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Brick, N.J., March 6, 2013 -- Along the New Jersey shore in Brick, a high wall of sand dunes was constructed in an attempt to protect homes from an incoming Nor'easter. The protective dunes that had graced the shore earlier were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in late October of last year.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Brick, N.J., March 6, 2013 -- Along the New Jersey shore in Brick, a h...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr Keywords: dunes ^ brick ^ Storm Preparation Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Di... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting personal property debris removal from the more than 100 homes destroyed by fires in Breezy Point, NY during Hurricane Sandy. Operations are being conducted overnight to expedite the cleanup work and to minimize construction-related traffic delays. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Separating debris from the sand remains a priority at the Sands Atlantic Beach as they work to repair damage from Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Separating debris from the sand...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Atlantic Beach, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Atlantic ... More

Mantoloking, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- This home, knocked off it's foundation during Hurricane Sandy, has been salvaged and elevated as part of the recovery process. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist disaster victims. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., March 14, 2013 -- This home, knocked off it's found...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Elevation ^ New Jersey ^ hurric... More

Manalapan, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- Measurements are taken by John Tamaritz and Aidan Ferris of FEMA Corps to determine if the size requirement is met for reimbursement by FEMA for stump removal on public lands. FEMA will pay reasonable costs for removal of debris on public property within approved guidelines. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Manalapan, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- Measurements are taken by John Tamar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Manalapan, NJ Keywords: Debris ^ Public Assistance ^ FEMA Corps Disasters: New Jer... More

Mantoloking, N.J., March 15, 2013 -- The operator of this boat utilizes sonar to locate debris on the bay floor, so that contractors can recover items left from the destruction wracked by Sandy. Salvage boats are then available to bring it to shore for disposal.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., March 15, 2013 -- The operator of this boat utilize...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Debris ^ Public Assistance ^ Mantoloking Disa... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., June 21, 2013 -- Celebrity guests, Yasmin Richard and Chef G. Garvin, host a food show at the Seaside Heights Beach Party that celebrates the completion of the Seaside Heights boardwalk reconstruction after months of repairs. Boardwalk reconstruction was partially funded by FEMA. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., June 21, 2013 -- Celebrity guests, Yasmin Richa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuildin... More

Belmar, N.J., May 22, 2013 --Gov. Christie shakes hands with Belmar Mayor Matthew Doherty joined by Sen. Robert Menendez (right) at the ribbon cutting for the new Belmar boardwalk after Hurricane Sandy destroyed it. Gov. Christie is expected to attend other opening dedications along the shore to spread the message of the Jersey shore coming back for summer. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., May 22, 2013 --Gov. Christie shakes hands with Belmar Ma...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Belmar, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ ribbo... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Residents of the City of Long Beach watch as the last piles of debris from Hurricane Sandy are sorted for removal. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 -- Residents of the City of Long Beach...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Long Beach ^ hurric... More

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 18, 2013 --An Atlantic Highlands home, damaged by Hurricane Sandy, is in the process of being elevated as part of mitigation efforts after last fall's storm. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 18, 2013 --An Atlantic Highlands home, ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Atlantic Highlands, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ... More

Hazlet, N.J., July 27, 2013 -- A homeowner discusses storm preparation and prevention with Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation specialist Mark Rollins and External Affairs specialist Art Goetz at the Home Depot Hurricane Workshop in Hazlet, New Jersey. The multi-state event shares information on how to prepare for storms like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Hazlet, N.J., July 27, 2013 -- A homeowner discusses storm preparation...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Hazlet, NJ Keywords: New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ hazlet ^ home depot preparedn... More

Belmar, N.J., March 3, 2013 -- Monmouth County Firefighters participate in the Belmar St. Patrick's Day Parade stand firm through celebration introductions.  This parade not only celebrates Irish heritage but is also an example of how communities support each other after a disaster such as Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Belmar, N.J., March 3, 2013 -- Monmouth County Firefighters participat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Belmar, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Bronx, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2013 -- FEMA for Kids Community Relationship specialist Gia Galeano reads to students for the Reading Our Hearts Out Celebration at P.S. 96 in the Bronx, New York. FEMA for Kids is a program that is designed to educate children in disaster preparedness and the recovery process. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Bronx, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2013 -- FEMA for Kids Community Relationship spe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Bronx, NY Keywords: School ^ FEMA ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA for Kids ^ Bronx ... More

Normandy Beach, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 -- After Hurricane Sandy blew out the natural dunes protecting the coastal communities, heavy machinery is used to restore the beaches as an emergency protective measure against tidal surges from future storms. FEMA public assistance category A debris removal and category B emergency protective measures are implemented to fund the operation and rebuild the dunes. AdamDuBrowa/ FEMA

Normandy Beach, N.J., Jan. 17, 2013 -- After Hurricane Sandy blew out ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Normandy Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Construction crews finish elevating a home damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Elevating a house is an excellent method to mitigate against future damage because of flooding. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Construction crews finish elevating...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Home ^ Construction ^ Rebuild ^ House ^ Elevate Disaste... More

Long Branch, N.J., March 5, 2013 -- The hockey park at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch was wiped clean of the surrounding wall during the surge produced by Hurricane Sandy late last October. According to the park manager, the area may be utilized as a temporary parking lot until repairs can be made.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Long Branch, N.J., March 5, 2013 -- The hockey park at Seven President...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Long Branch, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Long Branch Disasters: New Jerse... More

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation will receive $2.4 million in funding, about 90% reimbursement, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for repairs to the 2-mile boardwalk. Work proceeded through the winter to repair the heavily damaged boardwalk at Jones Beach to get it ready for the summer season. The boardwalk officially reopened on Memorial Day weekend. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Jones Beach State Park, NY Keywords: Restoration ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ hurricane sand... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella visits the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, NY to attend meetings with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, FEMA partners and associates. Here she is looking at a map that shows food distribution points for people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella visits the FEMA Joint Field ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Ortley Beach, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 --  Construction worker repairs water main damaged by Sandy as part of infrastructure recovery for Ortley Beach. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Ortley Beach, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- Construction worker repairs water...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Ortley Beach, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Construction ^ Rebuild ^ hurricane sandy ^ ... More

Old Bridge, N.J., March 30, 2013 -- Fifteen Lambda Phi Epsilon chapters from the East Coast met at Rutgers University for their brotherhood week. Incorporated in the week was a community service project in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Over 60 members helped cleanup debris left by Hurricane Sandy on Cliffwood Way in the Laurence Harbor area

Old Bridge, N.J., March 30, 2013 -- Fifteen Lambda Phi Epsilon chapter...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Wendell Davis Jr City/State: Old Bridge, NJ Keywords: Hurricane Sandy Old Bridge New Jersey NJ region 2 r2 ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Hylan Boulevard business owners gathered to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and celebrate their resiliency and sense of community that helped them through the disaster. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Hylan Boulevard business owne...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ staten island ^ NY4085 ^ Hylan Bl... More

Ocean Grove, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- The damages to this structure are a total loss and will be demolished and removed from the property.  As the piles of debris accumulate it is sorted into piles for classification,  FEMA funds debris removal under Public Assistance Category A debris removal from the affected areas. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Ocean Grove, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- The damages to this structure are ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Ocean Grove, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Hackensack, N.J., June 12, 2013 -- A panel of speakers and participants from various professions and disciplines including FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Sandy recovery in New Jersey, Bill Vogel, engage in discussions at the Hurricane Sandy Critical Incident Debriefing in Fairleigh Dickinson University. The debriefing's ultimate goal is to identify strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned in the recovery efforts during and after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Hackensack, N.J., June 12, 2013 -- A panel of speakers and participant...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Hackensack, NJ Keywords: New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ Hackensack ^ fairleigh di... More

Staten Island, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro spoke to Hylan Boulevard business owners who gathered to observe the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy and celebrate their resiliency and sense of community that helped them through the disaster. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Staten Island Borough Preside...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ staten island ^ NY4085 ^ Hylan Bl... More

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Utility workers repair and replace sewer and water lines in an effort to restore utilities to homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy. While recovery is underway, Public Assistance measures category A debris removal and category F Public utilities are implemented to fund the work related to the hurricane.  Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Utility workers repair and replace...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation will receive $2.4 million in funding, about 90% reimbursement, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for repairs to the 2-mile boardwalk. Work proceeded through the winter to repair the heavily damaged boardwalk at Jones Beach to get it ready for the summer season. The boardwalk officially reopened on Memorial Day weekend. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Jones Beach State Park, NY Keywords: Restoration ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ hurricane sand... More

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and volunteers were honored at Citi Field during the pregame ceremony for Mets opening day.  More than 500 first responders to Hurricane Sandy lined up on the field for the national anthem, including FEMA representatives, police, firefighters, military personnel and Habitat for Humanity volunteers.  Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, gives an Emergency Management presentation to students and faculty at The Louis Armstrong Middle School - IS 227Q in Flushing, New York. Mr. Bryne shows a FEMA emergency response video and conducts a question and answer session, covering topics from the Hurricane Sandy response by FEMA, to what it was like working as a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) and growing up in New York with a family dedicated to public service. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Normandy Beach, N.J., Sep. 4, 2013 -- A construction worker sifts debris from sand as part of Camp Osborne's demolition project after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is sponsoring the debris removal cost in this neighborhood. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Normandy Beach, N.J., Sep. 4, 2013 -- A construction worker sifts debr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Normandy Beach, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ rebuilding ^ chadwick beach ^ camp osborn... More

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

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

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Sea Bright beach bathhouses under construction after Hurricane Sandy demolished them. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Sea Bright beach bathhouses under co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Construction ^ beach recovery ^ bathhouse Di... More

Manasquan, N.J., March 15, 2013 -- Several homes on 1st Avenue in Manasquan are having utilities disconnected, in preparation for demolition, after having received extreme damage from Hurricane Sandy.  According to the workmen on site, this home will be replaced with a modular home as will several others in the neighborhood.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Manasquan, N.J., March 15, 2013 -- Several homes on 1st Avenue in Mana...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Manasquan, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Utilities ^ hurricane sandy ^ Manasquan Disaste... More

Manchac, La., Feb. 11, 2013 --  Middendorf's Seafood stands ready for business in Manchac, Tangipahoa Parish. Hurricane Isaac left several feet of water in the building during the Aug 29th storm; six months after cleaning and restoring, the local icon has resumed normal operations. FEMA/Mike Moore

Manchac, La., Feb. 11, 2013 -- Middendorf's Seafood stands ready for ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Mike Moore City/State: Manchac, LA Keywords: Louisiana Manchac Lake Pontchartrain Hurricane Isaac ^ Louisia... More

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 22, 2013 -- This residence is due for demolition after Hurricane Sandy devastated this mobile home parking lot. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Holgate, N.J., Feb. 22, 2013 -- This residence is due for demolition a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Holgate, NJ Keywords: U.S. holgate new jersey north america united states hurrica... More

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Workers install a section of a helical pile. The piles will be set at a depth of 21 feet. Steel reinforced concrete pillars will then be set on top of the piles to support the house.. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Freeport, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ Flooding ^ House ^ FEMA ^ hurric... More

Freehold, N.J., Jan. 27, 2013 -- In Freehold, NJ, new front steps and an entry have been attached to a Temporary Housing Unit (THU) provided by FEMA for use by a family displaced by Hurricane Sandy. THU's are administered through FEMA's direct housing program. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Freehold, N.J., Jan. 27, 2013 -- In Freehold, NJ, new front steps and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Freehold, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Individual assistance ^ direct housing program ^ ... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- FEMA officials assess Juanita Moore's home for the STEP Program. The FEMA STEP program assists homeowners returning to their homes which have been damaged by a distaster. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- FEMA officials assess Juanita Moore'...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Housing Power Repair Shelter recovery ^ Repair ^ Recover... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. Some of the workers who built the boardwalk were on hand for the ceremony. From left to right, Matt Laub , Ned Quane, Byron Holland, and Mike O'Connor. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., April 18, 2013 -- North of Seaside Heights, replenishment of the beach is underway. Many areas along the New Jersey Shore are rebuilding dunes after Hurricane Sandy destroyed most of them.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., April 18, 2013 -- North of Seaside Heights, rep...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Seaside Heights Disaste... More

Queens, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for New York, Willie Nunn, addresses the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff to introduce himself and update the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Offi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ All Hands Meeting ^ NY... More

New Orleans, La., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Archaeologists under contract to the Federal Emergency Management Agency survey land near Bayou St. John in New Orleans. The team discovered artifacts related to pre-historic and historic occupations along the bayou. This information was uncovered during a recent archaeological study funded under the HMGP program. Photo by Lillie Long/FEMA

New Orleans, La., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Archaeologists under contract to th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: New Orleans, LA Keywords: Katrina EHP HMGP ^ Katrina ^ EHP ^ HMGP Disasters: ... More

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Joseph Nimmich, FEMA's Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery (ORR), met with members of FEMA Corps during a visit to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) for an update on Hurricane Sandy's recovery process, and to update the FEMA staff on new policies and procedures.  K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Joseph Nimmich, FEMA's Associate Administ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ All Hands Meeti... More

Long Beach, N.Y., July 26, 2013 -- The storm surge from Hurricane Sandy left behind several feet of sand in the streets of Long Beach. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., July 26, 2013 -- The storm surge from Hurricane Sand...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm Categorie... More

South Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Representatives from both private and public sectors work together, to determine whether an item requiring removal from a public area would be considered debris or salvageable material. FEMA's Public Assistance Program may provide monetary reimbursement to qualified applicants for clean-up from Hurricane Sandy.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

South Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Representatives from both private...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: South Amboy, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Debris ^ hurricane sandy ^ salvage ^ Publice A... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting personal property debris removal from the more than 100 homes destroyed by fires in Breezy Point, NY during Hurricane Sandy. Operations are being conducted overnight to expedite the cleanup work and to minimize construction-related traffic delays. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ hurricane sandy ^ clean up ^ Debris r... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- Scattered debris and detritus are all that remain of the homes of disaster survivors on Kissam Ave. on Staten Island following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy on October 29, 2012. FEMA assists disaster survivors (e.g. temporary housing, individual assistance, public assistance) following catastrophic events like Hurricane Sandy in tandem with efforts of state and local governments. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- Scattered debris and detritus are...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Surge ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ^ Debris ^ New York... More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan discusses grants and buyouts for hurricane-prone neighborhoods. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ grants ^ Government officials ^ press confere... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- FEMA officials assess a home for the STEP Program. The STEP Program helps people in disasters get back into their homes quickly and safely. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- FEMA officials assess a home for the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Housing Power Repair Shelter recovery ^ Repair ^ Recover... More

Monmouth County, N.J., Jan. 28, 2013 -- Boxes containing furniture components are moved into renovated units at Fort Monmouth in preparation for occupancy.  Temporary housing units for some of the survivors displaced by Hurricane Sandy in late October 2012 are handled within FEMA's direct housing program. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Monmouth County, N.J., Jan. 28, 2013 -- Boxes containing furniture com...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr Keywords: Recovery ^ Housing ^ FEMA ^ IA ^ Fort Monmouth ^ displaced survivors ^ direct housing ... More

Maple Shade, N.J., May 17, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members listen to an orientation session for members of the Junior Human Relations Commission before they present a program on disaster preparedness and emergency management information. The Camden City Public Schools began the Commission approximately seven years ago for students in grade levels six through 12. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Maple Shade, N.J., May 17, 2013 -- FEMA Corps members listen to an ori...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Maple Shade, NJ Keywords: FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Maple Shade ^ Special Even... More

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

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

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

Bronx, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2013 -- Students in the Bronx, New York, take part in learning about natural disasters and preparedness during a FEMA For Kids presentation at MARC Academy and Family Center. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria /FEMA

Bronx, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2013 -- Students in the Bronx, New York, take pa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Bronx, NY Keywords: School ^ Hurricane ^ Kids ^ FEMA ^ sandy ^ learn ^ New Yor... More

New York City, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2013 -- Over 30 members of the New York National Guard walked door-to-door in New York to assist the survivors of Hurricane Sandy. National Guardsmen Specialist Jones of the HSC642-ASB unit, and Specialist Pimiental, Bravo Company 642 AB, took part in Operation "Task Force Sandy" by walking along Pioneer Street in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn. Members of their unit are working in the area completing ΓÇ£wellness checks,ΓÇ¥ to see if citizens have electricity and heat. Resident with electricity but no heat, are provided a portable heater.  Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2013 -- Over 30 members of the New York N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA... More

Bensalem, Pa., Aug. 1, 2013 -- FEMA staff joins with Home Depot to educate people on the importance of preparedness during a Hurricane Preparedness Workshop

Bensalem, Pa., Aug. 1, 2013 -- FEMA staff joins with Home Depot to edu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Peter Herrick, Jr. City/State: Bensalem, PA Keywords: Preparedness ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Outreach ^ Workshop... More

Sea Girt, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy's storm surge penetrated several boardwalks washing them away and there are several missing sections up and down the State's shorelines. FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations.  Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Sea Girt, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy's storm surge penetra...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Sea Girt, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Lincroft, N.J., Feb. 12, 2013 -- Jeanne Heisler, Governor Affairs Representative, offers insight to problems in the aid application process. The Insurance Industry Roundtable discussion hopes to streamline Hurricane Sandy assistance in government recovery programs. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Lincroft, N.J., Feb. 12, 2013 -- Jeanne Heisler, Governor Affairs Repr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Lincroft, NJ Keywords: Federal ^ Roundtable ^ hurricane sandy ^ meeting ^ hurrica... More

Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2013 -- Jack Dangermond, ESRI CEO (R) presents the 2013 "Making a Difference" award to Christopher Vaughan, FEMA Geospatial Information Officer and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate. The award is presented to the FEMA Geospatial community for their efforts and contributions during Hurricane Sandy. FEMA/Aaron Skolnik

Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2013 -- Jack Dangermond, ESRI CEO (R) prese...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Aaron Skolnik City/State: Washington, DC Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: Ceremony Pho... More

New Orleans, La., December 4, 2013 -- FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson joins city of New Orleans Mayor Landrieu, Housing Authority of New Orleans Administrative Receiver David Gilmore and other officials in cutting the ribbon on HANO's Columbia Parc Senior Residences. FEMA provided more than $10.7 million in Katrina funding toward the recovery of the St. Bernard Housing Development site in New Orleans' Gentilly neighborhood. Jenny Campora/FEMA

New Orleans, La., December 4, 2013 -- FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kristy Christiansen Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane katrina Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603)... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Freeport, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ Flooding ^ House ^ FEMA ^ hurric... More

Harvey Cedars, N.J., July 31, 2013 -- Pipes are assembled as part of the dredging operation is underway to replenish the beaches and the dunes of Long Beach Island after Superstorm Sandy eroded them last fall. The project is part of the Army Corps of Engineers' Flood and Coastal Damage Reduction Program, funded by the Sandy Relief Act. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Harvey Cedars, N.J., July 31, 2013 -- Pipes are assembled as part of t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Harvey Cedars, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ harvey ce... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., June 26, 2013 -- FEMA is on hand to provide flood plain management information to Staten Island residents during NYC Rebuild's "Build it Back" Staten Island South Shore Open House Forum. FEMA mitigation teams are collaborating with the NYC Recovery group's efforts to inform and assist homeowners seeking to repair and rebuild their homes in a more resilient way in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., June 26, 2013 -- FEMA is on hand to provide flood...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types:... More

Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., April 24, 2013 -- A seasonal restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, Red's Lobster Pot, had to delay its' normal opening date by one month due to damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy in late October of last year.  The family owned business has been serving fresh seafood to locals and visitors for twenty years at their dock-front location.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., April 24, 2013 -- A seasonal restaurant in...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Point Pleasant Beac... More

New Orleans, La., Sep. 16, 2013 -- The Archdiocese of New Orleans recently dedicated the new multipurpose building at the Resurrection of our Lord School. After Hurricane Katrina inundated the area with 6-7 feet of floodwaters, FEMA funded $4 million to the multipurpose building alternate project. Ryan Mast/FEMA

New Orleans, La., Sep. 16, 2013 -- The Archdiocese of New Orleans rece...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard City/State: New Orleans, LA Keywords: hurricane katrina ^ New Orleans schools ^ Archdioces... More

Union Beach, N.J., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Post Hurricane Sandy, this Union Beach New Jersey home is using mitigation to prepare for the future by raising the home eight feet above street level. FEMA photo by Wendell A. Davis Jr

Union Beach, N.J., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Post Hurricane Sandy, this Union Be...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Wendell Davis Jr City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Hurricane ^ sandy ^ New Jersey ^ NJ ^ r... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2013 -- Private Sector plays a vital role to FEMA and survivors. The registration message has been multiplied through displays in Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, taxicabs, ferries, movie theaters and bus stops

New York, N.Y., Jan. 2, 2013 -- Private Sector plays a vital role to F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hur... More

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at the home of Daniel Ehrick (center) to announce a new home elevation program. New York State will provide $300 million to elevate more than 6,000 homes on Long Island that lie in the 100-year flood plain to prevent damage from future storms. Also attending were Director of the Governor Office of Storm Recovery Jamie Rubin (far left) and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-30 11:08:46 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Cuomo ^ Daniel Ehrick ^ FEMA ^ Freeport ^ governor ^ house elevation ^ hurricane sa... More

New York, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2014—FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate (center) and from left, FEMA Region II Administrator Jerome Hatfield, NY Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph J. Esposito, American Red Cross Greater NY Region CEO Josh Lockwood and Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of the Ad Council speak at the kickoff of the 11th Annual National Preparedness month in Herald Square. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2014—FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate (center)...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-05 14:19:10 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Craig Fugate ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ Herald Square ^ Jerome Hatfield ^ Joseph J. Espo... More

New York, N.Y., April 30, 2014 -- FEMA Region II Administrator Jerome Hatfield meets with students from the Urban Assembly School for Emergency Management. The students were at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to survey commuters on disaster preparedness. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., April 30, 2014 -- FEMA Region II Administrator Jerome ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-30 10:47:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

New Orleans, La. February 25, 2014 -- FEMA joined the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office at a media event commemorating the removal of temporary tents from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014. To date, FEMA has funded approximately $130 million for construction of the Templeman III, Templeman IV and the Intake Processing Center permanent facilities

New Orleans, La. February 25, 2014 -- FEMA joined the Orleans Parish S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kristy Christiansen Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Sto... More

A house that has been destroyed by a pile of rocks. Caribbean storm tropical.

A house that has been destroyed by a pile of rocks. Caribbean storm tr...

A house destroyed by person / A house with a broken door and a pile of rubble public domain stock photo.

In response to Hurricane Barry, the 249th Engineer

In response to Hurricane Barry, the 249th Engineer

In response to Hurricane Barry, the 249th Engineer Battalion Prime Power received the FEMA directed mission assignment to conduct assessments of critical public facilities, July 15, 2019. The U.S. Army Corps of... More

A Belgian Army NH90 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile

A Belgian Army NH90 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile

A Belgian Army NH90 Eurocopter with the 1st Wing Mobile Air Operation Team, moves into position during a fast-rope training exercise at Libreville, Gabon, Nov. 20, 2019. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct cri... More

Cots laid out in preparation for hurricane Dorian in

Cots laid out in preparation for hurricane Dorian in

Cots laid out in preparation for hurricane Dorian in the Marine Dome at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 5, 2019. The Marine Dome opened Sept. 5, at 9 a.m., to provide shelter for an... More

Fork lift operator Army Spc. Alison Amaro of the Puerto

Fork lift operator Army Spc. Alison Amaro of the Puerto

Fork lift operator Army Spc. Alison Amaro of the Puerto Rico National Guard unloads a delivery of cots from a truck to hurricane-proof housing.

Puerto Rico National Guard Chief of Staff, Col. Victor

Puerto Rico National Guard Chief of Staff, Col. Victor

Puerto Rico National Guard Chief of Staff, Col. Victor Perez, greets Puerto Rico Governor, Luis G. Fortuño, as he arrives to survey damage caused by Tropical Storm Irene in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , Nov. 9, 2008 --DHS Sec, Janet Napolitano, W. Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator(r)and via video, NOAA National Hurricane Center Director, Bill Read discussed the need for all citizens to be prepared at  a press conference in the FEMA HQ. They discussed the current status of Hurricane Irene while encouraging residents to prepare for potential power outages and other disaster-related issues.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , Nov. 9, 2008...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Press Conference on Hurricane Irene Production Date: 11/09/2008 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Nov. 9, 2008 --DHS Sec, Janet Napolitano, W. Craig Fugate, FE... More

Coastal Storm ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , August 26, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate briefs DHS Secretary, Janet Napolitano on the pre-staging of supplies, materials and personnel along the east coast, in preparation of Hurricane Irene.  Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

Coastal Storm ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , August ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Barry Bahler taken on 08/26/2011 in District of Columbia Production Date: 08/26/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , August 26, 2011 -- FEMA Adminis... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - D. C. , August 27, 2011 -- Washington, DC, August 27, 2011 -- DHS Secretary, Janet Napolitano answers a question on preparedness, during a tele-conference with President Obama and FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate, at FEMA Headquarters.  Photo by Barry Bahler/DHS

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - D. C. , August 27, 2011 -- Washington, DC, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane preparedness discussed during a tele-conference with President Obama Production Date: 08/27/2011 Caption: D. C. , August 27, 2011 -- Washington, DC, ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, (blue shirt) speaks to members of the press regarding the various types of assistance available from FEMA following a presidential declaration.  Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials.  President Obama issued a major disaster delcaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Dep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deparment of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Visits Areas Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , Sept... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, (blue shirt) listens while Mayor April Capone, speaks about the situation in East Haven.  Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials.  President Obama issued a major disaster delcaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene.  Also picutred are US Senator Richard Blumentahal, left, US Senator Joseph Lieberman, center, and US Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and local first responders.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Dep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deparment of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Visits Areas Impacted by Tropical Storm Irene Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , Sept... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, center, is briefed by  Don Boyce, FEMA Regional Administrator for Region 1, left, and Stephen M. De Blasio, Sr. , FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer , right, during a visit to areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene.  Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials.  President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 --Dep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Speaks with FEMA Representatives Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 201... More

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

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

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

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA representatives and the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided registration information during a town hall meeting to a Muslim community in Brighton Beach.  Residents affected by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA.  Photo by Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA representatives and the Sm...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Red Cross personnel help survivors at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Staten Island to help those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA and the SBA are also at the DRC to help with disaster assistance registration.  FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Red Cross personnel help survivo...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino speaks at a briefing with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, with local officials and FEMA officials at Susan Wagner high school.  The shelter is set up to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Typ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, left, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, second from right, speak to local residents at a shelter set up at Susan Wagner high school.  The shelter is set up to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Staten Island, NY Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: DHS l... More

Bethpage, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, United States Senator Charles Schumer and member of Federal Coordinating Officers Mark Navaua, discuss response to Hurricane Sandy in the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Bethpage, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 --Department of Homeland Security Secreta...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Bethpage, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 --(Left to Right) Governor of Connecticut Dan Patrick Malloy,  Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, United States Senator Joe Lieberman listen to reports from federal, state and local officials following Hurricane Sandy.  Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 --(Left to Right) Governor of Connecti...

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

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Brian Robbins, owner of Cornell Paper and Box Company, Inc., stands next to his business which abuts Upper New York Bay.  Robbins took the initiative to mitigate  his property by building a stone wall to protect his property from storm surge.  Although Robbins building was flooded due to Hurricane Sandy, he said that without the mitigation steps, he would have lost his whole building.  Business impacted by the storm may contact the Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans at all New York State/FEMA disaster recovery centers and 18 SBA business recovery centers. To locate the nearest business recovery center, visit www.sba.gov or  call 800-659-2955 (TTY 800-877-8339). Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via SBA's secure website at https://DisasterLoan.SBA.gov/ELA.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Brian Robbins, owner of Cornell Paper ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano receives a briefing on recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy during a visit to FEMA's New York Joint Field Office. Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn briefs Secretary Napolitano. Since Hurricane Sandy hit New York Oct. 29, 2012, FEMA has provided more than $6.4 billion in assistance to help New York recover. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security Secreta...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coasta... More

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano met with FEMA's senior staff at the New York Joint Field Office where she received an update on Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Hurricane Sandy hit New York Oct. 29, 2012. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 23, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security Secreta...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coasta... More

New York, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shaun Donovan, met with Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) executives  at Bellevue Hospital to discuss repair work taking place in a number of New York City Hospitals damaged during Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --Department of Homeland Security Secret...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Bellevue Hospital FEMA HHC Hurricane Sandy Janet Napolita... More

Cyclone damage to the Newmarket Hotel, Cairns - March 1918

Cyclone damage to the Newmarket Hotel, Cairns - March 1918

"I originally joined Flickr to dedicate and share on my photostream vintage photographs taken by Henry William Mobsby F.R.G.S., F.R.S.A. (1860-1933) who was my husband's great great uncle... He was an Englishma... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Margaretville, N. Y. , September 4, 2011 -- The National Guard and volunteers came to help residents remove mud, and salvage belongings from homes ruined by floodwaters on "Labor for Your Neighbor" weekend events. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the damge caused by Hurricane Irene. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Margaretville, N. Y. , September 4, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: "Labor for Your Neighbor" Weekend Event at Margaretville Production Date: 09/04/2011 Caption: Margaretville, N. Y. , September 4, 2011 -- The National Guard an... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Edingburg, Texas, August 19, 2010 -- At the Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialists(left) Sylvia Gonzalez, Sheila Erazo and Nilsa Cortijo Del Valle get ready to assist Disaster Survivors as Disaster Recovery Center opens for the first day.  FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Edingburg, Texas, August 19, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA recovery specialists in Texas Production Date: 08/19/2010 Caption: Edingburg, Texas, August 19, 2010 -- At the Hidalgo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Mission, Texas, September 14, 2010 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist,Sherri Stoecker, suggests a parent takes a  publication for his kid about preparedness that would be helpful to educate the kids about natural and man-made disasters. FEMA in partnership with Home Depot and other home improvement centers offer these workshops at the stores to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Mission, Texas, September 14, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation booth in Texas Production Date: 09/14/2010 Caption: Mission, Texas, September 14, 2010 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist,Sherri Stoecker, ... More

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