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Spencer, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Federal, State and Local Officials visit neighborhoods that are impacted by the recent May 31st tornado. The Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams are surveying the areas to see if a Presidential Declaration will be reached with the compiled information. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Spencer, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Federal, State and Local Officials vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Spencer, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ State/L... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- A desk sits outside of a tornado damaged classroom in the Tower Elementary school in Moore, Oklahoma. An F5 tornado struck the area on May 20th, causing widespread destruction. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- A desk sits outside of a tornado damaged...

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 ^ 2013 ^ survivors ^ Towe... More

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- The American Red Cross and Moore resident look at the memorial fence at the Plaza Towers Elementary School. The fence is covered in personal messages and mementos for the seven children that lost their lives in the school during the tornado. Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- The American Red Cross and Moore residen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ survivors ^ Red Cross ... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- An American Red Cross team canvas the tornado stricken neighborhood of Whispering Oaks and provide meals and drinks survivors. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- An American Red Cross team canvas the to...

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, second from left, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, tour a neighborhood impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by local and state elected officials.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, second from left...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit ^ State/Loc... More

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

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

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

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This 100 member Smyrna, Georgia First United Methodist Church youth choir, after an international singing tour, stopped here to provide debris clean up today, and upon conclusion, is performing for the home owners (volunteer coordination through the Church of Latter Day Saints, Bishop Jeff Nelson at left). The May 20 tornado destroyed many homes in this neighborhood and volunteers provide significant recovery help for survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This 100 member Smyrna, Georgia ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: volunteers VOLAG debris damage destroyed home ^ Da... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Susan Solomon speaks with Dr.JoAnn Carpenter, MD, and other medical volunteers from the Moore First Baptist Church who are reaching out to the May 20 storm survivors to help with any medical issues including tetnus shots. Volunteers provide valuable services to help disaster survivors and are important FEMA partners in recovery services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Susan So...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: volunteer medical PIO MD ^ Volunteer ^ MD ^ medical ^ PIO ... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- AmeriCorps National Civilian Conservation Corps(NCCC) member Johnny Walker and Iowa Conservation Corps member Ian Wolf speak with a disaster survivor at FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #6 which opened today. DRC's provide many services at one location for disaster survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- AmeriCorps National Civilian Conserva...

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: NCCC Conservation Corps volunteer coordination DRC Indiv... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- Tornado damage to a business in El Reno. 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 14, 2013 -- Tornado damage to a business in El Re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ Oklahoma ^ volunteers ^ survivors ^ El R... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- As requested by the May 20 tornado survivor, Samaritan's Purse volunteers search for a walking cane lost in the storm. Volunteer groups like this provide much needed personal recovery services and are important FEMA partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- As requested by the May 20 tornado survi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: VOLAG volunteers Samaritan's Purse Individual Assistance ^... More

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- The outside of a storm sheller that is near Plaza Towers Elementary School. The area was impacted by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- The outside of a storm sheller that is n...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Emergency Shelter ^ Miscellane... More

Norman, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- At the Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, Applicant Assistance Specialist Angel Ocasio speaks with a storm survivor. FEMA is here to provide help in the aftermath of the deadly May 19 and 20 tornadoes. George Armstrong/FEMA

Norman, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- At the Cleveland County FEMA/State Dis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Norman, OK Keywords: DRC Individual Assistance interview survivor ^ DRC ^ Indi... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Crews clean up tornado debris in West Moore. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Crews clean up tornado debris in West Mo...

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

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- Barbara Bornemann looks back at where farmhouse and barns once stood. 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 -- Barbara Bornemann looks back at where...

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 ^ survivors ^ El Reno Disaster... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA inspector David Kerr, inspects a house that was impacted by the recent tornado on May 20, 2013. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA inspector David Kerr, inspe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Miscellaneous Photogra... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- The winds of the deadly EF-5 May 20 tornado have driven a piece of lumber through the metal door of this truck. FEMA is here to help individuals and the community recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- The winds of the deadly EF-5 May 20 torn...

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: damage debris hazard ^ Hazard ^ Damage ^ Debris Disaster ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- These unrecognizable hulks of metal are what's left of cars parked near the Medical Center after the deadly May 20 EF-5 tornado destroyed the Center. FEMA is here to help individuals and the community recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- These unrecognizable hulks of metal are ...

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: Damage cars ^ Damage ^ cars Disaster Types: Severe Storm ... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 --Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. This power line tower was toppled. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 --Aerial views of the damage caused by the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Aerial Photographs Relating to... More

Moore, Okla., Aug. 30, 2013 -- Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (left) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tammye Trevi├▒o (center) walk around an underground safe room in the garage of a newly-constructed home in Moore. Recovery is underway in Moore, where HUD recently announced that the city will receive $26.3 million in a Community Development Block Grant following the EF-5 tornado that struck in May 2013. In addition, the State of Oklahoma will receive $10.6 million to support local recovery efforts following more powerful storms that occurred May 18 - June 2

Moore, Okla., Aug. 30, 2013 -- Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin (left) an...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories: Preparations ^ Rec... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, at podium, speaks at a press conference at Plaza Towers Elementary School, amid debris from the damage from the F5 tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, local and state officials as well as local residents.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, at podium, speaks at a p...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Jennifer Allen, right, a volunteer with Vision Source, helps local resident Isabella Mendoza, find a pair of glasses after an eye exam. Residents impacted by the recent tornado who need eye care are urged to come to Graceway Baptist Church for a free exam and glasses or contacts. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Jennifer Allen, right, a volunte...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Kids ^ Private Sector ... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Local resident Elijah Meza picks out a pair of glasses after an eye exam by volunteers with Vision Source who are providing local residents with eye care who were impacted by the recent tornado on May 20, 2013. The center is set up at the Graceway Baptist Church. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Local resident Elijah Meza picks...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Kids ^ Private Sector ... More

Bethel Acres, Okla., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA Operations Branch Chief Christian Van Alstyne briefs Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman and State Coordinating Officer Michelann Ooten on the damages at Steelman Estates near Shawnee, Oklahoma, and the progress of the clean up efforts underway. Richard Krikava/FEMA

Bethel Acres, Okla., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA Operations Branch Chief Chri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Richard Krikava City/State: Bethel Acres, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Operations ^ Debris ^ Damages Disaster Ty... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- FEMA External Affairs staff, Earl Armstrong(left), Daniel Green, Barbara Shipp, and Norma Reyes share limited space with six others in a Mobile Emergency Response vehicle parked at a local shopping center as FEMA responds to the deadly May 20 tornado. An expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration on May 21 brings federal resources to this area. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- FEMA External Affairs staff, Ear...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: EA response IA PA ^ EA ^ Response ^ PA ^ IA Disas... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, right, speaks with Principal Amy Simpson at the Plaza Towers Elementary School. Obama toured a neighborhood, impacted by the F5 tornado, toured the elementary school and then following a press conference met with first responders and family members of those who lost family members in the tornado. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, right, speaks wi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit Photographs... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- A survivor of the deadly May 20 tornado stands and stares in the debris field that once was his home. FEMA is here to provide Individual Assistance including housing assistance to eligible applicants. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- A survivor of the deadly May 20 tornado ...

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: Damage Individual Assistance housing assistance ^ Damage ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Power Company Electrical transformers and other repair parts are stored in a local mall parking lot in readiness to repair and restore electrical service disrupted by the deadly May 20 tornado. FEMA Public Assistance funds under Category F will reimburse a portion of restoration costs. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Power Company Electrical transformers an...

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: Public Assistance electric utilities ^ Utilities ^ Public ... More

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

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

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

Moore, Okla., May 21, 2013 -- Oklahoma Task Force 1 rescue workers and local firefighters continue search and rescue operations at Plaza Tower Elementary School late into the evening. A tornado destroyed many parts of the community on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 21, 2013 -- Oklahoma Task Force 1 rescue workers and...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Response ^ US&R Photographs Re... More

El Reno, Okla., June 1, 2013 -- Local roads are flooded as a result of the tornado that touched down on Friday evening. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 1, 2013 -- Local roads are flooded as a result of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: El Reno, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Miscellaneous Photographs Re... More

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

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

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

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Members the Oklahoma City Fire Department escort a teacher of the Briarwood Elementary School out of the debris of the May 20 tornado destroyed school after searching for valued possessions. Firemen are here today to help teachers and others look for personal items before the school is demolished next week. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Members the Oklahoma City Fire Departmen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: teacher firemen ^ Teacher ^ firemen Disaster Types: Sever... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama, right, speaks with Plaza Towers Elementary School Principal Amy Simpson, second from right, as well as other school officials and family members during a stop to the school. Obama was joined by local, state and federal officials to survey the damage caused by the recent F5 tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama, right, speaks wit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit Photographs... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 --Federal Urban Search and Rescue Team Nebraska Task Force 1 work with local fire fighters in searching a ravine for potential survivors of the recent tornado. A tornado destroyed many parts of the community on May 20, 2013.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 --Federal Urban Search and Rescue Team Nebr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Response ^ US&R Photographs Re... More

Norman, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- At the Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), FEMA Public Information Officer Nate Custer assists hanging a sign on the Mobile Intake Registration Vehicle as the center opens today. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location for survivors of the deadly May 19 and 20 tornadoes. George Armstrong/FEMA

Norman, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- At the Cleveland County FEMA/State Dis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Norman, OK Keywords: DRC MRIC PIO ^ DRC ^ PIO ^ MRIC Disaster Types: Severe S... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- Anyone interested in finding out about ways to lessen the effects of future disasters could visit a booth at Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City and pick up informational materials. FEMA/Jackie Chandler

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- Anyone interested in finding out...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories:... More

Moore, Okla., Aug. 30, 2013 -- A banner from students of Newtown, Connecticut to the students of Moore, Oklahoma still hangs in Moore City Hall. The City of Moore recently received a $26.3 million Community Development Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help recovery continue from an EF-5 tornado that ravaged the community in May 2012 with winds more than 200 miles per hour

Moore, Okla., Aug. 30, 2013 -- A banner from students of Newtown, Conn...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories: Recovery Photograp... More

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

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

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

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- AmeriCorps Liaison to FEMA Bruce Bailey speaks at the Voluntary Organizations Active On Disasters (VOAD) meeting at the FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO). Representatives of numerous volunteer organizations are here for a strategy session on volunteer involvement from first response through long term recovery. Volunteers are important FEMA partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- AmeriCorps Liaison to FEMA Bruc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: VOAD volunteers recovery response ^ Recovery ^ Res... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- At the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center #2, Applicant Assistance Specialists are providing information about FEMA disaster services and how to apply for them. FEMA is here in response to the deadly May 20 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- At the FEMA/State Disaster Reco...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: Individual Assistance DRC housing assistance ^ DRC... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- Electric crews continue to work on power lines that were impacted by the May 20th tornado. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- Electric crews continue to work ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Recovery Photographs R... More

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 --Vy Ho, a nurse with Mercy Hospital provides llocal resident Mignon Rodriguez with a tetnus shot in a neighborhood impacted by the recent tornado. Residents are urged to register with FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 --Vy Ho, a nurse with Mercy Hospital provi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Recovery ^ Volunteering Photog... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama hugs local resident Julie Lewis at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Lewis's husband and son rode out the storm in their storm shelter at their home, next to the school. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local and state officials to visit the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama hugs local residen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Presidential Visit Ph... More

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 --A memorial of seven crosses near Plaza Towers Elementary School where seven people perished in the F5 tornado that happened on May 20, 2013.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 --A memorial of seven crosses near Plaza To...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Miscellaneous Photographs Rela... More

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris inspector Don Whatley, works on a Private Property Debris Removal Assessment in a neighborhood that was impacted by the May 20th tornado. The assessments helps FEMA and the State with determining debris removal needs. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris insp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Federal Partners Phot... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Volunteers from AT&T are clearing debris from home sites affected by the May 20 tornado which destroyed many homes in this area. Volunteers provide much needed personal services for tornado survivors and are important partners in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Volunteers from AT&T are clearing debris...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Volunteers damage destroyed homes debris clean up Individu... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Volunteers with Vision Source provide local residents with eye care who were impacted by the recent tornado on May 20, 2013. Fourth year optometrist student Blake Carlisle, left, examines Elijah Meza's eyes. The center is set up at the Graceway Baptist Church. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Volunteers with Vision Source pr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Kids ^ Private Sector ... More

Spc. Zachary Ramsey, a cannon crewmember with Btry.

Spc. Zachary Ramsey, a cannon crewmember with Btry.

Spc. Zachary Ramsey, a cannon crewmember with Btry. B., 3-82 FA Regt., 2nd BCT, 1st Cav. Div., speaks on the memory of his friend and brother-in-arms, Spc. Jamie Schnider during the 3-82 FA Regt. memorial cerem... More

Zeus, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working

Zeus, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working

Zeus, 97th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits for commands from his handler, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Cox during endurance training Nov. 25, 2013. Military working dogs train with thei... More

Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau,

Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau,

Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau, reflects on the portraits of the fallen soldiers of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a tour of the Armed Forces Reserve Center located in Norman, Okla.

Army Reserve Sgt. Rian Short, resident of Broken Arrow,

Army Reserve Sgt. Rian Short, resident of Broken Arrow,

Army Reserve Sgt. Rian Short, resident of Broken Arrow, Okla., and military police officer with 1st Platoon, 366th Military Police Company out of Stillwater, Okla., searches an enemy combatant role player found... More

Tornado - Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Brad Craine, FEMA Public affairs officer and SBA representative Michael Flores meets with Charles Jones, KBLP radio President and radio personality in Lindsay, OK. Craine and Flores participated in a radio talk show informing the listening audience about programs that FEMA and the SBA are providing to residents affected by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Brad Craine, FEMA Public af...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and SBA outreach to the OK community Production Date: 06/07/2010 Caption: Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Brad Craine, FEMA Public affairs officer and S... More

Shawnee, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #3 is open and Small Business Administration (SBA) Customer Services Representative Corey Williams speaks with a May 19-20 tornado survivor who is applying for disaster recovery assistance. SBA has low interest loans and other programs to help eligible applicants. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: SBA Individual Assistance loans ^ SBA ^ Individual assis... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino speaks at a press conference at the City Hall to explain the process of registering with FEMA for assistance. Serino was joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, left, along with other local and state officials to discuss the response to the recent tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino sp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ Press Con... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Tornado survivors wait to meet with FEMA and Small Business Administration (SBA) officials at the Disaster Recovery Center at West Moore High School. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Tornado survivors wait to meet with FEMA...

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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Ron Crow, a FEMA public assistance officer (left) and Ken Collie, roofing foreman with the Moore Public School System, look over hail damages caused to a rooftop air conditioning unitl during the May 10 tornado outbreak. Preliminary Damage Assessment teams made up of local, county, state and federal officials are documenting damages caused by 22 confirmed tornadoes in the eastern half of the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Ron Crow, a FE...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment partners on roof in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Ron Crow, a FEMA public assistance off... More

Balloons - R - Balloon burned at Fort Sill, Okla., by explosion caused by static spark

Balloons - R - Balloon burned at Fort Sill, Okla., by explosion caused...

Photographer: Ft. Sill, Okla. Balloons - R Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of a state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team - (second from left to right) Susie Carter with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management; FEMA Mitigation Specialist Alex Hall; U. S. Small Business Administration loss verifier Ron Moss and FEMA Individual Assistance Officer JaNae Sullivan - listen as a homeowner describes the damages his home sustained from one of 22 tornadoes that struck the state on May 10. Three PDA teams are documenting damages and losses throughout the eastern half of Oklahoma. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of a ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment team in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of a state/federal Preliminary Dama... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A refrigerator, automobile and riding lawnmower are the main remnants of a homestead devastated by a tornado on May 10th. Storms that swept across the eastern half of the state spawned 22 confirmed tornadoes, the fourth largest outbreak in Oklahoma's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A refrigerator, automobile and riding lawnmower are th... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --A resident of Shawnee, OK drives along her property inspecting the damage to her home after a tornado ripped through the area in early May 2010. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --A resident of Shawnee, OK dr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma resident inspecting tornado damage Production Date: 06/02/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --A resident of Shawnee, OK drives along her pro... More

American Library Association - O through R - Camp Doniphan, Okla

American Library Association - O through R - Camp Doniphan, Okla

Photographer: American Library Association American Library Association - O through R Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picr... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner greets FEMA Individual Assistance Officer JaNae Sullivan, a member of a county/state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team who are documenting the damages in Grant County caused by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes to strike the state on May 10. The outbreak is the fourth largest single-day event in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner g...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA Individual Assistance officer with a homeowner in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/18/2010 Caption: Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner greets FEMA ... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Michlann Ooten, an Oklahoma Emergency Management Public Affairs representative talks with Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales, (middle) and Chris Benson, FEMA community relations employees FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Michlann Ooten, an Oklahoma E...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster officials in the field in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Michlann Ooten, an Oklahoma Emergency Managemen... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- A high tension line tower, once 140 feet tall, lies collapsed on the ground, a victim of tornadic winds that ripped the area on May 10. Thousands of Oklahomans in the easrern half of the state lost electrical service when 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 twisters - struck that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A damaged high tension line tower in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- A high tension line tower, once... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Three members of a Preliminary Disaster Assessment team - a State of Oklahoma individual assistance officer (left), the Emergency Manager of Pottawotamie County, and a FEMA individual assistance officer (right) - discuss their assessment of a home severely affected by a tornado. Twenty-two tornadoes swept across a the eastern half of the state on May 10th. FEMA Phoho by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Three membe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Three members of a Preliminary Disaste... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A tornado hit the town of Tushka on April 14, destroying homes. Jeannie Warner/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A tornado h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Disaster Assessment in Atoka County, Oklahoma Production Date: 04/26/2011 Caption: Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A tornado hit the town of Tush... More

Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 -- The high school in Tushka was severely damaged when a tornado struck the town. FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts.

Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 -- The high school in Tushka was...

The original database describes this as: Title: High School Damaged in Tushka, Okla. Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 -- The high school in Tushka was severely damaged when a ... More

Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 -- A staircase leading to a basement reminds standing after a tornado struck the town of Tushka. FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts.

Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 -- A staircase leading to a base...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage to Tushka High School After Tornado Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 -- A staircase leading to a basement reminds standi... More

U.S. Air Force 97th Security Forces Squadron AIRMAN 1ST Class Phillip Robinson, guards a"hijacked"C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during a base exercise at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., on Jan. 19, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Kristi Machado) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 97th Security Forces Squadron AIRMAN 1ST Class Phillip ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Altus Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Kristi Machado, USAF Release Status... More

Mayor Ernie Currier of Enid, Okla., talks during the"America Supports You"rally at the Mark Price Arena at Enid, on April 1, 2005. Enid is the first town in Americato not only partner with America Supports You, but to build a support program for military men and women. (PHOTO by Terry Watson, CIV) (Released)

Mayor Ernie Currier of Enid, Okla., talks during the"America Supports ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Enid State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Terry Wasson, USA Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

U.S. Air Force COL Bryan Benson (center back), Commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., and civilian personnel sings on stage during the"America Supports You"rally at the Mark Price Arena at Enid, Okla., on April 1, 2005. Enid is the first town in Americato not only partner with America Supports You, but to build a support program for military men and women. (PHOTO by Terry Watson, CIV) (Released)

U.S. Air Force COL Bryan Benson (center back), Commander of the 71st F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Enid State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Terry Wasson, USA Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A Safe Room is shown just outside a destroyed home in the Oklahoma City area after the May 10 tornado outbreak. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A Safe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado destroyed home in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A Safe Room is shown just outside a destroyed ho... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Survivors of the May 10, 2010 tornado in the Oklahoma City area talk with a federal/state damage assessment team. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Survivors of the May ...

The original database describes this as: Title: May 10 Survivors sign in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Survivors of the May 10, 2010 tornado in the Okla... More

Spc. Jose Salinas, of Chicago, Ill., a petroleum supply

Spc. Jose Salinas, of Chicago, Ill., a petroleum supply

Spc. Jose Salinas, of Chicago, Ill., a petroleum supply specialist, assigned to Company B, 64th BSB, 3rd AAB, 4th Inf. Div., cleans off a headlight attached to the gunner’s hatch before climbing into the vehicl... More

Tornado - Guthrie, Okla. , May 27, 2011 -- Members of the media speak to a tornado survivor just before A Preliminary Damage Assessment team, consisting of FEMA, U. S. Small Business Administration and Oklahoma officials look at his property. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Tornado - Guthrie, Okla. , May 27, 2011 -- Members of the media speak ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Guthrie, OK Production Date: 05/27/2011 Caption: Guthrie, Okla. , May 27, 2011 -- Members of the media speak to a tornado survivor just before A Preliminary Da... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Cody Easom, left, and Justin Steely, help family members with cleanup from the tornado that hit the area on May 20, 2012. They found a piece of wood that was splintered from the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Cody Easom, left, and Justin Steely, hel...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Recovery Photographs ... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Intense heat and fire hollowed out this large tree during the Creek County wildfire Aug. 3-14. Creek County was declared a major disaster area Aug. 22 which opened doors for federal assistance. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Intense heat and ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage from Creek County Wildfire Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Intense heat and fire hollowed out this large tree du... More

Extreme Temperatures ^ Fire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Only the oven is recognizable in this burned out home following the Aug 3-14, 2012 wildfire in Creek County,Oklahoma. Hundreds of families returned to find their homes completely destroyed. FEMA is providing funds to help homeowners begin their recovery. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Extreme Temperatures ^ Fire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Only ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage Home in Oklahoma Wildfire Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Only the oven is recognizable in this burned out home ... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Creek County residents take advantage of the opportunity to speak with representatives from the state, FEMA, U. S. Small Business Administration and others at a Disaster Recovery Center in Mannford Oklahoma following the Aug. 3-14 wildfire. FEMA opens disaster recovery centers within days of a the major declaration to provide recovery information and help residents register for assistance. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Creek County resi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Oklahoma Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Creek County residents take advantage of the oppor... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Volunteers from all over the country show up to deliver food, water and essentials to tornado survivors in Moore, Oklahoma. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Volunteers from all over the country sho...

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 24, 2013 -- Law Enforcement Officers check credentials of people entering the tornado devastated area of Moore, Oklahoma. The Town of Moore was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Law Enforcement Officers check credentia...

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 ^ survivors ^ law ... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 --Federal Urban Search and Rescue Team Nebraska Task Force 1 work with local fire fighters in searching a ravine for potential survivors of the recent tornado. A tornado destroyed many parts of the community on May 20, 2013.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 --Federal Urban Search and Rescue Team Nebr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Response ^ US&R Photographs Re... More

El Reno, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment team member, Steve Schiavone, with the Small Business Administration surveys businesses impacted by the May 31st tornado. National Weather Service has reported that the 2.6 mile wide tornado is the widest ever recorded. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: El Reno, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Federal... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- Seconds before an EF-5 struck the Moore Medical Center. Photo by Chance Coldiron

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- Seconds before an EF-5 struck the Moore ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This is an interior view of a new style storm shelter which survived the May 20 EF5 tornado while most houses in the neighborhood did not. Many safety officials and FEMA Hazard Mitigation suggest the best place to be in this type of storm is underground. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This is an interior view of a new style ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: storm shelter in-ground MIT ^ mit ^ storm shelter ^ in-gro... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Team Rubicon, a volunteer group of veterans and first responders doing demolition of destroyed structures, has it's command center in a nearby shopping mall parking lot. Volunteer organizations are providing many helpful services for May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Team Rubicon, a volunteer group of veter...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: VOLAG volunteer demolition debris ^ Debris ^ demolition ^ ... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- The 200 mile per hour winds of the EF-5 May 20 tornado have forced a piece of lumber through the remaining wall of this destroyed home. FEMA is here to provide Individual Assistance including temporary housing assistance for eligible survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- The 200 mile per hour winds of the EF-5 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: debris Individual Assistance temporary housing ^ Debris ^ ... More

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- Canine Search teams from Texas Task Force 1 explore a damaged home in Moore, OK

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- Canine Search teams from Texas Task Forc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: William Welch City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Oklahoma Tornado May 2013 Disaster Types: Tornado Photograph... More

Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 -- Tokens of hope collect at the site of the former Plaza Towers school that was destroyed in the May 20th EF-5 tornado. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 -- Tokens of hope collect at the site of t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Damage ^ Recovery ^ Construction ^ Disaster ^ School ^ Tor... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Survivors of the deadly May 20 tornado have returned and begin cleaning up. FEMA is here to provide Individual Assistance including housing assistance to eligible applicants. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Survivors of the deadly May 20 tornado h...

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: Clean up debris Individual Assistance recovery ^ Recovery ... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteer Peg Hume, sprays Aren Easom with sunscreen. The American Red Cross is going through the neighborhoods impacted by the recent tornado on May 20, 2013. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteer Peg Hume, s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Red Cross Photographs Relating... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- This is the interior of a dome storm shelter and is the only structure still standing undamaged in this area after the deadly May 20 tornado destroyed all the homes in the neighborhood. According to neighbors, the owners did not get into it in time and were rescued with injury from the debris of their home. FEMA Mitigation services can help home owners determine the best possible storm shelter options. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- This is the interior of a dome storm she...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: storm shelter Mitigation Individual Assistance ^ Mitigatio... More

Bethel Acres, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- Texas Conservation Corps (AmeriCorps) Emergency Response Team (Red) members Stefan Val and Lisa Potter are assisting with volunteer management in support of the Pottawatomie County Emergency Management's response to the May 19-20 tornadoes here. AmeriCorps is an important FEMA partner in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Bethel Acres, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- Texas Conservation Corps (AmeriCo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bethel Acres, OK Keywords: Americorps volunteer VOLAG ^ AmeriCorps ^ Volunteer... More

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- A message on the back of a shirt at Plaza Towers Elementary School. The shirt is part of an art project with {HOPE} raisers which is a group of individuals, businesses and causes that care about the community from all over the country. Together they use their time, talent and treasures to create community engagement and Raise Some Hope. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- A message on the back of a shirt at Plaz...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Miscellaneous Photographs Rela... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Animal Resource Center volunteer, Tatum Murdock hugs a lost/unclaimed dog that was brought to the center following the tornado. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Animal Resource Center volunteer, Tatum ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ pets ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ volunteer... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Storm survivors have returned and begin the difficult task of clean-up from the May 20 EF-5 tornado which devastated this area. FEMA may provide temporary housing and other assistance to eligible survivors who register and apply. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Storm survivors have returned and begin ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: debris IA temporary housing ^ Debris ^ temporary housing ^... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A child's toy car is in the debris field of a destroyed home near the Plaza Towers Elementary School where there were several child fatalities. Debris contractors are clearing this area today. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A child's toy car is in the debris field...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: child's toy debris destroyed home damage ^ Damage ^ Debris... More

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- An American flag tarp covers debris on a street in El Reno.The El Reno area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second EF5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- An American flag tarp covers debris o...

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 Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Individual Assistance ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (NE TF1) team members search house to house for survivors in tornado devastated neighborhood in Moore, Oklahoma. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (NE TF1) te...

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 ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ survivors ^ Oklahoma City... More

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