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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

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- These homes sustained flood damaged in Far Rockaways, New York. The community was impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program helps hurricane survivors with housing assistance funds after a Federally declared disaster. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- These homes sustained flood dama...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individual assistance ^ Dama... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The Army Corps of Engineers is removing the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY, which floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. Only the second floor and attic remain after the storm. FEMA is providing public assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of Staten Island, NY neighborhoods affected by tidal surge storm damages. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The Army Corps of Engineers is r...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types:... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Various agencies working together in recovery effort after the disaster. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Various agencies working together in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ Far Rockaway Disasters: New York Hurricane... More

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Roxbury Fire Chief, Richard Colleran from the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Station and FEMA External Affairs Liaison, Barbie Pritchard look at flood damaged homes in Far Rockaways, New York. The community was impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program helps hurricane survivors with housing assistance funds after a Federally declared disaster. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Roxbury Fire Chief, Richard Coll...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individual assistance ^ Dama... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Members of the Army National Guard load trucks as they prepare to hand out supplies to people in need. In response to Hurricane Sandy the New York National Guard spent the the day going door to door in Far Rockaway, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Members of the Army National Guar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-... More

East Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team assembles for their morning briefing at Farmingdale Airport. FEMA Corps team members are working to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

East Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team assembles for...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: East Farmingdale, NY Keywords: Training ^ Kids ^ Airport ^ FEMA Corps ^ You... More

Freeport, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- These appliances were ruined in the flooding which accompanied Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- These appliances were ruined in the f...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Freeport, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Teams on the ground delivering information to survivors of Hurricane Sandy in the Coney Island area. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Teams on...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: CR Community Realtions Coney Island FEMA Hurrica... More

Harlem, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2012 -- Carlos Tinoco (left) and Alexandra McClurkin (right), members of FEMA's Community Relations team, share information about jobs FEMA is hiring for, from communication specialists to community planners to translators to environmental specialists. As of today, there are over 100+ positions in different areas that FEMA is looking to fill with qualified candidates. All New Yorkers who meet the qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply. For a list of positions, visit http://newyork.us.jobs and enter FEMA in the search box. Community Relations teams also share information about disaster assistance resources and answer questions from storm survivors

Harlem, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2012 -- Carlos Tinoco (left) and Alexandra McCl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Florence Ward City/State: Harlem, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurrica... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Assist, Inform, Report - AIR team member Margie Floyd assists local volunteers (shown here with Bonnie Giebfried) with distribution of FEMA provided disaster supplies to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Assist, Inf...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: NY_4085_ CR AIR: volunteer IA ^ IA ^ CR ^ NY_4085_ ^ A... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey assist Russian hurricane survivor, Knana Letner with her special disaster related needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community in Coney Island, New York in response to Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Oyster Bay, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Debris is piled outside a home in Oyster Bay New York as a result of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Oyster Bay, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Debris is piled outside a home in O...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Oyster Bay, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types:... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Cars were buried in sand from Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Beach, New York. 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. 7, 2012 -- Cars were buried in sand from Hurric...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: NY ^ hurricane sandy ^ Long Island ^ Long Beach ^ Cars b... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The remnants of this home which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. The owner nearly lost her life when the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy swept through her home on Staten Island. the homeowner received disaster assistance from FEMA, which along with the state, local government and volunteer organizations, provides disaster assistance to disaster survivors of catastrophic events such as Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The remnants of this home which w...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ beach ^ New York ^ hurricane sa... More

Seaford, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor Mike Hanly shows how high the water came on his furnace. FEMA is working with various 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. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor Mike Hanly sho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Seaford, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Fl... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member Wiley Cruz, left, gets her legged examined by Louis Barquin, medic, HM3, aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The ship has been used for accommodations for volunteers who have come to help with recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member Wiley Cruz, left, ge...

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

Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- FEMA is providing public assistance for clean up and recovery to municipalities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Town of Ramapo Tree and Mulch Operation at the Saddle River Pool, in Chestnut Ridge, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Chestnut Ridge, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- FEMA is providing public assist...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Chestnut Ridge, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Sandra Bradshaw, left, and Joe Bertrand, right, community relations specialists, explain FEMA programs which might help the survivors. Community relations speciaists often provide the personal contact which opens the door to outside help.Ed Edahl/FEMA

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Sandra Bradshaw, left, and Joe ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Sheepshead Bay, NY Keywords: Storm ^ sandy ^ Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ Sheepshead B... More

Island Park, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Small Business Administration Customer Service Representative Linda Mosley, assists a local resident at a Disaster Recovery Center. The center has been set up to help residents register for assistance or to come and talk to a specialist to get information on what programs are available if they were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Island Park, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Small Business Administration Cust...

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

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from right, and State Department of Financial Services, Senior Advisor to the Superintendent, Martin Schwartzman, second from left, talk to local residents after a town hall meeting held with local, state and federal officials 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 Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

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

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Members of the Army National Guard wait as they are divided up into teams. In response to Hurricane Sandy the New York National Guard spent the the day going door to door in Far Rockaway, N.Y., bring food and supplies to people left in need. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Members of the Army National Guar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Following the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, the owner of this home is having it raised to help decrease the chances of future disaster damage. FEMA's mitigation program helps reduce losses that may result from natural disasters. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Following the devastation left by Hurr...

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

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey speak in Russian to Hurricane Sandy survivor about his recovery needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community on Coney Island, New York in response to the needs of people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ Community Relations ^ Coney Island ^... More

Forest Hills, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2012 -- People from a variety of organizations assist survivors of Hurricane Sandy at the FEMA Call Center in the Joint Field Office in Forest Hills, N.Y. FEMA is working with various 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. Chris Kleponis/FEMA

Forest Hills, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2012 -- People from a variety of organizat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Forest Hills, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Recovery DR-4085 H... More

Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Trees along house numbers 49 and 51 Locust Street in Garden City, NY await cleanup after falling from winds from Hurricane Sandy, November 24, 2012. FEMA is working with various 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. Chris Kleponis/ FEMA

Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Trees along house numbers 49 and 5...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Garden City, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Disaster Relief Hur... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 -- A FEMA Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, speaks to Alexander Romanov, Director of Federal-State Russian Airmobile Rescue Service, Moscow, during a tour of FEMA's DR-4085 Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, New York. Following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, FEMA coordinates its work in New York at the FEMA JFO in Queens and supports state, local, tribal and volunteer agencies in their disaster response activities. FEMA also welcomes the cooperation and assistance of international experts such as the Russian Airmobile Rescue Service who are familiar with disaster response techniques needed to assist communities in need of relief. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 -- A FEMA Intergovernmental Affairs Specia...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Russian Airmobile Rescue Service DR-4085 Queens New Yo... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2013 -- In November 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the city's historic boardwalk. By November 2013, the construction of a stronger and safer boardwalk will be complete. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2013 -- In November 2012, Hurricane Sandy ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy deposited this boat in a resident's back yard. FEMA Community Relations staff is on the ground in Seaford to inform survivors that they may be eligible for disaster assistance. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy deposited this boat in...

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

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Flood damaged homes in Far Rockaways, New York. The community was impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program helps hurricane survivors with housing assistance funds after a Federally declared disaster. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Flood damaged homes in Far Rocka...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaways, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individual assistance ^ Dama... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Local residents receive temporary housing information at a New York City Restoration Centers in the Bronx, which is partnered with FEMA at local Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm. There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Local residents receive temporary hous...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Food stacked up in auditorium of the Islip Town Hall awaiting distribution to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with various 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.Photo b Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Food stacked up in auditorium of the Isl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ sandy ^ Tropical Storm ^ disaster relief ^ hurricane de... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Matt Ordway and his two sons from Southbury, Connecticut, drove down in the morning to help out residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Matt Ordway and his two sons from Sou...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Debris ^ hurricane sandy ^ Volunteering ^ Far Rockaway Disas... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Department of Motor Vehicle employee Shuntel Marina, takes back license plates from residents who have lost their cars due to Hurricane Sandy. The makeshift office has been set up in Breezy Point at the local combined New York City Restoration Center and Disaster Recovery Center due to Hurricane Sandy. Residents who lost their license may also come to the facility for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Department of Motor Vehicle employee S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A local resident checks in at a New York City Restoration Center in the Bronx, which is partnered with FEMA at local Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm. There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A local resident checks in at a New Y...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 --A home ripped open by Hurricane Sandy reveals a computer table hanging in the balance of a collapsed second story. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy

N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 --A home ripped open by Hurricane Sandy reveals a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: NY Keywords: Flood ^ Damage ^ Storm ^ Hurricane ^ Rebuild ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

Breezy Point, N,Y., August 5, 2013 -- About 350 of the more than 2,800 homes in Breezy Point were completely destroyed by the fires or flood surges caused by Hurricane Sandy. Ten months after Sandy, about 60 percent of the community has returned. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N,Y., August 5, 2013 -- About 350 of the more than 2,800...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) representative Michael Clay informs Hurricane Sandy survivor and Long Beach, N.Y. resident Tom Kolb, of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) City/State: Lo... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway Beach. 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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Fire ravaged neighborhood in Rockaway...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Fire ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ House ^ FEMA ^... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, standing, talks to Applicant Program Service Specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center that has been set up at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

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

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A New York City Restoration Center in the Bronx, which is partnered with FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center is open to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm. There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A New York City Restoration Center in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Damaged homes and cars mark the path of Hurricane Sandy's flood waters. Impacted residents are recovering with help from neighbors, volunteers, and FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Damaged homes and cars mark the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Fl... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Piles of personal items are stacked outside of homes in the Rockaways. The area was impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with federal, state and local government officials to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Piles of personal items are stacked ou...

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

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial view of homes that were ravaged by fire in the community of Breezy Point, New York as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The area also received widespread flooding and power outages. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial view of homes that were ra...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ Aerial ^ New York ^ hurricane sand... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) specialist, Rossy Rey speaks to hurricane survivor, Baljit Singh about his disaster related needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to Coney Island, New York to assess the needs of those affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relation... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employees, who volunteered for FEMA community relations, inform Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Administrator Craig Fugate, second from left, listens to a briefing at Bellevue Hospital from senior staff, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, and Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Jerome M. Hauer, left. Administrator Fugate discussed the progress being made at the hospital after being impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Administrator Craig Fugate, second fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- A FEMA Community Relations worker talks to a resident of Breezy Point in the Rockaway area near New York City who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA community relations workers go house to house talking to residents about the various ways FEMA is in their community to help them. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- A FEMA Community Relations worker...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Freeport, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, speaks to to Mayor Andrew Hardwick, second from left, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, next to him and Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Jerome M. Hauer during a meeting with local officials. Administrator Fugate was in the area to meet with local officials to discuss recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Freeport, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --TSA Surge Force member Cheryl Seminara, left, of the Surge Capacity Force Individual Assistance call center speaks to FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from left, TSA Administrator John Pistole, right, and TSA Federal Security Director and head of the TSA Support center, John Della Jacono, second from right,and other team members at the Individual Assistance Surge Force call center located at FEMA's Joint Field Office. The Surge force volunteers are making call outs to individuals who have expressed additional needs when calling to apply for assistance. Residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance through FEMA.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --TSA Surge Force member Cheryl Seminara,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, talks to Senator Charles Schumer, at NYU Langone Medical Center. They came to view damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and were joined by the center's administrator's and senior officials.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator of Protection and National Preparedness, Timothy Manning, talks with ESF-15 Director Mark Peterson, second from left, News Desk Specialist Ed Conley, second from right and Hannah Vick, AE-JIC, right, at the Joint Field Office. Manning met with members of different departments to get feed back on activities happening in response to Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator of Protecti...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino visits the Massachusetts Maritme Ship TS Kennedy which is supplying berthing quarters for DHS Federal Employees who have come out to volunteer and work in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Typ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- The American Red Cross is known for providing various types of assistance to people around the world. In the New York area, they are providing food, blankets, housing, and meals on wheels to people who are unable to cook or get to a food source. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- The American Red Cross is known for...

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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, stops by a Verizon relief center tent at the local Disaster Recovery Center. Verizon's partnership with FEMA assists people impacted by disasters by setting up locations that have telephones and computers so that residents can contact FEMA and apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino...

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

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy, buildings in Downtown Manhattan still rely on portable power generators and businesses and residents remain displaced. Downtown Manhattan suffered extensive water damage after after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for Local and State government based on recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy, build...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Restoration services are provided by private entities in Downtown Manhattan one month after the flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for State and Local Government based on their recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Restoration services are provided by p...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, this FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Vehicle (MDRC) is providing telecommunication services. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location and the MDRC facilitates computer and telephone services at the DRC to help eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

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: DRC MDRC IA SBA ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ IA ^ MDRC Disasters: N... More

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Katya Khizhnyak, a FEMA Russian language interpreter, listens to Zoya Lyamchenko describe the damage to her home in Sheepshead Bay. FEMA provides a multitude of language services to survivors. Ed Eahl/FEMA

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Katya Khizhnyak, a FEMA Russian...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Sheepshead Bay, NY Keywords: Flood ^ sandy ^ 4085 ^ russian ^ Sheepshead Bay Disaster... More

Rockaway Beach, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Emergency generators sit abandoned after being submerged in the Hurricane Sandy water surge. FEMA public assistance will often help finance generators to public entities and for public infrastructure. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Rockaway Beach, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Emergency generators sit aband...

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

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy debris and destruction can be seen in and around the houses in Breezy Point, N.Y. Over 100 houses burned to the ground as flood waters isolated the community from fireman. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy de...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy, buildings in Downtown Manhattan are still recovering from water damages. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for State and Local Government based on their recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy, build...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program visited the Young Israel Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA f... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- Scattered debris and detritus in the basement of the destroyed home of a disaster survivor on Kissam Ave. on Staten Island following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. FEMA assists disaster survivors (e.g. temporary housing, individual assistance) following catastrophic events like Hurricane Sandy in tandem with efforts of state and local governments. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- Scattered debris and detritus in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Surge ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ^ Basement ^ Debris... More

Queens, N.Y., April 24, 2013 --Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) team members discussed flooding and coastal repair issues with members of Long Island's The Nature Conservancy. Hurricane Sandy affected 800 perimeter linear miles of coastline, including inlets, with flooding and erosion. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 24, 2013 --Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Response ^ FEMA ^ NDRF ^ hurricane sandy ^ storm surge ^ FD... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella and Flat Stanley visit the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, N.Y. At the JFO, FEMA works with its partners to ensure that disaster survivors are receiving assistance that will help them begin to recover. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella and Flat Stanley visit the F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting personal property debris removal from the more than 100 homes destroyed by fires in Breezy Point, NY during Hurricane Sandy. Operations are being conducted overnight to expedite the cleanup and work continues while a nor'easter moves into the area. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ U.S. Army Corps of Engine... More

N.Y., Jan. 22, 2013 -- A disaster survivor is registering for assistance on their laptop using disasterassistance.gov. Andrea Booher/FEMA

N.Y., Jan. 22, 2013 -- A disaster survivor is registering for assistan...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropi... More

Fire Island, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2013 -- New York Recovery Field Office Commander Lt. Col. John A. Knight, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA debris teams are conducting inspections of each of the approximately 2,200 affected homes in Fire Island to complete private property debris removal assessments. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Fire Island, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2013 -- New York Recovery Field Office Com...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Fire Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: C... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- A stranded boat that slammed into a home on Tennyson Drive near Great Kills Park on Staten Island after Hurricane Sandy struck parts of New York on October 29, 2013. FEMA, the state, local government and volunteer organizations provide disaster assistance to survivors of catastrophic evens such as Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- A stranded boat that slammed int...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ beach ^ New York ^ hurricane sa... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- The steps leading to the destroyed home of a disaster survivor on Kissam Ave. on Staten Island following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. FEMA assists disaster survivors (e.g. temporary housing, individual assistance, public assistance) following catastrophic events like Hurricane Sandy in tandem with efforts of state and local governments. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- The steps leading to the destroye...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Surge ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ^ Debris ^ steps ^ ... More

Queens, N.Y., May 7, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino talks to FEMA Corps members about the past, present and future of FEMA Corps and their integration with FEMA. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Richard Serino ... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, NY. FEMA is providing public assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup of Breezy Point and the Rockaways in Queens, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers b...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, signs of life are returning to the burn zone, an area where 135 homes were destroyed by fire. Twenty to 30 homes are in different stages of construction as the neighborhood rebuilds. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- On the one-year anniversary of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ breezy point ^ NY4085 ^ one year ... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct.1, 2013--The Carroll Street Bridge, which spans the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, is back in service after it was heavily damaged by the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy in late October of 2012. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided funds to the New York City Department of Transportation to help with repair costs. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Oct.1, 2013--The Carroll Street Bridge, which spans th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Long Beach, N.Y., June 26, 2013 -- The surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded the streets of Long Beach with four feet of water. Some homeowners have chosen to elevate their houses to avoid damage from future storms. K.C.Wilsey

Long Beach, N.Y., June 26, 2013 -- The surge from Hurricane Sandy floo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists visit Italian Charities of America in Elmhurst, Queens. CR Teams offer information and address the concerns of the community residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Community Relations ^ Elmhurst Queens ^ Italian char... More

Queens, N.Y., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA welcomed government officials, from the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, as well as Fellows from the Brookings Institution, to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery procedures for Hurricane Sandy. External Affairs Officer, Crystal Payton, discussed FEMA's multifaceted approach to providing information to the public throughout the disaster cycle. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA welcomed government officials, from...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ emergency management ^ hurrica... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella and Flat Stanley visit the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, NY to attend meetings with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, FEMA partners and associates. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella and Flat Stanley visit the F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2013 -- A disaster survivor is registering for assistance on their laptop using disasterassistance.gov. Andrea Booher/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 23, 2013 -- A disaster survivor is registering fo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialists Kathia Colon and Paulette Hammonds hand out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ Flooding ^ Protect ^ FEMA... More

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialists Paulette Hammonds and Kathia Colon hand out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ Flooding ^ Protect ^ FEMA... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, NY. FEMA is providing public assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup of Breezy Point and the Rockaways in Queens, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers b...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Ellis Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Hurricane Sandy caused significant damage to the infrastructure of Ellis Island. There is a major cleanup of the flooded areas underway and some power has returned. There is no date yet as to when the Island will be opened to the public. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Ellis Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Hurricane Sandy caused significant d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Ellis Island, NY Keywords: Damage ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ repairs ^ 4085 ^ El... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Piles of debris containing telephone poles, railroad ties, trees, 2x4s and other items wait to be sorted. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ USACE ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ clean up... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Federal agencies gather for a Recovery Task Force workshop to share information and develop strategies for recovery after Hurricane Sandy. The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) provides guidance for a roadmap that will help communities engage in pre and post-disaster planning. It encourages communities to ask questions, identify barriers and generate dialogue around the disaster questions ΓÇ£What would we do if...ΓÇ¥ or ΓÇ£Where do we go from here?ΓÇ¥ K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Federal agencies gather for a Recovery ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Planning ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ HUD ^ hurricane sandy ^ meeting... More

Staten Island, N.Y., June 21, 2013 -- NY Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn toured hospital facilities, at Staten Island University Hospital and the Richmond University Medical Center, with local officials, hospital executives and Congressional staff members. They discussed possible mitigation strategies to avoid possible flooding and loss of power from future storms by elevating critical infrastructure such as generators. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., June 21, 2013 -- NY Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Hospital ^ FEMA ^ tour ^ FCO ^ staten i... More

N.Y., Jan. 23, 2013 -- A disaster assistance poster is placed inside this Disaster Recovery Center for Hurricane Sandy survivors

N.Y., Jan. 23, 2013 -- A disaster assistance poster is placed inside t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Trop... More

Rockaway, N.Y., April 22, 2013 -- Jacob Riis Park served as the staging area for debris sorting and sand remediation. Much of the debris was taken to staging sites where rocks and solid waste were separated and sand sifted, cleaned and returned to beaches

Rockaway, N.Y., April 22, 2013 -- Jacob Riis Park served as the stagin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Jacob Riis Park debris ^ Debris ^ Jacob Riis Park Disast... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

New York, N.Y., Apr. 2, 2014—Deputy Regional Administrator for FEMA Region II, Michael Bresnahan, gave opening remarks at an emergency management seminar, hosted by FEMA and HUD, for the New York Coalition of Latin American Consulates to demonstrate ways to be better prepared to deal with disasters when they strike. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Apr. 2, 2014—Deputy Regional Administrator for FEMA ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-02 09:38:23 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Management ^ Training ^ Emergency ^ FEMA ^ seminar ^ HUD ^ Michael Bresnahan ^ COOP... More

New York, N.Y., March 11, 2014 -- New York University (NYU) Medical Center (middle) occupies the north end of Hospital Row on First Avenue, separated from the East River only by the FDR Drive. During the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy the hospital suffered extreme damage to its infrastructure. Federal agencies are coordinating to help the hospital become more resilient to future storms. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., March 11, 2014 -- New York University (NYU) Medical Ce...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ NYC ^ NY4085 ^ East river ^ Hospital Row ^ NYU Medical Center Disasters: Ne... More

New York, N.Y., March 11, 2014 -- The Veterans Administration Hospital (2nd from left), Bellevue Hospital (4th from the Left), and New York University (NYU) Medical Center (four buildings on the right) occupy Hospital Row on First Avenue, separated from the East River only by the FDR Drive. During the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy these hospitals were flooded and suffered extreme damage to their infrastructure. Federal agencies are coordinating to help the hospitals become more resilient to future storms. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., March 11, 2014 -- The Veterans Administration Hospital...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Flooding ^ FEMA ^ NY4085 ^ Bellevue Hospital ^ East river ^ Hospital Row ^ NYU Medi... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, second from left and other elected and local officials speak at a press conference at a local Disaster Recovery Center. The center has program specialists as well as phones set up for people impacted by Hurricane Sandy to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Coney Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Type... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Local Red Hook business, Cornell Paper and Box Company, continues cleanup of boxes at the warehouse that was flooded during Hurricane Sandy. Business impacted by the storm may contact the Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans at all New York State/FEMA disaster recovery centers and 18 SBA business recovery centers. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Local Red Hook business, Cornell Paper...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- At the Sands Atlantic Beach, workers rebuild a deck damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The Club recently received a loan from the SBA to help fund the project. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- At the Sands Atlantic Beach, wo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Atlantic Beach, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Atlantic ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2013 -- Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills and Public Affairs Specialist Michael Peacock, were at Goodfella's pizzeria in Dongan Hills, to announce the release of additional funding to aid homeowners and small business owners in their recovery efforts. Goodfella's was able to reopen quickly with the help a loan from the SBA. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2013 -- Small Business Administration (SB...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: SBA ^ FEMA ^ HUD ^ hurricane sandy ^ Loans ^ Bloombe... More

Roxbury, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Fort Tilden Park in Roxbury, NY is still open to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Several FEMA partners are stationed here to provide one-stop assistance to residents affected by the storm, including the Small Business Administration (SBA), Housing & Urban Development (HUD), NY State Department of Motor Vehicles and the US Post Office. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Roxbury, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Fort ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Roxbury, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coast... More

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