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Emergency Planning and Security ^ Tsunami - American Samoa, Sep. 28, 2012 -- Jeff LaDouce, director, NOAA National Weather Service Pacific Region; Nancy Ward, Administrator, FEMA Region IX, and Honorable Togiola T. A. Tulafono, Governor of American Samoa, participate in the Tsunami Ready Ceremony for American Samoa. Photo by Mary Simms

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 13, 2009 -- From right to left, Dennis Coliten (FEMA), an American Samoa police officer, Casey De Shong (FEMA), Ken Tingman (FEMA) and Gerard Stolar (FEMA) walk across the tarmac to greet the Antonov AN-225 cargo plane. The cargo plane is the largest in the world and carried generators contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist the island with electrical power restoration. David Gonzalez/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, October 1, 2009 - A resident of American Samopa two cars that were damaged by the tsumani that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators await to be unloaded from a C-17 military cargo plane. FEMA shipped generators to American Samoa to restore power to American Samoa

Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, March 14, 2011 -- Deputy Administrator Manning and American Samoa Governor Tulafono after meeting to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts on the island. Among other things, the governor spoke about the territory's experiences on Friday, March 11, when they and other Pacific islands were at risk of potential impacts from the tsunami. (Courtesy of Bill Thomas, NOAA)

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Tafuna, American Samoa, November 28, 2009 -- At halftime in a high school football championship, three American Samoan NFL football players presented $50,000 to the American Samoan Red Cross because of the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster. Vaitoa Hans A. Langkilde, a board member of the local Red Cross, left, received the envelope from Gabe Reid, a former tight end for the Chicago Bears, right. Looking on are Reno Mahe, former Philadelphia Eagles running back, next to Langkilde, and Fa'a Ifo Pili, former Philadelphia Eagles lineman. Richard O'Reilly/FEMA

Pago Pago, American Samoa, March 14, 2011 -- Deputy Administrator Manning and PRiMO partners meet with Pago Pago leadership. From left to right: Dr. Jeffrey Payne, Chair of the Pacific Risk Management 'Ohana (PRiMO); Representative Henry Sesepasara; Pago Pago Council member Pulu Ae Ae, Jr. ; Senator Mauga T. Asuaga; Tim; Dr. Karl Kim, Executive Director of the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center at the University of Hawaii; Jim Fernandez, NDPC Chair (Courtesy of Bill Thomas, NOAA)

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators are being unloaded from a C-17 military cargo plane. FEMA shipped generators from its warehouses to American Samoa to help provide electric power to critical facilities in American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, November 13, 2009 -- Nancy Ward, administrator of FEMA Region IX, and Governor Togiola Tulafono during a joint news conference they conducted. Ms. Ward praised the quick work of American Samoans in cleaning up the debris after the September 29th tsunami, while Gov. Tulafono thanked FEMA for its rapid response to the disaster. Richard O'Reilly/FEMA.

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- A family temporarily lives in a tent provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The family owned bus appears to reflect their attitude, Hakuna Matata which in Swahili means no worries. David Gonzalez/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Amanave, American Samoa, November 15, 2009 -- Large, strong new tents were well received in Amanave, which was the first location to receive the 16-by-16 foot tents designed to withstand the windy, rainy seasonal conditions now prevailing in American Samoa. They replaced smaller, dome style tents. Recipients praised the flexibility of the new tents. The walls can be raised or lowered as needed. The can be closed for privacy. Inside, they remained dry during torrential rain that began several hours after the tents were erected. Richard O'Reilly/FEMA.

Satala, American Samoa, April 16, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets with staff at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Office. FEMA Officials toured several sites to learn about the progress toward recovery. FEMA/David Bibo