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Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, second from left, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and Mayor Glenn Lewis, center, and Governor Mary Fallin, right,  along with other state officials visit a neighborhood impacted by the recent F5 tornado. 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: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A home is severely affected by one of 22 tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10.  The state's fourth largest single-day outbreak occurred when severe storms produced these twisters.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A home is sev...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A home is severely affected by one of 22 tornadoes that swept t... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Clean up from the May 10th tornadoes is underway in Norman, OK.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Clean up from the May 10th to...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleaning up after the Oklahoma Tornadoes Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Clean up from the May 10th tornadoes is underway i... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A tornado storm shelter is surrounded by debris produced by one of 22 funnels striking the eastern side of the state on May 10.  Officials attribute the low death toll - two - from the massive storms to the increasing number of homeowners who are installing storm shelters and building safe rooms in their homes.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A to...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado storm shelter with debris in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A tornado storm shelter is surround... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A foundation, stripped of its home, is all that remains of a tri-level house destroyed by one of the 22 confirmed torndoes that struck the state on May 10.  Among the funnels were several F3 and two F4 twisters.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/18/2010 Caption: Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A foundation, stripped of its home, is all that remains of a tr... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City repairs the side of his mobile home after a tornado-driven winds ripped the siding off his home.  FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged mobile home being repaired in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- A roofing crew replaces a roof's shingles on a home with damages from a tornado that struck the area on May 10. Hundreds of homes in the eastern half of the state had damages caused by 22 confirmed tornadoes  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- A roofing crew...

The original database describes this as: Title: Roof repair workers in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- A roofing crew replaces a roof's shingles on a home with da... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat roof of a municipal building was damaged when tornado winds lifted the corner of the rubber sealant layer and peeled it back to the center of the roof.  Ron Crow, a FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment team member, documents the extent of the damages.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat r...

The original database describes this as: Title: tornado damage to municipal building roof in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat roof of a municipal building w... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A FEMA tarp provides temporary protection for a home with roof damage caused by a tornado on May 10.  The central and eastern portions of the state experienced 22 confirmed tornadoes, the fourth largest single-day outbreak Oklahoma's history.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A FEMA tarp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Blue tarp on a tornado damaged home in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A FEMA tarp provides temporary protectio... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wayne, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- An entire section of a greenhouse roof in the Horticulture department on the campus of Mid-America Technology Center  was torn off by a tornado on May 10.  Public properties in the eastern half of the state experienced damages from 22 confirmed tornadoes that day.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wayne, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- An entire sect...

The original database describes this as: Title: tornado damage to greenhouse roof in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Wayne, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- An entire section of a greenhouse roof in the Horti... More

Southern Bell Wireless set up a COW (Cellular on wheels Unit), this unit will enhance the cellular service lost in the tornado that destroyed a good portion of the out skirts of Oklahoma City

Southern Bell Wireless set up a COW (Cellular on wheels Unit), this un...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tsgtbill Kimble Release Status: Released to Pu... More

MSGT Elliott Finkelstien from 4th CTCS documents the devastation from the F-5 tornado was total, as houses just exploded and after cars were tossed about like toys in the wind. The tornado was the largest recorded in Oklahoma's history, it was 1 mile wide and left a path of destruction 19 miles long

MSGT Elliott Finkelstien from 4th CTCS documents the devastation from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Kimble Release Status: Released to P... More

The F-5 tornado that devastated a good portion of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, just barely missed destroying Tinker AFB, Oklahoma . The base caught the outer edge of the tornado and suffered little major damage, but numerous cars were damaged, 20 buildings had major damage, and lots of debris covered the base. A compact car lies on it's left side next to a fallen tree. Both are in front of an airmen's dormitory

The F-5 tornado that devastated a good portion of Oklahoma City, Oklah...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Kimble Release Status: Released to P... More

Patrolman from the 72nd Security Force Squadron moved lights that were used to secure the devastated area of Oklahoma City and Tinker AFB after an F-5 tornado hit the area

Patrolman from the 72nd Security Force Squadron moved lights that were...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Kimble Release Status: Released to P... More

A month after a tornado, all that remained of the Fields' former home was a pile of debris, including a mattress that probably saved their lives. Said to be Oklahoma's worst tornado in 17 years, it was categorized by meteorologists as F-5 using the Fujita-Pearson scale and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes and damaged 7,000 others. This photograph was used in the article "Real-life Twister," from the September 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

A month after a tornado, all that remained of the Fields' former home ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Angela Stafford, USAF Release Sta... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member, Kathleen King and FEMA Corps member, Ana Canizales canvas the Whispering Oaks area of Moore. They are providing disaster related information and taking FEMA disaster assistance registrations. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT)...

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 ^ 2013 ^ volunteers ^ sur... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first responders during a visit to Moore Fire Department Station #1 which was set up as a command post in the tornado affected city.   Obama surveyed the recent F5 tornado damage with local and state officials and met with families who lost members of their family in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first resp...

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 ^ Response ... More

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- As FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #2 opens today at Westmoore High School, FEMA Public Information Officer Nate Custer speaks with American Red Cross representative Monica Graham. DRC's offer many disaster related services at one location to help survivors of the deadly May 20 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- As FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Red Cross DRC Individual Assistance volunteer VOLAG PIO ^ ... More

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Power companies work to restore electricity in Moore, Oklahoma. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Power companies work to restore electric...

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 ^ power ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ survivor... 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.  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

El Reno, Okla., June 4, 2013 -- Local, State and Federal officials conduct preliminary damage assessments in areas impacted by the recent tornado that touched down on May 31, 2013.  The 2.6 mile wide tornado was the widest in recorded history.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 4, 2013 -- Local, State and Federal officials con...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: El Reno, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ State/L... More

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- Local resident Glenda Morris, left, gets help salvaging some of her furniture with Jacob Trueblood, center and Brenda Trueblood, right. 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 -- Local resident Glenda Morris, left, gets...

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: Response Photographs Relating ... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- This home was extensively damaged by the deadly May 20 tornado. President Obama signed an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration on May 21 and FEMA is here to provide recovery services for eligible storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- This home was extensively damaged by the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: damage IA ^ Damage ^ IA Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ To... More

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- City contracted crews continue with debris removal that has been placed to the curb in neighborhoods impacted by the May 20th tornado.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 -- City contracted crews continue with debr...

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 ^ Operations Photograph... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Moore resident, Brandon Harris  leaves a Teddy Bear at the impromptu memorial shrine at Plaza Towers Elementary School The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Moore resident, Brandon Harris leaves a...

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

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Logistics and FEMA Corps, work to construct a Disaster Information Vehicle (DIV) site in Little Axe, Oklahoma. DIVs serve as a mobile location where survivors can registerfor FEMA assistance and get connected with resources to help them in their recovery. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Logistics and FEMA Corps, work...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Little Axe, OK Keywords: Flood ^ Storm ^ Disaster ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Corps ^ S... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- Only the stairs remain in this destroyed home 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 14, 2013 -- Only the stairs remain in this destro...

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 ^ survivors ^ El Reno Disaster... More

Broken Arrow, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- Preliminary damage assessment teams from the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and local government look at damages to businesses in the town of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma after a tornado struck on May 31, 2013.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Broken Arrow, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- Preliminary damage assessment tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Broken Arrow, OK Keywords: Oklahoma ^ PDA ^ Businesses ^ Damages ^ Broken Arrow ... More

The El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- El Reno resident, Royster Bornemann looks at a photo of the farmhouse that once stood where the tornado debris now stands. 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

The El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- El Reno resident, Royster Bornema...

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

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- American Legion volunteer Joe DelaCruz assists a local veteran who is a resident in the impacted area from the May 20th tornado. Different non profit organizations have provided residents with financial assistance.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- American Legion volunteer Joe DelaCruz a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Individual Assistance ^ Miscel... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- This car and tree bear witness to the power of the deadly May 20 tornado which decimated this neighborhood near Plaza Towers Elementary School where there were several fatalities. FEMA is here to help with Individual Assistance including temporary housing options for eligible survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- This car and tree bear witness to the po...

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: Individual Assistance damage temporary housing ^ Damage ^ ... More

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Moore resident, Wendy Gasaway searches  through debris to find her belongings after a F5 tornado struck area.  Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 -- Moore resident, Wendy Gasaway searches ...

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

Shawnee, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #3 is open and FEMA Manager Monte Marsh speaks with a May 19-20 tornado survivor who is applying for disaster recovery assistance. DRC's have many disaster related services available for 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: Individual Assistance DRC ^ DRC ^ Individual assistance ... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A truck full of donated household goods delivers supplies to West Moore residents at the 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 -- A truck full of donated household goods ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: FEMA Corps ^ Individual Assistance... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Residents return home to find belongings after a tornado struck the community of Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Residents return home to find belongings...

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

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- The May 20 tornado destroyed this home and it is being demolished.  FEMA Individual Assistance including temporary housing services is available for eligible survivors who apply. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- The May 20 tornado destroyed thi...

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: Individual Assistance debris demolish ^ Debris ^ I... More

Moore, Okla., May 21, 2013 -- Several destroyed homes lay silent after a deadly tornado struck May 20, 2013. FEMA is providing disaster assistance to individuals and families affected by the storms and tornadoes

Moore, Okla., May 21, 2013 -- Several destroyed homes lay silent after...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tony Robinson City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris Photographs Relating to Dis... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Local resident Trina Minnick finds a horse collar while going  through the remains of her house that was destroyed in the recent tornado that hit on May 20, 2013.  A number of horses perished in the tornado at a popular local farm many miles away.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Local resident Trina Minnick finds a hor...

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: Recovery Photographs Relating ... 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

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- Volunteers from all over the country help local residents cleanup after 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 -- Volunteers from all over the country hel...

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: Debris ^ Volunteering Photogra... More

Moore, Okla., June 12, 2013 -- Governor Mary Fallin, right, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman, second from left and Oklahoma Director of Emergency Management Albert Ashwood, next to Coachman as well as other officials, tour of areas impacted by the May 20th tornado to see the recovery process.  Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA if they sustained damage during this storm.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 12, 2013 -- Governor Mary Fallin, right, and FEMA F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ State/Loc... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member Brittany Bieber talks with Melanie Green whom lived in a neighborhood hit by a tornado on May 20, 2013. The Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) are going into affected neighborhoods to provide information and give residents an opportunity to register for disaster assistance. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member Brittany Bieber talks ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: FEMACorps Moore Oklahoma Registration Assistance DSAT Disast... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Chris Couch speaks with a May 31 tornado survivor. DSAT members go door-to-door as outreach to find 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 27, 2013 -- The American Red Cross delivers supplies to survivors and cleanup crews in the Whispering Oaks neighborhood of Moore. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- The American Red Cross delivers supplies...

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 ^ survivors ^ Red Cross Disaster ... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- At the FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center #2, Hazard Mitigation Specialist Amelia Pino provides information about how to rebuild stronger to lessen damage from the next storm. 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: Hazard Mitigation Individual Assistance DRC ^ haza... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This new style storm shelter 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 new style storm shelter survived th...

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 damage destroyed homes ^ Damage ^ storm shel... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- Power crew works to restore electrical services disrupted by the May 31 tornado. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) funds may reimburse restoration cost under PA Catagory F.   George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- Power crew works to restore electrica...

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: Public Assistance Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Sto... More

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Volunteers with the Missouri Lutheran Ch...

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: Faith Based volunteer volag clean up debris ^ Debris ^ Vol... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A car was turned upside by a tornado that touched down in  the area and caused widespread damage. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A car was turned upside by a tornado tha...

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 ^ vehicle Disaste... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Inspector, Philip Pizzi shakes hands with tornado survivor, Anita Franklin. He will perform an inspection on her home to document the disaster related damages to her property in the Whispering Oaks neighborhood of Moore. The area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Inspector, Philip Pizzi shakes hand...

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 ^ 2013 ^ survivors ^ FEMA... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- The May 20 tornado destroyed many homes in this neighborhood and this sign informs affected residents about available recovery services. FEMA Public Assistance is also here with debris removal and Individual Assistance including temporary housing services for eligible survivors who qualify. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- The May 20 tornado destroyed man...

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: Public Assistance Individual Assistance temporary ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Red Cross volunteer psychologist Nickie Moore speaks with a May 20 tornado survivor as part of Red Cross outreach to advise survivors that counseling services are available. The Red Cross provides numerous disaster services and is an important FEMA partner in disaster response and recovery.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Red Cross volunteer psychologist Nickie ...

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: Red Cross counseling ^ Red Cross ^ counseling Disaster Ty... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Briarwood Elementary School playground equipment shows the effect of 200 mph winds, with roofing metal  wrapped around swings as the EF-5 May 20 tornado destroyed the school. FEMA Public Assistance funds under Category E may pay a portion of replacement cost after application and approval. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Briarwood Elementary School playground e...

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: PA Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories: Co... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first responders during a visit to Moore Fire Department Station #1 which was set up as a command post in the tornado affected city. Obama surveyed the recent F5 tornado damage with local and state officials and met with families who lost members of their family in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first resp...

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 - 1 ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist, Roberto Ramirez discusses home rebuilding techniques with Moore homeowners, The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist, Roberto Rami...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Mitigation ^ Damage ^ Home ^ Tornado ^ moore ^ Oklahoma Disa... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Branch Chief Deanne Criswell and FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Brittany Bieler speak with survivors of the May 20 tornado which destroyed most of the homes in this neighborhood. DSAT provides outreach with the capacity to register on-site for FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Branch Chief Deanne Criswell ...

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: Registration outreach Individual Assistance ^ Outreach ^ I... 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.  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

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- A route 66 sign is blown down by tornado winds in El Reno. The El Reno area was struck by a 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 -- A route 66 sign is blown down by torn...

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 ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ volunteers Disaster ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- This injured survivor of the May 20 tornado has returned home to begin clean-up and recovery.  After the expedited Presidential disaster declaration, FEMA is present with assistance for eligible individuals and the community. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- This injured survivor of the 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: injured survivor IA ^ IA ^ injured survivor Disaster Type... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Volunteers take disaster stranded, lost and abandoned pets for a walk at the Animal Resource Center in Moore, Oklahoma. The area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Volunteers take disaster stranded, lost ...

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 21, 2013 --A welder helps Oklahoma Task Force 1 search and rescue workers tackle beams in what is left of 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 --A welder helps Oklahoma Task Force 1 sear...

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

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Specialist listens to survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center at the 1st Baptist Church in Moore. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Specialist list...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ DRC ^ Oklahoma ^ survivors Disaster Types:... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- The May 20 tornado destroyed this home except for two walls and two doorways. Volunteer demolition teams and debris contractors are removing debris from private property and the curbside.  FEMA Public Assistance funds will reimburse state, county, and city a portion of removal cost.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- The May 20 tornado destroyed this home e...

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 demolition destroyed homes Public Assistance vertic... More

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member, Kathleen King and FEMA Corps member, Ana Canizales canvas the Whispering Oaks area of Moore. They are providing disaster related information and taking FEMA disaster assistance registrations. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT)...

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

Moore, Okla., May 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

Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 -- Workers make progress in repairing a home that was damaged in the May 20th EF-5 tornado. Roof damage is of the most common forms of damage seen sustained by homes still standing. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 -- Workers make progress in repairing a ho...

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

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Chris Couch speaks with a May 31 tornado survivor. DSAT members go door-to-door as outreach to find 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: FEMA Corps DSAT Individual Assistance interview ^ FEMA C... 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 ^ Recove... More

Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 -- Roofers work to repair a home that was damaged in the May 20th EF-5 tornado. Roof damage is of the most common forms of damage seen sustained by homes still standing. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Moore, Okla., July 29, 2013 -- Roofers work to repair a home that was ...

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 31, 2013 -- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #2 is open today at Westmoore High School. DRC's offer many disaster related services at one location to help survivors of the deadly May 20 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DRC Individual Assistance temporary housing volunteer SBA ... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Zierra Bennet bonds with a therapy dog (Skyler) in the Red Cross Center in West Moore. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Zierra Bennet bonds with a therapy dog (...

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 ^ Children ^ Tornado ^ animals ^ moore ^ Oklaho... 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 ^ St... More

Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma meets with Staff

Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma meets with Staff

Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma meets with Staff Sgt. Justin Ellison of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a tour of the Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore, Okla., where seven students were kil... More

Maj. Gen. Myles Deering, adjutant general of Oklahoma,

Maj. Gen. Myles Deering, adjutant general of Oklahoma,

Maj. Gen. Myles Deering, adjutant general of Oklahoma, briefs Gen. Frank J. Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau on the current recovery effort in the wake of the May 20, 2013, tornado that devastated Moore, Okla.

Sgt. Chris Cummins of the 63rd Civil Support Team,

Sgt. Chris Cummins of the 63rd Civil Support Team,

Sgt. Chris Cummins of the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National Guard conducts search and rescue operations in Moore, Okla., in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-4 Tornado that ripped through the center of town.

An inverted cathedral figurine lies in the debris of

An inverted cathedral figurine lies in the debris of

An inverted cathedral figurine lies in the debris of a tornado strewn home on May 26, 2013. An Enhanced Fujita Scale 5 tornado 1.3 miles wide ripped through central Oklahoma, leaving a 17-mile long path of dev... More

Members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National

Members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National

Members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National Guard prepare to start search and rescue operations in Moore, Okla., in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-5 Tornado that ripped through the center of town.

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- -Burl Kelton, an SBA public affairs officer, talks to a reporter about the programs that SBA offers at the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Ardmore, OK.  The SBA is working with FEMA and other local, state and federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by tornadoes which ripped thru Oklahoma in early May, 2010.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- -Burl Kelton, an SBA publi...

The original database describes this as: Title: SBA worker being interviewed by a reporter in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/11/2010 Caption: Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- -Burl Kelton, an SBA public affai... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, right, along with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, second from right, meets  with local officials to discuss the needs of the city following the recent tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013.  They were joined by Governor Fallin, second from left.  The are sustained substantial damage that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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 Photographs... More

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Marlena Baker, works to construct a tent at a Disaster Information Vehicle (DIV) in Little Axe, Oklahoma. DIVs serve as a mobile location where survivors can registerfor FEMA assistance and get connected with resources to help them in their recovery. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Little Axe, Okla., July 3, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Marlena Baker, w...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Little Axe, OK Keywords: Flood ^ Storm ^ Disaster ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ Corps ^ S... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- A FEMA brochure is left on a door of a damaged mobile home in Shawnee, OK that sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- A FEMA brochure is left on ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA recovery information left on a front door in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- A FEMA brochure is left on a d... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Part of the community's public building complex is a 7,200 square foot tornado safe room, built with a FEMA grant.  According to Ed Craven, McClain County emergency manager, the safe room can provide protection for up to 900 people.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Part of th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community tornado shelter in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Part of the community's public building complex is a 7,... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Chris Benson a FEMA community relations employee in Harrah, OK. places a notice about the FEMA application process on a mail box while being filmed by a local TV station. 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 -- Chris Benson a FEMA communit...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media coverage of FEMA working in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Chris Benson a FEMA community relations employe... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- The entire side of an industrial building, approximately 40 feet high by 400 feet long, is caved in and twisted by the force of a tornado that struck on May 10.  The eastern half of the state was swept by storms that produced 22 confirmed ornadoes.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- The en...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- The entire side of an industrial building, approximately... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army employee explains the services the Salvation Army can provide to an applicant at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Salvations Army working at a FEMA DRC in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army employee exp... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --FEMA housing inspector, David Kerr walks with a resident to see what was left of her home after it was  destroyed by a tornado 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 --FEMA housing inspector, Davi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma resident inspecting tornado damage with FEMA inspector Production Date: 06/02/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --FEMA housing inspector, Da... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Mechelle Jaggers, an Oklahoma Emergency Management employee talks with Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales, a FEMA community relations employee in Harris, OK. Chris Benson, also a FEMA community relations employee listens to the conversation.  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 --Mechelle Jaggers, an Oklahoma...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with an Oklahoma EM employee Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Mechelle Jaggers, an Oklahoma Emerg... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Two members of a Caddo Electric Cooperative line crew assist in the stringing of power lines through heavy brush in rough terrain, restoring service to a neighborhood left without power by a tornado trhat struck the area on May 10.  Electrical service was interrupted in many areas affected by 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Equipment and workers in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Two members of a Caddo Electric Coo... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A home that was destroyed by a tornado in early May 2010 is being rebuilt in Shanwee, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents affected by tornadoes that ripped thru Oklahoma in early May 2010.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A home that was destroyed ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged Oklahoma home being rebuilt Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A home that was destroyed by a tornado in ea... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman,  FEMA employees talk with Sam Walker, a Salvation Army representative  at at Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with private, local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center workers Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman, FEMA employees ta... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --FEMA housing inspectors, David Kerr(l) and Rick Nowles takes notes on a home that was destroyed by a tornado 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 --FEMA housing inspectors, Dav...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Inspectors at Oklahoma Tornado site Production Date: 06/02/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 2, 2010 --FEMA housing inspectors, David Kerr(l) an... More

A view of the damage done to the fire department building after a tornado struck the base

A view of the damage done to the fire department building after a torn...

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: A1C Steven M. Turner Release Status: Re... More

Looking like a war zone, this area in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was devastated by an F-5 Tornado with winds up to 230 miles per hour. The area of destruction was 1 mile wide and and left a path of destruction 19 miles long. A totaled brown Honda Civic sits amongst the rubble in the foreground of this image. People are seen rummaging through the debris looking for salvageable personal items

Looking like a war zone, this area in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was dev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Kimble Release Status: Released to P... More

Members of the 552nd Air combat Wing clear debris from the base parameter following an F-5 tornado that devastated a good portion of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, just barely missing Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The base caught the outer edge of the tornado and suffered a little major damage, but numerous cars were damaged, 20 buildings had major damage, and lots of debris covered the base. Damaged cars not shown

Members of the 552nd Air combat Wing clear debris from the base parame...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Kimble Release Status: Released to P... More

Looking like a war zone, this area in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was devastated by an F-5 Tornado with winds up to 230 miles per hour. The area of destruction was 1 mile wide and and left a path of destruction 19 miles long. This night time image shows a partially damaged home with debris in the front yard to include several items stuck in two leafless trees

Looking like a war zone, this area in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was dev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Bill Kimble Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Matt Collman and his wife, Stephanie, didn't know they were eligibile for relief funds when they went to the family support center to volunteer their time. Instead, they received a check from Rick Ferris following a tornado that swept across Oklahoma. Said to be Oklahoma's worst tornado in 17 years, it was categorized by meteorologists as F-5 using the Fujita-Pearson scale and destroyed nearly 2,000 homes and damaged 7,000 others. This photograph was used in the article "Real-life Twister," from the September 1999 AIRMAN Magazine

US Air Force AIRMAN First Class Matt Collman and his wife, Stephanie, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tinker Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Angela Stafford, USAF Release Sta... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Picher, OK,  May 13, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator, R. David Paulison (l) commends Picher Fire Chief, Jeff Reeves for his actions and those of his station during the tornado of May 10th.  In the background, Oklahoma State Emergency Manger, Albert Ashwood, comforts city resident, Nancy Cruzan, during a walking tour of the disaster area.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Picher, OK, May 13, 2008 -- ...

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

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Members of a state/federal damage assessment team confer on the damages they've seen. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Members of a state/fe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage Assessment team in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Members of a state/federal damage assessment tea... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Damaged  home in Oklahoma City. Damage was widespread in Oklahoma following the tornado outbreak on May 10, 2010. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Damaged home in Okla...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged home in Oklahoma City Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Damaged home in Oklahoma City. Damage was wi... More

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