11,510 Assistance Image: NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive Public Domain Search}

Petty Officer 1st Class Tammy Cook, a dental technician

Petty Officer 1st Class Tammy Cook, a dental technician with 4th Dental Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group prepares equipment at a dental work station June 15, 2014, the day prior to the beginning of Innovat More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (HM2) Christine Ellis (foreground), fills free prescriptions local Thai people, after they have been evaluated by USN Doctors, during the Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) operated by US Navy Reserve (USNR) personnel, in a village near the Thai border during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2003

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Amanda Rothweiler, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com More

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Brandin Huggett, from the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS ANZIO (CG 68) rescue and assistance team, provides medical aid to a crew member from the motor vessel AL SHAMS, a Pakistani-flagged dhow on November 13, ,2006. The ANZIO provided the dhow crew with water, food and medical attention. The ANZIO is deployed as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Information Systems Technician First Class Christopher Barb) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: IS1 Christopher Barb, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

U.S. Navy PETTY Officer 2nd Class Elson Liwag, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class attached to the Military Sealift Command Hospital Ship, the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), prepares immunizations at the Johannes General Hospital. The USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) which operated off the coast of Kupang, Indonesia provided humanitarian assistance to local residents. Aug. 25, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Timothy F. Sosa) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kupang Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Timothy F. Sosa, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Marlena Baker, works to construct a tent at a Disaster Information Vehicle (DIV) in Little Axe, Oklahoma. DIVs serve as a mobile location where survivors can registerfor FEMA assistance and get connected with resources to help them in their recovery. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Little Axe, OK Keywords: Flood ^ Storm ^ Disaster ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Corps ^ S More

Sailors, assigned to USS James E. Williams (DDG 95),

Sailors, assigned to USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), work alongside Seychellens during a community relation event at Nature Seychelles. James E. Williams, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homepor More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Doris Wong performs an eye exam for a local patient at the Zamboanga Medical Center. LTC Wong, attached to the US Navy (USN) Military Sealift Command (MSC), Hospital Ship, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), is helping to exam more than 250 patients and distributed some 200-pairs of glasses to the local residents of the Republic of Philippine City of Zamboanga. The USNS MERCY is on a scheduled five-month deployment to deliver aid and humanitarian assistance to the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zamboanga State: Maidanao Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Erika N. Jones, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Danielle Dinger resuscitates a mock patient using a Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Resuscitator as members of Project HOPE (a civilian organization of medical volunteers), observe during a code blue drill aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19). The drill allowed military and Project HOPE medical personnel an opportunity to work with and learn from one another. The MERCY is currently off the waters of Indonesia in support of Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE the humanitarian relief effort to aid the victims of the Tsunami that struck Southeast Asia on December 26, 2004

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw/Sw) Timothy Smith, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Broken dishes, a simple yet sad reminder of the devastation not only in material goods but in memories lost for those affected by the Creek County wildfire, Aug. 3-14. FEMA and the U. S. Small Business Administration provides financial assistance to qualified applicants following a major disaster. Patricia Brach/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage from Creek County Wildfire Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Broken dishes, a simple yet sad reminder of the devas More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Hospital Corpsman (HMC) Chris Gallegos, Medical Treatment Facility, US Military Sealift Command (MSC) Mercy Class Hospital Ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), demonstrates the proper technique to fill syringes to Tina Elliott, Australian Navy, (left), and other MERCY personnel during a Medical and Dental Civil Action Project, on Jul. 26, 2006. The MERCY is on a five-month humanitarian assistance deployment.(U.S. Navy official photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Don Bray) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Banda Aceh Country: Indonesia (IDN) Scene Camera Operator: MCC Don Bray, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Local Red Hook resident Danielle Jackson paints the stoop at her house after being impacted by Hurricane Sandy. State and federal officials encourage people affected by the disaster to register for assistance immediately by calling toll-free 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free line is in operation from 6 a.m. to midnight (CDT) until further notice. Registration can be accomplished anytime at www.disasterassistance.gov or with a smartphone at http://m.fema.gov. Multilingual operators are available and for information on programs in multiple languages visit www.fema.gov/all-languages. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H More

US Navy (USN) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (HM2) Christine Ellis, fills free prescriptions local Thai people, after they have been evaluated by USN Doctors, during the Medical Community Assistance Program (MEDCAP) operated by US Navy Reserve (USNR) personnel, in a village near the Thai border during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2003

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Amanda Rothweiler, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:36:36 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:35:23 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:28:36 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:28:48 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:51:44 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; A steel section of rebar drilled and anchored with epoxy in a load-bearing wall to hold two wythes (or vertical sections of masonry) together inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:42:34 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:35:40 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:36:01 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:30:28 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:44:53 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:51:54 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:49:25 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:44:17 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists, Veronica Verde and Evan Neuschwander, speak to several residents impacted by the recent wildfires in Southern California. FEMA's Community Relations specialists visit communities after disasters and provide information to victims regarding disaster assistance.

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Assist Wildfire Victims in California Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Sylmar, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations S More

"Spain Needs Assistance"-Madrid Dispatch

This illustration entitled "Spain Needs Assistance" - Madrid Dispatch, by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on May 5, 1898, depicts the result of Commodore George Dewey's destr More

"With th' Assistance iv th' Step Ladder, th' Bell Rope, an' th' Bald Head iv th' Man in th' Lower Berth!"

This illustration entitled, "With th' Assistance iv th' Step Ladder, th' Bell Rope, an' th' Bald Head, iv th' Man in th' Lower Berth!", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Post on More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Steve Huffstutler, Jane Brom (Lead), and Mississippi Emergency Management worker Todd Demuth are in this neighborhood looking for storm survivors who need information about FEMA recovery assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State CR Workers at Damaged Home in MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Steve Hu More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's Mississippi Alternative Housing Manager Rick Christian is here as the first "Mississippi Cottage" is being set up in Yazoo City for the new owner. This MEMA program provides quick affordable housing for storm survivors who were left homeless by the April 24 tornado and is innovative in that it is not a lease but ownership program. FEMA and MEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Cottage and MEMA Housing Manager in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks tie down supports as part of his pre lease determination whether the contractors have satisfactorily completed set up work. FEMA Housing services are a critical element of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official Inspects Temporary Housing Unit in MS Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- Papers have just been signed to lease the first FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Holmes County and keys are passed to this April 24 tornado survivor by FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Don Wade. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Temporary Housing Unit Leased in Holmes County, MS Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- Papers have just been signed to More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Inside a new FEMA temporary housing unit in Choctaw County, FEMA Mobile Home Site Inspector Don McLemore completes the leasing process as the new tenant signs the lease. These units, provided through the FEMA Individual Assistance housing program, will be an affordable temporary home for storm survivors who became homeless as result of the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: First Lease of FEMA Housing Unit in Choctaw County, MS Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Inside a new FEMA temporary housing un More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- The Holmes County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center is now open to provide information and assistance for survivors of the deadly tornado of April 24. The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center vehicle (left) is providing telecommunication support. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Holmes County Mississippi FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 05/01/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- The Holmes County FEMA/Sta More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks contractor work to determine if this FEMA Temporary Housing Unit is ready for occupancy by storm survivors left homeless in the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Inspection Prior to Lease Temporary Housing Unit in MS Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- In Holmes County FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade looks over the "Ready for Occupancy" checklist and will see if all items, such as furniture, appliances, bedding, supplies, and weather radio are present. Temporary Units such as this are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Inspector at Temporary Unit in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- In Holmes County FEMA Individua More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialists provide information about the" Mississippi Cottage" housing program for survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: MEMA Housing Interviews at Yazoo Disaster Center, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Dis More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are being placed and prepared for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Units in Choctaw County, Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade sets up a weather radio in this FEMA Temporary Housing Unit as part of the pre-lease inspection. FEMA Housing services are a critical element of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors left homeless by the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at Temporary Housing Unit in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistan More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy Officer Dan Munger(right center), MEMA Field Coordinator Tom Taylor(2nd from right), FEMA PA Specialist Randy Bishop(right), FEMA PA Deputy Officer Sterling Bridges(3rd from left), FEMA PA Specialist Kenneth Langlinais, and FEMA PA Manager John Robuck(left) are on this site in the attempt to clarify an eligibility question raised by the Yazoo City Mayor in this morning's Public Assistance (PA) "Applicant's Briefing". FEMA PA funds may assist local governments and localities recover costs incurred as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal and State Public Assistance Officials at Disaster Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississip More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- This utility worker reviews damage from the April 24 tornado prior to restoration of services. FEMA Public Assistance funds under Category F may reimburse a portion of restoration costs. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Worker Assessing Damage in Yazoo Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- This utility worker reviews damag More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Attala County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist George Nixon II provides information to a survivor of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance Interview at Attala Disaster Center, MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Attala County FEMA/ More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- This utility service crew is repairing wiring and replacing poles damaged in the tornado of April 24. FEMA Public Assistance funds may pay a portion of the restoration cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Service Restoration in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- This utility service crew is repairing More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialist John Garcia provides information to a tornado survivor. FEMA and State partners are here in response to the April 24 deadly storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Housing Worker at Disaster Center in Yazoo, MS Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/Sta More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks the electrical system as part of the pre-lease inspection. FEMA Temporary Housing Units are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong. /FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at Temporary Housing Unit, Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- During a door-to-door outreach in Choctaw County, FEMA Community Relations workers Steve Huffstutler and Jane Brom (Lead) refer to list of homes damaged by the deadly tornado of April 24 and attempts to contact each resident to tell them about available FEMA services and assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State Community Relations Workers in Mississippi Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- During a door-to-door outreach in C More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (right) speaks with FEMA Public Assistance Debris Specialist Ray White(left) and Mississippi Emergency Management Field Coordinator Tom Taylor. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) at Public Assistance (PA) Applicant's Briefing in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Yogi Howell is on the phone at the placement site of the first FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Holmes County. These Units are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who lost homes in the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at First Temporary Unit in Holmes County, Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assista More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA contractors are setting up the first FEMA short term housing unit in Yazoo City in front of the home made unlivable by the April 24 tornado. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services can be a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: First FEMA Short Term Housing Unit Set up in Yazoo Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA contractors are s More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (left of center) and Yazoo City Mayor(right) are attending a Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing" which provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- In Ebenezer Community Holmes County, FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Rosemary Schulhorpe(left) speaks with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Group Manager Paul Martin, and FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Don Wade. FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers are a central information and service location for survivors of the April 24 tornado which devastated this area. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Center Manager and Officials in MS Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- In Ebenezer Community Holmes County, More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Deputy Public Assistance Officer Dan Munger presents basic information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses caused by the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Yazoo City Public Assistance Applicant Briefing in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialists Yogi Howell and Don Wade complete a final inspection of this FEMA Temporary Housing Unit with the new tenant prior to move in. The Units provide shelter for storm survivors as they recover from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Officials Lease Temporary Housing, Holmes County, MS Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Ho More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior view of the first "Mississippi Cottage" being set up for the new owner in Yazoo City. This innovative MEMA housing purchase rather than lease program, assists recovery for survivors left homeless by the April 24 tornado. FEMA and MEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside a "Mississippi Cottage" Housing Unit in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior view of the fi More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Choctaw County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialists Joe Gagnon (in red) and Fred Burt are providing information to storm survivors, as FEMA Disaster Center Manager Sandra Brown observes. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers at the State Disaster Center in Choctaw County, MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Choctaw County FEMA/St More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Building debris from the April 24 tornado is at edge of road ready for pick up. FEMA Public Assistance funds may reimburse up to 75 per cent of removal cost after FEMA application and eligibility determination. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm Debris at Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Building debris from the April 24 tornado is at edge of More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Sid Melton speaks with Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor Haley Barbour at the placement site for the first Mississippi Emergency Management Agency "Mississippi Cottage". FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Inspector Yogi Howell is on the telephone as they wait for a press conference and key transfer to the new owner. FEMA and MEMA are partners in providing recovery assistance to survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Officials with Wife of Governor Barbour in Mississippi Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordi More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen observes the arrival of a FEMA short term temporary housing unit. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Short Term Temporary Housing Unit Arrives on site at Yazoo Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informati More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Frank Vittetow provides information about FEMA assistance to survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance Interview at Yazoo Disaster Center Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEM More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist(lead) Jane Blom, FEMA CR Specialist Steve Huffstutler and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency worker Todd Demuth are going door to door to inform tornado affected residents how to access FEMA disaster assistance. The Mississippi National Guard has provided this tent as temporary shelter for this resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard tent used as a temporary shelter in Mississippi Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Speci More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Public Assistance Officer Sterling Bridges(center), Mississippi Deputy PA Officer Dan Munger(right), Corps of Engineers Debris Subject Matter Expert Greg Williams(white shirt), and FEMA Debris Manager Danny McDowell(left) listen as City Engineer Wayne Morrison reviews a map of the county. FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Debris Meeting, Yazoo County in Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Public Assis More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County Public Assistance "Applicants Briefing", Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy PA Officer Dan Munger provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Applicant Briefing Yazoo County in Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County P More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(right) speaks with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter(left) as FEMA Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist Bill McSwain and Congressional Affairs Specialist Patricia Nickleberry observe. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- The Choctaw FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center provides a centralized location for disaster assistance information and services, and is now open for residents affected by recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: inside the Choctaw County Disaster Recovery Center in Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- The Choctaw FEMA/State Disa More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- Utility services are being restored after tornado damage from the deadly April 24 storm. FEMA Public Assistance funds may pay a portion of restoration cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Restoration After Tornado in Yazoo City, Mississippi Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- Utility services are being More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Deputy Officer Dan Munger(right) and FEMA Public Assistance Deputy Officer Sterling Bridges(2nd from left), and FEMA Public Assistance Manager John Robuck are on this site in the attempt to clarify an eligibility question raised by the Yazoo City Mayor in this morning's Public Assistance Applicant's Briefing. FEMA Public Assistance funds may assist local governments and localities recover costs incurred as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal and State Public Assistance Officials at Disaster Site in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- Mississip More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- In the Holmes County community of Ebenezer, FEMA Community Relations worker Noris Brown and Carmine Biggart walk by a home which was totally demolished by the deadly storm of April 24. Community Relations workers go to door in neighborhoods to provide information about FEMA disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Workers at Disaster Scene Production Date: 05/01/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- In the Holmes County community of Ebenezer More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff from FEMA, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, and the Corps of Engineers are meeting with county officials regarding debris removal. FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Debris Meeting, Yazoo County in Mississippi Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor Haley Barbour greets Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialist John Garcia as the first Yazoo City "Mississippi Cottage" purchaser Eddie "Butch" Ketchum looks on. The unique MEMA "Cottage" program is a purchase not a lease, is a built house, and not intended to be only temporary housing for storm survivors left homeless in the April 24 tornado. FEMA and MEMA are partners in disaster recovery efforts such as this. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: First Placement of "Mississippi Cottage"in Yazoo, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- Mrs. Marsha Barbour, wife of Governor More

Flooding - Hickman County, Tenn. , August 3, 2010 -- Mitigation Specialist John Kempf (left) and Public Assistance Coordinator Crew Leader Bill Harris visit a project site in Hickman County where severe storms and flooding caused widespread damage to roads, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation specialists in Tennessee Production Date: 08/03/2010 Caption: Hickman County, Tenn. , August 3, 2010 -- Mitigation Specialist John Kempf (left) More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 23, 2010 -- Doug Bodem, FEMA community Relations unit lead for middle Tennessee speaks with a resident in Tennessee affected by the May floods. FEMA personnel continue to help Tennessee citizens with applying for assistance, treating mold, and many other disaster recovery topics. Shannon Arledge/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations worker speaks with a Tennessee resident Production Date: 05/23/2010 Caption: Bellevue, Tenn. , May 23, 2010 -- Doug Bodem, FEMA commun More

Flooding - Nashville, Tenn. , July 20, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations representative Esther Herrera provides information on filing for assistance with FEMA. Hundreds of Nashville residents were displaced and many homes were destroyed as a result of the severe storms and floods in May 2010. Martin Grube/FEMA.

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations representative works with a resident in Tennessee Production Date: 07/20/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 20, 2010 -- FEMA Commun More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator Robert Estevez(L) hand out public assistance application information with FEMA Project Specialist Larry Andrews(R) to county representatives in Western Tennessee. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Applicant Briefing in Henderson, Tennessee Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Coo More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Grand Ole Opry digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space for Important Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Grand Ole Opry digital billboar More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntary organizations meet with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate(c), Director of Faith Based & Community Affairs, David Myer(L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech (r) at the Second Harvest Food Bank to discuss how volunteer organizations can better partner with FEMA to provide coordinated assistance to disaster survivors. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Visits Second Harvest Food Bank in Tennessee Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntar More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Administrator Fugate visits Hadley Community Center with Governor Phil Bredeson speak with volunteer attorneys at the disaster assistance center. FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate visits the Hadley Community Center in Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- Admin More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron Bolger talks with James Dixon III, who is helping his aunt, Doris Waddey, move back into her house, three months after it was flooded during the severe storms in May 2010. FEMA assistance helped Waddey pay for repairs to her longtime home in West Nashville. The disaster declaration covered 49 Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative and resident in Tennessee Production Date: 08/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Jerry Collins, FEMA Deputy Individual Assistance Branch Director, helps a resident work through her FEMA application during the Bordeaux community meeting at Temple Church of Christ. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Meeting in Bordeaux, TN Production Date: 05/11/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Jerry Collins, FEMA Deputy Individual Assistance Bran More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson , Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- At the Henderson City Public Assistance "Applicant Briefing", FEMA official Bob Merrill assists Jennifer Weems, Field Director for TN Senator Bob Corker with the applicant process. The briefing provides information to county supervisors and others eligible for PA funds to recover from the severe storms and floods across Tennessee in May 2010. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA public assistance briefing in Henderson, TN Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Henderson , Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- At the Henderson City Public Assista More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Public assistance information and applications are given to city and county officials to file for FEMA public assistance on projects in their communities. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Cost Manual Cover Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Public assistance information and applications are More

Flooding - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA community relations representatives walk the streets in Bordeaux(Nashville) to check on residents and encourage them to register for assistance. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations worker with resident in Tennessee Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA community relations repre More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntary organizations meet with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate(c), Director of Faith Based & Community Affairs, David Myer(L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech (r) at the Second Harvest Food Bank to discuss how volunteer organizations can better partner with FEMA to provide coordinated assistance to disaster survivors. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Visits Second Harvest Food Bank in Tennessee Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntar More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech, (l to r) U. S. Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee's 5th District and Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Stufano talk with Nashville Councilman Bo Mitchel in the Bellevue section of Nashville. Cooper reminded local residents of the Aug. 5 deadline to register for federal assistance. In May, severe storms and flooding caused major damage in forty nine Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Coordinating Officer with local officials in Tennessee Production Date: 08/02/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordina More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , August 3, 2010 -- Hickman County Road Superintendent Eddie Cook shows FEMA Public Affairs Specialist Carr McKay the recent repairs to this roadway that was washed out due to flooding. FEMA is working with local and state officials to provide Public Assistance grant funding for infrastructure repairs across Tennessee following severe storms and flooding in early May. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials inspect rebuilding projects in Hickman County TN Production Date: 08/03/2010 Caption: Hickman County, Tenn. , August 3, 2010 -- Hickman County R More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA community relations specialist walk the streets in Bordeaux(Nashville) to check on residents and encourage them to register for assistance. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Check on Residents Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- FEMA community relations specialist walk the stree More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntary organizations meet with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate(c), Director of Faith Based & Community Affairs, David Myer(L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech (r) at the Second Harvest Food Bank to discuss how volunteer organizations can better partner with FEMA to provide coordinated assistance to disaster survivors. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Visits Second Harvest Food Bank in Tennessee Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , June 22, 2010 -- Faith Based voluntar More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 29, 2010 -- Steve Ward, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, joins discussions with Joint Information Center representatives as they provide media relations guidance to public assistance field inspectors and coordinators, hazard mitigation staff, and environmental and historic preservation specialists. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Media Relations Training at the Joint Field Office in Nashville Production Date: 05/29/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 29, 2010 -- Steve Ward, FEMA Deputy More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space to Promote Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digita More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Councilman-at-Large Jerry Maynard assists a Bordeaux resident with the FEMA disaster assistance website during a community meeting at the Temple Church of Christ. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Bordeaux Community Meeting Production Date: 05/11/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Councilman-at-Large Jerry Maynard assists a Bordeaux resident More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tenn. , May 27, 2010 -- George Friedrick (FEMA) discusses federal assistance options with a flood survivor at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Offer Assistance To Disaster Survivors in Tennessee Production Date: 05/27/2010 Caption: Tenn. , May 27, 2010 -- George Fried More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 15, 2010 -- Nate Custer and Donna Weise of FEMA explain FEMA assistance programs to Bellevue residents during an afternoon picnic at the Bellevue Center Mall hosted by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce where FEMA, volunteer agencies and local businesses offer services and information in a open festival format. FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA disaster officials explain FEMA programs to Tennessee residents Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Bellevue, Tenn. , May 15, 2010 -- Nate Custer and Don More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Lynda Lowe, FEMA Individual Assistance Branch Director answers questions for the residents of Bordeaux during a meeting at Temple Church of Christ. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Meeting In Bordeaux Production Date: 05/11/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Lynda Lowe, FEMA Individual Assistance Branch Director ans More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- FEMA Branch Director Montague Winfield talks with the local mayor about the public assistance application process. FEMA and state agencies are providing assistance to flood survivors across Tennessee due to the serve storms in May 2010. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Branch Director Montague Winfield talks with a local mayor in Henderson, TN Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Henderson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- FEMA More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech and U. S. Rep. Jim Cooper of Tennessee's 5th District talk with a flood survivor in the Bellevue section of Nashville, along the Harpeth River. Cooper reminded local residents of the Aug. 5 deadline to register for federal assistance. In May, severe storms and flooding caused major damage in forty nine Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Congressman Cooper Reminds Tennessee Flood Survivors to Register Production Date: 08/02/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordi More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Residents of Bellevue (Davidson County) collect information from the "White Board" inside the Bellevue Community disaster assistance center. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that has damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Information White Board at Bellevue Comm Center in Tennessee Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Residents of Bellevue (Davi More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Sally Finely, FEMA answers questions for Danielle Mezera, Disaster Assistance Center Manager. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and floods that have damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Workers at the Disaster Assistance Center in Tennessee Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Sally Finely, FEMA answers More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bellevue, Tenn. , May 15, 2010 -- Donna Weise(FEMA)(L),Kelly Zadakaus(Regional Director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency) and Marisol Rodriguez(FEMA)(R) explain assistance programing to residents of Bellevue during an afternoon picnic at the Bellevue Center Mall hosted by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce where FEMA, volunteer agencies and local businesses offer services and information in a open festival format. FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA disaster officials explain FEMA programs to Tennessee residents Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Bellevue, Tenn. , May 15, 2010 -- Donna Weise(FEMA)(L More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 24, 2010 -- The Nashville Outlaws scoreboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. Martin Grube/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA disaster registration number on a billboard in Tennessee Production Date: 07/24/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 24, 2010 -- The Nashville Outlaws s More

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Roche conducts an interview with local NBC affiliate channel 11 at the Imperial County Applicant Briefing. The applicant briefing is designed to help local agencies apply for federal disaster assistance as a result of damages sustained during the 7. 2 magnitude earthquake. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA being interviewed in California Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , May 14, 2010 --Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Roche conduct More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , June 14, 2010 -- A 7. 2 magnitude earthquake struck the water treatment tanks and damaged the massive reservoirs. FEMA, Cal EMA, and local officials are inspecting the structures for cracks and damages associated with Public Assistance (PA) emergency protective measures. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Water Treatment plant in California Production Date: 06/14/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , June 14, 2010 -- A 7. 2 magnitude earthquake struck the wa More