http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/collections/1464 Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-1971). Declared on 04/28/2011 en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA) FEMA-New-Media@dhs.gov (FEMA New Media) Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:06:41 +0000 DHS Seal http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/collections/1464 http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif clean Public Domain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DR-1971 Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-1971). Declared on 04/28/2011 FEMA New Media FEMA-New-Media@dhs.gov (FEMA New Media) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9646 An animated illustration of the key Safe Room design elements that give a Safe Room "near abdolute protection" from a severe storm, tornado or hurricane. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) An animated illustration of the key Safe Room design elements that give a Safe Room "near abdolute protection" from a severe storm, tornado or hurricane. An animated illustration of the key Safe Room design elements that give a Safe Room "near abdolute protection" from a severe storm, tornado or hurricane. 06:20 clean Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:06:41 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9646 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9686 Architect Corey Schultz describes designing his first School Shelter that was later hit by a tornado and saved a teacher's life. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Architect Corey Schultz describes designing his first School Shelter that was later hit by a tornado and saved a teacher's life. Architect Corey Schultz describes designing his first School Shelter that was later hit by a tornado and saved a teacher's life. 01:10 clean Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:28:10 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9686 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6107 As rebuilding continues in Alabama following April 2011's tornadoes, some homeowners are strengthening their new homes by building safer structures. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) As rebuilding continues in Alabama following April 2011's tornadoes, some homeowners are strengthening their new homes by building safer structures. As rebuilding continues in Alabama following April 2011's tornadoes, some homeowners are strengthening their new homes by building safer structures. 5:03 clean Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:33:16 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6107 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6251 Philip Parr, Federal Coordinating Officer, explains his role at FEMA and how it benefits the emergency management team. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Philip Parr, Federal Coordinating Officer, explains his role at FEMA and how it benefits the emergency management team. Philip Parr, Federal Coordinating Officer, explains his role at FEMA and how it benefits the emergency management team. 1:30 clean Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:14:26 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6251 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6249 April 27, 2011- More than 60 tornadoes cut a 20 mile wide path of destruction, more than a thousand square miles across Alabama, leaving 248 dead, 20,000 homes and businesses destroyed, and $1.1 billion worth of devastation. Here's an update on the recovery efforts, 6 months later. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) April 27, 2011- More than 60 tornadoes cut a 20 mile wide path of destruction, more than a thousand square miles across Alabama, leaving 248 dead, 20,000 homes and businesses destroyed, and $1.1 billion worth of devastation. Here's an update on the recovery efforts, 6 months later. April 27, 2011- More than 60 tornadoes cut a 20 mile wide path of destruction, more than a thousand square miles across Alabama, leaving 248 dead, 20,000 homes and businesses destroyed, and $1.1 billion worth of devastation. Here's an update on the rec... 4:48 clean Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:01:50 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6249 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5946 Alabama's governor has formed a panel of business and community leaders to present realistic steps the state can take to be better prepared in disasters and major events. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Alabama's governor has formed a panel of business and community leaders to present realistic steps the state can take to be better prepared in disasters and major events. Alabama's governor has formed a panel of business and community leaders to present realistic steps the state can take to be better prepared in disasters and major events. 1:31 clean Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:01:10 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5946 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5886 As part of National Preparedness Month, September's "Be Ready Alabama" events are supporting citizens and first responders, providing information on steps to take to get prepared before a disaster strikes. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) As part of National Preparedness Month, September's "Be Ready Alabama" events are supporting citizens and first responders, providing information on steps to take to get prepared before a disaster strikes. As part of National Preparedness Month, September's "Be Ready Alabama" events are supporting citizens and first responders, providing information on steps to take to get prepared before a disaster strikes. clean Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:24:09 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5886 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5887 In partnership with FEMA, Auburn University has built scale model houses that demonstrate stronger building techniques. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In partnership with FEMA, Auburn University has built scale model houses that demonstrate stronger building techniques. In partnership with FEMA, Auburn University has built scale model houses that demonstrate stronger building techniques. clean Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:05:15 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5887 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5672 Rebuilding is underway in Alabama following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps volunteers are working in Hackleburg to erect new housing. Voluntary agencies are a vital partner in helping communities recover after a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Rebuilding is underway in Alabama following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps volunteers are working in Hackleburg to erect new housing. Voluntary agencies are a vital partner in helping communities recover after a disaster. Rebuilding is underway in Alabama following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps volunteers are working in Hackleburg to erect new housing. Voluntary agencies are a vital partner in helping communities recov... 1:46 clean Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:23:19 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5672 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5888 Dekalb County, Ala. and the city of Rainsville is recovering from the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Now the community is coming together to plan its future. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Dekalb County, Ala. and the city of Rainsville is recovering from the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Now the community is coming together to plan its future. Dekalb County, Ala. and the city of Rainsville is recovering from the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Now the community is coming together to plan its future. 1:51 clean Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:02:34 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5888 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5486 More than 100 days have passed since tornadoes devastated Alabama leaving more than 10 million cubic yards of debris in their paths. More than 90 percent of that debris has been collected and disposed of. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) More than 100 days have passed since tornadoes devastated Alabama leaving more than 10 million cubic yards of debris in their paths. More than 90 percent of that debris has been collected and disposed of. More than 100 days have passed since tornadoes devastated Alabama leaving more than 10 million cubic yards of debris in their paths. More than 90 percent of that debris has been collected and disposed of. 2:21 clean Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:16:45 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5486 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5447 The partnership between FEMA and Habitat For Humanity is helping homeowners in Tuscaloosa, Ala.recover from the April 27 tornadoes and severe storms. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The partnership between FEMA and Habitat For Humanity is helping homeowners in Tuscaloosa, Ala.recover from the April 27 tornadoes and severe storms. The partnership between FEMA and Habitat For Humanity is helping homeowners in Tuscaloosa, Ala.recover from the April 27 tornadoes and severe storms. 2:00 clean Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:54:43 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5447 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5446 Volunteers are incorporating citizens' ideas in planning Cordova, Alabama''s long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Volunteers are incorporating citizens' ideas in planning Cordova, Alabama''s long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes. Volunteers are incorporating citizens' ideas in planning Cordova, Alabama''s long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes. 1:42 clean Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:51:19 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5446 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5366 FEMA and Emergency Managers are preparing for Hurricane Season by constantly discussing readiness and recovery. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA and Emergency Managers are preparing for Hurricane Season by constantly discussing readiness and recovery. FEMA and Emergency Managers are preparing for Hurricane Season by constantly discussing readiness and recovery. 1:31 clean Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:56:03 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5366 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5346 On April 27, 2011, a series of tornadoes and severe storms struck Alabama destroying over 20,000 homes and businesses, leaving 247 dead, and 1.1 billion dollars worth of devastation. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) On April 27, 2011, a series of tornadoes and severe storms struck Alabama destroying over 20,000 homes and businesses, leaving 247 dead, and 1.1 billion dollars worth of devastation. On April 27, 2011, a series of tornadoes and severe storms struck Alabama destroying over 20,000 homes and businesses, leaving 247 dead, and 1.1 billion dollars worth of devastation. 4:04 clean Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:23:32 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5346 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5426 Just three months after the April 2011 tornadoes, debris removal nears completion for Buck's Island in Guntersville, Ala. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Just three months after the April 2011 tornadoes, debris removal nears completion for Buck's Island in Guntersville, Ala. Just three months after the April 2011 tornadoes, debris removal nears completion for Buck's Island in Guntersville, Ala. clean Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:24:31 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5426 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5246 Millions of pounds of debris have been removed from two lakes following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms in Alabama. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers follows direction from FEMA to oversee the debris removal process. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Millions of pounds of debris have been removed from two lakes following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms in Alabama. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers follows direction from FEMA to oversee the debris removal process. Millions of pounds of debris have been removed from two lakes following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms in Alabama. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers follows direction from FEMA to oversee the debris removal process. 1:58 clean Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:32:21 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5246 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5206 Federal, state, and voluntary agencies remain active in Alabama and they urge disaster survivors to stay in touch to maximize their recovery. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Federal, state, and voluntary agencies remain active in Alabama and they urge disaster survivors to stay in touch to maximize their recovery. Federal, state, and voluntary agencies remain active in Alabama and they urge disaster survivors to stay in touch to maximize their recovery. clean Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:07:50 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5206 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5286 FEMA's mitigation workshops provide Alabama storm survivors information on safe rooms following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA's mitigation workshops provide Alabama storm survivors information on safe rooms following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. FEMA's mitigation workshops provide Alabama storm survivors information on safe rooms following the April 2011 tornadoes and severe storms. 01:38 clean Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:17:35 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5286 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5126 Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers or DLOCS, are providing assistance to Alabama storm survivors seeking loans in their recovery from the April tornadoes and severe storms. FEMA works closely with the SBA in providing disaster assistance to survivors and businesses affected by disasters. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers or DLOCS, are providing assistance to Alabama storm survivors seeking loans in their recovery from the April tornadoes and severe storms. FEMA works closely with the SBA in providing disaster assistance to survivors and businesses affected by disasters. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers or DLOCS, are providing assistance to Alabama storm survivors seeking loans in their recovery from the April tornadoes and severe storms. FEMA works closely with the SBA in providing disaste... 1:15 clean Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:05:47 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5126 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5146 Tornado survivors get answers on how to plan and accomplish their permanent housing goals at FEMA's Housing and Recovery Expo. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Tornado survivors get answers on how to plan and accomplish their permanent housing goals at FEMA's Housing and Recovery Expo. Tornado survivors get answers on how to plan and accomplish their permanent housing goals at FEMA's Housing and Recovery Expo. 1:08 clean Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:27:41 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5146 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5406 The residents of Cordova, Ala. come together to help plan their long-term recovery following the tornadoes of April, 2011. FEMA works with state and local officials, as well as the public, to help communities recover after a disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The residents of Cordova, Ala. come together to help plan their long-term recovery following the tornadoes of April, 2011. FEMA works with state and local officials, as well as the public, to help communities recover after a disaster. The residents of Cordova, Ala. come together to help plan their long-term recovery following the tornadoes of April, 2011. FEMA works with state and local officials, as well as the public, to help communities recover after a disaster. 1:36 clean Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:31:50 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5406 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5086 The Small Business Administration is urging Alabama applicants seeking assistance following April's tornadoes and severe storms to return their SBA Loan Application by the July 18th deadline. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The Small Business Administration is urging Alabama applicants seeking assistance following April's tornadoes and severe storms to return their SBA Loan Application by the July 18th deadline. The Small Business Administration is urging Alabama applicants seeking assistance following April's tornadoes and severe storms to return their SBA Loan Application by the July 18th deadline. 1:00 clean Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:35:37 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5086 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5066 Alabama's housing task force is holding events to answer survivors' housing questions following the April 2011 tornadoes. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Alabama's housing task force is holding events to answer survivors' housing questions following the April 2011 tornadoes. Alabama's housing task force is holding events to answer survivors' housing questions following the April 2011 tornadoes. clean Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:25:20 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5066 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/4986 Mennonite volunteers in Alabama have rebuilt and presented a home to a Phil Campbell, Ala. family who lost its home during the April 2011 tornadoes and storms. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mennonite volunteers in Alabama have rebuilt and presented a home to a Phil Campbell, Ala. family who lost its home during the April 2011 tornadoes and storms. Mennonite volunteers in Alabama have rebuilt and presented a home to a Phil Campbell, Ala. family who lost its home during the April 2011 tornadoes and storms. 01:31 clean Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:23:27 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/4986