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Flooding - Ccle Ellum, Wash. , February 13, 2009 --  FEMA Community Relations specialist Pam Brown walks from door to door with Linda Powell, state emergency worker, giving out information about disaster assistance. Community Relations specialists are an important part of disaster recovery process. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Ccle Ellum, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA Community Re...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Specialists working in an affected neighborhood in Washington Production Date: 02/13/2009 Caption: Ccle Ellum, Wash. , February 13, 20... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 --  Severe urban flooding in Lincoln Park, New Jersey caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28. FEMA responds with assistance and information from "boots on the ground" Community Relations specialists. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Irene causes severe flooding in Lincoln Park, NJ Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 -- Severe urban flood... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams fan out in Far Rockaways, New York to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. The teams are composed of Individual Assistance Specialists, Community Relations Specialists and Volunteer Agency Liaisons. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ su... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 6, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Karen Graham speaks with a resident that lost his home and business in the recent tornadoes. Community Relations specialists take important information directly to individuals affected by disasters.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Lady Lake, FL, February 6, 2007 -- FEMA ...

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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 --  Severe urban flooding in Lincoln Park, New Jersey caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28. FEMA responds with assistance and advice from "boots on the ground" Community Relations specialists. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Irene causes severe flooding in Lincoln Park, NJ Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 -- Severe urban flood... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 15, 2012 -- Halycon Chase and Travis Robertson, Community Relations Specialists, discuss the benefits of filing applications with FEMA and the Small Business Association to Janet Cooper, who lost her home.  Community Relations Specialists go door to door in damaged areas making sure that residents know how to file with FEMA.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 15, 2012 -- Halycon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Teams in the Field Production Date: 03/15/2012 Caption: Morning View, Ky. , March 15, 2012 -- Halycon Chase and Travis Robertson, Community... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , July 4, 2012 -- Suwannee County Emergency Manager Kimberly Thomas hands over contact information to FEMA Community Relations Specialists Frank Altomare and Sheila Kosier of more than 600 residents who phoned in damage reports to the Emergency Management Center in Suwannee County, Florida.  FEMA is responding to severe flood damage and destruction across Florida caused by Tropical Storm Debby.  FEMA/David Fine

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , July 4, 2012 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Meet with Emergency Manager Production Date: 07/04/2012 Caption: Live Oak, Fla. , July 4, 2012 -- Suwannee County Emergency Man... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Grulla, Texas, August 21, 2010 -- Shannon Benson a FEMA community relations specialist and Bernardo Garcia note the address of a home in La Grulla, Texas as they visit neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2. FEMA, local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms and flooding.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - La Grulla, Texas, August 21, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists in the field in Texas Production Date: 08/21/2010 Caption: La Grulla, Texas, August 21, 2010 -- Shannon Benson a FEMA community... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Roger Fraumann talks with Hurricane Katrina victims Syvonne, Jenna, and Louis Molero about their future and long term housing needs once they leave the Scotia Prince ship that they have been staying on.  The Molero's are hoping to get a FEMA Trailer to live in.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's housing contact expires March 1st and the ship must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Communit...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Community Relations Specialists speaks with Hurricane Katrina victims one on one in the ships ballroom about their long term recovery housing needs so they will have housing when they leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that they have been staying on.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Communit...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-07 -- Community Relations Specialists talk with victims that lost their home on the Skykomish River when 60 feet of bank washed away because of the November flooding.  FEMA may have a program to help them recover from the loss.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides] Index, WA, 1-20-0...

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Tornado - Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Dave Winterle, a FEMA Community Relations specialist, talks on the phone to a homeowner whose home was damaged when a tornado ripped through the area.  FEMA is sending out teams of Community Relations specialists to inform the public about the importance of registering with FEMA and to gather information about affected populations which is shared with local and State officials.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Dave Winterle, a FEMA Communi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Talking with Disaster Survivors in Arkansas Production Date: 05/07/2011 Caption: Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Dave Winterle, a FEMA Community Relations speci... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Hurricane Katrina victims pack the Ships Ballroom to talk with Community Relations Specialists one on one about their long term recovery housing needs so they will have housing when they leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that they have been staying on.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA spokesperson, Mary McKenna, addresses an audience of police, fire fighters, emergency medical personnel, city workers and their families, all victims to Hurricane Katrina currently residing aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Ecstasy regarding their housing needs when the ship departs on March 1, 2006.  This meeting was conducted by FEMA's Community Relations Specialists to assign individual FEMA representatives to the families still housed on the cruise ships to assist in finding alternate housing.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA spokespe...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick and Susan Peterson talk with Walter Cunningham Jr who is pointing to where the river bank was before the flooding.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know Disaster Recovery Centers opening up in the flood damaged area.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community R...

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New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists and Individual Assistance Specialist get a briefing at  St. Mary of the Sea Church in the Far Rockaways.  They were planning on meeting residents who had attended a meeting consisting  of Faith leaders, elected officials  and local residents to discuss issues impacting the community weeks after Hurricane Sandy made landfall.  FEMA Community Relations Specialists and Applicant Services Program Specialists set up in the church basement to assist residents with questions about their applications to FEMA.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists and I...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program visited the Young Israel Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA f... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Community Relations Specialists talk to Todd, Sandy, and Danielle Topey about their long term housing needs once they leave the Scotia Prince ship that they have been staying on.  The Topey's house was moved by a tidal surge to the middle of the street and is about to be demolished.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's housing contact expires March 1st and the ship must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Communit...

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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, 2011 -- FEMA disaster assistance employees canvas this neighborhood to provide disaster assistance information to residents in the affected area. The Community Relations specialists (CR) deploy to communities in an attempt to provide a face to face connection, and to answer any questions regarding disaster registration. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Production Date: 10/04/2011 Caption: Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, 2011 -- FEMA disaster assistance employees canvas this neighborhood to... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists and Individual Assistance Specialist get a briefing at  St. Mary of the Sea Church in the Far Rockaways.  They were planning on meeting residents who had attended a meeting consisting  of Faith leaders, elected officials  and local residents to discuss issues impacting the community weeks after Hurricane Sandy made landfall.  FEMA Community Relations Specialists and Applicant Services Program Specialists set up in the church basement to assist residents with questions about their applications to FEMA.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists and I...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Emmitsburg, Md., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Lute, addressed newly trained Community Relations Specialists at the USFA's National Emergency Training Center.  With a cheering and energized crowd of 392 DHS employees from across the department, Deputy Secretary Lute expressed the nation's gratitude, wishes for safe deployments and led the 392 employees through stories from New Jersey and the importance of their work.  For her efforts, Deputy Secretary Lute received a rousing and uplifting standing ovation

Emmitsburg, Md., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Deput...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Thomas Olshanski City/State: Emmitsburg, MD Keywords: FEMA ^ Emmitsburg ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relat... More

Emmitsburg, Md., Nov. 6, 2012 --392 DHS employees, trained as Community Relation Specialists board buses at FEMA's National Emergency Training Center for travel to New York to support the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy

Emmitsburg, Md., Nov. 6, 2012 --392 DHS employees, trained as Communit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Thomas Olshanski City/State: Emmitsburg, MD Keywords: FEMA ^ USFA ^ dhs ^ buses ^ Community Relations Speci... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Community Relations Specialists speaks with Hurricane Katrina victims about their long term recovery housing needs so they will have housing when they leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that they have been staying on.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Communit...

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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, 2011 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees (DAE) advise homeowner Anne Olsen on the FEMA registration process. The Community Relations specialists (CR) deploy to communities in an attempt to provide a face to face connection, or to answer any questions regarding disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Binghampton, N. Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: CR and a homeowner Production Date: 10/04/2011 Caption: Binghampton, N. Y. , October 4, 2011 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Employees (DAE) advise homeowner Anne ... More

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Sandra Bradshaw, left, and Joe Bertrand, right, community relations specialists, explain  FEMA programs which might help the survivors. Community relations speciaists  often provide the personal contact which opens the door to outside help.Ed Edahl/FEMA

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Sandra Bradshaw, left, and Joe ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Sheepshead Bay, NY Keywords: Storm ^ sandy ^ Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ Sheepshead B... More

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are in areas damaged by hurricane Sandy, answering questions from disaster survivors.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened Disaster Recovery Centers to assist survivors in applying for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Holly Stephens City/State: Fairfield, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program visited the Young Israel Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA f... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA 02-19-06 --   Community Relations Specialists Walter Marchel, Paul Williams, and Wanda Robertson talk with Hurricane Katrina victims Anthony Augello, Nicole Augello, and Denise Wallace about their future and long term housing needs once they leave the Scotia Prince ship that they have been staying on.  This family was living in a van till FEMA came to their rescue and gave them temporary housing and is now trying to find them long term housing.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's housing contact expires March 1st and the ship must set s

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA 02-19-06 -- Communi...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO 6-30-07  -  FEMA Community Relations Specialists walk down a street looking for potential disaster victims.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up and registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO 6-30-07 - FEMA Community ...

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Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Cheria Brown, center, and Erin Cowans, right, community relations specialists, provide assistance to survivors in the hard h it neighborhoods of Coney Island. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private  sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Cheria Brown, center, and Erin Co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ Coney Island Disasters: New Y... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Jean Ones Austin, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Specialist Eric Hambrick, encourage Hurricane Isaac survivors to register with FEMA for assistance.  FEMA and MEMA are working together to help survivors following Hurricane Isaac on August 28, 2012.  David Fine/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Commu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists in Helena, MS Production Date: 09/12/2012 Caption: Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Jean On... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams fan out in Far Rockaways, New York to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. The teams set up in local gathering areas and are composed of Individual Assistance Specialists, Community Relations Specialists and Volunteer Agency Liaisons. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ su... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams go door to door to answer Hurricane Sandy questions in Far Rockaways, New York . The teams are composed of Individual Assistance Specialists, Community Relations Specialists and Volunteer Agency Liaisons. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ fa... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the Russian neighborhood JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. Being a multicultural region, FEMA literature has been printed in 26 different languages. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

Flooding - Mays Landing, N. J. , April 17, 2010 -- Community Relations Specialists Paul Williams and Joseph Bonaccorse (right) teams up with Community Emergency Response Team Nancy E. Neglia (Left) and Dwight L. Neglia to inform residents of the flood-affected area of the FEMA registration process. FEMA Community Relations specialists are going door to door to inform residents about the assistance available. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Flooding - Mays Landing, N. J. , April 17, 2010 -- Community Relations...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists and Community Emergency Response Team Production Date: 04/17/2010 Caption: Mays Landing, N. J. , April 17, 2010 -- Community Re... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Maria Guyman and Lauren Hobart talk with Hurricane Katrina victim Barbara Engolia aboard the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship about long term Housing assistance.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's contract will end.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Communit...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Hurricane Katrina victim Rosemary Acsta sits with Community Relations Specialist Roger Fraumann and talks about her future and long term housing needs once she leaves the Scotia Prince ship that she has been staying on.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's housing contact expires March 1st and the ship must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Hurricane Katrina Victims Samuel Kelly & Betty Owens wait their turn to talk with Community Relations Specialist Judith Andersons about their long term recovery housing needs so they will have housing when they leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that they have been staying on.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-2007 -- Community Relations Specialists Luis Miranda and Richard Farrington and Buchanam Co EMA Director talk with Flood Victim Renter Ronnie Gregg who may qualify for FEMA Aid.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-2007 -- Community Relati...

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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - McMinn County, Tenn. , March 20, 2012 -- Michael Gann, Community Relations Specialists, leaves a registration information flyer at a damaged residence. FEMA and State representatives are on the ground giving information about registration and disaster assistance to residents. Photo by Tim Burkitt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - McMinn County, Tenn. , March 20, 2012 -- Mich...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Visiting Residents Production Date: 03/20/2012 Caption: McMinn County, Tenn. , March 20, 2012 -- Michael Gann, Community Relati... More

Coastal Storm - La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists, Jackie Edds, Tara Marshall, and Derwin Joseph fan out across neighborhoods in La Place with flyers and information to assist residents who may qualify for FEMA assistance from flood damage caused by Hurricane Isaac.  Photo by Charles S. Powell/FEMA

Coastal Storm - La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Sp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations on the Ground in Louisiana Production Date: 09/03/2012 Caption: La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists, Jackie Edd... More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relations Specialist Patricia Klebenow places a 1-800 Tele-registration Flyer in the door at the flood line of this home.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about FEMA aid that may be available to them.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relati...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK,  August 14, 2007 -- Community Relations Specialists- FEMA's Joseph Bonaccorser and Oklahoma State's Dolores McGee talk with Jimmy Gould about flood damage in the area.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 14, 2007 -- ...

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Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , May 17, 2011 -- A flyer on how to register is placed on a damaged car to spread the word to survivors. FEMA Community Relations Specialists (CR) are going door-to door in communities to encourage people to register, pass out flyers, and answer questions about the registration process.  FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , May 17, 2011 -- A flyer on how to registe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists (CR) are going door-to door in Alabama Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , May 17, 2011 -- A flyer on how t... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Disaster survivors get assistance by Community Relations specialists in Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located in 1 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY. 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. Photo by Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Disaster survivors get assistance by ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ DRC ^ disaster recovery cent... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 15, 2012 -- Halycon Chase and Travis Robertson, Community Relations Specialists, discuss the benefits of filing with FEMA and the Small Business Association to Janet Cooper, who lost her home.  Community Relations Specialists go door to door in damaged areas making sure that residents know how to file with FEMA.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 15, 2012 -- Halycon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Team Visit a Tornado Survivor Production Date: 03/15/2012 Caption: Morning View, Ky. , March 15, 2012 -- Halycon Chase and Travis Robertson... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Jean Ones Austin, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Specialist Eric Hambrick (L), speak with the president of the volunteer group "Sisters" about their community outreach to support Hurricane Isaac disaster survivors with clothing, food and supplies.  FEMA and MEMA are working together to help survivors following Hurricane Isaac on August 28, 2012.  David Fine/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Commu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists in Helena, Miss. Production Date: 09/12/2012 Caption: Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Jean... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams fan out in Far Rockaways, New York to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. The teams set up in local gathering areas and are composed of Individual Assistance Specialists, Community Relations Specialists and Volunteer Agency Liaisons. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ fa... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Hurricane Katrina victim Rosemary Acsta sits and talks with Community Relations Specialist Roger Fraumann of FEMA.  Rosemary is staying on the MV Scotia Prince Cruise Ship and does not want to leave.  Community Relations specialists are assisting those living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruise Ship to find alternative long term housing as the contract with the cruise line is ending.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Hurrican...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Patrolman Fred Guthrie talks with Community Relations Specialist Glen Rader about where flood victims can go to apply for FEMA aid.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Patrolman Fred G...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relations Specialists Glen Rader and Susan Peterson talk with Elain and AC McCool whose mobile home received flood damage.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relati...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relations Specialist Susan Peterson tapes a 1-800 Tele-registration Flyer to the door of this home that was flooded.  Community Relations Specialists are working in the flood damaged area to let people know about the FEMA aid that may be available to them.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relati...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- Velma Baxter talks with FEMA Community Relations Specialists Luis Miranda and Chad McCormick, and Rosendale Emergency Manager Joe Thomas.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up and registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- Velma Baxter ta...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- Rosendale Emergency Manager Joe Thomas and FEMA Community Relations Specialist Chad McCormick talk with Margaret Nickels whose home was flooded.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- Rosendale Emerg...

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Tornado - Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists assists injured tornado survivor as she awaits arrival of her new FEMA park model home to be delivered following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that  ripped through North Carolina on April 16, 2011.  David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Sp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Help Colerain Survivor Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialis... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri explains to evacuee Brad Henderson how to file for FEMA assistance.  Community Relations specialists visited the shelters presently open in Shelby county, including this visit to the Cummins Baptist Church Shelter. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cummins Baptist Church Shelter Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri explains to e... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialists Kelly M. Harris and Gia Galeano are two of the many FEMA local hires that are working in the Hurricane Sandy recovery process. In the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, FEMA is hiring local employees to help with the recovery of many communities impacted by the storm. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialists Kelly ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ Job ^ FEMA ^ local ^ sandy ^ New York ^ emp... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Community Relations specialists Maria, Mary McKenna, and Lauren Hobart assist disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing. Community Relations specialists are helping Hurricane Katrina victims move out of short term housing and into long term housing.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Communit...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-07 -- Flood victim Robert Johnson shows Community Relations Specialist Luis Miranda a photograph of his home during the flooding.  Mr. Johnson is repairing his flood damaged home with aid he received from FEMA.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-07 -- Flood victim Rober...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Luis Miranda and Chad McCormick talk with Dawn Blair who organized a group of clean up volunteers.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up and registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 7-2-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick and Luis Miranda look a home that was crushed when it hit this bridge during the flooding.  Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 7-2-07 -- FEMA Community Re...

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Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Ellensburg, Wash. , February 23, 2009 --  Community Relations specialist Pam Brown and Washington Emergency Services worker Linda Powell provide information to Cynthia Larimer as they go door to door. Community Relations specialists are an important  part of FEMA's information distribution  process. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Ellensburg, Wash. , February 23, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations worker speaks to residents in Washington Production Date: 02/23/2009 Caption: Ellensburg, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Community Relations... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Albany, N. Y. , September 2, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialists Jill Immekus and Faustino Salinas checking-in for their assignments at New York State Emergency Operations Center. FEMA is responding to Hurricane Irene that passed through New York State on August 28, 2011. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Albany, N. Y. , September 2, 2011 -- Commun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists on the Ground Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Albany, N. Y. , September 2, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialists Jill Im... More

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Pam Josephson gets a briefing from Michael Peoples and Garrett Taschuk,  FEMA Community Relations specialists, on what help might be available to her for flood recovery. Community Relations specialists are often the first FEMA people survivors talk with. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Pam Josephson gets a briefing from Micha...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Storm ^ Community Relations ^ Islip ^ Sandy.hurricane Disasters: ... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Members of FEMA Corps and community relations specialists talk with members of the Army Corps of Engineers in Union Beach, NJ.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide survivors of Hurricane Sandy with assistance.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Members of FEMA Corps and community...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps New Jersey Hurricane Sandy assistance com... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- A Community Relations Specialist speaks with Hurricane Katrina victim Sylving Poindexter about her long term recovery housing needs so she may leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that she has been staying on.  Sylvia hopes to get into a FEMA travel Trailer and then into an apartment.  Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- A Commun...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-07 -- Community Relations Specialists, Richard Farrington and Luis Miranda point to the high water line of this home that is under repair from the flooding.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Agency, MO, 6-23-07 -- Community Relation...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick holds Disaster Recovery Centers Flyers on a car so TV Cameraman Norman Reyes can get them on tape.  The Media was filming Community Relations Specialists to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up in the flood damaged area.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community R...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 14, 2007 -- Community Relations Specialists FEMA Joseph Bonaccorser and Oklahoma State Dolores McGee talk with Ginger Owen and Velma Phillips whose home received flood damage.  Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid available to them under the Individual Assistance Program.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 14, 2007 -- C...

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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 --  Severe urban flooding in Lincoln Park, New Jersey caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28. FEMA responds with assistance and advice from "boots on the ground" Community Relations specialists. Photo by Christopher Mardorf /  FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Irene causes severe flooding in Lincoln Park, NJ Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 -- Severe urban flood... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists receive training in Atlanta on the AIR mission (Assess, Inform, Report) prior to deploying in support of Tropical Storm Isaac.  FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Commun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Receive Training Production Date: 08/26/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , Aug. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists rece... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams fan out in Far Rockaways, New York to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. The teams are composed of Individual Assistance Specialists, Community Relations Specialists and Volunteer Agency Liaisons. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ su... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2008 -- Mary Ellen Murchison and Susie Joyce, Community Relations Specialists, walk through the Czech Park neighborhood distributing information pamphlets on FEMA resources and talking to residents about FEMA services.  Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2...

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