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Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps workers are conducting Applicant Assistance Interviews. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance assists eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #1...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: IA FEMA Corps DRC interview ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA ^... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Member Kristy Bouchard at the reception desk describing the services provided to survivors of Sandy at the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center.  FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sean Kerr/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Member Kristy Bouchard at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sean Kerr City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ CR ^ Mary Sim... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This is the insignia of a FEMA Corps worker at FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14 where FEMA Corps workers are conducting Applicant Assistance Interviews to help eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This is the insignia of a FEMA Corp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA Corps DRC ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps Disasters: New Yor... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Members of FEMA Corps are assisting residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.  A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Union Beach, NJ., one of the hardest hit shore towns in New Jersey. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Members of FEMA Corps are assistin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA Corps New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Union Beach DRC res... More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Outreach Team pauses at the waters edge to reflect on the fact that Hurricane Sandy's storm surge was more than 10 feet high in this area. The CR Team, FEMA Corps members Saul Korzenecki and Dane Gellerup, FEMA CR Specialist Juanita Manley, and Team Lead Mike Dunn are here to do door-to-door outreach to inform survivors of available FEMA disaster services.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Out...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: CR FEMA Corps outreach Hurricane Sandy ^ Outreach ^ FEMA... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This is the FEMA Corps shoulder insignia of a FEMA Corps worker at FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14 where FEMA Corps workers are conducting Applicant Assistance Interviews to help eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover.  FEMA Corps is a collaborative operation between FEMA and AmeriCorps. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This is the FEMA Corps shoulder ins...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA Corps IA: DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA: DRC Disasters:... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member Casey Stewart checks in survivors of Hurricane Sandy to the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center as well as answers questions about assistance available through FEMA. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sean Kerr/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member Casey Stewart checks...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sean Kerr City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ CR ^ breezy p... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 ΓÇô FEMA's Community Relations Teams, FEMA Corps, and the Fire Department of New York City, gather at the Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to help support The National Guard in the health and wellness checks operation at Floyd Bennett Field.  Photo by Geralda Calixte

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 ΓÇô FEMA's Community Relations Teams, FE...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Geralda Calixte City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ CR ^ Ma... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps team lead Shane Snyder confers with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Carey Worthen. The Corps team consists of nine members and are involved with Applicant Assistance Interviews. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #1...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: DRC DRC Manager IA FEMA Corps ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA... More

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

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

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

Queens, N.Y., May 7, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets with FEMA Corps Members  to speak about the past, present and future of FEMA Corps and their integration within FEMA.  Kevin Anderson/FEMA  Corps

Queens, N.Y., May 7, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kevin Anderson City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from New York City, answers a question about disaster assistance before the start of a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

Des Plaines, Ill., April 30, 2013 --A house swollen by flood waters from the nearby Des Plains river has been gutted from the basement to the first floor to prevent the dispersement of mold and other complications. Many homes, businesses and roads were damaged and compromised due to severe flash flooding on April 18 and more than 7 inches of rain fell in parts of northeast and central Illinois. Bryan Adams/ FEMA Corps

Des Plaines, Ill., April 30, 2013 --A house swollen by flood waters fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Bryan Adams City/State: Des Plaines, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Individual Ass... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Jamie Flynn of FEMA Corps talks with Todd Milbrath and Susan Orlich, both survivors of the tornado that hit Moore, OK on May 20, 2013. Jamie is a member of the Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) are going into affected neighborhoods to provide information and give residents an opportunity to register for disaster assistance. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Jamie Flynn of FEMA Corps talks with Tod...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: FEMACorps Moore Oklahoma Registration Assistance DSAT Disast... More

East Peoria, Ill., December 8, 2013 -- Dawn Cook, Tazewell County Emergency Management Agency Director, second from left, speaks to FEMA Corps and Disaster Services Applicant Teams at a local Disaster Recovery Center to discuss plans for targeting residents who are in need of federal assistance.  Local residents with questions about assistance are encouraged to visit the center.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

East Peoria, Ill., December 8, 2013 -- Dawn Cook, Tazewell County Emer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: East Peoria, IL Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and T... More

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Ward and Deputy Regional Administrator Karen Armes welcome members of FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Blue 1' to the Region IX Headquarters.  FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC-FEMA Corps) that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Ward a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: fema corps nccc americorps nccc-fema sacramento class 1 I... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Brittany Bieler is providing on-site registration for this storm survivor whose home was destroyed by the deadly May 20 tornado. DSAT can provide recovery information and as shown here, actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: registration Individual Assistance debris DSAT FEMA Corps ... More

Louisville, CO,September 30, 2013--A FEMA  Corps member unloads bottles of water at a former Sam's Club store.  Walmart, which owns Sam's Club, is allowing FEMA Corps and Americorps members to use the building as a temporary shelter. Americorps and FEMA Corps members are working with other FEMA personnel to provide assistance to residence and businesses affected by the recent storms.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Louisville, CO,September 30, 2013--A FEMA Corps member unloads bottle...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Louisville, CO Keywords: FEMA ^ Louisville ^ Colorado ^ Americorp ^ Walmart ^ FEMA ... More

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on April 10, 2014 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of FEMA, acknowledge the contributions of FEMA over three and a half decades, and provide FEMA employees with a better understanding of how emergency management operations have evolved to become the mission we support today.  Selected guests spoke on the past, present, and future of emergency management.  The discussion was moderated by Joshua Batkin (Director of External Affairs) and included Wayne Blanchard (former EMI professor), Francis X. McCarthy (analyst in Emergency Management Policy), Jessica Stewart (Recovery Directorate), Rita Andryushchenko (former FEMA Corps and current Response Directorate National Planning Cadre Management), and Sean M. Jolliff (FEMA Corps)

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on Apr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-10 13:32:05 UTC Photographer Name: Matthew Harmon Keywords: FEMA 35th Anniversary Event ^ JPGs Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency ... More

New York, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2014— FEMA Region II Administrator Jerome Hatfield (right) takes a group photo of FEMA Corps team Otter 2 at the 11th Annual National Preparedness month. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2014— FEMA Region II Administrator Jerome Hat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-05 14:30:18 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ Herald Square ^ Jerome Hatfield ^ NYC OEM ^ Preparathon Disast... More

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on April 10, 2014 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of FEMA, acknowledge the contributions of FEMA over three and a half decades, and provide FEMA employees with a better understanding of how emergency management operations have evolved to become the mission we support today.  Selected guests spoke on the past, present, and future of emergency management.  The discussion was moderated by Joshua Batkin (Director of External Affairs) and included Wayne Blanchard (former EMI professor), Francis X. McCarthy (analyst in Emergency Management Policy), Jessica Stewart (Recovery Directorate), Rita Andryushchenko (former FEMA Corps and current Response Directorate National Planning Cadre Management), and Sean M. Jolliff (FEMA Corps)

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on Apr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-10 14:21:28 UTC Photographer Name: Matthew Harmon Keywords: FEMA 35th Anniversary Event ^ JPGs Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency ... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Moses Sunbeam, a FEMA Corps member assists a resident at a Disaster Recovery Center in Union Beach, NJ while Shea Douglas, another FEMA Corps member listens. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Moses Sunbeam, a FEMA Corps member...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps New Jersey Hurricane Sandy DRC Union Beac... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Lisa Virger and Ashley Harried, two FEMA Corpsmembers, take a break during a period of intense briefings before deployment to a Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA has made a concerted effort to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic young workers to the agency. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Lisa Virger and Ashley Harried, two F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ sandy ^ FEMA Corps ^ AmeriCorps Disasters: New York Hur... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Pam Genovese serves food to FEMA Corps member Qunicy Kennedy aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge.  The vessel has provided accommodations for FEMA Corps and Surge Capacity Force who have responded to Hurricane Sandy.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Pam Genovese serves food to FEMA Corps...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, many homes of the survivors are without basic life needs such as water, food, and warm clothing, and FEMA along with other national, state, and local agencies set up Disaster Recovery Centers to provide these basic necessities. This center, at the hockey rink on Magnolia Blvd in Long Beach is one such center. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Due to the destruction caused by Hu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Members Casey Stewart, Lizz Locke and Victoria Lomas check in disaster survivors at the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sean Kerr/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Members Casey Stewart, Lizz...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sean Kerr City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Flooding ^ Hurricane ^ sandy ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ winter storm... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A member of the FEMA Corps hands an information flyer to an employee of a local business in Atlantic City, NJ.  FEMA Corps members are assisting with FEMA Community Relations specialist to provide information to residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A member of the FEMA Corps hands ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps New Jersey Hurricane Sandy assistance ^... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Members Nateanna Schrankler and Kristy Bouchard help coordinate operations at the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center in response to Sandy.  Photo by Sean Kerr/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Members Nateanna Schrankler...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sean Kerr City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Flooding ^ Hurricane ^ sandy ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ winter storm... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate visited the Disaster Recovery Center in Rockaway, New York City where he briefed FEMA Corps members on the role of FEMA during a disaster. Photo by Geralda Calixte/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate visite...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Geralda Calixte City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Fugate ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Neighborhood Task Force Initiative members take to the field to meet with residents in Rockaway and Breezy Point, NY to address ongoing and unmet needs. By combining the forces of several departments and technology in the field, including Community Relations, Individual Assistance, FEMA Corps and volunteer agencies, FEMA is able to immediately assist Hurricane Sandy survivors who may still be lacking in aid information and resources. Several local business, including coffee shops and medical facilities, are in use as public outreach centers where survivors can have needs and concerns addressed directly by FEMA personnel. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Neighborhood Task Force Init...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Purvis, Miss., March 6, 2013 -- Brynn Parsons of the FEMA Corps signs out equipment in the Logistics Section at the Joint Field Office.  FEMA Corps members are working in the Joint Field Office, gaining exposure to all kinds of support functions that are part of disaster recovery.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Purvis, Miss., March 6, 2013 -- Brynn Parsons of the FEMA Corps signs ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Purvis, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 --New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 --New York Federal Coordinating Officer (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

El Reno, OK, November 13, 2013 -- FEMA Corps team members Ashley Cutter (left) and Samson Leonard (right) review responses to a disaster damage survey. At the request of the City of El Reno, FEMA Corps Hickory 3 visited area businesses to obtain information that the city may use to determine remaining unmet needs from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding May 18 through June 2, 2013. FEMA Corps is helping National Disaster Recovery Support (NDRS) in Oklahoma. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

El Reno, OK, November 13, 2013 -- FEMA Corps team members Ashley Cutte...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ NCCC ^ Oklahoma ^ disaster recovery ^ DR-4017 ^ El Reno ^ ... More

Fort Collins, Colo., October 16, 2013 -- Denver Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) deploys a inflatable satellite dish in support of Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) working in the isolated community of Big Elk Meadows to register disaster survivors.  Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

Fort Collins, Colo., October 16, 2013 -- Denver Mobile Emergency Respo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger City/State: Fort Collins, Colorado Keywords: Flood ^ FEMA Corps ^ DSAT Disasters: Colorado ... More

Oakland, Calif., April 24, 2013 -- From the offices of FEMA Region IX, Administrator Nancy Ward and Deputy Administrator Karen Armes enjoy a few laughs during Staff Appreciation Day.  During this year's recognition ceremony eight FEMA employees representing each Division were presented with the Outstanding Employee of 2012 award.  Five Administrative Assistants were also recognized for their contributions.  Chris Couch/FEMA Corps

Oakland, Calif., April 24, 2013 -- From the offices of FEMA Region IX,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Categories: Ceremony Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergenc... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Hayley Taylor and Peridot Rogers-Laston speak with a May 20 tornado survivor, as Samaritan's Purse volunteers prepare to move debris. DSAT does door-to-door outreach to find potentially underserved survivors, encourage them to register, and can even do on site registration for FEMA Individual Assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DSAT FEMA Corps damage destroyed homes Individual Assistan... More

El Reno, OK, November 13, 2013 -- FEMA Corps team members Samson Leonard (left) and Emily Reece (right) speak with Roman Bugaj of MMV Mixmaster and review his responses to a disaster damage survey. At the request of the City of El Reno, FEMA Corps Hickory 3 visited area businesses to obtain information that the city may use to determine remaining unmet needs from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding May 18 through June 2, 2013. FEMA Corps is helping National Disaster Recovery Support (NDRS) in Oklahoma. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

El Reno, OK, November 13, 2013 -- FEMA Corps team members Samson Leona...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ NCCC ^ Oklahoma ^ disaster recovery ^ DR-4017 ^ El Reno ^ ... More

Queens, N.Y., May 7, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets with FEMA Corps Members  to speak about the past, present and future of FEMA Corps and their integration within FEMA.  Kevin Anderson/FEMA  Corps

Queens, N.Y., May 7, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kevin Anderson City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Ana Canizales registers a disaster survivor for disaster assistance in the Whispering Oaks area of Moore. The area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Ana Canizales registe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ survivors Disaster Typ... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, uses her tablet computer to help a resident affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion register for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Miller and Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, worked together in neighborhoods affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agency ^ dis... More

El Reno, OK, November 13, 2013 -- FEMA Corps team members pose for a group photo after reviewing responses to a disaster damage survey. At the request of the City of El Reno, FEMA Corps Hickory 3 visited area businesses to obtain information that the city may use to determine remaining unmet needs from severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding May 18 through June 2, 2013. FEMA Corps is helping National Disaster Recovery Support (NDRS) in Oklahoma. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

El Reno, OK, November 13, 2013 -- FEMA Corps team members pose for a g...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma ^ disaster recovery ^ DR-4017 ^ El Reno ^ El Reno... More

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Members of FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Blue 1' show off their team cheer for FEMA Region IX senior staff.  FEMA Corps is a partnership between FEMA and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC-FEMA) that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Members of FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Bl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: americorps nccc-fema fema corps sacramento class 1 I Cat... More

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Members of FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Blue 1' show off their team cheer for FEMA Region IX senior staff.  FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC-FEMA) that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Members of FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Bl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: americorps nccc-fema fema corps sacramento class 1 I Cat... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, and Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, answer questions for a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps Federal Emergency Management Agency Samantha ... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Chris Couch and FEMA DSAT Lead Jerry Grigsby electronically check addresses as they do door-to-door outreach to find May 31 tornado survivors who may not know how to register for FEMA disaster services, and they can register them on the spot.  George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistan...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: DSAT Individual Assistance registration ^ Individual ass... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist in the tornado stricken Westmoor neighborhood. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist in the tornado str...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Damage ^ Home ^ Tornado ^ moore ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma Disa... More

Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- Members of FEMA Corps' Team "Tundra 1" listen as a team member discusses the importance of a family communications plan for disaster preparedness to students at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- Members of FEMA Corps' Team "Tundra 1...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-24 10:21:16 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: School ^ presentation ^ Ready ^ FEMA Corps ^ strong ^ Go kit ^ steady Disasters: N... More

Portland, Ore., July 19, 2014 ; These brothers use teamwork to gather and transport 100lbs of disaster supplies at the Portland Disaster Relief Trials

Portland, Ore., July 19, 2014 ; These brothers use teamwork to gather ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-19 13:35:42 UTC Photographer Name: Mary Beth O'leary Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Community Relations ^ FEMA Corps ^ Special Event P... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Prior to visiting areas of Nassau County which were hard-hit by Hurricane Sandy, Rick Dickson orients members of FEMA Surge, FEMA Corps, and FEMA Community Relations on the focus of the day's work. FEMA is working to identify survivors who qualify for FEMA benefits. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Prior to visiting areas of Nassau Coun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Seaford, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Fl... More

Anniston, Ala., Oct. 17, 2012 -- The second FEMA Corps class of 231 students from the AmeriCorps Vinton, Iowa, campus graduates from training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. A total of 462 Corps members have graduated from the training to date. Upon graduation, members deploy in teams of ten to their service assignments around the country

Anniston, Ala., Oct. 17, 2012 -- The second FEMA Corps class of 231 st...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo City/State: Anniston, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Corps ^ CDP ^ FEMACorps ^ graduation ^ Domestic P... More

Washington, D. C. , March 13, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate speaks with AmeriCorps volunteers following the announcement of FEMA Corps, a new partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service and FEMA. The partnership is designed to strengthen the nation's ability to respond to and recover from disasters while expanding career opportunities for young people. Photo by Brittany Trotter/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , March 13, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate speaks with AmeriCorps Volunteers Production Date: 03/13/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , March 13, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator... More

Serino visits FEMA Corps Quarters on ship

Serino visits FEMA Corps Quarters on ship

Deputy Administrator Richard Serino visits the US Merchant Corps ship Enterprise where a number of FEMA Corps members are housed. Innovative housing solutions are part of the training. (Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA)

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Ward and Deputy Regional Administrator Karen Armes welcome members of FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Blue 1' to the Region IX Headquarters where they will be working for the next five weeks.  FEMA Corps is a partnership between FEMA and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC-FEMA Corps) that dedicates a unit of service corps members specifically to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery

Oakland, Calif., March 27, 2013 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Ward a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: nccc-fema fema corps americorps nccc sacramento pacific r... More

Des Plaines, Ill., April 30, 2013 -- Covered in mud and silt, contents in a flooded basement wait to be removed. Many homes, businesses and roads were damaged and compromised due to severe flash flooding on April 18 and more than 7 inches of rain fell which caused the Des Plains river to overflow its banks. Bryan Adams/ FEMA Corps

Des Plaines, Ill., April 30, 2013 -- Covered in mud and silt, contents...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Bryan Adams City/State: Des Plaines, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Debris ^ Misce... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps, Caitland Stanbro and FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team member, Helaine Kephart canvas tornado stricken neighborhoods of Moore, Oklahoma. The team members are providing critical disaster related information to the survivors of an F5 tornado that struck on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps, Caitland Stanbro and FEMA Di...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ sur... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Hayley Taylor and Peridot Rogers-Laston speak with a May 20 tornado survivor. DSAT does door-to-door outreach to find potentially underserved survivors, encourage them to register, and can even do on site registration for FEMA Individual Assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DSAT damage destroyed homes Individual Assistance registra... More

Queens, N.Y., May 10, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members, in Forest Hills, take part in a Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) training exercise.  DSATs are streamlining FEMA's registration process by using iPads and cell phones to register disaster survivors on the spot. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., May 10, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members, in Forest Hills, tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ registration ^ disaster survivor... More

Freehold, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 --Naomi  Eshleman plots the location of a tree in Freehold on her GPS that may need to be removed due to storm damage from the winds of Hurricane Sandy last October.  Each tree must be inspected and plotted to make certain that size requirements are met in order to obtain reimbursement from FEMA's debris removal program for public entities.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Freehold, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 --Naomi Eshleman plots the location of ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Freehold, NJ Keywords: Public Assistance ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ high wind... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Oklahoma residents enter a mobile consulate office in the Cross Roads Mall in Moore. FEMA provided support at the site in the form of disaster assistance information and mitigation booths. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Oklahoma residents enter a mobile consul...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ homes ^ Mobile Consulat... More

Albany Park, Ill., April 29, 2013 --Vilente Grutinez, Albany Park resident responds to important questions about the flood damage to his home. FEMA, the Illinois Emergency Management and the Small Business Administration conducted Preliminary Damage Assessments to determine whether a disaster declaration was needed for Illinois. Many homes, businesses and roads were damaged and compromised due to severe flash flooding on April 18 and more than 7 inches of rain fell in parts of northeast and central Illinois. Bryan Adams/ FEMA Corps

Albany Park, Ill., April 29, 2013 --Vilente Grutinez, Albany Park resi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Bryan Adams City/State: Albany Park, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Federal Partne... More

"Denver, Colorado November 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members Kevin  ""KJ"" Mosley worked with Mitigation on the Colorado flood.  Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA"

"Denver, Colorado November 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members Kevin ""KJ""...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger City/State: Denver, Colorado Disasters: Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mu... More

Longmont, CO, October 7, 2013--A FEMA Corps member enjoys a moment with a resident of Loveland, CO and his dog at the Disaster Recovery Center in Longmont, CO. The man was waiting for a friend whose home was damaged when flood waters hit the town of Lyons where she lives. FEMA Corps and other FEMA specialists are working together to provide assistance to residents affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Longmont, CO, October 7, 2013--A FEMA Corps member enjoys a moment wit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Longmont, CO Keywords: Flooding ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ Colorado ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ L... More

Queens, N.Y., May 10, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members, in Forest Hills, take part in a Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) training exercise.  DSATs are streamlining FEMA's registration process by using iPads and cell phones to register disaster survivors on the spot. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., May 10, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members, in Forest Hills, tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ registration ^ disaster survivor... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. Kevin Anderson/FEMA  Corps

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kevin Anderson City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Neighborhood Task Force Initiative members take to the field to meet with residents in Rockaway and Breezy Point, NY to address ongoing and unmet needs. By combining the forces of several departments and technology in the field, including Community Relations, Individual Assistance, FEMA Corps and volunteer agencies, FEMA is able to immediately assist Hurricane Sandy survivors who may still be lacking in aid information and resources. Several local business, including coffee shops and medical facilities, are in use as public outreach centers where survivors can have needs and concerns addressed directly by FEMA personnel. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Neighborhood Task Force Init...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Greeley, Colo., September 223, 2013 -- Vice President Joe Biden thanks FEMA Corps members at the Disaster Recovery Center at the Island Grove Exhibition Center in Greeley on Monday afternoon. Biden took a aerial tour of the flood damage. Michael Rieger/FEMA

Greeley, Colo., September 223, 2013 -- Vice President Joe Biden thanks...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Disaster Recovery Center ^ FEMA Corps ^ Presidential Vi... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist, Patrick McGinn provides disaster information to residents in the Whispering Oaks neighborhood. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist, Patrick McGinn pr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ survivors Disaster Types: Torna... More

"Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- FEMA Corps gives a presentation on disaster preparedness to students at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Members of Team ""Tundra 1"" show some of the items a family should include in a disaster preparedness ""Go Kit"". K.C.Wilsey/FEMA"

"Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- FEMA Corps gives a presentation on d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-24 09:18:49 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: School ^ presentation ^ Ready ^ FEMA Corps ^ strong ^ Go kit ^ steady Disasters: N... More

Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- FEMA Corps' team "Tundra 1" members, Nathan Krekelberg and team leader Chip Hennessy, show students what items families should include in an emergency preparedness kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- FEMA Corps' team "Tundra 1" members, ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-24 10:04:58 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: School ^ presentation ^ Ready ^ FEMA Corps ^ strong ^ Go kit ^ steady Disasters: N... More

Members of FEMA Corps pose outside the Center for Domestic Preparedness

Members of FEMA Corps pose outside the Center for Domestic Preparednes...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-09 10:04:53 UTC Photographer Name: Benjamin Crossley Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Kansas City, MO September 10, 2014 -- Brytani Anderson participates in a demonstration at a ReadyCampus event on the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC) campus. ReadyCampus is a partnership between universities and FEMA Region VII which combines local first responders, national emergency-oriented non-governmental organizations, and community partners in an open and engaging atmosphere with college students. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt)

Kansas City, MO September 10, 2014 -- Brytani Anderson participates in...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-10 12:42:31 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Kansas City, Missouri Keywords: College ^ fair ^ kansas city ^ Missouri ^ Prepare... More

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on April 10, 2014 to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of FEMA, acknowledge the contributions of FEMA over three and a half decades, and provide FEMA employees with a better understanding of how emergency management operations have evolved to become the mission we support today.  Selected guests spoke on the past, present, and future of emergency management.  The discussion was moderated by Joshua Batkin (Director of External Affairs) and included Wayne Blanchard (former EMI professor), Francis X. McCarthy (analyst in Emergency Management Policy), Jessica Stewart (Recovery Directorate), Rita Andryushchenko (former FEMA Corps and current Response Directorate National Planning Cadre Management), and Sean M. Jolliff (FEMA Corps)

The Office of External Affairs hosted the April Speaker's Event on Apr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-10 13:33:47 UTC Photographer Name: Matthew Harmon Keywords: FEMA 35th Anniversary Event ^ JPGs Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency ... More

New York, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2014—NY Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph J. Esposito speaks at the kickoff of the 11th Annual National Preparedness month in Herald Square. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2014—NY Office of Emergency Management Commis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-05 14:08:47 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Craig Fugate ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ Herald Square ^ Jerome Hatfield ^ Joseph J. Espo... More

"Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- FEMA Corps' Team ""Tundra 1"" members Elizabeth Estremera and Brandy Adjip question students at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts about disaster preparedness. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA"

"Astoria, N.Y., April 24, 2014 -- FEMA Corps' Team ""Tundra 1"" member...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-24 09:28:04 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: School ^ presentation ^ Ready ^ FEMA Corps ^ strong ^ Go kit ^ steady Disasters: N... More

Louisville, Miss., May 8, 2014 -- Taylor Vandiver of FEMA Corps, puts a sign on Rt. 25, south of Louisville, MS.  FEMA is in this area contacting residents who may not know they are eligible for assistance. Survivors in Jones, Leake, Montgomery, Simpson and Warren counties whose property was damaged by the recent storms, tornadoes and flooding in Mississippi may now apply for federal assistance.  Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Louisville, Miss., May 8, 2014 -- Taylor Vandiver of FEMA Corps, puts ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-08 15:15:20 UTC Photographer Name: Bill Koplitz Keywords: Highway ^ Volunteer ^ sign ^ median Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes,... More

Portland, Ore., July 19, 2014 ; Rando the bulldog and his owner came to the FEMA Disaster Relief Trials booth to learn more about protecting themselves in a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. Pet preparedness is a campaign that FEMA Region X focuses on to highlight the importance of planning for your pets as well as your family

Portland, Ore., July 19, 2014 ; Rando the bulldog and his owner came t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-19 15:19:13 UTC Photographer Name: Mary Beth O'leary Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Community Relations ^ FEMA Corps ^ Special Event P... More

FEMA Corps workers are on the front line conducting

FEMA Corps workers are on the front line conducting

FEMA Corps workers are on the front line conducting applicant assistance interviews. Disaster Recovery Centers provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurric... More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 --  FEMA Community Relations (CR) Outreach Team Lead Mike Dunn provides this storm survivor with FEMA Registration information while FEMA Corps members Dane Gellerup and Saul Korzenecki, and FEMA CR Specialist Juanita Manley observe.  FEMA is here to help individuals and the community recover from this record breaking storm.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) Outreac...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: CR outreach ^ Outreach ^ CR Disasters: New Jersey Hurri... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps team lead Shane Snyder confers with team members Kelsey Stephens, and Ryna Tulley. The team consists of nine members and are involved with Applicant Assistance Interviews. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #1...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: DRC FEMA Corps IA ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA Disasters:... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Casino Union Local 54 opened a disaster relief center at a Catholic Church in downtown to help residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide survivors with assistance. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Casino Union Local 54 opened a d...

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: Assistance Centers Church Community FEMACorp Union Vo... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member, Tyler Helms, assists disaster survivor, Maleeka Maynard at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Far Rockaway, New York. The center was set up to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member, Tyler Helms, a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: NY ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ survivor ^ F... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps worker Erik Johnson conducts an Applicant Assistance Interview. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance assists eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #1...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA Corps IA DRC Individual Assistance ^ DRC ^ FEMA ... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Member Victoria Lomas describes the assistance that may be provided through FEMA with survivors of Sandy at the Rockaway DRC. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sean Kerr/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Member Victoria Lomas descr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sean Kerr City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ CR ^ Mary Sim... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler (blue) and Jaime Flynn provide these May 20 tornado survivors information about FEMA disaster services. DSAT not only provides  recovery information but can actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: FEMA Corps Individual Assistance interview DSAT interview ... More

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Casey Bryant, works to construct a tent at a Disaster Information Vehicle (DIV) in Little Axe, Oklahoma. DIVs serve as a mobile location where survivors can registerfor FEMA assistance and get connected with resources to help them in their recovery. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Casey Bryant, wo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Little Axe, OK Keywords: Flood ^ Storm ^ Disaster ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Corps ^ S... More

Petal, Miss., Feb. 24, 2013 -- Carol Murphy, an American Red Cross (ARC) Volunteer, explains the role of the ARC when located within a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to new arrived FEMA Corps workers.  FEMA has set up a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Petal so that survivors can help from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, Mississippi Emergency Operations and voluntary agencies, all in one place. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Petal, Miss., Feb. 24, 2013 -- Carol Murphy, an American Red Cross (AR...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Petal, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-41... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (left) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, and Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps members from New York state, answer questions for a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (left) a Federal Emergency M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agency ^ dis... More

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Casey Bryant, works to construct a tent at a Disaster Information Vehicle (DIV) in Little Axe, Oklahoma. DIVs serve as a mobile location where survivors can registerfor FEMA assistance and get connected with resources to help them in their recovery. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Casey Bryant, wo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Little Axe, OK Keywords: Flood ^ Storm ^ Disaster ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Corps ^ S... More

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Michael Hamm (right), a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster services worker, explains the operation of the joint state-federal disaster recovery center to FEMA Corps members Ryan Hutson (left), of Queens, N. Y., and Allisan Gray (center), of Blue Hill, Maine. The center assists area residents affected by the recent fertlizer plant explosion.  Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 4, 2013 -- Michael Hamm (right), a Federal Emergency ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ disaster recovery center ^ FEMA Corps ^ federa... More

Denver, Colorado November 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members Michael Fortin worked with Mitigation on the Colorado flood.  Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, Colorado November 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members Michael Fortin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger City/State: Denver, Colorado Disasters: Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mu... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist, Patrick McGinn provides disaster information to residents in the Whispering Oaks neighborhood. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist, Patrick McGinn pr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma ^ survivors Disaster... More

Fort Collins, Colo., October 16, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams working in Big Elk Meadows to register disaster survivors, coordinate outreach efforts.  Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

Fort Collins, Colo., October 16, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger City/State: Fort Collins, Colorado Keywords: Flood ^ FEMA Corps ^ DSAT Photographs Relating ... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Neighborhood Task Force Initiative members take to the field to meet with residents in Rockaway and Breezy Point, NY to address ongoing and unmet needs. By combining the forces of several departments and technology in the field, including Community Relations, Individual Assistance, FEMA Corps and volunteer agencies, FEMA is able to immediately assist Hurricane Sandy survivors who may still be lacking in aid information and resources. Several local business, including coffee shops and medical facilities, are in use as public outreach centers where survivors can have needs and concerns addressed directly by FEMA personnel. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Neighborhood Task Force Init...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist assists a disaster survivor with her FEMA disaster registration at a Disaster Recovery Center at the 1st Baptist Church in Moore. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialist assists a disaster...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ survivors ^ Tornado FEMA Corps ... More

Washington, Ill., December 9, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member Jacob Boyce, right and Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist Betty Paris, canvas neighborhoods affected by the recent tornado.  Impacted residents are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Washington, Ill., December 9, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member Jacob Boyce, r...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Washington, IL Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and To... More

West, Texas, May 3, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Officer assigned to the recent fertilizer plant explosion, answers questions from FEMA Corps members who are assisting local residents in applying for federal assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is working with local, state and federal partners in the recovery effort. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 3, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Officer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

Oakland, Calif., April 10, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) partners and staff gather in the FEMA Region 9 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) during day two of the Golden Guardian training exercise.  Golden Guardian is an annual, state-wide simulation giving tribes, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector partners the chance to evaluate response plans developed by FEMA Region 9 and the Calfornia Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA).  Chris Couch/FEMA Corps

Oakland, Calif., April 10, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: regional response coordination center cal ema california ... More

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman (L) meets with FEMA Corps members at the local community center. The community center serves as a food distribution center where disaster survivors can get a hot meal as well as the latest disaster recovery information. 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: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA telecommunications members Steve Reynolds, Tissie Talley, Kirk Thomas, and FEMA Corps member Kayla Cilley are preparing FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #6 for opening today. DRC's provide many services at one location for May 20 and 30-31 tornado survivors.  George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA telecommunications members Steve...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: IT DRC Individual Assiistance ^ DRC ^ IT ^ Individual As... More

Oakland, Calif., April 24, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional Administrator Nancy Ward celebrates with FEMA Corps team 'FEMA Blue 1' at the FEMA Region 9 office on Staff Appreciation Day.  FEMA Blue 1, based out of Sacramento, began serving at the Region 9 office on March 27 and will stay through June 6.  FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps that devotes a corps of service members to disaster response, recovery, and mitigation

Oakland, Calif., April 24, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christian Couch City/State: Oakland, CA Keywords: fema corps nancy ward americorps nccc national civilian c... More

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