Not developed or endorsed by NARA or DVIDS. Part of the World's largest public domain source PICRYL.com.

emergency management programs

us national archives

fema

disasters

disaster types

hurricane

community relations

specialists, emergency management programs

public
465 media by topic ∙ page 1 of 5
Flooding - Little Falls, N. J. , April 9, 2010 -- Region II Deputy Regional Administrator Mike Moriarty speaks with local and state OEM Coordinators during the tour of the community which was affect by the severe flooding of March 12. FEMA Community Relation specialists are going door to door to tell residents about the assistance available. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

Flooding - Little Falls, N. J. , April 9, 2010 -- Region II Deputy Reg...

The original database describes this as: Title: Region II Deputy Regional Administrator Mike Moriarty speaks with local and state OEM Coordinators Production Date: 04/09/2010 Caption: Little Falls, N. J. , A... More

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance information specialists help local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma fill out information at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Individual As...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Dawn Hubbard talks with Tim Pickles (Maj General Sir Eduard Michael Pakenham) at the reinactment of the 1814 Battle of New Orleans. FEMA Community Releations specialists attend public events to inform Hurricane disaster victims about FEMA assistance programs. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Communit...

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

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and Oklahoma Emergency Manager Michelann Ooten talk with an elderly lady about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

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

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Hurricane Katrina victim Rosemary Acsta sits and talks with Community Relations Specialist Roger Fraumann of FEMA. Rosemary is staying on the MV Scotia Prince Cruise Ship and does not want to leave. Community Relations specialists are assisting those living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruise Ship to find alternative long term housing as the contract with the cruise line is ending. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Hurrican...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-28-06 -- Babette Haines leaves the Cruse ship Sensation and will be stay at her Sisters until the electricity is hooked up to her FEMA Trailer. FEMA Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation find alternative housing as the FEMA contract expires March 1st. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-28-06 -- Babette Haines leaves...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relations Specialists Glen Rader and Susan Peterson talk with Elain and AC McCool whose mobile home received flood damage. Community Relations Specialists are out in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Big Lake, MO, 6-16-07 -- Community Relati...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- Velma Baxter talks with FEMA Community Relations Specialists Luis Miranda and Chad McCormick, and Rosendale Emergency Manager Joe Thomas. Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up and registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- Velma Baxter ta...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kempner, TX, July 7, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists Sharolyn Stewart and Brenda McDougall speak with Debbie Yotaw about assistance that may be available to her to help cover expenses associated from the recent flooding.. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kempner, TX, July 7, 2007 -- ...

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

[Wildfires] Running Springs, CA, November 7, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists, Karen Stillwater and Karen Graham talk to resident, Debi Loftus whoseome and business, Fox lumber yard, were destroyed by wildfires in the mountains north of San Bernardino. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Running Springs, CA, November 7, 2007 -- FEMA Community Re...

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

Tornado - Snow Hill, N. C. , April 25, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Program Specialists assist in processing survivor applications at the Disaster Recovery Center in Greene County, North Carolina. FEMA is responding to the deadly tornadoes and severe storms that damaged or destroyed homes and businesses across North Carolina on April 16, 2011. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Snow Hill, N. C. , April 25, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Program ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Greene County Production Date: 04/25/2011 Caption: Snow Hill, N. C. , April 25, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Program Specialists as... More

Tornado - Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists assists injured tornado survivor as she awaits arrival of her new FEMA park model home to be delivered following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that ripped through North Carolina on April 16, 2011. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Sp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Help Colerain Survivor Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialis... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri explains to evacuee Brad Henderson how to file for FEMA assistance. Community Relations specialists visited the shelters presently open in Shelby county, including this visit to the Cummins Baptist Church Shelter. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cummins Baptist Church Shelter Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri explains to e... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Applicant Services Program Specialists and Small Business Administration specialists, assist local residents with their applications for assistance after a town hall meeting held at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Applicant ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Woodbury, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Bob Vigil and Virgil Francks review areas of Nassau County that CR has covered with door to door visits informing residents to register with FEMA. In order for survivors to be eligible for FEMA benefits, they must first register with FEMA. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Woodbury, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Woodbury, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Windsor, Conn., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Paul Jarrell, Information Technology Specialist, explains to an incoming Reservist changes to log in procedures. IT Specialists are an invaluable asset in the Field Office, debugging laptops and diagnosing operator problems for employees throughout the FEMA workforce. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Windsor, Conn., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Paul Jarrell, Information Technology ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Windsor, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Island Park, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Adele Holzman, a representative with U.S. Housing and Urban Development Agency talks with a FEMA Applicant Program Services Specialists at a local Disaster Recovery Center. The center is set up to help residents register for assistance or to come and talk to specialists to get information on programs that may be available if they were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Island Park, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Adele Holzman, a representative wi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Island Park, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Applicant Services Specialists at the Bridgeport Disaster Recovery Center speaks with FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate. The Administrator came to Connecticut to see first-hand the damage and to listen to FEMA employees' thoughts and concerns. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Applicant Services Specialists at ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Bridgeport, CT Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical S... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 17, 2012 -- Up and down the coast, supports of concrete have failed. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Division has specialists in Connecticut able to provide information to homeowners on improved techniques for rebuilding. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 17, 2012 -- Up and down the coast, supports of co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Bernardsville, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- A team of Community Relations (CR) specialists have joined in the spirit of giving and are providing outfits for Teddy Bears. After selecting the clothing and getting the outfits just right, they will return the bears to the Bernardsville Library. The bears then go to the Salvation Army to be distributed to needy childen over the holidays. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Bernardsville, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- A team of Community Relations (C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Bernardsville, NJ Keywords: Salvation Army ^ Community Relations Specialist ^ Teddy... More

Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Following introductions and overview presentations, attendees had the opportunity to talk one-on-one with specialists. Attending were local and state disaster specialists as well as representatives from FEMA, the Small Business Administration and the National Flood Insurance Program. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Following introductions and overview p...

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

Severe Storm - Milford, Conn. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Billy Zazulak is briefed by Mary Ellen Di Ponzio, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Specialist at a meeting in Milford. FEMA specialists are available for expert advice on most of the programs. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Severe Storm - Milford, Conn. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Billy Zazulak is brie...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Briefing Production Date: 01/31/2012 Caption: Milford, Conn. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Billy Zazulak is briefed by Mary Ellen Di Ponz... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Fairmont, W. Va. , March 6, 2012 -- Working closely with the State of West Virginia's emergency managers, FEMA Public Assistance specialists conduct preliminary damage assessments to gather data and gain situational awareness. In the wake of the recent severe tornado outbreak, some of the infrastructures throughout the state sustained damages caused from flooding and high winds. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Fairmont, W. Va. , March 6, 2012 -- Working close...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Production Date: 03/06/2012 Caption: Fairmont, W. Va. , March 6, 2012 -- Working closely with the State of West Virginia's e... More

Bellingham, Mass., July 27, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists joined Home Depot Associates at the Bellingham Home Depot for Hurricane Preparedness Day. The day-long event was intended to educate concerned homeowners on staying safe and reducing property damage from the next storm. Printed materials were available to encourage preparedness at home, at work and throughout the community. A see-through, disaster avoidance model house constructed with hurricane straps, anchor braces and specialized building materials (in background) demonstrated how homes can better withstand the forces of a hurricane. More than 700 Home Depot stores from coastal Maine south to Florida and west to the Texas Gulf coast participated in the day-long hurricane awareness/education fair

Bellingham, Mass., July 27, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists joined...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Don Jacks City/State: Bellingham, MA Keywords: Mitigation ^ Hurricane Preparedness day Disaster Types: Eme... More

Anchorage, Alaska, July 28, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph A. Diemont officially swears in the first local hire for the recovery mission. FEMA is hiring local specialists to transition the permanent full time staff and reservists with locally hired human capital. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Anchorage, Alaska, July 28, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Anchorage, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Ceremony ^ Disaster Officials ... More

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Donald Keldsen, right, speaks to Applicant Services Program Specialists Maria Gabel, standing and Nancy Zinn, at a Recovery Center set up at the library. Residents impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado are encouraged to apply to FEMA for assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Do...

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

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Reginald Burt, an individual assistance specialist from FEMA, helps a survivor in Galena. Specialists from FEMA are available to assistant survivors in a number of ways. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 -- Reginald Burt, an individual assistanc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Galena, AK Keywords: Alaska FEMA Galena flood DRC ^ Flood ^ FEMA ^ Alaska ^ DSAT ^ fly... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialists Kelly M. Harris and Gia Galeano are two of the many FEMA local hires that are working in the Hurricane Sandy recovery process. In the aftermath of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, FEMA is hiring local employees to help with the recovery of many communities impacted by the storm. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Community Relations Specialists Kelly ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ Job ^ FEMA ^ local ^ sandy ^ New York ^ emp... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialists assist disaster victims at a mobile consulate office in the Cross Roads Mall in Moore. FEMA provided support at the site in the form of disaster assistance information and mitigation booths. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Specialists assist disaster v...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Mitigation ^ Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ FEMA Corps ^ Oklahoma... More

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Private Sector Specialists, Pamela Mason and Art Goetz, speak with business owners and the public about preparedness techniques to mitigate disasters like Hurricane Sandy at the Sam's Club Emergency Preparedness Expo. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Edison, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Pri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Edison, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ Outreach ^ superstorm sand... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-7-05 -- Hurricane Katrina disaster victim Marina Garcia talks with FEMA IA (Individual Assistance) Lead Avis Ronan about her application at a special Hispanic Disaster help Center set up at the "Hispanic Apostolate Archdiocese of New Orleans". Juan Cleto Assistance of Pastoral Office (middle) waits to assist applicants. The Hispanic Disaster help Center set up at the "Hispanic Apostolate Archdiocese of New Orleans" provides translators to help Hispanic Disaster victims who still need to register, get assistance in filling out their application and also talk face to face with FEMA & SBA specialists before the application deadline expires. Marvin Nauman

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-7-05 -- Hurricane Katrina disas...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plainville, Conn. , October 1, 2011 --Small Business Administration Public Information Officer George Camp speaks to local residents about programs available through SBA for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Local, state and federal, as well as FEMA program specialists were on hand for a town meeting to brief locals on the programs available if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plainville, Conn. , October 1, 2011 --Small...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local, State, and Federal Officials Meet With Local Residents to Discuss Assistance Programs Available to Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialists provide information about the" Mississippi Cottage" housing program for survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Ya...

The original database describes this as: Title: MEMA Housing Interviews at Yazoo Disaster Center, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Dis... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists assist Maurice Ward at the disaster recovery center in Nashville, Tennessee. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Miti...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Specialist Assists Survivor Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 14, 2010 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists assist Maurice Ward ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Pompton Lakes, N. J. , April 23, 2010 --Community Relations Specialist Abid Hussain (left), explains the FEMA registration process to a resident in Pompton Lakes. FEMA Community Relation specialists are going door to door to tell residents about the assistance available. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Pompton Lakes, N. J. , April 23, 2010 --Comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations specialist speaks with a resident in New Jersey Production Date: 04/23/2010 Caption: Pompton Lakes, N. J. , April 23, 2010 --Community Rela... More

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Individual Assistance information specialists help local residents impacted by Hurricane Wilma fill out information at the Disaster Recovery Center set up next to the City Hall. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Wilma] Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 -- FEMA Individual As...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- A computer display showing a flood plain maps during a FEMA reconstruction "EXPO" at a mall in Biloxi. Latest information of safe construction, flood levels, and mitigation is provided to the public by FEMA specialists. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photo

[Hurricane Katrina] January 8, 2006, Biloxi, MS -- A computer display ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Community Relations Specialists speaks with Hurricane Katrina victims about their long term recovery housing needs so they will have housing when they leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that they have been staying on. Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- Communit...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kempner, TX, July 7, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists Sharolyn Stewart and Brenda McDougall speak with Debbie Yotaw about assistance that may be available to her to help cover expenses associated from the recent flood damage. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kempner, TX, July 7, 2007 -- ...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- These FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists are getting FEMA disaster related printed materials ready for door to door distribution. CR outreach attempts to alert storm and tornado affected residents about available FEMA services. FEMA is here by federal disaster declaration due to recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Coralville, Iowa, July 5, 2008 -- Anne Walsh and Ron Peterson, Individual Assistance specialists assist local residents seeking information on FEMA aid in the aftermath of the floods that devastated a large part of this area in mid June. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Coralville, Iowa, July 5, 200...

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

[Hurricane Gustav] San Antonio, TX, August 29, 2008 -- FEMA specialists watch the weather report at the Alamo Command Center in San Antonio. FEMA is working with State, local and other Federal agencies in a joint operation in preparation for Hurricane Gustav's land fall. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] San Antonio, TX, August 29, 2008 -- FEMA specialist...

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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lithonia, Ga. , September 29, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Barry Holland (Lead), Henry Borrazo (right), and DeKalb Emergency Management Officer J. McWhorter (center) speak with a flood affected resident. FEMA, State and County are partners in recovery efforts for those affected by recent storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lithonia, Ga. , September 29, 2009 -- FEMA C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Outreach with DeKalb Emergency Management Production Date: 09/29/2009 Caption: Lithonia, Ga. , September 29, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Sp... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , September 29, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Ken Gay(L) and Douglas Bodem inform this flood affected DeKalb County resident about FEMA and other disaster related services. FEMA is here as result of severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Stone Mountain, Ga. , September 29, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Outreach Production Date: 09/29/2009 Caption: Stone Mountain, Ga. , September 29, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Ken Gay... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plainville, Conn. , October 1, 2011 -- Douglas Glowacki, Connecticut, Emergency Management Program Specialist, left, Diana Kidder, National Flood Insurance Program Specialist and Mary Ellen Di Ponzio, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist, work together at a town meeting geared at informing local residents about potential programs and resources that may be available to residents impacted by the recent storm. Local, state and FEMA program specialists were in attendance at a town meeting to brief locals on the programs available if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plainville, Conn. , October 1, 2011 -- Doug...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local, State, and Federal Officials Meet With Local Residents to Discuss Assistance Programs Available to Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date... More

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- These summer cottages are examples of homes not severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy due in large part to being elevated on pilings FEMA is in the area with mitigation specialists who are knowledgeable about the value of pilings to support coastal homes.. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Stratford, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- These summer cottages are examples o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Stratford, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey assist Russian hurricane survivor, Knana Letner with her special disaster related needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community in Coney Island, New York in response to Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 25, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Harlem, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2012 -- Carlos Tinoco (left) and Alexandra McClurkin (right), members of FEMA's Community Relations team, share information about jobs FEMA is hiring for, from communication specialists to community planners to translators to environmental specialists. As of today, there are over 100+ positions in different areas that FEMA is looking to fill with qualified candidates. All New Yorkers who meet the qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply. For a list of positions, visit http://newyork.us.jobs and enter FEMA in the search box. Community Relations teams also share information about disaster assistance resources and answer questions from storm survivors

Harlem, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2012 -- Carlos Tinoco (left) and Alexandra McCl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Florence Ward City/State: Harlem, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurrica... More

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Sandra Bradshaw, left, and Joe Bertrand, right, community relations specialists, explain FEMA programs which might help the survivors. Community relations speciaists often provide the personal contact which opens the door to outside help.Ed Edahl/FEMA

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Sandra Bradshaw, left, and Joe ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Sheepshead Bay, NY Keywords: Storm ^ sandy ^ Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ Sheepshead B... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey speak in Russian to Hurricane Sandy survivor about his recovery needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community on Coney Island, New York in response to the needs of people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ Community Relations ^ Coney Island ^... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, standing, talks to Applicant Program Service Specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center that has been set up at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are in areas damaged by hurricane Sandy, answering questions from disaster survivors. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened Disaster Recovery Centers to assist survivors in applying for FEMA assistance. Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Holly Stephens City/State: Fairfield, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Westport, Conn., Nov. 28, 2012 -- A Small Business Administration Specialist in Disaster Recovery loans, addresses a full house at the Westport "Navigating Through The Aftermath of Sandy" meeting. FEMA Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, National Flood Insurance and Small Business Administration specialists attend these meetings to provide firsthand information to those affected by the hurricane. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Westport, Conn., Nov. 28, 2012 -- A Small Business Administration Spec...

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

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program visited the Young Israel Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA f... More

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- In remote areas of the Yukon River, charter air travel is the only option for transportation in an effort to help the people and communities recover from the severe flooding. Security Air is contracted to transport FEMA specialists into the affected territories to provide response and recovery services to the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 29, 2013 -- In remote areas of the Yukon River, c...

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

Kentwood, Mich., July 22, 2013 --Telecommunications Manager Donald (Skip) Inman, checks a connection. FEMA's logistics specialists work quietly in the background at a Field Office, constantly monitoring all communications making sure there are no unnecessary interruptions in services. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Kentwood, Mich., July 22, 2013 --Telecommunications Manager Donald (Sk...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Kentwood, MI Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Access and Functional Needs... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists visit Italian Charities of America in Elmhurst, Queens. CR Teams offer information and address the concerns of the community residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Community Relations ^ Elmhurst Queens ^ Italian char... More

Nenana, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- FEMA logistics specialists inventory housing materials in a distribution yard which are destined to remote villages via barge transport. The supplies being barged are shipped by FEMA to the eligible individuals that were affected by recent disaster. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Nenana, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- FEMA logistics specialists inventory ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Nenana, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Off... More

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialists Kathia Colon and Paulette Hammonds hand out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ Flooding ^ Protect ^ FEMA... More

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialists Paulette Hammonds and Kathia Colon hand out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ Flooding ^ Protect ^ FEMA... More

Fox Lake, Ill., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Application Specialists set-up a mini disaster recovery center in the Fox Lake public library to help residents affected by the storms with the registration process. FEMA is responding to wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straightline winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Fox Lake, Ill., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Application Specialists set-up a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Fox Lake, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Individual Assista... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- FEMA specialists provide recovery information to disaster survivors on the available programs at this Disaster Recovery Center. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Alaska triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from flooding that occurred from May 17 to June 11, 2013. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, June 30, 2013 -- FEMA specialists provide recovery inf...

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

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (PIO) Victor Inge (R) is the liaison to this private sector shipping company while logistics specialists (L) provide moving and shipping support of recovery tools, supplies, and rebuilding resources. FEMA is funding the transportation costs of the rebuilding supplies those those eligible applicants during the recovery phase of the disaster. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Fairbanks, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer (P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Fairbanks, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster ... More

Bay Park, N.Y., March 20, 2014 -- The Bay Park Waste Water Treatment Plant was damaged by the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. The engineering firm of Hazen and Sawyer is overseeing the reconstruction Hazen and Sawyer VP Michael DiNicola (in red jacket) shows FEMA specialists plans for the new electric system. FEMA has committed funds to help with repairs and restoration to fortify the plant against future storms. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Bay Park, N.Y., March 20, 2014 -- The Bay Park Waste Water Treatment P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 07:50:48 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ repairs ^ NY4085 ^ sewage ^ Bay Park ^ Waste Water Treatme... More

Louisville, Miss., June 23, 2014 -- David Mitrione and Cheryl Turner, FEMA disaster housing operations specialists, are preparing to provide a temporary housing unit to a family whose home was destroyed during the tornadoes.. The units are temporary places to live while people recover from the impact of a disaster. FEMA/Yuisa Rios

Louisville, Miss., June 23, 2014 -- David Mitrione and Cheryl Turner, ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-23 16:07:48 UTC Photographer Name: Yuisa Rios City/State: Louisville, MS Keywords: Tornado ^ Temporary Housing Unit ^ Recovery Photographs Rel... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, second from left and other elected and local officials speak at a press conference at a local Disaster Recovery Center. The center has program specialists as well as phones set up for people impacted by Hurricane Sandy to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Coney Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Type... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management worker Todd Demuth with FEMA Community Relations Specialists Jane Brom (Lead) and Steve Huffstutler speak with a storm impacted resident to inform about FEMA services for survivors of the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong, FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- Mississippi Emer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations and State Workers speak with a resident in the field in Mississippi Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- Missi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hendrum, Minn. , April 22, 2009 -- FEMA Individual Assistant Program Specialists Claudette 'Candy' Coyle (L) and Vicki Travis (r) working in a DRC that yesterday was a fire station in Hendrum. FEMA is able to operate safe and secure mobile offices near disaster areas; often those temporary offices are spaces in the affected community. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hendrum, Minn. , April 22, 2009 -- FEMA Indi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Hendrum, MN Production Date: 04/22/2009 Caption: Hendrum, Minn. , April 22, 2009 -- FEMA Individual Assistant Program Specialists C... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Community Relations Specialist Dawn Hubbard & Bonnie Frabasilio talk with the Hughes family at the 1814 Battle of New Orleans reinactment. FEMA Community Releations specialists attend public events to inform Hurricane disaster victims about FEMA assistance programs. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 01-07-06 -- Communit...

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

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and talk with Clara Bailey and Carol and Chris Thomas about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

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

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Community Relations specialists Maria, Mary McKenna, and Lauren Hobart assist disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing. Community Relations specialists are helping Hurricane Katrina victims move out of short term housing and into long term housing. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-04-06 -- Communit...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 4, 2006 - (L-R) Karl Smith, Joe Sloan, National Flood Insurance Program Specialists and Leroy Ingram, Hazard Mitigation Advisor, compose a FEMA team reaching out to the public in a mitigation workshop located at Lowe's Home Improvement Center. These workshops are designed to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 4, 2006 - (L-R) Karl Smith,...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Luis Miranda and Chad McCormick talk with Dawn Blair who organized a group of clean up volunteers. Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about Disaster Recovery Centers opening up and registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rosendale, MO, 6-30-07 -- FEMA Community ...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 6-30-07 -- Walter Cunningham Jr points to where his home floated away and and came to rest on the far river bank. FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick and Susan Peterson are in the flood damaged area to let people know FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers are opening in the flood damaged area and and residents can register for aid. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 6-30-07 -- Walter Cunningha...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 7-2-07 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Chad McCormick and Luis Miranda look a home that was crushed when it hit this bridge during the flooding. Community Relations Specialists are in the flood damaged area to let people know about registering for FEMA aid that may be available to them under the Individual Assistance Program. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Amazonia, MO, 7-2-07 -- FEMA Community Re...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Enid, OK, September 19, 2007 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Specialists Alton Jones and Paul Lovell put a Sign up in the Enid Mall pointing the way to the Disaster Recovery Center that is set up there. DRC's provide applicants with information about FEMA aid and help filling out their application. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Enid, OK, September 19, 2007 ...

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

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists walk through a Rancho Bernardo neighborhood distributing disaster information to fire victims. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] Rancho Bernardo, CA, October 28, 2007 -- FEMA Community Re...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexington, KY, March 3, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager (DRC) Vivian Barrios provides information to FEMA Community Relations (CR) Specialists Maureen Ivey and Miriam Stack prior to the DRC opening today. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado affecting Fayette and other KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lexingto...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists in Nicholas County are going door to door to spread the word about FEMA disaster services and how to register to access them. FEMA is here because of February storms and tornado affecting this county and 14 others in Ky. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- Members of a Federal Emergency Agency (FEMA) Technical Assistance Contract (TAC) team the city owned Butler Park. TAC teams are made up of FEMA staff and skilled engineers, architects, and other specialists to evaluate damage to urban structures. Atlanta is recovering from the affects of a severe tornado which swept through the city center. FEMA aid will assist the municipality in rebuilding through Public Assistance grants. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Atlanta, GA, March 20, 2008 -- Members ...

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

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, Texas, August 1, 2008 -- FEMA External Affairs specialists Ebony Turner leads a group of McAlllen, Texas government officials through the JFO which is located in McAllen. South Texas suffered flooding and wide spread power outages and FEMA is working with the military, State and local agencies to provide assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, Texas, August 1, 2008 -- FEMA External Affa...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Sabine Pass, TX, September 14, 2008 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue communication specialists set up a transmitter to help assist in the rescuers to communicate during search operations. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Sabine Pass, TX, September 14, 2008 -- FEMA Urban Sear...

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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Emerson, Ga. , October 3, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Outreach Specialists Norma Eubanks and Charles Edwards are informing this Bartow County flood impacted resident about FEMA disaster services. FEMA is here as result of severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Emerson, Ga. , October 3, 2009 -- FEMA Commu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Outreach in Bartow County Production Date: 10/03/2009 Caption: Emerson, Ga. , October 3, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Outreach Speciali... More

Flooding - Bismarck, N. D. , July 27, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists receive training on the proper use of safey masks in the Bismarck,ND JFO. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Bismarck, N. D. , July 27, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Specialists Production Date: 07/27/2011 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , July 27, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists receive train... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 -- Tyrrell county schools Superintendent Michael Dunsmore shows FEMA and State public assistance specialists the flood damage at Columbia High School during a preliminary damage assessment. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 -- Tyrrel...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State specialists evaluate flood damage at a High School Production Date: 08/31/2011 Caption: Columbia, N. C. , August 31, 2011 -- Tyrrell county scho... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Albany, N. Y. , September 2, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialists Jill Immekus and Faustino Salinas checking-in for their assignments at New York State Emergency Operations Center. FEMA is responding to Hurricane Irene that passed through New York State on August 28, 2011. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Albany, N. Y. , September 2, 2011 -- Commun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists on the Ground Production Date: 09/02/2011 Caption: Albany, N. Y. , September 2, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialists Jill Im... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- FEMA and State Community relations Specialists visit every house in this neighborhood checking on survivors of the recent hurricane , and explaining how to register for assistance. FEMA photo/ Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations going door-to door in North Carolina Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- FEMA and State Community re... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plainville, Conn. , October 1, 2011 --FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Valerie Black speaks to local residents about programs available through FEMA for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Local, state, federal and FEMA program specialists were on hand for a town meeting to brief locals on the programs available if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Plainville, Conn. , October 1, 2011 --FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local, State, and Federal Officials Meet With Local Residents to Discuss Assistance Programs Available to Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , October 21, 2011 -- James Sygitowicz, Community Relations Specialist explains FEMA disaster assistance programs during a round table discussion in the basement of Christ and The Epiphany Episcopal Church. FEMA specialists were on hand along with representatives of the U. S. Small Business Administration to provide disaster recovery information in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. Photo by Norman Lenburg/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , October 21, 2011 -- Jam...

The original database describes this as: Title: Providing answers in Connecticut Production Date: 10/21/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , October 21, 2011 -- James Sygitowicz, Community Relations Specialist ... More

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Pam Josephson gets a briefing from Michael Peoples and Garrett Taschuk, FEMA Community Relations specialists, on what help might be available to her for flood recovery. Community Relations specialists are often the first FEMA people survivors talk with. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Pam Josephson gets a briefing from Micha...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Storm ^ Community Relations ^ Islip ^ Sandy.hurricane Disasters: ... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Far Rockaway resident Tumise Oloko, holds up a sign after a faith based community forum held at the St. Mary of the Sea Church. The meeting consisted of Faith leaders, elected officials and local residents to discuss issues impacting the community weeks after Hurricane Sandy made landfall. FEMA Community Relations Specialists and Applicant Services Program Specialists set up in the church basement to assist residents with questions about their applications to FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Far Rockaway resident Tumise Oloko, h...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists are available at various Home Depot locations to answer questions regarding building techniques that reduce potential for damage from future disasters. FEMA works in tandem with federal, state and local partners to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: West Long Branch, NJ Keywords: Questions ^ disasters ^ Hazard Mitigation Specialist... More

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists Linda Yee and Dennis Parlari answer questions for homeowner Margaret Teed. FEMA teams are visiting these areas, providing information and assessing needs of the storm survivors as they return to their homes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists Linda...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Norwalk, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Cleo Howell, Media Relations Specialist, talks one-on-one with a storm survivor at the Walnut Beach Association Meeting. FEMA specialists participated at this meeting to speak to local homeowners about programs and resources available to help them repair and improve their properties. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Cleo Howell, Media Relations Speciali...

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

Bridgeport, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Bilingual FEMA Community Relations Specialists Renaldo Casiano and Linda Martinez explain to a renter that she may be eligible for help from FEMA. Whenever possible, FEMA uses field representatives who speak in the language of the local population. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Bilingual FEMA Community Relations ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Bridgeport, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Type... More

Orange, Conn., Dec. 8, 2012 -- FEMA coloring books attract visitors to FEMA's Hazard Mitigation table at Lowe's. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Division has specialists in Connecticut who will discuss with storm survivors specific techniques for recovery. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Orange, Conn., Dec. 8, 2012 -- FEMA coloring books attract visitors to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Orange, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: C... More

Howell, N.J., Dec. 15, 2012 -- FEMA Fire Program Specialists conducts a workshop for representatives from fire departments in Monmouth County, N.J. FEMA has created a new public assistance program designed to assist volunteer fire fighters and departments who may not have been eligible in past disasters for federal assistance from FEMA. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Howell, N.J., Dec. 15, 2012 -- FEMA Fire Program Specialists conducts ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Howell, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy fire departments public assist... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Members of FEMA Corps and community relations specialists talk with members of the Army Corps of Engineers in Union Beach, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide survivors of Hurricane Sandy with assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Members of FEMA Corps and community...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps New Jersey Hurricane Sandy assistance com... More

Island Park, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- FEMA Applicant Program Services Specialists, Cherry Jochum, sitting and Juan Gonzalez, standing, assist local residents at a Disaster Recovery Center. Local residents are encouraged to come to the centers to register for assistance if they need help in that process or they may visit the center to get information on programs that may be available to them if they were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Island Park, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- FEMA Applicant Program Services Sp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Island Park, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Previous

of 5

Next
getarchive logo

NARA & DVIDS Public Domain Archive

The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In general, under section 105 of the Copyright Act, such works are not entitled to domestic copyright protection under U.S. law and are therefore in the public domain. This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS.  https://www.picryl.com

Links

Developed by GetArchive, 2015-2024