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Sayreville, N.J., March 13, 2014 -- A construction worker hoses down the first of four homes in Sayreville planned for demolition under the state of New Jersey's Blue Acres program. These homes were designated for demolition to the extensive damage they sustained during flooding from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Damage ^ Recovery ^ Community ^ demolition ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuildi More

Holgate, N.J., April 24, 2013 -- Shorefront homeowners rebuild their deck after it collapsed during Hurricane Sandy. Structurally, the home received no damage from the storm because of its breakaway walls.. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Holgate, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy long beach township More

Atlantic City, N.J., July 10, 2013 -- Months after Hurricane Sandy made landfall last fall, two workers replace storm battered boards from Atlantic City's boardwalk, Steel Pier. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. atlantic c More

Union Beach, N.J., March 26, 2013 -- Jakeabob's Bay Restaurant owner, Angelina "Gigi" Liaguano Dorr, describes the doors she collected from storm demolished homes in the Union Beach community. The doors and pictures are displayed in her restaurant's new location, after the original location was demolished by the storm. The display will be a reminder of the community bond strengthened after the disaster. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA debris removal hurricane sandy new j More

Mantoloking, N.J., March 8, 2013 -- Utility company employee restores power to storm damaged homes in Mantoloking as part of the recovery process after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane sandy mant More

Highlands, N.J., March 28, 2013 -- A cleanup volunteer from the Calvary Chapel Bible College in California picks up debris and remnants of Hurricane Sandy's destruction. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal highlands hurrican More

Bradley Beach, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- A worker repairs Bradley Beach Boardwalk light posts damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Bradley Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. bradley beach hurricane sandy More

Seaside Park, N.J., April 3, 2013 -- Dune grass has been planted near Seaside Heights boardwalk attractions as part of dune protection and restoration following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Park, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMAU.S. beach restoration hurricane san More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 18, 2013 -- Home Depot Corporate Chief Executive (CEO) Frank Blake, speaks at the new Home Depot satellite store board cutting celebration. By opening a satellite store in the heart of Seaside Heights, Home Depot aims to expedite service to homeowners and contractors to support the recovery and rebuilding process following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey More

Ortley Beach, N.J., Aug. 5, 2013 -- Damages are still visible nine months after Hurricane Sandy touched the coast last fall as workers rebuild Ortley Beach's boardwalk. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Ortley Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY U.S. boardwalk new jersey north america More

Middletown, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- Middletown locals speak with Federal Management Agency (FEMA) representatives at the Hurricane Sandy Resource Fair. The event, organized by the Middletown Volunteer Corps, connects Hurricane Sandy survivors with federal and state agencies, non-profit groups and relief organizations. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Middletown, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy middletown mitig More

Ocean Gate N.J., November 26, 2013 -- A workers guides the placement of beach prisms in Ocean Gate, New Jersey. The prisms are aimed at protecting homes, preventing beach erosion, flooding and infrastructure damage following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Ocean Gate, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United More

Highlands, N.J., March 28, 2013 -- A volunteer student from Calvary Chapel Bible College in California dismantles debris from a mobile home park in Highlands to assist in the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal highlands hurrican More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 18, 2013 -- Locals and media crowd for the Home Depot satellite grand opening celebration in Seaside Heights. The solutions center, a first of its kind for Home Depot, will assist Seaside Heights and the Jersey Shore with the rebuilding and recovery process after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ceremony More

Seaside Heights, N.J., April 2, 2013 -- A construction worker lays wood for the new Seaside Heights boardwalk after it was demolished by Hurricane Sandy. The boardwalk is expected to open by Memorial Day. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey More

Union Beach, N.J., April 30, 2013 -- Workers from Union Beach Public Works construct temporary barricades to prevent beach sand from blowing into the streets until a permanent solution is created by the Corps of Engineers. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane sa More

Monmouth Beach, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- Private cabanas of Monmouth beach are being rebuilt after being destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Monmouth Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane More

Point Pleasant, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- A construction worker replaces the fence of a mini golf course destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Point Pleasant, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey n More

Atlantic City, N.J., July 10, 2013 -- Contractors survey areas where wet sand dredging is in progress to replenish Atlantic City's beach as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction program after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: dredging ^ DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. atlantic city beac More

Highlands, N.J., Oct. 3, 2013--A worker repairs sections of the Atlantic Highlands Harbor after it sustained heavy damage from Superstorm Sandy. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is funding 90 percent of the repairs. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ marina ^ rebuilding ^ DR-4086 SANDY More

Lincroft, N.J., Feb. 28, 2013 -- Federal and state partners discuss status of operations in the Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Participants in the Insurance Industry Roundtable seek to streamline the response cycle on insurance settlements and recovery program disbursements. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lincroft, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. federal partners lincroft meeting More

Lavallette, N.J., April 3, 2013 -- A construction crew rebuilds a home after Hurricane Sandy demolished it. This home has been elevated to FEMA'S Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) standards. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy lavallette new j More

Mantoloking, N.J., March 8, 2013 -- An employee of New Jersey Natural Gas restores gas to a home as part of the recovery process after Hurricane Sandy severely damaged the borough of Mantoloking. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane sandy manto More

Bradley Beach, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- Old Christmas trees are being recycled as part of coastal dune restoration and protection in Bradley Beach. Dunes are the first line of defense against beach erosion and coastal storms like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Bradley Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. beach restoration bradley bea More

Woodstown, N.J., July 8, 2013 -- Salem County emergency management personnel attend a Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Work Map meeting at the Salem County Emergency Services facility. The presentation offers updated information about the ongoing Flood Insurance Rate Map process after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Woodstown, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY ^ FEMA event GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane sandy More

Holgate, N.J., April 24, 2013 -- Residents at Holgate are taking mitigation into their own hands by planting dune grass on their property to help prevent coastal storms like Hurricane Sandy from damaging their homes. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Holgate, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. beach restoration hurricane sandy l More

Port Monmouth, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- Construction worker delivers mixed cement for the concrete blocks used to elevate a home in Port Monmouth. Home elevation is one of the best ways to mitigate against future floods. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Port Monmouth, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMAGEOGRAPHY U.S. house elevation hurr More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 18, 2013 -- Congressman Runyan and Governor Christie were presented with custom aprons, at the Home Depot Satellite Grand Opening ceremony, as part of Home Depot culture and appreciation for playing an important role in the Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA ribbon cutting hurricane sandy r More

Seaside Park, N.J., April 2, 2013 -- A construction worker clears out the sand from the boardwalks and paths of Island Beach State Park as part of the recovery process after they were made inaccessible by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Park, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey no More

Oceanport, N.J., May 24, 2013 -- Mayor Michael J. Mahon, joined by police, firefighters and borough employees, cuts a ceremonial ribbon. The event celebrates all borough employees for their service to the community following Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Oceanport, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey north More

Seaside Park, N.J., April 2, 2013 -- Although Island Beach State Park's roads and trails were damaged, its wildlife residents appear unharmed by the wreckage left behind by Hurricane Sandy. Sections of the park remain closed for recovery and rebuilding. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Park, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. animals hurricane sandy new je More

Lincroft, N.J., Feb. 28, 2013 -- Christy Grant, Individual Assistance Branch Director, discusses with Federal and State partners how to enhance information available for homeowners to improve preparedness for disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lincroft, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA GEOGRAPHY U.S. federal partners lincrof More

Mantoloking, N.J., April 3, 2013 -- A construction worker replaces the bulkheads of marina homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy as part of the recovery efforts in Mantoloking. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy mantoloking new More

Avon-by-the-Sea, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- A construction crew works in the fog to repair and rebuild the Avon by the Sea boardwalk after it sustained damage following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. avon by the sea hurricane s More

Point Pleasant, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- Volunteer students from St. Cecilia Academy in Nashville, Tenn., and DePaul Catholic High School in Wayne, N.J., utilize their spring break to help build the world's largest sand castle as part of the Jersey Shore restoration effort. Donations and proceeds from the castle will be used for Hurricane Sandy victims. Rosanna Arias

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Point Pleasant, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey n More

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., Oct. 10, 2013 -- The Windansea restaurant withstood flood tides and winds with minimal damage from Hurricane Sandy. By renovating with FEMA's building recommendations prior to Sandy, the restaurant was able to open shortly after storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Highlands ^ U.S. ^ north americ More

Asbury Park, N.J., March 6, 2013 -- FEMA for Kids, an educational outreach program for school-aged children, is utilized at Little TotΓÇÖs Preschool & Day Care. FEMA for Kids teaches children how to prepare for emergency situations and disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Children ^ New Jersey ^ FEMA Event ^ people ^ United States More

Lincroft, N.J., Feb. 28, 2013 -- At the Insurance Industry Roundtable, Governor Affairs Representative Jeanne Heisler with Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey discusses ways to improve communication efforts between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), insurance companies and Hurricane Sandy disaster survivors. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lincroft, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. federal partners lincroft meeting More

Highlands, N.J., March 28, 2013 -- Students from Calvary Chapel Bible College in California volunteer to spend their spring break clearing debris from a trailer park in Highlands that was devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal highlands hurrica More

Keansburg, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- A new game control room at Keansburg Amusements Park is being rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy flood waters carried it out of the park and down the street. Despite the losses suffered here, the park owner vows to make a comeback by late spring. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Keansburg, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA GEOGRAPHY Keansburg U.S. hurricane san More

Oceanport, N.J., May 24, 2013 -- Mayor Michael J. Mahon assists in cutting the ceremonial ribbon to officially open Monmouth Park, which sustained $5 million in damages from Hurricane Sandy last fall. After Sandy, Monmouth Park served as a base camp that sheltered displaced Sandy survivors after the storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Oceanport, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane sand More

Middletown, N.J., March 1, 2013 -- Months after Hurricane Sandy, Leonardo Marina State Marina is still cleaning debris from their beach and pier. A date on finishing is not yet in sight and the marina remains closed. Rosanna/Arias

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Middletown, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal hurricane sandy More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 8, 2013 -- Despite the cold and snow, Home Depot employees hands out burgers, hotdogs and drinks to customers and guests at the opening of Home Depot's first satellite office and showroom. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sa More

Port Monmouth, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- Residents of this home display their discontent with Hurricane Sandy after homes in the area were severely battered in the storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Port Monmouth, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurricane sandy ne More

Union Beach, N.J., March 26, 2013 -- Student volunteers from the University of Wisconsin spend spring break clearing debris and helping Hurricane Sandy affected businesses and homes as part of the rebuilding and recovery process following the storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal hurricane sandy More

Seaside Park, N.J., April 2, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is still being collected from the beach, roads and trails of Island Beach State Park. Although sections of the park are closed for cleanup, people can still enjoy most of the park and its beach. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Park, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. beach resto More

Rumson, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013â€”Families visit project boards developed by Sea Bright community members at the Sea Bright 2020 second community workshop. The workshop allows residents to speak with Project Advocates and vote to resolve community issues following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Children ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 8, 2013 -- Home Depot employee, Mike Moncrief, assists a contractor with an order at the opening of a new Home Depot satellite design center in Seaside Heights. Same day delivery and DIY workshops are among the services offered to contractor and homeowners to aid in the rebuilding and recovery process following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sa More

Union Beach, N.J., March 26, 2013 -- Jakeabob's Bay Restaurant owner, Angelina "Gigi" Liaguano Dorr, prepares to reopen her doors in a new Union Beach location after Hurricane Sandy demolished her shore front restaurant. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal hurricane sandy More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Aug. 18, 2013 -- Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Task Force Crew Leader, Paul David Lear, speaks with Long Beach Island residents about techniques that can help minimize property damage in the event of severe weather like Hurricane Sandy at the Long Beach Island Arts Festival. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. community hurricane sand More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Aug. 18, 2013 -- A Long Beach Island resident speaks with Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Group Supervisor, Kathleen Rhodes, about different ways homeowners can mitigate disasters at the Long Beach Island Arts Festival. The Federal Emergency Management Agency initiates mitigation activities, works with state, and local emergency managers to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. community hurricane sandy More

Highlands, N.J., April 30, 2013 --Survivors drape their home with banners to thank volunteers for helping to clear debris as part of the recovery process following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. highlands hurr More

Point Pleasant, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- A construction crew works on pilings for a section of the boardwalk as school students line up for a visit to Jenkinson's Aquarium. Although there is much work to be done following Hurricane Sandy, people are already returning to enjoy the boardwalk. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Point Pleasant, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey n More

Rumson, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013â€” A Sea Bright resident deposits his ballot at the Sea Bright 2020 second community workshop. The workshop features 15 projects residents can vote to resolve community issues following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United States ^ Sea Brig More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 18, 2013 -- Governor Christie speaks at the Home Depot Solution Center Grand Opening in Seaside Heights. The solution center hopes to play a central role in the challenge of rebuilding Hurricane Sandy battered communities. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuildin More

Seaside Heights, N.J., April 16, 2013 -- Workers from All Star Electric restore power to Carousel Arcades, located on the Seaside Heights boardwalk. Restoring power to the boardwalk attractions is one of the many challenges these vendors face after the destruction left by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy new jersey More

Seaside Heights, N.J., March 18, 2013 -- Governor Christie helps launch the opening of Home Depot's new solution center in Seaside Heights. The satellite will play a central roll in assisting residents of the barrier reef island in the Hurricane Sandy recovery and rebuilding efforts

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA ribbon cutting seaside heights More

Sea Bright, N.J., June 26, 2013 -- Two contractors watch and direct construction on a new beach club house in Sea Bright as part of the rebuilding process after Hurricane Sandy destroyed it last fall. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ superstorm sandy ^ DR-4086 SANDY FEMA More

Highlands, N.J., March 28, 2013 -- Calvary Chapel Bible College student, Jessica Duikstra, dumps debris in a pile to assist cleanup in a Hurricane Sandy battered trailer park. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal highlands hurrican More

Union Beach, N.J., March 26, 2013 -- Students from the University of Wisconsin clean up garbage for the reopening of Jakeabob's Bay Restaurant. These volunteers utilized their spring break to provide hope and aid for communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal hurricane sandy More

Lavallette, N.J., Sep. 10, 2013 -- Workers replace a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy with a modular home as part of the rebuilding efforts after the storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: New Jersey ^ Lavallette ^ DR-4086 SANDY FEMA rebuilding More

Bay Point, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Bay Point resident Walter Nelson, stands next to pilings and rubble where his brother's home used to stand before Superstorm Sandy. Lawrence Township has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement for the demolition of this heavily damaged home in addition to others along the Delaware Bay. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. bay point demolition hurricane sandy new More

Belmar, N.J., April 5, 2013 -- Five months after Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey coast, workers are still filtering sand out of sewer pipes to prevent water from clogging and flooding the streets during storms. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. belmar hurricane sandy mitigation n More

Ortley Beach, N.J., Aug. 5, 2013 -- Workers rebuild a sidewalk destroyed by Hurricane Sandy as part of the restoration and recovery efforts after the storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Ortley Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY U.S. boardwalk new jersey north america More

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 22, 2013 -- Construction workers breakdown and dump debris from a mobile home park severely damaged after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Holgate, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. beach haven holg More

Keyport, N.J., April 30, 2013 -- Keyport, N.J., April 30, 2013- A construction worker oversees the demolition of a Keyport marina restaurant devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Keyport, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal hurricane sandy key More

Union Beach, N.J., July 24, 2013 -- Two workers in Union Beach, N.J. dismantle a gazebo that is to be replaced after receiving extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: Public Assistance ^ DR-4086 SANDY GEOGRAPHY U.S. hurric More

Sea Girt, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- A construction worker clears a new pathway for beach goers at the Sea Girt boardwalk as part of recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Girt, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. beach restorati More

Middletown, N.J., March 1, 2013 -- Leonardo State Marina is demolishing its main office after it sustained severe damage from Hurricane Sandy. The Monmouth County Park System is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid with the $8 million incurred in damages to park facilities from Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Middletown, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA hurricane sandy recovery ^ resources More

Union Beach, N.J., July 24, 2013 -- Volunteers from King Street United Brethren Church tear out damaged wood from a Hurricane Sandy battered home as part of the debris removal process before elevation. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: volunteers ^ DR-4086 SANDY GEOGRAPHY U.S. debris remov More

Middletown, N.J., March 1, 2013 -- Much work is still ahead after Hurricane Sandy piled many boats on the park trail of the Bayshore Waterfront park and sunk them in the Bayshore Marina Cove, an 11-acre parcel that contains 154 boat slips, floating docks and more. Because of the marina's mandatory regulations, many boats were insured and saved. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Middletown, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. boat marina middletown new jers More

Asbury Park, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- Repair and rebuilding continue for the Asbury Park Boardwalk as summer nears. Visitors can still enjoy the boardwalk as only sections of it are closed. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Asbury Park, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. asbury park More

Sea Girt, N.J., April 4, 2013 -- Workers at the Sea Girt Pavilion recycle wood from the old boardwalk, which was torn up by Hurricane Sandy, to build a pathway for beach goers. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Girt, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMAU.S. new jersey north america rebuilding More

Belmar, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013-- A temporary generator replaces a South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority (SMRSA) pump station damaged by Superstorm Sandy floodwaters. SMRSA has mitigated damage to their other pump station by converting it into mobile trailer. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United States ^ Belmar ^ U.S. ^ north america ^ More

Rumson, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013-- Residents and guests discuss proposed projects developed by Sea Bright community members at the Sea Bright 2020 second community workshop. The workshop allows residents to vote for projects to restore Sea Bright following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United States ^ Sea Girt More

Union Beach, N.J., July 24, 2013 -- A King Street United Brethren Church volunteer prepares the substructure of a storm battered home before installing insulation. This is a coordinated effort from various non-profit organizations to aid homeowners to rebuild their damaged homes after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: Volunteer ^ DR-4086 SANDY FEMA GEOGRAPHY U.S. debris r More

Bay Point, N.J., Aug. 15, 2013 -- A ladder and pilings lead to the site of a demolished Lawrence Township home, one of several knocked off its foundation by Superstorm Sandy. The township plans to apply for federal reimbursement of the demolitions. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. bay point demolition hurricane sandy new jersey north americ More

Normandy Beach, N.J., March 8, 2013 -- The rebuilding process has been hard for Normandy Beach and surrounding communities, however some storm battered businesses like Mario's Pizza are slowly making a comeback following Hurricane Sandy's impact. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Normandy Beach, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ sandy ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ re More

Lavallette, N.J., April 3, 2013 -- A construction worker guides building material to be used in the reconstruction of a home demolished by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy mantoloking new More

Union Beach, N.J., April 30, 2013 --Six months after Hurricane Sandy struck the coast back in October, empty lots remain from shorefront homes lost to the storm in Union Beach. FEMA works with state and local officials to aid residents affected by the storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA KEYWORDS GEOGRAPHY U.S. debris remov More

Asbury Park, N.J., April 11, 2013 -- A worker repairs the substructure of the Asbury Park Boardwalk damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Asbury Park, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. asbury park hurricane sandy ne More

Sea Girt, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013-- This aesthetically designed portable trailer houses an emergency generator, a successful mitigation project South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority (SMRSA) implemented in their Sea Girt pump station before Superstorm Sandy struck. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Public Assistance ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United States More

Highlands, N.J., March 28, 2013 -- Five months after Hurricane Sandy struck the New Jersey coastline, volunteers clearing debris find personal photos and items of the residents that once occupied a mobile home park in Highlands. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. debris removal highlands hurrican More

Tuckerton, N.J., April 11, 2014--Tuckerton cove, Panini Bay Waterfront Restaurant owner and chef Ivar Johnson displays the control panel of the wheelchair accessible lift he had installed. The restaurant was lifted 9 feet from where it had stood before Superstorm Sandy making the access lift a necessity. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-11 01:27:50 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ Businesses ^ rebuilding ^ Uni More

Sea Bright, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology student volunteers pick up trash off Sea Bright streets to aid Jersey Shore's recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Sea Bright ^ U.S. ^ north americ More

Highlands, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology student, Juan Carlos Alberto, volunteers time during Spring Break to aid employees at Highlands Borough Hall with clerical work. Borough workers are occupying a temporary facility due to damages sustained to the original building during Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Highlands ^ U.S. ^ DR-4086 SANDY More

Sea Bright, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology students aid The Jersey Shore recovery from Hurricane Sandy by disposing trash off streets. Students organize trips to volunteer in communities still in need during their Alternative Spring Break. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Sea Bright ^ U.S. ^ north americ More

Sayreville, N.J., March 13, 2014 -- This Sayreville home is the first house to be demolished as part of the Blue Acres, a state of New Jersey program that seeks to purchase homes from property owners in flood-prone areas on a voluntary basis. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ demolition ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ United States ^ U.S. ^ north More

Sea Bright, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- Students from New Jersey Institute of Technology give back to Sandy battered communities during Spring Break by sweeping up trash from Sea Bright streets. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Sea Bright ^ U.S. ^ north americ More