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View of the country southeast of Gaza. The irregularities result from the action of the winter rains and violent winds

View of the country southeast of Gaza. The irregularities result from ...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City repairs the side of his mobile home after a tornado-driven winds ripped the siding off his home. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged mobile home being repaired in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat roof of a municipal building was damaged when tornado winds lifted the corner of the rubber sealant layer and peeled it back to the center of the roof. Ron Crow, a FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment team member, documents the extent of the damages. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat r...

The original database describes this as: Title: tornado damage to municipal building roof in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- The flat roof of a municipal building w... More

A firefighter from Norton Air Force Base sprays water on a house fire with a hose during the four-day Panorama brush fire, which started in canyons north of town and has been whipped out of control by 40-50 mph winds

A firefighter from Norton Air Force Base sprays water on a house fire ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul J. Harrington Release Status: Rel... More

AN early-staged fire rages near Norton Air Force Base during the four-day Panorama brush fire, which started in canyons north of town and has been whipped out of control by 40-50 mph winds

AN early-staged fire rages near Norton Air Force Base during the four-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul J. Harrington Release Status: Rel... More

A starboard view of the beached Filipino frigate RPS DATU KALANTIAW (PS-76) lying on its port side during search and rescue (SAR) operations. The ship was overtaken by the high winds and seas of Typhoon Clara

A starboard view of the beached Filipino frigate RPS DATU KALANTIAW (P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Calayan Island Country: Philippines Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Felimon Barbante Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

After a crash landing a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E at Biebelstadt Army Airfield, Germany, recovery team personnel place wing supports under the right wing. Buffeted by high winds on final approach the landing gear collapsed and the number one engine caught fire on touchdown. The propeller disintegrated, three crewmembers were injured, there were no fatalities. Exact Date Shot Unknown

After a crash landing a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E at Biebe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Nolan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A1C Timothy Jackson runs for shelter after his guard shack was toppled by a windstorm that hit Terceira Island with winds of up to 164 miles per hour

A1C Timothy Jackson runs for shelter after his guard shack was toppled...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Lajes Field Country: Azores (AZR) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Ronald W. Rowan Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

S44-93-080 - STS-044 - Eye of Super typhoon Yuri Earth observation taken during the STS-44 mission

S44-93-080 - STS-044 - Eye of Super typhoon Yuri Earth observation tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: This detailed view of the eye of Super typhoon Yuri (19.0N, 140.0E) shows the bowl shaped structure of the eye wall. The eye cylinder descends almost to... More

STS056-34-012 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-34-012 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the payload bay showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the Shuttle Pointed Autonom... More

STS056-09-014 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-09-014 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenic views of the payload bay and Earth limb showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the S... More

STS056-09-007 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-09-007 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenic views of the payload bay and Earth limb showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the S... More

Crews with heavy equipment start the cleanup and assessment of the overall damage brought about by tornado force winds that swept through Little Rock Air Force Base's housing community downing trees and scattering debris

Crews with heavy equipment start the cleanup and assessment of the ove...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Little Rock Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released ... More

With sustained 135-MPH winds, Hurricane George tore through Puerto Rico leaving a wake of over turned boats at Naval Air Station Roosevelt Roads marina

With sustained 135-MPH winds, Hurricane George tore through Puerto Ric...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jerome Suson, USAF Release Statu... More

A local boat owner can only sit in his half-submerged boat as it is towed to dry dock at Marina del Rey in Fajadro, Puerto Rico. Hurricane George winds caused devastating damage to homes and property though out Puerto Rico and other neighboring Caribbean Islands

A local boat owner can only sit in his half-submerged boat as it is to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fajardo State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Hurricane George winds caused devastating damage to homes and property though out Puerto Rico and other neighboring Caribbean Islands

Hurricane George winds caused devastating damage to homes and property...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Howard Feinstein, USAF Release ... More

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seven (NMCB-7) from Port Hueneme, California, replace a power pole in Guayama, Puerto Rico. The power pole was snapped by the sustained 135-mph destructive winds of Hurricane Georges

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seven (NMCB-7)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Guayama State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Von Seggern, USN Release Status: Released to ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Logistics Specialist Phillip Bobbio assembles computer and cell phone sets. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

An Exxon gas station remains open despite losing its roof during the forceful winds from Hurricane Katrina in Pensacola, Florida (FL). Katrina is a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall about 150-miles west of Pensacola

An Exxon gas station remains open despite losing its roof during the f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Shaun Withers, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- This structure was mitigated to protect against floods and high winds. Few structures on the coast of Mississippi were mitigated prior to Hurricane Katrina. FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- This str...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim Workman drills and Perry Fergson holds wood for the construction of a DAWG house model. The model will show the public how metal connectors and anchors are engineered to connect and strengthen the wood joints within the frame. Structural damages resulting from extreme winds can be minimized by using the DAWG house techniques and methodologies. Hattie Stallworth/FEMA.

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, August 8, 2007 -- FEMA's Jim...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- FEMA Individual Assistance worker Catherine Burt, working out of the FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center, assists a resident impacted by the recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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

[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- This gas station's roof and front highway signs have been damaged and twisted by Hurricane Dolly. Closed for business during Hurricane Dolly, most business owners are now reopening with electrical power and assessing the damage caused. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 24, 2008 -- This gas station's...

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

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 1, 2008 -- Hurricane Gustav hit the city of Baton Rouge with 100 mph plus winds and took the roof off of the Alpha Kappa Alpha alumni-house in the downtown area. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 1, 2008 -- Hurricane Gu...

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

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 2, 2008 -- Rick Frye, volunteers his time and chain saw, to help his neighbors in the Goodwood community of Baton Rouge. He was "removing just enough weight off the power lines, until city power officials could arrive." Baton Rouge was hit by 90mph plus winds, unusual for this city so far inland. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Hurricane Gustav] Baton Rouge, LA, September 2, 2008 -- Rick Frye, v...

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

Wildfire - Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency declaration was made after devastating wildfires tore through 31 counties in Oklahoma. Due to the seasonal high winds that fueled the wildfires, embers jumped from yard to yard, randomly destroying homes. FEMA/Karen Nutini

Wildfire - Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fire destruction in Oklahoma Production Date: 03/09/2009 Caption: Midwest City, Okla. , March 9, 2009 --A State of Emergency declaration was made after devasta... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 31, 2010 -- St. Thomas resident Andy Evans (R) speaking with her father Gary Evans (L) on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront surrounded by debris thrown ashore by the winds of Hurricane Earl; a fishing boat, still tied to its mooring, is seen capsized (center) as another mariner scouts the damages from a dingy (L). Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, A...

The original database describes this as: Title: Capsized fishing boat still moored to Charlotte Amalie waterfront after Hurricane Earl Production Date: 08/31/2010 Caption: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, Augu... More

Tornado - Chesterfield, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- St Louis County Emergency Management Inspecter Chief Joe Randazzo, right in red, speaks with FEMA Community Relations representatives one day after the Presidential Declaration for several counties in Eastern Missouri. Seated from left to right are: Lois Grove, Charlie Kohler, and Michael Colbert. FEMA Community Relations specialists (CR) are the most visible people in the field following a disaster. Following this informational meeting these and other CR specialists fanned out into the community to inform survivors of the tornado and high winds of the need to register with FEMA to get help for their recovery. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Chesterfield, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- St Louis County Emergenc...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations in St Louis County Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Chesterfield, Mo. , May 11, 2011 -- St Louis County Emergency Management Insp... More

Tornado - Ala. , May 15, 2011 -- An oak tree slammed to the ground by tornado winds in Birmingham leaves a grave site disturbed. A historic number of tornadoes scrubbed the Southeastern U. S. on April 27, 2011. FEMA/Mike Moore

Tornado - Ala. , May 15, 2011 -- An oak tree slammed to the ground by ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damage in Greenwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama Production Date: 05/15/2011 Caption: Ala. , May 15, 2011 -- An oak tree slammed to the ground by to... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kinds were sucked out of windows shattered by 200 mph winds during the F-5 tornado that struck the city May 22nd. FEMA is one of many agencies that is on the scene to assist the city in its rebuilding. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kind...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris Hangs from Windows Following Tornadoes Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 -- Hospital materials of all kinds were sucked ou... More

Severe Storm - Roslyn, S. D. , July 27, 2011 -- This grain elevator roof was ripped off by high winds during a severe storm that passed through Day Co. , South Dakota.

Severe Storm - Roslyn, S. D. , July 27, 2011 -- This grain elevator ro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Jeannie Mooney taken on 07/27/2011 in South Dakota Production Date: 07/27/2011 Caption: Roslyn, S. D. , July 27, 2011 -- This grain elevator roof... More

Aquinnah, Mass., Oct. 29, 2012 -- Winds and water from Hurricane Sandy undermined Lobsterville Road in Aquinnah, Mass, Oct. 29, 2012. (Photo courtesy of The Vineyard Gazette/Albert O. Fischer)

Aquinnah, Mass., Oct. 29, 2012 -- Winds and water from Hurricane Sandy...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Albert O. Fischer Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (DR-4097) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Sto... More

Parsons, W.Va., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Staff Sgt. Jason Johnson, West Virginia Army National Guard, and Jennifer Rabuck (right), a U.S. Forest Service worker from the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin, coordinate the efforts of the Guard and the Forest Service to clear the road to a remote malfunctioning emergency radio repeater site in Tucker County. As a result of their efforts, technicians will be able to restore service. FEMA is working with state, federal and local partners to assist residents of the state affected by the deep snow, heavy rain and high winds of Hurricane Sandy. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Parsons, W.Va., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Staff Sgt. Jason Johnson, West Virgini...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: Parsons, WV Keywords: forest service ^ utility restoration ^ West Virginia Army ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Marion, Ala. , Feb. 13, 2012 -- Dora Devito, FEMA Applicant Services Specialist, helps a survivor with registration at the disaster recovery center in Marion, Alabama following the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Marion, Ala. , Feb. 13, 2012 -- Do...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Marion, Alabama Production Date: 02/13/2012 Caption: Marion, Ala. , Feb. 13, 2012 -- Dora Devito, FEMA Applicant Services Specialis... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- A member of AmeriCorps is working to gut and clean out a home in Braithwaite that was damaged when Hurricane Isaac brought damaging winds and flood waters to the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorps is assisting Hurricane Isaac survivors Production Date: 09/25/2012 Caption: Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- A member of AmeriCorps is working to... More

Chicago, Ill., May 27, 2013 -- Using Spanish and English, FEMA Disaster Assistance Specialists Eve Salstrom and Gladys Lopez encourage participants at the Spanish Heritage Festival to register with FEMA if they suffered flood damage during the recent storms. FEMA is responding to wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straightline winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Chicago, Ill., May 27, 2013 -- Using Spanish and English, FEMA Disaste...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Chicago, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Community Relations... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Briarwood Elementary School playground equipment shows the effect of 200 mph winds, with roofing metal wrapped around swings as the EF-5 May 20 tornado destroyed the school. FEMA Public Assistance funds under Category E may pay a portion of replacement cost after application and approval. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- Briarwood Elementary School playground e...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: PA Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories: Co... More

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- A route 66 sign is blown down by tornado winds in El Reno. The El Reno area was struck by a EF5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second EF5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 -- A route 66 sign is blown down by torn...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: El Reno, OK Keywords: Tornado ^ Debris ^ moore ^ Oklahoma ^ volunteers Disaster ... More

Des Plaines, Ill., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Dora Devito prepares site activity information for daily recovery center reporting. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are open across the state of Illinois assisting survivors following the severe storms, straightline winds and flooding that caused damage to thousands of homes in April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Des Plaines, Ill., May 28, 2013 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Des Plaines, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Disaster Recove... More

Downers Grove, Ill., May 18, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Specialists work with the community to help people register with FEMA for assistance. FEMA is responding to wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straightline winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

Downers Grove, Ill., May 18, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Assistance Speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Downers Grove, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Community Rel... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- The State/FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment Team is talking with this homeowner regarding damage from the recent tornado. FEMA PDA Inspector Matt Sackwitz(right), State PDA Inspector Richard Taylor(center) and SBA Inspector Dennis Ayers will compile data to determine an estimate of cost to recover from this disaster. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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

A crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts braved hours of bitter cold and drenching rains at the Wright Brother's National memorial hoping to witness the 100th anniversary reenactment of the "12 seconds that changed the world" at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (NC), on December 17, 2003. Members of the Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) ma two attempts to repeat the historic event when at 10:35 one hundred years before, Orville and Wilbur Wright, from Ohio, first achieved power flight in a heavier than air aeroplane they signed and built in their bicycle shop. The prevailing winds that brought the brothers to Kitty Hawk weren't on hand at the Centennial of flight celebration, and...

A crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts braved hours of bitter col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A crowd of some 34,000 aviation enthusiasts braved hours of bitter cold and drenching rains at the Wright Brother's National mem... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylight streams into an industrial building down its entire 400 foot length where tornadic winds damaged the wall and ceiling. On May 10, storms sweeping across the eastern half of the state produced 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylig...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylight streams into an industrial building down its en... More

Firefighters from Norton Air Force Base battle a house fire during the four-day Panorama brush fire, which started in canyons north of town and has been whipped out of control by 40-50 mph winds

Firefighters from Norton Air Force Base battle a house fire during the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul J. Harrington Release Status: Rel... More

Firefighters from Norton Air Force Base battle house fires resulting from the four-day Panorama brush fire, which started in canyons north of town and has been whipped out of control by 40-50 mph winds

Firefighters from Norton Air Force Base battle house fires resulting f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A line of fires ravage farmland during the four-day Panorama brush fire, which started in canyons north of town and has been whipped out of control by 40-50 mph winds

A line of fires ravage farmland during the four-day Panorama brush fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Bernardino State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Paul J. Harrington Release Status: Rel... More

The Pacific Winds, a woodwind quintet attached to the Air Force Band of the Pacific, performs at the officers club

The Pacific Winds, a woodwind quintet attached to the Air Force Band o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Ted Koniares Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

STS056-09-001 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-09-001 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenic views of the payload bay and Earth limb showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the S... More

STS056-36-017 - STS-056 - Sunrise, payload bay, ATLAS pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-36-017 - STS-056 - Sunrise, payload bay, ATLAS pallet and SPART...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the payload bay showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the Shuttle Pointed Autonom... More

STS056-09-003 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-09-003 - STS-056 - Views of the ATLAS atmospheric study pallet ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Scenic views of the payload bay and Earth limb showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the S... More

STS056-36-015 - STS-056 - Sunrise, payload bay, ATLAS pallet and SPARTAN solar satellite.

STS056-36-015 - STS-056 - Sunrise, payload bay, ATLAS pallet and SPART...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the payload bay showing the ATmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science 2 (ATLAS) payload on its pallet and the Shuttle Pointed Autonom... More

Scenic Byway 12 - Scenic Byway 12 Winds Past "The Blues."

Scenic Byway 12 - Scenic Byway 12 Winds Past "The Blues."

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Scenic Byway 12 proceeds in a northeastern direction through "The Blues" from Powell Point Overlook. Location: Upper Blues Overlook, Ut... More

Six Navy and commercial tugs keep the decommissioned aircraft carrier SARATOGA (CV-60) alongside the pier at the naval station. High winds prevented a safe departure on May 22nd. Another attempt on May 23rd was also scrubbed due to high winds. The carrier was finally moved out of port on June 1ST to commence the tow to the Philadelphia Naval Base

Six Navy and commercial tugs keep the decommissioned aircraft carrier ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christian M. Viera Release Status:... More

A Quonset hut at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico was virtually destroyed by the destructive winds of Hurricane George. Puerto Rico and neighboring Caribbean Islands suffered millions of dollars in damage due to severe category III hurricane winds

A Quonset hut at Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico was virtua...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Navy Scene Camera Operator: SRA ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Logistics Specialist Myron Schippers prepares computers for distribution. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Valdosta, Ga. , April 28, 2009 -- Prior to the Lowndes County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) opening today, signs have been placed to help those impacted by the severe winds and flooding of last month find their way to disaster services. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Valdosta, Ga. , April 28, 2009 -- Prior to t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Signs at Valdosta, GA DRC Production Date: 04/28/2009 Caption: Valdosta, Ga. , April 28, 2009 -- Prior to the Lowndes County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Cente... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Accountable Property Managers(APM) Goldie Jones and Lead APM Shawn Reed review logs of incoming inventory. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) M998 High-Mobility Multi Purpose Vehicle (HMMWV) is used to support line of portable restrooms due to intense winds at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC) M998 High-Mobility Multi Purpose Vehicle (HMM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7TH MARINES Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

During rough waters and Swirling winds, Canadian Port Security Unit 4, Esquimalt, British Columbia, does a high speed pass during patrols in the waters of Ketchikan, Alaska, in support of Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2001. Northern Edge is Alaska's premier joint training exercise. There are over 10,000 military members from North America participating in the exercise and it will lasts for two weeks

During rough waters and Swirling winds, Canadian Port Security Unit 4,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2001 Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cohen Young, USAF Release Status: Rele... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) tents damaged by intense winds at Camp Coyote, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) tents damaged by intense winds at Camp Coyote, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Coyote Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Major Command Shown: 7th Marines Scene Camera Operator: LCPL ... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Richard Laird helps guide a Virginia Air National Guard (VAANG) USAF F-16C Fighting Falcon into a hangar at Byrd Field. All aircraft that couldn't fly were moved into the hangar in preparation for Hurricane Isabel. This particular hanger is re-enforced to withstand sustain winds of over 100 miles per hour

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Richard Laird helps guide a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Dave Buttner,... More

Passengers cling to the hull of the capsized pontoon water-taxi "Lady D," in Baltimores Inner Harbor, after the water taxi capsized as it attempted to maneuver in heavy winds and seas

Passengers cling to the hull of the capsized pontoon water-taxi "Lady ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mr2 Jerry Neblett Release Status: Released to Publ... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Diaz (sitting), from the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LARB), checks the settings on a Dragon Eye Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) while USMC Private First Class (PFC) Germond Patton winds up the bungee cord use to launch the Dragon Eye during training at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Center (MAGTFTC), Twentynine Palms, California (CA). The Dragon Eye is a five-lbs., back-packable, modular unmanned aerial vehicle guided by computers that provides real time video of the terrain below it. The equipment provides USMC small units surveillance and reconnaissance...

US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Diaz (sitti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine Lance Corporal (LCPL) Robert Diaz (sitting), from the 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (... More

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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Infrared satellite image taken from the GOES-12 satellite of Hurricane Frances at approximately 0232 EST. Frances, a category four hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, is approximately 500 miles east-southeast of the Florida East Coast, moving at near 14 knots. Maximum sustained winds remain near 140 MPH with winds extending outwards up to 80 miles. The core of the storm is expected to be near Florida within two days, only three weeks after Hurricane Charley left billions of dollars in damage as it swept across the peninsula. PHOTO provided by Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Center

Infrared satellite image taken from the GOES-12 satellite of Hurricane...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With the winds and waters of hurricane Katrina now subsided, two members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Task Force 5 California, conduct a search and rescue patrol in a New Orleans, Louisiana (LA), neighborhood where the water levels rose to nearly five feet just weeks earlier

With the winds and waters of hurricane Katrina now subsided, two membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Northeast Scene Camera Operator: CPL Samuel Kilpatrick, USA R... More

With the winds and waters of hurricane"Katrina"now subsided, two members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA),"Task Force 5 California"conduct a search and rescue patrol on Sept. 12 2005 in a New Orleans, La. neighborhood where the water levels rose to nearly five feet just weeks earlier.(U.S. Army photo by CPL. Sam Kilpatrick) (Released)

With the winds and waters of hurricane"Katrina"now subsided, two membe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Samuel Kilpatrick, USA Release Status: Rele... More

A GOES-12 (Geostationary Satellite Server) Satellite infrared image provided by the US Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, California (CA), shows the status of Hurricane Rita at 3:30 AM EST. Rita, currently 490 miles southeast of Galveston, Texas (TX), upgraded to a Category 5 storm late Wednesday, September 21, 2005, with 170 mph winds, sparking an order for mandatory evacuations in New Orleans, Louisiana (LA), and Galveston, Texas (TX)

A GOES-12 (Geostationary Satellite Server) Satellite infrared image pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: U.S. NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Scene Camera Operator: US Naval Research Laboratory R... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulf Coast of Mississippi, September 30, 2005 -- Aerial view of the damaged Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mississippi suffered extensive damage from the storm surge and high winds of hurricane Katrina. Marty Bahamonde/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulf Coast of Mississippi, September 30, 2005 -- A...

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[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - Power poles lean precipitously along Highway 27 which borders the Gulf of Mexico in lower Cameron Parish. Thousands of poles are either leaning or fallen due to Hurricane Rita's powerful winds. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Holly Beach, La., October 3, 2005 - Power poles lean ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- These Mobile Homes are 15 miles inland from where they are supposed to be because of Hurricane Rita's tidal surge and high winds. FEMA covers Debris removal under the public assistance program. These homes will be removed with FEMA funds. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, 11-10-05 -- These Mobile Homes are 15 mi...

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[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mason, OK, January 15, 2006 -- Firefighters from the I.X.L. VFD watch a firebreak to make sure it doesn't "slop over" and reignite from high winds. FEMA Photo/ Bob McMillan

[Severe Wildfire Threat] Mason, OK, January 15, 2006 -- Firefighters f...

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U.S. Navy MASTER at Arms 1ST Class James Blagg helps board up the base dive shop onboard U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during preparations for Hurricane Ernesto on Aug. 27, 2006. Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm prior to reaching the base. Maximum sustained winds on station were recorded at 33 knots with gusts as high as 40 knots. (U.S. Navy photo) (Released)

U.S. Navy MASTER at Arms 1ST Class James Blagg helps board up the base...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ns Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A digital sign in front of the Navy Exchange broadcasts the base readiness condition as tropical storm Ernesto passes by U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Aug. 28, 2006. At its closest point, the center of the storm passed as close as 20 nautical miles to the west of the station. Maximum sustained winds on station were recorded at 33 knots with gusts as high as 40 knots. (U.S. Navy photo by CHIEF Mass Communication SPECIALIST Joe Kane) (Released)

A digital sign in front of the Navy Exchange broadcasts the base readi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ns Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Major Command Shown: U.S. NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO Scene Camera Operator: MCC Joe Kane, USN Release ... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Steven Bailey (blue shirt) describes the building techniques used to construct this mitigation model to a local resident. FEMA promotes rebuilding damaged and building new homes in ways that resist damaging winds. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Port Orange, FL, February 26, 2007 -- FE...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 6, 2007 -- Chance Little, Greensburg's Fire Chief, has to hold on to the flags at his temporary fire station due today's high winds, which at times approached 50 mph. On May 4 a tornado damaged most of the trees leaving the landscape open. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Greensburg, KS, June 6, 2007...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Jackson, TN, February 7, 2008 -- Tennessee Urban Search and Rescue team Task Force 1 has searched this building and left their evaluation on the wall in orange. Union University, a Christian college, sustained major damage but no deaths. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- Red Cross established this shelter at the National Guard Armory the night of the severe storms and tornado. Approximately 25 people slept here while registering for FEMA financial assistance at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center located in the parking lot at the front of the building. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This home was shifted off foundation and suffered massive damage as result of severe storms and tornadoes passing through this state. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Nashville, TN, February 10, 2008 -- A FEMA Telecommunications vehicle is parked at the Joint Field Office to provide telecommunication services for FEMA staff as they move in. FEMA is here as result of tornado affecting several TN counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Castalian Springs, TN, February 11, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations staff Ron Cormier and Donita Wells are contacting residents to advise them of FEMA services. Many residents of Sumner County were affected by recent severe storm and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) is now open and ready to serve Monroe County residents impacted by recent storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Thompkinsville, KY, March 2, 2008 -- FEMA PIO Mel Jenkins and Small Business Administration Communication Specialist Michael Peacock discuss disaster related services which may be available to this Monroe County resident. Severe storm and tornado damaged several KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Elizabethtown, KY, March 2, 2008 - Hardin County Commissioner Bill Brandenburg and wife Wynn are holding the NOAA radio which warned them of an approaching storm in time to get to a safe place. Several Kentucky counties were impacted by severe storm and tornado in early February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Brandenburgh, KY, March 4, 2008 - FEMA Mitigation and other materials helpful to residents impacted by storm and tornado are on display at the Meade County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) today. FEMA is here due to severe storm and tornado affecting 15 KY counties in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 5, 2008 -- At the Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) free Mitigation and other pertinent printed FEMA materials are available for distribution. FEMA is here because of storms and tornado which affected 15 KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Cynthiana, KY, March 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center(MDRC) is now open to help Harrison County residents impacted by the severe storms and tornado in February. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, July 10, 2008 -- Slidell is said to have experienced sustained winds of 176 mph and a 23-foot storm surge from Lake Pontchartrain - flood waters that poured into the A.J. Champagne Fire Station. Today, the station is repaired and equipped to protect the community. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Slidell, LA, July 10, 2008 -- Slidell is said to h...

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[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- Strong winds caused business signs to crumble and fall into streets. Hurricane Dolly crossed South Padre Island with 120mph winds. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] Brownsville, TX, July 23, 2008 -- Strong winds cause...

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Wilmington, NC, September 6, 2008 -- A windsurfer takes advantage of the high winds as a result of Hurricane Hanna that struck the coastline south of Wilmington. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Wilmington, NC, September 6, 2008 -- A windsurfer takes advantage of t...

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Severe Storm - Milan, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Winds of 90 mph caused several trees to fall, crushing this home and many others in Gibson County. FEMA has set up a Disaster Recovery Center in Milan to answer questions and provide assistance to those affected by the storms. Marilee Caliendo/FEM

Severe Storm - Milan, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Winds of 90 mph caused s...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Tennessee Home Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Milan, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- Winds of 90 mph caused several trees to fall, crushing this home and... More

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 15, 2011 -- A jogger runs through Adams Nature Reserve despite the four-foot high levee that winds its way along the trail to help prevent flooding from the Missouri River. FEMA and other federal agencies are supporting the State Incident Management Team in their effort to prepare for flooding along the river.

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 15, 2011 -- A jogger runs th...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Dakota Flood Preparations Production Date: 06/15/2011 Caption: North Sioux City, S. D. , June 15, 2011 -- A jogger runs through Adams Nature Reserve desp... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Bismarck, N. D. , July 10, 2011 -- Storm clouds and high winds prompted a tornado warning. The area is also experiencing flooding because the Missouri River overflowed its banks. Recent rain and heavy snow melt has caused the Missouri River to rise to record levels. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Bismarck, N. D. , July 10, 2011 -- Storm clouds a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Thunderstorm Clouds in Bismarck Production Date: 07/10/2011 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , July 10, 2011 -- Storm clouds and high winds prompted a tornado warning.... More

Bayville, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- High winds and flooding from Hurricane Sandy left a path of destruction in Bayville New York. FEMA works to assist eligible survivors to obtain benefits. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Bayville, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- High winds and flooding from Hurricane...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Bayville, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey on October 28, 2012, high winds caused a multitude of damage. This farm in Alpha lost its roof. Walt Jennings/FEM

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Parsons, W.Va., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Frank Spencer, a U.S. Forest Service worker from Missouri, cuts up a downed tree in West Virginia's Tucker County so utility crews can restore power to a rural area. FEMA is working with state, federal and local partners to assist residents of the state affected by the deep snow, heavy rain and high winds of Hurricane Sandy. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Parsons, W.Va., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Frank Spencer, a U.S. Forest Service w...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: Parsons, WV Keywords: forest service ^ Frank Spencer ^ powser restoration ^ FEMA... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the Midway Beach area of Staten Island on the night of Oct. 29, she brought rising water and high winds. Some winds toppled trees, while other trees were blown into buildings, essentially destroying them. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , Feb. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Joe Girot(L) signs the Federal - State agreement for assistance with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and the Director of Alabama Emergency Management Art Faulkner. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding the damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , Feb. 2, 2012 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alabama Governor Signs Agreement for Assistance Production Date: 02/02/2012 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , Feb. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Joe G... More

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