Contributions tagged with "flooding"

City of Bismarck building inspectors tour flooded neighborhoods.

The rising waters of the Sheyenne River have created sewage and sanitary problems in Valley City, North Dakota.

Red Cross provides shelter and cleaning supplies to Valley City, North Dakota, flood victims.

A 100-year-old school in Fargo is seriously damaged by flood waters of the Red River of the North.

Flood waters in rural Barnes County, North Dakota, have washed out roads and dams.

The US Army Corps of Engineers must balance the risks of overfilling the lake behind North Dakota's Baldhill Dam and flooding the towns downstream of it.

Oakville Iowa. The flood of 2008 inundated the entire town of Oakville. Some resident worried the town would not recover, but thanks to Mayor Benita Grooms determination and fema's help, the town is rebuilding.

Iowa City, Iowa - The Iowa City Animal Shelter was forced to seek a new location after the flood of 2008.They decided a mitigation project was not feasible and are now at a temporary location while they search for a new permanent site. FEMA provided funds for the move.

Iowa suffered devastating flooding during the summer months of 2008. The subsequent loss of housing in cities like Cedar Rapids caused a major crisis. This is the story of three residents who participated in a FEMA pilot program for assisting with that housing need.

Wrestling teaches you how to get of your back: The Dan Gable Wrestling Museum in Waterloo, Iowa sustained heavy damage as a result of the June 2008 floods. Through FEMA Public Assistance funding and private donations the museum was able to recover, rebuild and reopen in January 2009. The museum director discusses the damage, the cleanup, the rebuild, and the funding process along with a description of the museum.

The students and staff of the Anne Carlsen Center in Jamestown, ND were forced from their school & home in the month of March. This was everyone's first day back on campus

Mold is a major health risk that shouldn't be taken lightly. Beware: mold and mildew will develop quickly. In just 24-48 hours of water exposure surfaces and materials can become contaminated with mold.

Marc Lester, WV disaster survivor, talks about FEMA Individual Assistance and Mitigation

A main road in Eagle, AK that was heavily damaged during Spring 2009 flooding and ice jams reopens for travel.

A barge arrives carrying supplies for the repairing of homes damaged during flooding and ice jams in Tanana, AK. FEMA Logistics Unit Lead Leslie Burgin talks about what that means to her mission and what it means to the community. Tim Wilcox, a crew member on the barge talks about the difficulties of getting supplies to very remote towns like Tanana.

The main natural resource for Eagle, AK is salmon. During the Spring 2009 flooding and ice jams the fish wheels used to harvest fish were all damaged in Eagle. Volunteers and residents repaired one to use as a community fish wheel to help prepare for winter.

Mennonite and Samaritan's Purse volunteers in Eagle, AK, have been rebuilding homes at lightning pace. Their free labor is essential in making FEMA assistance go much further for families affected by the disaster.

The residents of Alaska have been able to bounce back from a very devestating flood and take ownership of their recovery

enneth R. Tingman, federal coordinating officer for the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster in American Samoa starting Sept. 29, 2009, describes the recovery progress made in three weeks by FEMA, its federal partners and the American Samoa Government. Major topics are debris removal, HAZMAT removal, registration and financial assistance for disaster survivors, installation of generators to restore electrical power and immediate sheltering provisions now being followed-up with planning for mid-term and long-term housing solutions.

Nancy Ward, FEMA Region IX administrator, viewed the recovery progress in American Samoa following the devastating earthquake, tsunami and flooding of September 29, 2009. Then she and territorial Gov. Togliola Tulafono held a news conference at the Joint Field Office to describe their impressions. Both praised the work of the other. Ms. Ward lauded the spirit and clean-up efforts of the people of American Samoa.

Larger, stronger and more durable tents are being distributed to families whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster of September 29, 2009. They will provide better interim shelter until dwellings can be repaired or replaced.

AmeriCorps, a community service organization, and FEMA work together to assist disaster survivors. A ten-member AmeriCorps team is spending one month helping flood survivors in Georgia.

Local emergency managers from the metro Atlanta area share their perspective on the recovery from the historic floods of 2009.

Due to a major Flash Flooding event the 20 mile trail that connects Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR suffered severe damages in October 2009. Residents use this trail to exercise, to commute to work and community events.

Parts of Black Jack Ln.were washed away due to the heavy rain and flooding in October 2009. A French Drain System will be implemented on Black Jack Ln. in Boone County, AR. This mitigation project will help prevent future damages.

After a devastating flood in September 2009, an Atlanta family took a dramatic step. By raising its home by eight feet, the family hopes to protect its home against future flood damage.

FEMA recovery specialists are helping Georgia community leaders identify and resolve long-term issues that stem from the historic floods of 2009.

For years, residents of Palo, Iowa worried about heavy rains causing sewage to enter their basements. After the 2008 flood, FEMA funded projects in Palo that has mitigated the possibility of future flood damage.

FEMA, The Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and local emergency managers hosted a flood mitigation and flood insurance outreach event in Newport News and Hampton, Virginia, on January 23 and 24, 2010.

60 second PSA on ways to prepare for flooding.

FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) unit from Denver, CO is taking communications equipment and other supplies to support disaster activities in South Dakota. The team departed from its Denver facility on Friday, March 12, 2010 to head to South Dakota.

FEMA Region VIII activated its Regional Response Coordination Center in Denver, CO on March 1, 2010. The center was activated to support FEMA teams working in South Dakota and North Dakota.

FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) unit from Denver, CO is taking communications equipment and other supplies to support disaster activities in North Dakota. The team departed from its Denver facility on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to head to North Dakota.

The Region VIII Incident Response Vehicle (IRV) was deployed to Lake LaMoure to provide live streaming video to the State Water Commission and the State EOC showing the spillway erosion that was happening at the Cottonwood Dam.

FEMA Administrator Fugate and Tennessee Governor Bredesen talk about response and recovery efforts in Tennessee.

FEMA trains its employees both at a formal training facility and in the field. In Iowa and around the country training is going on that not only gives specific instruction but is saving travel dollars and worker time by bringing the instructor into the field.

In early May of 2010,Tennessee experienced widespread flooding.What follows are images from that event. (No Closed Captioning)

A Nation to Nation agreement is signed between FEMA and the Upper Sioux Community and is the first tribal agreement for Region V. This video describes the process leading up to the signing ceremony with remarks from the Federal Coordinating Officer, Tribal Liaison and the tribe Chairman.

A Nation to Nation agreement is signed between FEMA and the Upper Sioux Community, MN a first for Region V. The video begins with remarks by the Regional Administrator and Tribal Chairman and shows the signing ceremony, presentation of the DHS flag along with a plaque commemorating the day.