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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Cheryl Catchings (left), a FEMA Community Relations specialist and Kristy Jackson (center), a FEMA Applicant Services specialist, describe the operation of a federal disaster assistance program to LaDonnia Cowan.  A number of homes in this community, five miles south of Madisonville in Hopkins County, were hit byan F4 tornado on November 15. This county, along with Marshall County in western Kentucky, received a federal disaster declaration on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Cher...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - Nothing but the leaning west wall of a home's foundation remains after an F4 tornado struck it on the afternoon of November 15.  Residents of Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky were declared eligible for federal disaster assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - Not...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Greenvil...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2005 -- Members of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue task forces continue search operations into areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2005 -- Members of the...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations specialist Cheryl Catchings (standing, left) responds to a question asked by a parishoner at Pleasant Grove Baptist Churh during her visit there to inform attendees about federal disaster programs available to individuals affected by the November 15th F4 tornado thath struck the area.  President Busg issued a federal disaster declaration for Hopkins and Marshall counties on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- As he walks through the 9th Ward with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, Mayor Ray Nagin explains what happen in 9th Ward neighborhood when Hurricane Katrina struck and what problems this area faces both in recovery and protecting from future disasters.  The King of Jordan is taking the foot tour of the 9th Ward to see first hand what happen here and to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- As he walks through th...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - FEMA Applicant Services Specialist Kristy Jackson (left) answers questions regarding disaster programs for applicant Don Johnston.  F4 tornadoes struck Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky on November 15th, and a federal declareation was issued on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - FEM...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - A home in the city's Country Club subdivision suffered major damages from an F4 tornado that struck on November 15.  President Bush issued a federal disaster declaration on December first to address damages and losses for indivduals and business owners in Hopkins and Marshall counties.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - A ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - Nothing but scattered bricks, cinder blocks and a stairway to nowhere remain of a home struck by one of the F4 tornadoes spawned by a storm system that swept through Hopkins and Marshall counties on November 15.  Residents of these two western Kentucky counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance under a declaration issued on December first by President Bush.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - Not...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Volunteer, Sandy Walton assists with clean up mask distribution at the Chalmette Recovery Center following devastating hurricane Katrina.  FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 10/22/2005 -- Volunteer, Sandy W...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - (left to right) Mary Foster, Dwayne Laughary and Ashley Shimmerhorn apply for disaster assistance by computer at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center operating in Hopkins County.  More than 20 percent of the applications for Hopkins and Marshall counties, eligible for federal assistance for damages and losses caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15, filed for assistance via the internet at www.FEMA.gov.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - (le...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A home, ripped off its foundation by one of the F4 tornado on November 15 that affected Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky, is set down on the edge of a hillside.  A federal disaster declaration for these areas was issued by President Bush on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A h...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Darrel Qualls (right) and a friend discuss his new, soon-to-be home which will replace the one destroyed on the same location by one of the F4 tornadoes that struck the area on November 15.  Two western Kentucky counties, Hopkins and Marshall, are eligible for federal disaster assistance through a declaration issued by President Bush on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Da...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A home torn off its foundation and cast partway down a hillside is dwarfed by the trees that were stripped of foliage and limbs by an F4 tornado that struck the area on November 15.  Individuals and business owners with losses caused by the mid-November storm systems in Hopkins and Marshall counties are eligible to apply for federal and state of Kentucky disaster assistance programs.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A h...

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[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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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthian...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA  November 19, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations teams began interviewing evacuees staying in motels as the Hotel Population Outreach Project got underway.  Evacuees will be helped to expeditiously locate rental or permanent housing.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA November 19, 2005 - FEMA Communit...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A pile of rubble is all that remains of a 2400 square foot home destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15.  The damages and losses caused by storm systems that struck Hopkins and Marshall counties resulted in President Bush's approval of a federal disaster request on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A pil...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central ...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central ...

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

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

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

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

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[Severe Storms, 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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthian...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Construction workers toil under a cold December sun to rebuild a roof that sustained major damages from the F4 tornadoes that struck Hopkins and Marshal counties in western Kentucky on November 15.  A disaster declaration approving individual assistance for homeowners, renters and business owners with losses from the storms was issued on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Co...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Elizabet...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Brandenb...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central ...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthian...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - (left to right) Applicant Services Specialists Kristy Jackson and Tina Wells (standing) review Mary Foster, Dwayne Laughary and Ashley Skimmerhorn's internet applications. Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky were declared eligible on December first for damages caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 6, 2005 - (le...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Matha Koch (left), a FEMA Community Relations specialist, speaks to a local law enforcement officer about federal and state disaster progams during the town's annual Christmas Day parade.  Members of this FEMA cadre make contact with local and county officials as part of their mission to inform the public about disaster assistance programs.  Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky received a federal disaster declaration on December first for damages caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Ma...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Matha Koch, a FEMA Region 4 Community relations specialist (left) provides disaster program information to several Hopkins County residents during the town's annual Christmas parade.  People in Hopkins and Marshall counties, issued a federal disaster declaration on December first, were contacted at home and at various community functions with disaster program information.  The counties were struck by several storm systems that spawned F4 tornadoes on November 15.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Ma...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthian...

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[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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[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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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Workers at a FEMA base camp (16 man tent) rest after a hard day. FEMA Base Camps are used when there are no other housing resources.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Workers at a FEMA base camp ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Construction crews work on the damaged roofs of adjacent houses that were hit by one of the tornadoes spawned by a storm system that swept through Hopkins and Marshall counties on the afternoon of November 15.  Individuals and business owners in these two western Kentucky counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance under a declaration issued by President Bush on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 12, 2005 - Co...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina and Rita as well as the levee breaks in New Orleans to an International Delegation visiting the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 12, 2005 - Federal Coord...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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[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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[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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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - The remains of a home destroyed by an F4 tornado on November 15 have been cleared away and the new foundation for a new home is poured in a neigborhood just south of the city.  A federal disaster declaration to cover losses suffered by individuals and businesses was issued on December first for Kopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - The...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkin...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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[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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[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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] White Pl...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 12, 2008 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist Larry Ruffin (right) and SBA Field Inspector Bruce Figoli (left) discuss rebuilding options with disaster survivor Dan Haley.  Haley plans to rebuild stronger using mitigation techniques for a home with greater resistance to high winds.  Dianna Gee/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthian...

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