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Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Mark Chasin, looks at the piles of debris that he has cleaned out of house in the canals area of Long Island. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Mark Chasi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

Mantoloking, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013 -- This home had huge piles of debris outside three months ago following Hurricane Sandy. Minor repairs have also been made. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Feb. 5, 2013 -- This home had huge piles of debris ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST Mantoloking New Jersey North America US U... More

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 13, 2013 -- Piles of debris are removed in a neighborhood impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado. Local residents who suffered damages or loss are encouraged to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 13, 2013 -- Piles of debris are removed in a nei...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brookport, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, a... More

[Hurricane Ike] Crystal Beach, TX, September 24, 2008 -- Debris from structures destroyed by Hurricane Ike are left standing in piles through out the town. The peninsula has pockets of complete detestation from Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Crystal Beach, TX, September 24, 2008 -- Debris from s...

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Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- Property owner Steven Guy and some volunteers cleanup what remains of his house. The debris must be seperated into wood, electronics, construction waste,large appliances, hazardous waste, and household garbage piles for proper disposal. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- Property owner Steven Guy...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleanup continues in Tuscaloosa Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- Property owner Steven Guy and some volunteers cleanup w... More

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Flooding left huge piles of debris which were pushed to roadside. FEMA often provides help with debris removal. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Flooding left huge piles of debris whi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Keywords: FEMA ^ floods ^ Alaska ^ Gelena ^ DESAT ^ Disaster Survivor Assistance Team ^ Flood ^ DSA... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bryan Stever, from the 11th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), piles cardboard debris into a centralized location during Operation Freedom Sweep at a forward deployed location (FDL) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bryan Stever, from the 11th Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Greer, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 29, 2008 -- Debris piles like this one in the Time Check neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, awaiting pickup by the city. Crew's have been have been working seven days a week since the flood waters receded. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 29, ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, July 10, 2008 -- Standing amid piles of debris, Cedar Rapids resident George Hill describes the June 13 flood to FEMA Community Relations (CR) Specialist Vern Decker during Vern's information distribution walk through the Czech Village area. CR teams visit all neighborhoods in a disaster city, informing residents how to register with FEMA. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, July 10, 20...

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[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 7, 2008 -- A neighborhood damaged from Hurricane Gustav; blue tarps roofs and piles up tree limbs and debris for removal. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 7, 2008 -- A neighborhoo...

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Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , October 18, 2011 -- Tree and brush piles being hauled to a central location in Aurora as every effort is made to clear the streets. FEMA's Public Assistance funds will be available to offset the cost of debris removal. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Tree and Brush Piles Continue to Grow Production Date: 10/18/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , October 18, 2011 -- Tree and brush piles being hauled to a central l... More

Sayreville, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 -- Piles of debris remain one month after Hurricane Sandy flooded these homes. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sayreville, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 -- Piles of debris remain one month af...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sayreville, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 13, 2013 -- Piles of debris are removed in a neighborhood impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado. Local residents who suffered damages or loss are encouraged to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 13, 2013 -- Piles of debris are removed in a nei...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brookport, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, a... More

A street in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, was at one time a market area, but is now covered with piles of debris. On December 11, 2004, the Iraqi Police are helping the Multi-National Forces clear the rubble and prepare for the return of the citizens. Citizens will be able to return to their homes once the streets are cleared and the Multi-National Forces determine the city is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

A street in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, was at one time a m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 14, 2007 -- Joggers run past piles of debris in downtown Findlay. Many business owners continue to remove water damaged floors and walls from store interiors. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 14, ...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Picayune, Miss. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Homes mucked out following Hurricane Isaac cause massive debris piles to grow along neighborhood streets waiting for pick up and disposal by city crews. FEMA and MEMA are working together to help survivors recover from the effects of Hurricane Isaac. David Fine/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Picayune, Miss. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Homes mu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleaning Up and Rebuilding After Hurricane Isaac Production Date: 09/25/2012 Caption: Picayune, Miss. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Homes mucked out following Hurricane I... More

A street in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, was at one time a market area, but is now covered with piles of debris. On December 11, 2004, the Iraqi Police are helping the Multi-National Forces clear the rubble and prepare for the return of the citizens. Citizens will be able to return to their homes once the streets are cleared and the Multi-National Forces determine the city is safe. (U.S. Marine Corps PHOTO by CPL. Theresa M. Medina) (Released)

A street in the Jolan District in Falluhjah, Iraq, was at one time a m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fallujah State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. Theresa M. Medina, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006 -- Debris piles up along a bridge over Seneca Creek as record rains continue to fall across the Mid-Atlantic region. Flash floods are snarling traffic and closing some government buildings across the area. Aaron Skolnik/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Germantown, MD, June 27, 2006...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Kenner, La. , October 15, 2010 -- Hurricane Katrina's winds and storm surge caused severe damage to the City of Kenner's Laketown Boat Launch and Fishing Pier. FEMA obligated $2. 6 million to replace the pier's 68 timber piles and remove silt and debris. FEMA/Stephanie Moffett

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Kenner, La. , October 15, 2010 -- Hurricane...

The original database describes this as: Title: Kenner Fishing Pier Production Date: 10/15/2010 Caption: Kenner, La. , October 15, 2010 -- Hurricane Katrina's winds and storm surge caused severe damage to th... More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Dec. 28, 2012 -- The residents have aggressively been removing debris in this New Jersey community. The piles of debris have been collected and separated for recycling in an effort to recover from Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Dec. 28, 2012 -- The residents have aggressiv...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: Cleanup Debris Recycle ^ Cleanup ^ Debris ^ Recyc... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy continues. Two weeks after the storm, many streets still have huge piles of debris. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy conti...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Avon, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 -- As piles of debris accumulate, the detritus is sorted into piles and after State contractors sort through and designate the debris into different categories it will be removed from the affected areas. FEMA funds debris removal under Public Assistance Category A debris removal and FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Avon, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 -- As piles of debris accumulate, the detrit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical ... More

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- Debris piles at the right of way signify the water damages associated with the major flooding of the Yukon river. Federal funding in the form of Public Assistance and Individual assistance is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments for emergency work, debris removal and the repair and or replacement of facilities damaged by the flooding. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- Debris piles at the right of way sign...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Debris ^ Feature Stories ^ Indivi... More

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- At the local landfill, debris piles seperate the different types of waste associated with the recent flooding damages. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from flooding that occurred from May 17 to June 11, 2013. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- At the local landfill, debris piles s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Debris ^ Miscellaneous ^ Public A... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- Leaning power poles, damaged homes and debris piles in the Lower 9th Ward from Hurricane Katrina. Access to the Lower 9th Ward difficult because of blocked streets and utility poles and lines in the streets. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- Leaning power pole...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 2-9-07 --- Debris piles at the debris reduction site west of Springfield. Crews offloaded up to 80 cubic yards per truck of fallen branches and trees collected in the city and Greene County. The debris was caused by effects of the severe ice storm that swept across Missouri Jan. 12-14, 2007. FEMA Photo/Michael Raphael

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Springfield, MO, 2-9-07 --- Debris...

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[Hurricane Ike] Gavlveston Island, TX, September 17, 2088 -- Debris piles line Seawall Boulevard after Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Gavlveston Island, TX, September 17, 2088 -- Debris pi...

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[Hurricane Ike] Gavlveston Island, TX, September 17, 2088 -- Debris piles line Seawall Boulevard after Hurricane Ike. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Gavlveston Island, TX, September 17, 2088 -- Debris pi...

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Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- The damages to these structures are a total loss and will be demolished and removed from the properties. After The piles of debris accumulate it is sorted into piles for classification and FEMA funds extraction under the Public Assistance Category A debris removal program. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- The damages to these structures are...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-2006 -- Track loader and front shovel operators work together to move piles of debris close to the street so it can be moved to the landfill outside of the city. More than 6,000 truckloads have been moved to date. The wreckage was left by the F5 tornado that smashed most of the city May 4, 2007. FEMA Photo by Michael Raphael

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] GREENSBURG, KS, 5-16-2006 -- ...

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[Hurricane Ike] LaPorte, TX, September 19, 2008 -- Cleanup crews picking up piles of fallen tree debris along the streets in the greater Houston area. FEMA Public Assistance programs include facilitating the massive job of clean-up of debris after a major disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] LaPorte, TX, September 19, 2008 -- Cleanup crews picki...

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Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Incredible force is represented in the form of debris piles after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Incredible force is re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Incredible force is repres... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- Property owners and volunteers cleanup what remains of a house. The debris must be separated into wood, electronics, construction waste, large appliances, hazardous waste, and household garbage piles for proper disposal. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- Property owners and volun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris sorting and removal begins in Tuscaloosa Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- Property owners and volunteers cleanup ... More

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- Local contractors sort debris at the local landfill by seperating the waste into piles for recyclables, non toxic waste and high toxicity level waste. Federal funding in the form of Public Assistance and Individual Assistance is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- Local contractors sort debris at the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Debris ^ Miscellaneous ^ Public A... More

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

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

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

Flooding - Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Debris piles up in the right-of-way in a Manchester neighborhood as the recovery process begins following recent flooding in northeast Iowa. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Debris piles up in the r...

The original database describes this as: Title: Water damaged items at the curb in Iowa after flooding Production Date: 07/28/2010 Caption: Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Debris piles up in the right-of-... More

Piles of debris and rubble are all that remain of this once-idealist neighborhood, located in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi (MS), after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast with wind gust in excess of 140 miles per hour, leaving millions of people without power and hundreds of thousands homeless

Piles of debris and rubble are all that remain of this once-idealist n...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bay Saint Louis State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Chris A. Durney, USAF Release Status:... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 11/01/2005 -- Police cars patrol the debris piles in the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., 11/01/2005 -- Police cars patrol...

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[Wildfires] Del Dios, CA, November 8, 2007 -- Lake Hodges, the collection of Mexican art and ceramics of Leih Clocsler, property owner are now piles of debris. Her rental property was completely destroyed by the Witch Creek fire, the largest of four wildfires burning in North San Diego County. It swept through the hills on the south shore of Lake Hodges Tuesday morning, October 23rd destroying approximately 40 homes in the area. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Wildfires] Del Dios, CA, November 8, 2007 -- Lake Hodges, the collect...

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Sayreville, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 -- Piles of debris remain one month after Hurricane Sandy flooded these homes. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sayreville, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 -- Piles of debris remain one month af...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sayreville, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Staten Island piles of debris caused by Hurricane Sandy flood waters. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA/ Eliud Echevarria

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Staten Island piles of debris cau...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Pile ^ FEMA ^ State ^ Debris ^ New York... More

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- At the local landfill, debris piles seperate the different types of waste associated with the recent flooding damages to this community. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from the flooding that occurred. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- At the local landfill, debris piles s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Debris ^ Public Assistance ^ Reco... More

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- Debris piles stud driveways along this local road after residents experienced severe damages from the recent spring flooding in the Alaska Gateway Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA). Individual Assistance is available to those affected by this disaster, which can include grants for temporary housing, home repairs, low cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help the business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- Debris piles stud driveways along thi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Debris ^ Individual Assistance ^ ... More

Flood waters swept through Camp Casey leaving large piles of debris behind. Flooding has damaged facilities at four 2nd Infantry Division installations: Camps Red Cloud, Stanley, Stanton and Casey

Flood waters swept through Camp Casey leaving large piles of debris be...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tongduchon Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: SGT 1ST Class Keith Gardner, USA Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Piles of residential debris sit in the right of way awaiting collection during Expedited Debris Removal. The city was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in Joplin to provide assistance to disaster survivors. Suzanne Everson/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Piles of resid...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris Awaits Collection in Joplin Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , June 23, 2011 -- Piles of residential debris sit in the right of way awai... More

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

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

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

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Houses were moved off their foundations by ice and water in the flooding, leaving piles of debris to be removed. FEMA can assist with debris removal and structural advice. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Gelena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Houses were moved off their foundation...

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

Long Beach Island, N.J., Jan. 3, 2013 -- The residents have aggressively been removing debris in this New Jersey community. The piles of debris have been collected and separated for recycling in an effort to recover from Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Jan. 3, 2013 -- The residents have aggressive...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: Cleanup Community Debris Restore Sandy ^ Cleanup ... More

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 5, 2005 -- Piles of debris line the side of Route 1 as a result of Hurricane Wilma as residents continue to transport materials to repair damage. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 5, 2005 -- Piles of debris li...

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[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 17, 2008 - Piles of debris are lined up along the seawall on Galveston Island where Hurricane Ike made landfall. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 17, 2008 - Piles of debris...

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Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial views of piles of debris near the water treatment plant in Long Island. Hurricane Sandy caused widespread flooding and destruction in Long Beach, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial views of piles of debris nea...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors watch as what was once their possessions are now piles of debris being picked up for disposal. FEMA is providing disaster assistance to eligible individuals and state and local governments. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors watch ...

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

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Mountains of concrete picked out of the debris piles wait to be hauled away. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

Seaside Heights, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- As piles of debris accumulate, it is sorted into piles for classification, which then designates the debris into different categories for removal. FEMA funds debris removal under Public Assistance Category A debris removal for recovery measures. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- As piles of debris accumulate,...

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

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Debris under the house must be cleared away before the contractor can install helical piles that will support the structure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Freeport, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ Flooding ^ House ^ FEMA ^ hurric... More

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 -- After Hurricane Sandy devastated the coastal communities, residents removed their electrical debris into separate recyclable piles as recovery efforts are in full swing. FEMA Public Assistance category A debris removal is implemented to fund the operation and clean the streets of the damaged appliances. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 -- After Hurricane Sandy devastated th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Lavallette, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Fl... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008 -- Piles if insulation and carpeting, stripped from the interior of a home inundated by more than 36 inches of White River floodwaters, are stacked at the curb awaiting removal from the area. This home, along with an estimated 70 others in Baxter county, were affected by a severe weather system that swept across Arkansas in mid-March and dumped as much as 12 inches of rain over a two day period in some regions. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Norfork, AR, March 26, 2008 -...

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

Tornado - Coker, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- This truckload of debris from Tuscaloosa is one of many more to come from the devasted area hit by the tornado in April. The debris is sorted into piles on-site and picked up by trucks and dumped in an approved landfill. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Coker, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- This truckload of debris from ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Trucks removing debris in Alabama Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Coker, Ala. , May 14, 2011 -- This truckload of debris from Tuscaloosa is one of many mo... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy continues. Two weeks after the storm, many streets still have huge piles of debris. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Cleanup from Hurricane Sandy conti...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Residents of the City of Long Beach watch as the last piles of debris from Hurricane Sandy are sorted for removal. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Residents of the City of Long Beach...

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

Ocean Grove, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- The damages to this structure are a total loss and will be demolished and removed from the property. As the piles of debris accumulate it is sorted into piles for classification, FEMA funds debris removal under Public Assistance Category A debris removal from the affected areas. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Ocean Grove, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- The damages to this structure are ...

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

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 13, 2013 -- Piles of debris remain in neighborhoods impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado. Local residents who suffered damages or loss are encouraged to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 13, 2013 -- Piles of debris remain in neighborho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brookport, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, a... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-11-06 -- Workers begin removing private property debris in 9th ward and putting it in curbside piles for removal to debris dump sites. FEMA is funding Private Property Debris clean up. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-11-06 -- Workers begin removing...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waverly, IA, June 21,2008 -- Piles of "white trash", appliances which include washers, dryers and refrigerators, wait to be removed from the town of Waverly, IA. FEMA is working with state and local agencies to help the residents whose homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by the recent floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Waverly, IA, June 21,2008 --...

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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Piles of debris stack up outside of resident's homes that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The area was inundated with sand from the nearby beach and ocean. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Piles of debris stack up outside of re...

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

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Trash separated from the debris is put into trucks to be hauled to landfills. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

Seaside Heights, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- State contractors have created piles of debris along the coastlines as a preparation measure for the removal process. Public Assistance category A, debris removal and category B, emergency protective measures are implemented to fund the work related to the hurricane damages. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- State contractors have created...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , September 13, 2011 -- The huge task of removing piles of storm debris is underway in many areas of North Carolina hit by Irene. FEMA helps states share the costs of debris removal. FEMA photo/ Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , September 13, 2011 -- The h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris sorting and removal happening in North Carolina Production Date: 09/13/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , September 13, 2011 -- The huge task of removing pil... More

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