Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When ... More
A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department
A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department of Health & Human Services was giving medical help to survivor pets in front of the St. Francis De Sales School located in Rockaway, NY. They provided fr... More
Destroyed homes and damaged streets were caused by
Destroyed homes and damaged streets were caused by flood waters in Staten Island. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA/ Eliud Echevarria
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When ... More
Jayuya, PR, October 9, 2017 - Many cars and houses
Jayuya, PR, October 9, 2017 - Many cars and houses have been engulfed in mudslides due to heavy rain. After Hurricane Maria, many homes, businesses and government buildings suffered major damage due to strong w... More
San Lorenzo, PR, October 2, 2017 - San Lorenzo Citizens
San Lorenzo, PR, October 2, 2017 - San Lorenzo Citizens register with FEMA for assistance after Hurricane Maria hit the island. Photo: Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Utuado, PR, October 6, 2017 - Devastation and road
Utuado, PR, October 6, 2017 - Devastation and road blocks due to the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The U.S. Forest Service is collaborating with FEMA in order to make roads accessible so that food, water and he... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive Garden City is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners i... More
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by the
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by the by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fai... More
Bayamón, PR, October 14, 2017 - Disaster Survivor Assistance
Bayamón, PR, October 14, 2017 - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) staff and FEMA Corps team members went door to door at Calle Volcán in Bayamón to inform residents about how to apply for disaster assistance. ... More
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fai... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Local hires join the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Local hires join the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Guardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit
Guardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit organization whose members work tirelessly to work to protect the well-being of all animals and come to the aid of those in distress. FEMA partners, Guardians... More
Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Plumbers installing a water heater ...
The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Individual... More
A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department
A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department of Health & Human Services was giving medical help to survivor pets in front of the St. Francis De Sales School located in Rockaway, NY. They provided fr... More
Pictured is a community dinner and relief operations
Pictured is a community dinner and relief operations discussion for National VOAD Faith-based Agencies, Local Partners, NYDIS Members at The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew 520 Clinton Avenue – Brooklyn. FEM... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park, 415 State Road, Breezy Point is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners including ... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park, 415 State Road, Breezy Point is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners including ... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
A town hall meeting for Staten Island residents that
A town hall meeting for Staten Island residents that were affected by Hurricane Sandy was held at New Dorp High School. Representatives from federal, state and city agencies including FEMA, SBA and many others ... More
Debris in front of flooded building being cleaned up.
Debris in front of flooded building being cleaned up. FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners incl... More
A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department
A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department of Health & Human Services was giving medical help to survivor pets in front of the St. Francis De Sales School located in Rockaway, NY. They provided fr... More
Guardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit
Guardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit organization whose members work tirelessly to work to protect the well-being of all animals and come to the aid of those in distress. FEMA partners, Guardians... More
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When ... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Local hires join the Federal Emergency ...
The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Hurricane ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ local ^ sandy ^ F... More
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
Naranjito, PR, October 9, 2017 - A roofless home shows
Naranjito, PR, October 9, 2017 - A roofless home shows the aftereffects and raw power of the storm. After Hurricane Maria, many homes, businesses and government buildings suffered major damage due to strong win... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive Garden City is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners i... More
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When ... More
Electricians installing a heat register as part of
Electricians installing a heat register as part of the FEMA STEP Program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with state, local and tribal partners, is implementing a Sheltering and T... More
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrnes swearing
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrnes swearing in New York residents as local hires to assist residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, stat... More
FEMA Branch I Deputy Operations Director, Robert Pesapane,
FEMA Branch I Deputy Operations Director, Robert Pesapane, talks with home owner about the FEMA STEP program and the benefits that she will be having by it. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in co... More
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When ... More
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local
Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When ... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive Garden City is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners i... More
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
FEMA Community Relations staff briefing at VFW on Staten
FEMA Community Relations staff briefing at VFW on Staten Island before hitting the neighbors. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and... More
Vieques, PR, September 29, 2017 - U.S. Marines unloads
Vieques, PR, September 29, 2017 - U.S. Marines unloads food & water to be distributed in Vieques Municipality to support FEMA's mission. Photo: Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and... More
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
Bayamón, PR, October 14, 2017 - Disaster Survivor Assistance
Bayamón, PR, October 14, 2017 - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) staff and FEMA Corps team members went door to door at Calle Volcán in Bayamón to inform residents about how to apply for disaster assistance. ... More
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fai... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fai... More
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive Garden City is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners i... More
Ponce, PR, October 4, 2017 - Salvation Army volunteers
Ponce, PR, October 4, 2017 - Salvation Army volunteers prepare hot meals to be served to the Hurricane Maria survivors in Maricao. FEMA and other organizations such as the Salvation Army have come together to a... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrnes receives
Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrnes receives FEMA local hires. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organi... More
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne swearing
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne swearing in New York residents as local hires to assist residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Utuado, PR, October 6, 2017 - U.S. Forest team member
Utuado, PR, October 6, 2017 - U.S. Forest team member cuts down trees in order to make roads accessible. The U.S. Forest Service is collaborating with FEMA in order to make roads accessible so that food, water ... More
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York is working 24 hours a day to clean the state and help with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA Individual Assistance Team went to the Department ... More
Florida, PR, October 1, 2017 - Mayor of Florida Jose
Florida, PR, October 1, 2017 - Mayor of Florida Jose Gerena Polanco tests a satellite phone provided by FEMA to help communications between government officials and FEMA personnel. Photo: Eliud Echevarria
Crowd of Staten Island residents gather at town hall
Crowd of Staten Island residents gather at town hall meeting sponsored by Borough President James Molinaro. A town hall meeting for Staten Island residents that were affected by Hurricane Sandy was held at New ... More
Utuado, PR, October 6, 2017 -U.S. Forest team members
Utuado, PR, October 6, 2017 -U.S. Forest team members are ready to chop down trees and remove debris in order to make roads accessible. The U.S. Forest Service is collaborating with FEMA in order to make roads ... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Humacao, PR, October 8, 2017 - Two lines of survivors
Humacao, PR, October 8, 2017 - Two lines of survivors from Mariana Sector in Humacao help unload food & water delivered by FEMA and the military. Different municipalities of Puerto Rico receive food & water eac... More
Pile of garbage and debris inside basketball court.
Pile of garbage and debris inside basketball court. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the p... More
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fait... More
Cidra, PR, October 14, 2017 - Disaster Survivor Assistance
Cidra, PR, October 14, 2017 - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team members help Hurricane Maria survivors apply for disaster assistance in Cidra, Puerto Rico. Photo: Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park, 415 State Road, Breezy Point is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners including ... More
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrnes swearing
FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrnes swearing in New York residents as local hires to assist residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, stat... More
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fai... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Burned down business in Staten Island neighborhood
Burned down business in Staten Island neighborhood was caused by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-b... More
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York is working 24 hours a day to clean the state and help with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA Individual Assistance Team went to the Department ... More
A town hall meeting for Staten Island residents that
A town hall meeting for Staten Island residents that were affected by Hurricane Sandy was held at New Dorp High School. Representatives from federal, state and city agencies including FEMA, SBA and many others ... More
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York is working 24 hours a day to clean the state and help with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA Individual Assistance Team went to the Department ... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park,
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park, 415 State Road, Breezy Point is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners including ... More
Maricao, PR, October 4, 2017 - Salvation Army team
Maricao, PR, October 4, 2017 - Salvation Army team went door to door handing hot meals to Hurricane Maria survivors. FEMA and other organizations such as the Salvation Army have come together to aid disaster su... More
Maricao, PR, October 4, 2017 - Salvation Army team
Maricao, PR, October 4, 2017 - Salvation Army team members serve hot meals to survivors affected by Hurricane Maria in Maricao Municipality. FEMA and other organizations, such as the Salvation Army, have come t... More
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
US Marines arrive to Staten Iland to assist in desaster
US Marines arrive to Staten Iland to assist in desaster recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based an... More
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground
FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the ... More
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different
FEMA CR Team visits Coney Island survivors in different locations to assess their experiences and their unmet needs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, vo... More
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane
Thousands of cars were flooded and destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA
Federal Disaster Assistance fliers in several languages
Federal Disaster Assistance fliers in several languages are being distributed through various counties within the state of New York. (Photo by Eliud Echevarria / FEMA)
Pictured is the community dinner and relief operations
Pictured is the community dinner and relief operations discussion for National VOAD Faith-based Agencies, Local Partners, NYDIS Members at The Church of St. Luke and St. Matthew 520 Clinton Avenue – Brooklyn. F... More
Guardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit
Guardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit organization whose members work tirelessly to work to protect the well-being of all animals and come to the aid of those in distress. FEMA partners, Guardians... More
San Juan, PR, October 8, 2017 - Food & water loaded
San Juan, PR, October 8, 2017 - Food & water loaded in helicopter before being delivered to Humacao Municipality. Different municipalities of Puerto Rico are receiving food and water each day as an ongoing effo... More
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School
Repairs are being made to East Rockaway High School and other public schools as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort. Businesses and schools were shut down throughout the affected areas and many student... More
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once
Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach, once a thriving, safe haven, now just memories and rubbish. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary fai... More
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York
The Department of Sanitation of the city of New York is working 24 hours a day to clean the state and help with the recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA Individual Assistance Team went to the Department ... More
David Myres, director of DHS Center Faith Based and
David Myres, director of DHS Center Faith Based and Neighbourhood Partnerships explain the importance of faith based volunteer agencies during the disaster recovery to faith volunteer crowd. Pictured is a commu... More
Electricians installing a heat register as part of
Electricians installing a heat register as part of the FEMA STEP Program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with state, local and tribal partners, is implementing a Sheltering and T... More
Local hires being sworn in to assist residents in Hurricane
Local hires being sworn in to assist residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community... More