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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Grand Gorge, N. Y. , October 5, 2011 -- After severe flooding changed the Mohawk river floodplain, crews work to restore the Riparian corridor to the original flow. FEMA funds emergency protective measures under Public Assistance category B as part of the recovery measure. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Grand Gorge, N. Y. , October 5, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance category B Production Date: 10/05/2011 Caption: Grand Gorge, N. Y. , October 5, 2011 -- After severe flooding changed the Mohawk river floodp... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island City, NY, elevates 3 floors of his row house to move the basement level out of the floodplain. In addition, the house has benefited from the work of structural engineers and sustainability architects who are making major energy efficiency modifications. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island Ci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Hurricane Katrina [impact]: New Orleans, Louisiana [fly-over]

Hurricane Katrina [impact]: New Orleans, Louisiana [fly-over]

Photographer: Jerry Brown--HUD Photo Creation Date: 9/12/2005 Hurricane Katrina [impact]: New Orleans, Louisiana [fly-over]

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - Mobile homes and travel trailers are both supplied by FEMA as temporary housing options at FEMA/State developed group sites for homeowners or renters whose residences are unlivable as a result of the disaster. Travel trailers are meant for shorter durations and are more maneuverable and easy to set up near the flood-victim's home. Mobile homes are a bit larger and better suited for longer-term usage, but cannot be placed in the floodplain. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - Mobile homes and ...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 23, 2012 -- FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office Lead Floodplain Management Specialist Rodney Smith presents information detailing how to elevate structures in a flood zone during the International Association of Structural Movers Conference. FEMA/Lillie Long

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Feb. 23, 2012 -- FEMA's...

The original database describes this as: Title: International Association of Structural Movers Conference Production Date: 02/23/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Feb. 23, 2012 -- FEMA's Louisiana Recovery O... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island City, NY, elevates 3 floors of his row house to move the basement level out of the floodplain. Beam pockets are raised 3 feet on each of the floors. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island Ci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Floodplain of the Millstone River

Millstone Valley Scenic Byway - Floodplain of the Millstone River

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The floodplain of the Millstone River is host to unique and varied plant populations. Location: New Jersey Status: Public domain. Phot... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, January 13, 2010 -- Billy Zwerschke, Mitigation Liaison for FEMA, greets members of the Galveston County Commissioners Court prior to the announcement of the single largest Hazard Mitigation grant of $102,716,260 funded in Region 6. This grant will allow the county to acquire and demolish 759 structures in its 100-year floodplain, mainly on Bolivar Peninsula. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, January 13, 2010 -- Billy...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meets with local officials in Texas Production Date: 01/13/2010 Caption: Galveston, Texas, January 13, 2010 -- Billy Zwerschke, Mitigation Liaison for FEM... More

Circle, AK, September 25, 2013 -- FEMA worked closely with the State of Alaska coordinating the Mennonite Disaster Services Organization to construct this new home away from the floodplain. The home was completed on time for the disaster survivors after a severe flood destroyed their previous home. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Circle, AK, September 25, 2013 -- FEMA worked closely with the State o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Circle, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

STS095-711-069 - STS-095 - Earth observations taken during STS-95 mission

STS095-711-069 - STS-095 - Earth observations taken during STS-95 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-95 mission from the space shuttle Discovery. Flooding from Hurricane Mitch, Honduras. This shot shows the inunda... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specialist Gary Zimmerer explains the Advisory Base Flood Elevations and increase Cost of Compliance at a Public workshop where people can ask questions about rebuilding their homes. FEMA is holding the workshops in various Cities so Officials and the Public can have a better understanding of bringing their homes or businesses into compliance with local floodplain ordinances. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-10-06 -- FEMA mitigation Specia...

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Coastal Storm ^ Flooding - New Orleans, La. , November 16, 2008 --Wayne Berggren (Left), National Flood Insurance Program Lead and John Ingargiola (Right), Senior Engineer Mitigation Directorate, discuss aspects of coastal floodplain mitigation at the Community Rebuilding and Flood Protection Expo in Lakeview - a suburb of Greater New Orleans, Louisiana.

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding - New Orleans, La. , November 16, 2008 --Wayn...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials meeting in Louisiana Production Date: 11/16/2008 Caption: New Orleans, La. , November 16, 2008 --Wayne Berggren (Left), National Flood Insurance... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino points to the surveyors mark indicating the new floodplain level. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino points to the sur...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island City, NY, elevates 3 floors of his row house to move the basement level out of the floodplain. In addition, the house has benefited from the work of structural engineers and sustainability architects who are making major energy efficiency modifications. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island Ci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coasta... More

STS095-711-071 - STS-095 - Earth observations taken during STS-95 mission

STS095-711-071 - STS-095 - Earth observations taken during STS-95 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-95 mission from the space shuttle Discovery. Flooding from Hurricane Mitch, Honduras. This shot shows the inunda... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island City, NY, elevates 3 floors of his row house to move the basement level out of the floodplain. In addition, the house has benefited from the work of structural engineers and sustainability architects who are making major energy efficiency modifications. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island Ci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island City, NY, elevates 3 floors of his row house to move the basement level out of the floodplain. In addition, the house has benefitted from the work of structural engineers and sustainability architects who are making major energy efficiency modifications. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island Ci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Mark Lujan, Region 6 Compliance Specialist, conducts webinar on the HomeownerFlood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA) for insurance and banking professionals as well as local Floodplain Managers

Mark Lujan, Region 6 Compliance Specialist, conducts webinar on the Ho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-24 10:26:36 UTC Photographer Name: Cindy Wirz Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- Nearly $26.9 million funded the new South Cameron High School in Grand Chenier. The high school was elevated to meet floodplain requirements and has been structurally designed to mitigate damages from possible future disasters. Lillie Long/FEMA

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- Nearly $26.9 million funded the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Lillie Long City/State: Cameron Parish, LA Keywords: Cameron Parish ^ hurricane rita ^ South Cameron High S... More

"Fairfield, N.J., March 10, 2014 -- FEMA Natural Hazards Program Specialist Crystal Tramunti and Mitigation Branch Director William McDonnell present Mayor James Gasparini and Administrator Joseph Catenaro with a plaque, recognizing Fairfield for participating in the Community Rating System (CRS), a program administered by FEMA. Residents of participating communities pay lower premium reduction rates based on the implementation of floodplain management policies."

"Fairfield, N.J., March 10, 2014 -- FEMA Natural Hazards Program Speci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Cat... More

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

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

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

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

Jason Stick, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore

Jason Stick, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore

Jason Stick, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District geographer, performs a stormwater management survey in Annapolis, Maryland, April 27, 2016. This survey will help show the current capabilities and... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain manager Richard Stickler shows a flood map to Mai Trinh at a meeting for the Vietnamese community. Translators were present to help local Vietnamese citizens understand the new maps. Jennifer Smits/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, March 19, 2008 -- Biloxi floodplain ma...

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

Lisle, Ill., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer for Private Sector Chad McCormick and Illinois Flood Plain Program Coordinator Brian Eber answer questions at the FEMA booth during the Flood Expo designed to help residents learn about flood repair options and floodplain ordinances in the Village of Lisle following the wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straight-line winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Lisle, Ill., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer f...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Lisle, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Miscellaneous ^ Priva... More

USACE Norfolk weighs in on resources to prep for Va. flooding

USACE Norfolk weighs in on resources to prep for Va. flooding

Michelle Hamor, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District’s Floodplain Management Services Section chief, points to flood-prone areas of on a map at Fort Norfolk, Virginia, March 13, 2019. The Norfolk Distr... More

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