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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , Jan. 18, 2012 -- Contractors move fill to raise the elevation while building the infrastructure for a new commercial site were Temporary Housing Units will be placed for survivors of Hurricane Irene. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , Jan. 18, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Housing Site in Prattsville, NY Production Date: 01/18/2012 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , Jan. 18, 2012 -- Contractors move fill to raise the elevation whi... More

Bayville, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- The home on the right, which was elevated to based flood elevation before Hurricane Sandy, did not suffer any damage from Hurricane Sandy. Its features include breakaway walls and hurricane clips. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Bayville, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 -- The home on the right, which was elev...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Bayville, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrican... More

Galena, Alaska, May 21, 2014 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn (C) and FCO Dolph Diemont (L) inspect I beam supports which will serve as foundations to new homes that are being elevated in a repetitive loss environment. After severe flooding destroyed the previous homes in 2013, FEMA and the State of Alaska worked closely with the City of Galena to repair and elevate the homes above the base level flood elevation to mitigate future losses. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, May 21, 2014 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-22 02:55:44 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8, 2006 -- Before (top) and after the elevation of a house flooded by the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina. Elevating a house is an excellent method to mitigate against flooding. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., November 29, 2005 and August 8,...

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New Orleans, La. , March 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in the grand opening ceremonies for the Johnson Bayou Library in Cameron Parish. The building was washed away by the severe storm surge from Hurricane Rita. FEMA obligated over $784,000 for the reconstruction of the permanent library building, which is mitigated to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps elevation to prevent future storm damage. FEMA/Lynette Fontenot

New Orleans, La. , March 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Johnson Bayou Lbrary Grand Opening Production Date: 03/21/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in th... More

Lavallette, N.J., April 3, 2013 -- A construction crew rebuilds a home after Hurricane Sandy demolished it. This home has been elevated to FEMA'S Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) standards. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., April 3, 2013 -- A construction crew rebuilds a home...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. hurricane sandy lavallette new j... More

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at the home of Daniel Ehrick (center) to announce a new home elevation program. New York State will provide $300 million to elevate more than 6,000 homes on Long Island that lie in the 100-year flood plain to prevent damage from future storms. Also attending were Director of the Governor Office of Storm Recovery Jamie Rubin (far left) and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-30 11:08:46 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Cuomo ^ Daniel Ehrick ^ FEMA ^ Freeport ^ governor ^ house elevation ^ hurricane sa... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is an example of a "elevation based on fill" mitigated home that is above the flood plain. On the Left are 2 FEMA Trailers that the owner allowed to be located on his property for 2 neighbors that lost their non-mitigated homes when a tidal surge from Hurricane Katrina came though. The FEMA Mitigation program is designed to minimize loss though raising homes above the flood plain in flood prone areas. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Port Sulphur, LA, 4-14-06 -- This is an example of...

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

Port Monmouth, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- Construction worker delivers mixed cement for the concrete blocks used to elevate a home in Port Monmouth. Home elevation is one of the best ways to mitigate against future floods. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Port Monmouth, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- Construction worker delivers mi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Port Monmouth, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMAGEOGRAPHY U.S. house elevation hurr... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (L) points to the flood water line for Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (C) and State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (R) after he elevated his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (L) points to the flood wat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Construction worker carries wood for cribbing used in the elevation of a Sea Bright home as part of mitigation. Homeowners have just begun rebuilding and expect their home to be ready by summer. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Construction worker carries wood fo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, Repair work is progressing on the broken 9th Ward levee with two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (foreground) taking measurements of Sheet Pile elevation, while in the background Sheet Piles and "H" pile are being driven 70-75' into the ground, while being protected by a temporary earthen levee to the left. FEMA is helping Local governments repair the 9th Ward Levee to Cat 4 specification under its Public Assistance program to help prevent future levee failures. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- 9th Ward, Repair work ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 18, 2008 -- Construction on this home in Biloxi is almost finished. The house is being built to meet elevation requirements. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, July 18, 2008 -- Construction on this ...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Five 30 foot girders, that will be the permanent base, are placed under the house. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Freeport, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Flooding ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Freeport... More

Long Beach Township, N.J., March 20, 2013 -- A home whose lower level needed to be gutted after the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy is being renovated and, according to the contractor, strengthened, for eventual elevation of the building. Hazard mitigation information relating to rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy is available on FEMA's website at www.fema.gov. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Long Beach Township, N.J., March 20, 2013 -- A home whose lower level ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Long Beach Township, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Long Be... More

Brick, N.J., July 13, 2013 --Federal Emergency Management Agency Risk Map Outreach representatives, Frankie Olmeda and Stanley Ballentine, answer questions on rebuilding and home elevation at the Brick Public Forum in Brick Township, New Jersey. Community outreach is an important step in the rebuilding and mitigating efforts after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Brick, N.J., July 13, 2013 --Federal Emergency Management Agency Risk ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ Recover ^ superstorm sandy ^ b... More

Highlands, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- This home was elevated prior to Sandy and received only minor damage, but the homeowner has opted to utilize FEMA's new Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) guidelines to mitigate potential future damage. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Highlands, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- This home was elevated prior to Sandy...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Highlands ^ Advisory Base Flood Elevation ^ mi... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- A FEMA GIS staff member reviews with local residents the latest electronic mapping system showing the newly designated Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) maps at this ESF-14 Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) outreach session tonight. GIS staff can advise residents whether their homes are situated in a flood plane according to the new maps. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., April 6, 2006 -- A FEMA GIS...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 -- A house gets a 10ft. higher elevation lift in Sabine Pass. Rebuilding to current Texas building codes includes mitigation efforts to minimize property damage from future floods along the South Texas Gulf Coast. Mike Moore/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 -- A h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Housing Mitigation in Sabine Pass, Texas after Hurricane Ike Production Date: 02/03/2009 Caption: Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 -- A house gets a 10ft. ... More

Ortley Beach, N.J., April 18, 2013 -- More examples of mitigation and elevation of homes is evident in Ortley Beach. Hazard mitigation information relating to rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy is available on FEMA's website at www.fema.gov. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Ortley Beach, N.J., April 18, 2013 -- More examples of mitigation and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Ortley Beach, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ortley Beach ... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- After receiving damages from Hurricane Sandy, this homeowner is currently elevating the family home. Elevation is one of the best ways to protect your family and home against damages inflicted by floods. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- After receiving damages from Hurric...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ home elevation ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps. Residents locate their homes on a map showing the storm surge in the Midland Beach section. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Hickory, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA writer Michael Osborne interviews Nashville resident Harding Brewster, whose home is being elevated 4 feet thanks to flood insurance. Osborne is developing a story on the elevation of Brewster's home, which was one of hundreds substantially damaged by the severe storms and floods that displaced thousands of Tennesseans in May 2010. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Hickory, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA writer inverviews Nashville resident in Tennessee Production Date: 08/02/2010 Caption: Old Hickory, Tenn. , August 2, 2010 -- FEMA writer Michael Osborne... More

Plaquemines Parish, La. , Aug. 6, 2012 -- Photo of the Plaquemines Parish Faculty Housing project which celebrated its opening on August 6, 2012. FEMA obligated $8 million to this project which replaced housing destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. The project was elevated to comply with the new Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map elevation for the area, which is in south Plaquemines Parish. FEMA has obligated a total of $206 million to the Plaquemines Parish School Board to rebuild its schools following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Gustav and Ike.

Plaquemines Parish, La. , Aug. 6, 2012 -- Photo of the Plaquemines Par...

The original database describes this as: Title: Plaquemines Parish Faculty Housing Project Production Date: 08/06/2012 Caption: Plaquemines Parish, La. , Aug. 6, 2012 -- Photo of the Plaquemines Parish Facul... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation effort with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (L) and state State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (C) after he raised his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- Sand is being replenished along the beachfront in Holgate on Long Beach Island. Homes on the beachfront received little damage to their actual living spaces due to their elevation. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- Sand is being replenished along the bea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Holgate, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST Holgate New Jersey North America US USA Unite... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - This house in Gentilly is in the process of being elevated above the base flood elevation adopted by the community in result of flooding from Hurricane Katrina. The homeowner will raise the house a total of 11' and has received the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit included with his National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy because of his compliance to the community's floodplain management ordinance. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - This house in Gen...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A representative from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency teaches community floodplain managers about elevation certificates. NFIP experts from FEMA and MEMA teamed up to teach the class. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A repres...

The original database describes this as: Title: NFIP elevation class in Mississippi Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A representative from the Mississippi Emergency Man... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , August 19, 2010 -- The front elevation rendering for the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library. Construction continues with help from FEMA funds. The house and grounds were heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Tim Burkitt/FEMA photo.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Biloxi, Miss. , August 19, 2010 -- The fron...

The original database describes this as: Title: A rendering and sign for the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library in Biloxi Production Date: 08/19/2010 Caption: Biloxi, Miss. , August 19, 2010 -- The front e... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy, suffered very minor damage due to mitigation steps taken during construction last year. Here, the heating and AC units are elevated above the BFE (base flood elevation). Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Construction worker helps unload wood for Sea Bright home elevation to mitigate against future floods. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Construction worker helps unload wo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane... More

Union Beach, N.J., July 24, 2013 -- Volunteers from King Street United Brethren Church tear out damaged wood from a Hurricane Sandy battered home as part of the debris removal process before elevation. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., July 24, 2013 -- Volunteers from King Street United...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: volunteers ^ DR-4086 SANDY GEOGRAPHY U.S. debris remov... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of flooding from Hurricane Katrina is evident by the yellow water line across the awning and pillars of this house in Gentilly. The homeowner has coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is eligible for the Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) benefit since he lives in a high risk area and is elevating his home above the base flood elevation in compliance with the community's floodplain ordinance. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - The level of floo...

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Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- The original home was a victim of Irene but is now in the process of being rebuilt to current standards for coastal construction and elevation. FEMA mitigation specialists are in Connecticut and will discuss with homeowners what they need to do to make their coastal homes safer and meet current codes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- The original home was a victim of Ir...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Stratford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- The front of these apartments are evidence of the elevation of the flood waters Caused by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working to provide assistance to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- The front of these apartments ar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: Damage Evidence Flood Flooding Waterline ^ Flood ^ Da... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation effort with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (L) and state State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (C) after he raised his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell cuts the ribbon to officially reopen the Statue of Liberty after Hurricane Sandy flooded the Island in October 2012. Although the Statue itself was not harmed by the storm, the infrastructure suffered major damage and underwent eight months of repairs. Also attending the ceremony were New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Senator Robert Menedez and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. The Parks Department is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work the new Flood Elevation Maps into their mitigation. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Secretary of the Interior Sally J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Liberty Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ceremony ^ ribbon cutting ... More

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By following local building codes and elevating above the base flood elevation, Lynhurst Plumbing and Heating avoided damage during the Mother's Day floods. The adjoining building, built prior to code adoption had 18 inches of flood water. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Saugus, MA, August 15, 2006 - By followin...

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Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- As the water receeds, the sides of homes are evidence of the elevation of the flood waters. Mississippi County was one of several Southeast Missouri counties included in a Presidential Declaration on May 9, 2011 Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: High Water Line left by retreating flood waters Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Mississippi County, Mo. , May 17, 2011 -- As the water receeds, the sides ... More

Circle, AK-- Mennonite Disaster Service Director John Eshleman (L) points out the elevation of this replacement home after the disaster survivor decided to elevate up to higher ground away from the repetitive flooding areas. The homeowners opted to move out of harms way and mitigate the loss of life and property with a FEMA grant and utilize the volunteer labor coordinated by FEMA with Mennonite Disaster Services for rebuilding. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Circle, AK-- Mennonite Disaster Service Director John Eshleman (L) poi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Circle, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ HUD ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuildi... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Circle, AK, September 3, 2013 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher inspects this elevated home after the disaster survivor opted to elevate above the base level elevation. FEMA works closely with the State of Alaska to ensure that those impacted by the disaster are rebuilding above the former elevations. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Circle, AK, September 3, 2013 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fish...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ... More

Brick, N.J., Feb. 22, 2013 -- Home elevation and deck construction is in progress for this beachfront home. Homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy are mitigating and elevating in compliance with local regulations. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Brick, N.J., Feb. 22, 2013 -- Home elevation and deck construction is ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: U.S. brick new jersey north america united states hurricane sandy mitigation recover... More

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news conference at the home of Daniel Ehrick (left) whose house was devastated by Hurricane Sandy to announce a new home elevation program. New York State will provide $300 million to elevate more than 6,000 Long Island homes that lie in the 100-year flood plain to prevent damage from future storms. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo held a news c...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-30 11:09:24 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Cuomo ^ Daniel Ehrick ^ FEMA ^ Freeport ^ governor ^ house elevation ^ hurricane sa... More

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (center) appeared at the home of Daniel Ehrick (third from left) to announce a new home elevation program. New York State will provide $300 million to elevate more than 6,000 homes on Long Island that lie in the 100-year flood plain to prevent damage from future storms. Also attending were Director of the Governor Office of Storm Recovery Jamie Rubin (far left) and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (center) appe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-30 11:08:40 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Cuomo ^ Daniel Ehrick ^ FEMA ^ Freeport ^ governor ^ house elevation ^ hurricane sa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , September 14, 2005 -- A 25 foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina wiped out the original Plaquemines Parish detention center and Sheriff's offices. It was a single story, 800-bed structure. It was declared 98% destroyed, making it eligible for replacement funding under FEMA's Public Assistance program. The new detention center is being built back on the same 70-acre original site and will have the same inmate holding capacity, but is being built 18 feet above the ground. This is being done to meet the elevation standards required by the new Digital Flood Information Rating Maps. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , September 14, 200...

The original database describes this as: Title: Plaquemines Parish detention center and Sheriff's offices (Befor Production Date: 09/14/2005 Caption: Plaquemines Parish, La. , September 14, 2005 -- A 25 foot... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - Eric Martin stands in front of his home in Gentilly holding a sketch of what his house will look like after elevation and repairs are completed. He will elevate his house to 11' which is above the current base flood elevation. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, March 8, 2006 - Eric Martin stand...

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

New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in the grand opening ceremonies for the Johnson Bayou Library in Cameron Parish. The building was washed away by the severe storm surge from Hurricane Rita. FEMA obligated over $784,000 for the reconstruction of the permanent library building, which is mitigated to the Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps elevation to prevent future storm damage. FEMA/Lynette Fontenot

New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staf...

The original database describes this as: Title: Johnson Bayou Lbrary Grand Opening Production Date: 10/20/2009 Caption: New Orleans, La. , October 20, 2009 -- Louisiana Recovery Office staff participate in ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Many homes in New Orleans were completely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina's high winds and severe flooding. The Justine Plantation, shown here, sits undamaged because of the owners' adherence to Mandeville's building codes, requiring that a house sit above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). Photo by Jeff Markham/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Many homes in New Orleans were completely destroye...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , August 29, 2008 -- A 25 foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina wiped out the original Plaquemines Parish detention center and Sheriff's offices. It was a single story, 800-bed structure. It was declared 98% destroyed, making it eligible for replacement funding under FEMA's Public Assistance program. The new detention center is being built back on the same 70-acre original site and will have the same inmate holding capacity, but is being built 18 feet above the ground. This is being done to meet the elevation standards required by the new Digital Flood Information Rating Maps. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plaquemines Parish, La. , August 29, 2008 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Plaquemines Parish detention center and Sheriff's offices check Production Date: 08/29/2008 Caption: Plaquemines Parish, La. , August 29, 2008 -- A 25 foot sto... More

Toms River, N.J., Jan. 26, 2013 -- Sandy survivors came to a meeting at Toms River East High School to get advice about mitigation grants available for project such as home elevation before rebuilding their homes after Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Toms River, N.J., Jan. 26, 2013 -- Sandy survivors came to a meeting a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Toms River, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA Hurricane Sandy flood maps housing forum mitiga... More

West Creek, N.J., June 11, 2013 -- Since Hurricane Irene three years ago, rebuilding with FEMA's technical bulletin and elevating to Base Flood Elevation standards has proved wise for this West Creek bungalow. Hurricane Sandy damaged nearly 50 homes on their street last fall and by contrast, leaving their residence with the least amount of damage. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

West Creek, N.J., June 11, 2013 -- Since Hurricane Irene three years a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: West Creek, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Elevation ^ New Jersey ^ hurrica... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- During Hurricane Sandy rebuilding, home and business owners are considering elevating properties to protect property and save money in the long run. FEMA has issued advisory base flood elevation maps for 10 counties to guide the process of rebuilding smarter

N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- During Hurricane Sandy rebuilding, home and bus...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Greig Powers (FEMA) City/State: NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Coastal... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA.

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- While these homes may look bad, they actually received little hurricane damage to the actual living spaces due to their elevation above base flood elevation prior to the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- While these homes may look bad, they ac...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Holgate, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST Holgate New Jersey North America US USA Unite... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Highlands, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- The owner of this home in Highlands said the raised structure is now 100 percent compliant with the new FEMA Advisory Base Flood Elevation (ABFE) guidelines. Hazard mitigation information relating to rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy is available from FEMA's website. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Highlands, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- The owner of this home in Highlands s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ reconstruction ^ ABFE... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (center) and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray appeared at a home devastated by Hurricane Sandy to announce a new home elevation program. New York State will provide up to $300 million in new funding to elevate more than 6,000 Long Island homes that lie in the 100-year flood plain to prevent damage from future storms. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (center) and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-30 10:59:20 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Cuomo ^ Daniel Ehrick ^ FEMA ^ Freeport ^ governor ^ house elevation ^ hurricane sa... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , Jan. 30, 2012 -- View of raised elevation of the new commercial site where Temporary Housing Units have been placed for survivors of Hurricane Irene. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , Jan. 30, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Housing Site in Prattsville Production Date: 01/30/2012 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , Jan. 30, 2012 -- View of raised elevation of the new commercial site ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State ... More

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded

After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA.

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