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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Milton, WI, July 2, 2008 -- Four weeks after heavy rains soaked Central and Southern Wisconsin, many municipalities still suffered from standing water that barely allowed vehicles to pass. FEMA/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wis., many homes continue to remain accessible only by boat or on foot. As a result of non-receding flood water, many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wisconsin, many homes continue to remain accessible only by boat or high clearance vehicle. Many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wis., July 4, 2008 -- Three weeks after heavy rains that caused wide spread flooding in Central and Southern Wisconsin, many areas continue to remain accessible only by boat or high clearance vehicles. Many homeowners have temporarily moved out of their homes due to lack of electricity, telephone and water and sewer service. FEMA/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- Spring Green, Wisconsin, Director of Emergency Management Jerry Schmidt (left), briefs Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin Dolph Diemont (center), and Community Relations Lead Herve Riou (right), on numerous flooded residences in and around the town of Spring Green. The house in the background is one of residences that has remained under water and inaccessible for five weeks. FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- Many homeowners in Central Wisconsin took extreme measures to protect their homes from heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Six weeks after heavy rains subsided, some residents were fearful the rains would return. FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 22, 2008 -- FEMA Operation's Chief for Wisconsin Steve Bolton, shows FEMA's Federal Coordinating Officer for Wisconsin a list of approximately 19 surrounding homes in the Township of Spring Green that were flooded five weeks ago and have remained uninhabitable. Sewage and infectious algae growth have become a major problem in this particular housing development. FEMA/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 25, 2008 -- FEMA Inspector Coordinator Doug Greenman prepares to enter a house in Spring Green, Wisconsin, with the aid of a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Officer. Seventeen homes in one Spring Green housing development have remained under water for over six weeks. FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 25, 2008 -- FEMA Inspector Coordinator Doug Greenman rides with Wisconsin DNR Patrolman Joe Frost to visit inaccessible homes in Spring Green, Wisconsin.┬á Seventeen homes in one Spring Green housing development have remained under water for over six weeks.┬á FEMA Photo/Walter Jennings

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, July 17, 2008 -- Eric Smith, FEMA's Assistant Administrator for the new Logistics Management Directorate, speaks to KTRK TV reporter Elissa Rivas, about the logistics involved in providing water, ice, and meals to 26 locations in the Houston area. FEMA provides these services and coordinates the delivery on a 24 hour basis. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Lt. Lief Erickson of the Texas National Guard helps load emergency bags of ice in a car in Houston. The Texas National Guard is one of FEMA's Federal Partners who help disaster survivors in a variety of disaster situations. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 19, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager Patsy Rawls discusses initial logistical issues in the DRC at the Ellington Joint Reserve Air Force Base in Houston, Texas, with Lt. Colonel Kurt Leslie (center) and Major Joe Findley (L). The DRC at the Ellington Joint Reserve Air Force Base is the first FEMA DRC opened in the Houston area to assist the survivors of Hurricane Ike. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 21, 2008 -- Two FEMA Community Relations (CR) workers walk through the Houston neighborhood of Baytown. Community Relations workers go into damaged areas to distribute information about FEMA programs to residents. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Bayland,TX, September 21, 2008 -- Storm surge from Hurricane Ike pushed boats and their floating docks 200 ft inland at the Bayland Marina near Houston. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 21, 2008 -- High winds coupled with rising tidal waters from Hurricane Ike caused extensive damage to the southeast Texas coastline as well as to mobile homes in low lying areas. Many homes in southeast Texas were either totally destroyed or extensively damaged. Walter Jennings/FEMA

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NY, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Damaged items sit outside a home in the Rockaways area of New York. Thousands of homes along with East Coast experienced water and wind damage from Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hu More

South Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Debris removal operations continue in South Seaford after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: South Seaford, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Hawthorne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Passaic County the night of Oct. 29, 2012, she uprooted many trees. Some trees fell on houses, nearly destroying them, and causing a death in one home. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Hawthorne, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel in New York to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Rising water and high winds caused flooding in thousands of homes and even raised some homes off of their foundations. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Little Ferry, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Bergen County, Oct. 29, 2012, she damaged many homes and businesses. Manufactured homes were hit especially hard, and some did not survive the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Little Ferry, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Rising flood waters in the Midway Beach area of Staten Island in New York caused hundreds of homes to have flooded basements, and anywhere from a foot to 6 ft of water in their homes, and when water recedes, water soaked building materials must be removed before mold has a chance to grow. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electric service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electric company. The repair of old electrical infrastructure in the New York City area has frustrated residents and business people in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Byram, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- High winds caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, blew down many trees in Sussex County. Byram was hit especially hard with many trees falling on the roofs of homes causing major structural damage. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Byram, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team members receive a morning briefing from Yvonne Antoine-Wilson and Betty Radwanski before they receive their assignments for the day. On a daily basis, Community Relations teams canvass different neighborhoods to talk with individuals, business owners, organizations, associations, and anyone in the community who are Sandy survivors, to answer questions, share information, and to encourage those who haven't registered for assistance to apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-3362 / TTY (800) 462-7585

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hur More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A damaged home in Staten Island from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is providing assistance to affected individuals and communities in New York. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA, in cooperation with the City of New York Department of Consumer Affairs, join as partners in their quest to assist the surviv orsof Hurricane Sandy. FEMA and the City of New York help survivors get back into their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Strong winds and big trees cause headaches for homeowners. Big trees next to houses do not mix well when high winds prevail, as this house in Warren County, New Jersey found out. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Water levels as a result of Hurricane Sandy rose as high as eight feet in this home on Staten Island, New York, ruining carpeting, furniture, the furnace, washer and dryer, and numerous other household and personal items. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through New Jersey the night of October 28, 2012, she blew down many trees. Some houses in Belleville, New Jersey, suffered severe damage from falling trees. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Warren County in northern New Jersey the night of Oct. 29, 2012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. These homeowners were fortunate that they were not home when a tree landed on their home during the storm. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- The American Red Cross is known for providing various types of assistance to people around the world. In the New York area, they are providing food, blankets, housing, and meals on wheels to people who are unable to cook or get to a food source. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Debris in the Rockaway area of New York City remains on a street. State and federal personnel from many agencies have pitched in to help remove the debris. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees go door to door talking to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. On a daily basis, FEMA team members talk to individual residents to answer questions, share information, and to encourage those who have not registered for assistance to apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Corps youth are group of 1,600 service corps members within AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps whose purpose is solely devoted to preparedness, response, and recovery in a disaster. There are currently over 400 FEMA Corps youth in the New York area, including those in the Disaster Recovery Center at the Hockey Rink on Magnolia Blvd in Long Beach. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Rising storm water caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, damaged furnaces, water heaters, carpeting, furniture, drywall, and many other items, including the iconic Mickey Mouse, in the Long Beach area of New York. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist go door to door talking to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. On a daily basis, FEMA team members talk to individual residents to answer questions, share information, and to encourage those who have not registered for assistance to apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding More

N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Rising water as high as four feet in the interior areas of homes in the Oceanside area of the New York flooded homes, ruining furniture, carpeting, and drywall. If not removed, the wet items attracts unhealthy mold, so residents had to remove the water soaked items from their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ^ Hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy passed over Midland Beach on Staten island on Oct. 29, 2012, it brought both high winds and sea water as high as 9 feet above normal. Once the high water soaked the furniture, doors, etc., those items became warped and unusable. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, speaks with Hurricane Sandy survivors at the Community Church of the Nazarene. Administrator Fugate visited several parts of New York that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hur More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey, the night of October 28, 2012, her winds caused this business's windows to blow out. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy moved ashore in the New Jersey and New York area, high tide and a full moon caused tides to rise six feet above normal, moving cars in the Breezy Point area of New York City like they were pieces of driftwood. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Thousands of coastal residents are still without power after Hurricane Sandy made landfall the night of Oct. 29, 2012. While LIPA has restored power to tens of thousands of homes, those homes along the coast were the hardest hit, and restoring power to them is a time consuming project. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose to the cause and donated bags full of clothing to the survivors who now had very little. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Residents of the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways in New York City, hang flags at their residents in the aftermath of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy that roared through their community on Oct. 29, 2012. Homeowners who did not sustain serious damage were soon at work repairing and re-painting their residences. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl More

Kinnelon, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of October 29, 1012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Kinnelon lost the roof on his garage and part of his house when a large tree was blown over onto his roof. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Kinnelon, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floodi More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Volunteers turned out by the hundreds to help with the clean up of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Team Rubicon, a California-based organization of former U.S. military personnel from all over the U.S. also volunteered their time and expertise in helping people in need. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Flooding as high as four-feet in the interior areas of Oceanside in the New York area flooded homes ruining furniture, carpeting, and drywall. If not removed, the wet furniture and drywall, etc., attracts unhealthy mold, so residents must remove the water soaked items from their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Many homes along the coastal areas of New York suffered severe damage when Hurricane Sandy came ashore Oct. 29, 2012. Many homes, like the one in this photo have only a few walls remaining, while others were completely destroyed. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey the night of Oct. 28, 2012, she brought heavy rain that caused the Passaic River to overflow her banks. Many homes and businesses near the river had as much as 6 ft of destructive water in their buildings. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- New York Boy Scouts helped bring food and clothing into the Disaster Assistance Center located in Midland Beach on Staten Island. Many residents in the area lost all of their food and clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes on Oct. 29, 2012. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey on October 28, 2012, high winds caused a multitude of damage. This farm in Alpha lost its roof. Walt Jennings/FEM

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurr More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the Midway Beach area of Staten Island on the night of Oct. 29, she brought rising water and high winds. Some winds toppled trees, while other trees were blown into buildings, essentially destroying them. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- In the Rockaway area of New York City, Customs and Boarder Patrol agents unload food at a Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electric service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electric company. The speedy repair of old electrical infrastructure in the New York City area has frustrated residents and business people in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Hopatcong, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- High winds caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, blew down many trees in Sussex County. Hopatcong was hit especially hard with many trees falling on the roofs of homes causing major structural damage. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Hopatcong, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A large American flag flies in the midst of more than 100 residences burned in the Breezy Point community of the Rockaways adjacent to New York City. A gas leak that occurred during the height of Hurricane Sandy erupted into a firestorm that was difficult for fire fighters to control. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Electrical wiring problems spark fires. When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey on the night of October 28, 2012, her high winds caused sparking in electrical wires in this home that resulted in a fire. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

Victory Gardens, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of October 29, 1012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Victory Gardens was one of the fortunate ones as the large tree that landed on his house caused only minor damage. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Victory Gardens, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, many homes of the survivors are without basic life needs such as water, food, and warm clothing, and FEMA along with other national, state, and local agencies set up Disaster Recovery Centers to provide these basic necessities. This center, at the hockey rink on Magnolia Blvd in Long Beach is one such center. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey on the night of Oct. 28, 2012, her high winds caused sparking in electrical wires in this home that resulted in a fire. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy struck the New York City area on October 29, 2012, it knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of residents. At local disaster recovery centers set-up around the city, FEMA has set up cell phone charging stations so residents could charge their phones, allowing them to talk to friends and loved ones, as well as conduct business. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel throughout New York to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose to the cause and donated bags full of clothing to the survivors who now had very little. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --Team Rubicon, a group of former U.S. military soldiers, have volunteered to help survivors of Hurricane Sandy clean up debris from the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floodi More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012, it brought winds exceeding 60 mph that toppled trees, and ripped shingles off of roofs resulting in tarps being placed on roofs to keep rain water out before the roofs can be replaced. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel to residents in New York who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) purchased up to 12 million gallons of unleaded fuel and up to 10 million gallons of diesel fuel for distribution in areas impacted by the storm to supplement ongoing private sector efforts. Photo By Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- The U.S. Navy Seabees are one example of how our military contributes in a time of need as they responded with personnel and equipment to help in the clean up of debris caused by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Residents of the Borough of Brooklyn in New York City apply for assistance at FEMA's Red Hook Disaster Recovery Center. Hurricane Sandy displaced many citizens of the city of New York, and FEMA provides cash and other assistance to these survivors. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F More

New York City, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2013 -- Over 30 members of the New York National Guard walked door-to-door in New York to assist the survivors of Hurricane Sandy. National Guardsmen Specialist Jones of the HSC642-ASB unit, and Specialist Pimiental, Bravo Company 642 AB, took part in Operation "Task Force Sandy" by walking along Pioneer Street in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn. Members of their unit are working in the area completing ΓÇ£wellness checks,ΓÇ¥ to see if citizens have electricity and heat. Resident with electricity but no heat, are provided a portable heater. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA More

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 18, 2008 -- Residents line up in Houston at a Point of Distribution (POD) center to receive food, water, and ice dispensed by volunteers. FEMA and it's partners at the Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contribute time at the POD center. Walter Jennings/FEMA

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Little Ferry, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Rising flood waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy caused water damage in hundreds of businesses in Bergen County, N.J. FEMA employees went from home to home and business to business inspecting damage and informing homeowners and business owners on how to apply for FEMA and SBA assistance. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Little Ferry, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano addresses New York media at the Coney Island Disaster Recovery Center after a tour of areas in the city impacted by Hurricane Sandy. DHS is the parent organization to FEMA, and is a key player in the response to the storm that devastated many areas of the northeast. Walt Jennings/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Coney Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: More