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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

Flooding ^ Tsunami - Tafuna, American Samoa, January 7, 2010 -- An EPA team returned to the island of Tutuila, AS, to remove hazardous materials collected in the aftermath of the September 29, 2009, tsunami and also to complete a Superfund project that pre-dated the disaster. The HAZMAT has been stored by the American Samoa Public Works Department. It will be safely disposed at sites in Hawaii and on the Mainland. From left, Chris Reiner, on-scene coordinator, San Francisco; Duane Newell, chemist, Las Vegas, and Christopher Weden, on-scene coordinator, San Francisco. Richard O'Reilly/FEMA.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 10, 2009 -- Products line the shelves from floor to ceiling in the local Cost U Less store in Pago Pago. The private sector's return to open business with bountiful supplies is a positive and essential step in this island communitys recovery from the recent earthquake and tsunami. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Several students join the morning rush hour in American Samoa as they walk to school. American Samoan public schools can be eligible for funding to repair damage caused by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 13, 2009 -- Mark Ackerman (in navy blue shirt), Federal Emergency Management Agency Staging Area Manager, oversees the unloading of generators from 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