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Secretary Shaun Donovan visiting Alabama [to view damage, recovery efforts in the wake of the Tuscaloosa-Birmingham] tornado. [Among officials accompanying Secretary Donovan on tour of Tuscaloosa's Rosedale Courts public housing complex and other damage sites were Alabama Senator Richard Shelby, Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox, HUD Alabama Director Jim Bayard, and Federation of Southern Cooperatives Executive Director Ralph Paige.]

Damage, from Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado, [viewed by Secretary Shaun Donovan during visit to the state]

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy debris and destruction can be seen in and around the houses in Breezy Point, N.Y. Over 100 houses burned to the ground as flood waters isolated the community from fireman. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Damage, from Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado, [viewed by Secretary Shaun Donovan during visit to the state]

At least 15 people were killed and multiple homes destroyed

Damage, from Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado, [viewed by Secretary Shaun Donovan during visit to the state]

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Despite the removal of thousands of cubic yards of debris, millions of cubic yards remain on private property, which will have to be moved to the right of way. Disaster survivors begin the hard work of recovery, and take measures to remove the debris from their properties. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Damage, from Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado, [viewed by Secretary Shaun Donovan during visit to the state]

Damage, from Tuscaloosa-Birmingham, Alabama tornado, [viewed by Secretary Shaun Donovan during visit to the state]

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Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- This substation was in the path of 200 mph winds the night of May 22, 2011. FEMA's Public Assistance works closely with communitiesw following disasters such as this. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kinds were sucked out of windows shattered by 200 mph winds during the F-5 tornado that struck the city May 22nd. FEMA is one of many agencies that is on the scene to assist the city in its rebuilding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- Thousands gather in Cunningham Park at 5:41 p. m. to commemorate the F5 tornado that hit the community on May 22, 2011. FEMA is working with many partners to provide assistance to residents. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- A house destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011 proclaims the survivor's appreciation for volunteers' assistance. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the community. Suzanne Everson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- The force of a 200 mph F-5 tornado is seen here as a chair is imbedded in this truck. FEMA is in Joplin to assist in recovery efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 2, 2011 -- Workers are working everyday to recover from the May 22nd EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Homes were leveled with the force of 200 mph winds as a F5 tornado struck the city the night of May 22, 2011. FEMA is coordinating the effort to help the survivors and the community. Jace Anderson/FEMA

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Title: Homes Destroyed by Joplin Tornado

Production Date: 05/24/2011

Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Homes were leveled with the force of 200 mph winds as a F5 tornado struck the city the night of May 22, 2011. FEMA is coordinating the effort to help the survivors and the community. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Photographer Name: Leo 'Jace' Anderson

City/State: Joplin, MO

Keywords: Joplin tornado ^ Tornado ^ Severe weather ^ IA ^ Individual Assistance ^ recovery ^ debris

Disasters: Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (DR-1980)

Disaster Types: Tornado

Categories: Debris ^ Individual Assistance

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S44-93-084 - STS-044 - Eye of Super typhoon Yuri Earth observation taken during the STS-44 mission

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Shoreacres, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- FEMA House Inspector Michael Lane examines one of the homes on Miramiar Drive that was damaged by Hurricane Ike. Inspections determine how much financial assistance a homeowner is eligible to receive from FEMA. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Moore resident, Kristian Parrish finds one of her favorite scarves in the debris that was once her home. The area of Moore, Oklahoma was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Caguas, Puerto Rico, August 26, 2011 --Building damage by the heavy rain of the tropical storm Irene in San Salvador ward, Caguas. FEMA is in the Preliminary Damage Assessment process. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 2, 2011 -- Damage sustained by St. John's Regional Medical Center after the May 22 EF-5 tornado that struck the city. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler (blue) and Jaime Flynn provide these May 20 tornado survivors information about FEMA disaster services. DSAT not only provides recovery information but can actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 compound built in Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 15, 2011 -- The safe rooms at the temporary Joplin High School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Local resident Larry Jernigan looks at his truck where he rode out the storm during the F5 tornado. Jernigan pulled into a driveway near the Plaza Towers Elementary School while the tornado passed over him. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Major power outages from the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Local Corps of Engineers employee responds to Joplin tornado recovery mission

A view of a supply warehouse (Building #1017) that was damaged by high winds during by Hurricane Iwa

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