Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Midland Beach section of Staten Island, New York. Hoses are used to keep the dust to a minimum, while the air is monitored for signs of asbestos and other contaminants. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA
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Date Taken: 2013-01-20 00:00:00 UTC
Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey
City/State: Staten Island, NY
Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ hurricane sandy ^ clean up ^ Debris removal ^ Army Corps of Engineers ^ private property ^ staten island ^ Quincy Avenue ^ Air monitoring ^ ECC
Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)
Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm
Categories: Debris ^ Recovery ^ Response
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Date
2013
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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