Flooding ^ Severe Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 18, 2008 -- Voluntary organizations meet at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Caribbean Area Division office to discuss the creation of Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRC) in the disaster declared areas of Puerto Rico. The committees include private non-profit organizations, faith-based institutions, local volunteers, and even residents who suffered losses and damages after the floods. Photo by Andrea Booher/FEMA
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Title: Volunteer agencies meet at the FEMA office in Puerto Rico
Production Date: 11/18/2008
Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, November 18, 2008 -- Voluntary organizations meet at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Caribbean Area Division office to discuss the creation of Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRC) in the disaster declared areas of Puerto Rico. The committees include private non-profit organizations, faith-based institutions, local volunteers, and even residents who suffered losses and damages after the floods. As a result of these collaborations, United Way of Puerto Rico has made accessible the 2-1-1 Assistance Guide, which offers detailed information about relief and recovery services available to affected residents, provided by different non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. Photo by Andrea Booher/FEMA
Photographer Name: Andrea Booher
City/State: San Juan, PR
Disasters: Puerto Rico Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-1798)
Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm
Categories: Feature Stories ^ Federal Partners ^ Recovery ^ Red Cross ^ Volunteering
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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