Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y.,
Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when duperstorm Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose ... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are greeted by a previously enlisted Marine while helping the Red Cross in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief effort at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012.... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide help to volunteers with Red Cross in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief effort at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012. They provided assistance by m... More
Fema Corps youth assist victims of Superstorm Sandy
FEMA Corps youth are group of 1,600 service corps members within AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps whose purpose is solely devoted to preparedness, response, and recovery in a disaster. There are cu... More
FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration
FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electrical service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electrical company. The repair of old electrical infrastructu... More
When Superstorm Sandy passed over Midland Beach on
When Superstorm Sandy passed over Midland Beach on Staten island on Oct. 29, 2012, it brought both high winds and sea water as high as 9 feet above normal. Once the high water soaked the furniture, doors, etc.,... More
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, load Heater Meals onto a truck to be distributed to residents of Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy. ... More
FEMA Community Relations worker explains FEMA aid to survivor of sub-t...
A community relations worker talks to a survivor of sub-tropical storm Sandy at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center on Coney Island, New York. Survivors of the storm are eligible to apply for federal aid thru thes... More
A FEMA community relations worker talks to a resident
A FEMA community relations worker talks to a resident in the Rockaways area near New York City who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical Tropical Storm Sandy. FEMA com... More
US Army National Guardsmen, Spc. Matthew Mena of the
US Army National Guardsmen, Spc. Matthew Mena of the 42nd Infantry Division talks about contributing to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Soldiers and volunteers delivered over 10,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), a... More
FEMA community relations workers talk to Breezy Point
FEMA community relations workers talk to Breezy Point residents in the Rockaways area near New York City who are in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical tropical storm Sand... More
A FEMA community relations worker talks to a resident
A FEMA community relations worker talks to a resident in the Rockaways area near New York City who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical Tropical Storm Sandy. FEMA com... More
Residents of homes that burned during sub-tropical storm Sandy receive...
FEMA community relations workers talk to residents in the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways near New York City, whose homes were burned as a result of a gas leak during the height of sub-tropical tropical stor... More
Residual storm waters hamper recovery efforts in New York area
Heavy flooding from subtropical storm Sandy continues to hamper federal, state, and local relief efforts several days after the storm devastated the coastal areas of New Jersey and New York, with many residents... More
When Superstorm Sandy roared through Bergen County,
When Superstorm Sandy roared through Bergen County, Oct. 29, 2012, she damaged many homes and businesses. Manufactured homes were hit especially hard, and some did not survive the storm. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
High winds caused by Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012,
High winds caused by Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, blew down many trees in Sussex county. Hopatcong was hit especially hard with many trees falling on the roofs of homes causing major structural damage. ... More
High winds caused by Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012,
High winds caused by Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, blew down many trees in Sussex county. Byram was hit especially hard with many trees falling on the roofs of homes causing major structural damage. (Walt ... More
Church suffers damage in hurricane
Even the Lord cannot protect churches from storm damage. The Belleview Reform Church in Belleview, New Jersey, suffered roof and cross damage during Hurricane Sandy the night of Oct. 28, 2012. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Gas shortage in New York City area has residents fuming
Damage to the docks where ships and barges carrying gasoline and diesel fuel tie up, coupled with power outages at gas stations, caused severe shortages of fuel for New York City residents in the aftermath of s... More
New York residents sort through belongings in aftermath of sub-tropica...
FEMA community relations workers talk to residents in the Breezy point area of the Rockaways near New York City devastated by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy, about the various ways FEMA is in their community... More
New Disaster Recovery Center for victims of Superstorm Sandy opens in ...
Due to the destruction caused by Superstorm Sandy, many homes of the victims are without basic life needs such as water, food, and warm clothing, and FEMA along with other national, state, and local agencies se... More
FEMA, in cooperation with the City of New York Department
FEMA, in cooperation with the City of New York Department of Consumer Affairs, join as partners in their quest to assist the victims of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA and the city of New York help survivors get back int... More
FEMA community relations workers talk to residents
FEMA community relations workers talk to residents in the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways near New York City, whose homes were burned as a result of a gas leak during the height of sub-tropical tropical stor... More
Gear belonging to US Army National Guardsmen of the
Gear belonging to US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division who teamed up with New York City's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Red Cross, to provide food, water, and cleaning supplie... More
Residents of the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways
Residents of the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways in New York City, hang flags at their residents in defiance of the damage caused by sub-tropical storm Sandy that roared through their community on Oct. 29, 2... More
Storm surge moves vehicles in New York
When sub-tropical storm Sandy moved ashore in the New Jersey and New York area, high tide and a full moon caused tides to rise six feet above normal, moving cars in the Breezy Point area of New York City like t... More
Homes float in beach area of New York City
Rising waters and high winds from Sub-tropical storm Sandy caused some homes in the Rockaway beach area of New York to literally float off of their foundations. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Blue roofs appear along New Yorks coastline
When Superstorm Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012, she brought winds exceeding 60 mph that toppled trees, and ripped shingles off of roofs. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Farms feel effect of Hurricane Sandy's winds
When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey on Oct. 28, 2012, high winds caused a multitude of damage. This farm in Alpha lost its roof. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Residents of the Red Hook area of the borough of Brooklyn
Residents of the Red Hook area of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City apply for assistance at FEMA's Red Hook Disaster Recovery Center. Hurricane Sandy displaced many citizens of the city of New York, and ... More
Water levels as a fresult of sub-tropical storm Sandy
Water levels as a fresult of sub-tropical storm Sandy rose as high as eight feet in this home on Staten Island, N.Y., ruining carpeting, furniture, the furnace, washer and dryer, and numerous other household an... More
A cake signifying the Marine Corps birthday sits by
A cake signifying the Marine Corps birthday sits by ceremonial sword at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012. Marines from the past and present were invited to join together to celebrate the Marine Corps' birthday.
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, prepare to distribute Heater Meals to residents of Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy... More
Household items and damages by Superstorm Sandy create piles of trash ...
Rising storm water caused by Superstorm Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, damaged furnaces, water heaters, carpeting, furniture, drywall, and many other items, including Mickey Mouse, in the Atlantic Beach area of New Yo... More
Pfc. Luis Celeste and Sgt. Juan Lopez, assigned to
Pfc. Luis Celeste and Sgt. Juan Lopez, assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, load Heater Meals onto a truck to be distributed to residents of Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily ... More
High water floods business'
When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey the night of Oct. 28, 2012, she brought heavy rain that caused the Passaic River to overflow her banks. Many homes and business's near the river had as much as 6 f... More
High winds topple trees
When Hurricane Sand roared through Warren County in northern New Jersey the night of Oct. 29, 2012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. These homeowners were fortunate that they wer... More
FEMA community relations worker talks to a Rockaway,
FEMA community relations worker talks to a Rockaway, New York resident who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy. FEMA community relations workers... More
US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division
US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division team up with New York City's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Red Cross, to provide food, water, and cleaning supplies to Hurricane Sandy vic... More
Debris in the Rockaway area of New York City remains
Debris in the Rockaway area of New York City remains a staggering problem. State and federal personnel from many agencies have pitched in to help. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Red Cross volunteer workers Susie Clarke, Mike Angelo,
Red Cross volunteer workers Susie Clarke, Mike Angelo, and Lawrence Kasten are set up at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center No.1 at Nassau Community College. DRCs provide multiple disaster services at one locati... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide help to volunteers with Red Cross in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief effort at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012. They provided assistance by m... More
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, load Heater Meals onto a truck to be distributed to residents of Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy. ... More
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, prepare to distribute Heater Meals to residents of Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sand... More
Houses float off of foundations during Superstorm Sandy
Superstorm Sandy arrived along New York's coastline as a weakened hurricane, and no one, including the residents of New York and New Jersey anticipated the devastation the storm would cause to their coastal are... More
Long Island Power Authority working overtime to restore power to custo...
Thousands of coastal residents are still without power two-weeks after Superstorm Sandy made landfall the night of Oct. 29, 2012. While LIPA has restored power to tens of thousands of homes, those homes along ... More
Large trees uprooted during Superstorm Sandy
When Superstorm Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of Oct. 29, 2012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Victory Gardens was one o... More
Rising flood waters in the aftermath of Superstorm
Rising flood waters in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy caused water damage in hundreds of businesses in Bergen County, N.J. Businesses in New Jersey lost millions of dollars in inventory goods when they were ... More
Lt. Col. Patrick Macklin, planning officer, 42nd Infantry
Lt. Col. Patrick Macklin, planning officer, 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, briefs soldiers before they provide aid to Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy. ... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide help to volunteers with Red Cross in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief effort at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012. They provided assistance by m... More
A soldier assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
A soldier assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, prepares to distributed aid to residents of Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy was t... More
This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing
This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. (Photo by George Armstrong/FEMA)
Storm water rises to epic levels during Superstorm Sandy in New York
Water levels rose to unimaginable heights on the night of Oct. 29, 2012, when Superstorm Sandy came ashore on Staten Islands Midway Beach in New York. The water level mark on the screen on this 72-inch TV indic... More
US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division
US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division team up with New York City's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Red Cross, to provide food, water, and cleaning supplies to Hurricane Sandy vic... More
Businesses lose millions in Superstorm Sandy
Rising flood waters in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy caused water damage in hundreds of businesses in Bergen County, N.J. FEMA employees went from home to home and business to business inspecting damage and... More
A FEMA Community Relations worker talks to a resident
A FEMA Community Relations worker talks to a resident of Breezy Point in the Rockaway area near New York City who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by subtropical tropical storm S... More
Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y.,
Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when superstorm Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose ... More
Belfor Property Restoration employees prepare to clean
Belfor Property Restoration employees prepare to clean residential properties that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic Hurricane on record and caused the most damage in Ne... More
US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division
US Army National Guardsmen of the 42nd Infantry Division team up with New York City's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Red Cross, to provide food, water, and cleaning supplies to Hurricane Sandy vic... More
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, prepare to load Heater Meals onto a New York Fire Department vehicle for distribution in Far Rockaway, a community heavily impacted by ... More
2nd Lt. Nicholas King, Combat Logistics Battalion 26
2nd Lt. Nicholas King, Combat Logistics Battalion 26 engineer detachment commander, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) opens a box of bleach to help volunteers with Red Cross in support of a Hurricane Sandy r... More
Red Cross volunteers Suzie Dalton and Debbie Day are
Red Cross volunteers Suzie Dalton and Debbie Day are preparing disaster supplies for distribution. Disaster Recovery Centers provide many disaster services at one location and Red Cross and FEMA are partners in... More
Subtropical storm Sandy aftermath leaves New York City residents with ...
When subtropical storm Sandy made landfall along the New York and New Jersey coast on Oct. 29, no one thought the storm would result in a fuel shortage for residents of New York. But as residents soon learned,... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers provide clothing and basic needs
FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers are designed to provide assistance to victims of disasters, and the newly opened center at the Hockey Rink on Magnolia Blvd in Long Beach is staffed by FEMA as well as a variety... More
Hurricane winds spawn electrical fires
Electrical wiring problems spark fires. When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey on the night of Oct. 28, 2012, her high winds caused sparking in electrical wires in this home that resulted in ... More
FEMA Corps youth members arrive in New York to help
FEMA Corps youth members arrive in New York to help in FEMA's role in providing aid to the survivors of sub-tropical storm Sandy. FEMA Corps youth focus on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activiti... More
FEMA community relations worker canvases New York area affected by sub...
FEMA community relations worker walks through a neighborhood in the Breezy point area of the the Rockaways near New York City devastated by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy, talking to residents about the vari... More
FEMA Corps youth assist in sub-tropical storm Sandy relief efforts
FEMA Corps is a group of young people devoted to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. By joining the FEMA Corps these youth have an opportunity to expand their education and economic opportunity while... More
Thousands of homes in Northeast damaged or destroyed by Super Storm Sa...
When Super Tropical Storm Sandy came ashore the night of Oct. 29, 2012, many residents of New Jersey and New York considered it just another nor'easter, a type of storm they had weathered many times in the past... More
Hurricane winds cause electrical fire
Electrical wiring problems spark fires. When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey on the night of Oct. 28, 2012, her high winds caused sparking in electrical wires in this home that resulted in a... More
US Army Sgt. Patty Eddy and Sgt. Geovanni Alfaro of
US Army Sgt. Patty Eddy and Sgt. Geovanni Alfaro of the National Guard 42nd Infantry Division team up with New York City's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Red Cross, to provide food, water, and cle... More
A large American flag flies in the midst of more than
A large American flag flies in the midst of more than 100 residences burned in the Breezy Point community of the Rockaways adjacent to New York City. A gas leak that occurred during the height of sub-tropical s... More
US Navy Seabees "Can-do" Motto shines in Superstorm Sandy clean up
While the damage to life and property in a disaster is oftentimes insurmountable, disasters also bring out the best in people as numerous civilian and military groups and organizations are quick to respond and ... More
FEMA Community Relations employees go door to door
FEMA Community Relations employees go door to door talking to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. On a daily basis, FEMA team members talk to individual residents to answer questions, share information, and to encour... More
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Marines with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provide help to volunteers with Red Cross in support of a Hurricane Sandy relief effort at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012. They provided assistance by m... More
Team Rubicon assists in the dirty clean of the results of superstorm S...
Volunteers turned out by the hundreds to help with the clean up of debris in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, including some 20 members of Team Rubicon, a California-based organization of former U.S. military... More
New York residents are resilient in the face of adversity
On Oct. 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall along the coastline of New York State causing widespread devastation to homes and property. The residents of Midway Beach on Staten Island are a close knit comm... More
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York
Soldiers assigned to 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, receive a brief from planning officer, Lt. Col. Patrick Macklin before they provide aid to Far Rockaway, N.Y., a community heavily impa... More
Thousands of home in New York state experienced flooding
Thousands of home in New York state experienced flooding in their basements as well as the first floors of their homes, ruining furnaces, water heaters, washer and dryers, carpeting, bedding, and numerous other... More
FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses
FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino discusses FEMA’s role the recovery from the affects of Sub-tropical Storm Sandy with Red Cross leaders and local religious leaders. FEMA is part of a broader team respon... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeremy Lutheran
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeremy Lutheran collects money during a fundraiser organized by Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 1st Class Petty Officers Association to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy... More
When sub-tropical storm Sandy struck the New York City
When sub-tropical storm Sandy struck the New York City area on October 29, 2012, it knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of residents of the New York City area, and no electricity soon equated to deal ... More
Citizens of Long Beach wait in line to receive support
Citizens of Long Beach wait in line to receive support from local volunteers in Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012. Citizens were able to go to a local distribution center to receive clothing, food, and water gath... More
A community relations worker talks to a resident in
A community relations worker talks to a resident in the Breezy point area of the the Rockaways near New York City whose basement was flooded by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy. FEMA community relations worke... More
A FEMA community relations worker talks to a homeless
A FEMA community relations worker talks to a homeless woman in the Rockaways area near New York City who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy. F... More
Mounting piles of debris from Superstorm Sandy requirer hurculean clea...
Rising flood waters in the Midway Beach area of Staten Island in New York caused hundreds of homes to have flooded basements, and anywhere from a foot to 6 ft of water in their homes, and when water recedes, wa... More
Flooding from Superstorm Sandy soaks drywall in thousands of homes in ...
Flooding as high as four-feet in the interior areas of Oceanside in the New York area flooded homes. Ruining furniture, carpeting, and drywall. If not removed, the wet furniture attracted unhealthy mold, so re... More
Hurricane winds cause damage to business'
High winds cause damage. When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey, her winds caused this business's windows to blow out. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Capt. Lucas Burke, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
Capt. Lucas Burke, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) public affairs officer in charge, waits to load into a UH-1Y Huey at Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012. The Marines visited the Office of Emergency Manag... More
When Superstorm Sandy roared through Passaic County
When Superstorm Sandy roared through Passaic County the night of Oct. 29, 2012, she uprooted many trees. Some trees fell on houses, nearly destroying them, and causing the death in at least one home. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration
FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electrical service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electrical company. Old electrical infrastructure in the New ... More
Red Cross worker, Ronny Crosby traveled from Biloxi,
Red Cross worker, Ronny Crosby traveled from Biloxi, Miss., to lend a hand to Hurricane Sandy survivors, by passing out sandwiches and water to those in need.
Aerial view of homes in the Breezy Point community
Aerial view of homes in the Breezy Point community that were ravaged by fires and flooding as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The Red Cross serves meals as homeowners clean out their damaged homes. (Photo by Andre... More
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Coney Island helps thousands of resid...
A community relations worker talks to a Staten Island resident whose residence was damaged by sub-tropical storm Sandy, at FEMA's Coney Island Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA community relations workers talk to... More
High winds from Hurricane Sandy topple trees
Strong winds and big trees cause headaches for homeowners. Big trees next to houses do not mix well when high winds prevail, as this house in Warren County, New Jersey found out. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)
Belfor Property Restoration employees prepare to clean
Belfor Property Restoration employees prepare to clean residential properties that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic Hurricane on record and caused the most damage in Ne... More
When Superstorm Sandy blew through Hopatcong the night
When Superstorm Sandy blew through Hopatcong the night of Oct. 29, 2012, she uprooted many trees, some of which fell on residents' houses. This home was completely destroyed by the tree that now sits in the re... More
This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing
This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. (Photo by George Armstrong/FEMA)
US Navy Seabees join cleanup effort after Superstorm Sandy comes ashor...
Members of U.S. Naval Construction Battalion 11 out of Gulfport, Miss., traveled to Staten Island in the New York City area to assist FEMA and other relief organizations in the cleanup effort after Superstorm S... More
High winds and big trees cause problems for homes in New Jersey
When Superstorm Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of Oct. 29, 2012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Kinnelon lost the roof on... More