http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/collections/1644 North Dakota flooding, DR-1981, declared a major disaster by the President May 10, 2011. en-us FEMAWebmaster@dhs.gov (FEMA) FEMA-New-Media@dhs.gov (FEMA New Media) Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:09:49 +0000 DHS Seal http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/collections/1644 http://www.fema.gov/graphics/rss_logo.gif clean Public Domain Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DR-1981 North Dakota flooding, DR-1981, declared a major disaster by the President May 10, 2011. FEMA New Media FEMA-New-Media@dhs.gov (FEMA New Media) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9126 After a year of recovering from the Souris Valley flood, Oak Park in Minot, ND, re-opens with a ceremony celebrating the efforts of local, state and federal partners along with the large group of volunteers providing assistance. They city proudly proclaims, "We're Back!" Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) After a year of recovering from the Souris Valley flood, Oak Park in Minot, ND, re-opens with a ceremony celebrating the efforts of local, state and federal partners along with the large group of volunteers providing assistance. They city proudly proclaims, "We're Back!" After a year of recovering from the Souris Valley flood, Oak Park in Minot, ND, re-opens with a ceremony celebrating the efforts of local, state and federal partners along with the large group of volunteers providing assistance. They city proudly procl... 04:38 clean Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:09:49 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9126 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9106 Due to the severe damages of two schools in Minot, ND, it has been deemed more cost effective to replace Erik Ramstad Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Both of these buildings were decommissioned on June 22, 2012, one year after the Souris Valley flood. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Due to the severe damages of two schools in Minot, ND, it has been deemed more cost effective to replace Erik Ramstad Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Both of these buildings were decommissioned on June 22, 2012, one year after the Souris Valley flood. Due to the severe damages of two schools in Minot, ND, it has been deemed more cost effective to replace Erik Ramstad Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Both of these buildings were decommissioned on June 22, 2012, one year after the Souris V... 02:44 clean Tue, 03 Jul 2012 16:38:37 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9106 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9127 A presentation highlighting many of the accomplishments made in the Souris Valley, ND, by the end of one year after the flooding that stymied the area. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) A presentation highlighting many of the accomplishments made in the Souris Valley, ND, by the end of one year after the flooding that stymied the area. A presentation highlighting many of the accomplishments made in the Souris Valley, ND, by the end of one year after the flooding that stymied the area. 04:51 clean Wed, 04 Jul 2012 04:42:12 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/9127 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8068 FEMA provided 20 modular classrooms on the site of Longfellow Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota, for use while their original flooded building is repaired. Principal Lawson talks about the importance of being on the same footprint, keeping her staff together and providing comfortable, familiar learning environments for the students. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA provided 20 modular classrooms on the site of Longfellow Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota, for use while their original flooded building is repaired. Principal Lawson talks about the importance of being on the same footprint, keeping her staff together and providing comfortable, familiar learning environments for the students. FEMA provided 20 modular classrooms on the site of Longfellow Elementary School in Minot, North Dakota, for use while their original flooded building is repaired. Principal Lawson talks about the importance of being on the same footprint, keeping her s... 03:01 clean Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:28:09 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8068 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8069 In times of disaster, FEMA relies on voluntary and faith-based organizations in the recovery process as communities come together, neighbors help neighbors, and those not able to help themselves receive services they could not otherwise afford. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In times of disaster, FEMA relies on voluntary and faith-based organizations in the recovery process as communities come together, neighbors help neighbors, and those not able to help themselves receive services they could not otherwise afford. In times of disaster, FEMA relies on voluntary and faith-based organizations in the recovery process as communities come together, neighbors help neighbors, and those not able to help themselves receive services they could not otherwise afford. 03:28 clean Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:08:57 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8069 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8067 A collaboration of 9 disaster relief organizations has created Hope Village in Minot, North Dakota to house 250 volunteers as they contribute their time and skills to help those families with no abilities to rebuild their flood damaged houses. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) A collaboration of 9 disaster relief organizations has created Hope Village in Minot, North Dakota to house 250 volunteers as they contribute their time and skills to help those families with no abilities to rebuild their flood damaged houses. A collaboration of 9 disaster relief organizations has created Hope Village in Minot, North Dakota to house 250 volunteers as they contribute their time and skills to help those families with no abilities to rebuild their flood damaged houses. 02:26 clean Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:27:06 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8067 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8066 Virgil Workman was deployed and working in North Dakota when he passed away in August 2011. His friend and co-worker Guy Bonomo shares somes memories of Virgil. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Virgil Workman was deployed and working in North Dakota when he passed away in August 2011. His friend and co-worker Guy Bonomo shares somes memories of Virgil. Virgil Workman was deployed and working in North Dakota when he passed away in August 2011. His friend and co-worker Guy Bonomo shares somes memories of Virgil. 03:08 clean Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:03:45 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/8066 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7728 Ramstad Middle School is conducting classes in the Minot Civic Auditorium and in 20 modular classrooms located at the Auditorium. FEMA has provided the modular classrooms and approximately $25 million for the replacement of the original, flood damaged structure. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Ramstad Middle School is conducting classes in the Minot Civic Auditorium and in 20 modular classrooms located at the Auditorium. FEMA has provided the modular classrooms and approximately $25 million for the replacement of the original, flood damaged structure. Ramstad Middle School is conducting classes in the Minot Civic Auditorium and in 20 modular classrooms located at the Auditorium. FEMA has provided the modular classrooms and approximately $25 million for the replacement of the original, flood damaged ... 02:16 clean Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:37:36 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7728 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7727 Lincoln Elementary School in Minot, ND, was unusable after the Souris/Mouse River flooding. They are temporarily using a local church to conduct classes. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Lincoln Elementary School in Minot, ND, was unusable after the Souris/Mouse River flooding. They are temporarily using a local church to conduct classes. Lincoln Elementary School in Minot, ND, was unusable after the Souris/Mouse River flooding. They are temporarily using a local church to conduct classes. 04:39 clean Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:13:52 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7727 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6966 The end of year summary for North Dakota flooding in 2011. This animated timeline highlights major events throughout the year as 2011 comes to a close. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The end of year summary for North Dakota flooding in 2011. This animated timeline highlights major events throughout the year as 2011 comes to a close. The end of year summary for North Dakota flooding in 2011. This animated timeline highlights major events throughout the year as 2011 comes to a close. 04:25 clean Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:16:08 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6966 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6806 Ramstad Middle School in Minot, ND, incurred substantial damage in the Souris/Mouse River flooding in 2011. This shows the condition of the building, the efforts to clean it, evaluate and determine the facility's future under FEMA's Public Assistance Guidelines. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Ramstad Middle School in Minot, ND, incurred substantial damage in the Souris/Mouse River flooding in 2011. This shows the condition of the building, the efforts to clean it, evaluate and determine the facility's future under FEMA's Public Assistance Guidelines. Ramstad Middle School in Minot, ND, incurred substantial damage in the Souris/Mouse River flooding in 2011. This shows the condition of the building, the efforts to clean it, evaluate and determine the facility's future under FEMA's Public Assistance G... 03:30 clean Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:41:07 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6806 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7087 FEMA provides temporary housing units to qualified survivors of the 2011 Souris/Mouse River flooding in North Dakota. Several different sites are utilized to house these units. First priority is to place the temporary units on the private sites of the victims when possible, then group sites that FEMA sets up as a community, and in this instance, utilizing already built commercial sites to place units for use. This is one of those commercial sites where the Frederick family is being licensed in while they decide to repair, replace or relocate their damaged dwelling. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA provides temporary housing units to qualified survivors of the 2011 Souris/Mouse River flooding in North Dakota. Several different sites are utilized to house these units. First priority is to place the temporary units on the private sites of the victims when possible, then group sites that FEMA sets up as a community, and in this instance, utilizing already built commercial sites to place units for use. This is one of those commercial sites where the Frederick family is being licensed in while they decide to repair, replace or relocate their damaged dwelling. FEMA provides temporary housing units to qualified survivors of the 2011 Souris/Mouse River flooding in North Dakota. Several different sites are utilized to house these units. First priority is to place the temporary units on the private sites of the ... 03:38 clean Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:03:53 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7087 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6686 Flooding in Minot, North Dakota, adversely affected the public school system by damaging both school facilities and school contents. FEMA has provided temporary modular classrooms to the district until the damaged buildings can be repaired or replaced. At Longfellow Elementary, the contents were collected and cleaned and are currently in use in the modular classrooms. This video demonstrates the cleaning process of these items. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flooding in Minot, North Dakota, adversely affected the public school system by damaging both school facilities and school contents. FEMA has provided temporary modular classrooms to the district until the damaged buildings can be repaired or replaced. At Longfellow Elementary, the contents were collected and cleaned and are currently in use in the modular classrooms. This video demonstrates the cleaning process of these items. Flooding in Minot, North Dakota, adversely affected the public school system by damaging both school facilities and school contents. FEMA has provided temporary modular classrooms to the district until the damaged buildings can be repaired or replaced.... 5:47 clean Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:27:10 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6686 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7086 The Minot Public Schools were adversely affected by the flooding of the Souris/Mouse River in June 2011 in North Dakota. One of the centers operated by the school district is the Adult Learning Center in the center of the major flooding. This is the cleaning procedure done on the premises to prepare for the repair of the facility when the need arises. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The Minot Public Schools were adversely affected by the flooding of the Souris/Mouse River in June 2011 in North Dakota. One of the centers operated by the school district is the Adult Learning Center in the center of the major flooding. This is the cleaning procedure done on the premises to prepare for the repair of the facility when the need arises. The Minot Public Schools were adversely affected by the flooding of the Souris/Mouse River in June 2011 in North Dakota. One of the centers operated by the school district is the Adult Learning Center in the center of the major flooding. This is the cl... 01:21 clean Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:42:46 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/7086 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6326 During disasters, live television broadcasts deliver important emergency information to the local residents. Because these briefings and announcements are live, written close captioning is not available. Wanting the information to go to the entire community, a sign language interpreter was used throughout the flooding event in Minot, ND. MariDon Sorum has been providing Sign Language from the beginning of the disaster. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) During disasters, live television broadcasts deliver important emergency information to the local residents. Because these briefings and announcements are live, written close captioning is not available. Wanting the information to go to the entire community, a sign language interpreter was used throughout the flooding event in Minot, ND. MariDon Sorum has been providing Sign Language from the beginning of the disaster. During disasters, live television broadcasts deliver important emergency information to the local residents. Because these briefings and announcements are live, written close captioning is not available. Wanting the information to go to the entire comm... 04:42 clean Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:55:47 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6326 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6691 Prior to the flooding of the Mouse River in North Dakota, the existing levees were fortified as a temporary measure to increase protection. After the flooding, it is necessary to remove the added material to return the levees to their original grade. The process and reasons are explained in this video. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Prior to the flooding of the Mouse River in North Dakota, the existing levees were fortified as a temporary measure to increase protection. After the flooding, it is necessary to remove the added material to return the levees to their original grade. The process and reasons are explained in this video. Prior to the flooding of the Mouse River in North Dakota, the existing levees were fortified as a temporary measure to increase protection. After the flooding, it is necessary to remove the added material to return the levees to their original grade. T... 02:00 clean Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:50:42 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6691 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6207 Josh Duhamel, born and raised in Minot, ND, asks the residents to take part of the long term community recovery efforts by attending these meetings and making their voices heard. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Josh Duhamel, born and raised in Minot, ND, asks the residents to take part of the long term community recovery efforts by attending these meetings and making their voices heard. Josh Duhamel, born and raised in Minot, ND, asks the residents to take part of the long term community recovery efforts by attending these meetings and making their voices heard. 00:30 clean Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:10:22 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6207 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6206 Josh Duhamel encourages people to donate their time and labor to help North Dakota in its recovery efforts from this year's flooding. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Josh Duhamel encourages people to donate their time and labor to help North Dakota in its recovery efforts from this year's flooding. Josh Duhamel encourages people to donate their time and labor to help North Dakota in its recovery efforts from this year's flooding. 00:30 clean Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:13:48 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6206 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6109 FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery Team begins meetings in Ward County, ND to help plan the future for these flood ravaged communities during their recovery process. Residents submit their ideas of how they want their towns to rebuild and protect themselves from possible additional disasters. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery Team begins meetings in Ward County, ND to help plan the future for these flood ravaged communities during their recovery process. Residents submit their ideas of how they want their towns to rebuild and protect themselves from possible additional disasters. FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery Team begins meetings in Ward County, ND to help plan the future for these flood ravaged communities during their recovery process. Residents submit their ideas of how they want their towns to rebuild and protect them... 03:07 clean Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:27:32 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6109 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5327 Bob Miller, Alderman for Minot City Council, Second Ward, discussing the recovery from devastating floods in Minot, N.D. The recovery efforts are a joint effort between federal, state and local governments, the private sector, the public, and faith-based and community groups. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Bob Miller, Alderman for Minot City Council, Second Ward, discussing the recovery from devastating floods in Minot, N.D. The recovery efforts are a joint effort between federal, state and local governments, the private sector, the public, and faith-based and community groups. Bob Miller, Alderman for Minot City Council, Second Ward, discussing the recovery from devastating floods in Minot, N.D. The recovery efforts are a joint effort between federal, state and local governments, the private sector, the public, and faith-bas... 01:56 clean Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:11:19 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5327 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5326 In a disaster situation, communications between FEMA, federal, state and local agencies is critical. During life saving operations, preparations and recovery efforts, it's important that members of emergency management team communicate with one another in real time. FEMA was in Minot, North Dakota, prior to the flooding and provided radios to each agency involved in the flood fight, all operating in a single frequency, enabling cross communications with all. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In a disaster situation, communications between FEMA, federal, state and local agencies is critical. During life saving operations, preparations and recovery efforts, it's important that members of emergency management team communicate with one another in real time. FEMA was in Minot, North Dakota, prior to the flooding and provided radios to each agency involved in the flood fight, all operating in a single frequency, enabling cross communications with all. In a disaster situation, communications between FEMA, federal, state and local agencies is critical. During life saving operations, preparations and recovery efforts, it's important that members of emergency management team communicate with one another... 01:37 clean Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:30:11 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5326 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5309 After the flood, the Foltz family cleans out their house of debris, mold stained drywall and muck covered floors. This effort is shared by hundreds of residents as they attempt to recover from the flood-caused damage. Foltz explains the event, the process and what is ahead for his family in their recovery. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) After the flood, the Foltz family cleans out their house of debris, mold stained drywall and muck covered floors. This effort is shared by hundreds of residents as they attempt to recover from the flood-caused damage. Foltz explains the event, the process and what is ahead for his family in their recovery. After the flood, the Foltz family cleans out their house of debris, mold stained drywall and muck covered floors. This effort is shared by hundreds of residents as they attempt to recover from the flood-caused damage. Foltz explains the event, the proc... 03:04 clean Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:52:32 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5309 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5310 In North Dakota, contractors must be licensed by the state as well as go through a criminal background check and several other agencies before given a photo ID badge or license permitting them to conduct work. To expedite this process all of the agencies needed for licensing were in one location. Contractors are in great demand in Minot where people are trying to rebuild their homes damaged by flood waters. This process allows these licensed contractors and employees to help in the recovery effort quickly. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) In North Dakota, contractors must be licensed by the state as well as go through a criminal background check and several other agencies before given a photo ID badge or license permitting them to conduct work. To expedite this process all of the agencies needed for licensing were in one location. Contractors are in great demand in Minot where people are trying to rebuild their homes damaged by flood waters. This process allows these licensed contractors and employees to help in the recovery effort quickly. In North Dakota, contractors must be licensed by the state as well as go through a criminal background check and several other agencies before given a photo ID badge or license permitting them to conduct work. To expedite this process all of the agenci... 01:56 clean Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:14:01 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5310 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5307 FEMA works closely with voluntary agencies to help the recovery process for residents affected by disaster. Faith-based, public and private groups offer their help in removing debris, restoring homes and doing whatever way they can. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FEMA works closely with voluntary agencies to help the recovery process for residents affected by disaster. Faith-based, public and private groups offer their help in removing debris, restoring homes and doing whatever way they can. FEMA works closely with voluntary agencies to help the recovery process for residents affected by disaster. Faith-based, public and private groups offer their help in removing debris, restoring homes and doing whatever way they can. 03:21 clean Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:54:51 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5307 http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5306 After the flood when clean-up begins, contractors can be hired to remove the debris, itemize the homeowners property which was damaged for insurance purposes, and to place the debris at the curb, separated as directed by the city, for proper collection. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) After the flood when clean-up begins, contractors can be hired to remove the debris, itemize the homeowners property which was damaged for insurance purposes, and to place the debris at the curb, separated as directed by the city, for proper collection. After the flood when clean-up begins, contractors can be hired to remove the debris, itemize the homeowners property which was damaged for insurance purposes, and to place the debris at the curb, separated as directed by the city, for proper collection. 01:23 clean Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:54:18 +0000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5306