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US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (left) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injured victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (left) and ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2005 -- Members of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue task forces, local and state responders set up an operation area to continue rescue efforts into areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2005 -- Members of the...

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

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate provides opening remarks at the 2011 Gulf States Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Over 500 emergency responders attended this year's three-day conference which started on June 1, 2011. Responders traveled from five coastal states to participate in planning workshops and to visit with over 100 vendors displaying new emergency equipment and supplies. Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Adm...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2011 Gulf States Hurricane Conference Production Date: 06/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate provides opening ... More

Anniston, Ala., Oct. 31, 2012 -- A new patient simulator undergoes the decontamination process during a recent end-of-course exercise at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Unlike other patient simulators, these may come in contact with water, sand, dirt, heat, and humidity. These new systems allow emergency responders to provide complete mass casualty care from the beginning of medical treatment to the end

Anniston, Ala., Oct. 31, 2012 -- A new patient simulator undergoes the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Shannon Arledge City/State: Anniston, AL Categories: Training Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergen... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets first responders, school officials and local residents at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, right, speaks with Governor Mary Fallin, second from left, at the Plaza Towers Elementary School after a press conference. Obama toured a neighborhood impacted by the F5 tornado, met with first responders and family members of those who lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama talks with members of Norman Police during a visit a command center set up at Moore Fire Department Station #1. The station has served as an operations center for first responders.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama talks with members...

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

Lincroft, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discusses disaster field operations while receiving program updates from the senior command staff at the Joint Field Office (JFO). 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

Lincroft, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discus...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Lincroft, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, second from left, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third from right as well as other local and state officials survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by Mayor Glenn Lewis, dressed in black and Governor Mary Fallin, left of Fugate as well as local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Emergency response personnel perform technical decontamination the CDP Advanced Responder Training Complex. CDP training focuses on incident management, mass casualty response, and emergency response to a catastrophic natural disaster or terrorist act. CDP training for state, local, and tribal responders is fully funded by FEMA, a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Round-trip air and ground transportation, lodging, and meals are provided at no cost to responders or their agency. To learn more about the Center for Domestic Preparedness, visit http://cdp.dhs.gov or call 866-213-9553. Photo by Benjamin Crossley CDP/FEMA

Emergency response personnel perform technical decontamination the CDP...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-22 10:47:08 UTC Photographer Name: Benjamin Crossley Keywords: ERHM Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activi... More

6th grade students hold a live patient simulator at Alabama's 8th Annual Be Ready Camp. FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness brought three simulators for demonstrations on how first responders are trained

6th grade students hold a live patient simulator at Alabama's 8th Annu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Benjamin Crossley City/State: Huntsville, Ala. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Pr... More

This large warehouse is full of fire-fighting equipment that can be quickly shipped to any response in the region. There are 11 caches around the country to swiftly supply first responders with the tools they need to keep us safe. Photo by Giselle Alvarez, FEMA Corps/ FEMA

This large warehouse is full of fire-fighting equipment that can be qu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-19 15:09:00 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sacramento, Calif., July 24, 2014 -- Liz Fordfrom the American Red Cross and FEMA employee David Clayton at the 2014 California State Fair held in Sacramento, CA. The two are standing in front of a FEMA booth with preparedness materials. This photo was taken on first responders day during the fair

Sacramento, Calif., July 24, 2014 -- Liz Fordfrom the American Red Cro...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-24 11:00:20 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA City/State: Sacramento, CA Keywords: Community Preparedness ^ Emergency Preparedness Categories: Comm... More

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Reyes, 18th Dental

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Reyes, 18th Dental

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brian Reyes, 18th Dental Squadron lab technician adds moulage makeup to a soon-to-be simulated gunshot wound victim before an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, J... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano visits the Rockaways where she met with state, local officials, first responders, and volunteers to discuss ongoing response and recovery efforts of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Geralda Calixte

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secret...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Geralda Calixte City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ dhs ^ C... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-23-06 -- 1st Responders take part in Hurricane Alicia's Full-Scale FEMA funded exercise drill to test emergency procedures in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-23-06 -- 1st Responders take pa...

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

Emergency Planning and Security - Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- First Responders collect evidence from a potential hazardous crime scene, during a training exercise at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). During CDP training emergency response personnel, regardless of specialty, learn the importance of preserving crime scenes when responding to All-Hazards, Mass-casualty events. Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Law Enforcement Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 10/09/2009 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- First Responders coll... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard Hildreth of Pacific, Wash. , prepares for emergency responder training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Hildreth has completed several CDP courses over the past two years. CDP training instructs responders to determine their response, select required equipment, personal protective levels, and decontamination procedures. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp. dhs. gov.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Shannon Arledge taken on 04/23/2010 in Alabama Production Date: 04/23/2010 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard Hildreth of ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate provides opening remarks at the 2011 Gulf States Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Over 500 emergency responders attended this year's three-day conference which started on June 1, 2011. Responders traveled from five coastal states to participate in planning workshops and to visit with over 100 vendors displaying new emergency equipment and supplies. Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Adm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Speaks at Gulf States Hurricane Conference Production Date: 06/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Crai... More

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A member of the Patterson, N.J. fire department helps with the clean up of a firefighter's home in Lavallette, NJ. The Patterson firefighters came down to Lavallette on their day off to provide assistance to first responders whose homes were damaged when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A member of the Patterson, N.J. fir...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy firefighters volunteers firefi... More

South Kearny, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Safety gloves and shoe covers discarded by first responders litter the entrance way to the flooded Fire and Police Sub-Station. Hurricane Sandy caused a forced evacuation of the building which remains unsafe to occupy at this time. FEMA Public Assistance funds under Category E, may reimburse the city a portion of recovery cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

South Kearny, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Safety gloves and shoe covers dis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: South Kearny, NJ Keywords: PA Catagory E ^ PA ^ Catagory E Disasters: New Jer... More

Sayerville, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, end of table, meets with local officials and emergency responders at the Middlesex County Emergency Operations Center. Administrator Fugate was there to discuss any other needs the community may have for their recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Sayerville, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, en...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm ... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- (Left-Right) New Jersey Lt Gov Kim Guadagno, Vice President Joe Biden and FEMA's Tom Davies, look at maps showing the damage areas in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. Vice President Biden and other federal, state and local officials toured the damaged areas of Seaside Heights and met first responders. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- (Left-Right) New Jersey Lt Gov...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Biden FEMA Vice President New Jersey SeaView Heights ... More

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- First responders are given a unique opportunity to use detection equipment distinctive to biological materials. The Center for Domestic Preparedness is the only place where civilian first responders can now train using both biological materials and toxic chemical agents. Photo by Derek Jensen/FEMA

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- First responders are given a unique ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Biological Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- First responders are given a... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Disaster survivors and first responders are served a special meal at the First Baptist Church. Federal Emergency Management Agency workers also attended the event to answer questions about the types of disaster assistance available. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Disaster survivors and first responders ar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ West Tex... More

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

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

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

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Homeowners along this bayside community suffered severe damages to their homes and personal property after Hurricane Sandy struck the area. 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

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Homeowners along this bayside comm...

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

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and volunteers were honored at Citi Field during the pregame ceremony for Mets opening day. More than 500 first responders to Hurricane Sandy lined up on the field for the national anthem, including FEMA representatives, police, firefighters, military personnel and Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Anniston, Ala., April 24, 2014 -- Healthcare professionals transport a simulated patient to a field hospital during the Integrated Capstone Event (ICE) at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala. Approximately 80 healthcare professionals and emergency responders, representing eight of the 13 regional coalitions trained at the CDP's Noble Training Facility and the Advanced Responder Training Complex. These response personnel joined colleagues across the United States in the Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (HCL) course, the Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents (EMO) course, and the Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT) course. Photo by Benjamin Crossley/ FEMA

Anniston, Ala., April 24, 2014 -- Healthcare professionals transport a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-24 09:57:56 UTC Photographer Name: Benjamin Crossley Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

171205-A-RW053-047 Pfc. Kyle Robbins, medic for the

171205-A-RW053-047 Pfc. Kyle Robbins, medic for the

171205-A-RW053-047 Pfc. Kyle Robbins, medic for the 1-62 Air Defense Artillery Battalion (ADA) writes down the time he checked the patient for a concussion during a mass casualty exercise at Camp Arifjan, Kuwai... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing Inspector General’s Office debrief first responders after an exercise Aug. 24, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The exercise was conducted to test emerge... More

Boston, Mass., May 24, 2013 -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino meet with Boston Marathon Bombing first responders - police, fire and EMS

Boston, Mass., May 24, 2013 -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napol...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eilis Maynard City/State: Boston, MA Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Security Categories: DHS leade... More

Baton Rouge, LA, May 10, 2007 -- FEMA and other federal responders work with their state counterparts in Louisiana recently at the mock hurricane exercise. The state emergency operations center was activated to test preparedness and response before the start of the 2007 hurricane season. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Baton Rouge, LA, May 10, 2007 -- FEMA and other federal responders wor...

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

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, IA, June 21, 2008 -- At the checkpoint blocking traffic from entering flooded Oakville, Red Cross Disaster Assessor Charles Ball checks out the new hand-held data recorder with Joe Guerra from Rapid Data Management Systems. These new-tech devices allow emergency responders to collect and transmit data in real time, which can cut response times. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

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

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

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness created scenarios similar to scenes where biological agents may be deployed by fashioning its training bays into a restaurant environment (pictured above) and a post office scene. The training bays provide a realistic, safe and secure location for first responders to analyze the biological materials and demonstrate the appropriate response. Photo by Derek Jensen/FEMA

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness...

The original database describes this as: Title: Biological Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Center for Domestic Prep... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Moore, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- Members of Team Rubicon, a volunteer group of veterans and first responders, prepare to demolish a storm devastated home. Volunteers provide many critical services for survivors of the May 20 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- Members of Team Rubicon, a volunteer gro...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: volunteers VOLAG demolition ^ demolition ^ volunteers ^ VO... More

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman greets camp chef David Rife with a fist bump at the newly constructed winter camp mess hall. The winter camp mess hall will feed the responders and emergency managers over the long winter while recovery missions continue. The tents are designed to withstand the cold Alaskan temperatures at -65 degrees below zero. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Off... More

Auburn, Ala., Sep. 11, 2013 -- Robi Mobley, Center for Domestic Preparedness Human Patient Simulator Specialist, explains how a patient simulator can replicate the sound of a human heart during Ready Alabama Day recently. Close to 1,000 emergency responders and youth from area schools participated. Photo by Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Auburn, Ala., Sep. 11, 2013 -- Robi Mobley, Center for Domestic Prepar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Shannon Arledge City/State: Auburn, AL Categories: CDP ^ Community Relations ^ Kids ^ Training Photographs ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama talks with members of Norman Police during a visit a command center set up at Moore Fire Department Station #1. The station has served as an operations center for first responders.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama talks with members...

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

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

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

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

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- A severe tidal surge caused from Hurricane Sandy blew out the entire first floor of this coastal property. 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

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- A severe tidal surge caused from H...

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama,at podium, speaks at a press conference at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Obama was joined by first responders, teachers from the school, residents and elected officials.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, left, speaks with first responders at Fire Department Station 1, after getting a first hand look at a neighborhood impacted by the recent F5 tornado. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, fourth from left, joined President Obama for the visit.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

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

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

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

FEMA Winter Camp, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman tours the newly constructed winter camp, which will house the responders and emergency managers over the long winter while recovery mission continue. The tents are designed to withstand cold temperatures at minus 65 degrees below zero. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

FEMA Winter Camp, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Admini...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Officials ^ Emergency Shelt... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama, greets first responders from Oklahoma Task Force 1 (OK-TF1), as well as local police who respnoded to the recent F5 tornado at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Here some equipment fire-fighters can use to fight wildfires. There are 11 caches around the country to swiftly supply first responders with the tools they need to keep us safe. Photo by Giselle Alvarez, FEMA Corps/FEMA

Here some equipment fire-fighters can use to fight wildfires. There ar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-19 15:22:13 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Unified Command response teams assess damages of Shuyak Strait oil spill

Unified Command response teams assess damages of Shuyak Strait oil spi...

A debris field is shown at the oil spill site at Port William, in Shuyak Strait near Kodiak, Alaska, March 2, 2018. The deflated, black fuel bladder is shown in the middle of the photo. Photo courtesy of Alaska... More

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jeffrey Richmond, a practical

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jeffrey Richmond, a practical

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jeffrey Richmond, a practical nursing specialist, assigned to Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force 352-1, reviews COVID-19 medication management plans, at Mercy Catholic Medical Center’s... More

U.S. Air Force emergency responders carry a simulated

U.S. Air Force emergency responders carry a simulated

U.S. Air Force emergency responders carry a simulated casualty using a litter during an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the scenario, a lone simulated gunman invaded the 1... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, speaks to local responders while she toured areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Dep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deparment of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Visits Areas Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , Sept... More

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS Larry Erskline along with Denver MERS Wesley Wilson test the VHF repeater tower they set up to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers test the VHF repeater tower Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS Larry Erskline along w... More

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

Vice Presidential Photographs Public domain photograph - United States military, propaganda free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 - A HAZMAT instructor (left) adjusts the respirator mask being used by one of two area Emergency Medical Technician team members who are preparing to respond to a simulated rescue operation to a chemical spill. All first responders cleaning up the toxic conditions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have undergone similar training. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 -...

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

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 31, 2007 -- Raphael Anton with the US Army, assigned to the DHS-FEMA Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Equipment Program (CEDAP) learns more about a new thermal imaging device recently given to responders from areas at high risk for hurricanes, tornadoes, or wildfires. Over 730 responders were part of accelerated training to learn how to use a variety of high tech equipment being delivered to their departments. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 31, 2007 -- Raphael Anton with the US Army, assig...

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

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs) - Sand washing equipment on Grand Isle, LA. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. [412-APD-659-42_Blake_Adm_Jackson_with_EPA_responders.jpg]

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Phot...

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs)

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 -- Construction is still going strong a year after an EF5 tornado devastated a third of the city of Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. FEMA was in the city within hours of the event to provide assistant to the emergency responders and people affected by the tornado. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 -- Construction is...

The original database describes this as: Title: Construction Still Going on in Joplin, MO Production Date: 05/22/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 -- Construction is still going strong a year after an... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA A...

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets Superintendent Susie Pierce during a visit to the Plaza Towers Elementary School. Obama met school offiicals and family members as well as first responders and local residents. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Seaside Heights, N.J., June 19, 2013 --These three generators in were used to complete rescue missions for emergency responders when electricity failed due to Hurricane Sandy. The generators were installed before the storm pounded the New Jersey shore. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., June 19, 2013 --These three generators in were ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ generators ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sa... More

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- As this structure is a total loss, the recovery process continues as demolition and debris removal are underway. 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

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- As this structure is a total loss, ...

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

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third from right, and President Barack Obama, second from left, speak with first responders and school officials and residents at the Plaza Towers Elementary School. Obama and Fugate surveyed the area impacted by the recent F5 tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third fr...

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

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by Mayor Glenn Lewis, dressed in black and Governor Mary Fallin, next to Fugate as well as local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA A...

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

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and volunteers were honored at Citi Field during the pregame ceremony for Mets opening day. More than 500 first responders to Hurricane Sandy lined up on the field for the national anthem, including FEMA representatives, police, firefighters, military personnel and Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and volunteers were honored at Citi Field during the pregame ceremony for Mets opening day. More than 500 first responders to Hurricane Sandy lined up on the field for the national anthem, including FEMA representatives, police, firefighters, military personnel and Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Master Exercise Practitioner Program Candidate Ryan Zollicoffer keeps track of deployed resources as he communicates with first responders in the field responding to a simulated train crash

Master Exercise Practitioner Program Candidate Ryan Zollicoffer keeps ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-14 10:58:37 UTC Photographer Name: Nick Smallwood Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roy Carter, 100th Security

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roy Carter, 100th Security

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Roy Carter, 100th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Luc, 100th SFS military working dog, hold their position as fellow defenders respond during an exercise Aug... More

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) includes a multiple railcar subway train in the Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (HT) course. Emergency responders are provided unique scenarios and respond to incidents that may possibly be radiological, biological or chemical. For more information, visit http://cdp.dhs.gov/training/courses/ht

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) includes a multiple railcar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-22 13:16:16 UTC Photographer Name: Benjamin Crossley Keywords: ARTC ^ HT ^ Level C ^ radiological ^ subway Photographs Relating to Disasters an... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- FEMA Logistics Specialist Smitty R. Bell provides Points of Distribution (PODs) training to first responders in Smyrna, Tenn. Points of Distribution in strategic areas provide water and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) to disaster survivors. In May, severe storms and flooding caused major damage in 49 Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Smyrna, Te...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA offers Points of Distribution (PODs) training Production Date: 08/05/2010 Caption: Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- FEMA Logistics Specialist Smitty R. ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- Students at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) campus in northern Maryland, took on an international flavor during the Intergrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) with first responders from Mexico and the US training together. Classmates(L-R), Nogales/Sonora, Mexico Fire Chief, Jose Hernandez; Candice Abinanti,FEMA Headquarters, International Affairs Division and Octavio Gradillas, Nogales, Arizona, Police Department share a light moment in the classroom. Barry Bahler/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's international Classroom Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- Students at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (E... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at the Groundbreaking of the new Gulfport Municipal Complex, which will house police administration, municipal court and city services. The structure will contain a FEMA 361 shelter for first responders and is being built with mitigation and public assistance funds. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Groundbreaking for Gulfport Municipal Complex Production Date: 05/04/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at th... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Vice President Joe Biden greets and thanks the first responders of Hurricane Sandy during a tour of the PATH station that was flooded by the storm surge. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Vice President Joe Biden greets and th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , March 8, 2012 -- Corey Gruber (center), Assistant Administrator for FEMA's National Preparedness Directorate, observes students removing contaminated clothing from a simulated survivor prior to decontamination. Rick Dickson, Assistant Director of CDP Training and Education, explains how many first responders gain an appreciation for how their responsibility affects another responder's role during the response process.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , March 8, 2012 -- Corey Gruber (...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Shannon Arledge taken on 03/08/2012 in Alabama Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , March 8, 2012 -- Corey Gruber (center), Assi... More

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

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

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

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and volunteers were honored at Citi Field during the pre-game ceremony for Mets opening day. More than 500 first responders to Hurricane Sandy lined up on the field for the national anthem including FEMA representatives, police, firefighters, military personnel and Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Flushing, NY Keywords: FEMA Habitat for Humanity Hurricane Sandy New York Mets S... More

Long Beach Island, N.J., June 15, 2013 --An audience awaits the next music performance at the Long Island Beach Thank You Fest. One hundred first-aid workers, fire fighters, police officers and National Guard first responders were honored at this weekend-long fest for their work after Hurricane Sandy

Long Beach Island, N.J., June 15, 2013 --An audience awaits the next m...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ festival ^ L... More

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- Members of Texas Task Force 1 work with local responders in Moore, OK

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- Members of Texas Task Force 1 work with ...

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

Auburn, Ala., Sep. 11, 2013 -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley addresses the crowd of emergency responders and school aged children during his proclamation of Ready Alabama Day held at Auburn University. Governor Bentley urged Alabamians to not be complacent and prepare now for the next emergency. Photo by Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Auburn, Ala., Sep. 11, 2013 -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley address...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Shannon Arledge City/State: Auburn, AL Categories: CDP ^ Community Relations ^ Special Event ^ Training Pho... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama talks with National Guard members during a visit a command center set up at Moore Fire Department Station #1. The station has served as an operations center for first responders.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama talks with Nationa...

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

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

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

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 1 ^ President... More

Kansas City, MO September 10, 2014 -- Jaquela Stewart participates in a demonstration at a ReadyCampus event on the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC) campus. ReadyCampus is a partnership between universities and FEMA Region VII which combines local first responders, national emergency-oriented non-governmental organizations, and community partners in an open and engaging atmosphere with college students. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt)

Kansas City, MO September 10, 2014 -- Jaquela Stewart participates in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-10 13:13:23 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Kansas City, Missouri Keywords: College ^ fair ^ kansas city ^ Missouri ^ Prepare... More

Recently, more than 30 members of a National Veterinary Response Team (NVRT) joined more than 100 state, local and federal responders from across the United States. These responders were training together at FEMACenter for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), and were able to include the citylocal humane society in the training

Recently, more than 30 members of a National Veterinary Response Team ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-15 09:10:57 UTC Photographer Name: Shannon Arledge Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Colorado Springs, Colo. May 30, 2014 -- Emergency responders participate in Federal Emergency Management Agency training through the Emergency Management Institute held March 17-20 in Colorado Springs. The 4-day Integrated Emergency Management Course featured realistic functional exercises, including an airplane crash, an active shooter and a train derailment

Colorado Springs, Colo. May 30, 2014 -- Emergency responders participa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Nick Smallwood Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, speaks to first responders during a visit to areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Dep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Visits Areas Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn.... More

Four simulated injury victims wait for transportation in-processing in the triage area during a 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

Four simulated injury victims wait for transportation in-processing in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

Vice Presidential Photographs Public domain photograph of an official meeting, group of people, conference, discussion, auditorium, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9., 2005 - Members of an area Emergency Medical Technician team undergo training required for certification as rescue (grey suits) and decontamination (green suits) unit responders to hazardous material and toxic contamination situations. The HAZMAT responders who are cleaning up the spills and contaminations caused by Hurricanes Kartrina and Rita have all been certified through similar training courses. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9., 2005 ...

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

Seattle, WA,10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA,10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his pet after rescuing him from the the rubble of his mother's home for four days in Pleasant Grove, AL. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders include local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his p... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

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 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe flooding inundates parts pf Shelby County, including this mobile home park. FEMA supports local responders in their efforts to rebuild and recover. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe floo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis, TN flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe flooding inundates parts pf Shelby County, including this mob... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ed Conley, a FEMA External Affairs officer has his Responders Base Camp id checked by a security guard before entering the camp. FEMA built the camp to provide housing for FEMA and other federal workers who are assisting in the rebuilding efforts in the area. Minot, ND, was affected by flooding when the Souris River overflowed its banks. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ed Conley, a FEMA External A...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA responder camp Production Date: 08/02/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ed Conley, a FEMA External Affairs officer has his Responders Base Camp... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), simulates decontamination of a survivor during an exercise at the center. The CDP, in Anniston, Ala. instructs responders to determine their response tactics, select required equipment, personal protective levels, and decontamination procedures. The CDP specializes in providing advanced, hands-on, all-hazards training for state, local, and tribal emergency responders. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp. dhs. gov. Photo by Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, s...

The original database describes this as: Title: Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Course Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, superintendent of the Cent... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Raleigh, N. C. , September 11, 2011 -- An all hands meeting at the Raleigh Joint Field Office had a moment of silence to remember those lost ten years ago, including the first responders. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Raleigh, N. C. , September 11, 2011 -- An a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Field Office personnel remember 9/11 first responders Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: Raleigh, N. C. , September 11, 2011 -- An all hands meeting at... More

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