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Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Candy Coyle, an Individual Assistance specialist, interviews resident Marie Villarreal, in the Oslo Disaster Recovery Center. Disaster Recovery Centers offer specialized assistance to citizens struck by disaster. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Candy...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assitance specialist helping a resident in Minnesota Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008-... More

Flooding - Oakport, Minn. , May 20, 2009 -- Roger Nymark, right, looks on as Lutheran Volunteer Service workers from Concordia College, Thousand Oaks, California, pack up a plastic tarp which was used to cover the sandbag dike, around his house. FEMA coordinates a number of volunteer groups and agencies as part of its disaster operations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Oakport, Minn. , May 20, 2009 -- Roger Nymark, right, looks...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood clean up in Minnesota Production Date: 05/20/2009 Caption: Oakport, Minn. , May 20, 2009 -- Roger Nymark, right, looks on as Lutheran Volunteer Service w... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Bank of America provided a mobile bank for debit card recipients' use. Thousands of displaced New Orleans residents are being serviced in the Reliant Arena. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Bank of America ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 15, 2005 -- Kesha Chene, her daughter Destiny, her cousins Sherell, Richard and Kevin Donohue, Esienne and Walter Ramsey wait to move out. The Astrodome is being emptied as new shelter plans are implemented. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 15, 2005 -- Kesha Chene, he...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Thousands of people wait in line to enter the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) as it reopens after Hurricane Rita struck. Hundreds of FEMA workers were waiting for them inside. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Thousands of p...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Crews from power line repair companies plan their day. Hundreds of contract emergency workers are funded by FEMA. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Crews from power li...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Franceska Ramos, a FEMA PIO, appears on a Spanish market program called Hola Houston hosted by Mike Barajas. FEMA PIOs are called on regularly to work with the media. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Franceska Ramos, a ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations Strike Temas prepare to go into the field. CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relat...

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Sabine Pass, TX, December 15, 2005 -- Metal appliances and debris await disposal by the Army Corps of Engineers. Debris removal is a one of the Public Assistance functions tasked by FEMA. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Sabine Pass, TX, December 15, 2005 -- Metal appliances and debris awai...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, December 19, 2005- Mike Lynch of the Houston Chronicle takes notes as workers Curtis Van Dusen, Vera Parker and Rose Stroman help with Morris Greene, a hotel housed evacuee. Workers are helping evacuees move from hotels into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, December 19, 2005- Mike Lynch of the Ho...

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[Hurricane Rita] Decambre, LA, September 5, 2006- The Delcambre City Hall was under three feet of water after being hit by Hurricane Rita. It is now high and dry after a year. FEMA funds many municipal recovery operations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Decambre, LA, September 5, 2006- The Delcambre City H...

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Coastal Storm ^ Winter Storm - Quogue, N. Y. , January 21, 2010 -- Severe beach erosion and damage on Long Island's South Shore is the result of the November noreaster. FEMA's Public Assistance program reimburses governments for qualified damage caused during declared disaster incidents. Photo by Ed Edahl

Coastal Storm ^ Winter Storm - Quogue, N. Y. , January 21, 2010 -- Sev...

The original database describes this as: Title: Beach erosion from a storm in New York Production Date: 01/21/2010 Caption: Quogue, N. Y. , January 21, 2010 -- Severe beach erosion and damage on Long Island'... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolita...

The original database describes this as: Title: Metropolitan Memphis flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land and pasture are overwhelmed by powerful flood waters of the Loosahatchie, Wolf and Noncomeh Creek. FEMA recovery efforts aim to support the citizens and first responders in their efforts to rebuild. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ed Edahl taken on 05/10/2011 in Tennessee Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land and pasture are overwhe... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - FEMA Community Relations personnel, led by Gene Autry, meet with Danny Daniels, Area Coordinator for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - FEMA Commun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Response and Recovery in Memphis TN Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - FEMA Community Relations personnel, led by Gene Autr... More

Severe Storm - Marshall, Minn. , July 22, 2011 -- Tom Staadt, a Public Assistance Project Specialist, examines the damage to a grain elevator in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Project Specialists help local and state government officials assess damage to infrastructure. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Severe Storm - Marshall, Minn. , July 22, 2011 -- Tom Staadt, a Publi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Project Specialist examining damage Production Date: 07/22/2011 Caption: Marshall, Minn. , July 22, 2011 -- Tom Staadt, a Public Assistance Project Specialist... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Flemington, N. J. , October 22, 2011 -- Alan Comedy and Bill Praust, FEMA Community Relations mitigation specialists, alert a local resident to mitigation measures available to help lessen flood and storm damage. FEMA mitigation specialists visit local stores to promote safer building practice. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Flemington, N. J. , October 22, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations in New Jersey Production Date: 10/22/2011 Caption: Flemington, N. J. , October 22, 2011 -- Alan Comedy and Bill Praust, FEMA Community Rela... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Windsor, Conn. , Dec. 19, 2011 --Paula Bright, FCO Executive Specialist, and Dick Eames, HR Unit Leader, organized the Toys forTots drive for the Connecticut JFO. Marines Bob Ibitz and Steve Deguzis from the 125th Marines, 4th Battalion, Charlile Company, picked up the toys for distribution to the kids. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Windsor, Conn...

The original database describes this as: Title: Marines Toys for Tots Production Date: 12/19/2011 Caption: Windsor, Conn. , Dec. 19, 2011 --Paula Bright, FCO Executive Specialist, and Dick Eames, HR Unit Lea... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- Gary Roes and Christian Burt, Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers, prepare to install new structural and floor supports to the home of Carlos Mendez in Staten 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

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- Gary Roes and Christian Burt, Men...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Rebuild ^ Mennonite ^ 4085 ^ staten island Disast... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The Kirk family, Dan, Bailey (the dog), Rita and Kennedy, pose in front of the house they are restoring after major storm damage. 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

Coney Island, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The Kirk family, Dan, Bailey (the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Storm ^ sandy ^ 4085 ^ Coney Island Disasters: New York Hu... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Hartford, Conn. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- Helen Steinberg, Project Specialist, Larry Lowe, Deputy Debris Specialist, and Jill Pedley, Planning Section Chief, have an informal meeting in the Joint Field Office. FEMA personnel have impromptu meetings whenever required. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Hartford, Conn. , Feb. 17, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Informal conference Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: Hartford, Conn. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- Helen Steinberg, Project Specialist, Larry Lowe, Deputy Debris Spec... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Alyson Esmailka is assisted by Ron Wilson from FEMA and Mariel Fonteyn from the state with procedures useful to obtain aid for her damages. FEMA and state specialists are available to assist citizens who have suffered damages from disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Alyson Esmailka is assisted by Ron Wil...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ DSAT ^ fly ^ Galena ^ Gelaway Disaster T... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- A twin engine charter aircraft loads up in the rain. The lack of a complete and comprehensive road system in rural Alaska makes air travel essential for many activities, but especially for disaster operations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- A twin engine charter aircraft loads u...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Alaska FEMA Galena flood fly ^ aircraft ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ... More

Circle, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Melissa Carroll (in the pink) talks with Dolph Diemont, Federal Coordinating Officer, and Ramona Van Cleve, FEMA Tribal Liaison. Informal, small groups often are useful in addressing disaster operations issues

Circle, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Melissa Carroll (in the pink) talks wi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Circle, AK Keywords: Ramona ^ Dolph FEMA arctic circle ^ tribal liaison ^ FEMA ^ Dolph... More

Galena, Alaska, July 25, 2013 -- AmeriCorps member uses tools and lights to help do a manual labor job which is still hot and dirty. Much of the post-flood is cleanup is done the old fashioned way- by hand. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 25, 2013 -- AmeriCorps member uses tools and ligh...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Americorps. Alaska ^ muck. mud Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Winter... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Flooding caused by ice flows jamming the river caused heavy damage to the town of Galena. FEMA can often help with debris clean up, among other services. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Flooding caused by ice flows jamming t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Alaska Dsat FEMA Gelaway flood fly ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ DSAT... More

Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Oracylis Perez-Cosme (standing) confers with fellow specialist Carolyn Gordon about disaster recovery issues. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Oracylis Perez-Cosme (standing) confe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-23 12:08:42 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Indiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-1476) Disaster Types: Tornado Photog... More

"Montgomery, Ala., May 28, 2014 -- Tanina Jones is sworn in as the first local hire for the Alabama tornado recovery. FEMA makes special efforts to include the local citizens in recovery efforts. Ed Edahl/FEMA"

"Montgomery, Ala., May 28, 2014 -- Tanina Jones is sworn in as the fir...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-28 09:06:49 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: AL Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-... More

Steffen Dunham, an American Red Cross worker, provides

Steffen Dunham, an American Red Cross worker, provides

Steffen Dunham, an American Red Cross worker, provides basic food and household materials to survivors. The American Red Cross is often at the Disaster Recovery Centers to provide help. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Cuba City, Wis. , August 31, 2010 -- Tom Fleege describes his failed well and treatment to the PDA team: Steve Braun, Grant County Emergency Management Director;Ted Rupnik, SBA; Cedric Willis, FEMA; Paul France, Regional Director, Southwest Region; Matt Zimborski, intern, unknown dog. FEMA works with a variety of state and local agencies to assess damages. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Cuba City, Wis. , August 31, 2010 -- Tom Fleege describes h...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PDA team in WI Production Date: 08/31/2010 Caption: Cuba City, Wis. , August 31, 2010 -- Tom Fleege describes his failed well and treatment to the PDA tea... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 12, 2013 -- Three Small Business Administration (SBA) specialists, from right, Shannon Mariano, Betty Dagett and Matt Connelly, set up in their work space at the Disaster Recovery Center in Galena. The SBA is one of the important federal partners who work closely with FEMA. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 12, 2013 -- Three Small Business Administratio...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Anchorage, AK Keywords: SBA ^ disaster recovery center ^ small business administration... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 20, 2010 -- Jamilah Fraser, a FEMA spokesman, speaks to Brendan Conway, a reporter for WISNTV, the local ABC affiliate, in a neighborhood which was badly damaged by floods. Dealing with the press is a large part of the External Affairs cadre's job. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 20, 2010 -- Jamilah Fraser, a ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA spokesperson gives an interview to the media in Wisconsin Production Date: 09/20/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 20, 2010 -- Jamilah Fraser, a ... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , August 20, 2010 -- Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2010- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Paul Riccuiti (houndstooth jacket) and other FEMA personnel meet with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and local official and state officials to discuss flood damage. Meetings with state and local officials facilitate better FEMA responses to disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , August 20, 2010 -- Milwaukee, WI, August ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meets with local officials in Wisconsin Production Date: 08/20/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , August 20, 2010 -- Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2010- FEMA Fe... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- Ned Hosner, a FEMA inspector, is filmed for a news broadcast as he works with Gene Knox, a homeowner with damage to his property. Media coverage of FEMA procedures is often very useful in getting information out to the public Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- Ned Hosner, a FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA housing inspector being filmed in Wisconsin Production Date: 09/23/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , September 23, 2010 -- Ned Hosner, a FEMA inspector, is... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , October 9, 2010 -- Steve Zumwalt, a FEMA videographer. photographs Bonnie Hanchett, a FEMA mitigation specialist, as she interviews Lester Simmons about mitigation improvements to his basement. FEMA seeks to promote mitigation measures with success stories which illustrate such practices. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , October 9, 2010 -- Steve Zumwalt, a FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers in Wisconsin speaking with a resident Production Date: 10/09/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , October 9, 2010 -- Steve Zumwalt, a FEMA videographe... More

Flooding - Camp Douglas, Wis. , December 8, 2010 -- Camp Douglas, WI, December 9, 2010- Noah Apata, left, and Dixon March, right, pack up supplies in preparation for close out of DR-1944-WI. Logistics provide important mission support for FEMA operations from the very first to the very last. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Camp Douglas, Wis. , December 8, 2010 -- Camp Douglas, WI, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1944-WI Production Date: 12/08/2010 Caption: Camp Douglas, Wis. , December 8, 2010 -- Camp Douglas, WI, December 9, 2010- Noah Apata, left, and Dixon March,... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Tamara Clay and Naomi Gray head for the laundramat at the Astrodome. Thousands of displaced New Orleaneans are being moved to the Reliant Arena today. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 8, 2005 -- Tamara Clay and ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005- Mike Key and Paul Lovell, FEMA logistics staff, look over the papers for a trailer which is leaving the Jasper staging area. FEMA provides trailers as temporary housing for thousands of evacuees. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Jasper, TX, October 17, 2005- Mike Key and Paul Lovel...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Workers for Habitat for Humanity team up with major league baseball to build houses in the shadow of the George R.Brown Convention Center. The houses will be transported to Louisiana for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. FEMA coordinates many kinds of volunteer efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 26, 2005 -- Wo...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill shows his damaged house to a Lydia Joseph from Channel 4, Beaumont and Bruce Banzhof from FEMA. FEMA trained personnel inspect homes for damage as part of the claim process. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Bobby McNeill show...

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[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Saul Castillo, a contractor inspector for the Army Corps of Engineers, measures Bobby McNeill's house for a blue tarp. Inspectors like these begin the "Blue Roof" process. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005 -- Saul Castillo, a ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations Strike Teams prepare to go into the field. CR workers are working now to get clients out of hotels and into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 - FEMA Community Relat...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, June 18, 2008 -- Phil Clark, the External Affairs Lead for Wisconsin's flood disaster, prepares a briefing in the state Emergency Operations Center. FEMA public affairs personnel work closely with the state in a disaster situation. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, June 18, 2008 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Ft. Atkinson, WI, July 24, 2008 -- Inspector Doug Greenman interviews Gary Wolfram about his flood damage. Damage inspections constitute the basis for many FEMA disaster benefits. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Ft. Atkinson, WI, July 24, 20...

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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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. . FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Co... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe flooding inundates parts pf Shelby County, including this mobile home park. FEMA supports local responders in their efforts to rebuild and recover. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe floo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis, TN flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe flooding inundates parts pf Shelby County, including this mob... More

Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 14, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 14, 2011 - -A shelter guest at the Hope Presbyterian Church reads emergency information while Monique, her daughter, waits beside her. Volunteer orgtanizations are a big part of the first response, supported by FEMA. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 14, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 14, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 14, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 14, 2011 - -A shelter guest at the Hope Presbyterian Church r... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Dover, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 -- Dover, TN, May 18, 2011 - FEMA mitigation specialist Marisol Mercado provides recovery information to Norman Brake. FEMA has a variety of programs that help improve resistance to natural disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Dover, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 -- Dover, TN, Ma...

The original database describes this as: Title: Dover TN Mitigation Assistance Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Dover, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 -- Dover, TN, May 18, 2011 - FEMA mitigation specialist Mariso... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Cleveland, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Jean and Morris Hitchcock look over information selected for them by Marilyn Moore, a mitigation advisor from FEMA. FEMA can provide a large variety of mitigation services to survivors of disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Cleveland, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Jean and M...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1974_TN Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Cleveland, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Jean and Morris Hitchcock look over information selected for them by Marilyn... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bloomington, Minn. , July 25, 2011 -- Paul Ricciuti, the Federal Coordinating Officer for Minnesota, briefs an all hands meeting in the Minnesota Joint Field Office in Bloomington, Minnesota. FEMA works hard to ensure comprehensive communication internally as well as externally. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bloomington, Minn. , July 25, 2011 -- Paul R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Briefing from Federal Coordinating Officer Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Bloomington, Minn. , July 25, 2011 -- Paul Ricciuti, the Federal Coordinating O... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Hartford, Conn. , Dec. 2, 2011 -- Anthony Dembec, Connecticut State Emergency Management Specialist, Deputy Public Assistant for DR 4023 and 4046, gives the Public Assistance application briefing to staff from Connecticut state agencies. FEMA provides a wide variety of support to the states who have been struck by disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Hartford, Conn. , Dec. 2, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: Application briefing Production Date: 12/02/2011 Caption: Hartford, Conn. , Dec. 2, 2011 -- Anthony Dembec, Connecticut State Emergency Management Specialist, ... 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

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Dave Walker, from the Southern Area Incident Management Team, briefs Community Relations personnel before they begin their" boots on the ground work." FEMA works with state, county and local officials to provide disaster relief. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Dave Walker, from the Southern Area In...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Storm ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ Community Relations ^ briefi... More

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Katya Khizhnyak, a FEMA Russian linguist, Joe Bertrand, a Community Relations specialist, and Samir Valeja, the team leader, confer before beginning to canvass a neighborhood with a large Russian population. FEMA conducts its rescue efforts in many languages. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Katya Khizhnyak, a FEMA Russia...

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: Hurricane ^ sandy ^ Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ russian ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Watertown, Conn. , Jan. 10, 2012 -- Doug Glowacki, Conn. Emergency Preparedness Program Specialist, briefs citizens at a Hazard Mitigation Grants Program meeting. FEMA specialists meet with many different groups to aid them in their program applications. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Watertown, Conn. , Jan. 10, 2012 -- Doug Glo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation Grants Program Meeting Production Date: 01/10/2012 Caption: Watertown, Conn. , Jan. 10, 2012 -- Doug Glowacki, Conn. Emergency Preparedness ... More

Fairbanks, Alaska, July 9, 2013 -- Shirley Clever,one of the organizers of this meeting, addresses her audience and introduces the speakers. Open meetings give valuable support to local leaders. Photo by Ed Edahl

Fairbanks, Alaska, July 9, 2013 -- Shirley Clever,one of the organizer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Fairbanks, AK Keywords: tribal ^ Council ^ local ^ meeting Disaster Types: Flooding ^... More

Galena, Alaska, July 24, 2013 -- An AmeriCorps member removes flood damaged insulation from a survivor's house in the old town section of Galena. AmeriCorps members such as this one perform many difficult and messy jobs in disaster repair. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 24, 2013 -- An AmeriCorps member removes flood da...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: AmeriCorps ^ Volunteer ^ Insulation ^ Alaska Galena muck ^ muck ^... More

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Morgan Evans, left, and his son Mason are working on several houses badly damaged by the flooding. Contractors often work with FEMA in recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Morgan Evans, left, and his son Mason ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Keywords: Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ DSAT ^ fly ^ Gelena ^ Gelaway Disaster Types: Flooding Categori... More

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Flooding left huge piles of debris which were pushed to roadside. FEMA often provides help with debris removal. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Flooding left huge piles of debris whi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Keywords: FEMA ^ floods ^ Alaska ^ Gelena ^ DESAT ^ Disaster Survivor Assistance Team ^ Flood ^ DSA... More

Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 -- Ernie Farmer, co-team leader of the AmeriCorps team in Galena, sets up his work strategy as Ericka Redzinak, in the background, reviews planning material. AmeriCorps members can be an important source of skilled labor. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 -- Ernie Farmer, co-team leader of the A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Damage ^ volunteers ^ Americorps. Alaska Galena muck ^ muck ^ Gal... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- An aircraft landing in the rain at Anchorage, arriving to transport personnel to Galena, site of major damage. Many of the sites damaged by floods are inaccessible except by air. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- An aircraft landing in the rain at ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Anchorage, AK Keywords: Alaska Dsat FEMA Galena ^ flood fly ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ ... More

Galena, Alaska, July 2, 2013 -- Shelly Kunishige, a public information officer on loan from the state of Hawaii, works in a make-shift office in the Galena airport. FEMA personnel often have to improvise to do their work. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 2, 2013 -- Shelly Kunishige, a public information...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Airport ^ public information officer ^ PIO ^ Galena Tribal flood ... More

Montgomery, Ala., May 19, 2014 -- Senior state and federal officials meet in Montgomery to discuss disaster operations and plan strategies. Cooperation between local and federal officials is critical to an effective plan and efficient execution. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Montgomery, Ala., May 19, 2014 -- Senior state and federal officials m...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-19 16:45:48 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4176) Photograph... More

Jenny Wu interviews Thomas Rapice about his experience

Jenny Wu interviews Thomas Rapice about his experience

Jenny Wu interviews Thomas Rapice about his experience getting assistance from the Disaster Assistance Center in Rockaway Beach. FEMA uses a variety of methods to make sure that assistance in meeting the needs... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Dave Walker, a Small Business Administration (SBA) specialist, assists business owner Marlene Marshal with technical details necessary for loan applications. The SBA provides survivors with business loans to help with the recovery process. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Dave Walker, a Small Business Administ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Business ^ Alaska Dsat FEMA Gelaway flood fly ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Al... More

Galena, Alaska, July 3, 2013 -- Libby Turner, special assistant to the federal coordinating officer Dolph Diemont, addresses an open meeting in Galena along with Cynthia Cowell, a public information officer for the Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA is a major federal partner with FEMA in disaster recovery. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 3, 2013 -- Libby Turner, special assistant to the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Galena Tribal flood SBA ^ Flood ^ tribal ^ Galena Disaster Types... More

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment official Ward Turner looks at a totally collapsed basement wall of a house in South Milwaukee. FEMA officials conduct damage surveys at every disaster which might merit a declaration. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Prelimin...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA for Individual Assistance in WI, home damage Production Date: 09/02/2010 Caption: South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Ass... More

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , May 27, 2009 -- Moorhead, MN, May 27, 2009 - David Schein, a Region 5 Flood Insurance Liaison officer, explains new maps and flood plains to Travis Skonseng, a WDAY-TV reporter from Fargo, ND. Open houses like this one are often used by FEMA to provide information to the public. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , May 27, 2009 -- Moorhead, MN, May 27, 200...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region 5 Flood Insurance Liaison officer talking to a reporter in MN Production Date: 05/27/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , May 27, 2009 -- Moorhead, MN, ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 12, 2005 -- Kids play with electronic games donated by local merchants. Thousands of displaced citizens were moved from New Orleans to Houston in a FEMA organized bus program. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 12, 2005 -- Kids play with ...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005- A building owner on Bolivar Peninsula warns looters with his sign. Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the Gulf Coast this fall. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Galveston, TX, October 12, 2005- A building owner on...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, lead PIO in Houston and a Vietnamese language linguist, appears with Kiem Vu, on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population. FEMA provides language services for most languages in the super DRC. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, l...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005- Bobby McNeill, who has had open heart surgery and has emphysema, is assisted by FEMA CR personnnel, including from left, Linda Banzhof, Kim Ehresman, Darrell Balsamo, Bruce Banzhof, Chuck and Brad Craine. FEMA has trained personnel to assist special needs clients. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Sour Lake, TX, November 4, 2005- Bobby McNeill, who h...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- Applicants sign up for housing assistance at the Houston Urban League Housing Fair. CR workers are working now to get clients into more permanent housing. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, November 10, 2005 -- Applicants sign up ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 - Erin Mallory, a high school student from New Orleans, is assisted by CR worker Betty Jo Nichols at an event organized by students at the University of South Houston. CR workers are reaching out to evacuees in Houston. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, November 18, 2005 - Erin Mallory, a ...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, January 20, 2005 -- Housing and URBAN Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announces an ad campaign developed by the Ad Council to combat housing discrimination against the refugee population. This will also help FEMA Community Service workers, who have worked to deal with housing discrimination faced by refugees. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, January 20, 2005 -- Housing and URBAN De...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Janesville, WI, June 18, 2008-- Tom Chilson carries a computer out of a house cut off by flood waters. FEMA personnel monitor flooding and provide inspections to facilitate homeowner aid. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Janesville, WI, June 18, 2008...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Rock Springs, WI, July 10, 2008 -- Local volunteers help the Salvation Army support sand bagging operations in anticipation of more flooding. FEMA supports the Salvation Army as well as many other volunteer operations in a disaster.situation. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Rock Springs, WI, July 10, 20...

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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - A barge makes its way along a hidden river. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - A barge makes its way along a hidden river. FEMA... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Major flooding in Memphis attracted world wide attention, including this Japanese TV crew riding in a Shelby County Sheriff's Office amphibious vehicle. FEMA works closely with State and local officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Major flooding in Memphis ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis TN flooding Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Major flooding in Memphis attracted world wide attention, including ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Cleveland, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Zane Forshee gets a mitigation coloring book from Pedro Gazmey as his mother Rachel and father Ryne look on. FEMA can provide a large variety of mitigaton services to survivors of disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Cleveland, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Zane Forsh...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1974_TN Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Cleveland, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 -- Zane Forshee gets a mitigation coloring book from Pedro Gazmey as his mother... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Tenn. , June 8, 2011 -- Jackson, TN, June 8, 2011 - Signage on site for disaster recovery centers makes a major contribution to community visibility for FEMA. Disaster recovery centers are the prime face to face venue for disaster survivors. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Tenn. , June 8, 2011 -- Jackson, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1974_TN Production Date: 06/08/2011 Caption: Jackson, Tenn. , June 8, 2011 -- Jackson, TN, June 8, 2011 - Signage on site for disaster recovery centers make... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya Henri, a community relations specialist, talks with Raymond Whitehead at the remains of the Rock City fire house. Community relations field workers are often the first face-to-face contact many survivors have with the agency. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya He...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Reaching Tennessee Survivors Production Date: 06/15/2011 Caption: Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya Henri, a community relations s... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya Henri, a Community Relations field worker, Shavonne Westerfield, a Tennessee Emergency Management Agency worker, and Kristen McEnroe, a Federal Coordinating Officer cadre writer, walk through the devastation of Rock City. Community Relations field workers are FEMA's boots on the ground, often the first face-to-face contact many survivors have with the agency. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya He...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1974_TN Production Date: 06/15/2011 Caption: Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya Henri, a Community Relations field worker, Shavonne Westerfield, a T... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Flemington, N. J. , October 22, 2011 -- Tony Rebinbas and his son get mitigation information from Bill Praust, a Community Relations specialist, as Tyak, a service dog, looks on. FEMA provides outreach for many programs offered to disaster survivors. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Flemington, N. J. , October 22, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Outreach Production Date: 10/22/2011 Caption: Flemington, N. J. , October 22, 2011 -- Tony Rebinbas and his son get mitigation information ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Neptune, N. J. , November 1, 2011 -- Bill Vogel, Federal Coordinating Officer, swears in two local residents, Yvette Blackman and Talesha Crank, as employees of the federal government. FEMA strives to hire locally as the Joint Field Office transitions to a more regular operation. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Neptune, N. J. , November 1, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: Swearing in of Local Hires Production Date: 11/01/2011 Caption: Neptune, N. J. , November 1, 2011 -- Bill Vogel, Federal Coordinating Officer, swears in two l... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Hartford, Conn. , Dec. 2, 2011 -- An overflow crowd of staff from Connecticut state agencies turned out to hear the FEMA Public Assistance application briefing by Connecticut Emergency management specialist Anthony Dembec. FEMA provides a wide variety of support to states which have been struck by disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Hartford, Conn. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Application briefing Production Date: 12/02/2011 Caption: Hartford, Conn. , Dec. 2, 2011 -- An overflow crowd of staff from Connecticut state agencies turned o... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Tolland, Conn. , Dec. 7, 2011 -- A makeshift sign marks the drop-off point for debris removal crews clearing out damage from storms . FEMA provides funding for debris removal as part of some Public Assistance declarations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Tolland, Conn...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris task force Production Date: 12/07/2011 Caption: Tolland, Conn. , Dec. 7, 2011 -- A makeshift sign marks the drop-off point for debris removal crews clea... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Windsor, Conn. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Joe Depetro discusses debris management with FEMA workers Ron Conrado, Planning, Larry Lowe, Debris Management, and Maria Rodriguez, Public Assistance. FEMA provides debris management as part of Category A Public Assistance. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Windsor, Conn...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris Management Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Windsor, Conn. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Joe Depetro discusses debris management with FEMA workers Ron Conrado,... More

Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Riley Cruz, a FEMA Corps member, directs a volunteer to the pickup points for blankets, water and other supplies for survivors. 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

Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Riley Cruz, a FEMA Corps member, d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Farmingdale, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ survivor ^ 4085 ^ Farmingdale ^ Republic... More

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- John and Robin Jedlicaa get expert guidance about their storm survivor issues. 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 b Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- John and Robin Jedlicaa get expert guida...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: county ^ Town Hall ^ meeting ^ suffolk ^ 4085 ^ Farmingdale Disas... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding - New London, Conn. , Feb. 22, 2012 -- Diana Kidder, Hazard Mitigation Branch Director, is interviewed by Shawn Murphy, Public Affairs Director, ION Media Networks, about the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA experts often do radio and television interviews to explain the agency's programs. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding - New London, Conn. , Feb. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: TV Interview for National Flood Insurance Program Production Date: 02/22/2012 Caption: New London, Conn. , Feb. 22, 2012 -- Diana Kidder, Hazard Mitigation Bra... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 - Clouds with beauty for the passengers and hard for everyone else. Weather plays a big part in some disaster recoveries. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Anchorage, Alaska, July 8, 2013 - C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Anchorage, AK Keywords: Dolph FEMA arctic circle clouds ^ FEMA ^ Dolph ^ arctic circle... More

Galena, Alaska, July 22, 2013 -- AmeriCorps members help move the library to new quarters. AmeriCorps members are assisting local residents as they recover from flooding. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 22, 2013 -- AmeriCorps members help move the libr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Amereicorp Galena Jake alaska fish hazmat library lumber mill ^ H... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Christine Twitchell shows damaged insulation which has been removed from her house. FEMA personnel provide guidance on many technical matters needed in recovering from disaster. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Christine Twitchell shows damaged insu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Alaska Dsat FEMA Gelaway flood fly ^ iinsulation ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^... More

Galena, Alaska, July 24, 2013 -- An AmeriCorps member unloads damaged housing material taken from a survivor's house onto what will be a pickup point for he village. Much labor used in repairing and cleaning damaged houses depends on simple manual labor. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 24, 2013 -- An AmeriCorps member unloads damaged ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Americorps. Alaska Galena muck ^ muck ^ Galena ^ Americorps. Alas... More

Galena, Alaska, July 24, 2013 -- A Galena home with some mitigation already taken and some damage prevented. AmeriCorps crews provide welcomed assistance to survivors in clean up and repair. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 24, 2013 -- A Galena home with some mitigation al...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Mitigation ^ Alaska ^ AmeriCorps ^ Galena ^ Americorps. Alaska D... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- An airport at Galena was badly damaged by the storm. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- An airport at Galena was badly dam...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Anchorage, AK Keywords: Alaska Dsat FEMA Gelena flood fly ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ DS... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Michelle Howard, left, and James Treadway, right, assist survivors at the Disaster Recovery Center in Galena. FEMA specialists provide assistance to survivors in the Disaster Recovery Centers. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Michelle Howard, left, and James Trea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Individual assistance ^ Alaska FEMA Galena flood DRC ^ Flood ^ F... More

Fort Yukon, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Ground transportation is usually by pickup truck, and moves to bush plane when the roads become unusable. The pick up truck is ubiquitous in the far north. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Fort Yukon, Alaska, July 8, 2013 -- Ground transportation is usually b...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Fort Yukon, AK Keywords: Dolph FEMA arctic circle ^ pickup truck ^ FEMA ^ Dolph ^ arct... More

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