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US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Mike Simard, Alpha Company (A CO), 1ST Battalion (BN), 106th Aviation Regiment (AR), Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG), returns to Ellington Field, Texas (TX), onboard his assigned USA UH-60A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) after delivering two pallets of relief supplies to Deweyville, TX. The Army is contributing to the Hurricane Rita humanitarian assistance operations as part of Joint Task Force (JTF) Rita, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Mike Simard, Alpha Company (A CO), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellington Field, Houston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jacob N. Bailey, USAF Release Sta... More

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Terry Veneable of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the readying of generators to be placed in communities affected by Hurricane Rita. This particular unit is 300 KW and could be used in a nursing home, hospital, school, or some other large facility. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Terry Veneable of...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - An American flag, planted on a sandbar that was once a road in this gulfside community of 300 residents, flutters amongst the ruins that remain. Hurricane Rita totally devastated this town which also played host to thousands of tourists and fishermen.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - An American flag,...

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[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Cattle, rescued from the flooded marshes of lower Cameron Parish, are brought to the high school's rodeo pens to await sorting and return to their owners.  Several thousand cattle, belonging to an estimated 15 ranchers, are still lost in the marshes and are being rescued by cowboys on horseback.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - Cattle, rescued fro...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Hurricane Katrina: How is FEMA Performing Its Mission at This Stage of Recovery?.  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Scaffolding embraces one building as repairs are underway in New Orleans in the recovery effort from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Meanwhile the restaurant next door opens for business.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - Scaffolding emb...

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[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005-  A building owner on Bolivar Peninsula warns looters with his sign.  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005- A building owner on...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, lead PIO in Houston and a Vietnamese language linguist, appears with Kiem Vu, on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population.  FEMA provides language services for most languages in the super DRC.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, l...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005- Bobby McNeill, who has had open heart surgery and has emphysema, is assisted by FEMA CR personnnel, including from left, Linda Banzhof, Kim Ehresman, Darrell Balsamo, Bruce Banzhof, Chuck and Brad Craine.  FEMA has trained personnel to assist special needs clients.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005- Bobby McNeill, who h...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Plaquemines Parish, LA  November 7, 2005 - The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) set up one of the new, innovative, fully self-contained Mobile Medical Units along Route 23 to treat persons who lost access to medical care when hurricanes Katrina and Rita slammed the area.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Plaquemines Parish, LA November 7, 2005 - The Nat...

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[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community at Johnson Bayou was wiped out from the tidal surge from Hurricane Rita, taking even the utilitiy lines.  Hurricane Rita left many people homeless that are asking FEMA to help them get back on their feet and to rebuild their communities.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This community at John...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- Al and Liz Steiner look at what's left of their home of 30 years.  There was nothing left to salvage, everything was gone.  This Neighborhood of 500 structures was destroyed by Hurricane Rita's tidal surge leaving little if any debris.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- Al and Liz Steiner look ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- Applicants sign up for housing assistance at the Houston Urban League Housing Fair.  CR workers are working now to get clients into more permanent housing.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- Applicants sign up ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Jason Peatross and Steve Dunsmore check a 180 KW Power Generator used for powering the Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, in the City Building.  This generator is the only source of power in town.  FEMA is helping Local governments get roads, bridges, and utilities back in operation so residents can move back.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- Jason Peatross and Steve Dun...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- A Free phone call can be made from this FEMA sponsored MCI phone/communication trailer. The FEMA sponsored MCI communication van provides phone and internet service for the whole community which is totaly without service.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- A Free phone call can be mad...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- FEMA Contractor and Inspector Fred Perez inspects this home that is on the Highway right-of-way because of hurricane Rita.  This house must be removed.  FEMA is funding Debris removal from Hurricane Kitrina.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- FEMA Contractor and Inspecto...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita's tidal surge damaged the inside of homes.  Most of these homes will have to be demolished and people are looking to FEMA for help with their homes and getting their lives back in order.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-17-05 -- Hurricane Rita's tidal surge...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-18-05 -- This fire station shows the damage from Hurricane Rita.  FEMA is rebuilding this station.  FEMA is helping Local governments get Fire stations, Roads, Bridges, and Utilities back in operation so residents can move back.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-18-05 -- This fire station shows the ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells addresses a group of international delegates representing 17 countries. Wells describes and reflects on the devastation created by Hurricane Katrina and Rita and the levee breaks in New Orleans.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 15, 2005 -- Federal Coor...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Local Hurricane Rita victims are sorting through goods that have been donated by Minveille Outreach Ministries and delivered to this house in Cameron for distribution.  The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) down the block from this house has agreed to relocate and distribute these and other donated goods to the community.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Local Hurricane Rita ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame and basketball rims of Cameron Elementary School's Gymnasium stand after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana.  FEMA funds and supports the recovery efforts underway now in Cameron Parish.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, January 20, 2005 -- Housing and URBAN Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announces an ad campaign developed by the Ad Council to combat housing discrimination against the refugee population.  This will also help FEMA Community Service workers, who have worked to deal with housing discrimination faced by refugees. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, January 20, 2005 -- Housing and URBAN De...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordinating Officer Jeff Smith (L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells (R) present updates on recovery efforts regarding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during a Louisiana congressional staff briefing at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordina...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- The shrimp boat Misslana, like many other boats that were sunk by Hurricane Rita, needs to be moved.  FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in cleaning up from Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- The shrimp boat Misslana, lik...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- FEMA Public Assistance funds are needed to repair this Hurricane Rita damaged section of road along Hwy 82.  FEMA is helping Local governments get Roads, Bridges, and Utilities back in operation so residents can move back.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- FEMA Public Assistance ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Pre Debris Removal Inspector Bonnie Jones verifies a Debris removal site.  FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing home debris caused by Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Grand Chenier, LA, 1-27-06 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engi...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, and House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert R-Ill, speak to other lawmakers and the media at the site of 9th Ward Industrial Canal breach.  Speakers Hastert's delegation came to inspect the progress of recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast areas hit by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- House Minority Leader N...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - FEMA acting Director, David Paulison speaks at an all hands meeting in Baton Rouge at the Joint Field Office.  Joining him on stage are (L-R) Undersecretary for Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security, George Foresman and FEMA Deputy Director for Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - F...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- Representatives from FEMA begin to set up an information booth to display and distribute materials to help families prepare for future disasters at FEMA's Family Preparadness Day in Lake Charles.  Many organizations were represented and helped provide important information and free supplies to everyone attending.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- R...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, May 20, 2006 -- FEMA asbestos Inspectors, George Legere, Walter Coleman Jr, and Rocky Craigen check this house for asbestos in preperation for demolition.  Many homes are being demolished and demolition crews and land fill operators need to know which hazardous materials they are handling.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, May 20, 2006 -- FEMA asbestos Inspectors...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 -- Activity on the main floor at the Louisiana State Emergency Operations Center in Baton Rouge. Emergency support factions engage in a 2 day, full-scale exercise to simulate the pre and post landfall of a hurricane.  FEMA is funding this exercise with the intent of testing recently revised emergency procedures as local, state, federal and private entities participate to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of these plans in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 -- Ac...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - The command room overlooking the main floor at the Louisiana State Emergency Operations Center is occupied by state emergency officials during a 2 day, full-scale exercise simulating  the pre and post landfall of a hurricane. The recently revised emergency procedures to be implemented in response to hurricane threat will be tested during this exercise which is being funded by FEMA.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - The...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana. FEMA funds supported the recovery efforts of this Elementary School in Cameron Parish. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurr...

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[Hurricane Rita] LAKE CHARLES, LA, September 24, 2007 --  Federal, state and local officials participate in breaking ground for the new terminal building at the Lake Charles Regional Airport. The new facility replaces one destroyed two years ago by Hurricane Rita. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing more than $2.7 million for the project. From left to right: Louisiana Department of Transportation Aviation Program Manager David Slayter; Federal Aviation Administration Division Manager Kelvin Solco; Airport Consultant Brad Kutchins; FEMA Director Transitional Recovery Office Jim Stark; Calcasieu Parish Administrator Mark McMurry; Louisiana GOHSEP State Coordinating Offi

[Hurricane Rita] LAKE CHARLES, LA, September 24, 2007 -- Federal, sta...

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New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 --  Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in the grand opening ceremonies for the Johnson Bayou Library in Cameron Parish. The building was washed away by the severe storm surge from Hurricane Rita.  FEMA obligated over $784,000 for the reconstruction of the permanent library building, which is mitigated to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps elevation to prevent future storm damage. FEMA/Lynette Fontenot

New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staf...

The original database describes this as: Title: Johnson Bayou Lbrary Grand Opening Production Date: 10/20/2009 Caption: New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in ... More

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The Cameron Parish School Board Maintenance Facility received $5.6 million from FEMA to rebuild following Hurricane Rita's damages. Lillie Long/FEMA

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The Cameron Parish School Board ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: Cameron Parish, LA Keywords: Cameron Parish ^ hurricane rita ^ Cameron Parish ... More

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on April 10, 2014 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of FEMA, acknowledge the contributions of FEMA over three and a half decades, and provide FEMA employees with a better understanding of how emergency management operations have evolved to become the mission we support today.  Selected guests spoke on the past, present, and future of emergency management.  The discussion was moderated by Joshua Batkin (Director of External Affairs) and included Wayne Blanchard (former EMI professor), Francis X. McCarthy (analyst in Emergency Management Policy), Jessica Stewart (Recovery Directorate), Rita Andryushchenko (former FEMA Corps and current Response Directorate National Planning Cadre Management), and Sean M. Jolliff (FEMA Corps)

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on Apr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-10 13:33:18 UTC Photographer Name: Matthew Harmon Keywords: FEMA 35th Anniversary Event ^ JPGs Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency ... More

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005- Dennis Senior FEMA Official, Don Fikes, Senior SBA PIO and Charley Henerson, PIO lead, appear on Houston Public Television.  FEMA personnel participate in many media events as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005- Dennis Senior FEMA...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Dennis Lee, Senior FEMA Official, Don Fikes Senior PIO for SBA, and Charley Henderson, PIO lead, appear on Houston Public Television. FEMA personnel make themselves available for many media events.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Dennis Lee, Seni...

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel transported aboard a US Navy (USN) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 48 (HSL-48), Vipers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Mayport, Florida (FL), during an assessment of the Port Arthur and Lake Charlotte communities in Louisiana (LA), following Hurricane Rita's landfall. The Navy's active participation in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel transported aboar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christian Knoell, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- A Veterinarian from the National Veterinarian Response Team (NVRT)  examines an injured horse brought in to the Ford Arena outside Beaumont following Hurricane Rita's landfall. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- A Veterinarian fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, 9-30-05 -- This blown down utility pole is a common sight in New Orleans' neighborhoods following hurricane Katrina. Utilities need to be repaired before residents can move back to their homes.  Utility companies are working to restore service to New Orleans.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, 9-30-05 -- This bl...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Veterinarians from the National Veterinarian Response Team (NVRT) examine implant a microchip into a dog for tracking purposes brought in to the Animal Disaster Response Facility staged in the Ford Arena outside Beaumont following Hurricane Rita's landfall. Following the examinations and shots they will be held until their owners return from evacuation.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Veterinarians fro...

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[Hurricane Rita] Iowa, LA, September 30, 2005 -- A catering crew hired to feed the soldiers from a Monroe, LA National Guard unit prepare the evening meal by making the salad and cooking the meats to be served. The guardsmen are providing ice, water and Meals Ready to Eat to area residents left without electrical power by Hurricane Rita.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Iowa, LA, September 30, 2005 -- A catering crew hired...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Veterinarians from the National Veterinarian Response Team (NVRT)  examine dogs brought in to the Animal Disaster Response Facility staged in the Ford Arena outside Beaumont following Hurricane Rita's landfall. Following the examinations and shots they will be held until their owners return from evacuation.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Veterinarians fro...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Terry Veneable of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversees the readying of generators to be placed in communities affected by Hurricane Rita. This particular unit is 600 KW and could be used in a nursing home, hospital, school, or some other large facility. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, September 30, 2005 -- Terry Veneable of...

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[Hurricane Rita] Mauriceville, TX, October 2, 2005 -- A saw crew of the San Juan Hotshots of the U.S. Forest Service clear trees knocked down by Hurricane Rita at the Little Cypress Mauriceville High School.Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Mauriceville, TX, October 2, 2005 -- A saw crew of th...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, Oct. 2, 2005 -- The Elks Club of Beaumont was engulfed by fire after the electric service was reconnected earlier in the afternoon.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, Oct. 2, 2005 -- The Elks Club of Beaumo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Evadale, TX, October 2, 2005 -- Many trees were snapped in two by Hurricane Rita's high winds. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Evadale, TX, October 2, 2005 -- Many trees were snapp...

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[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - A tractor unloads a one ton pallet of donated cattle feed from the back of a lowboy trailer that has already brought three loads, totaling 18 tons, to feed a herd of cattle belonging to Mark and Steve Trahan.  Agricultural feed companies and agencies are providing donated feed to help the many ranchers in Cameron Parish who lost their cattle food supplies to Hurricane Rita.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Hackberry, La., October 3, 2005 - A tractor unloads a...

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US Army (USA) Corporal (CPL) Chris George, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery (HHB), 1ST Battalion (BN), 201st Field Artillery Regiment, Fairmont, West Virginia (WV), gives a child a ride on his shoulders at the Houma-Terrbonne Civic Center in Houma, Louisiana (LA). The civic center is a temporary home for roughly 500 people evacuated from Terrbonne Parish and New Orleans due to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The US Army is contributing to the humanitarian assistance operations led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD). (Duplicate image, see also DASD0609058 or search 051003A2421S016)

US Army (USA) Corporal (CPL) Chris George, Headquarters and Headquarte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Houma State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG Jon Soucy, USA Release Status: Released to Public... More

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Hurricane Katrina: How is FEMA Performing Its Mission at This Stage of Recovery?  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - This souvenir shop is open for business in New Orleans despite the sidewalk being blocked by crushed vehicles and debris leftover from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 9, 2005 - This souvenir s...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA 10-09-05 -- Cooks aboard the Texas Clipper II prepare a meal for displaced government workers who are being housed on board.  This ship is a Texas A and M training ship docked at the Port of Lake Charles.  Due to the severe housing shortage, FEMA provides housing for local government workers displaced by Hurricane Rita who are needed to keep local government running.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA 10-09-05 -- Cooks ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, La., October 11, 2005 - As Walter Pendleton, a medic from Greenwich, Ct., gets ready to receive a Hepatitis "A" innoculation from nurse Kecia Cowden of Des Moines, Ia., a Mercy Health Network nurse, another Mercy nurse, Gretchen Crooks (right) of Maso City, Ia. and Doctor Thoma Benzoni of Sioux City, Ia. review a patient's shot record.  These three Iowa medical personnel are in Louisiana as part of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team providing innoculations to disaster workers and people affected by Hurricanre Rita.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, La., October 11, 2005 - As Walter Pendl...

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[Hurricane Rita] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, October 12, 2005-  Texas Route 87 is completely shut down to regular traffic by weather driven sand.  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Bolivar Peninsula, TX, October 12, 2005- Texas Route...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2205 - Ben Dew of FEMA's Community Relations Team, speaks before neighborhood leaders at a meeting held in Baton Rouge at the Fellowship Tabernacle Life Center.  The gathering was to show neighbors how to help each other during the application process for relief aid from various agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, October 22, 2205 - Ben Dew of FEM...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- FEMA staffers look over details at a town meeting also attended by Congressman Ted Poe.  FEMA participates in many town meetings as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- FEMA staffers lo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Billy Penn, SFO of the east branch of DR1606, address a town meeting also attended by Congressman Ted Poe.  FEMA participates in many town meetings as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Billy Penn, SFO ...

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[Hurricane Marilyn/Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center.  The houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Marilyn/Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, Octo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA  October 25, 2005 -- Members of FEMA's Task Force DMORT team remove a casket from its crypt so it can be re-interred at Bancker Cemetary.  The enormous storm surge from Hurricane Rita pushed many crypts hundreds of yards from their shallow graves at many Vermilion Parish cemetaries.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- Members of FEMA's ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005 - Armin Goerper of ZDF German Television, interviews Charley Henderson, Public Information Officer (PIO) lead, and Paul Ferris, a manager of the super Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  Producer Annette Brieger looks on.  International media is managed by FEMA PIOs.  Photo by Ed Edahl, FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 27, 2005 - Armin Goerper of ZDF ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under contract to the US Army Corps of Engineers begins installing a "blue roof" on a house with a damaged roof. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 29, 2005 -- A crew under con...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, French Quarter LA 11/04/2005 -- Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall talk with Hurricane Katrina victims first hand at the Cathedral Academy in the French Quarter. The British are helping FEMA in the Hurricane Katrina Recovery efferts.  This is the first time in 30 years English Royalty has visited the United States.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, French Quarter LA 11/0...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Resident Bobby McNeill points out damage to his home to US Army Corps of Engineers inspectors Saul Castillo and Santiago Gonzalez.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Resident Bobby McN...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sabine Pass, TX, November 6, 2005- Dianne Andrews and Linda Baldry, FEMA Congressional Relations staffers, present a check for money that Linda Baldry's daughter's class in North Carolina raised to help victims of Hurricane Rita.  Walter Fenn, Superintendent of Schools, Kristi Heid, Principal of Sabine Pass School, and Michael Fortney, aid to Congressman Ted Poe, also participated.  FEMA participates in many school events as part of its communication process.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sabine Pass, TX, November 6, 2005- Dianne Andrews and...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- Bob & Kevin Gildersleeve show where their house use to be.  What had been their home was just gone.  This Neighborhood of 500 structures disappeared from Hurricane Rita's tidal surge leaving little if any debris.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 11-16-05 -- Bob & Kevin Gildersleeve...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-11-05 -- Hurricane Rita leveled many parks that FEMA is being ask to rebuild; like this swimming pool and Parish equipment maintenance building.  FEMA is helping Local governments repair and replace government structures so they can get back in operation so residents can move back.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-11-05 -- Hurricane Rita leveled many ...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-11-05 -- AmeriCorps volunteers remove water damaged furniture from a home damaged by Hurricane Rita.  AmeriCorps volunteers are an important FEMA partner snf provides needed services to victims by clearing debris and helping other vounteer agencies.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-11-05 -- AmeriCorps...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 -  Bernice Robles, a Spanish linguist CR worker, assists Jacqueline Garcia with FEMA housing paperwork.  CR workers are reaching out to evacuees in Houston in several languages.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 - Bernice Robles, a S...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 -- Javier Dubon helps Jacqueline Garcia with her daughter Charlice while Spanish linguist CR worker Bernice Robles finishes paper work.  CR workers are all over Houston assisting clients in several different languages. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 -- Javier Dubon helps ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Chief Harris is offering the Emergency Operation Center's (EOC's) facility to help protect and distribute donated goods on the front lawn of this resident's house and makes plans with the owners to transport the goods. Chief Harris is working at an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Cameron to aid in the recovery process for the parish.  Harris  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Chief Harris is offer...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-26-06 -- Cars, Trucks, and bits and pieces of homes clog drainage ditches and must be removed to restore drainage.  FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in clearing debris from Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-26-06 -- Cars, Trucks, and bits an...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sulphur, LA, 1-26-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specialist Braden Allen answers disaster victim's questions about making repairs at this mitigation display at Lowe's Building supplies.  FEMA puts these Mitigation displays in public places to give people who need to build or rebuild choices in making a better building that will resist damage better.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Sulphur, LA, 1-26-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specialist Br...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-26-06 -- Sunrise at Holly Beach.  Two images combined to show the depth of beauty and depth of destruction at Holly Beach when a huge tidal surge destroyed this 500 home community.  FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing debris left by Hurricane Rita on Public and Private Property.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, 1-26-06 -- Sunrise at Holly Beach. ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-27-06 -- Shrimp Fisherman Frankie Mock weighs some fresh caught shrimp on his Shrimp boat after loosing his home to Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-27-06 -- Shrimp Fisherman Frankie Mock...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- A Dozer operator pushes what remains of a demolished home to the curb for pick up.  FEMA has a program to pick up and haul away any debris at the curb.  FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 1-26-06 -- A Dozer operator pushes what ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Holly Beach, LA, 1-27-06 -- A sign by a local resident offering debris covered lots for sale.  Some residents at Holly Beach are unable to clean up after Hurricane Rita and giving up.  FEMA is working with the local Parishes (Counties) who have requested FEMA's help in removing homes severely damaged by Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Holly Beach, LA, 1-27-06 -- A sign by a local resi...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, February 22, 2006 - Much of Holly Beach remains desolate and under sand because of Hurricane Rita.  The residents plan on rebuilding with the help of FEMA and have already begun by removing much of the debris.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, LA, February 22, 2006 - Much of Holly Be...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - FEMA Deputy Director for Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson welcomes Louisiana state and local officials and FEMA representatives to this Evacuation Planning Meeting.  Also at the table are (L-R) Deputy State Coordinating Officer, Art Jones, State Coordinating Officer, Colonel Tom Kirkpatrick, FEMA acting Director, David Paulison, Undersecretary for Preparedness, Department of Homeland Security, George Foresman and Louisiana Governor's Acting Representative, Colonel Jeff Smith.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, March 28, 2006 - F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 7, 2008 -- With the concrete repair on the right, one looks across an open field to the new housing being completed as residents return to the area flooded by the  "breech" in the 17th St. Levee during Katrina and then Rita, three years ago. The breech lead to the flooding of Jefferson Parish, from Lake Pontchartrain.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, July 7, 2008 -- With the concrete...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron Parish, La. , May 10, 2010 -- South Cameron High School was completely destroyed due to hurricane force winds and flooding associated with Hurricane Rita. FEMA funded the replacement of South Cameron High School as a consolidated project with South Cameron Elementary School.  It has been elevated according to flood plain requirements to protect it from any future flooding, which will ensure that this community will still have a permanent facility. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron Parish, La. , May 10, 2010 -- South...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Cameron High School (After) Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Cameron Parish, La. , May 10, 2010 -- South Cameron High School was completely destroyed... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , July 19, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently hosted 17 delegates from various countries in East Asia as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program sponsored by the U. S. Department of State. The delegates, who are all either emergency medical or emergency management officials in their respective countries, came to the U. S. to learn about emergency response and recovery of disasters. The delegates heard presentations about general recovery efforts after hurricanes Katrina and Rita from Acting Executive Director Joseph Threat and other FEMA officials in New Orleans. FEMA/Gioan Nguyen

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , July 19, 2011 -- The Lou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aisan Delegates study Recovery with FEMA Team Production Date: 07/19/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , July 19, 2011 -- The Louisiana Recovery Office recently h... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) specialists, Nicolas Normand and Rita Farbo look at a map of New Jersey to determine the route that they will use while reaching out the residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) spe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy community relatations ^... More

Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 2012 --  Brigadier General Reed, US Air Force; Colonel Bowes, US Air Force; and Rita Woolwine, USNORTHCOM utilize the NESC at FEMA Headquarters in Washington, DC, during response to Hurricane Sandy

Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Brigadier General Reed, US Air Forc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Lisa Cliff City/State: Washington, DC Disasters: District of Columbia (DC) Hurricane Sandy (DR-4096) Disas... More

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The impressive Johnson Bayou Branch Library came back from Hurricane Rita with $792,085 from FEMA. Lillie Long/FEMA

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- The impressive Johnson Bayou Bra...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Lillie Long City/State: Cameron Parish, LA Keywords: Cameron Parish ^ hurricane rita ^ Johnson Bayou Branch... More

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 --FEMA Media Relations Specialist Rita Egan and Small Business Administration (SBA) Public Affairs Specialist John Frederick provide information to a reporter from WTNH.  FEMA and the SBA have trained specialists working in the damaged areas, providing the media and individuals with accurate, up-to-date information about available programs.   Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 --FEMA Media Relations Specialist Rita...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Galveston, TX, September 18, 2005 -  The Galveston DRC is established in the city social services offices.  Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Galveston, TX, September 18, 2005 - The Galveston...

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Close-up of a US Flag patch as a US Army (USA) UH-60A Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter returns to Ellington Field, Texas (TX), after delivering six pallets of relief supplies to Deweyville, Texas. The Army is contributing to the Hurricane Rita humanitarian assistance operations as part of Joint Task Force (JTF) Rita, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

Close-up of a US Flag patch as a US Army (USA) UH-60A Black Hawk (Blac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ellington Field, Houston State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jacob N. Bailey, USAF Release Sta... More

[Hurricane Rita] Iowa, LA, September 30, 2005 -- National guardsmen from Monroe, LA provide the manpower to load Meals Ready to Eat into the back of a pickup truck at a distribution center set up to provide water, ice and food to area residents left without power by Hurricane Rita.  Distribution centers throughout the state are giving essential commodities to thousands of people daily.  win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Iowa, LA, September 30, 2005 -- National guardsmen fr...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 -- Cut arm patient John Mochan is attended by RN Jenny Modelski, Paramedic Darrel Welborn, and Paramedic Mike Rushing.  Fully portable fully self contained D.M.A.T. (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) centers play a vital role in providing needed disaster services. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, Oct. 2, 2005 -- The Elks Club of Beaumont was engulfed by fire after the electric service was reconnected earlier in the afternoon.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, Oct. 2, 2005 -- The Elks Club of Beaumo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Evadale, TX, October 2, 2005 -- Many trees were snapped in two by Hurricane Rita's high winds.  Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Rita] Evadale, TX, October 2, 2005 -- Many trees were snapp...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - Two flags are planted in sand bars washed up and over the town that was once Holly Beach.  Very little along this stretch of Highway 27 that runs along the Gulf of Mexico was spared by Hurricane Rita.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - Two flags are pla...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A Medical Corps person aboard the USNS Comfort, a 1,000 bed hospital ship now docked here and providing medical backup support to the city, prepares an oxygen delivery syystem for use by the next patient admitted with a respiratory ailment.  Hospitals in New Orleans were severely impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A Me...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A medical corpsman aboard the USS Comfort, a 1,000 bed floating hospital ship now docked here and providing medical support to the city's medical community, prepares a blood sample for processing to verify its type.  Hospitals throughout the city were badly damaged by the winds and floodwaters of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, October 6, 2005 - A medical corpsman ...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA,  October 8, 2005 - FEMA's Principal Federal Official for Gulf Coast recovery efforts, USCG Vice Admiral Thad Allen, answered reporters' questions about the new 573-unit trailer park fifteen miles north of Baton Rouge.  The park can house up to 2,000 hurricane evacuees as part of FEMA's temporary housing program.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baker, LA, October 8, 2005 - FEMA'...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan Waldman (left), left without a job as a high school teacher at Signature Centers High School in New Orleans when it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina, has been hired by FEMA and is now at the LaPlace Disaster Recovery Center, 160 Belle Terre, and is in training to become a DRC manager.  He is a member of the "Teach For America" program that places new teachers into inner city and low-income area schools around the nation.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - Dan...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, 10-10-05 -- Utility workers from Indianapolis Power & Light are hard at work restoring utilities to neighborhoods. Down Utilities lines must be replaced before residents can move back in.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, 10-10-05 -- Utili...

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[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, October 24, 2005 -- Cliff Payne, an inspector for the Army Corps Engineers, does a final inspection on the "Blue Roof" program. "Blue Roof" is part of the temporary housing aid offered by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Beaumont, TX, October 24, 2005 -- Cliff Payne, an ins...

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