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Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Volunteers from all over the country show up to deliver food, water and essentials to tornado survivors in Moore, Oklahoma. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Volunteers from all over the country sho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ 2013 ^ volunteers ^ sur... More

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

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

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

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers prepare to demolish remnants of destroyed homes and push debris to the street. SBDR is an important partner with FEMA in providing services to the May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) ...

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: SBDR debris volunteer VOLAG recovery ^ Recovery ^ Debris ^... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 10:55:46 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Tornado - Selma, Ala. , May 7, 2011 -- FEMA truck prepares to transfer mobile home which will serve as temporary housing for a resident of Hackleburg, AL. severely impacted by the April 27 tornadoes. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Selma, Ala. , May 7, 2011 -- FEMA truck prepares to transfer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mobile homes deploy to assist tornado survivors in Alabama Production Date: 05/07/2011 Caption: Selma, Ala. , May 7, 2011 -- FEMA truck prepares to transfer mo... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to transported 194 temporary houses at the Officer Jeff Taylor site next to Joplin Regional Airport, Missouri. Asphalt roadways and all utilities related to the infrastructure of the community, including a sewer system and waterline installation will be only few of the many facilities for this new community. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors be...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Rossyveth Rey-Berrios taken on 07/28/2011 in Missouri Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to tr... More

Norman, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- Norman, Okla., June 13, 2013 --Volunteers stack up beds that were donated to the Journey Disaster Relief Center in Norman. 80 beds with bedding were donated from a mattress company in Iowa. Donations came in from all over the country and the center had 7,300 volunteers pass through to assist tornado survivors in Oklahoma. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Norman, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- Norman, Okla., June 13, 2013 --Volunte...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Norman, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ volunteers ^ survivors Disaste... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives prepare to interview May 19-20 tornado survivors at the Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Little Axe Elementary School. DRC's provide many disaster related services for the May 19-20 tornado survivors at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Small Business Administration (SBA) r...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: SBA DRC Individual Assistance loans ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ Indivi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks the electrical system as part of the pre-lease inspection. FEMA Temporary Housing Units are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong. /FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at Temporary Housing Unit, Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Yogi Howell is on the phone at the placement site of the first FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Holmes County. These Units are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who lost homes in the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at First Temporary Unit in Holmes County, Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assista... More

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Volunteers have come to help tornado survivors clean up their properties. These volunteers used the Volunteer Organizations / Active in Disasters (VOAD) to find out where survivors were in need. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Volunteers have come to h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteer Organizations / Active in Disasters (VOAD) help survivors Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Volunteers have com... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Springfield, Mass. , July 8, 2011 -- Mitigation Specialist Doris Maldonado speaks with tornado survivors at one of the Recovery Centers about the Mitigation Programs and answering questions. Springfield was one of the areas devastated by the June 1 tornado that hit the town of Springfield and western Massachusetts. FEMA is there to aid in recovery. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Springfield, Mass....

The original database describes this as: Title: Recovery Center Springfield MA. Production Date: 07/08/2011 Caption: Springfield, Mass. , July 8, 2011 -- Mitigation Specialist Doris Maldonado speaks with tor... More

Purvis, Miss., Feb. 24, 2013 -- Priscilla Llamas, Assistant External Affairs Officer-Community Relations, welcomes members of FEMA Corps, Group Ocean5 to Mississippi. FEMA Corps will be working with Community Relations teams and in the Disaster Recovery Centers assisting tornado survivors. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Purvis, Miss., Feb. 24, 2013 -- Priscilla Llamas, Assistant External A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Purvis, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members assist tornado survivors 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 members assist tornado surviv...

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

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 17, 2013 -- Electronic signs such as this one, can be a good way to get the message out to tornado survivors. FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in the neighborhoods hardest hit by the February 10th Tornado. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 17, 2013 -- Electronic signs such as this one...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Nate Custer speaks with Tim Willert of the Daily Oklahoman at the Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center at Little Axe Elementary School. DRC's provide many disaster related services for the May 19-20 tornado survivors at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Nate C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: news reporter DRC Individual Assistance PIO opening day ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 27, 2013 -- A team from the ALERT (Air Land Emergency Resource Team) Academy in Texas is in Hattiesburg working to clean up the homes of tornado survivors. FEMA coordinates the many volunteer organizations with an appointed Voluntary Organization Liaison (VAL). Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 27, 2013 -- A team from the ALERT (Air Land E...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA Yazoo County Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Mississippi National Guard Armory and signs are placed to assist April 24 tornado survivors find help. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- The Missis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Signs at the Yazoo FEMA and MEMA Disaster Center in MS Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- The Mississippi Emergency Manage... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Selected tenants are arriving today at this Choctaw County FEMA temporary housing unit park and FEMA Mobile Home Site Inspector Don McClemore completes the paper work. These new FEMA temporary housing units are being placed and prepared for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Selected tenants...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tenants Arrive at FEMA Temporary Housing Park in Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Selected tenants are arriving to... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist checks to see if a damaged mobile home is occupied in Shawnee, OK. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker in the field to provide information to Tornado survivors in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard H... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 27, 2013 -- A team from the ALERT (Air Land Emergency Resource Team) Academy in Big Sandy, Texas is in Hattiesburg working to clean up the homes of tornado survivors. FEMA coordinates the many volunteer organizations with an appointed Voluntary Organization Liaison (VAL). Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 27, 2013 -- A team from the ALERT (Air Land E...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- A Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Unit is parked in front of Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Little Axe Elementary School. DRC's provide many disaster related services for the May 19-20 tornado survivors at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- A Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Unit i...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: DRC Individual Assistance ^ DRC ^ Individual assistance ... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- At the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) Mass Feeding Center at Moore First Baptist Church, FEMA Mass Care Specialist Bob Brand and SBDR nurse Debbie Ratliff place donated respirators in a storage unit. FEMA and SBDR are partners in providing recovery services for the May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- At the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief ...

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: volunteer mass feeding Individual Assistance ^ Volunteer ^... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Samaritan's Purse volunteers pause for prayer during their debris clean up task today. Samaritan's Purse provides much needed personal services for May 20 tornado survivors and is a FEMA partner in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Samaritan's Purse volunteers pause for p...

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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- In the Holmes County community of Ebenezer, Red Cross meals are being provided to tornado survivors at the fire station disaster staging area. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- In the Holm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Meals for Tornado Survivors in Holmes County, MS Production Date: 05/01/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- In the Holmes County communi... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 11:35:07 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Chuck and Carol Morton of Victim Relief Ministries traveled from Dallas Texas to help Alabama tornado survivors. FEMA and other Federal Agencies are partnering with Faith-Based organizations to reach more survivors . FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Chuck and Carol Morton of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers from Texas help tornado survivors in Alabama Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Chuck and Carol Morton of Victi... More

Tornado - Phil Cambell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 -- Mennonite Disaster Service at first home they are building for tornado survivors in Phil Cambell. FEMA has partnered with Faith-based organizations to help reach as many survivors as possible. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Phil Cambell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 -- Mennonite Disaster Ser...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mennonite Disaster Service helping Alabama tornado survivors Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Phil Cambell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 -- Mennonite Disaster Serv... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA is coordinating power electric, water utilities and many facilities instalations at the Officer Jeff Taylor site next to Joplin Airport, Missouri. This is the bigger housing site which includes 194 temporary homes. The temporary houses are 840 square feet, have three bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. The temporary housing units are supplied by FEMA for Joplin tornado survivors up to 18 months as they look for permanent housing. . --- Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA is coordi...

The original database describes this as: Title: 7Officer Jeff Taylor site Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA is coordinating power electric, water utilities and many fac... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 20 temporary houses to Roger Hines site. FEMA is providing assistance to those who were affected by the storms in Missouri. Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors c...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Units in Roger Hines Mobile Park Production Date: 08/01/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 2... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Samaritan's Purse volunteers demolish remains of a destroyed home and push debris to the street. Samaritan's Purse is an important partner with FEMA in providing recovery services to the May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Samaritan's Purse volunteers demolish re...

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 debris damage demolish Samaritan's Purse ... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- After a long, hard day of debris clean up, Samaritan's Purse volunteers are gathered for an end of day meeting. Samaritan's Purse provides much needed personal services for May 20 tornado survivors and is an important FEMA partner in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- After a long, hard day of debris clean u...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Volunteers damage destroyed homes VOLAG Individual Assista... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – With the assistance of an early warning alert, tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – With the assistance of an early warning ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 10:57:52 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 10, 2011 -- Faith-based volunteers from local churches prepare donated goods to distribute to tornado survivors. FEMA is responding to the series of severe storms and tornadoes that struck Alabama in April 2011. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 10, 2011 -- Faith-based volunteer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faith-based volunteers lend a hand in Alabama Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 10, 2011 -- Faith-based volunteers from local chu... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 - Contractors begin to prepare a second temporary housing site near the Joplin Regional Airport. The "Hope Haven" community is expected to receive up to 152 temporary housing units by the end of August 2011. The project includes temporary gravel pads for housing foundations, emergency storm shelters, bus stops, mailbox units and other facilities. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 - Contractors b...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2Hope Heaven site Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 - Contractors begin to prepare a second temporary housing site near the Jo... More

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteers, Adriana Persenaire and Dr. Alan Krohn walk through Westmoore neighborhood providing counseling to tornado survivors. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- American Red Cross volunteers, Adriana P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ American Red Cross ^ su... More

Foxworth, Miss., Feb. 19, 2013 -- Marcus Lewis and Candace Warner of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency join with FEMA staff to provide services to tornado survivors in the newly opened Recovery Center. FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Marion County to bring help closer to residents that have damages from the tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Foxworth, Miss., Feb. 19, 2013 -- Marcus Lewis and Candace Warner of t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Foxworth, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Nate Custer speaks with FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager Eric Berry at DRC #6 which opened today. DRC's provide many services at one location for May 20 and 30-31 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Nate ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: DRC PIO DRC Manager Individual Assiistance ^ DRC ^ PIO ^... More

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

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

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

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Cindie Waters, American Red Cross (ARC) Disaster Services, welcomes disaster survivors to visit them at the Forrest County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA, State, Country and Voluntary Agencies such as the ARC, are at DRCs to prove a "one stop" place for tornado survivors to get needed help and information. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Cindie Waters, American Red Cross...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are being placed and prepared for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Units in Choctaw County, Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Keys to the first of approximately 30 FEMA temporary housing units to be at this site are being delivered to the new tenant by FEMA Mobile Home Site Inspector Don McLemore. The new FEMA housing units are for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Keys to the firs...

The original database describes this as: Title: Keys Delivered on FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Keys to the first of approximate... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA has mission assigned the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to build temporary mobile home parks near Joplin Regional Airport, including the installation of utilities, for Joplin-area residents who were displaced because of the May 22 tornado. Temporary housing units are supplied by FEMA for up to 18 months as tornado survivors look for permanent housing. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA has missi...

The original database describes this as: Title: 6Officer Jeff Taylor site Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA has mission assigned the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to bu... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to transported 194 temporary houses at the Officer Jeff Taylor site next to Joplin Regional Airport, Missouri. Asphalt roadways and all utilities related to the infrastructure of the community, including a sewer system and waterline installation will be only few of the many facilities for this new community. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors be...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Rossyveth Rey-Berrios taken on 07/28/2011 in Missouri Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to tr... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 20 temporary house to Roger Hines site. The community includes gravel pads for the foundations of homes, emergency storm shelters, bus stops, mailbox units and many other facilities. The temporary houses are 840 square meters, has three bedrooms, lounge, dining room and kitchen. Contractors are finishing details on the stairs and the surroundings. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors c...

The original database describes this as: Title: 7Roger Hines Mobile Park Production Date: 08/01/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 20 temporary house to Roger... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community is extensive. FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Salyersville to assist tornado survivors with easy access to information and help. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Couple Inspects the Distruction Production Date: 03/13/2012 Caption: Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community i... More

Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community is extensive. FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Salyersville so tornado survivors have easy access to information and help. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and bu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Destroyed Homes are Everywhere Production Date: 03/13/2012 Caption: Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community is e... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 23, 2013 -- Signs have been posted at the local Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart and help to get the message out to tornado survivors. FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in the neighborhoods hardest hit by the February 10th Tornado. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 23, 2013 -- Signs have been posted at the loc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 19, 2013 -- Electronic signs such as this one, are a good way to get the message out to tornado survivors. FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in the neighborhoods hardest hit by the February 10th Tornado. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 19, 2013 -- Electronic signs such as this one...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 --A damaged Hackleburg Church serves as a Red Cross disaster relief center for tornado survivors. Organizations like the Red Cross are an important part of the recovery process after disasters. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 --A damaged Hackleburg Churc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Hackleburg Church serves as a Red Cross disaster relief center Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 --A damaged Hackleb... More

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Volunteers have come to help tornado survivors clean up their properties. These volunteers used the Volunteer Organizations / Active in Disasters (VOAD) to find out where survivors were in need. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Volunteers have come to h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteer Organizations / Active in Disasters (VOAD) find survivors in need Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- Volunteers ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- Contractors began to transported 194 temporary houses at the Officer Jeff Taylor site next to Joplin Regional Airport, Missouri. Asphalt roadways and all utilities related to the infrastructure of the community, including a sewer system and waterline installation will be only few of the many facilities for this new community. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- Contractors be...

The original database describes this as: Title: 3Officer Jeff Taylor site Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- Contractors began to transported 194 temporary houses at the Offi... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Salvation Army Representatives interview May 19-20 tornado survivors at the Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Little Axe Elementary School. DRC's provide many disaster related services for the May 19-20 tornado survivors at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Salvation Army Representatives interv...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: DRC Salvation Army volunteer Individual Assistance ^ DRC... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Chris Couch and FEMA DSAT Lead Jerry Grigsby electronically check addresses as they do door-to-door outreach to find May 31 tornado survivors who may not know how to register for FEMA disaster services, and they can register them on the spot. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistan...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: DSAT Individual Assistance registration ^ Individual ass... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Volunteers from AT&T are clearing debris from home sites affected by the May 20 tornado which destroyed many homes in this area. Volunteers provide much needed personal services for tornado survivors and are important partners in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Volunteers from AT&T are clearing debris...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Volunteers damage destroyed homes debris clean up Individu... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Tornado survivors wait to meet with FEMA and Small Business Administration (SBA) officials at the Disaster Recovery Center at West Moore High School. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Tornado survivors wait to meet with FEMA...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Damage ^ Home ^ Tornado ^ SBA ^ moore ^ disaster recovery cen... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Attala County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisers Brenda Duckworth and Tona Womack provide information to help April 24 tornado survivors rebuild homes to be more storm resistant. George Armstrong/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Atta...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Workers at Disaster Center in Kosciusko, MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Attala County FEMA/St... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 - Contractors begin to prepare a second temporary housing site near the Joplin Regional Airport. The "Hope Haven" community is expected to receive up to 152 temporary housing units by the end of August 2011. The project includes development of temporary gravel pads for housing foundations, emergency storm shelters, bus stops, mailbox units and other facilities. Photo by Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 - Contractors b...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hope Heaven site for Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 - Contractors begin to prepare a second tempora... More

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- Jewish and Muslim NYU student volunteers take a short break at a job site where 2 new homes are being built for tornado survivors. FEMA funding and coordination with volunteer agencies helped make this happen. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- Jewish and Muslim NYU st...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers make a difference in Pratt City, Alabama Production Date: 01/17/2012 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- Jewish and Muslim NYU student volu... More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Volunteers from the Church of Christ Disaster Response Team are helping May 20 tornado survivors by clearing debris from home sites. Volunteers provide much needed personal services and are important partners in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Volunteers from the Church of Christ Di...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Volunteers VOLAG Individual Assistance debris ^ Debris ^ I... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Members of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) are speaking with May 20 Tornado survivors to determine need of volunteer debris removal. Volunteer organizations such as this provide much needed personal services and are important FEMA partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Members of Southern Baptist Disaster Rel...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: volunteer volag debris ^ Debris ^ Volunteer ^ VOLAG Disas... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- At the Cooper Technology disaster service center, Salvation Army interviews May 19-20 tornado survivors who need financial and/or other personal services. Volunteer agencies like Salvation army are important FEMA partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- At the Cooper Technology disaster serv...

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: volunteer volag ^ Volunteer ^ VOLAG Disaster Types: Sev... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Terry Quarles introduces himself to Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree as the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Forrest County. FEMA and officials of the State of Mississippi are working closely together to meet the needs of tornado survivors. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Valley View Hospital and Victim Relief volunteer organization are providing free medical services and massages for May 20 Tornado survivors. Volunteers provide much needed personal services and are important partners in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Valley View Hospital and Victim Relief v...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: volunteer volag medical health services ^ Volunteer ^ medi... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member John Robello speaks with Red Cross workers at the Cleveland County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center at Little Axe Elementary School. DRC's provide many disaster related services for the May 19-20 tornado survivors at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: Red Cross Individual Assistance DSAT ^ Individual assist... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- In Holmes County FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade looks over the "Ready for Occupancy" checklist and will see if all items, such as furniture, appliances, bedding, supplies, and weather radio are present. Temporary Units such as this are critical elements of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- In Holmes ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Inspector at Temporary Unit in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- In Holmes County FEMA Individua... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are being placed and prepared for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Units in Choctaw County, Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade sets up a weather radio in this FEMA Temporary Housing Unit as part of the pre-lease inspection. FEMA Housing services are a critical element of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors left homeless by the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official at Temporary Housing Unit in Mississippi Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistan... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 10:53:56 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- The Hackleburg Methodist Church serves as disaster relief center for tornado survivors. Volunteers from Kansas and Wisconsin have come to help run the center. Faith-Based organizations and groups are an intregal part of the recovery process after disasters. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- The Hackleburg Methodist ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Faith-Based organizations and groups come to Alabama Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Hackleburg, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- The Hackleburg Methodist Church se... More

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- Habitat for Humanity is building 2 new homes for tornado survivors. Jewish and Muslim NYU student and staff volunteer at the job site working side-by-side. FEMA funding and coordination with volunteer agencies help make cooperation like this possible. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- Habitat for Humanity is ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Student Volunteers work together to help survivors Production Date: 01/17/2012 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , Jan. 17, 2012 -- Habitat for Humanity is building 2 ... More

Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community is extensive. A Disaster Recovery Center in Salyersville will open to provide tornado survivors with information on available resources and assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Destroyed Building Hangs from a Ridge Production Date: 03/13/2012 Caption: Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this commu... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- At the Brendal Corners Absentee Shawnee donation and distribution center, Tribal Police Captain Anthony Johnson(R) and Officer Shawn Crowley speak with Donation Coordinator Beverly Felton. Food, clothing, and other supplies are being provided to May 19-20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- At the Brendal Corners Absentee Shawne...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: Tribal recovery center donation coordination ^ tribal ^ ... More

Shawnee, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- The Pottawatomie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #3 is open to serve May 19-20 tornado survivors who need disaster recovery assistance. DRC's have many disaster related services available for eligible applicants. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., June 17, 2013 -- The Pottawatomie County FEMA/State Di...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: DRC Individual Assistance SBA ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ Individual a... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) Lead Jerry Grigsby checks location of homes to visit during outreach to find May 31 tornado survivors who may not know how to register for FEMA disaster services, and he can electronically register them on the spot. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: DSAT Individual Assistance ^ Individual assistance ^ DSA... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks tie down supports as part of his pre lease determination whether the contractors have satisfactorily completed set up work. FEMA Housing services are a critical element of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official Inspects Temporary Housing Unit in MS Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance ... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jessica Callahan, a member of the coordinated service team of Americorps, assists tornado survivors with their check-in at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) held Saturday, May 14, 2011. Nineteen area agencies participated in the roundup held at the Florissant Valley Community College. Over 1500 survivors participated in the event. The Greater St. Louis area was struck by tornadoes and storms on April 22. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jessica Callahan, a member o...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greater St Louis Agencies/Organizations Unite to Help Survivors Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Jessica Callahan, a member... More

Tornado - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 -- A volunteer with the Mennonite Disaster Service nails floor joists on the the first home they are building for tornado survivors in Phil Campbell. FEMA has partnered with Faith-based organizations to help reach as many survivors as possible. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 -- A volunteer with the M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mennonite Disaster Service builds first home in Phil Campbell, Al. Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Phil Campbell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 -- A volunteer with ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA has mission assigned the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to build temporary mobile home parks near Joplin Regional Airport, including the installation of utilities, for Joplin-area residents who were displaced because of the May 22 tornado. Temporary housing units are supplied by FEMA for up to 18 months as tornado survivors look for permanent housing. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA has missi...

The original database describes this as: Title: 4Officer Jeff Taylor site Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA has mission assigned the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to bu... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #6 is open today with signs at the front advising hours of operation and other pertinent information. DRC's provide many services at one location for May 20 and 30-31 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #6 is o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: Individual Assiistance DRC signage ^ DRC ^ signage ^ Ind... More

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

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

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

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Volunteers from Levy Church of Christ in North Little Rock, AR brought equipment and supplies in this trailer and are helping get remains of destroyed homes to the street for debris contractor pick up. Volunteers are important partners with FEMA in providing services to the May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Volunteers from Levy Church of Christ in...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: VOLAG volunteers debris demolish destroyed homes Public As... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) volunteers demolish remnants of destroyed homes and push debris to the street. SBDR is an important partner with FEMA in providing services to the May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) ...

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: SBDR Individual Assistance volunteers VOLAG ^ Individual a... More

Norman, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- Volunteer, Tony Baker retrieves a walker from the donated supplies at the Journey Disaster Relief Center in Norman. Donations came in from all over the country and the center had 7,300 volunteers pass through to assist tornado survivors in Oklahoma. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Norman, Okla., June 13, 2013 -- Volunteer, Tony Baker retrieves a walk...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Norman, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ volunteers ^ survivors Disaste... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A volunteer demolishes the remains of a destroyed home and will push debris to the street. Volunteers are important partners with FEMA in providing services to the May 20 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- A volunteer demolishes the remains of a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: VOLAG volunteers chain saw damage debris demolish destroye... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA telecommunications members Steve Reynolds, Tissie Talley, Kirk Thomas, and FEMA Corps member Kayla Cilley are preparing FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #6 for opening today. DRC's provide many services at one location for May 20 and 30-31 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA telecommunications members Steve...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: IT DRC Individual Assiistance ^ DRC ^ IT ^ Individual As... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- At their command center at Cooper Technology Center, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) is preparing to cook free meals for distribution by Red Cross and Salvation Army to May 19-20 tornado survivors. SBDR is an important FEMA partner in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- At their command center at Cooper Tech...

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: volunteer free meals:VOLAG ^ Volunteer ^ free meals:VOLA... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 -- St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church was destroyed by an April 27 tornado. The church is located one block from a disaster recovery center where tornado survivors have received needed goods (e. g. food and clothing) from volunteer organizations along with information about FEMA assistance. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 -- St. Mary Primitive Baptis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Church Destroyed by Tornado Production Date: 07/09/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 -- St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church was destroyed by an April... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA is coordinating power electric, water utilities and many facilities instalations at the Officer Jeff Taylor site next to Joplin Airport, Missouri. This is the bigger housing site which includes 194 temporary homes. The temporary houses are 840 square feet, have three bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. The temporary housing units are supplied by FEMA for Joplin tornado survivors up to 18 months as they look for permanent housing. --- Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA is coordi...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2Officer Jeff Taylor site Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- FEMA is coordinating power electric, water utilities and many fac... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community is extensive. A Disaster Recovery Center in Salyersville will open for tornado survivors to provide easy access to information and help. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Destroyed Homes in Salyersville Production Date: 03/13/2012 Caption: Salyersville, Ky. , March 13, 2012 -- Damage to homes and businesses in this community is ... More

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Applicant Assistance Specialist Florence Vega speaks with Red Cross Site Director Mike Green as FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center #6 opens today. DRC's provide many services at one location for May 20 and 30-31 tornado survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 -- FEMA Applicant Assistance Specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: Red Cross Individual Assistance volunteers VOAD ^ Indivi... More

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