state counterpart, PIO Don Delucia at the Grant Street FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. PIO's mission is to assure that media and others get the correct message about available services and activities concerning those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis in Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, speaks with WCTV-TV reporter Tara Herrschaft about FEMA's response to Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's encourage and assist news agencies get the correct information about what FEMA is doing. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager Jane Kennedy prepares a communication to send by FEMA Logistics Specialist Jerry Schauer who provides courier service to the Monroe County Disaster Recovery Center from the FEMA Joint Field Office in Lexington. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, September 9, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is set up in the Wal-Mart parking lot with the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) vehicle providing telecommunication service. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, a FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) vehicle provides telecommunication services to the DRC located in the building on left. George Armstrong//FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 28, 2008 -- The Grant St. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center signs help those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay find the location. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison, Florida Congressman John Mica, and State Director of Emergency Management Craig Fugate confer at today's Leadership Briefing at the State Logistics Response Center. The recent federal Disaster Declaration provides FEMA resources to help in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- Cheryl Rasbury shows Skylor Welch, her granddaughter Mariah Rasbury, and their puppy named FEMA, pictures of their destroyed beach house in Bay St.Louis. This family and hundreds of other beach residents were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Beauvoir, the National Landmark home of Jefferson Davis, suffered extensive water damage from Hurricane Katrina as well as loss of porches, outbuildings, and the marble entranceway. According to the FEMA Historic Preservation Section at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO), Beauvoir is probably the oldest historically significant house on the Gulf coast and FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds can assist with restoration. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 28, 2006 - At the FT. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center, 60 KW generators are ready to be loaded on trucks for delivery to prestaging areas in anticipation of a disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) staff are installing telecommunication service in the new Joint Field Office(JFO). FEMA and the state will share office space as they respond to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews is attempting to contact the pastor of this church as outreach to community based organizations to help inform Tropical Storm Fay affected residents about available FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 17, 2008 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) vehicle is parked next to the Nassau FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) and is providing telecommunication services for Tropical Storm Fay affected potential applicants. The call to register is the first step in the FEMA application process. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the Red Cross Shelter, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey speaks with Bonita Springs City Councilwoman Martha C. Simmons and Mariann Kircher, Red Cross Training Instructor. The Shelter currently houses 600 people displaced by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - FEMA Public Information Officer Zachary Graber distributes printed hurricane related materials to Mobile County school children attending today's tour of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Research Aircraft at the Mobile Regional Airport. The aircraft, crew, and members of the National Weather Service are here to raise public awareness and hurricane preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA staff, most who have just arrived, are housed at the State EOC until the FEMA Disaster Field Office (DFO) can be set up. FEMA Mobile DRC's are currently supplying telecommunication services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- In their FEMA trailer, fireman Curtis Lopez and his wife Ann relate their hurricane experiences to FEMA worker Alan Jones. Their 15 room house was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Jim Lowery, FEMA Logistics Section (LOG) Chief responds to a question from Governor Haley Barbour, as Mike Womack, MEMA Deputy State Coordinating Officer, listens. The state and federal partnership, MEMA and FEMA, are underway with preparation for the 2006 hurricane season as well as recovery from Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Evergreen, FL, September 18, 2008 -- This Nassau County contractor weighs and estimates the loads of Tropical Storm Fay debris contract truckers are bringing to this landfill. The truckers are paid by the cubic yard and FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds probably will be used to reimburse 75% of the cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis provides WPTV-TV (NBC) 5 reporter Bryan Garner a Press Kit containing recent FEMA press releases and other information to help get the correct information about FEMA services to those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Palm Bay, FL, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Registration fliers are being handed out by members of Cub Scout pack 57 as their Public Service activity. FEMA partners, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) Community Relations(CR) members stand nearby and today have registered several residents who were affected by Tropical Storm Fay. Volunteer participation in disaster assistance is a valued asset to FEMA. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Nassau County Road and Bridge Department crew clean debris from a drainage ditch which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. The county may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds for 75% of cost for this repair. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are going door-to-door to provide FEMA Registration information to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Americorps volunteers (L-R) Daniel Wojtowicz of Westean, Mass., Beth Crosby of Charlottesville, VA., and Cory Price, chat with a FEMA representative while awaiting today's training at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO). Americorps Volunteers in Biloxi are working with Habitat for Humanity and Morrell Foundation, building housing for volunteers working in the community, with said houses to be ultimately given to those who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Herve Riou provides information at the Lamp Lighter Homes community meeting. CR's job is outreach to those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay so they may access FEMA and other resources. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore (right) and State Community Response Team member Holly Ness, speak with a Leon County, Tropical Storm Fay impacted resident during their door-to door-outreach about FEMA Registration and other services. FEMA and state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and a television news crew walk through a neighborhood which was affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert along with FEMA Public Information Officers(PIO) Nate Custer and Renee Bafalis meet with Wakulla County Building Inspector Raleigh Fewell during their outreach to provide FEMA registration information to Tropical Storm Fay impacted residents. The Inspector is advising the FEMA and state partners which homes are accessible, occupied, and available for visitation. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Amanda Bicknell refers to her notes in preparation for media interviews. PIO's assist media get correct information so those affected by Tropical Storm Fay can find their way to recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Logistics supply trucks are delivering FEMA materials for the new JFO where FEMA and state partners will share offiice space as they respond to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 29, 2006 -- Cases of sleeping bags at the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center are ready to be loaded and sent to a disaster area . This is part of FEMA's disaster stockpile for the coming Atlantic hurricane season. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 12, 2008 -- Still boxed FEMA equipment for the new Joint Field Office(JFO) from the Moffet Field California FEMA Distribution Center. Within 2 days these items will be in use by FEMA staff in this new JFO. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Sanford, FL, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA and other printed materials are available at the Seminole FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- At a flood impacted shopping center FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis speaks during an on camera interview with reporter Jim Abath of WPBF News 25(ABC). FEMA PIO's provide correct and timely information to the media so that those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay will be able to locate and access available FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) Initial Response Vehicle(IRV) is providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters for critical early stage planning and response. This one from MERS-Thomasville, GA team came here immediately after the severe storm and tornado which impacted this community. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 11, 2008 -- Red Cross staff are ending this days activity and returning materials to the Red Cross Operations Center located at the Fernley High School. Red Cross and FEMA are partners in helping residents who have been affected by this disastrous flood. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer(FCO) Tom Davies confers with FEMA Logistics Chief Robert Preston as the new Joint Field Office(JFO) is being prepared. The JFO will house FEMA and state partners in the response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 17, 2008 -- At the St. Lucie FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) potential FEMA applicants are making the call to register. Registration is the first step in the application process for financial assistance for Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore listens as this flood affected resident tells about her experience. CR is providing FEMA Registration information to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem provides this Lee County librarian information about FEMA services as outreach to help spread the word about available help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - The state Transportation Bureau is providing this debris cleanup and may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance funds to pay most of the cost. Muhlenberg County has significant need for debris removal due to the recent high winds and tornado which recently struck here. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Cocoa, FL, August 30, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery(MDRC) vehicle is being used as a telecommunication link for the actual DRC located in the building. It is one of six MDRC,s currently in Florida in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 -- At the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), this potential applicant begins the application process by calling the FEMA Registration number. FEMA is here as response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer walks through a flood damaged area of Timberlake. FEMA PIO's are accompanying CR and the press today at this Tropical Storm Fay impact area. George Armstrong/FEMA George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 12, 2008 -- FEMA Logistics and other staff move equipment into the new Joint Field Office(JFO) building. This location will be the base of operations for most FEMA staff assigned to this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- This building along Hwy 90 is currently undergoing extensive renovation due to storm damage. Hurricane Katrina caused damage throughout much of coastal Mississippi. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This home was shifted off foundation and suffered massive damage as result of severe storms and tornadoes passing through this state. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- The Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is open to provide information and telephone registration service to those affected by flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- As FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) staff of the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center begin interviewing potential applicants in the background, FEMA PIO Dan Martinez conducts an on camera interview with Reno KREN-TV reporter Wendy Garcia in front of the City Hall. FEMA attempts to work closely with the media to assure correct information is provided. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officers(PIO) Nate Custer and Renee Bafalis talk with Tallahassee Democrat photographer Mike Ewen as Community Relations (CR) workers go door-to-door with FEMA Registration information. FEMA is here as response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem, State Emergency Response Team (SERT) members Darryle McDowell and Herb Power are going door to door to provide information about FEMA help to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, and Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are referring to Leon County maps listing disaster assessments to determine locations for CR outreach. This FEMA and County CR partnership is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Don Powell, US Homeland Security Chairman of Gulf Coast Rebuilding, Clay Williams, field representative of Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.), and Jodey Arrington (right), Mr. Powell's Chief of Staff, meet with Mayor Matthew Avara and City Manager, Kay Kell. Mr. Powell and staff are touring the Gulf coast disaster area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham attaches printed FEMA registration information to the mailbox of an inaccessible home impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. The first step in obtain FEMA disaster assistance is to call the registration telephone number and CR's role is to provide outreach with that information. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Herb Power provide this high school principal information about FEMA services as outreach to help spread the word about available help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- Meals are being provided to these disaster workers as they clean up debris in the Bay Point area. The Red Cross continues to be a primary source of food for many families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Sanford, FL, September 20, 2008 -- Signs are placed at the Seminole FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) to help those affected by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay find their way to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior, and FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis are providing FEMA Registration information to this Tropical Storm Fay affected resident. Registration is the first step in applying for FEMA help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 -- Nick Russo, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) announces his departure at todays quot;All Hands Meetingquot; at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO). Russo, who has been involved with FEMA's Hurricane Katrina efforts since the beginning. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 -- At the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Jane Kennedy provides information to potential applicants who were affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 12, 2008 - These FEMA Community Relations(CR) workers are speaking to the man on the roof about FEMA and partners assistance and how to apply. Many homes were damaged in Muhlenberg and other KY counties by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - This private Biloxi marina suffered destruction due to Hurricane Katrina. Small Business Administration (SBA)loans can help eligible business owners after disasters such as this. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey speaks with Lee County Sheriffs Officer at a Tropical Storm Fay flooded manufactured home development where approximately 900 people were displaced. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Brandenburgh, KY, March 4, 2008 - FEMA Mitigation and other materials helpful to residents impacted by storm and tornado are on display at the Meade County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) today. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado affecting 15 KY counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)and FEMA staff actively participate in today's quot;All-Hands Meetingquot; at the Biloxi Joint Field Office(JFO). MEMA and FEMA are partners in providing a unified response to the thousands of Mississippians affected by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - AmeriCorps*NCCC National Director Merlene Mazyck addresses the 500 NCCC members present. Ms. Mazyck expresses gratitude for their service to Waveland and Bay St. Louis during National and Global Youth Service Day, and to their country during their full-time 10-month commitment. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- These FEMA staff are reporting to work at the state Logistics Response Center where space has been provided until the JFO can be created. FEMA and the state will share office space as they respond to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 - Inside a FEMA Disaster Recover Center, FEMA PIO Mel Jenkins and a local pastor listen as FEMA IA Specialist Diane Bridges explains how FEMA can help residents affected by the recent tornado in Monroe County. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore(dark shirt), PIO Renee Bafalis(light blue), State Community Response Coordinator Ted Keith, Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell, and Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are a joint FEMA, state, and county CR team providing outreach for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Graham Bingham(right) and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Susan Desato use a map to illustrate CR activity areas in response to Tropical Storm Fay while FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Amanda Bicnell (center), SBA PIO Terrence Pierce, reporter(left) and photographer from the Florida Times Union look on. CR outreach provides information for those who need help in recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- A FEMA GIS staff member reviews with local residents the latest electronic mapping system showing the newly designated Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) maps at this ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) outreach session tonight. GIS staff can advise residents whether their homes are situated in a flood plane according to the new maps. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 29, 2008 -- At the John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Patricia Gerosolina listens as a potential applicant relates how their family was affected by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA IA helps those eligible recover disaster losses. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 17, 2008 -- At the St. Lucie FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) signs are placed to direct potential Tropical Storm Fay affected applicants where to find the Center. The DRC has federal, state, local, and volunteer disaster services under one roof. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- Cheryl Rasbury talks with FEMA representative, Alan Jones on the steps of her mobile home, purchased in part with FEMA funds after her Bay St. Louis home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Many residents were displaced by Katrina's wind and water surge. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These quot;Podsquot; have been brought in as temporary housing for FEMA and local hire staff working at the Purvis travel trailer staging area. Due to damage from Hurricane Katrina, a lack of available local housing, and a large workforce, housing for staff had to obtained and placed on site. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- A federal Disaster Declaration was signed on January 8 because flooding of approximately 200 homes occurred as result of a break in this rain filled drainage canal. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Debary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Carly Miller are providing FEMA Registration information to a Volusia County resident of a Tropical Storm Fay flooded housing development. FEMA and the State are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the FEMA Lee County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Mitigation Specialist Rob Melendez provides information about the hazards of mold and mildew to one of hundreds of Tropical Storm Fay flood affected residents seeking help at the DRC. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 8, 2008 -- In the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) a student reporter for a local college is filming for the school television station. FEMA is here due to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 29, 2006 -- Cartons of cots at the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center are ready to be loaded and sent to a disaster area . This is part of FEMA's disaster stockpile for the coming Atlantic hurricane season. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- These Tropical Storm Fay affected potential applicants are here at the FEMA Grant St. Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) seeking assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- Signs are placed at the entrance to the FEMA Lee County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and on the street. FEMA is here in response to flooding by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The Nicholas County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open at this location to provide registration assistance and information for residents impacted by the recent storms and tornado which struck 15 KY counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- In Leon County along the Ochlockonee River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and state Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell listen as this flood impacted resident tells how high the river rose. FEMA and the state are partners in responding to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 15, 2008 -- At the St. Lucie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), signs are placed to help prospective applicants find the center. FEMA is here in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member Darryle McDowell are providing information about FEMA help to this resident affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport, William Proenza, Director, Southern Region, National Weather Service (NWS) points out the signage which lists 20 years of hurricanes this research aircraft has experienced to Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) and Leonard DeCarlo, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO). The NWS staff, aircraft, and crew are on a 5 day, 5 city tour to promote hurricane awareness in the Gulf Coast and Florida. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance worker Ronnie Simmons provides information about FEMA's financial assistance. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by the recent tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Mel Jenkins and Small Business Administration Communication Specialist Michael Peacock discuss disaster related services which may be available to this Monroe County resident. Severe storm and tornado damaged several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert tell this resident about FEMA services and registration process. FEMA is here as response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and State Community Response Coordinator Ted Keith are checking to see which house is next on their list for outreach visitation. FEMA and the state are partners in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 18, 2005 -- Immediately following Governor Haley R. Barbour's weekly press conference, FEMA Deputy FCO James N. Russo and MEMA Deputy SCO Mike Womack confer with the Governor. Frequent joint press conferences help get the word out to the public about state and federal progress in providing assistance to those displaced and impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) speaks with Max Mayfield, NOAA-National Hurricane Center Director shortly after his arrival by Hurricane Hunter aircraft at Mobile Regional Airport, as Leonard DeCarlo, FEMA (PIO) observes. Mr. Mayfield, other members of the National Weather Service, and Hurricane Hunter crew are here today as part of a 5 day, 5 city tour to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- Tropical Storm Fay dumped 20 inches of water along the coast and it is still draining to this location along the St. John's River. FEMA PA Funds may help state and local government recover cost of road and other repair. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- Tropical Storm Fay turned this road into a canal, forcing some residents to evacuate by canoe. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds may help repair this road if damaged. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., October 20, 2005 -- These FEMA information materials are about to be distributed at a Tougaloo College workshop regarding FEMA Mitigation services. Preparedness and prevention are key elements of FEMA disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Mrs. Marsha D. Barbour, wife of Governor Haley R. Barbour, acts as his representative at the Jackson FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) Strategy Meeting. FEMA and MEMA are partners in the recovery efforts for those Mississippians impacted by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey and film crew from WINK-TV(CBS 5) at the Lee County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). Media is here to cover the busing of hundreds of Tropical Storm Fay flood affected residents from the Red Cross Shelter. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - Harrison County sand beach drain lines are being replaced along Highway 90 because of flooding from Hurricane Katrina. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds help pay for the replacement. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Malabar, FL, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Registration fliers are being handed out at this store by members of Boy Scout Troop 734 as their Community Service activity. FEMA partners, State Emergency Response(SERT) Community Relations(CR) team members have helped arrange this effort and several residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay have been registered today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- This University of Southern Mississippi van, now resting near the Biloxi to Ocean Springs bridge. This storm produced catastropic damage through much of the Mississippi coast area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Emergency Response Officer Willie Womack of FIRSTeam Atlanta Operations(Federal Incident Response Support Team) has completed his team's mission for this disaster and all equipment is loaded in the two telecommunication vans for departure. The FIRSTeam provides immediate video flow to FEMA headquarters for initial critical disaster planning and response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the FEMA Lee County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual Assistance Specialist Ricardo Montes provides information to a Tropical Storm Fay affected resident. More than 900 people were displaced by flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore walks through this flood impacted neighborhood to provide outreach about FEMA help for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barbour and Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA Acting Regional Office Director, Region 4, kick off the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, 2006 Hurricane Awarenessquot; campaign at today's press conference. These federal and state partners are preparing for the 2006 hurricane season while recovery continues from Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 8, 2008 -- As part of FEMA Community Relations(CR) outreach to community based organizations, CR Specialist Marty Moore (center), Leon County EM Volunteer Patricia Day, and state Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Holly Ness, are informing Urban League officials, Curtis H. Taylor and Dale R. Landry about FEMA resources. FEMA is here due to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Palm Bay, FL, September 20, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Registration fliers are being handed out at this store by members of Boy Scout Troop 57 as their Public Service activity. FEMA partners, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) members are on site and today have registered several residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Karl, and Deputy FCO Ken Tingman confer with DRC Manager Gabriella Garibaldi about opening the FEMA Mobile DRC at the Fernley City Hall this afternoon. FEMA and partners will be providing initial services at this location to many of the approximately 2,000 residents impacted by flood and severe storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White speaks with Dale Burkett, Area Supervisor Nassau County Road and Bridge Department. FEMA is here to inspect debris activity as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Jackson County Public Information Officer Ken Flanagan (center), US Corps of Engineers representative Alou Rice (right rear), and Moss Point Alderwoman Aneice Liddell (far right) discuss planning issues at the Jackson County FEMA Long Term Community Recovery meeting this evening. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and County EM Volunteer Patricia Day are going door-to-door to provide FEMA Registration information to those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA Acting Regional IV Director, and Robert Latham, Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) greet Governor Haley Barbour as he arrives at the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO). They each will speak today at the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, 2006 Hurricane Awareness Campaign Kickoffquot;. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gautier, Miss., April 27, 2006 - At the FEMA ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery Meeting, FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jerry Powers (right) and Jackson County contractor Charles Givens discuss methods of strengthening buildings against disaster damage. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Carson City, NV, January 10, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC), located at the State EOC is providing telecommunication services for FEMA staff until the FEMA DFO can be set up. This is one of two MDRC's deployed to this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer(DFCO) Ken Tingman confers with Red Cross personnel at the FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC). The Red Cross and FEMA are partners in the provision of services to disaster victims. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore leaves a flier with FEMA Registration information while County EM Volunteer Patricia Day records the visit. This joint FEMA/County CR team provides information about FEMA services for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations staff Ron Cormier and Donita Wells are contacting residents to advise them of FEMA services. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior, and FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis are providing door to door outreach for potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Annette Moreno-Robinson, Community Emergency Response Team(CERT) member Josephine Brown, State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior, and FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis are providing door to door outreach for potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barbour, at the podium, and Mary Lynne Miller, FEMA acting Region IV Director, seated behind him, will announce to the public and media, that the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; campaign is now underway. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA are partners in services to Hurricane Katrina victims, and in preparation for the coming hurricane season. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- As they walk through this neighborhood doing door to door outreach, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore and State Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell note flood water level debris on this fence. Many homes in this area were flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Cocoa, FL, August 30, 2008 -- FEMA printed disaster information is on display and free at the Cocoa FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). FEMA is here as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis speaks with WPBF-TV (ABC) 25 reporter Jim Abath at a shopping center which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's seek out media coverage to assist and assure that correct information is provided to those who have been affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Trucks are being loaded with chipped storm debris. This Tropical Storm Fay debris staging area is one of nine temporary sites in Duval County and FEMA Public Assistance(PA) Funds will probably be paying 75% of the costs. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- At the Purvis FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), these two USDA workers, Kayla Hayes and Sandra Grimsley, provide information and assistance to residents of this rural area affected by Hurricane Katrina. DRC's provide a central location for a variety of disaster services for local residents. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 24, 2006 -- Carolyn Galardo, FEMA Katrina Disaster CORE Program Staff Chief, briefs the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff on hiring procedures for the CORE positions in Mississippi. CORE stands for the Cadre of Response and Recovery Employees who will be hired locally to staff the Transitional Recovery Office (TRO). George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] White Plains, KY, March 12, 2008 - The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is now open in Hopkins County. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which struck several Kentucky counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- State Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate illustrates a point during today's Leadership Briefing at the state Logistics Response Center. FEMA and the state are partners in responding to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Members of AmeriCorps*NCCC and corporate volunteers from Starbucks work with Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, to secure a newly raised wall. This will be a bunkhouse for volunteers assisting with recovery on the Gulf Coast, and then presented to a displaced resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Mobile County school children, before their tour of the Hurricane Hunter Research Aircraft, listen to a presentation by FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz. National Weather Service and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft and crew are here today to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 5, 2008 -- At the Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) free Mitigation and other pertinent printed FEMA materials are available for distribution. FEMA is here because of storms and tornado which affected 15 KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- At the state Logistics Response Center, FEMA Logistics Chief Robert Preston is telling his staff to begin work on the new JFO immediately. FEMA and state partners will share offiice space as they respond to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey speaks with Red Cross Shelter workers. The Shelter currently houses 600 people displaced by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- Television news gathering vehicles are here for interviews with FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) and Community Relations(CR) specialist at a Tropical Storm Fay flooded shopping center. FEMA PIO's provide media correct and timely information about services to those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews is attempting to contact the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Immokalee Medical Clinic to help inform Tropical Storm Fay affected residents about available FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- The Glades County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) State Manager Maribel Martinez checks computer operations with FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Lead Wilfredo Dominguez as the DRC prepares to open today. FEMA and State are partners in helping residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 --The Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today and signs are in place to help those affected by Tropical Storm Fay find their way to help. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 30, 2006 - These FEMA Public Information Officers (PIO's) are receiving training by David Turner, FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison, at the Biloxi Transitional Recovery Office (TRO). PIO's are required to be familiar with every aspect of FEMA's services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center provides telecommunication services for the FEMA DRC located in this church. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak with a Tropical Storm Fay affected resident of this manufactured home park. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- The Glades County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today to serve residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Geneva, FL, August 28, 2008 -- State Road 46 is underwater and shut down in the area of Lake Harney on the St.John's River thanks to Tropical Storm Fay. If the road is damaged it probably will be eligible for repair with FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Wiggins, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- In the yard of her mobile home Cheryl Rasbury shows photos of her destroyed beach home to FEMA employee Alan Jones, while her grand daughter Mariah looks on. FEMA grants enabled her to buy the home and replace the furniture lost in Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- This building houses the joint FEMA/STATE Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for residents of this primarily rural area, affected by Hurricane Katrina. DRC's provide a central location for disaster services. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barbour and Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Regional Director, Region IV, discuss recovery issues and preparations for the 2006 hurricane season. FEMA and the state are partners in recovery and preparation. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. Atlanta, Ga., August 29, 2006 -- At the Ft. Gillem FEMA Logistics Center trailer staging area, Linda Cassell (FEMA contractor) installs a GPS tracking transponder on one of 300 trailers in this lot. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Mitigation(MIT) Specialist Mark Greene speaks with a potential applicant. FEMA is here as result of damages by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Renee Bafalis speaks with Reporter Lavern Elise, ABC Local Channel 27 about FEMA resources for residents impacted by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- As part of the Public Assistance(PA) eligibility process, FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White inspects unusually large debris Nassau County has reported as needing extraction as result of Tropical Storm Fay. County Storm Debris Specialist Richard Conrad documents the inspection with paint. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - This shop on Highway 90 has been cleaned out in preparation for renovation. FEMA and the Small Business Administration (SBA) provide assistance to eligible applicants who experienced the incredible devastation of Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - A FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist is going through this trailer park to speak with any residents who need information about how FEMA can help. There were three fatalities in this area resulting from the severe storm and tornado which struck Hopkins County recently. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Darryl Groves provides information to a potential applicant at the Grant Street FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). Mitigation can provide information and funds to improve homes ability to withstand disasters such as Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 9, 2008 -- At the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Wade Sims provides information to this Tropical Storm Fay flood affected resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- The state EM Logistics Response Center is a 200,000 sq.ft., two story, secure facility which holds supplies which are being used to respond to Tropical Storm Fay, as well as serving as temporary work location for some FEMA staff. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- At the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Red Cross is providing services to residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Small Business Administration(SBA) Representative Yvonne Williams speaks with a potential applicant. FEMA and SBA are here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - Pheres Pickett, Red Cross Instructor, and David Eversole, Meteorologist, Mobile National Weather Service lead a hurricane awareness session for each group of Mobile County students who are here today to tour the Hurricane Hunter aircraft. This 5 day, 5 city mission for National Weather Service (NWS) and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is to promote hurricane awareness and preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) van is parked in front of the Leon County Library where MERS workers are setting up telecommunications for the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). This MERS Unit from Maynard, Mass. is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member Darryle McDowell are providing information about FEMA help to this resident affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 12, 2008 -- Residents speak with Salvation Army volunteers at the FEMA DRC which was moved into the City Hall. Many volunteer agencies partner with FEMA to bring disaster aid to victims. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Evergreen, FL, September 18, 2008 -- Nassau County has contracted with this landfill to accept Tropical Storm Fay debris and it is piled up here. Contract truckers are being paid by the cubic yard and 75% of this probably will be paid by FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - Monica Davis, Community Relations Specialist with AmeriCorps*NCCC, speaks to Chris Hall, leader of Team Fire 2, as they walk toward their next culvert cleaning project in Bay St. Louis. They are participating in a massive 500 NCCC member cleanup in honor of National and Global Youth Service Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] DeBary, FL, August 30, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) and MDRC are set up in the Wal~Mart parking lot with sign from state DOT. FEMA and partners are here providing services to residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA CR Lead Tom Beckham speaks at the Mexican Consulate gathering at the Red Cross Shelter where more than 200 persons remain displaced by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA, other agencies, and volunteers are being honored by the Consulate for their help to these storm victims. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis speaks with WPBF-TV (ABC) 25 news crew member at a manufactured home park which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's help the media get correct and timely information about services available for those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 18, 2008 -- This is one of nine staging sites in Duval County where Tropical Storm Fay debris is being delivered by contractors, shredded and transported to a land fill. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds probably will be paying 75% of the cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 _ The direction of Hurricane Katrina's devastating wind and storm surge is evident from this photo taken from a Biloxi marina. Recovery efforts include the demolition of many structures too damaged to repair within FEMA Mitigation requirements. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS), Logistics staff, and contractors are preparing the new Joint Field Office(JFO). FEMA and the state are partners in responding to Tropical Storm Fay and will share office space in this building. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - The marble marker for the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway is where Hurricane Katrina left it on Highway 90, in front of Beauvoir, the Davis home. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds will help restore this historic site. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- A front end loader dumps debris into a dump truck in this Fernley neighborhood. Flood demaged debris and damaged household material is being cleared. Approximately 200 homes were impacted by flooding from the rain swollen canal which broke. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) is now open to help Harrison County residents impacted by the severe storms and tornado in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenville, KY, March 12, 2008 - This business has been heavily damaged and may be eligible to rebuild using FEMA Mitigation assistance and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. FEMA is here because of Federal Disaster Declaration due to severe storm and tornado which struck this county in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 - After Hurricane Katrina, demolition is the only choice for many buildings such as this one along Highway 90. After seven months, it is still difficult to comprehend the degree of devastation the Mississippi coast area has sustained. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- In Wakulla County along the St .Marks River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Karen Graham and State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member John Probert provide this Tropical Storm Fay impacted resident information about FEMA and state resources and how to access them. FEMA and the state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - A reporter for ABC affiliate WLOX interviews Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo in front of a team of AmeriCorps*NCCC members planting trees and installing a city welcome sign. The mayor is pleased with the volunteer services his city has received during National and Global Youth Service Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport during today's tour of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft, Rick Klein, executive producer of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, interviews Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, as FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Leonard DeCarlo(right), observes. The purpose of the tour and the interview is to raise public awareness and hurricane preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 13, 2008 -- At the Lee County Red Cross Shelter FEMA PIO William Lindsey speaks with Mexican Consulate Representative Brent L. Probinsky (left), Red Cross Shelter Manager Len Alvarez, and Consulate Protection Manager Edgardo Briones. FEMA is here tonight as honored guests of the Consulate in appreciation for services to residents displaced by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance worker Catherine Burt, working out of the FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, assists a resident impacted by the recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) speaks with FEMA Recertification workers Gwen Payton and Glenda Noble, at a FEMA mobile home site, as FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano takes notes. This was one of the stops on the Gulf Coast Rebuilding Team tour. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 1, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Laird Basehoar is being interviewed by WKYT-TV (CBS) reporter Denny Trease in front of the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) at the FEMA Joint Field Office. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado damage in several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 5, 2008 -- Flooding from Tropical Storm Fay damaged the drainage system along this Leon County road. These repairs may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance funds up to 75% of cost after application and eligibility determination. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- These temporary housing units have been brought in to house FEMA and local hire staff working at the Purvis travel trailer staging area. Hurricane Katrina displaced thousands from the coast and local housing is not currently available. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Moore Haven, FL, September 15, 2008 -- The Glades County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) State Manager Maribel Martinez and FEMA DRC Manager Magda Reyes check computer operations with FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) Lead Wilfredo Dominguez as the DRC prepares to open today to serve residents affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak with WPTV-TV(5 ) news crew who are here to accompany them on a CR outreach in this Tropical Storm Fay impacted neighborhood. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- As part of the Public Assistance(PA) funds eligibility process, FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White inspects a stump Nassau County has reported as needing extraction as result of Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is now open and ready to serve Monroe County residents impacted by recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- These Tropical Storm Fay affected potential applicants for a Small Business loan are getting information from SBA Disaster Reservist Yvonne Williams. FEMA and SBA are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer is conducting an on-camera interview with Tallahassee Democrat online news reporter, Julian Pequet. FEMA PIO's encourage and assist the media get correct/current information about response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speaks with a Tropical Storm Fay flooded shop owner at a shopping center as FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis observes and WPBF-TV (ABC) 25 news crew films. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- This Collier County road is being repaired as result of apparent flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA Public Assistance(PA) funds may pay up to 75% of repairs after application and eligibility determination. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- As part of the FEMA Public Assistance(PA) eligibility process, FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White inspects stumps Nassau County has reported as needing extraction as result of Tropical Storm Fay. County Storm Debris Specialist Richard Conrad documents the inspection with paint. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- Curtis Lopez displays family photos found in the debris where their home once stood, to his wife Ann, granddaughter Olivia, and daughter-in-law Bridgett. Four generations of the Lopez family now live in FEMA travel trailers, as do thousands of Mississippians displaced by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 13, 2008 -- At the Lee County Red Cross Shelter Mexican Consulate Representative Brent L. Probinsky (right) praises FEMA, State, and other help for residents displaced by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. (From Left) Bob Mendoza State Emergency Response Team(SERT) Lead, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Lead Tom Beckham, CR Specialist Doug Bodem, and FEMA PIO William Lindsey. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member Darryle McDowell are going door to door as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Waveland, Miss., April 22, 2006 - The annual trash can painting contest returns to Waveland. AmeriCorps*NCCC works with Waveland's Coleman Avenue Coalition on this children's event during National amp; Global Youth Service Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Lehigh Acres, FL, September 12, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Doug Bodem, as outreach to spread the word about FEMA help for those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay, provides information to a Lee County high school principal. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Callahan, FL, September 17, 2008 -- At a Nassau Community flood concerns meeting, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer responds to questions about FEMA activities. FEMA PIO's help the media and the public get correct information about FEMA's response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery(MDRC) vehicle is in place at the City Hall and the FEMA Individual Assistance(IA) staff are connecting their computers and telecommunication devices to begin assisting flood impacted residents here this afternoon. Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the Small Business Administration(SBA) are here also. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 13, 2006 -- Crystal Payton, FEMA Acting External Affairs Officer provides updates at the Biloxi Joint Field Office (JFO) FEMA External Affairs quot;All-Handsquot; meeting. These meetings include staff interaction, verbal reporting, and critical information presentation. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 -- These Tropical Storm Fay affected potential applicants for FEMA assistance must first register by calling the tele-registration number. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Barefoot Bay, FL, August 28, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is now open in the tent. The Mobile Disaster Recovery (MDRC) vehicle is providing telecommunications to serve those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Governor Haley Barbour kicks off the quot;Stay Alert, Stay Alive, Hurricane Awareness 2006quot; campaign at the Salvation Army's quot;Yankie Stadiumquot; disaster center. The state and FEMA are partners in disaster preparation as well as the current Huricane Katrina recovery efforts. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 8, 2008 -- In the FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) a student reporter for a local college is filming for the school television station. FEMA is here due to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- These three trailers are home to the extended Lopez family. In all, six members from four generations live here now. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Crawfordville, FL, September 2, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis in Wakulla County along the St. Marks River, listens to this resident tell how fast the water level rose as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's are here today accompanying Community Relations(CR) workers and the media. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA PIO William Lindsey speaks at the Mexican Consulate gathering at the Red Cross Shelter where more than 200 persons remain displaced by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA, other agencies, and volunteers are being honored by the Consulate for their help to these storm victims. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Hilliard, FL, September 18, 2008 -- FEMA Debris Specialist Ray White inspects a stump Nassau County has reported as needing extraction as result of Tropical Storm Fay. As part of the FEMA Public Assistance(PA) process each stump(which could cost as much as $1,200 each) must be determined eligible for PA. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Nashville, TN, February 10, 2008 -- A FEMA Telecommunications vehicle is parked at the Joint Field Office to provide telecommunication services for FEMA staff as they move in. FEMA is here as result of tornado affecting several TN counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, FEMA DRC Manager Wade Sims speaks with a local newspaper reporter. FEMA is here in response to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Don Powell, Chairman of US Homeland Security Gulf Coast Rebuilding, Clay Powell, field representative for Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.), and Matthew Avara, Mayor of Pascagoula, are speaking with two school age residents of a FEMA mobile home site. Mr. Powell and staff are touring the Gulf coast disaster area. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- The State/FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Team is talking with this homeowner regarding damage from the recent tornado. FEMA PDA Inspector Matt Sackwitz(right), State PDA Inspector Richard Taylor(center) and SBA Inspector Dennis Ayers will compile data to determine an estimate of cost to recover from this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Gerry Powers, FEMA Mitigation liaison to Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR), explains to a Harrison County resident how to protect life and property by incorporating mitigation into rebuilding or new construction. Pre-disaster mitigation is important damage prevention for individual homeowners and local government. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 6, 2008 - Charlie Winter, State Coordinating Officer (SCO) greets representatives of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) at the Joint Field Office. NEMA is the national organization for state emergency management agencies and personnel with national headquarters in Lexington. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Immokalee, FL, September 13, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Vernon Andrews and State Emergency Response Team (SERT) member are going door to door to inform Tropical Storm Fay affected residents about FEMA services and how to access them. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 -- At the Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA DRC Manager Joe Gagnon speaks with a Tropical Storm Fay affected resident as she calls the FEMA Registration number. Telephone registration is the first step in applying for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Regional Director for Region IV, chats with Dr. Gavin Smith, Director of the Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal, and Lea Stokes, Public Relations Director, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), during Governor Haley Barbour's visit today at the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO). The MEMA and FEMA partners will present a press conference this afternoon kicking off the 2006 hurricane awareness campaign. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Emergency Response Officer of FIRSTeam Atlanta Operations Willie Womack (left) talks with FEMA Regional Director Phil May as the FIRSTteam (Federal Incident Response Support Team), having completed their mission, prepare to depart. This FIRSTeam provides FEMA headquarters with the first on site video images of disaster scenes to aid FEMA initial planning and response. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), signs help potential applicants locate available services. FEMA is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 16, 2008 -- Elizabeth Ashley, Mitigation Officer Nevada Department of Public Safety is conducting a public meeting for an audience for which a presentation on Mitigation and Public Assistance would be appropriate. Most of the people in the room are government officials learning how they can obtain FEMA funds to help repair infrastructure and rebuild to withstand potential future disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 27, 2008 --FEMA Lead Applicant Service Program Specialist Silvia Herring provides information at the FEMA Grant St. Disaster Recovery Center. DRC's purpose is to put FEMA and partners response to Tropical Storm Fay in local areas. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Initial Response Vehicle (IRV) has been activated from the MERS-Thomasville, GA team, providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters to help critical early stage planning and preparation. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - In the cockpit of the Hurricane Hunter Lockheed WP-3D Orion Aircraft, Dr. James D. McFadden, Chief, Program amp; Special Projects Staff, NOAA Aircraft Operations Center, fields questions from FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz, as FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Leonard DeCarlo (left) and FEMA PIO Ted Stuckey (right) observe. The Hurricane Hunter aircraft, aircrew, and forecasters of the NOAA-National Hurricane Center are on a five day, five city mission to increase hurricane awareness and preparation in the Gulf Coast and Florida. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 9, 2008 -- The FEMA Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is located inside the LeRoy Collins Public Library. FEMA is here due to flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

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Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1956 - 2008. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials. 1998 - 9/28/2012. [Tropical Storm Fay] McClenny, FL, September 23, 2008 -- As the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opens today, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Amanda Bicknell speaks with Charles Patton, Florida Times Union reporter as SBA PIO Terrence Pierce looks on. FEMA and partner PIO's help media get the correct information so those impacted by Tropical Storm Fay can find their way to recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

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