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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City Public Assistance "Applicant's Briefing", FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch(right) speaks with Yazoo City Mayor McArthur Straughter(left) as FEMA Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist Bill McSwain and Congressional Affairs Specialist Patricia Nickleberry observe. The briefing provides initial information about how FEMA Public Assistance funds can help local government and others eligible for PA funds recover expenses from the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer and Yazoo City Mayor in Mississippi Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 7, 2010 -- At the Yazoo City... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- State Senator Thelma Harper meets FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech during a visit to the Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- State Sena...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate Visits Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- State Se... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Mark Hollomom(L)-TEMA West Area Coordinator,  speaks with Malcom Edwards(R)- FEMA Operations Section Chief(Branch 1 West), at the Area Field Office in Jackson,Tennessee.  FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Jackson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Mark Hollom...

The original database describes this as: Title: Area Field Office meeting in Jackson, Tennessee Production Date: 06/01/2010 Caption: Jackson, Tenn. , June 1, 2010 -- Mark Hollomom(L)-TEMA West Area Coordinat... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- State Representative Brenda Gilmore and State Senator Thelma Harper meet FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech  at Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church.  FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010.  David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- State Repr...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate Visits Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 8, 2010 -- State Re... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Officer John Nelson (left) and Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Indivdual Assistance Officer Amber Murphy (right) listen as a homeowner describes his family's harrowing ordeal on May 10th when his home and property were destroyed by a tornado. The state was struck by 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 storms -that day.  FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- FEMA Indivi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster officials with a homeowner in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Officer John ... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO addresses a  hazardous mitigation class at the Oklahoma City, JFO.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Greg Eaton addresses Hazardous Mitigation class Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 22, 20... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 12, 2010 -A Public Information Officer Disaster Assistance Employee conducts a preliminary damage assessment along North Arroyo Blvd where landslides and heavy rains closed the roadway to the Angeles Crest Highway.  Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Damage Assessment in California Production Date: 03/12/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 12, 2010 -A Public Information Officer Disaster Assistance E... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO thanks Gov. John Hoeven,R-ND at a press conference in Fargo,ND. Hoeven announced the appointment of a Flood recovery coordinator.  FEMA is working with state and local officials to provide services to residents who have been affected by the recent floods.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Tito Hern...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO, thanks Gov. John Hoeven in Fargo, ND Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Tito Hernandez, FEMA FCO th... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) Director Dave Smith (L) Rhode Island State Senator Jack Reed (C), along with FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino (R) and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Gracia Szczech (far right) listening to Rhode Island Adjutant General and Emergency Director Major General Robert Bray (middle left) during a tour of the recently flooded Warwick Waste-water Treatment Plant. Inter-agency cooperation and sharing of information helps expedite assistance to a community affected by a disaster. FEMA/Mike Moore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- Rhode Isla...

The original database describes this as: Title: Multiple agencies touring flood damaged waste water plant in Rhode Island Production Date: 04/05/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 5, 2010 -- Rhode Island E... More

Severe Storm - Patillas, Puerto Rico, October 5, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernandez talks with disaster victim, Delia Laboy Rodriguez in the Patillas FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Puerto Rico. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Severe Storm - Patillas, Puerto Rico, October 5, 2008 -- FEMA Federal ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Officials meet with a resident in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/05/2008 Caption: Patillas, Puerto Rico, October 5, 2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Off... More

Washington, D. C. , December 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison with employees at an Employee Communications Committee meeting.  Employees in the room represent different HQ offices as well as several regional offices.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , December 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator R. David Pa...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator Paulison at an Employee Communicaitons Meeti Production Date: 12/03/2008 Caption: Washington, D. C. , December 3, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator... More

Denver, Colo. , January 27, 2009 -- Region VIII Acting Regional Director Doug Gore.

Denver, Colo. , January 27, 2009 -- Region VIII Acting Regional Direct...

The original database describes this as: Title: Doug Gore, FEMA Region 8 Acting Administrator in Colorado Production Date: 01/27/2009 Caption: Denver, Colo. , January 27, 2009 -- Region VIII Acting Regional ... More

Washington, D. C. , April 22, 2009 -- W. Craig Fugate at The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Confirmation Hearing for the Administrator of FEMA. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , April 22, 2009 -- W. Craig Fugate at The Senate Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: W. Craig Fugate Confirmation Hearing Production Date: 04/22/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 22, 2009 -- W. Craig Fugate at The Senate Committee on Home... More

Washington, D. C. , April 22, 2009 -- W. Craig Fugate at The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Confirmation Hearing for the Administrator of FEMA.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , April 22, 2009 -- W. Craig Fugate at The Senate Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: W. Craig Fugate at Senate Confirmation Hearing Production Date: 04/22/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 22, 2009 -- W. Craig Fugate at The Senate Committ... More

Washington, D. C. , April 30, 2009 -- Senate Hearing of Tim Manning to serve as Deputy Administrator of FEMA for National Preparedness.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , April 30, 2009 -- Senate Hearing of Tim Manning to...

The original database describes this as: Title: Timothy Manning at Senate Confirmation Hearing Production Date: 04/30/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 30, 2009 -- Senate Hearing of Tim Manning to serv... More

Washington, D. C. , May 20, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate holds up the poster for his 1st FEMA All Hands meeting with FEMA staff in Washington, DC.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 20, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Adiministrator W. Craig Fugate at his first FEMA All Hands Production Date: 05/20/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 20, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. ... More

Washington, D. C. , May 20, 2009 -- FEMA All hands meeting the newly sworn in Administrator W. Craig Fugate.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , May 20, 2009 -- FEMA All hands meeting the newly s...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Adiministrator W. Craig Fugate at FEMA All Hands meeting in Production Date: 05/20/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 20, 2009 -- FEMA All hands meetin... More

Boulder, Colo. , July 16, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate (left) listens to a briefing by program Coordinator Bill Murtagh at the Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), David Skaggs Research Center.  NOAA photograph/ Will von Dauster

Boulder, Colo. , July 16, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate (...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate visits NOAA in Boulder, CO Production Date: 07/16/2009 Caption: Boulder, Colo. , July 16, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Crai... More

Washington, D. C. , August 10, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate makes opening remarks at the 2009 Conference on Community Preparedness in Arlington, VA.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , August 10, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fug...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate making opening remarks at Community Preparedness Conference Production Date: 08/10/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , August ... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 9, 2009 -- Mike Reynolds, U. S. Park Services (USPS), and Kenneth Tingman, Federal Coordinating Officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), discuss recovery operations and the spirit of teamwork in American Samoa.  USPS and FEMA are among more than a dozen federal organizations who collectively have more than 300 people assisting local government and villages recover from a recent earthquake and tsunami.  Dan Stoneking/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 9, 2009 -- M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Kenneth Tingman and Mike Reynolds in American Samoa Production Date: 10/09/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 9, 2009 -- Mike Reynolds, U. S. Par... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 13, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Officer Martin "Marty" Itzkowitz makes a point at today's Public Assistance "Kick Off Meeting" with City of Atlanta and FEMA officials. The meeting will provide information and guidance as the City prepares to apply for FEMA Public Assistance funds to help pay for damages from recent storms and flooding which brought FEMA here.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , October 13, 2009 -- Georgia E...

The original database describes this as: Title: Georgia Public Assistance Official at Kick Off Meeting Production Date: 10/13/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , October 13, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Age... More

Washington, D. C. , October 27, 2009 -- Washington, DC, October 27, 2009 - FEMA's Tim Manning, Deputy Administrator of the National Preparedness Directorate (NPD), reports on "Preparedness: What has $29 billion in homeland security grants bought and how do we know?" to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , October 27, 2009 -- Washington, DC, October 27, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Tim Manning at a House Hearing Production Date: 10/27/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , October 27, 2009 -- Washington, DC, October 27, 2009 - FEMA's Ti... More

Washington, D. C. , October 28, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate (r) and Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno (l) at FEMA Headquarters.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , October 28, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fu...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate and Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuno Production Date: 10/28/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , October 28, 2009 -- FEMA Admi... More

New York City, N. Y. , January 26, 2010 -- For their life-saving work in Haiti, New York-Task Force One was recognized by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, NYPD Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno, FDNY Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano and Deputy Administrator of FEMA Richard Serino. Elissa Jun/FEMA

New York City, N. Y. , January 26, 2010 -- For their life-saving work ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator at a press conference in New York Production Date: 01/26/2010 Caption: New York City, N. Y. , January 26, 2010 -- For their life-saving wo... More

Denton, Texas, February 24, 2010 -- FEMA Dep. Administrator Richard Serino visited the Denton National Processing Service Center today. Shown here with Branch Chief Monty LeMaire. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Denton, Texas, February 24, 2010 -- FEMA Dep. Administrator Richard Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino in Texas Production Date: 02/24/2010 Caption: Denton, Texas, February 24, 2010 -- FEMA Dep. Administrator Richard Seri... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, March 23, 2010 -- FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Russell speaks with Congressional Staff Representatives at a briefing in the Hurricane Ike Recovery Office in Texas. Discussions today will center on the needs and concerns of recovery efforts 18 months after the storm. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Texas City, Texas, March 23, 2010 -- FEMA R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tony Russell speaks to Congressional Staff in Texas Production Date: 03/23/2010 Caption: Texas City, Texas, March 23, 2010 -- FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony ... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 --  Calexico City Building Manager Ralph Morales inspects damage to shops in the business district. A magnitude 7. 2 earthquake rocked the city on Easter Sunday leaving many facilities, roads, and public buildings closed, and heavily damaged.  Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- Calexico City Buildi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/06/2010 in California Production Date: 04/06/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , April 6, 2010 -- Calexico City Building M... More

Earthquake ^ Emergency Planning and Security - Pasadena, Calif. , April 13, 2010 --  Writing the Southern California Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plan is now moving into Phase 4- the mission statement, objectives, concept of operations and course of action after they have been approved by the senior leaders. During the Phase 4 segment, planners write the plan, debate the plan, and reach out to stakeholders to further assemble and finalize documents in accordance with phase 4 plan format. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

Earthquake ^ Emergency Planning and Security - Pasadena, Calif. , Apri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Callifornia Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plan meeting in California Production Date: 04/13/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , April 13, 2010 -- Writing the ... More

Washington, D. C. , April 21, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate testifies about legislative proposals to reform the National Flood Insurance Program before the House Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , April 21, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fuga...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate testifies in District of Columbia Production Date: 04/21/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 21, 2010 -- FEMA Administra... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , May 27, 2010 -- NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco, Ph. D. and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate address reporters at a news conference releasing NOAA's outlook for the 2010 Hurricane Season. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , May 27, 2010 -- NOAA Ad...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate comments on NOAA's hurricane Production Date: 05/27/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , May 27, 2010 -- NOAA Administrator Jan... More

Washington, D. C. , August 23, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate at a meeting of the National Commission on Children and  Disasters Public Meeting - Administration for Children and Families.  Mr. Fugate made remarks on FEMA's ongoing collaboration with state and local officials to ensure children and all community members are part of any disaster response plan.  FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , August 23, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fug...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate at the National Commission on Children and Disasters meeting in District of Columbia Production Date: 08/23/2010 Caption: Wa... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 27, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate tours the reconstructed L. B. Landry High School.  Five years ago New Orleans was flooded when levees failed following Hurricane Katrina and the area continues to recover from the disaster.  FEMA/Brad Carroll  This is a screen capture from this video:  http://www. fema. gov/medialibrary/media_records/2993

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , August 27, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate tours a Louisiana school Production Date: 08/27/2010 Caption: New Orleans, La. , August 27, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator W. Cr... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 27, 2010 --- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate discusses issues with MEMA Director Mike Womack and other Hancock county officials at the new Bay St Louis Fire station. Photo by Tim Burkitt/FEMA photo.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 27, 2010 --- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator W. Craig Fugate at meets with local Mississippi officials Production Date: 08/27/2010 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , August 27, 2010 --- FEMA Ad... More

Washington, D. C. , April 5, 2011 -- Sheila Clark, FEMA's Chief Component Human Capital Officer in the FEMA Studio. FEMA/Aaron Skolnik

Washington, D. C. , April 5, 2011 -- Sheila Clark, FEMA's Chief Compon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sheila Clark - Official Portrait Production Date: 04/05/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 5, 2011 -- Sheila Clark, FEMA's Chief Component Human Capital O... More

Washington, D. C. , April 27, 2011 -- Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant (L) and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate talk after signing a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the two organizations. FEMA/Aaron Skolnik

Washington, D. C. , April 27, 2011 -- Operation HOPE Founder and CEO J...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and Operation HOPE MOA Signing Production Date: 04/27/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , April 27, 2011 -- Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant ... More

Tornado - Vilonia, Ark. , May 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Nancy Casper tours an area in Vilonia, Ark. that sustained damage after a tornado struck the area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents and business affected by recent tornadoes and floods, rebuild their lives. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Vilonia, Ark. , May 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Responds to Arkansas Disasters Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Vilonia, Ark. , May 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Nancy Casper tours an are... More

Tornado - Vilonia, Ark. , May 11, 2011 --Tarrance Hamilton, a FEMA housing inspector gathers information from Wilt Schulitheis, whose home was damaged when a tornado ripped through the town of Vilonia. FEMA is working with local, state, private and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by recent tornadoes and floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Vilonia, Ark. , May 11, 2011 --Tarrance Hamilton, a FEMA hou...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Responds to Arkansas Disasters Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Vilonia, Ark. , May 11, 2011 --Tarrance Hamilton, a FEMA housing inspector gathers inf... More

Tornado - Vilonia, Ark. , May 11, 2011 --Tarrance Hamilton, a FEMA housing inspector gathers informaton on a  home  that was damaged when a tornado ripped through the town of Vilonia. FEMA is working with local, state, private and other federal agenices to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by recent tornadoes and floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Vilonia, Ark. , May 11, 2011 --Tarrance Hamilton, a FEMA hou...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Responds to Arkansas Disasters Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Vilonia, Ark. , May 11, 2011 --Tarrance Hamilton, a FEMA housing inspector gathers inf... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- At the FEMA/State Joint Field Office, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley(left), Emergency Management Agency Director Art Faulkner, and Congressman Robert Aderholt view maps of areas affected by the deadly April tornado.  FEMA and the state are partners in disaster response.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- At the FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: Congressman, Governor, and EMA Director at FEMA/State JFO in AL Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- At the FEMA/State Joint... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA in Tennessee, presents information on FEMA's role in Housing Assistance.  FEMA is working with the The Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition to meet the needs of displaced citizens. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition Meeting Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinatin... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -  Stewart County Emergency Services Director G. Barrow, Tennessee Emergency Management Area Coordinator Joe Kennedy, and Stewart County Emergency Manager Clint Mathis  have an impromptu conference in the mobile command center. FEMA suports and helps fund  many kinds of emergency measures. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 - Stewart Cou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Big Rock, TN Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Big Rock, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 - Stewart County Emergency Services Director G. Barrow, Tennessee Emergency M... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 - W. Montague "Q" Winfield, FCO in Nashville, gives a briefing to an all-hands meeting at the Tennessee Joint Field Office. Internal communication often starts with the FCO as a plan and a pep talk.  Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 - W. Montague...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1974_TN Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 - W. Montague "Q" Winfield, FCO in Nashville, gives a briefing to an all-hands ... More

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer, Bruce Brodoff and FCO Terry Quarles exchange a friendly moment with gathered officials from FEMA and MEMA at local Piggly Wiggly supermarket, in Smithville, Mississippi, damaged during the tornado. FEMA regularly meets on site with local officials to discuss needs and keep all parties informed. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs O...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Christopher Ragazzo taken on 06/10/2011 in Mississippi Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Smithville, Miss. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA External Af... More

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , June 10, 2011 -- Patti Parker (United Way, Monroe County) FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Terry Quarles, and Robert Goza (EMA Monroe County) assessing a warehouse of food, medical and clothing donations. FEMA works with state emergency management organizations to provide a coordinated effort. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , June 10, 2011 -- Patti Parker (United Wa...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Terry Quarles Assesses Smithville, Mississippi Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Smithville, Miss. , June 10, 2011 -- Patti Parker (United Way, Monroe C... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 29, 2011 -- Richard Serino (left), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deputy administrator, consults with Federal Coordinating Officer, Willie Nunn during a disaster recovery meeting with State and Local officials in Minot, North Dakota. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 29, 2011 -- Richard Serino (left), Fede...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Admin. Serino in Minot Production Date: 06/29/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 29, 2011 -- Richard Serino (left), Federal Emergency Management Agency (... More

Flooding - Burlington, N. D. , July 3, 2011 -- Jeffery T. DeZellar, a Army Corp of Engineers Public Affairs officer looks at a map which shows the neighborhoods still flooded in Minot, ND.  FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to survivors of the recent flooding in the area.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Burlington, N. D. , July 3, 2011 -- Jeffery T. DeZellar, a ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corp of Engineers assist Minot, ND flood survivors Production Date: 07/03/2011 Caption: Burlington, N. D. , July 3, 2011 -- Jeffery T. DeZellar, a Army Co... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Representatives from FEMA, Small Business Administration, American Red Cross, Salvation Army and Minot city officials hold a town hall meeting. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Representatives from FEMA, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Town Hall meeting in Minot Production Date: 07/14/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 14, 2011 -- Representatives from FEMA, Small Business Administration, Ameri... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- An Army Corp of Engineers watches debris being removed from a Minot, ND neighborhood.  The Corps is assisting Minot with their debris removal. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- An Army Corp of Engineers w...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corp of Engineers assist with Minot, ND clean up Production Date: 07/18/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- An Army Corp of Engineers watches de... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 26, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernández gives an interview with local news reporter for Univisión Channel 11 to provide information on FEMA's response after Hurricane Irene.  Ashley Andújar/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 26, 2011 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Justo Hernández talks to media Production Date: 08/26/2011 Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, August 26, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Justo Hernández... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Cayey, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011 -- Justo Hernandez, Federal Coordinating Officer speaks to local and state partners while assessing damages in the home of this family in Alturas de Beatriz, Cayey.  FEMA declared a major disaster in Puerto Rico after hurricane Irene and will continue supporting the recovery efforts.  FEMA/Ashley Andújar

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Cayey, Puerto Rico, Au...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO speaks to affected family and to local and state partners Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: Cayey, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011 -- Justo Hernandez, Fede... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen M. De Blasio, talks to Mayor April Capone during a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School.  The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the Birmingham Joint Field Office, FEMA long term recovery team member John Boyle talks with state and federal  emergency managers and visiting members of the Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama.  FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Recovery Action Council of Alabama Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , September 14, 2011 -- At a meeting in the Birmingham Joint F... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, September 15, 2011 -- FCO Justo Hernandez participates in a public service announcement program that airs in several radios station in Puerto Rico. FCO talked in the radio about the registration process and disaster awareness and preparedness. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Guaynabo, Puerto ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Puerto Rico FCO Radio Interview Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, September 15, 2011 -- FCO Justo Hernandez participates in a public ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Rodderdam Junction, N. Y. , September 27, 2011 -- State and local officials gather at the joint NYOEM and FEMA applicant briefing to discuss the Public Assistance initiative regarding Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee . FEMA is present to support our state and local partners, and answer any questions with their applications and project worksheets. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Rodderdam Junctio...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 09/27/2011 in New York Production Date: 09/27/2011 Caption: Rodderdam Junction, N. Y. , September 27, 2011 -- State and loc... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Eagle Lake, Texas, September 30, 2011 --Patricia Froelich, a FEMA Volunteer services specialist talks with local social services Representatives at a community outreach fair in Eagle Lake, TX. FEMA is working with local, state, federal and other organizations and agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by recent wildfires.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Eagle Lake, Texas, September 30, 2011 --Patricia Fro...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA reaches out to local communities affected by wildfires Production Date: 09/30/2011 Caption: Eagle Lake, Texas, September 30, 2011 --Patricia Froelich, a F... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Oct. 20, 2011 -- David Miller (right), Associate Administrator of the FEMA's Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration listens to North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple (left) during a work session with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Deanne Criswell, FEMA Associate Administrator of Response and Recovery William Carwile (far left), and other state and local officials at Minot's City Hall. FEMA is working with state and local partners to provide assistance to those affected by June's historic Souris River flood in Minot.  Photo by Cynthia Hunter/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Oct. 20, 2011 -- David Miller (right), Assoc...

The original database describes this as: Title: David Miller with ND Governor in Minot Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Oct. 20, 2011 -- David Miller (right), Associate Administrator of th... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windsor, Conn. , October 27, 2011 -- William (Bill) Carwile, FEMA Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery talks with members of the Connecticut Joint Field Office staff during an all-hands meeting there. Photo by Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windsor, Conn. , October 27, 2011 -- Willia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bill Carwile speaks with Joint Field Office staff in Connecticut Production Date: 10/27/2011 Caption: Windsor, Conn. , October 27, 2011 -- William (Bill) Carwi... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windsor, Conn. , October 27, 2011 -- William (Bill) Carwile, FEMA Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery talks with members of the Connecticut Joint Field Office staff at an all-hands meeting.  Photo by Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windsor, Conn. , October 27, 2011 -- Willia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bill Carwile talks with Joint Field Office staff in Connecticut Production Date: 10/27/2011 Caption: Windsor, Conn. , October 27, 2011 -- William (Bill) Carwil... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary  Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form of shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumber...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: 4085 assistance disaster family fema floods home hurri... More

Willow Grove, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Township of Upper Moreland Director of Code Enforcement Paul Purtell, FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Lead Eva Clark, FEMA IA Specialists Mari Radford, and Iris Hart are part of the joint federal, state, and local team assessing extent of reported storm damage in this neighborhood. PDA's are a required part of the state's eligibility process for federal disaster assistance to recover from Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Willow Grove, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Township of Upper Moreland Director...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Willow Grove, PA Keywords: IA ^ PDA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Sandy (... More

Aberdeen, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Edie Lohmann, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program specialist, talks to a Mayoral representative at a Congressional hearing in Monmouth County, N.J. held  by Congressman Frank Pallone, D-NJ.  FEMA brought various specialist to the meeting to provide information about the various programs that towns may be eligible for

Aberdeen, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Edie Lohmann, FEMA National Flood Ins...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ superstorm sandy Disasters: Ne... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- (Left-Right) New Jersey Lt Gov Kim Guadagno, Vice President Joe Biden and FEMA's Tom Davies, look at maps showing the damage areas in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.  Vice President Biden and other federal, state and local officials toured the damaged areas of Seaside Heights and met first responders.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- (Left-Right) New Jersey Lt Gov...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Biden FEMA Vice President New Jersey SeaView Heights ... More

Freehold, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- From left to right, Monmouth Sherriff Kevin Stont, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Chad Callender, FEMA representatives-Eugene May, Rob Schweitzer and Stacy Street meet to discuss the best way to meet the needs of the individual towns in Monmouth County, NJ needs.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Freehold, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- From left to right, Monmouth Sherriff...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Freehold, NJ Keywords: FEMA Hurricane Sandy New Jersey response ^ Response ^ FEMA ^... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Mitigation Community Education Outreach (CEO) Specialist Geneva Wilson hands out a FEMA Mitigation publication "A Disaster Preparedness Activity Book" at today's "Kids Workshop" at a local home supply store. Parents are present too and Mitigation provides preparedness information on how to be ready for disasters like Hurricane Sandy which recently affected this area. George Armstrong/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Mitigation Community Education...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: kids Mitigation MIT Hurricane Sandy ^ Mitigation ^ K... More

Nassau County, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne talks with the press about the new program FEMA has created to assist survivors and help them to get back to their homes as quickly as possible. A press conference was held at the Office of Emergency Management of Nassau County, NY. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Nassau County, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Nassau County, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Partner ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ Conference ^... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, center, listens to Senior Vice President of Coney Island Hospital Arthur Wagner  second from left,  along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from right, during a tour of flood damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.  Flood waters damaged many of the operational components of the hospital.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, cente...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, at podium,  addresses questions from members of the Rockaway community about federal assistance.  The town hall meeting was moderated by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Teams are still providing assistance and support to survivors in Staten Island. FEMA Community Relations teams continue to go door to door providing information on how to register for Disaster Assistance. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 23, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Teams a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Community ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Outreach ^ floods ^... More

Falls Township, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Specialist Jim Teats, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency PA Specialist Rick Weiberg, and Township maintenance worker John Logue are examining reported damage to this government building roof. FEMA PA funds may partially reimburse Hurricane Sandy damage if eligibility is determined and this joint state and FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment is a required component of the state's request for federal assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Falls Township, Pa., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Speci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Falls Township, PA Keywords: PDA PA inspection ^ Inspection ^ PA ^ PDA Disast... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Branch I Deputy Operations Director, Robert Pesapane, talks with home owner about the FEMA STEP program and the benefits that she will be having by it. FEMA in conjunction with state, local and tribal partners, is implementing a Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program to help people get back into their homes quickly and safely. STEP assists State, local and tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. The program funds certain necessary and essential measures to help restore power, heat and hot water to primary residences that could regain power through necessary and essential repairs. STEP can help residents safely shelter-in-place in their homes pending more permanent repairs. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Branch I Deputy Operations Dir...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ State ^ fl... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park, 415 State Road, Breezy Point is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ New York ^ survivors ^ r... More

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #4 at the Jersey City Museum, Hurricane Sandy survivors receive Individual Assistance information from FEMA Applicant Services Specialist Vince Prevot. DRC's  provide many services at one location to help survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: IA DRC interview ^ DRC ^ IA ^ interview Disasters: ... More

Abington, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Mari Radford arrives for the initial Joint IA Preliminary Damage Assessment meeting with state and local officials at the local Emergency Operations Center. These joint PDA's are required as part of the process to obtain federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Abington, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Preliminary ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Abington, PA Keywords: IA ^ PDA ^ local EOC Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyers in 20 different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors.  FEMA encourages everyone affected to call FEMA regardless of their primary language.  FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

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

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Connecticut Governor Malloy, Mayor Finch and FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate we among the speakers at the Bridgeport Disaster Recovery Center Press Conference.  The Administrator came to Connecticut to answer questions and address concerns of the local government and the media.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Connecticut Governor Malloy, Mayor...

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

Lincroft, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie greets FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Hall at the Joint Field Office before giving a press conference on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Lincroft, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Lincroft, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrican... More

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment team comprised of state, local and federal officials, including experts from FEMA, New York State Office of Emergency Management (NYSOEM), Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management (SCOEM), the United States Army Corp of Engineers, The National Park Service and local Fire Island officials gather to assess a plan for debris removal. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment te...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Fire Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Family ^ Engineers ... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers Kathy Massof and Pat Becker are conducting a Follow-up Contact and Damage Assessment visit. Red Cross is an important FEMA partner in helping Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers Kathy Massof and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: Red Cross home visit recovery damage assessment IA ^ Rec... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 --  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agenc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form of shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumber...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers Kathy Massof and Pat Becker are conducting a Follow-up Contact and Damage Assessment visit. Red Cross is an important FEMA partner in helping Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers Kathy Massof and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: Red Cross home visit damage assessment recovery Individu... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy struck the New York City area on October 29, 2012, it knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of residents.  At local disaster recovery centers set-up around the city, FEMA has set up cell phone charging stations so residents could charge their phones, allowing them to talk to friends and loved ones, as well as conduct business.  Walt Jennings/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy struck the Ne...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Parsons, W.Va., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Bo Wilkinson, a FEMA infrastructure specialist, photographs downed trees in West Virginia's Tucker County as part of his preliminary damage assessment. FEMA works with state and local officials to collect damage data resulting from Hurricane Sandy that brought deep snow, heavy rain, and high winds to the area. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Parsons, W.Va., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Bo Wilkinson, a FEMA infrastructure sp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: Parsons, WV Keywords: Debris ^ Preliminary Damage Assessment ^ infrastructure ^ ... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, talks to Surge capacity force volunteer Peter Zarella at the registration of the  Disaster Recovery Center at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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

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

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Stella Okah, an Applicant Services Specialist at the Norwalk Disaster Recovery Center,talks with FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate. The Administrator came to Connecticut to see first-hand the damage and to hear FEMA employees' thoughts and advice. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Stella Okah, an Applicant Services Sp...

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

Milford, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate tours the damaged areas of Milford with local officials.  The Administrator came to Connecticut to see first-hand the damage to homes and property. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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

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

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on it's first day of operation, FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialists Anitra Wade and Fred Bell assist a Hurricane Sandy survivor.  DRC's provide many disaster services at one location.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Reco...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: DRC IA interview Hurricane Sandy ^ DRC ^ IA ^ hurricane ... More

Nassau County, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA officials tour Nassau and Suffolk Counties by helicopter to coordinate recovery efforts  after Hurricane Sandy. Following the hurricane, a nor'easter struck the area causing more power outages and additional flooding. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Nassau County, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA officials tour Nassau and Su...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Nassau County, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ home... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 12, 2012 -- Jessica Smith, FEMA's Director of External Affairs in the FEMA Studio. FEMA/Aaron Skolnik

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 12, 2012 -- Jessica Smith, FEMA's Director of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Jessica Smith - Official Portrait Production Date: 01/12/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 12, 2012 -- Jessica Smith, FEMA's Director of External Affairs ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Elizabeth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Administrator with FEMA's Office of Response and Recovery, addresses nearly 300 attendees at the National Disaster Recovery Framework event held at Utah's Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel. The meeting brought together federal, state and local participants to discuss long-term disaster recovery issues. FEMA photo by Cynthia Hunter

Emergency Planning and Security - Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Elizabeth Zimmerman speaks at National Disaster Recovery Framework in Utah Production Date: 01/18/2012 Caption: Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Elizabet... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Nichole Dunn, Deputy Mayor for Salt Lake County, gives opening remarks at FEMA Region VIII's National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) event held Jan. 18 at Utah's Salt Lake City Marriott University Park Hotel. The meeting brought together federal, state and local partners to discuss long-term disaster recovery issues. FEMA photo by Cynthia Hunter

Emergency Planning and Security - Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Dep. Mayor Nichole Dunn addresses National Disaster Recovery Framework Production Date: 01/18/2012 Caption: Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 18, 2012 -- Nichole Dunn... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Hannah Vick and FEMA Media Specialist John Saggese confer in an area affected by the deadly February tornado in Saline County. They are here as part of the joint federal, State, and local Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams which are going door to door here today. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- FEMA Exte...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Officer and Media Specialist in Saline Co Production Date: 03/05/2012 Caption: Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- FEMA External Affairs ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Denton, Texas, April 4, 2012 --Billy Rhodes, member of the FEMA Region 6 Planning staff, briefs Regional Command and general staff on the tornadoes that struck the Dallas Fort Worth area on April 3. The briefing was held in the Regional Coordination Center Conference Room. FEMA/Earl Armstrong.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Denton, Texas, April 4, 2012 --Billy Rhodes, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Regional Response Coordination Center in Texas Production Date: 04/04/2012 Caption: Denton, Texas, April 4, 2012 --Billy Rhodes, member of the FEMA Region 6 Pl... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , April 30, 2012 -- Congressman Chris Gibson, R-N. Y. , speaks with representatives from FEMA along with state and local officials during a Prattsville Recovery Executive Meeting on the towns recovery efforts. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State,Tribal and local governments as they respond with recovery efforts. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , April 30, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Prattsville NY Recovery Meeting Production Date: 04/30/2012 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , April 30, 2012 -- Congressman Chris Gibson, R-N. Y. , speaks with rep... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Denton, Texas, May 10, 2012 -- Acting Regional Administrator Tony Robinson (center) speaks with BG Thomas Kula (L) and MG John Peabody (R) of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Region 6 portion of the nationwide USACE/FEMA Senior Leadership Seminar. Earl Armstrong/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Denton, Texas, May 10, 2012 -- Actin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Senior Leaders Seminar Production Date: 05/10/2012 Caption: Denton, Texas, May 10, 2012 -- Acting Regional Administrator Tony Robinson (center) speaks with BG ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, May 15, 2012 -- Region 6 Dep. Federal Preparedness Coordinator, Randy Meshell, gives a presentation on Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment during the Third Annual FEMA Region 6 Preparedness Workshop. FEMA/ Earl Armstrong

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, May 15, 2012 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Production Date: 05/15/2012 Caption: San Antonio, Texas, May 15, 2012 -- Region 6 Dep. Federal Preparedness Co... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, May 16, 2012 -- Julie Martinez, of Texas Citizen Corps, discussed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training during the Third Annual FEMA R6 Preparedness Workshop. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Emergency Planning and Security - San Antonio, Texas, May 16, 2012 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Third Annual FEMA Region 6 Preparedness Workshop Production Date: 05/16/2012 Caption: San Antonio, Texas, May 16, 2012 -- Julie Martinez, of Texas Citizen Corp... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Denver, Colo. , June 12, 2012 -- FEMA Region VIII Reservists participate in a national video teleconference webcast at the Denver Regional Office to learn more about the new Reservist Program application and selection process. Photo by Cynthia Hunter/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Denver, Colo. , June 12, 2012 -- FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region VIII Reservists Watch National Webcast Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Denver, Colo. , June 12, 2012 -- FEMA Region VIII Reservists participat... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Denver, Colo. , June 12, 2012 -- FEMA Region VIII Reservists participate in a national video teleconference webcast at the Denver Regional Office to learn more about the new Reservist Program application and selection process. Photo by Cynthia Hunter/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Denver, Colo. , June 12, 2012 -- FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region VIII Reservists Watch National Webcast Production Date: 06/12/2012 Caption: Denver, Colo. , June 12, 2012 -- FEMA Region VIII Reservists participat... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Winter Haven, Fla. , June 29, 2012 -- FEMA IA Preliminary Damage Assessment Specialist Gerald Harfoot, Polk County Emergency Management Agency Director Pete McNalley, and State Emergency Response Team IA Specialist Lanie Hulette do IA PDA's here today. Federal, state, and local teams such as this are determining extent of Tropical Storm Debby damage as a prerequisite to the state requesting federal disaster assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Winter ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Teams Inspects Florida Storm Damage Production Date: 06/29/2012 Caption: Winter Haven, Fla. , June 29, 2012 -- FEMA IA Preliminary Damage Assessment Spec... More

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