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[Hurricane Rita] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Hotshots, specialized firefighters who clear forestry disaster sites, clear fallen timber from a county park.  Hundreds of emergency workers are funded by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Hotshots, specialized ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 12, 2005 -- Erica Lopez, a FEMA PIO, deals with media related questions in the DRC.  FEMA hires and trains hundreds of local staff for disaster relief work.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 12, 2005 -- Erica Lopez, a FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss. October 15, 2005 - Kristy Elias (left), operations chief at the Purvis travel trailer and mobile home staging area, is interviewed by Ann Rowe, FEMA PIO about the daily response activities at the site.  Hundreds of units a day are being provided to those impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Purvis, Miss. October 15, 2005 - Kristy Elias (lef...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Hundreds of College Students and other Volunteers from around the United States load onto Busses at a FEMA Base Camp to be transported to their clean-up location for the day.  College students from around the country are in New Orleans helping clean up during spring break.  FEMA is housing as many of the College Student volunteers as possible in four base camps in and around New Orleans.  These base camps are being expanded to accommodate more volunteers.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-13-06 -- Hundreds of College St...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 2008 --  Hundreds of volunteers place sandbags along the levee in Cedar Falls, IA. The Cedar River rose to a record high of 102 feet, endangering the town of Cedar Falls, IA.  Storms have inconvenienced many people throughout Iowa.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 200...

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[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Community Relations (CR) specialist Mary Peirson handing a FEMA flier to a resident at a commodity Point of Distribution (POD). Hundreds of residents will utilize this POD today and CR will get important FEMA recovery information to community members that need it. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Baytown, TX, September 28, 2008 -- Community Relations...

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Tornado - Monson, Mass. , June 5, 2011 --  Hundreds of homes were damaged when tornadoes struck Massachusetts on June 1st of 2011. Tornadoes are a rare occurance in this part of the country. FEMA provides funds to help homeowners recover from a disaster.

Tornado - Monson, Mass. , June 5, 2011 -- Hundreds of homes were dama...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damage in Munson, MA Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Monson, Mass. , June 5, 2011 -- Hundreds of homes were damaged when tornadoes struck Massach... More

Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- The Orphan Container Mission was assigned to the EPA and The US Coast Guard by FEMA to collect and safely dispose of any chemicals found. Hundreds of containers are found in the Louisiana Marshland after Hurricane Isaac and air boats are used for the collection. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- The Orphan Container Mission was assigned...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Daniel Llargues City/State: Venice, LA Keywords: Orphan Containers ^ US Coast Guard ^ EPA Disasters: Louis... More

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- A series of tornadoes struck the area on March 2, killed 13 people and left hundreds homeless. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Photo by Gene Romano/FEMA

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- A series of tornadoes st...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Henryville, Indiana Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- A series of tornadoes struck the area on March 2... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- These gas tanks are ready for disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- These gas tanks are ready for dispo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, FEMA "Blue Roofs" are a familiar site in Hattiesburg. Hundreds of buildings in this area were damaged.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Thanks to ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA  October 25, 2005 -- A helicoptor lowers the crypt it rescued from the Louisiana brush where Hurricane Rita's storm surge deposited it, hundreds of feet from its shallow grave in Bancker Cemetary. Unidentified coffins are being taken to the morgue in an attempt to identify their bodies.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A helicoptor lower...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS., Janurary 3, 2006  -- A dump containing hurricane debris near Pass Christian, Mississippi.  The Army Corp of Engineers in conjunction with FEMA is handling hundreds of tons of debris generated from Hurrincane Katrina. The "white trash" is kept in a separate pile.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, MS., Janurary 3, 2006 -- A dump c...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- Charles Gray (standing), head of the Bay St. Louis Historical Society discusses historic preservation issues with FEMA respresentatives.  Hundreds of historic structures were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., January 10, 2006 -- Charles ...

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Tornado - Wilson, N. C. , April 27, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Stephen Baily answers questions from a survivor of the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses across North Carolina on April 16, 2011.  David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Wilson, N. C. , April 27, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations in Wilson, North Carolina Production Date: 04/27/2011 Caption: Wilson, N. C. , April 27, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Stephe... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been placed on hundreds of private resident's sites throughout flood ravaged Minot, ND.  Because of the extreme cold temperatures experienced here throughout the winter, they are being outfitted with "Arctic Rooms" at the entrances to these manufactured houses and outside utility pipes are thermal insulated. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units pro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Unit Is Winterized Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been pl... More

Brigantine, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Town hall meeting with 12 FEMA officials present to answer questions of Hurricane Sandy survivors.  The community was hard hit by Sandy with hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy

Brigantine, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Town hall meeting with 12 FEMA offic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Mike McCormick City/State: Brigantine, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: ... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hundreds of trees destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15 surround a solitary home which was demolished by flying limbs and tree trunks.  The damages and losses caused to hundreds of homes and several businesses affected by this storm system were declared eligible for federal assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hun...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hundreds of trees destroyed by an F4 tornado that touched down on November 15 surround a solitary home which was demolished by flying limbs and tree trunks.  The damages and losses caused to hundreds of homes and several businesses affected by this storm system were declared eligible for federal assistance on December first.  Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 9, 2005 - Hun...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 -- A Skid Steer moves tree debris from private property over to a street's right-of-way so county crews are able to load it onto dump trucks and haul it to a landfill. Among the losses caused by a powerful tornado that struck the community on April 2nd are hundreds of trees that once graced lawns and streets thoughout the community.  FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 -- A Skid ...

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Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Volunteers turned out by the hundreds to help with the clean up of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Team Rubicon, a California-based organization of former U.S. military personnel from all over the U.S. also volunteered their time and expertise in helping people in need. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Volunteers turned out by the hundreds ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ island ^ 4085 ^... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Businesses are open and recovery efforts in Sea Bright continue three months after Hurricane Sandy damaged much of this coastal town. The owner of this restaurant organized free meals for hundreds every day for weeks  at the fire department while repairs were made to his business. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Businesses are open and recovery ef...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA... More

Little Ferry, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Rising flood waters in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy caused water damage in hundreds of businesses in Bergen County, N.J. FEMA employees went from home to home and business to business inspecting damage and informing homeowners and business owners on how to apply for FEMA and SBA assistance. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Little Ferry, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Rising flood waters in the afterm...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Little Ferry, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have identified hundreds of roadways and bridges throughout their county damaged, like this one,  by the severe storms and flooding that affected much of Tennessee in May 2010. FEMA provides funding to local and state agencies to recover from a disaster. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hic...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged bridge in Hickman County TN Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Hundreds of trees were destroyed or damaged in the Wadena City Cemetery when the EF4 tornado struck on June 17, 2010.  FEMA/Michael Mancino

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Hundreds of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris at a cemetery in Minnesota Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Wadena, Minn. , June 22, 2010 -- Hundreds of trees were destroyed or damaged in the Wade... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Sandbagging becomes a community effort as hundreds of residents and volunteers fight the rising waters of the Red River. FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Sandbagging becomes ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 --   This neighborhood was eviscerated by Hurricane Rita's tidal surge.  Hurricane Rita left hundreds of thousands of people homeless who now need help in rebuilding their communities and getting back in their homes.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Johnson Bayou, LA, 11-16-05 -- This neighborhood wa...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, Tx, Sept. 18, 2006 - FEMA representatives assist Hurricane Katrina Louisiana evacuees with questions relating to the required documents needed to recertify for continued FEMA rental housing grant assistance. These evacuees are among the hundreds who attended a recertification workshop conducted by the Joint Houston Housing Task Force held at the Power Center here. More than 22,000 Houston area applicants for FEMA housing are now in the process of recertifying for ongoing rental assistance.  Fema Photo by Win Henderson

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, Tx, Sept. 18, 2006 - FEMA representatives as...

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[Severe Freeze] CALEXICO, CA, 4-4-07 --- Hundreds of people who lost jobs when the freeze hit California Jan. 12-14, 2007, lined up at state Unemployment Development Department offices, including the office in the border city of Calexico, to register for the Disaster Unemployment Assistance program funded by FEMA.  FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Freeze] CALEXICO, CA, 4-4-07 --- Hundreds of people who lost j...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 05/16/2007 -- Flood waters from rivers in the northwest section of Missouri are receding.  Hundreds of residents and thousands of acres of farm land were destroyed when flood waters breached the levees in the area.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 05/16/2007 -- Flood waters ...

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Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been placed on hundreds of private resident's sites throughout flood ravaged Minot, ND.  This temporary shelter has become home for the holidays with the family's personal touches and holiday decorations.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units pro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Units Become Temporary Homes Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA ha... More

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- This boat still remains half-submerged after Hurricane Sandy hit here nearly a month ago. Hundreds of boats were damaged or destroyed after the hurricane, making Sandy the largest marine disaster for insurance companies in history. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- This boat still remains hal...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Atlantic Highlands, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO), Ann Rowe, meets Bureau of Reclamation representative Michael Strombach and Michelle Thompson, Corps of Engineers worker, who are manning a "Blue Roof" outreach information table at a local home improvement store during a "Blue Roof" media event.  Hundreds of homes were damaged by Hurricane Katrina in the Hattiesburg area.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA Publi...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Holt County, MO,  5-18-07  -- Sand bags lie on top of a levee in the northwest section of Missouri.  Hundreds of residents and thousands of acres of farm land were destroyed when flood waters breached the levees in the area.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Holt County, MO, 5-18-07 -- Sand bags l...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Lufkin, TX, September 2,2008 -- Hundreds of residents start to return to their homes after Hurricane Gustav made landfall.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Lufkin, TX, September 2,2008 -- Hundreds of residen...

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Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been placed on hundreds of private resident's sites throughout flood ravaged Minot, ND.  Because of the extreme cold temperatures experienced here throughout the winter, outside utility pipes are thermal insulated to prevent freezing. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units pro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Insulated Utilities on Temporary Housing Unit Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA hav... More

New Orleans, La., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test for chemicals in orphan containers found in Plaquemines Parish at the collection site in New Orleans. Hurricane Isaac moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has mission assigned the EPA and the United Stated Cost Guard with their collection and safe disposal. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA

New Orleans, La., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Daniel Llargues City/State: New Orleans, LA Keywords: EPA ^ Coast Guard ^ Orphan Containers ^ Environment ... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- A sign in Russian directs survivors to the Hurricane Sandy Assistance Center at the Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst in Brooklyn, New York. The Marks Jewish Community House serves hundreds of seniors that include many Russian Jewish émigrés as well as Holocaust survivors. Photo by Paul Lomartire/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- A sign in Russian directs survivors t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Paul Lomartire City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Belmar, N.J., May 22, 2013 --A banner airplane flies over borough officials joined by hundreds of school children and locals at the ribbon-cutting celebration of the new Belmar boardwalk. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., May 22, 2013 --A banner airplane flies over borough offi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ ribbo... More

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Homeowners along this seaside community suffered severe damages to their homes and personal property after Hurricane Sandy struck the area. Hurricane Sandy affected hundreds of thousands of people in varying degrees- from leaving them with no electricity or running water, to damaging or even destroying their homes, to causing injuries.  Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Homeowners along this seaside comm...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-15-06 -- This food bank holds donations of food and clothing given to the town of Caurthersville, MO. following a tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006.  Hundreds of people have been coming to the community center for food and supplies. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-15-06 -...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- New busses are now transporting children at Popp's Ferry Elementary after hundreds were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Michelle Miller-Freeck/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., August 15, 2006 -- New busses are n...

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Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Comparison of Standard Housing and ADA Compliant Housing Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housi... More

Terrorism - New York, N. Y. , September 11, 2011 -- Heightened security in New York City for 10th Year Anniversary of 9/11. Hundreds of people from all of the country stood in line to pass the multiple securities near Ground Zero. Photo by Elissa Jun

Terrorism - New York, N. Y. , September 11, 2011 -- Heightened securit...

The original database describes this as: Title: 10-Year Anniversary of 9/11 Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , September 11, 2011 -- Heightened security in New York City for 10th Year Ann... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been placed on hundreds of private resident's sites throughout flood ravaged Minot, ND.  Because of the extreme cold temperatures experienced here throughout the winter, they are being outfitted with "Arctic Rooms" at the entrances to these manufactured houses. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units pro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Winterizing Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been pla... More

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Hundreds of boats were damaged or destroyed after Hurricane Sandy, making Sandy the costliest marine disaster in history for insurance companies. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Hundreds of boats were dama...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Atlantic Highlands, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types... More

Union Beach, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013 -- The roads in Union Beach that were closed, due to downed wires caused by Hurricane Sandy, are open and power has been restored to the area.  Hundreds of workers from out of state helped repair power lines throughout the state.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013 -- The roads in Union Beach that were ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Union Beach Disasters: New ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have identified hundreds of roadways and bridges throughout their county damaged  by the severe storms and flooding that affected much of Tennessee in May 2010. FEMA provides funding to local and state agencies to recover from a disaster. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hic...

The original database describes this as: Title: Roads Damage by Severe Storms Hickman County TN Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department... More

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Squaw Creek overflows its banks  and inundates area businesses. Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes and were forced to boil their drinking water.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Squaw Creek overflows its ba...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Duff Avenue in Ames, Iowa Production Date: 08/11/2010 Caption: Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Squaw Creek overflows its banks and inundates area busin... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Sandbagging becomes a community effort as hundreds of residents and volunteers fight the rising waters of the Red River of the North in Fargo, North Dakota. FEMA/David Saville

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Fargo, ND, 04/10/1997 -- Sandbagging becomes ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA  October 25, 2005 -- A heavy-lift helicoptor prepares to pick up one of the crypts which Hurricane Rita's powerful storm surge washed from Bancker Cemetary.  Several of the 3500 lb crypts were found hundreds of yards from their shallow graves.  Photo by Greg Henshall FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- A heavy-lift helic...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Best Friends Rescue join the parade down Bourbon Street during Mardis Gras with some of the animals abandoned and rescued from Hurricane Katrina.  This organization rescued about 4,000 animals. Hundreds were reunited with their families and most of the rest placed in foster/adoption homes and in the care of humane groups around the country.  Barbara Pritchard/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 19, 2006 - Members of Be...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 -- Debris in front of one of the homes damaged in the path of the tornado that swept through the town of Caruthersville, Missouri. There were hundreds of homes damaged by the tornado and no serious injuries or deaths reported.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-8-06 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-8-06 ---  People cleaning up branches from the yard of one of the homes damaged by the tornado that swept through the town. There were hundreds of homes damaged by the tornado, and no serious injuries or deaths reported. The townspeople are working together to help their neighbors clean up. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-8-06 --...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (PDA) member speaks with small business owners who suffered damage in recent flooding along the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - The University of New Orleans one year after being badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  Hundreds of FEMA trailers house displaced New Orleanians.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA - The University of New Orleans on...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, Tx, Sept. 18, 2006 - Some of the hundreds of evacuees from Louisiana who attended the Joint Houston Housing Task Force recertification workshop at the Power Center as they go over documents needed to receive continued rental assistance grants from FEMA. An estimated 150,000 individuals left without homes and personal property due to Hurricane Katrina last year are now residing in the Houston area.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, Tx, Sept. 18, 2006 - Some of the hundreds...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Dude Speed, Texas Regional Liaison for the Texas Emergency Management office stands on the tarmac where hundreds of buses are sitting at a staging area in Beeville, TX in anticipation of Hurricane Ike's landfall.  FEMA is working with the State of Texas to provide adequate transportation assistance to residents who may need to evacuate from their homes.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Dude Speed, Texas...

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Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of Temporary Housing In Joplin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of f... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Comparison of Standard Housing and ADA Compliant Housing Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager Mark Rohr (r) and Governor Jay Nixon (l) await the start of ceremonies entitled "The Spirit Lives. "  Hundreds gathered in Cunningham Park on the six-month anniversary of the F5 tornado that sturck the city.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Commemorates Anniversary Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- City Manager Mark Rohr (r) and Governor Jay Nixon (l) await... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEMA have been placed on hundreds of private resident's sites throughout flood ravaged Minot, ND.  Because of the extreme cold temperatures experienced here throughout the winter, they are being outfitted with "Arctic Rooms" at the entrances to these manufactured houses. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units pro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building Arctic Rooms onto Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 12/12/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 -- Temporary Housing Units provided by FEM... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy Survivor Patsy Roberts, in her daughter's guest room with the hundreds of letters she received from supportive friends, neighbors and strangers after she was displaced from her home in Belle Harbor in Rockaway, Queens

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy Survivor Patsy Robert...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Annette Foglino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ Rockaway Beach ^ Belle Harbor Disaste... More

New Orleans, La., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test for chemicals in orphan containers found in Plaquemines Parish at the collection site in New Orleans. Hurricane Isaac moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has mission assigned the EPA and the United Stated Cost Guard with their collection and safe disposal. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA

New Orleans, La., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Daniel Llargues City/State: New Orleans, LA Keywords: EPA ^ Orphan Containers ^ Marsh Land Disasters: Loui... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino is shown damaged businesses in Hoboken, New Jersey by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer. Hurricane Sandy damaged hundreds of businesses and left most of the town under water

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marty Bahamonde City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Flooding - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have identified hundreds of roadways and bridges throughout their county damaged  by the severe storms and flooding that affected much of Tennessee in May 2010 and this is one of them. FEMA provides funding to local and state agencies to recover from a disaster. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Hig...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged bridge in Hickman County TN Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have ... More

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA  October 25, 2005 -- Members of FEMA's Task Force DMORT team remove a casket from its crypt so it can be re-interred at Bancker Cemetary.  The enormous storm surge from Hurricane Rita pushed many crypts hundreds of yards from their shallow graves at many Vermilion Parish cemetaries.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Abbeville, LA October 25, 2005 -- Members of FEMA's ...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- With electricity outages continuing, Houston increases its police presence by bringing in hundreds of officers from other Texas cities, allowing Houston police a normal schedule since the evacuation of the city. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Public Assistance (PA) programs will help local governments during disasters and pay for overtime and other associated costs to keep city services during a disaster. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 24, 2008 -- With electricity ou...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Newtonia, Missouri, May 12, 2008 -- This home in Newtonia was flattened by the EF4 tornado that damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes May 10.  Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Newtonia, Missouri, May 12, 2008 -- This...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Paramedics from the San Antonia area stand in their ambulance waiting for their destination assignment in a staging area in Beeville, TX. Hundreds of buses and other transportation vehicles are sitting at a staging area in Beeville, TX in anticipation of Hurricane Ike's landfall.  FEMA is working with the State of Texas to provide adequate transportation assistance to residents who may need to evacuate from their homes.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Paramedics from t...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 30, 2008 -- EPA contract employees Tori Gomez and Brenda McCaleb record the details of "orphan containers" found in Harris County and taken to the Houston collection site.  Hurricane Ike moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses.  FEMA has tasked the EPA with their collection and safe disposal.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 30, 2008 -- EPA contract employ...

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

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Part of Welcome Kit for the Residents of Temporary Housing Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary hou... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 --  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agenc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

Belmar, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie greets a young constituent who attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Belmar's new boardwalk, replacing the one that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Hundreds of residents turned out for the event. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie greet...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: sandy ^ resident ^ Groundbreaking ^ Boardwalk ^ Belmar ^ Gover... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have identified hundreds of roadways and bridges throughout their county damaged  by the severe storms and flooding that affected much of Tennessee in May 2010. FEMA provides funding to local and state agencies to recover from a disaster. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hic...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged road in Hickman County TN Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Hickman County, Tenn. , July 13, 2010 -- Hickman County Highway Department crews have id... More

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 1, 2005 -- A solid white line, made up of hundreds of travel trailers waiting for deployment to private and public sites, marks the separation between earth and sky at a staging area here.  Thousands of travel trailers and mobile homes will be set in place throughout the state to provide temporary housing for residents left homeless by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, October 1, 2005 --...

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Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Water surrounding the city of Colfax water treatment plant begins to recede following record flooding from the South Skunk river. Hundreds of residents now begin the long clean-up process. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Water surrounding the city...

The original database describes this as: Title: Still flooded area of Colfax Iowa Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- Water surrounding the city of Colfax water treatment pl... More

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- The South Skunk River overwhelmed the city water treatment plant during the recent flooding.  The city has received record flooding in 1993, 2008 and 2010. Hundreds of residents had to be evacuated.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- The South Skunk River over...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded area of Colfax Iowa Production Date: 08/16/2010 Caption: Colfax, Iowa, August 16, 2010 -- The South Skunk River overwhelmed the city water treatment pl... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, Al, 9-9-05 -- All hurricane Katrina left of this home is pieces of wood and household things and even these things are guarded by residents with weapons.  Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina and need water, ice, food, housing, and jobs.  Ross Bennett/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Bayou La Batre, Mobile County, Al, 9-9-05 -- All h...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 26, 2005-  Thousands of people are at the new super DRC needing assistance as the facility reopens after Hurricane Rita struck.  Hundreds of FEMA workers were waiting to help them inside.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 26, 2005- Thousands of peo...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA contractors are covering the damaged roof of  the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church. Hundreds of structures in Hattiesburg were damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- FEMA contr...

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

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 2006 -- A damaged bridge on the road between New Hope and Yardley is closed after heavy flooding from the Delaware River.  Hundreds of roads remain closed and homes and businesses are damaged or destroyed from the severe weather. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Bucks County, PA, July 5, 200...

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

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO --- Hundreds of residents of Springfield, Missouri are in shelters after 75,000 customers (about 75 percent of homes and businesses in the area) lost power when the ice storm swept across the state Jan. 12-14.  Members of AmeriCorps of St. Louis staffed several shelters, including this one.  FEMA Photo by Mike Raphael

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO --- Hundreds of re...

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

[Hurricane Gustav] Beaumont, TX, August 30, 2008 -- Hundreds of vehicles line the interstate outside of Beaumont, TX.  Mandatory evacuation orders were made in east Texas near the Gulf Coast in advance of Hurricane Gustav's landfall.  FEMA is working with State,local and other Federal agencies in a joint operation in preparation for Hurricane Gustav.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEM

[Hurricane Gustav] Beaumont, TX, August 30, 2008 -- Hundreds of vehicl...

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

[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Hundreds of buses are sitting at a staging area in Beeville, TX in anticipation of Hurricane Ike's landfall.  FEMA is working with the State of Texas to provide adequate transportation assistance to residents who may need to evacuate from their homes.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Beeville, TX, September9, 2008 -- Hundreds of buses...

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

[Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey and film crew from WINK-TV(CBS 5) at the Lee County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). Media is here to cover the busing of hundreds of Tropical Storm Fay flood affected residents from the Red Cross Shelter.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Bonita Springs, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Pu...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Hundreds of trucks arrive daily at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's primary staging area. Food, water, and essential supplies arrive from all over the country to respond to the needs of victims of Hurricane Ike. Skoogfors/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Houston, TX, September 20, 2008 -- Hundreds of trucks ...

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

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of Temporary Housing In Joplin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of f... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- Community volunteers come together to serve up hundreds of meals to support survivors flooded out of their homes following Hurricane Isaac.  FEMA and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency are working together to help survivors following Hurricane Isaac on August 28, 2012.  David Fine/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- Community ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers Serve Up Food to Survivors Production Date: 09/12/2012 Caption: Helena, Miss. , Sep. 12, 2012 -- Community volunteers come together to serve up hund... More

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Meadow Lanes Estates Mobile Home Park residents discuss their next move after waters of Squaw Creek inundated their area.  Hundreds of residents were evacuated after three nights of heavy rain in the area. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Meadow Lanes Estates Mobile ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ames, Iowa Mobile Homes Under Water Production Date: 08/11/2010 Caption: Ames, Iowa, August 11, 2010 -- Meadow Lanes Estates Mobile Home Park residents discuss... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 --  Thousands of people wait in line to enter the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) as it reopens after Hurricane Rita struck.  Hundreds of FEMA workers were waiting for them inside.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Houston, TX, September 28, 2005 -- Thousands of p...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Crews from power line repair companies plan their day.  Hundreds of contract emergency workers are funded by FEMA.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Vidor, TX, October 11, 2005 -- Crews from power li...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Kari Baker, Quality Assurance Inspector with Reclamation, inspects approximately 25 houses per day under the Corps of Engineers Blue Roof Program, and is seen here preparing project materials.  Hurricane Katrina damaged hundreds of roofs in the Hattiesburg area.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Hattiesburg, Miss., October 13, 2005 -- Kari Baker...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-9-06 -- Power is being restored to homes damaged by the tornado that swept through the town of Caruthersville, Missouri. Though there were hundreds of homes damaged by the tornado, there were no serious injuries or deaths reported. FEMA is working with local and State agencies to assist with the rebuilding effort. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO, 4-9-06 --...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 2008 -- Hundreds of sand bags are laid against the levee in downtown Cedar Falls, IA.  The effort of hundreds of volunteers prevented the Cedar Falls, IA town from being flooded. The Cedar River rose to a record high of 102 feet endangering the town.  Storms have inconvenienced many people throughout Iowa.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 200...

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Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- The foundation is all that remains of this home in the hardest hit area of St Louis county following the April 22, 2011 tornado.  Hundreds of residents are displaced as the result of the storm.  FEMA is in the area to help with the recovery efforts. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Berkeley, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- The foundation is all that r...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. Louis County Tornado Destroys Neighborhood Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Berkeley, Mo. , May 18, 2011 -- The foundation is all that remains of this ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMa

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of Temporary Housing In Joplin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of f... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- First lady Georganne Nixon and Missouri Governor Jay Nixon join hundreds in Cunningham Park holding up lights to commemorate the 5:41 p. m. moment in time the F5 tornado sturck the city on May 22, 2011.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- First lady Geo...

The original database describes this as: Title: First Lady and Governor Nixon at Joplin six-Month Memorial Production Date: 11/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , Nov. 22, 2011 -- First lady Georganne Nixon and M... More

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