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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliimary Damage Assessment Team discuss the properties they will visit later in the day. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliimar...

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- American Samoan community members come together to discuss recovery from the recent earthquake and tsunami. FEMA staff responds to questions and explain the recovery process. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Meeting in American Samoa Production Date: 10/06/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- American Samoan community members come together t... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010 -- FEMA Region IX Congressional Affairs Liaison Casey DeShong greets Elizabeth Delgado of Senator Dianne Fiensteins (D) Office at the Public Assistance Briefing. The purpose of the legislative briefing is to provide current information about the California disaster declaration DR 1884. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Casey DeShong greets Elizabeth Delgado of Senator Dianne Fiensteins Office in California Production Date: 03/24/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A boat sits on its side as it was moved during the tsunami that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009... More

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

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Students Return to School in American Samoa Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Several students join the morn... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 2012 -- Football fans gather to learn more about disaster preparedness during the 2012 National Preparedness Month Bay Area Preparedness Fair which took place during the season home opener of the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park.

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2012 National Preparedness Month Bay Area Preparedness Fair Production Date: 09/16/2012 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 2012 -- Football fans gather ... More

Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team verify damage to a home burned by the recent California wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessme...

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

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team assess damage caused by a wildfire in California as a property explains how the fire burned her workshop. A PDA team assesses the damage caused by a disaster. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Prelimina...

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

Oakland, Calif., Sep. 11, 2009 -- Randy Brawley, Preparedness Analysis Branch Chief, updates staff in the FEMA Region IX Regional Response Coordination Center during an earthquake exercise. The Thunderbolt exercise was a "no notice" test for the staff of the Region IX office. Exercises like the Thunderbolt help FEMA to assess its response capabilities

Oakland, Calif., Sep. 11, 2009 -- Randy Brawley, Preparedness Analysis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2009-09-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: California ^ exercise ^ Region IX ^ Thunderbolt Disaster T... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A car sits upside down among other debris that was caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami in American Samoa. The tsunami spread debris throughout the village of Leone

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A car...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A car sits upside down among other debris that... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) prepare to transfer an infant to a Coast Guard plane that will evacuate the infant to Hawaii. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Medical Assistance Team members in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Dis... More

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 10, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cost U Less store in American Samoa Production Date: 10/10/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 10, 2009 -- Products line the shelves from floor t... More

Justin Dombrowski Staff Photo with American flag in background

Justin Dombrowski Staff Photo with American flag in background

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-02 16:42:54 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong Categories: Portrait Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Acti... More

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner from Big Sur, CA talks to members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team about her property damage. Joint PDA teams assess damage caused by a disaster. The data collected is used in a request for a federal declaration by a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner from Big Sur, C...

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A boat that was pushed landward by the tsunami that hit American Samoa sits on its side.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, October 1, 2009 - A resident of American Samopa two cars that were damaged by the tsumani that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property Damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, October 1, 2009 - A resident of... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 -- Former Philadelphia Eagles football player, Reno Mahe, expresses his appreciation to Serina Misitana, (in yellow shirt) a Federal Emergency Management Agency employee in American Samoa. Mahe, recently visited the island to observe the tsunami damage and to thank the workers assisting with disaster recovery. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Former Philadelphia Eagles Football Player Expresses Appreciation Production Date: 11/30/2009 Caption: Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 -- Former ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- A panel of private sector experts addresses an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. From left to right are, Jim Turner, Private Sector Specialist, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, Barbara Anderson, Orfalea Foundation and Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Specialist. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: First Ever Public/Private Partnerships Conference Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- A panel of private sector experts ... More

Sacramento, Calif., March 4, 2013 -- Participants of an incoming FEMA Corps class sing a team song during an induction ceremony. FEMA Corp is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Corporation for National and Community Service that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response and recovery

Sacramento, Calif., March 4, 2013 -- Participants of an incoming FEMA ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: Sacramento, CA Keywords: FEMA Corps Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Secur... More

Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2, 2009 -- Nancy Ward, FEMA Region IX Administrator, and Robert G. F. Lee, Major General, Hawaii National Guard Director of Civil Defense, sign into operation catastrophic response plans that include a plan for responding to and recovering from a category four hurricane that has a direct hit on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. As part of National Preparedness Month, it was an opportunity to remind citizens of Hawaii that just as FEMA and Hawaii have come together to plan for the worst, citizens must also prepare for disasters. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2, 2009 -- Nancy Ward, FEMA Region IX Admi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Nancy Ward, FEMA Region IX Administrator, and Robert G. F. Lee, Major General in Hawaii Production Date: 09/02/2009 Caption: Honolulu, Hawaii, September 2, 200... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and other federal agencies prepare to board a U. S. Coast Guard plane heading for American Samoa. FEMA is the lead federal agency in the response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster workers board a plane in American Samoa Production Date: 09/30/2009 Caption: Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and ot... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- The port in Pago Pago was damaged by the recent tsunami. This picture shows of the damage. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- T...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tsunami damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- The port in Pago Pago was damaged by the re... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator is interviewed by KGO radio station about FEMA Think Tank Conference held in San Francisco. Photo by Veronica Verde/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Think Tank held in San Francisco Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator is interviewed by... More

JP Henderson Staff Photo with American flag in background

JP Henderson Staff Photo with American flag in background

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-19 12:54:02 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong Keywords: Federal Employees ^ pictures Categories: Portrait Photographs Relating to Disasters... More

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team calculate the damage to a home destroyed by a wildfire. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Prelimi...

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Volunteers on American Samoa begin clearing debris following the recent earthquake and tsunami. Debris removal is major challenge following natural disasters.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Volu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers helping residents in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Volunteers on American Samoa beg... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- A Coast Guard plane that is evacuating an infant to Hawaii prepares to leave American Samoa. The Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) deployed to American Samoa assisted with the evacuation. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Coast Guard plane in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- A Coast Guard plane that is evacuating ... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Captain Michael Bryce, U. S. Public Health Service and Toby Clairmont, Team Commander, Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), breath a sigh of relief as a Coast Guard plane carrying an infant is evacuated to Hawaii. The Hawaii DMAT assisted with the emergency evacuation of the infant. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Emergency assistance in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Captain Michael Bryce, U. S. Public ... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- A member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) rushes supplies onto an awaiting Coast Guard plane that will evacuate an infant to Hawaii. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Medical Assistance Team member in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- A member of a Dis... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- The days lessons for students at Manulele Elementary School are written on the chalk board. American Samoan public schools can be eligible for funding to repair damage caused by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster under the Federal Emergency Management Agencys Public Assistance program. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: School Lessons on a chalk board Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- The days lessons for students at Manulele E... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 2012 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate Administrator Elizabeth Zimmerman (left) and Mary Simms (right) with Stanley and Stella Flat at the 2012 National Preparedness Month Bay Area Preparedness Fair.

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2012 National Preparedness Month Bay Area Preparedness Fair Production Date: 09/16/2012 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 2012 -- FEMA's Deputy Associa... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Florence Chung, Senior Business Partner, Western U. S. Region, for Target stores, addresses an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public/Private Sector Partnerships Conference Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Florence Chung, Senior Business Partne... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Specialist, addresses an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Private Sector Partnerships; What's in it for Us? Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX P... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino hosts FEMA Think Tank Conference in San Francisco. Photo by Veronica Verde/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Think Tank Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino hosts FEMA Think Tank Co... More

Kelly Hudson Staff Photo with an American flag in the background

Kelly Hudson Staff Photo with an American flag in the background

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 16:03:15 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong Categories: Portrait Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Acti... More

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner discusses the damage her home sustained as a result of the California wildfires with a member of the U.S. Small Business Administration. A Preliminary Damage Assessment team visited residences in California to verify damage caused by the wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner discusses the d...

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

Oakland, Calif., Sep. 11, 2009 -- Staff of the FEMA Region IX Regional Response Coordination Center listen to a briefing from the Operations Director during an earthquake exercise. The Thunderbolt exercise was a "no notice" test for the staff of the Region IX office. Exercises like the Thunderbolt help FEMA to assess its response capabilities

Oakland, Calif., Sep. 11, 2009 -- Staff of the FEMA Region IX Regional...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2009-09-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: California ^ exercise ^ Thunderbolt Disaster Types: Earthq... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Two residents of the village of Leone walk through waist high water removing debris that was caused by the recent tsunami. The tsunami spread debris throughout the village of Leone.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Two r...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris and residents in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Two residents of the village of Leone wal... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Captain Michael Bryce, U. S. Public Health Service, directs an emergency vehicle toward a Coast Guard plane. An infant was required to be evacuated from American Samoa to Hawaii due to the earthquake and tsunami. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: US Public Health Services worker in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Captain Michael Bryce, U... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- Governor Togiola Tulafono and Federal Coordinating Officer Kenneth Tingman shake hands after signing the memorandum of agreement on the disaster response to the recent earthquake and tsunami. The two leaders have been working closely together on response and recovery since the tsunami one week ago. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Officials sign a memorandum of understanding in American Samoa Production Date: 10/06/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- Governor Tog... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- Faith-based and community members attend a long-term recovery meeting. FEMA Volunteer Liaisons provide briefing on how citizens can volunteer and donate to survivors in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: Meeting in American Samoa Production Date: 10/06/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- Faith-based and community members attend a long-te... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 -- The Operations Chief for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in American Samoa, Bill Roche, provides a briefing to former Chicago Bears football player, Gabe Reid (white t-shirt) and former Philadelphia Eagles football player, Reno Mahe (gray t-shirt). Reid and Mahe recently visited the island to observe the tsunami damage and to thank the workers assisting with disaster recovery. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Ottoville, American Samoa, November ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Former National Football League Players Visit FEMA Facility Production Date: 11/30/2009 Caption: Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 -- The Operations... More

San Francisco, Calif., Sep. 22, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX staffers, Heather Duschell and Tomas Kaselionis, arrive on the shoreline of San Francisco's Aquatic Park after completing a challenging 1.25 mile race that began from the infamous Alcatraz prison. This swim tested the pairs' boundaries of stamina and endurance within cold waters. Duschell and Tomas, both avid swimmers, took the HealthierFeds Initiative to a whole new level

San Francisco, Calif., Sep. 22, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX staffers, Heath...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-09-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: San Francisco, CA Keywords: Region IX ^ Heather Duschell ^ Tomas Kaselionis ^ Alc... More

Sacramento, Calif., March 4, 2013 -- Participants of an incoming FEMA Corps class prepare for an induction ceremony. FEMA Corp is a partnership between FEMA and the Corporation for National and Community Service that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response and recovery

Sacramento, Calif., March 4, 2013 -- Participants of an incoming FEMA ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: Sacramento, CA Keywords: FEMA Corps Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Secur... More

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team calculate the damage to a home destroyed by a wildfire. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Prelimi...

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and other federal agencies prepare to board a U. S. Coast Guard plane heading for American Samoa. FEMA is the lead federal agency in the response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster workers board a plane for American Samoa Production Date: 09/30/2009 Caption: Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and ot... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A car sits hanging from a upper level parking area. The car was moved by the tsunami that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators are being unloaded from a C-17 military cargo plane. FEMA shipped generators from its warehouses to American Samoa to help provide electric power to critical facilities in American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: Generators being unloaded from a C-17 in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators are ... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators are being unloaded from a C-17 military cargo plane. FEMA shipped generators to American Samoa to restore power to American Samoa

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: Generators being unloaded in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators are being unload... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) evacuate an infant that was impacted by the earthquake and tsunami. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Medical Assistance Team in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Disaster Me... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT)prepare to transfer an infant to a Coast Guard plane that will evacuate the infant to Hawaii. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Medical Assistance Team members in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Dis... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Officials from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) begin the transfer of medical equipment on board a Coast Guard C-130 vital to support the well being of the infant during flight. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- O...

The original database describes this as: Title: Health and Human Services workers in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Officials from the U. S.... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- A large and eager group of religious officials and concerned citizens gather at the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa to discuss recovery. They exchanged ideas with each other and FEMA officials on the way ahead in the long-term recovery from the September 29th tsunami. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents meet in American Samoa Production Date: 10/06/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 6, 2009 -- A large and eager group of religious offic... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Two cafeteria workers at Nuuuli Technical High School serve breakfast to the students before their classes begin. American Samoan public schools can be eligible for funding to repair damage caused by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cafeteria Workers Serve Breakfast to Students in American Samoa Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Two cafeter... More

Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- FEMA's Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Casey DeShong explains the administration issues of CR to emergency mangers at the National Community Relations Conference. The three day conference focused on strengthening communications techniques for community relations operations and officers. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Oakland, CA, March 27, 2007 -- FEMA's Director of Intergovernmental Af...

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Volunteers assist with the clean up of debris after the tsunami in American Samoa. The containment of hazardous waste is an important step in the removal of debris after a tsunami disaster.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Volun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents and volunteers clean up debris in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Volunteers assist wit... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Debris of every kind is spread across a beach following the recent tsunami in American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Debr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- Debris of every kind is spread across a beach followin... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators await to be unloaded from a C-17 military cargo plane. FEMA shipped generators to American Samoa to restore power to American Samoa

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: Generators being unloaded from a C-17 in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- FEMA generators awai... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) rush an infant onto a Coast Guard plane that will evacuate the infant to Hawaii. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Medical Assistance Team members in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- Members of a Dis... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Specialist, introduces Jim Turner, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Private Sector Specialist and Barbara Anderson, Orfalea Foundation Member, to an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public/Private Sector Conference Speakers Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private S... More

Michael Cummings Staff Photo with American flag in the background

Michael Cummings Staff Photo with American flag in the background

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-04-02 13:19:59 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong Categories: Portrait Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Acti... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator hosts FEMA Think Tank Conference in San Francisco to discuss the importance of utilizing social media tools and employing alternate forms of communications during disasters. Photo by Veronica Verde/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Think Tank Conference held in San Francisco Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator hosts ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 2012 -- Former San Francisco 49ers Defensive End Dennis Brown and FEMA Region 9 Public Affairs Specialist, Kelly Hudson, take a moment to share preparedness tips at the 2012 National Preparedness Month Bay Area Preparedness Fair.

Emergency Planning and Security - San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2012 National Preparedness Month Bay Area Preparedness Fair Production Date: 09/16/2012 Caption: San Francisco, Calif. , Sep. 16, 2012 -- Former San Francisco ... More

Sacramento, Calif., March 4, 2013 -- Robert Fenton, Jr., Assistant Administrator for Response in the Office of Response and Recovery at FEMA, provided advice to a class of FEMA Corps students at an Induction ceremony while José Phillips, Regional Director for the National Corporation for National and Community Service, watches on. FEMA Corp is a partnership between FEMA and the Corporation for National and Community Service that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response and recovery

Sacramento, Calif., March 4, 2013 -- Robert Fenton, Jr., Assistant Adm...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Casey Deshong City/State: Sacramento, CA Keywords: FEMA Corps Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Secur... More

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment team exchange data regarding a home that was destroyed by the California wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Prelimi...

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

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team discuss the damage they observed as a property owner looks on. A PDA team consists of members from county, state and federal agencies. The data collected by a PDA team is used in a disaster declaration request from a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Joint Prelimina...

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

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Supplies bound for American Samoa rest in a U. S. Coast Guard Hanger. The supplies will be used by FEMA personnel in American Samoa responding the earthquake and tsunami disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Supplies ready to be shipped to American Samoa Production Date: 09/30/2009 Caption: Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Supplies bound for American S... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A boat that was damaged by the recent tsunami sits on its side. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage iin American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 200... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A school was damaged by the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami. FEMA's Public Assistance program can help pay for the repair disaster damaged public facilities such as schools.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A sc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A school was damaged by the recent earthquake and subs... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- A member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) rushes supplies onto an awaiting Coast Guard plane that will evacuate an infant to Hawaii. DMATs are part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Disaster Medical System which supports hospitals and other medical and public health needs of communities during disasters such as the earthquake and tsunami disaster in American Samoa. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Medical Assistance Team member in American Samoa Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 5, 2009 -- A member of a Dis... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 13, 2009 -- An Antonov AN-225 cargo plane, the worlds largest fixed wing aircraft, approaches Pago Pago airport in American Samoa. The cargo plane is the largest in the world and carried generators contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist the island with electrical power restoration. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Antonov Cargo Plane Arrives in American Samoa Carrying Generator Production Date: 10/13/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 13, 2009 -- An Antonov... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Utulei, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency provided tent offers temporary housing for families impacted by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster. Commodities, including over 1,000 tents have been distributed throughout the impacted villages. David Gonzalez/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Utulei, American Samoa, October 15, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Emergency Management Agency Tent In American Samoa Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Utulei, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- A Federal Emergenc... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 -- The Federal Coordinating Officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in American Samoa, Kenneth Tingman, and Evelyn Langford, American Samoa Governors Authorized Representative, discuss the recovery status with former Chicago Bears football player, Gabe Reid (white t-shirt) and former Philadelphia Eagles football player, Reno Mahe (gray t-shirt). Reid and Mahe recently visited the island to observe the tsunami damage and to thank the workers assisting with disaster recovery. From left to right: Gabe Reid, Reno Mahe, Evelyn Langford, Kenneth Tingman. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Ottoville, American Samoa, November ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Former National Football League Players Visit Joint Field Office Production Date: 11/30/2009 Caption: Ottoville, American Samoa, November 30, 2009 -- The Feder... More

Oakland, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 -- Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (FEMA) Region IX Private Sector Laison Michael Cummings facilitates a discussion at the 2011 FEMA Region IX Public Private Leadership Conference. Private sector integration and collaboration is a key component of whole community outreach. Casey Deshong/ FEMA

Oakland, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 -- Federal Emergency Mangement Agency (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Cummings City/State: Oakland, CA Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Security Categories: Priva... More

Oakland, CA, April 1,2014 -- FEMA Region IX Whole Community Preparedness Workshop featured Ray Bonilla, IT Resiliency Manager, Kaiser Permanente as guest speaker to emphasize the importance of positive, persistence, and passionate preparedness messaging to help with preparedness engagement and outreach. Photo by Casey Deshong, External Affairs

Oakland, CA, April 1,2014 -- FEMA Region IX Whole Community Preparedne...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-01 14:23:52 UTC Photographer Name: Mary Simms Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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