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Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- At today's Public Assistance (PA) Applicant Briefing at the Cooper Technology Center, FEMA Operations Division Supervisor for Lincoln County Jan Ostrat (R) speaks with Vance Pennington of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Applicant Briefings are the first step in the PA application process for federal reimbursement for expenses related to the tornadoes of May 19-20. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- At today's Public Assistance (PA) Appl...

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: Public Assistance Applicant Briefing reimbursement ^ Pub... More

Cherokee, N.C., March 14, 2013 -- Annette Wright, a FEMA Region IV Procurement officer conducts a workshop for native company owners interested in working with FEMA in Cherokee, NC. FEMA is working representatives of the EBCI and the State of North Carolina to assist with road and other public work projects which were damaged during a severe weather incident earlier in the year. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 14, 2013 -- Annette Wright, a FEMA Region IV Pro...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Cherokee, NC Keywords: FEMA federal contracts Native Americans North Carolina EBCI ... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 25, 2013 -- The reconstruction of the boardwalk continues along the beach with plans to be completed by this summer. FEMA works with federal, state and private sector, to assist people impacted by the storm. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 25, 2013 -- The reconstruction of the boar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Beach Boardwalk Construction New Jersey Restoration... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Shinobi Wanatee awaits to dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Shinobi Wanatee awaits to dance at the Tri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 13:10:11 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service specialist and the special command aide to Coast Guard Rear Adm. Keith Smith, director of Joint Interagency Task Force West, conducts food preparation for ... More

The daughter of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacie Remy,

The daughter of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacie Remy,

The daughter of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stacie Remy, airfield operations supervisor with the 35th Operations Support Squadron, picks up eggs during the Easter egg hunt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2012... More

Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey Jr. speaks to Marines

Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey Jr. speaks to Marines

Retired Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey Jr. speaks to Marines and sailors Sept. 6, 2018, during a Persevering Though Trials special event at the Camp Foster Theater, Okinawa, Japan. Bailey spoke about how the core value... More

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service specialist and the special command aide to Coast Guard Rear Adm. Keith Smith, director of Joint Interagency Task Force West, conducts food preparation for ... More

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Doug Mayne speaks with Salvation Army representatives Becky Walker and Captain Tex Ellis Jr. at a FEMA event called Ready for the Rain. Representatives from many agencies are on hand to assist the victims of the floods of early May. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ready for the Rain FEMA event in Olive Hill Kentucky Production Date: 06/05/2010 Caption: Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer D... More

Joplin, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Joplin, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Austin, Texas, April 8, 2009 -- Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward visits the staff working FEMA's booth at the National Hurricane Conference in Austin, TX. FEMA Photo / John Shea.

Austin, Texas, April 8, 2009 -- Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward v...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Acting Administrator Nancy Ward at the podium at the National Hurricane Conference Production Date: 04/08/2009 Caption: Austin, Texas, April 8, 2009 -- Ac... More

Washington, D. C. , January 19, 2010 -- Sheriff Doug Gillespie, Las Vegas, (L) listens as FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate addresses the Major County sheriff Association's Mid-Winter Conference. Barry Bahler/DHS

Washington, D. C. , January 19, 2010 -- Sheriff Doug Gillespie, Las Ve...

The original database describes this as: Title: Major County Sheriff's Association - FEMA Production Date: 01/19/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , January 19, 2010 -- Sheriff Doug Gillespie, Las Vegas, (L) l... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Suzzane Everson of Private Sector explains some of FEMA Business Aids Programs. Joplin Area Business Recovery Expo's goal was to provide resources for business recovery all in one location. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Suzzane Everson...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Suzzane Everson of Private Sector explains some of FEMA Business Aids P... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Representatives and Private Sector Specialist explains some of FEMA Business Aids Programs. Joplin Area Business Recovery Expo's goal was to provide resources for business recovery all in one location. Rossyveth Rey-Berrios/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Representatives and Private Sector Specialist ... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Saucier Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Community members gather for the offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Community members gather for the official opening cere... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Hurricane Center. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Opens To Public Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signali... More

Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Staff from the FEMA Region III office partnered with the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management to conduct a "Ready Tailgate" event at the Temple vs Villanova football game to kick of National Preparedness Month 2011.

Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Staff from the FEMA Region II...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Ready Tailgate booth at the Mayor's Cup game in Philadelphia Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Staff from th... More

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward addresses the media at ShakeOut in Los Angeles at Union Station. Photo taken by Veronica Verde/FEMA

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX Administrator Nan...

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: ShakeOut ^ Union Station ^ nancy ward Categories: Pre... More

Bethel, Wash. , Aug. 29, 2012 -- The Feds Feed Families Food Drive in FEMA's Region X resulted in 914 pounds of food being delivered to a food distribution center. Kelli Accetturo/FEMA Region X

Bethel, Wash. , Aug. 29, 2012 -- The Feds Feed Families Food Drive in ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region X delivers through Feds Feed Families Food Drive Production Date: 08/29/2012 Caption: Bethel, Wash. , Aug. 29, 2012 -- The Feds Feed Families Food Drive... More

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- Members of Lone Star Santas distribute toys to young survivors of the fertilizer plant explosion here. The Federal Emergency Management Agency works with voluntary organizations during disaster recovery. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- Members of Lone Star Santas distribute to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ federal emergency management agency ^ fertilizer plant... More

Bethel Acres, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Debris Deputy Task Force Leader Tony Furr speaks to Mayor Neal Davis and Shawnee County Emergency Manager Melvin Potter at today's PA Applicant Briefing. This initial local meeting is to share procedural information about the local PA application process for the county/city to receive federal reimbursement for expenses related to the deadly tornadoes of May19-20. George Armstrong/FEMA

Bethel Acres, Okla., June 3, 2013 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Debri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bethel Acres, OK Keywords: Public Assistance debris roads bridges ^ Debris ^ b... More

Loveland, Colo., November 22, 2013 -- Jane Cage, Volunteer Chairman of the Joplin Citizens Advisory Recovery Team (CART) talks about their experiences to the Colorado Community Recovery Symposium. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

Loveland, Colo., November 22, 2013 -- Jane Cage, Volunteer Chairman of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger City/State: Loveland, Colorado Disasters: Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and ... More

Loveland, Colo., November 22, 2013 -- Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg, KS, talks about their experiences to the Colorado Community Recovery Symposium. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

Loveland, Colo., November 22, 2013 -- Bob Dixson, Mayor of Greensburg,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Rieger City/State: Loveland, Colorado Disasters: Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and ... More

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy some hands on and static displays during the annual Military Appreciation Day event, which was held on the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday on October 13, 2018. The e... More

President Barack H. Obama, left, and a U.S. Navy ensign

President Barack H. Obama, left, and a U.S. Navy ensign

President Barack H. Obama, left, and a U.S. Navy ensign wave to the crowd during the graduation ceremony for the 2009 graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapoli... More

A U.S. Navy Ensign shows off his diploma during the

A U.S. Navy Ensign shows off his diploma during the

A U.S. Navy Ensign shows off his diploma during the graduation ceremony for the 2009 graduating class of the U.S. Naval Academy at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., May 22, 2009. (U.S. Navy ... More

Flooding - Devils Lake, N. D. , May 3, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate speaks at a Devils Lake public meeting/press conference. Flanked on L by ND Gov. John Hoeven Rep. Earl Pomeroy

Flooding - Devils Lake, N. D. , May 3, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate at Devils Lake, ND Press Conference Production Date: 05/03/2010 Caption: Devils Lake, N. D. , May 3, 2010 -- FEMA Administra... More

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see the recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Jopiln, Mo., January 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Austin, Texas, April 8, 2009 -- Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward visits the staff working FEMA's booth at the National Hurricane Conference. FEMA Photo / John Shea.

Austin, Texas, April 8, 2009 -- Acting FEMA Administrator Nancy Ward v...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Acting Administrator Nancy Ward speaks with her staff at the National Hurricane Conference Production Date: 04/08/2009 Caption: Austin, Texas, April 8, 20... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 --A Salvation Army volunteer provides water to a resident attending a 4th of July festival in Minot, ND. FEMA is working with the Red Cross and other agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 --A Salvation Army volunteer pr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Salvation Army provides assistance to residents in Minot Production Date: 07/04/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 --A Salvation Army volunteer provides... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel provide information to business owners about disaster assistance programs, after a tornado damaged much of the town. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel provide information to business... More

New York, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate (left) speaks with New York City Office of Emergency Management Commissioner, Joseph Bruno, at an event in Times Square to kick off the start of National Preparedness Month.

New York, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate (lef...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Meets with Commissioner Bruno Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: New York, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate (left... More

Las Vegas, Nev. , September 20, 2011 -- Region Administrator Nancy Ward and tribal leaders from Nevada, California and Arizona at unveiling of Ready Indian Country mobile booth at Region IX Tribal Preparedness Conference in Las Vegas. Photo by Heather Duschell/FEMA

Las Vegas, Nev. , September 20, 2011 -- Region Administrator Nancy War...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ready Indian Country Production Date: 09/20/2011 Caption: Las Vegas, Nev. , September 20, 2011 -- Region Administrator Nancy Ward and tribal leaders from Nevad... More

Queens, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael Byrnes speak to employees. A New York Hurricane Sandy all hands meeting was held at Queens, New York to discuss all the work that FEMA has done in partnership with the state and different federal agencies. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ Personal ^ meeting ... More

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate tours the damaged areas of Fairfield with local officials and answers questions for the local media. The Administrator came to Connecticut to see first-hand the damage and observe FEMA's response to local needs. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield Beach, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate willingly poses for some photos with Reservists working at the Milford Disaster Recovery Center. The Administrator came to Connecticut to see first-hand the damage to homes and property. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate wi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addresses the media at the Great California ShakeOut in Los Angeles at Union Station. Photo taken by Veronica Verde/FEMA

Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 18, 2012 -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villar...

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: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa ^ the Great Cal... More

Lincroft, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Wendy Spencer, CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service, talk to FEMA Corps members during a visit to the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) in New Jersey. Volunteer organizations are an important part of response and recovery in a disaster. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Lincroft, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Wendy Spencer, CEO of Corporation for ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Lincroft, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hur... 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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - West Liberty, Ky. , March 19, 2012 -- The Governor spends some time with these young survivors of the tornado. FEMA has worked with Commonwealth and local official to get a temporary school operating less than two weeks after the tornado. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - West Liberty, Ky. , March 19, 2012 -- The Gov...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Steve Beshear Visits Temporary School in West Liberty Production Date: 03/19/2012 Caption: West Liberty, Ky. , March 19, 2012 -- The Governor spends s... 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

Denton, Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- Douglas Frazier, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructor in Dallas, shows FEMA Region VI employees a technique for splinting an injured arm. The demonstration was part of a National Preparedness Month event held at FEMA Region VI. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Denton, Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- Douglas Frazier, Community Emergency R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Denton, TX Keywords: Preparedness ^ CERT ^ National Preparedness Month Categori... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 11:19:04 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: childern ^ Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama Disaster Types: ... More

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service specialist and the special command aide to Coast Guard Rear Adm. Keith Smith, director of Joint Interagency Task Force West, conducts food preparation for ... More

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy some hands on and static displays during the annual Military Appreciation Day event, which was held on the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday on October 13, 2018. The e... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses the past, present and future direction of the Agency during a town hall meeting with DHS staff. The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face, which requires the dedication of more than 240,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cyber-security analyst to chemical facility inspector. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security (DH...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Anchorage, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: CDP ^ Ceremony ^ Conceptual Im... More

Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a Proclamation to Richard Serino, Deputy Administrator for FEMA, recognizing his work for the community's recovery following the deadly tornado on May 2011. Serino is in Joplin to see recovery efforts. Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Joplin, Mo., Jan. 17, 2014 -- Mayor Medlodee Colbert-Kean presents a P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: Tornado ^ Missouri ^ Joplin ^ Serino ^ 1980DR ^ procla... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- Joplin City Manager R. Mark Rohr (center), during a press conference on July 5, 2011 spoke about housing program for tornado victims. From left to right: Crystal Payton (External Affairs Lead Officer at Joplin Division), Pamela Willis (Individual Assistance Branch Director at Joplin Division), Mark Rohr (Joplin City Manager), Mike Karl (Joplin Division Supervisor for FEMA). Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- Joplin City Man...

The original database describes this as: Title: Housing Program Media Conference Production Date: 07/05/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 5, 2011 -- Joplin City Manager R. Mark Rohr (center), during a press c... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel give information to business owners about disaster assistance programs. Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel give information to business o... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel meet with business owners about assistance options during the Business Expo at Joplin, Missouri. Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business ...

The original database describes this as: Title: SBA at Joplin Business Expo Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 8, 2011 -- Small Business Administration personnel meet with business owner... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Residents attend a town hall meeting in to discuss the current housing plans that FEMA and local officials have for residents affected by flooding. Here they are signing in to allow local officials to count the number of residents in attendance. Over 300 people attended the meeting. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Residents attend a town hal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Town hall meeting in Minot Production Date: 07/14/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Residents attend a town hall meeting in to discuss the current ... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening cer... More

Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Nicholas DeJesse of FEMA stands in front of the Ready Tailgate booth at the Mayor's Cup game. The Ready Tailgate event was co-hosted by FEMA & Philadelphia OEM to kick off National Preparedness Month.

Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Nicholas DeJesse of FEMA stan...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA co-hosts Ready Tailgate to kick off National Preparedness Month Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Nicholas DeJ... More

Sacramento, Calif. , September 7, 2011 -- David Ball (seated in wheelchair) Disability Integration Specialist for FEMA Region IX listens as Farley Howell (speaking at podium) National Preparedness Director for FEMA Region IX reminds the listening crowd at CalEMA's Be Prepared! Emergency Preparedness Event at the Capitol in Sacramento, "There is no season for earthquakes in California, and we all must take the necessary steps to be prepared now. " FEMA participated in the event as part of National Preparedness Month. Barbara Pritchard/FEMA

Sacramento, Calif. , September 7, 2011 -- David Ball (seated in wheelc...

The original database describes this as: Title: CalEMA's Be Prepared! Emergency Preparedness Event Production Date: 09/07/2011 Caption: Sacramento, Calif. , September 7, 2011 -- David Ball (seated in wheelch... 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

Lincroft, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Wendy Spencer (seated center), CEO of Corporation for National and Community Service, listens to FEMA Corps members questions during a visit to the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) in New Jersey. Volunteer organizations are an important part of response and recovery in a disaster. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Lincroft, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Wendy Spencer (seated center), CEO of ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Lincroft, NJ Keywords: Americorps FEMACorps Volunteers Wendy Spencer ^ AmeriCorps... More

Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- Diane Dooley, (left) and Denise Bordelon (center) listen as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructor Douglas Frazier describes various materials that can be used as splints. Frazier was at FEMA Region VI as part of a National Preparedness Month event. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- Diane Dooley, (left) and Denise Bordelon (cent...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: TX Keywords: CERT ^ National Preparedness Month Categories: FEMA Event ^ Prepar... More

Seattle, Wash., May 2, 2013 -- FEMA P-909 Train-the-Trainer: Home and Business Earthquake Safety and Mitigation. This course was taught at the National Earthquake Program Managers Meeting in Seattle, Washington on May 2, 2013

Seattle, Wash., May 2, 2013 -- FEMA P-909 Train-the-Trainer: Home and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jennifer Lynette City/State: Seattle, WA Keywords: Earthquake ^ Training ^ Course Disaster Types: Earthqua... More

Belmar, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is backed by residents of the Borough of Belmar, representatives from Epic Management, Inc., and Congressional Members as he speaks to those assembled at the groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of Belmar's new boardwalk. The boardwalk will replace the one that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in late October 2012. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is ba...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: Construction ^ Boardwal ^ k Belmar ^ Governor Christie ^ Groun... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This 100 member Smyrna, Georgia First United Methodist Church youth choir, after an international singing tour, stopped here to provide debris clean up today, and upon conclusion, is performing for the home owners (volunteer coordination through the Church of Latter Day Saints). The May 20 tornado destroyed many homes in this neighborhood and volunteers provide significant recovery help for survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- This 100 member Smyrna, Georgia ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: volunteers VOLAG debris destroyed home ^ Debris ^ ... More

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- Seated from left to right, FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly sign a precedent setting formal agreement to implement federal disaster assistance directly with the Sovereign Navajo Nation to assist with their recovery from severe freeze that occurred December 15, 2012 to January 21, 2013. This historic event marks the first FEMA-Tribal agreement implemented west of the Mississippi since the amendment of the Stafford Act that provides federally recognized tribal governments to make a request directly to the President for a major disaster declaration without going through a state government. Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- Seated from left to right, FEMA Regi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Mentmore, NM Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Feature Stories ^ Federal Partners ^... More

Denton, Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructors Steven Clem (left) Patricia Weaver(Center) and Gordy VanSteenberg (right) demonstrate the proper technique for helping a victim get to safety. The three were participating in a National Preparedness Month event at FEMA Region VI. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Denton, Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- Community Emergency Response Team (CER...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Denton, TX Categories: FEMA Event ^ Special Event ^ State/Local Officials ^ Trai... More

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (CL) listens to orientation from State Emergency Management Specialist Karl Edwards (CR) regarding the Galena recovery process. The State of Alaska and FEMA are providing recovery measures after severe flooding damaged the infrastructure to the community in 2013. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fish...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 20:54:11 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy some hands on and static displays during the annual Military Appreciation Day event, which was held on the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday on October 13, 2018. The e... More

Atlanta, Ga. , May 4, 2009 -- This small group breakout session for Command and Control/Communications is one of several concurrent which are helping develop plans for earthquake response in the New Madrid Seismic Zone(NMSZ). FEMA has an initiative underway with the eight NMSZ states to develop a catastrophic earthquake disaster response plan and Region IV is holding this discussion-based workshop to assess how all levels of government would respond to a NMSZ event. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga. , May 4, 2009 -- This small group breakout session for Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region IV NMSZ Workshop Production Date: 05/04/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , May 4, 2009 -- This small group breakout session for Command and Control/Communicat... More

Earthquake ^ Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 5, 2009 -- Poster on display at the New Madrid Seismic Zone(NMSZ) workshop. FEMA has an initiative underway with the eight NMSZ states to develop a catastrophic earthquake disaster response plan and Region IV is hosting this discussion-based workshop to assess how all levels of government would respond to a NMSZ event. George Armstrong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Emergency Planning and Security - Atlanta, Ga. , May 5, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Poster on Display at RIV NMSZ Workshop Production Date: 05/05/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , May 5, 2009 -- Poster on display at the New Madrid Seismic Zone(NMSZ... More

D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Zivko Babovic, Deputy Head of Serbia Civil Protection Dept, introduces himself during a briefing at FEMA. A delegation for the Serbia Ministry of Interior is here seeking support and briefing FEMA on their newly developed Sector for Emergency Management. Photographer Steve Zumwalt

D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Zivko Babovic, Deputy Head of Serbia Civil...

The original database describes this as: Title: Zivko Babovic, Serbia Civil Protection Dept Briefs FEMA Production Date: 11/02/2010 Caption: D. C. , November 2, 2010 -- Zivko Babovic, Deputy Head of Serbia C... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 12, 2011 -- Red Cross workers are present at today's Hispanic community meeting. Red Cross and FEMA are partners in responding to disasters such as the April storms and tornado here. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 12, 2011 -- Red Cross ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Workers at Hispanic Community Meeting Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 12, 2011 -- Red Cross workers are present at today'... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Denton, Texas, May 17, 2011 -- FEMA Region VI staff in the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Conference Room listen during a Videoteleconference on National Level Exercise 11. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Emergency Planning and Security - Denton, Texas, May 17, 2011 -- FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Earl Armstrong taken on 05/17/2011 in Texas Production Date: 05/17/2011 Caption: Denton, Texas, May 17, 2011 -- FEMA Region VI staff in the Regio... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonie... More

Westport, Conn., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Bob DeSaulniers, National Flood Insurance Program representative, addresses a full house at the Westport "Navigating Through The Aftermath of Sandy" meeting. FEMA and their Federal Partners attend these meetings to provide firsthand information to those affected by the hurricane. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Westport, Conn., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Bob DeSaulniers, National Flood Insu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Westport, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types:... More

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- A confident FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly (seated from left to right) shake hands heartily after signing a precedent setting formal agreement to implement federal disaster assistance directly with the Sovereign Navajo Nation to assist with their recovery from severe freeze that occurred December 15, 2012 to January 21, 2013. This historic event marks the first FEMA-Tribal agreement implemented west of the Mississippi since the amendment of the Stafford Act that provides federally recognized tribal governments to make a request directly to the President for a major disaster declaration without going through a state government. Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- A confident FEMA Region IX Administr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Mentmore, NM Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm Categories: Disaster Off... More

Torrance, Calif., Oct. 16, 2012 -- Karen Armes, FEMA Region IX Deputy Regional Administrator, presents at the Family and Pet Emergency Preparedness Expo at Walmart hosted by the California Emergency Management Agency and Walmart

Torrance, Calif., Oct. 16, 2012 -- Karen Armes, FEMA Region IX Deputy ...

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 ^ Karen Armes ^ Deputy Regional Administrator ^ F... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 22, 2012 -- The crowd gathered at the Lincoln Elementary decommissioning holds balloons featuring the schools colors. The balloons were released at the conclusion of the event, filling the sky with a colorful remembrance of the beloved school. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 22, 2012 -- The crowd gathered at the L...

The original database describes this as: Title: Lincoln Elementary School decommission ceremony Production Date: 06/22/2012 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 22, 2012 -- The crowd gathered at the Lincoln Elementa... More

Houston, Texas, June 28, 2012 -- FEMA Dep. Administrator Rich Serino and Rick Bays, Unit Director of Texas Dept. of State Health Services, talk about an issue during a roundtable discussion. The discussion followed the June FEMA Think Tank. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Houston, Texas, June 28, 2012 -- FEMA Dep. Administrator Rich Serino a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Think Tank Roundtable Discussion Production Date: 06/28/2012 Caption: Houston, Texas, June 28, 2012 -- FEMA Dep. Administrator Rich Serino and Rick Bays, Unit ... More

Wildfire - Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 3, 2012 -- DHS Secretary Napolitano, and Secretary Vilsack thanks fire crew from North California National Forest working on the Waldo Canyon Fire. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Wildfire - Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 3, 2012 -- DHS Secretary Nap...

The original database describes this as: Title: Waldo Canyon Fire Production Date: 07/03/2012 Caption: Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 3, 2012 -- DHS Secretary Napolitano, and Secretary Vilsack thanks fire cr... More

Berlin, Vt., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Shovels and heavy equipment stand ready to break ground for the Green Mountain Psychiatric Care Center. FEMA's public assistance program helps states and local governments recover from a declared disaster

Berlin, Vt., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Shovels and heavy equipment stand ready t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marquita Hynes Keywords: Public Assistance ^ Vermont ^ Groundbreaking ^ Ceremony ^ news conference ^ Tropica... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Volunteers from a Dallas, TX, accounting firm, Delotte, are taking the day off to help this storm survivor(with chainsaw) clean debris left by the May 20 tornado. Volunteers are providing important services to help storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Volunteers from a Dallas, TX, accounting...

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: volunteers VOLAG private sector debris Individual Assistan... More

Cerritos, Calif., March 1, 2013 -- Angela Nak, Individual Community Preparedness Officer, Tiffany Espensen, Region IX Youth Preparedness Council Member, and Karen Baker, California Secretary of Services and Volunteering

Cerritos, Calif., March 1, 2013 -- Angela Nak, Individual Community Pr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tomas Kaselionis City/State: Cerritos, CA Categories: Special Event ^ State/Local Officials ^ Volunteering ... More

San Francisco, Calif., May 29, 2013 -- Justin Dombrowski Response Division Director, FEMA Region IX. participates in a panel discussion on earthquake preparedness and response in the Mission District at the Bay Area Earthquake Alliance Meeting

San Francisco, Calif., May 29, 2013 -- Justin Dombrowski Response Divi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jennifer Lynette City/State: San Francisco, CA Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Mitigation ^ Prepara... More

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- A young survivor of the fertilizer plant explosion talks with one of more than a dozen Santas at a Convoy of Toys event presented by Lone Star Santas, a volunteer group that provides toys to youngsters impacted by disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency works with voluntary organizations during disaster recovery. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 18, 2013 -- A young survivor of the fertilizer plant ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ federal emergency management agency ^ fertilizer plant... More

Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Region VI employees Denise Bordelon (left) and Diane Dooley (right) practice splinting an arm during a National Preparedness Month Event held at FEMA Region VI. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Texas, Sep. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Region VI employees Denise Bordelon (left...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: TX Keywords: National Preparedness Month event Categories: Feature Stories ^ FE... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 11:20:38 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Children ^ Dancing ^ Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Tama ^ tribal Disast... More

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn (C) is briefed by State Public Information Officer Jeremy Zidek (L) regarding the Galena residents that will occupy 5 homes later this summer which are built to Cold Climate Housing Research Center standards adopted by the state of Alaska. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Wil...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 21:20:32 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fisher (CL) listens to orientation from State Emergency Management Specialist Karl Edwards (CR) regarding the recovery process. The State of Alaska and FEMA are conducting a media tour regarding the recovery measures after severe flooding damaged the infrastructure to the community in 2013. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 12, 2014 -- State Coordinating Officer Bryan Fish...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 20:54:01 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Jason and Dara Jefferson watches the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Jason and Dara Jefferson watches the Tribe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-09 13:45:17 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Andalo, the Mascot of the Children’s Museum of Virginia

Andalo, the Mascot of the Children’s Museum of Virginia

Andalo, the Mascot of the Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth, Virginia and Stewie, the mascot of the US Fleet Forces’ Stewards of the Sea, were on-hand during the Military Appreciation Event held on th... More

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service specialist and the special command aide to Coast Guard Rear Adm. Keith Smith, director of Joint Interagency Task Force West, conducts food preparation for ... More

U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Joseph

U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Joseph

U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Hodge, right, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), is given a clothing adjustment before his photo shoot for GQ magazine during Fleet ... More

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy some hands on and static displays during the annual Military Appreciation Day event, which was held on the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday on October 13, 2018. The e... More

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy some hands on and static displays during the annual Military Appreciation Day event, which was held on the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday on October 13, 2018. The e... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Searcy, Ark. , May 27, 2011 -- Esther Herrera, a FEMA Community Relations specialist , hands out coloring books and disaster-related information to family visiting the annual AR Special Olympics. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Searcy, Ark. , May 27, 2011 -- Esther Herrera, a ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Searcy, AR Production Date: 05/27/2011 Caption: Searcy, Ark. , May 27, 2011 -- Esther Herrera, a FEMA Community Relations specialist , hands out coloring books... More

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation honors US Veterans at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation honors US V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-09 13:26:01 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service specialist and the special command aide to Coast Guard Rear Adm. Keith Smith, director of Joint Interagency Task Force West, conducts food preparation for ... More

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service

Petty Officer 1st Class James Mitchell, a food service specialist and the special command aide to Coast Guard Rear Adm. Keith Smith, director of Joint Interagency Task Force West, conducts food preparation for ... More

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy

Visitors to the Children’s Museum of Virginia enjoy some hands on and static displays during the annual Military Appreciation Day event, which was held on the US Navy’s 243rd Birthday on October 13, 2018. The e... More

U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern

U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern

U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks during the closing ceremony for Unitas on Naval Station Mayport, Fla., May 5, 2009. Unitas, Latin for "unity," is an annual U.S. Southe... More

Children participate in the Easter egg hunt at Misawa

Children participate in the Easter egg hunt at Misawa

Children participate in the Easter egg hunt at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2012. The event, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force 35th Force Support Squadron, the exchange and the base commissary, included prize... More

U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, right, Chief of Naval

U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, right, Chief of Naval

U.S. Navy Adm. Gary Roughead, right, Chief of Naval Operations, signs a book for a Sailor at the annual Navy League Dinner in Philadelphia, June 24, 2009. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st C... More

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