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Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Taylorville, W. Va. , June 26, 2009 -- FEMA public information officer Frank Blake addresses media at the opening of the Parks Manor community housing site. Parks Manor is the first of three community sites which will be opened to house survivors of the Mother's Day flooding. Louis Sohn FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Taylorville, W. Va. , J...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meets press at first community site opened in West Virginia Production Date: 06/26/2009 Caption: Taylorville, W. Va. , June 26, 2009 -- FEMA public inform... More

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS, October 7, 2005 -- Butch Dacote(left) FEMA Public Information Field Coordinator in Mississippi, discussing the recent opening of eight Disaster Recovery Centers in Mississippi with Dave Hughes, on radio station K-106 FM, in McComb, MS. Nicolas Britto/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] McComb, MS, October 7, 2005 -- Butch Dacote(left) ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, lead PIO in Houston and a Vietnamese language linguist, appears with Kiem Vu, on Little Saigon, a Houston radio station targeted at the local and evacuated Vietnamese population. FEMA provides language services for most languages in the super DRC. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 14, 2005 -- Charley Henderson, l...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Win Henderson holds a press briefing before taking the media on a tour of destroyed homes. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Public ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) speaks with FEMA Recertification workers Gwen Payton and Glenda Noble, at a FEMA mobile home site, as FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano takes notes. This was one of the stops on the Gulf Coast Rebuilding Team tour. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., April 20, 2006 - Jesse Munoz, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport during today's tour of the NOAA Hurricane Hunter Aircraft, Rick Klein, executive producer of Mississippi Public Broadcasting, interviews Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, as FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Leonard DeCarlo(right), observes. The purpose of the tour and the interview is to raise public awareness and hurricane preparedness. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -- At the opening of the Disaster Recovery Assistance Center (DRAC) in Queens, NY. is Krstine Campell, External Affairs, Stephen Kenpff, Jr, FEMA R-2 Regional Administrator and Marshall Manton. New York was hit by severe storms, flooding, and tornado on August 8, 2007. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornado] Queens, NY, September 5, 2007 -...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ottawa, Ohio, September 6, 2007 -- FEMA representatives tend a table with brochures to help residents with questions they have about federal assistance programs. The FEMA representatives set up the information table outside a special town council meeting. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ottawa, Ohio, September 6, 20...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 26, 2008 -– FEMA Public Information Officer, Nate Custer, left, and Resource Manager, Sterling Rich examine a newly installed storm shelter North of Atkins. After witnessing the destruction from the Feb. 5 tornado the owner started construction on this shelter the next day. Charles S. Powell/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Atkins, AR, February 26, 2008...

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[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, TX, August 8, 2008 -- FEMA Public Affairs officer, Patricia Brach is interviewed by a local TV station in the Joint Field Office (JFO). Local media was invited to tour the JFO in an effort to provide the a better understanding of what FEMA does in the community. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, TX, August 8, 2008 -- FEMA Public Affairs ...

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[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, TX, August 19, 2008 -- Charles Powell, a FEMA Public Affairs specialist talks with two McAllen, TX residents about the services FEMA may provide to qualified applicants. Powell and other FEMA representatives participated in a health fair sponsored by the city. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, TX, August 19, 2008 -- Charles Powell, a ...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Renee Bafalis escorts WCTV-TV news crew to film FEMA Community Relations(CR) door-to-door outreach. Media helps spread the word about FEMA resources available for those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 3, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Re...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- In Leon County along the Ochlockonee River, FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialist Marty Moore, Public Information Officer(PIO) Nate Custer, state EM Volunteer Patricia Day, and state Community Response Team Leader Randy Bartell speak with a public health official about well water safety issues in this flooded area. FEMA and state partners are here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- In Leon Cou...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis notes Community Relations(CR) outreach locations as State Emergency Response Team(SERT) member Ann Farrior refers to map showing potential Tropical Storm Fay affected residents. The PIO is looking for an area media crews can accompany CR door to door outreach this afternoon. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis speaks with WPBF-TV (ABC) 25 news crew member at a manufactured home park which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's help the media get correct and timely information about services available for those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public...

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Washington, D. C. , May 7, 2009 -- Alice Carr hands out a brochure and Tracey Batacam (fg) holds a publication at the FEMA booth on the National Mall during Public Service Awareness Week in Washington, DC. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 7, 2009 -- Alice Carr hands out a brochure and...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA booth at Public Service Awareness Week in Washington, DC Production Date: 05/07/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 7, 2009 -- Alice Carr hands out a br... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , September 27, 2009 -- Small Business Administration Public Information Officer Richard Daigle provides information on camera with an Atlanta news crew at the Douglas County State and Federal Disaster Recovery Center. Small Business Administration is a partner with FEMA in recovery for residents affected by recent severe storms and flooding here. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , September 27, 2009 -- Sm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Small Business Administration Public Information Officer with Me Production Date: 09/27/2009 Caption: Douglasville, Ga. , September 27, 2009 -- Small Business ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 13, 2009 -- At the Atlanta Waste Water System, FEMA Public Information Officer Mike Wheeler(L), FEMA Public Assistance Officer Duane Flaten, City Contractor David Warchol and FEMA Videographer Mike Moore observe damage to this building. Flooding due to September severe storms extensively damaged the System and FEMA Public Assistance funds have been requested to pay a portion of recovery cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 13, 2009 -- At the At...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Assistance Officers at Atlanta Waste Water System Production Date: 10/13/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , October 13, 2009 -- At the Atlanta Waste Wate... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 12, 2011 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Tim Tyson is being interviewed on camera at WVUA local television. FEMA PIO's make sure media gets correct, timely information about FEMA services for survivors of the deadly April tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 12, 2011 -- FEMA Publi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO Interview at Television Station Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 12, 2011 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Tim Tyson is b... More

Flooding - Burlington, N. D. , July 5, 2011 -- FEMA Public Affairs Officer does TV interview at a Mobile Disaster Recovery center in Burlington, North Dakota. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Burlington, N. D. , July 5, 2011 -- FEMA Public Affairs Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Affairs Officer doing TV Interview Production Date: 07/05/2011 Caption: Burlington, N. D. , July 5, 2011 -- FEMA Public Affairs Officer does TV int... More

Earthquake ^ Emergency Planning and Security - Northridge, Calif. , October 20, 2011 -- Veronica Verde, FEMA Region IX External Affairs Officer, provided information to the media at a press event in a Southern California Target store to promote the California Great Shakeout. CalEMA, USGS and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa were among those in attendance. Photo by Veronica Verde/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Emergency Planning and Security - Northridge, Calif. , Oc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Southern California Great ShakeOut Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: Northridge, Calif. , October 20, 2011 -- Veronica Verde, FEMA Region IX External Affair... More

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX Youth Preparedness Council member Tiffany Espensen (center) attended the ShakeOut LA event at Union Station. Photo taken by Veronica Verde

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX Youth Preparednes...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Verde City/State: Los Angeles, CA Keywords: Youth Preparedness Council ^ ShakeOut LA ^ Tiffany Esp... More

Torrance, Calif., Oct. 16, 2012 -- Pat Dennen, California Emergency Management Agency Interim Southern Region Administrator, talks with the media following the press conference

Torrance, Calif., Oct. 16, 2012 -- Pat Dennen, California Emergency Ma...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Verde City/State: Torrance, CA Keywords: Walmart ^ California Emergency Management Agency ^ Pet Em... More

Tornado - Monaville, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- The State of West Virginia, FEMA, and The US Army National Guard conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDA) in the affected areas. The PDA is an information gathering process which the state uses to determine wheither to make an official request for federal assistance. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Monaville, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- The State of West Virgi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and US National Guard Provide Assistance Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Monaville, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- The State of West Virginia, FEMA, and T... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - MacClenny, Fla. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Pamela Whitt speaks with Council on Aging worker Amy Nash at the Baker County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC provides an array of disaster services for Tropical Storm Debby survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - MacClenny, Fla. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint FEMA-State Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 07/09/2012 Caption: MacClenny, Fla. , July 9, 2012 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Pamela Whitt ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Tim Tyson, External Affairs Public Information Officer, prepares a meeting report using a digital tablet. FEMA and the State of Florida are working together to keep all communication current and accurate. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Tim ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Reporting on Events in Real Time Production Date: 07/24/2012 Caption: Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Tim Tyson, External Affairs Public Information Off... 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

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Branch 2 Director Chris Van-Alstyne, on the cell phone, is among FEMA Corps, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT), Public Information Officers, and FEMA Corps members at the conclusion of today's DSAT Morning Briefing at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center. FEMA and partners are here in response to the May 19-20 tornadoes. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Branch 2 Director Chris Van-Alsty...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: PIO DSAT AmeriCorps FEMA Corps ^ FEMA Corps ^ AmeriCorps... More

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- State of Alaska officer Jeremy Zidek surveys the site of the former bridge that was destroyed due to the severe flooding that occured from May 17 to June 11th. Federal funding in the form of Public Assistance is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments on a cost sharing basis for emergency work and the repair and replacement of facilities damaged by the flooding in the Alaska Gateway Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA). Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- State of Alaska officer Jeremy Zidek ...

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 ^ Disaster Officials ^ Pub... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (C) meets with reporters and news networks regarding the Galena recovery process. The State of Alaska and FEMA are providing information to news outlets regarding the recovery measures after severe flooding damaged the infrastructure to the community in 2013. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 21:43:49 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Snohomish County, Wash., March 25, 2014 -- Marybeth O'leary, FEMA External Affairs answers calls from the news media at the Snohomish County, WA EOC. FEMA is supporting State and County response to the Oso, WA Mudslide. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Snohomish County, Wash., March 25, 2014 -- Marybeth O'leary, FEMA Exte...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt Keywords: Mudslide ^ Washington ^ EOC ^ 3370 ^ Snohornish County Disasters: Washington Floodi... More

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

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005- Dennis Senior FEMA Official, Don Fikes, Senior SBA PIO and Charley Henerson, PIO lead, appear on Houston Public Television. FEMA personnel participate in many media events as part of its communication process. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005- Dennis Senior FEMA...

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[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Dennis Lee, Senior FEMA Official, Don Fikes Senior PIO for SBA, and Charley Henderson, PIO lead, appear on Houston Public Television. FEMA personnel make themselves available for many media events. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Port Arthur, TX, October 22, 2005 -- Dennis Lee, Seni...

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Milford, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- John Frederick, Public Affairs Specialist for the Small Business Administration (SBA), addresses the Walnut Beach Association Meeting. FEMA and SBA specialists are available to speak to local groups concerning programs and resources which are in place to help survivors repair and improve their properties. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- John Frederick, Public Affairs Specia...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Nate Custer and Small Business Administration (SBA) Public Information Officer Mark Randle speak with The Oklahoman news reporter Carmen Forman. FEMA and SBA are partners in disaster response and are here to provide information helpful to survivors of the May 20 and 30-31 tornadoes and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: PIO SBA interview with press Individual Assistance... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Joe Girot speaks with FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel and Diane Allen at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at this shopping center. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA D...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO and Public Information Officers in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Federal ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Public Information Officer, Mark Stone documents volunteers from the Red River Valley and beyond work to fill sandbags in the Fargodome in preparation of upcoming storm. Over 300,000 sandbags were stockpiled on this day. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Winter Storm - Fargo, N. D. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Public Information Officer in North Dakota Production Date: 03/29/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 29, 2009 --FEMA Urban Search ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- FEMAExternal Affairs Officer Ed Conley talks with a Fargo Police officer in Fargo. FEMA is working with local officials to assist residents who may be affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- FEMAExterna...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Officer Ed Conley speaks with a Fargo police officer Production Date: 03/27/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 27, 2009 -- FEMAExternal A... More

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Franceska Ramos, a FEMA PIO, appears on a Spanish market program called Hola Houston hosted by Mike Barajas. FEMA PIOs are called on regularly to work with the media. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 31, 2005 -- Franceska Ramos, a ...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Don Daniel (left), speaks on 'Volusia Magazine' a Volusia County produced, information TV show. FEMA PIOs diseminate information through the media to educate the public about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Deland, FL, February 7, 2007 -- FEMA Pub...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Marvin Davis (right) is interviewed by CBS Radio News concerning FEMA's response to the recent Alabama tornadoes. PIOs diseminate important information about FEMA programs to the public and the press. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 -- FEMA Pu...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dublin, Ohio, August 27, 2007 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Russ Edmonston makes a point to his staff at the Ohio Emergency Management Agency in Dublin. Ohio is one of several midwestern states to have been recently hit by extensive flooding. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Dublin, Ohio, August 27, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2007 -- Randy Welch (L) FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) speaks with Toledo, Ohio Local ABC affiliate reporter in neighborhood damaged by flash flooding. FEMA PIO representatives help communicate through media outlets vital information for the public during disasters. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 4, 2...

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Washington, DC, June 18, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison and staff at FEMA Headquarters holding a media teleconference. They were providing an update on efforts to help residents who've been affected by the Midwest floods. Administrator Paulison (left fg), David Garratt, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Disaster Assistance Directorate (left center), Debbie Wing (right rear) FEMA Public Information Officer, Bob Powers (right front), Deputy Assistant Administrator, Disaster Operations Directorate. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Washington, DC, June 18, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison and...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Harlingren, TX, August 3, 2008 -- Representatives from the Texas Department of Insurance and FEMA provide water to residents waiting to talk to FEMA in the DRC in Harlingen, TX. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Harlingren, TX, August 3, 2008 -- Representatives fr...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Galveston Island, TX, August 5, 2008 -- Bob Alvey and Paul Luke from FEMA do a live report from Galveston Island on the aftermath of Tropical Storm Eduardo. Eduardo caused some localized flooding and power outages in the northeast part of Texas where it made landfall earlier in the day. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Galveston Island, TX, August 5, 2008 -- Bob Alvey a...

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[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 14, 2008 -- Mayra Lopez-de-Victoria the FEMA National Hispanic Spokesperson in the FEMA Video/Audio studio preparing for an interview. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

[Hurricane Ike] Washington, DC, September 14, 2008 -- Mayra Lopez-de-V...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Renee Bafalis speaks with Reporter Lavern Elise, ABC Local Channel 27 about FEMA resources for residents impacted by flooding from Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Re...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the Red Cross Shelter, FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey speaks with Bonita Springs City Councilwoman Martha C. Simmons and Mariann Kircher, Red Cross Training Instructor. The Shelter currently houses 600 people displaced by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- At the Red Cros...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) William Lindsey speaks with Red Cross Shelter Coordinator Len Alvarez. The Shelter currently houses 600 people displaced by Tropical Storm Fay flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Estero, FL, September 10, 2008 -- FEMA Public Inf...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis speaks with WPBF-TV (ABC) 25 reporter Jim Abath at a shopping center which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's seek out media coverage to assist and assure that correct information is provided to those who have been affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public...

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Severe Storm - Patillas, Puerto Rico, October 3, 2008 -- FEMA Representative, Carmen Rodriguez listens to disaster victim, Felicita Bachi de Jesus at the Patillas Disaster Recovery Center following the recent floods in Puerto Rico. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Severe Storm - Patillas, Puerto Rico, October 3, 2008 -- FEMA Represen...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Representative speaks with a resident in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/03/2008 Caption: Patillas, Puerto Rico, October 3, 2008 -- FEMA Representative, C... More

Coastal Storm ^ Severe Storm - Cape May, N. J. , January 15, 2010 -- Cape May, NJ January 15, 2010-New Jersey Police Department Public Information Officer Nicholas Morici shows the eroded beach in Ocean City after the severe storm in mid-November. FEMA and the state of New Jersey are continuing kick off meetings which began in early January. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Severe Storm - Cape May, N. J. , January 15, 2010 -- C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Eroded beach in Ocean City, Cape May Production Date: 01/15/2010 Caption: Cape May, N. J. , January 15, 2010 -- Cape May, NJ January 15, 2010-New Jersey Police... More

Severe Storm - Margate City, N. J. , January 20, 2010 - FEMA Environmental Historic Preservation Lois Coulter talks about how FEMA help with damaged buildings with Public Assistance Program. FEMA and the state of New Jersey are continuing kick off meetings which began in early January. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Severe Storm - Margate City, N. J. , January 20, 2010 - FEMA Environ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials meet with local officials in New Jersey about public assistance Production Date: 01/20/2010 Caption: Margate City, N. J. , January 20, 2010 - ... More

Flooding - Vanceboro, N. C. , October 6, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Q. Winfield (right) and Public Information Officer Rene Bafalis (immediate left) discuss progress on the Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) being conducted by FEMA, State, and County inspectors. Many areas in the state are reporting damage caused from heavy rains produced by Tropical Storm Nichole. FEMA is supporting the State and Local governments in these assessments to provide information for the Governor. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt photographer.

Flooding - Vanceboro, N. C. , October 6, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordin...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA's continue in North Carolina Production Date: 10/06/2010 Caption: Vanceboro, N. C. , October 6, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Q. Winfield (rig... More

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , June 15, 2011 -- Fema & Mema Prepare to tape Bengal Tight End Reegie Kelly For PSA. Fema/Mema are partners in Disater Recovery

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , June 15, 2011 -- Fema & Mema Prepare to ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Richard Cardona taken on 06/15/2011 in Mississippi Production Date: 06/15/2011 Caption: Smithville, Miss. , June 15, 2011 -- Fema & Mema Prepare ... More

New London, Conn., Nov. 20, 2012 -- There are questions and discussion at the New London Informational Forum. FEMA sends speakers to local meetings upon request. These FEMA representatives are specialists in insurance, mitigation, grants and programs for individuals and households. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

New London, Conn., Nov. 20, 2012 -- There are questions and discussion...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: New London, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Type... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists Mal Munroe and Chris Markesich, talk one-on-one with a storm survivor at the Walnut Beach Association Meeting. FEMA specialists are available to speak to local groups about programs and resource information which will help them repair and improve their properties. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists Mal Mun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Morrisville, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- This Public Assistance (PA) Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency PA Specialist Rick Weiberg, Burke County Emergency Management Specialist Suzanne Dudek, FEMA Public Information Officer Rene Bafalis, and FEMA PA Specialist Jim Teats) arrives at the Borough of Morrisville to meet with local officials as a required component in the state's request for Hurricane Sandy federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Morrisville, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- This Public Assistance (PA) Prelimin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Morrisville, PA Keywords: PA PDA PIO ^ PA ^ PDA ^ PIO Disasters: Pennsylvania... More

Morrisville, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- This Public Assistance (PA) Preliminary Assessment Team is meeting with Borough of Morrisville Code Enforcement/Fire Marshall, Robert Seward (white shirt) as a required component in the state's request for Hurricane Sandy federal disaster assistance. The team left to right; FEMA PA Specialist Jim Teats, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency PA Specialist Rick Weiberg, FEMA Public Information Officer Rene Bafalis, and Bucks County Emergency Management Specialist Suzanne Dudek. George Armstrong/FEMA

Morrisville, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- This Public Assistance (PA) Prelimin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Morrisville, PA Keywords: PA joint team PIO ^ PA ^ PIO ^ joint team Disasters... More

Wildfire - colorado Springs, Colo. , June 28, 2012 -- Fire information officer talks about the progress of the Waldo Canyon Fire. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Wildfire - colorado Springs, Colo. , June 28, 2012 -- Fire information...

The original database describes this as: Title: Waldo Canyon Fire Production Date: 06/28/2012 Caption: colorado Springs, Colo. , June 28, 2012 -- Fire information officer talks about the progress of the Wald... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., March 6, 2013 -- Jeffrey Rent, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Director of External Affairs and Kyle Hopkins, Hattiesburg Emergency Management Operations Officer, are interviewed by Ted Tibbett on radio station WMXI. FEMA works closely with state and local Emergency Management to share information and resources to those affected by the storms of February 10th. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., March 6, 2013 -- Jeffrey Rent, Mississippi Emergen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Victor Inge (L) is interviewed by staff writer Sam Friedman (R) from The Daily News-Miner regarding the end of the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) registration period. FEMA is distributing IA disaster assistance grant information to news organizations in an attempt to register individuals that may be eligible for assistance before the registration period closes. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Vi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fairbanks, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster ... More

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Victor Inge (L) is interviewed by staff writer Sam Friedman (R) from The Daily News-Miner regarding the end of the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) registration period. FEMA is distributing IA disaster assistance grant information to news organizations in an attempt to register individuals that may be eligible for assistance before the registration period closes. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Vi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fairbanks, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Congressi... More

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- FEMA Public Assistance Specialist, Jeremy Collins and Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Specialist, Bob Hutson inspect properties in the Westmoor neighborhood as part of the Private Property Debris Removal program. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- FEMA Public Assistance Specialist, Jerem...

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

"Montgomery, AL, July 2, 2014 -- From left to right, Jeff Byard, AL State Coordinating Officer (SCO), Nate Custer, FEMA Media Relations Specialist and Albie Lewis, FEMA FCO gather together to present Custer with a joint Certificate of Merit for his exceptional work in the aftermath of the severe storms and tornadoes that swept through the area. Patsy Lynch/FEMA"

"Montgomery, AL, July 2, 2014 -- From left to right, Jeff Byard, AL St...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-02 23:35:29 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Montgomery, AL Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, an... More

Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Beverlyn McDonald, Small Business Administration Public Affairs Officer, helps an applicant file on-line for SBA assistance. Congressman Jim Himes sponsored this Town Hall Meeting which included computer labs so that attendees could apply to FEMA and the Small Business Administration and also get questions answered by FEMA and SBA specialists. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Beverlyn McDonald, Small Business Admi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Norwalk, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Plainfield, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- As Chamber President Jeffrey Dunn looks on, Small Business Administration (SBA) Public Affairs Specialist Yvette Jeffrey makes a presentation at the Small Business Partnership Session at City Hall Library tonight. Small business owners, other local officials, SBA Public Affairs Specialists, and FEMA representatives are present to speak at the session to encourage recovery from Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Plainfield, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- As Chamber President Jeffrey Dunn l...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Plainfield, NJ Keywords: SBA FEMA IGA PIO: speakers bureau ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ IGA ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County disaster staging area are FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(2nd from right) and Special Assistant to the FCO, Joe Girot (right) and Sid Melton (left), and FEMA Public Information Officers Don Daniel (center) and Diane Allen. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer at Tornado Disaster Staging Ar Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- FEMA external affairs social media specialist Ben Brennan interviews Ermon "Buck" Browning in his restaurant in Hanover. Browning's house was also heavily damaged by the early May flooding. Louis Sohn/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, W. Va. , June ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA external affairs social media specialist interviews a resident in West Virginia Production Date: 06/10/2009 Caption: Hanover, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- FE... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 30, 2005 -- Jim Chestnut, a FEMA Public Information Officer takes a break. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 30, 2005 -- Jim Chestnut, ...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Admiral Thad Allen, accompanied by SFO Dennis Lee and PIO lead Charley Henderson meet with the editors of the Houston Chronicle. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 28, 2005 -- Admiral Thad Allen, ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Gene Romano (right) speaks to the media about the Carnival cruise ship Holiday. FEMA leased the ship for use as temporary housing for Mississippi residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Pascagoula, Miss., October 29, 2005 -- FEMA Public...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-14-06 -- Butch DuCote, a FEMA Public Information Officer, visits a local radio station to discuss progams that are available to residents of Caruthersville, MO affected by the tornado that hit the town on April 2, 2006. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Caruthersville, MO. 4-14-06 -...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional Airport, William Proenza, Director, Southern Region, National Weather Service (NWS) points out the signage which lists 20 years of hurricanes this research aircraft has experienced to Jesse Munoz, FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) and Leonard DeCarlo, FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO). The NWS staff, aircraft, and crew are on a 5 day, 5 city tour to promote hurricane awareness in the Gulf Coast and Florida. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Mobile, Ala., May 3, 2006 - At the Mobile Regional...

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

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Rita Egan (left) speaks with Vernon Jones Dekalb County, Ga. CEO. Mr. Jones has provided Dekalb County resources to Americus to help with the recovery from the Georgia tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 -- FEMA Pub...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007 - FEMA employees at a just completed storm shelter. The shelter, one of several, is placed in a new group home site where residents were relocated after the town was destroyed by a tornado. Cindy Daniel, left speaking with local FEMA employees while Crystal Payton, Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, right, inspects shelter progress. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, July 19, 2007...

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

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 1, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Doug Parker (left) speaks with reporter Jennifer Jarrell about the responsibilities of the CR cadre as Public Information Officer (PIO) Randy Welch (right) looks on. CR representatives take information about the FEMA recovery process directly to the people. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 1, 2...

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

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio September 4, 2007 -- FEMA photographer Mark Wolfe working on a computer testing transmission lines at the Joint Field Office (JFO). During a disaster FEMA brings in photographers to document response and recovery efforts. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio September 4, 2...

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

Washington, DC, December 6, 2007 -- Marty Bahamonde, Acting Deputy Director of External Affairs and Acting Public Affairs Director Jim Kaplan along with all the FEMA Regional Public Information Officer leads, listen to a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) presenter at the FEMA Headquarters Conference Room. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, DC, December 6, 2007 -- Marty Bahamonde, Acting Deputy Dir...

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

Atlanta, GA, August 31, 2008 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Information Officer Louie Fernandez, left, briefs Travis Andrews, staff assistant deputy for Congressman Henry Johnson (4th District of Georgia), left, and John O'Keefe, the deputy district director, about the arrival of four FEMA US&R task forces, outside the Hilton Hotel. The teams will be deployed, as needed, to assist with response efforts for Hurricane Gustav. FEMA photo/Amanda Bicknell

Atlanta, GA, August 31, 2008 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) In...

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

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and a television news crew walk through a neighborhood which was affected by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public...

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

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public Information Officer(PIO) Renee Bafalis and Community Relations(CR) Specialist Rene Haldimann speak with WPTV-TV (NBC) 5 reporter Bryan Garner at a shopping center which was flooded by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA PIO's assist media get correct timely information about services to those affected by this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Ft. Pierce, FL, September 16, 2008 -- FEMA Public...

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

Flooding - Sekiu, Wash. , March 2, 2009 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Ernie Martz and WA DOT supervisor Bill "Hallelujah" White discuss water levels and damage during a survey to State Route 112 along the Strait of Juan De Fuca. After severe flooding from recent storms damaged and cracked the highway, WA State DOT crews work to repair roads and critical infrastructures. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding - Sekiu, Wash. , March 2, 2009 -- FEMA Public Information Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Crack in a roadway in Washington Production Date: 03/02/2009 Caption: Sekiu, Wash. , March 2, 2009 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Ernie Martz and WA ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disaster Recovery Center, state Lead Public Information Officer Ken Davis speaks with a news reporter. The state and FEMA are partners helping residents affected by recent storms and flooding here. George Armstrong, FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 25, 2009 -- At the ...

The original database describes this as: Title: State Public Information Officer at Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 09/25/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 25, 2009 -- At the Cobb County Disas... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , September 27, 2009 -- At the Douglas County State and Federal Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Public Information Officer Susan Solomon and Small Business Administration Public Information Officer Richard Daigle speak with a community representative. FEMA and partner Public Information Officers make sure information which is provided to media and individuals is correct so those affected by storms and flooding can rapidly find help. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , September 27, 2009 -- At...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Information Officers Speak with Community Representative Production Date: 09/27/2009 Caption: Douglasville, Ga. , September 27, 2009 -- At the Douglas C... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , October 5, 2009 -- Small Business Administration Public Information Officer Richard Daigle confers with Customer Service Representatives Carol Dueker and Shery Lavelle in preparation for today's opening of a Business Recovery Center where loan applications, completion assistance, and information will be provided. FEMA and the Small Business Administration are partners in responding to the September severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Douglasville, Ga. , October 5, 2009 -- Small...

The original database describes this as: Title: Small Business Administration Opens Office in Douglas County Production Date: 10/05/2009 Caption: Douglasville, Ga. , October 5, 2009 -- Small Business Adminis... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 11, 2011 - Gary Weidner, a FEMA public information officer, gets a briefing from Steve Shular, a public information officer for the Shelby County Government. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA working with local officials in Tennessee Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 11, 2011 - Gary Weidner, ... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Noel Boxer, a FEMA Public Affairs officer, speaks at a town hall meeting with residents to discuss the current housing plans that FEMA and local officials have for residents affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Noel Boxer, a FEMA Public A...

The original database describes this as: Title: Town hall meeting in Minot Production Date: 07/14/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Noel Boxer, a FEMA Public Affairs officer, speaks at a town hal... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 28, 2011 --Noel Boxer, a FEMA Public Affairs officer talks with a local reporter in a Minot, ND neighborhood that is cleaning up after the Souris River overflowed its banks and flooded parts of Minot. FEMA is working with local media to provide registration and other vital information needed by residents affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 28, 2011 --Noel Boxer, a FEMA Public Af...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local Media Interview Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 28, 2011 --Noel Boxer, a FEMA Public Affairs officer talks with a local reporter... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 26, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernández gives an interview with local news reporter for Univisión Channel 11 to provide information on FEMA's response after Hurricane Irene. Ashley Andújar/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - San Juan, P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernández gives an interview Production Date: 08/26/2011 Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 26, 2011 -- Federal Coordin... More

Bristol Townplace, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- This joint county, state, and federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team is meeting with local officials to determine extent of damage to public infrastructure (left-right) FEMA Public Information Officer Rene Bafalis; FEMA Public Assistance Specialist Jim Teats; Township Director of Public Works Jason Lawson; Administrative Assistant Lisa Strong; and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency representative Rick Weiberg. PDA's are a required component of the state's request for Hurricane Sandy federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Bristol Townplace, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- This joint county, state, and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bristol Townplace, PA Keywords: vertical PDA joint team PA ^ Joint ^ Vertical ... More

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment team comprised of state, local and federal officials, including experts from FEMA, New York State Office of Emergency Management (NYSOEM), Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management (SCOEM), the United States Army Corp of Engineers, The National Park Service and local Fire Island officials gather to assess a plan for debris removal. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment te...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Fire Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Family ^ Engineers ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Marion, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- At the State Regional Office Initial Organizational Meeting, FEMA External Affairs Officer Hannah Vick provides information to State, FEMA, and Small Business Administration personnel on media planning for this afternoon's press conference in Saline County. All are here in response to the deadly February tornado and will begin Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments today as required in processing the State's request for federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Marion, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- At the State ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Officer Speaks at Preliminary Damage Assessment Briefing Production Date: 03/05/2012 Caption: Marion, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- At the Stat... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Frank Ferreira, FEMA External Affairs Officer, monitors media activity during a press conference. Governor Tomblin announced that he will seek a federal disaster declaration for his home state that was severely damaged from recent tornadoes. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Frank Ferre...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Monitoring Media Production Date: 03/07/2012 Caption: Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Frank Ferreira, FEMA External Affairs Officer... More

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Victor Inge (L) and AmeriCorps Manager Sarah Tomt (R) greet one another for the first time as they exchange information on the work being done toward the recovery process. FEMA is responding with key personnel and resources to the communities that were affected from the Yukon River flood and partnering with AmeriCorps for recovery efforts. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 30, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Victo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Disaster Of... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 24, 2013 -- Staff members from Oklahoma's seven Congressional offices listen to State Coordinating Officer, Michelann Ooten explain the State and FEMA partnership after the May tornadoes. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 24, 2013 -- Staff members from Oklahoma's s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ FEMA ^ congressional ^ NDRF ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Near Briarwood School, FEMA Public Information Officer Susan Soloman speaks with a survivor of the deadly May 20 tornado which decimated this area. FEMA may provide housing and other assistance to eligible survivors who register and apply. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Near Briarwood School, FEMA Public Infor...

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: Individual Assistance PIO damage debris ^ Damage ^ Debris ... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Rita Egan speaks with representatives of Knights of Columbus which is providing volunteer services for May 19-20 tornado survivors at the disaster service center in Cooper Technology Center. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Rita E...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: volunteers VOLAG PIO ^ volunteers ^ PIO ^ VOLAG Disaste... More

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