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Emergency Planning and Security - Galveston, Texas, March 16, 2010 -- Opening ceremonies at the Continuity of Operations Strategic Planning Conference in Galveston, Texas. Emergency managers and planners from around the country gather together to share information related to emergency management. FEMA/Mike Moore

Emergency Planning and Security - Galveston, Texas, March 16, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Continuity of Operations meeting in Texas Production Date: 03/16/2010 Caption: Galveston, Texas, March 16, 2010 -- Opening ceremonies at the Continuity of Oper... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of relationships between headquarters, Regional offices, States and the local emergency management community to emergency managers. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing interagency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Rich...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administr... More

Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27, 2012 -- The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) recently presented FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward (bottom row, second from left) with its ?International Network of Women in Emergency Management? honor at a meeting in Orlando, Fla. Ms. Ward was cited for more than three decades of successful service in emergency management leadership at the state and federal levels. Patty Kalla/FEMA

Orlando, Fla., Oct. 27, 2012 -- The International Association of Emerg...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Orlando, FL Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Security Photographs Relating t... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Fairmont, W. Va. , March 6, 2012 -- Working closely with the State of West Virginia's emergency managers, FEMA Public Assistance specialists conduct preliminary damage assessments to gather data and gain situational awareness. In the wake of the recent severe tornado outbreak, some of the infrastructures throughout the state sustained damages caused from flooding and high winds. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Fairmont, W. Va. , March 6, 2012 -- Working close...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Production Date: 03/06/2012 Caption: Fairmont, W. Va. , March 6, 2012 -- Working closely with the State of West Virginia's e... More

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate speaks with Andrew Hower, National Programs' Program Analyst, after a town hall meeting at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center. Administrator Fugate emphasized the point that Mt. Weather's FEMA employees are all skilled Emergency Managers supporting FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time", as well as emphasizing FEMA's national mission of resiliency. Karen Nutini/FEMA

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time" Production Date: 03/09/2012 Caption: Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator C... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator Beth Zimmerman discusses partnership with emergency managers. The conference focuses on leveraging partnerships to identify and implement new strategies and pathways for enhancing comprehensive disaster recovery planning across response and recovery activities. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Associate A... More

Lincroft, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate tours the Joint Field Office (JFO) to receive valuable program updates and critical information from the emergency managers. FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Lincroft, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate tours ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Lincroft, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 28, 2013 -- Emergency Management teams comprised of both federal and state officers strategize at temporary offices called a Joint Field Office (JFO). The JFO serves as a meeting place where emergency managers can innovate and find solutions to complex disaster programs, operations and laws related to the Stafford Act. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 28, 2013 -- Emergency Management teams compris...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Anchorage, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Miscellan... More

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman tours the newly constructed winter camp with Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont. The winter camp will house the responders and emergency managers over the long winter while recovery missions continue. The tents are designed to withstand the cold Alaskan temperatures at -65 degrees below zero. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ DHS leadersh... More

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- The Bureau of Land Management provides home cooked meals for the disaster survivors, emergency managers and those volunteers who will be providing recovery support to individuals who were affected by the severe flooding. FEMA funds the cost of the meals, while the Bureau of Land Management provides skilled labor, which feeds the emergency managers, volunteers and the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- The Bureau of Land Management provide...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 2007 -- The FEMA Community Relations (CR) team of Pricilla Llamas and Stanley Bonczek checking-in with Crawford County Director of Emergency Management Rodger Brodman. Returning from disaster affected areas, FEMA community relations will exchange the latest information with local emergency managers. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 200...

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

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After recent severe tornado's passed through the area, volunteer groups and emergency personnel used this spiritual center to stage supplies and provide medical support to those residents in need. FEMA, The Small Business Administration, and emergency managers are conducting preliminary damage assesments to gather data. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After recent severe tornado...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Services Distribution Center Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After recent severe tornado's passed through the ar... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the Birmingham Joint Field Office, FEMA long term recovery team member John Boyle talks with state and federal emergency managers and visiting members of the Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the Birmingham Joint F... More

Sacramento, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 -- Through FEMA's National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP), a group of emergency managers receive free technical earthquake training in "Rapid Observation of Vulnerability and Estimation of Risk" (ROVER). This hands-on seismic assessment exercise involves inspecting the structural components of the building

Sacramento, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 -- Through FEMA's National Earthquake...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jennifer Lynette City/State: Sacramento, CA Keywords: Earthquake ^ Risk ^ California ^ ROVER ^ NETAP ^ Eart... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- Mary Hudak of FEMA Region IV presents a photo to a group of emergency managers from Korea. The group attended briefings and toured the Regional Response Coordination Center. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- Mary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Korean Emergency Managers Visit Production Date: 05/18/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- Mary Hudak of FEMA Region IV presents a photo to a group of... More

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- New Jersey Small Business Development Center Spokesperson, Elayne McClaine, encourages home and business owners to visit Sam's Club Emergency Preparedness Expo booths to network with Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives and other community-minded emergency managers and learn preparedness techniques for disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- New Jersey Small Business Development C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Edison, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ press conference... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Fugate delivers keynote address at 58th Annual International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference. FEMA photo by Bradley Carroll.

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2010 IAEM Conference Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Fugate delivers keynote address at 58th An... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- FEMA's Jesse Munoz takes questions during his briefing on disaster Response. FEMA Region IV hosted a group of emergency managers from Korea. The group attended four briefings and toured the Regional Response Coordination Center. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- FEMA'...

The original database describes this as: Title: Korean Emergency Managers listen to a briefing at FEMA Region IV Production Date: 05/18/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- FEMA's Jesse Munoz takes q... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , Aug. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX hosts nearly 200 tribal partners, emergency managers, first responders and other state, local and federal officials during the 2012 Preparedness Partnership meeting. Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , Aug. 27, 2012 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Tribal Workshop, Preparedness Partnership Meeting in Oakland, Calif. Production Date: 08/27/2012 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , Aug. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Region I... More

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- A business owner signs up and speaks with New Jersey Small Business Development Center representatives at the Sam's Club Emergency Preparedness Expo. Through this event, home and business owners can network with federal and local emergency managers about responding and recovering from disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- A business owner signs up and speaks wi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Edison, NJ Keywords: emergency management ^ New Jersey ^ Community Outreach ^ sup... More

Santa Fe, N.M., February 5, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made federal disaster aid available to the State of New Mexico to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 23-28, 2013. In order to communicate effectively with the state and local officials, FEMA puts together a temporary facility called a Joint Field Office which allows state, local and federal emergency managers to work together on the recovery efforts. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Santa Fe, N.M., February 5, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Santa Fe, NM Disasters: Santa Clara Pueblo Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4147) D... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IV hosts a group of emergency managers from Korea. The group attended briefings and toured the Regional Response Coordination Center. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Korean Emergency Managers tour a Regional Response Coordination Center Production Date: 05/18/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , May 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IV hosts... More

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- Emergency Managers meet to exchange critical recovery information at the Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA is responding with the State of Alaska to serve those affected by the flooding event and provide program support for those who are eligible. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- Emergency Managers meet to exchange c...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Disaster Of... More

Galena, AK, September 8, 2013 -- FEMA Mass Care Supervisor John Fulton explains to emergency managers the Mass Care mission for the disaster survivors affected by recent flooding. The FEMA Mass Care teams are sleeping in tents in an attempt to mimic the disaster survivors living conditions while assisting those who were impacted from the major flood. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, September 8, 2013 -- FEMA Mass Care Supervisor John Fulton...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 10, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate (L-R) meets with Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano and International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) President, Russell Decker and Executive Director, Beth Armstrong. Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 10, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Admin Fugate meet with IAEM in DC Production Date: 09/10/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 10, 2009 -- FEMA Adminis... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate Administrator Beth Zimmerman discusses the development of the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) and its affect on Response and Recovery to emergency managers. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing interagency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate Administ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Associate... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Media Relations Specialist Rita Egan, is briefed on the locations of damaged areas in Milford by City Recovery Coordinator Bill Richards. FEMA works with local emergency managers to identify areas where FEMA Community Relations Specialists will be sent to provide information to storm survivors. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Media Relations Specialist Rita E...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- Federal, State, and local emergency managers conduct preliminary damage assesments in Logan county after severe tornadoes impacted the community. While assessing the damages, FEMA is working closely with the State of West Virginia, The Small Buisness Administration, and local emergency managers while assessing the damages. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- Federal, Sta...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessments in West Virginia Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- Federal, State, and local emergency manag... More

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- A lake of stranded water still covers the baseball fields hatching a bumper crop of mosquitoes which further stresses the disaster survivors and emergency managers. The major federal disaster, signed by President Obama on June 25, authorizes assistance to individuals and households in Alaska Gateway Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA), Lower Yukon REAA, Yukon Flats REAA, and the Yukon-Koyukuk REAA. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- A lake of stranded water still covers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Debris ^ Mis... More

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- The Area Field Office (AFO) opens as a support function to the Joint Field Office (JFO), which is over 360 miles away. FEMA uses AFO's when the Joint Field Office and the affected areas are not in a commutable distance for emergency managers, thus maximizing relief efforts for disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- The Area Field Office (AFO) opens...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fairbanks, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Feature S... More

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- Glacial silt and standing water remain after a severe flood innundated the town baseball field. The standing water has created a bumber crop of insects which have further added to the stress of the disaster survivors and the emergency managers who are working through the recovery steps. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- Glacial silt and standing water remai...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Debris ^ Fea... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe flooding deposited a thick layer of mud in this community. Emergency managers are looking for solutions to mitigate this repetitive water ponding against the levee. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Bombay B...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mud deposit at Bombay Beach in California Production Date: 03/15/2010 Caption: Bombay Beach, Calif. , March 15, 2010 -- Recent heavy rains and severe flooding... More

[Tropical Storm Fay] Rockledge, FL, August 22, 2008 -- Florida's State Secretary, Mike Sole, Department of Environmental Protection and State Surgeon General, Ana Viamonte, Department of Health address local, state and federal emergency managers at the Brevard County Emergency Operation Center, offering guidance and thanking them for their ongoing efforts with Tropical Storm Fay. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Rockledge, FL, August 22, 2008 -- Florida's Stat...

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

Flooding - Mandan, N. D. , July 6, 2011 -- Resident asking a question at a Town Hall meeting in Mandan, North Dakota. Town hall meetings are a valuable way for emergency managers and local officials to answer questions from concerned citizens after a disaster. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Mandan, N. D. , July 6, 2011 -- Resident asking a question ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Town Hall meeting in Mandan, North Dakota Production Date: 07/06/2011 Caption: Mandan, N. D. , July 6, 2011 -- Resident asking a question at a Town Hall meetin... More

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After tornadoes and flat line winds passed through this community, FEMA and it's partners assess the damages. FEMA is documenting the damages to the community and providing the data to emergency managers for response and recovery efforts. Adam duBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After tornadoes and flat li...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage to Homes in West Virginia Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After tornadoes and flat line winds passed through this ... More

Eagle National Park, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Emergency Managers must fly to remote regions in bush planes along the Yukon Riparian corridors to conduct response and recovery measures for those affected from the recent flooding. Traversing the Yukon National Preserve is risky business with fierce updrafts and thermals caused by the enormous mountian ranges. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle National Park, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Emergency Managers must f...

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

Fort Yukon, Alaska, July 6, 2013 -- Moments after learning that the emergency managers were flying through a new fire plume called the Stuart Creek no. 2 fire, the emergency managers react to all of the bush fires that crop up along the flight path. FEMA is responding and has a team in place working with the State of Alaska and the designated Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAA's) and disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Fort Yukon, Alaska, July 6, 2013 -- Moments after learning that the em...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fort Yukon, AK Disaster Types: Fire ^ Flooding Categories: Disaster Officials ^ M... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 10, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate (r) meets with Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano (red jacket) and International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) President, Russell Decker and Executive Director, Beth Armstrong. Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 10, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Secretary and FEMA Administrator meet with IAEM in DC Production Date: 09/10/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 10, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator, Cr... More

Salinas, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2009 -- To test swift response to an unexpected disaster in Puerto Rico, FEMA joined the PR State Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard Bureau, U. S. Department of Defense Northern Command, and other federal, state and local emergency managers in the "Vigilant Guard Exercise". The Vigilant Guard aims to assess the response capabilities of all the participating agencies and organizations to a simulated 7. 0 earthquake scenario in the southern region of the island. In this photo Caribbean Area Division Director, Alejandro De La Campa during press conference. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Salinas, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2009 -- To test swift response to an u...

The original database describes this as: Title: Press conference in Puerto Rico Production Date: 03/25/2009 Caption: Salinas, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2009 -- To test swift response to an unexpected disaster i... More

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of relationships between headquarters, Regional offices, States and the local emergency management community to emergency managers. The opening session of the Individual Assistance (IA) emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing inter-agency coordination, and leveraging lessons learned to deliver disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Rich...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administr... More

Baltimore, Md. , September 22, 2010 -- Baltimore,MD, September 22,2010-Marcie Roth, FEMA's point person for the 2010 Inclusive Emergency Management National Capacity Building Training Conference in Baltimore, MD, welcomes the state and federal emergency managers as well as representative of various disability rights groups to the conference. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Baltimore, Md. , September 22, 2010 -- Baltimore,MD, September 22,2010...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Marcie Roth at FEMA Disability Conference in Maryland Production Date: 09/22/2010 Caption: Baltimore, Md. , September 22, 2010 -- Baltimore,MD, Septembe... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate meets with H. E. Khaled Abdulla Al Mansoori, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) International Council President at the IAEM 58th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2010 IAEM Conference Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate meets with H. E. Khaled Abdul... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the Birmingham Joint Field Office, FEMA Long Term Recovery team member John Zakian talks with state and federal emergency managers and visiting members of the Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the Birmingham Joint F... More

Earthquake - Pago Pago, American Samoa, March 28, 2012 -- Through FEMA's National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP), a group of engineers, emergency managers, contractors, government employees, and others from American Samoa receive free technical earthquake training in "Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazard" (FEMA 154), "Procedures for Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings" (ATC-20), "Rapid Observation of Vulnerability and Estimation of Risk" (ROVER), and "Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage" (FEMA E-74). One hands-on exercise involves inspecting the non-structural components of the facility.

Earthquake - Pago Pago, American Samoa, March 28, 2012 -- Through FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hands-On Technical Earthquake Training in American Samoa Production Date: 03/28/2012 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, March 28, 2012 -- Through FEMA's Natio... More

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Air travel is the only method of transport for emergency managers who work to reach the disaster communities and provide the residents with recovery measures. FEMA is working through the State of Alaska to transport key emergency managers to help those who are in need of disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Air travel is the only method of tr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fairbanks, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster ... More

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman greets camp chef David Rife with a fist bump at the newly constructed winter camp mess hall. The winter camp mess hall will feed the responders and emergency managers over the long winter while recovery missions continue. The tents are designed to withstand the cold Alaskan temperatures at -65 degrees below zero. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Off... More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Aug. 18, 2013 -- A Long Beach Island resident speaks with Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Group Supervisor, Kathleen Rhodes, about different ways homeowners can mitigate disasters at the Long Beach Island Arts Festival. The Federal Emergency Management Agency initiates mitigation activities, works with state, and local emergency managers to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Aug. 18, 2013 -- A Long Beach Island residen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. community hurricane sandy... More

FEMA Winter Camp, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman tours the newly constructed winter camp, which will house the responders and emergency managers over the long winter while recovery mission continue. The tents are designed to withstand cold temperatures at minus 65 degrees below zero. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

FEMA Winter Camp, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Admini...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Officials ^ Emergency Shelt... More

[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 11, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison (L red tie) is joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Michael Chertoff (c) and FEMA Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson (r) as they conduct a Video Tele-Conference with local, state and federal emergency managers and was joined by President George Bush. The VTC was coordination on Hurricane Ike. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 11, 2008 -- FEMA Administra...

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

Salinas, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2009 -- To test swift response to an unexpected disaster in Puerto Rico, FEMA joined the PR State Emergency Management Agency, the National Guard Bureau, U. S. Department of Defense Northern Command, and other federal, state and local emergency managers in the "Vigilant Guard Exercise". The Vigilant Guard aims to assess the response capabilities of all the participating agencies and organizations to a simulated 7. 0 earthquake scenario in the southern region of the island. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Salinas, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2009 -- To test swift response to an u...

The original database describes this as: Title: Press Conference in Puerto Rico Production Date: 03/25/2009 Caption: Salinas, Puerto Rico, March 25, 2009 -- To test swift response to an unexpected disaster i... More

Emmitsburg, Md. , June 5, 2009 -- ( L to R) - Robert Shea, Associate Deputy Administrator of FEMA, Larry Decker, President, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), Beth Armstrong, Executive Director, IAEM, W. Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, pose for a photograph at the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) mid-year meeting at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Md. FEMA/Daniel Schmidt

Emmitsburg, Md. , June 5, 2009 -- ( L to R) - Robert Shea, Associate D...

The original database describes this as: Title: International Association of Emergency Managers Mid-year meeting Production Date: 06/05/2009 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , June 5, 2009 -- ( L to R) - Robert Shea... More

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- AmeriCorps member Sarah Tomt waits on the tarmac as more members, emergency managers and resources are flown into the remote village to assist with recovery efforts. FEMA is responding with teams and resources into the affected communities after a severe ice jam flooded the Yukon River during the spring melt. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- AmeriCorps member Sarah Tomt waits on...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Disaster Of... More

Alaska, September 4, 2013 -- Athabaskan Tribal Chief Jessica Boyle talks with emergency managers inside the temporary medical facility. The temporary medical facility will serve as the primary medical treatment facility for the community members while the new medical facility is under construction. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Alaska, September 4, 2013 -- Athabaskan Tribal Chief Jessica Boyle tal...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Alaska State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Bryan Fisher gives little Bryce Sharp a tangerine as a gift while visiting the tribal villages as a gesture of good will. Teams of emergency managers are on the ground inspecting the progress of the mitigation effort that relocated a community to higher ground. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Alaska State Coordinating Officer (SCO)...

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

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- Bureau of Land Management Barbara Andoun works with the Salvation Army to provide meals to disaster survivors, emergency managers and those volunteers who will be providing recovery support to individuals who were affected by the severe flooding. FEMA funds the cost of the meals, while the Bureau of Land Management provides skilled labor, which feeds the emergency managers, volunteers and the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- Bureau of Land Management Barbara And...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Disaster Of... More

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Private Sector Specialist Pamela Mason, speaks at a press conference for the Sam's Club Emergency Preparedness Expo. This event allows home and business owners to network with community-minded emergency managers to learn how to prepare for disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Pri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Edison, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ Community ... More

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn (C) is briefed by Alaska State Emergency Management Specialist Karl Edwards (L) regarding recovery measures. The emergency managers were preparing for a press availability to get the word out about the recovery measures underway. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FC...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 20:50:19 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 2007 -- Crawford County, Ohio Emergency Manager Tim Flock briefing FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members Marilyn Cortes and Choudhry Hussain. FEMA community relations staff assist local emergency managers in the rapid and accurate delivery of both local and FEMA disaster related information. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 30, 200...

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

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses the importance of the relationship between Federal, State, and local emergency managers. The ESF 6 Individual Assistance conference is held in an attempt to share information on programs, initiatives and leverage lessons learned to emergency management officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/27/2010 in California Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrat... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010 -- FEMA booth participation at the 58th Annual International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference. FEMA/Bradley Carroll

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2010 IAEM Conference Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: San Antonio, Texas, November 2, 2010 -- FEMA booth participation at the 58th Annual International Ass... More

Tornado - Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry McDuffey, the emergency managers for the city of Anadarko and Caddo County, point out damaged areas for Dennis Smith, a community relations specialist with the FEMA. Smith and others walked door-to-door, urging homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the deadly storms and tornadoes that struck May 22-25 to apply to for disaster assistance. Susan Bishop/OEM

Tornado - Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Earl Armstrong taken on 06/20/2011 in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/20/2011 Caption: Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry M... More

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- At the Charleston Air National Guard Armory, Frank Ferreira, FEMA External Affairs Officer briefs staff about the preliminary damage assessment tour with the state. After severe tornadoes passed through the area, the emergency managers are exercising the Assess, Inspect, and Report (AIR) concept providing community relations, pubic information, hazard mitigation, individual assistance, public assistance, and small business disaster operations support to the communities affected. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- At the Charleston Air Natio...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Briefing in West Virginia Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- At the Charleston Air National Guard Armo... More

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-March 9, 2012 - FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate speaks with Earl Boehl, Mt. Weather's O&M Production Control Branch Chief, and Sheryl Tolliver, Administrative Specialist, after a town hall meeting at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center. Mr. Fugate emphasized the point that Mt. Weather's FEMA employees are all skilled Emergency Managers supporting FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time", as well as emphasizing FEMA's national mission of resiliency. Karen Nutini/FEMA

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-March 9, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time" Production Date: 03/09/2012 Caption: Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-Ma... More

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-March 9, 2012 - FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate speaks with Earl Boehl, Mt. Weather's O&M Production Control Branch Chief, and Sheryl Tolliver, Administrative Specialist, after a town hall meeting at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center. Mr. Fugate emphasized the point Mt. Weather's FEMA employees are all skilled Emergency Managers supporting FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time", as well as emphasizing FEMA's national mission of resiliency. Karen Nutini/FEMA

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-March 9, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time" Production Date: 03/09/2012 Caption: Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-Ma... More

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-March 9, 2012 - FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate spoke at a town hall meeting at Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center to reinforce that Mt. Weather's FEMA employees are all skilled Emergency Managers. The meeting focused on FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time", as well as FEMA's national mission of resiliency. Karen Nutini/FEMA

Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-March 9, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all disasters, all the time" Production Date: 03/09/2012 Caption: Mount Weather, Va. , March 9, 2012 -- Mount Weather, VA-Ma... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , Sep. 6, 2012 -- Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy points out potential problem areas on a map with AIR (Assess, Inform, Report) Mission team lead Glenda Wright. The AIR Mission gives local emergency managers more people on the ground to quickly identify problems. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , Sep. 6, 2012 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Emergency managers work with FEMA AIR Mission specialists Production Date: 09/06/2012 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , Sep. 6, 2012 -- Harrison County Emergency Man... More

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- In remote areas of the Yukon River, cell phone and internet communication are sparse. The Rapid Communication Ultra High Frequency satellite receiver is a key tool for emergency managers to operate recovery efforts to those affected by recent severe flooding. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from flooding that occurred from May 17 to June 11, 2013. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- In remote areas of the Yukon River, c...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Miscellaneou... More

Circle, AK, September 4, 2013 -- The California Mennonites meet with emergency managers and tribal representatives during the construction of this replacement home after the disaster survivor decided to move up to higher ground away from the floodplain. The home was relocated to higher ground after severe floods destroyed the previous structure and the homeowners opted to move out of harms way and mitigate the loss of life and property with a FEMA grant and volunteer labor coordinated by FEMA. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Circle, AK, September 4, 2013 -- The California Mennonites meet with e...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Circle, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Fairbanks, Alaska, May 21, 2014 -- FEMA provides logistical support to Emergency Managers deployed deep into the interior of Alaska from an Area Field Office (AFO). Centrally located, the AFO can better serve the disaster survivors, FEMA and the State of Alaska with logistics and resources. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Fairbanks, Alaska, May 21, 2014 -- FEMA provides logistical support to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-26 23:24:38 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fairbanks, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Cate... More

Anchorage, Ark., May 15, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a Joint Field Office (JFO) in the State of Alaska to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts by severe storms and flooding. In order to communicate effectively with the state and local officials, FEMA creates a temporary facility called a JFO which allows state, local and federal emergency managers to work together on the recovery efforts. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Anchorage, Ark., May 15, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Secur...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-15 21:46:32 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Con... More

Team leaders 1Lt. Robert Parmenter (left) and 1Lt.

Team leaders 1Lt. Robert Parmenter (left) and 1Lt.

Team leaders 1Lt. Robert Parmenter (left) and 1Lt. Tracy Mankins are all smiles after competing in the Level-A Olympics at Exercise Global Dragon 2019, held at Guardian Centers of Georgia, Perry, Ga., June 3, 2... More

Master Sgt. Lyndsey Barclay, a 147th Attack Wing emergency

Master Sgt. Lyndsey Barclay, a 147th Attack Wing emergency

Master Sgt. Lyndsey Barclay, a 147th Attack Wing emergency manager, adjusts his mask as he dons his Level-A suit during a Level-A Olympics held during Exercise Global Dragon 2019, at Guardian Centers of Georgia... More

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