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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages.  Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space to Promote Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digita... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La.,  September 20, 2006 - Individual Assistance (IA) Call Center workers receive training at the Louisiana Area Field Office (AFO). The AFO's Call Center employs nearly 50 people and receives over 2100 inquiries a day. Keith Riggs/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., September 20, 2006 - Individual...

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Fire ^ Wildfire - Santa Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Beverly Winder discusses rental assistance with a resident who was not insured and lost everything during the wildfire.  CR representatives go through impacted neighborhoods disseminating information about FEMA programs directly to the people affected by a disaster.  FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Santa Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- FEMA Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations worker talks with a resident in California Production Date: 11/29/2008 Caption: Santa Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- FEMA Community... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bacliff, Texas, February 12, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) specialist Cuong Nguyen (R) translates and assists Alex Ngo (CN) and wife Tu Anh Doan (L) during an Individual Assistance (IA) interview at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Translation services provided by FEMA helps get recovery information to non-English speakers in communities affected by disasters. Mike Moore/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bacliff, Texas, February 12, 2009 -- FEMA C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Vietnamese translator helps with individual assistance interview after Hurricane Ike Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Bacliff, Texas, February 12, 200... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Monroe, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA individual assistance specialists assist this Snohomish county resident with the registration process at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds disaster recovery center (DRC). The DRC is open to provide face to face assistance to people suffering damages from the Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides and flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Monroe, Wash. , Februar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance workers in Washington Production Date: 02/13/2009 Caption: Monroe, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA individual assistance specialis... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, February 20, 2010 -- Visitors to the CommUnity Resource and Information Festival speak with Individual Assistance Specialist Sabrina Coleman . This event, created by The Hurricane Ike Texas Rise and Connect project, is funded by a grant from FEMA to help Texans recover after the hurricane and families get answers and find resources as they rebuild their lives. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, February 20, 2010 -- Vis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Visitors to the CommUnity Resource and Information Festival in Texas Production Date: 02/20/2010 Caption: Texas City, Texas, February 20, 2010 -- Visitors to t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 --  FEMA temporary housing units are in place and the first resident  signs a lease today as FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Don Norman looks on.  FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services provide temporary homes for eligible survivors of the April tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Leases First Temporary Housing Unit in Alabama Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- FEMA temporary housing units ar... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley greets Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R. AL-4) at the FEMA/State Joint Field Office where they are to meet with officials, tour the operation, and hold a press conference regarding recovery progress from the deadly April tornado.  FEMA and the state are partners in helping individuals through FEMA Individual Assistance and public entities eligible for FEMA Public Assistance funds.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- Alabama Go...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor and Congressman at FEMA/State Joint Field Office in AL Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- Alabama Governor Robert... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Barbara A. Bryant sits with the few possessions she, her family and many volunteers were able to rescue from her demolished home. Bryant spent the time as the F5 tornado passed under a basement pool table with her two dogs. The first step for individuals to be considered for temporary housing is to register with FEMA. Jae Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Barbara A. Bryant sits with th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Resident Stunned Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Barbara A. Bryant sits with the few possessions she, her family and ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Dadeville, Ala. , May 27, 2011 -- FEMA  videographer Adam Dubrowa shoots B-roll footage for an on-camera interview with a Lake Martin storm survivor.  FEMA videographers produce videos which tell the story of impact from the deadly April tornado and how FEMA can help survivors recover.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Dadeville, Ala. , May 27, 2011 -- FEMA video...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Videographer Films Wet Debris at Lake Martin, AL Production Date: 05/27/2011 Caption: Dadeville, Ala. , May 27, 2011 -- FEMA videographer Adam Dubrowa sh... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Little Rock, Ark. , June 8, 2011 --A FEMA housing specialist inspects the kitchen in a small temporary housing unit that will be provided to an Arkansas resident whose home was damaged during the recent storms that swept across Arkansas.  FEMA is working with local, state, federal and private agencies to provide assistance to survivors of the recent storms which has impacted Arkansas.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Little Rock, Ark. , June 8, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Final Inspection For Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 06/08/2011 Caption: Little Rock, Ark. , June 8, 2011 --A FEMA housing specialist inspects the kit... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 -- Residents displaced by flooding in Minot, ND stay in a shelter run by the American Red Cross. FEMA is working with the Red Cross and other voluntary agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by recent flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 -- Residents displaced by flood...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross shelter in Minot, Production Date: 07/04/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 -- Residents displaced by flooding in Minot, ND stay in a shelter ... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 6, 2011 --A FEMA Individual Assistance employee walks a Mint, ND resident through a Disaster Recovery Center in Minot, ND.  FEMA has established series of recovery centers around the areas affected by flooding to provide residents with a central area where they can get information or have questions about their applications answered.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 6, 2011 --A FEMA Individual Assistance ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA provides information to Flood survivors Production Date: 07/06/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 6, 2011 --A FEMA Individual Assistance employee walks a M... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Springfield, Mass. , July 8, 2011 -- Individual Assistance Specialist Diane Roberts speaks with a tornado survivor at one of the Recovery Centers assisting and answering questions, Springfield was one of the areas devastated by the June 1 tornado that hit the town of Springfield and western Massachusetts. FEMA is there to add support. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Springfield, Mass....

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield MA. Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Springfield, Mass. , July 8, 2011 -- Individual Assistance Specialist Diane Ro... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- A Small Business Administration representative attends a town hall meeting with residents to discuss the current housing plans that FEMA and local officials have for residents affected by flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- A Small Business Administra...

The original database describes this as: Title: Town hall meeting in Minot Production Date: 07/14/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- A Small Business Administration representative attends a town h... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- Water being pumped out of a basement from a flooded home in Minot, North Dakota. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- Water being pumped out of a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded home in Minot,North Dakota Production Date: 07/18/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- Water being pumped out of a basement from a flooded hom... More

Flooding - Berthold, N. D. , July 20, 2011 -- A resident from Berthhold, ND uses the FEMA phone to register on-line at a DRC in Berthold, ND. The DRC is located in a school library. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Berthold, N. D. , July 20, 2011 -- A resident from Berthhol...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding in Mouse River, ND Production Date: 07/20/2011 Caption: Berthold, N. D. , July 20, 2011 -- A resident from Berthhold, ND uses the FEMA phone to regist... More

Flooding - Mandan, N. D. , July 25, 2011 --A contractor in Mandan starts to remove sand bags from a home in Mandan, ND. Residents are starting to clean up their homes after the Missouri River overflowed its' banks in late May. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Mandan, N. D. , July 25, 2011 --A contractor in Mandan star...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleaning up after the flood in ND Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Mandan, N. D. , July 25, 2011 --A contractor in Mandan starts to remove sand bags from a... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 26, 2011 -- A FEMA Temporary Housing Unit is being delivered to a private residence in Minot, North Dakota. FEMA is providing the temporary housing units for those affected by the flood. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 26, 2011 -- A FEMA Temporary Housing Un...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Unit in North Dakota Production Date: 07/26/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 26, 2011 -- A FEMA Temporary Housing Unit is being delivered to... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- FEMA urges the citizens to call 1-800-621-FEMA for information on assistance programs for survivors of the tornado that struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The messages are translated into several languages; the sign above is in Spanish. - Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- FEMA urges the...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Assistance billboard Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- FEMA urges the citizens to call 1-800-621-FEMA for information on... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Canovanas, Puerto Rico, August 24, 2011 - The River Canovanillas burst from its banks and flooded the Loiza Valley community.  It Is the first time an event like this happens in 44 years.  FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Canovanas, Puerto Rico, August 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: PR_EM3326_LoizaValley_1 Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Canovanas, Puerto Rico, August 24, 2011 - The River Canovanillas burst from its banks and flooded ... More

Fire - Bastrop, Texas, September 14, 2011 --A FEMA Individual Assistance specialist cares for a survivor's dogs outside the Bastrop, TX DRC while he is being assisted in the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by recent fires. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire - Bastrop, Texas, September 14, 2011 --A FEMA Individual Assistan...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA assists survivors of the Bastrop fires Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, September 14, 2011 --A FEMA Individual Assistance specialist c... More

Fire - Bastrop, Texas, September 14, 2011 --A  survivor of the Bastrop fire uses a phone in the DRC to register. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by recent fires. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire - Bastrop, Texas, September 14, 2011 --A survivor of the Bastrop...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA assists survivors of the Bastrop fires Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, September 14, 2011 --A survivor of the Bastrop fire uses a ph... More

Fire - Bastrop, Texas, September 17, 2011 --Residents shift through the remains of their home after a fire swept through the area in Bastrop, TX. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire - Bastrop, Texas, September 17, 2011 --Residents shift through th...

The original database describes this as: Title: After the Texas wildfires Production Date: 09/17/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, September 17, 2011 --Residents shift through the remains of their home after a f... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, September 27, 2011 --Linda Landers (left) a FEMA Disability Integrations Specialist, talks with John Russo (r) through a sign language interpreter after a meeting with local groups concerned with the long-term recovery efforts in Bastrop, TX. FEMA is working with local,state, other federal and volunteer organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by the wildfires.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, September 27, 2011 --Linda Landers (...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA responds to the deaf community in Texas after the wildfires Production Date: 09/27/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, September 27, 2011 --Linda Landers (left)... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , October 26, 2011 -- The Bond Creek neighborhood is struggling to recover from the damages done by Irene.  FEMA is helping individuals recover from the storm with grants and where needed, temporary housing. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Homes Destroyed by Irene's Fury Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , October 26, 2011 -- The Bond Creek neighborhood is struggling to recover f... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Nov. 18, 2011 -- FEMA's Virgil Workman Village in Minot, North Dakota. Temporary housing is provided to survivors displaced from their homes by the Souris Valley flooding this past spring. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Nov. 18, 2011 -- FEMA's Virgil Workman Villa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Snow has arrived in Minot, ND Production Date: 11/18/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Nov. 18, 2011 -- FEMA's Virgil Workman Village in Minot, North Dakota. Tempor... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary  Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form os shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumber...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Applicant Services Program Specialists assist local residents with their applications for assistance after a town hall meeting held at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Applicant ...

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

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA provided a townhall meeting to a Muslim community in Brighton Beach.  Diverse communities affected by Sandy are encouraged to apply calling 1-800-FEMA and selecting their appropriate language.   FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA provided a townhall meetin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Stati...

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: Red Cross volunteers VOAD ^ volunteers ^ Red Cross ^ ... More

Lindenhurst, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Housing Inspector John Swider  photographs debris from a house left by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is providing disaster assistance to eligible individuals in New York as part of the recovery process.Jocelyn Augusitno/FEMA

Lindenhurst, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --Federal Emergency Management Agency ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Lindenhurst, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary  Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form os shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumber...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery specialist Novella Robinson assists Hurricane Sandy survivor, Alan Steinke with his FEMA registration questions at a FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Seaford, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery specialist Nove...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Seaford, NY Keywords: Disaster Recovery Center Hurricane Sandy Individual Assista... More

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

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (D...

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 ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA Disasters:... More

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations worker, Shannon Arledge shares disaster assistance registration information with hurricane survivor, GJ McGreevy in Atlantic Beach, New York. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations worker,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Atlantic Beach, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ hom... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer shows a photograph of a Hurricane Sandy survivor's wedding picture in Seaside Heights, NJ to him. This Red Cross photographer was copying pictures so that the survivor could replicate his damaged photos.  Seaside Heights, like other NJ coastal towns, was devastated when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer shows a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Red Cross Hurricane Sandy New Jersey ^ New Jersey ^ h... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Long Beach resident and hurricane, survivor, Richie Nyman digs sand out around his car. His car was destroyed along with approximately 10,000 other cars in the Long Beach area due to Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Long Beach resident and hurricane, s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ vehicle... More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 --  AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) team member emblem.  TCCC is a team based, 9 month tribal (from different tribes across the country) residential program for ages 18-24, whose members reside on the HOOPA Valley Indian Reservation in northern California. AmeriCorps is  an important FEMA partner in responding to Hurricane Sandy.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Commu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: TCCC signage volunteer Hurricane Sandy ^ Volunteer ^ hur... More

Seaside Park, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 --A check list is used by FEMA Community Relations (CR) specialists when they do their outreach. This list is being used in Seaside Park, NJ to assess the extent of damages they have found. FEMA and FEMA Corps are sending out personnel to provide residents with information about registration and assistance where appropriate.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Park, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 --A check list is used by FEMA Commu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Park, NJ Keywords: FEMA CR New Jersey Superstorm Sandy ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ... More

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist Dennis Parlari answers questions for Harborview homeowner Martha Bates.  FEMA staff is canvassing areas of damage, answering questions and assessing the needs of the local residents. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield Beach, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster... More

Windsor, Conn., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Becky Szymcik, Individual Assistance  Branch Director and Phil Wernish, External Affairs Officer, keep each other informed about the activities in their areas of responsibilities.  Intra-departmental communications is a key function within a Joint Field Office.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Windsor, Conn., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Becky Szymcik, Individual Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Windsor, CT Keywords: Beckky Szymcik - IA Branch Director Phil Wernish - Ext A... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose to the cause and donated bags full of clothing to the survivors who now had very little. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses FEMA's role  in the recovery from the affects of Hurricane Sandy with Red Cross and local religious leaders. FEMA is part of a broader team responding to the disaster that includes faith-based and non-profit organizations.  Walt Jennings/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Kinnelon, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of October 29, 1012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Kinnelon lost the roof on his garage and part of his house when a large tree was blown over onto his roof.  FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Kinnelon, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Kinnelon, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floodi... More

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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Larry Duke and State EMA Field Specialist Kate Mackz confer during their Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment (IA PDA) of the remains of this home. The IA PDA's are required as part of the process if the state desires to obtain federal IA disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- FEMA Indi...

The original database describes this as: Title: State and FEMA IA PDA Team at Destroyed Home Production Date: 03/05/2012 Caption: Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Lar... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 --  William Brunson and Watson Levy Jr, Individual Assistance Specialists, bring in a trunk of needed FEMA materials as the Recovery Center prepares to open.  FEMA sets up Centers in damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Willia...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Prepares to Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Kenton Count Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- William Brunson an... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - St. George Island, Fla. , July 1, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Team 5 lead Gary House(white shirt), FEMA PIO Steve Solomon(right), State Emergency Response Team member Daniel Sanford, and Small Business Administration representative Bernard Rupnick speak with a Tropical Storm Debby affected resident. State and federal joint Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments are required as part of the state request for federal disaster assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - St. George Island...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Disaster Assessment Team Surveys Storm Damage Production Date: 07/01/2012 Caption: St. George Island, Fla. , July 1, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , July 3, 2012 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Mark Harper observes as FEMA Individual Assistance Team leader Sandra Brown, State Emergency Response Team member Louise Parker, and Small Business Administration Specialist Al Buenz look for homes reported damaged by Tropical Storm Debby. This joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team is obtaining data required in the state's request for federal disaster assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA Team at Suwannee County Florida Production Date: 07/03/2012 Caption: Live Oak, Fla. , July 3, 2012 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Mark Harper observes ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 1, 2012 -- Members of the Louisiana National Guard are ready to provide bags of ice to residents affected by Hurricane Isaac.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies and the military to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard provides ice to Hurricane Isaac Survivors Production Date: 09/01/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 1, 2012 -- Members of the Louisiana National ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Belle Chasse, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- Residents affected by Hurricane Isaac pick up free lunches at the Disaster Recovery Center in Belle Chasse, La. Volunteer organizations are working with FEMA to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Belle Chasse, La....

The original database describes this as: Title: Lunches distributed at a Disaster Recovery Center in Louisiana Production Date: 09/04/2012 Caption: Belle Chasse, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- Residents affected by H... More

Alakanuk, Alaska, July 16, 2013 -- Homes in the lower Yukon are elevated to avoid the repetitive flooding that occurs during spring melts. FEMA is responding to the local communities which were affected and the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Alakanuk, Alaska, July 16, 2013 -- Homes in the lower Yukon are elevat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Alakanuk, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Individual... More

Jamestown,Colo., October 9,2013--A Salvation Army representative hands a bottle of Gatorade to a volunteer working in Jamestown, CO.  The Salvation Army has arranged to bring hot meals to the residents and volunteers working in Jamestown, CO.The town was devastated by flood waters.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Jamestown,Colo., October 9,2013--A Salvation Army representative hands...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Jamestown, CO Keywords: Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Colorado ^ Salvation Army ^ Jamestown... More

McClain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- AIR (Assess, Inform and Report) team members together with members of a PDA (Post Disaster Assessment Team, meet up with  Dale Carnahan, Director of the Perry County Emergency Management Agency. Perry and Greene counties have requested FEMA disaster declarations due to the damages from the flash floods and high winds which accompanied the tornado event February 10th. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

McClain, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- AIR (Assess, Inform and Report) team ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4101) Disaster Types: Fl... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 15, 2013 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Earl Armstrong provides information to Linda Blaize as she works to clear her yard.  FEMA staff is on the ground in Hattiesburg, providing information to help residents apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 15, 2013 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Ear...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Rachel Conger and Haley Taylor electronically register a May 31 tornado survivor as they do door-to-door outreach to find survivors who may not know how to register for FEMA disaster services, and as seen here, 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 outreach ^ Outreach ^ Individ... More

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- At the local school, Ursela Kozersewkorf waits for her grandmother as the family registers with FEMA by calling the 1-800-621 FEMA number at a special meeting place for the Tribal village. FEMA is responding and has a team in place working with the State of Alaska and the designated Native American tribes to help business owners and individuals recover form the effects of the disaster. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- At the local school, Ursela Kozersew...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Emmonak, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Individual ... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Mary David's home was relocated from the banks of the Yukon River to higher ground with the assistance of the FEMA mitigation programs. Innovative partnerships and programs with the State and the residents successfully relocated this home. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Mary David's home was...

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

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #6 is open today with signs at the street showing the way to help. DRC's provide many services at one location for May 20 and 30-31 tornado and flooding survivors.  George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #6...

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: DRC Individual Assiistance signage ^ DRC ^ signage ^ Ind... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Mexican Consulate, David Preciado addresses residents at 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 a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Mexican Consulate, David Preciado addres...

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 ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ residents ^ Mexican Consulate D... More

Jamestown, Colo., October 9,2013--A  resident of Jamestown, CO holds up a packet of Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) which are being provided by the Red Cross. The town was devastated by flood waters. FEMA is working with local, state, volunteer and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Jamestown, Colo., October 9,2013--A resident of Jamestown, CO holds u...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Jamestown, CO Keywords: Flooding ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ Colorado ^ Jamestown Disaster... More

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- John Fulton, a FEMA lead, briefs teams of FEMA specialists as they prepare to bring assistance to citizens of Galena. FEMA has a variety of disaster aid services  which are managed by specialists in the field. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- John Fulton, a FEMA lead, briefs teams...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Alaska Dsat FEMA Gelaway flood fly ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ DSAT... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation effort with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (L) and state State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (C) after he raised his home above the base level elevation. As a result of his participation in the mitigation program, the Turner family did not have recent flood waters into their residence.  Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 8, 2013 -- Nick Turner (R) discusses his elevation...

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

Newalla, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- At the Pecan Valley Church donation and distribution center, a truckload of donated food arrives for distribution to survivors of the deadly May 20 tornado. Volunteers provide critical personal services and are important FEMA partners in disaster recovery.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Newalla, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- At the Pecan Valley Church donation an...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Newalla, OK Keywords: food donation volunteer volag ^ Food ^ Volunteer ^ VOLAG... More

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Moore resident, Lorna Dillon recounts her experience of the tornado that ripped through her home. A F5 tornado struck the area on May 20th, causing widespread destruction. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Moore resident, Lorna Dillon recounts he...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ volunteers ^ sur... More

Hughes, Alaska, July 7, 2013 -- FEMA Individual Task Force Lead Michelle "Chelle" Howard (C) and FEMA inspector Jeff Smith (R) are working with this disaster survivors in the Alaskan Native owned private lands. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Adam Dubrowa/ FEMA

Hughes, Alaska, July 7, 2013 -- FEMA Individual Task Force Lead Michel...

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

Boulder,CO, October 2, 2013--Members of the FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) board a helicopter to fly into Jamestown, CO. The DSAT team is reaching out to residents who were affected by recent flooding. FEMA is working with local, state, volunteer and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by the recent flooding in Colorado.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Boulder,CO, October 2, 2013--Members of the FEMA Corps Disaster Surviv...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Boulder, CO Keywords: Assistance ^ Flooding ^ FEMA ^ Colorado ^ FEMA Corp ^ Boulder... More

Circle, AK, September 25, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (L) gives a basket of goods to a disaster survivor family that was severely affected by the flooding as a gesture of kindness. FEMA provided grants for materials, coordinated volunteer construction labor from the Mennonites Disaster Services Organization and shared in the community celebration by donating gift baskets to those new homeowners that had total structure losses. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Circle, AK, September 25, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A...

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

Perry County, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- A home sat at this location, but the force of the flooding Leaf River massively eroded the bank, taking the home. PDA teams are in Perry County verifying the damages, to see if the county is eligible for FEMA assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Perry County, Miss., Feb. 22, 2013 -- A home sat at this location, but...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Perry County, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- A storm shelter used during the recent tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. The shelter door was minimally damaged and all inside survived. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- A storm shelter used during the recent t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ storm shelter ^ 2013 ^ ... More

Freehold, N.J., Jan. 27, 2013 -- In Freehold, NJ, a Temporary Housing Unit (THU) is simultaneously being anchored in place and having plumbing hooked up in a commercial park for use by a family displaced by Hurricane Sandy. THU's are provided by FEMA and administered through the direct housing program. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Freehold, N.J., Jan. 27, 2013 -- In Freehold, NJ, a Temporary Housing ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Freehold, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ temporary housing ^ Individual assistance ^ THU's... More

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- At the local school, Ursela Kozersewkorf waits with her grandmother Ursula Kozersewkorf as the family registers with FEMA by calling the 1-800-621 FEMA (3362) number at a special meeting place for the Tribal Village members. FEMA is responding and has a team in place working with the State of Alaska and the designated Native American tribes to help business owners and individuals recover from the the disaster. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- At the local school, Ursela Kozersew...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Emmonak, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Of... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams fan out in Far Rockaways, New York to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. The teams are composed of Individual Assistance Specialists, Community Relations Specialists and Volunteer Agency Liaisons. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ su... More

Estes Park, Colo., October 22, 2013 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialist demonstrates one of the communication devices that are available to residents who may have communication difficulties at the Disaster Recovery Center in Estes Park, Colo.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies and volunteer organizations to provide assistance and information to residents who were affected by flooding.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Estes Park, Colo., October 22, 2013 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (I...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Estes Park, CO Keywords: Flooding ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ Colorado ^ DRC ^ communicatio... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Volunteers with Oklahoma Adventist Disaster Service are helping survivors clean up after the deadly May 20 tornado. Volunteers provide much needed personal services and are important FEMA partners in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Volunteers with Oklahoma Adventist Disas...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: volunteer volag clean up debris ^ Debris ^ Volunteer ^ cle... More

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- Candy Roberts pauses to look at damage on a farm in El Reno. She is one of a group of volunteers that came from Arkansas to help with the cleanup. The El Reno area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second F5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- Candy Roberts pauses to look at damag...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ Oklahoma ^ volunteers ^ survivors ^ El R... More

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- At the local municipal building, Sharon Andrews recieves disaster information from FEMA Tribal Relations Specialist Ramona Van Cleve regarding disaster registration, programs and recovery information. FEMA is responding and has a team in place working with the State of Alaska and the designated Native American tribes to help business owners and individuals recover form the effects of the disaster. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- At the local municipal building, Sha...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Emmonak, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Disaster Re... 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

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- All that remains are mud puddles and saturated tundra in this village after severe flooding innundated the Bourough and caused massive damages to individuals and businesses. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- All that remains are mud puddles and...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Emmonak, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Debris ^ In... More

Monmouth County, N.J., Jan. 28, 2013 -- At Fort Monmouth doors to the renovated housing units that will become temporary homes for some of the survivors of Hurricane Sandy stand open, waiting for the placement of new furnishings provided by funding from FEMA. The direct housing program is administered by FEMA.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Monmouth County, N.J., Jan. 28, 2013 -- At Fort Monmouth doors to the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr Keywords: Recovery ^ temporary housing ^ Individual assistance ^ Fort Monmouth ^ displaced survi... More

Hughes, Alaska, July 7, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Belinda Dougan and Individual Assistance Task Force Lead Michelle "Chelle" Howard are working with residents who have registered with FEMA to inspect their property entering critical data into the registration database. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Adam Dubrowa/ FEMA

Hughes, Alaska, July 7, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Belinda Dou...

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

Colorado Springs, CO September 24, 2013 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialist talks to a resident about the services that may be available to him at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Colorado Springs, CO. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents, businesses and communities affected by the recent floods.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Colorado Springs, CO September 24, 2013 -- A FEMA Individual Assistanc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Colorado Springs, CO Keywords: Flooding ^ FEMA ^ Colorado ^ Individual assistance ^... More

Nenana, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- At the Inland Barge Service dock, the fast moving Tanana river is like a water highway where supplies and resources are shipped to remote villages along the Yukon river. FEMA is shipping rebuilding supplies and tools which are being barged to upper river Yukon territories for the flooding recovery effort. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Nenana, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- At the Inland Barge Service dock, the...

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

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Moore resident, Mathew Lucht helps neighbors search through debris to find belongings. The area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Moore resident, Mathew Lucht helps neigh...

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 ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ volunteers ^ sur... More

Moore, Okla., May 30, 2013 -- A volunteer in the tornado stricken neighborhood of Westmoore looks at damage caused by tornado. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 30, 2013 -- A volunteer in the tornado stricken neig...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ Volunteer ^ Oklahoma ^ survivor Disaster T... More

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Young volunteer, Dillon Randall helps his Grandfather collect personal property from his destroyed home. The area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Young volunteer, Dillon Randall helps hi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ volunteers ^ sur... More

Chicago, Ill., June 3, 2013 -- At the Senior Fair, presented by Congressman Dan Lipinski, FEMA Congressional Affairs Specialist Dana Nelson [L] and FEMA Individual Assistance Liason Paula Shaw [r] show State Representative Silvana Tabares [L] and Legislative Aide Alaina Hampton [r] available FEMA registration information for them to share with 21st District constituents.  FEMA is assisting survivors across Illinois following the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that caused damage to thousands of homes in April and May 2013.  David Fine/FEMA

Chicago, Ill., June 3, 2013 -- At the Senior Fair, presented by Congre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Chicago, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Congressional ^ Ind... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- This is the Absentee Shawnee Resource Center where an Incident Command Center has been established to coordinate response efforts for the survivors of the May 19-20 tornadoes. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- This is the Absentee Shawnee Resource ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: Tribal Incident Command Center police firemen ^ tribal ^... More

Fort Yukon, Alaska, July 6, 2013 -- FEMA inspectors record damages and inspect the properties of the subsistence fishermen in the North Census Area after severe flooding destroyed their salmon mills, nets and subsistence way of life. FEMA abides by and supports the directive that Federal agencies work with tribal governments in a government-to-government relationship and FEMA has strong, long-standing relationships with Tribal governments, and they are essential members of the emergency management team. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Fort Yukon, Alaska, July 6, 2013 -- FEMA inspectors record damages and...

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

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivors Assistance Team (DSAT) members are helping to set up this Mobile Intake Registration Center (MIRC) vehicle at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center. FEMA is here in response to the tornadoes of May 19-20.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivors Assistan...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: DSAT MRIC Individual Assistance ^ Individual assistance ... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Ana Canizales registers disaster survivor, Sue Kemp for disaster assistance. The Whispering Oaks area of Moore 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 ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ vol... More

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteer, Adriana Persenaire hugs tornado survivor, Sandra Simmons whose  home was destroyed by a tornado.The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteer, Adriana Pe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ American Red Cross ^ su... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members assist tornado survivors at 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 -- FEMA Corps members assist tornado surviv...

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: Mitigation ^ Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma... More

Newalla, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Liz Furhman speaks at the Cleveland County Commissioner's Meeting at the Pecan Valley Church donation and distribution center. More than 100 survivors of the deadly May 20 tornado are here for a status update of recovery efforts from FEMA and other agencies.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Newalla, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Newalla, OK Keywords: Individual Assistance Commissioner's meeting community m... More

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- FEMA FCO Dolph A. Diemont leads a team into the far Western Bourough of Emmonak to meet with local officials, disaster survivors and community tribal leaders to discuss the way ahead for recovery efforts after a severe flood devastated the community. FEMA is responding with teams on the ground, working with the State of Alaska and the designated Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAA) and the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Emmonak, Alaska, July 15, 2013 -- FEMA FCO Dolph A. Diemont leads a te...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Emmonak, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ DHS leaders... More

Jamestown, Colo., October 9,2013--Tara Schoedinger, the Mayor of Jamestown, CO talks with (left) Roger Janis, FEMA's Public Assistance representative while Scott Chamberlin, FEMA Individual Assistance and Dan Alexander, FEMA's Director of  Long Term Recovery listen at a meeting in Jamestown, CO. FEMA is working with the Jamestown leadership to provide assistance tor residents and business affected recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Jamestown, Colo., October 9,2013--Tara Schoedinger, the Mayor of James...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Jamestown, CO Keywords: Flooding ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ Colorado ^ Jamestown Disaster... More

Anchorage, AK, June 6, 2014 -- FEMA logistics utilizes air freight to move rebuilding supplies to the remote City of Galena because there are no roads to the inner bush community. After severe flooding in 2013 inundated Galena, FEMA and the State of Alaska are coordinating the recovery measures to assist the affected residents recovery process. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Anchorage, AK, June 6, 2014 -- FEMA logistics utilizes air freight to ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-05 20:59:01 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Anchorage, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Cate... More

Galena, AK, June 13, 2014 -- FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy meets with Division A Task Force Leader Shannon Bradford regarding the disaster survivors recovery process. FEMA is coordinating the recovery measures after severe flooding catastrophically damaged the infrastructure to the community. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 13, 2014 -- FEMA Regional Administrator Ken Murphy me...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-13 02:18:26 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Circle, AK, July 16, 2014-- The Mennonite Disaster Services Volunteers recover in their bunk room from a long day of hammering, sawing, and repairing damaged homes after a severe flood inundated this community. FEMA, the State of Alaska and the volunteers combines resources, logistics and expert carpentry skills to rebuild, repair and restore homes back to pre flood condition for the eligible disaster survivors affected. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Circle, AK, July 16, 2014-- The Mennonite Disaster Services Volunteers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-15 07:58:50 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Circle, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

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