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Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri discusses the needs of the flood evacuees with Hope Presbyterian Shelter Manager, Lesa Joyner. The Hope Shelter is also the site for the first Disaster Recovery Center. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1979-TN Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri discusses the needs of the flood More

Washington, D. C. , September 27, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino speaks with members of the private sector during a meting at FEMA headquarters. To his right is Elizabeth Zimmerman FEMA Assistant Administrator of the Recovery Directorate. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino at private sector meeting at FEMA HQ Production Date: 09/27/2010 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 27, 2010 -- FE More

Emergency Planning and Security - Denver, Colo. , December 14, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino speaks at the UASI conference in Downtown Denver. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: UASI Conference Production Date: 12/14/2010 Caption: Denver, Colo. , December 14, 2010 -- FEMA's Deputy Administrator Richard Serino speaks at the UASI confere More

Oakland, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 -- Nancy Ward, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX Regional Administrator, responds to questions from audience members during the 2011 Public Private Regional Leadership Confernence. Coordination and collaboration with the private sector in one of the key components to a whole community approach to disaster preparedness

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Cummings City/State: Oakland, CA Categories: FEMA Event ^ Private Sector Photographs Relating to Di More

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , May 18, 2011 -- Former NFL Player Gary Burley and Marguerita Lance of FEMA's Private Sector Division discuss final details before making a Public Service Announcement for FEMA. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

The original database describes this as: Title: NFL Player's team with FEMA in Alabama Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Pratt City, Ala. , May 18, 2011 -- Former NFL Player Gary Burley and Marguerita Lan More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Bonnie Hanchett presents Lowe's Store Manager Steven Gray with a certificate of appreciation for providing the materials to construct the' DAWG HAUS', the acronym for a portable tornado-resistant demonstration structure. The structure is a visual example of everyday construction techniques and materials that can reduce the damage of high winds. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

The original database describes this as: Title: Partnering With The Private Sector Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- FEMA mitigation specialist Bonnie Hanchett presents More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- A FEMA mitigation specialist and Lowe's Store Manager Steven Gray review the plans for a ' DAWG HAUS' demonstration, which is the acronym for a building method that helps structures withstand high winds. FEMA works with the private sector to get resources out to disaster survivors as they continue to rebuild their homes and businesses. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado-resistant building demonstration Production Date: 06/10/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 10, 2011 -- A FEMA mitigation specialist and Lowe's Store More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 1, 2011 -- Local businesses in Minot are displaying information for residents on how to register for assistance. FEMA's private sector division collaborates with the business community, including them in the response and recovery process. Brian Hvinden/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Assistance Message Production Date: 07/01/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 1, 2011 -- Local businesses in Minot are displaying information for reside More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Davis Starrett (left) owner of the Medicine Shoppe, meets with Dan Stoneking, director of FEMA's private sector division. The Medicine Shoppe store was able to reopen in a new location just six days after the tornado through working together with community partners, friends and their insurance company.

The original database describes this as: Title: Private Sector Recovery at Medicine Shoppe Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Davis Starrett (left) owner of the Medicine Sh More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Branford, Conn. , August 31, 2011 -- A gas station on Route 95 is closed due to loss of power from Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Local Business Impacted by Hurricane Irene Production Date: 08/31/2011 Caption: Branford, Conn. , August 31, 2011 -- A gas station on Route 95 is closed due to More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cobleskill, N. Y. , September 3, 2011 -- The Tide mobile washing van made their services available to the folks in Schoharie County after Hurricane Irene. Residents drop their clothes off and return the next day to pick up clean folded laundry. This is one way that the private sector assists disaster survivors. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

The original database describes this as: Title: Tide Comes to Schoharie County Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: Cobleskill, N. Y. , September 3, 2011 -- The Tide mobile washing van made their services av More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Nash County, N. C. , October 11, 2011 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialist Herman Price talks to attendees at the Nash Community College Small Business Center Business Expo. FEMA reaches out to survivors in the damaged communities through many different outlets. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA at the Nash County Small Business Expo Production Date: 10/11/2011 Caption: Nash County, N. C. , October 11, 2011 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialist Herman P More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Nash County, N. C. , October 11, 2011 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialist Michelle Valente talks to an attendee at the Nash Community College Small Business Center Business Expo. FEMA reaches out to storm victims in the damaged communities through many different outlets. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Hazard Mitigation at Nash County Expo Production Date: 10/11/2011 Caption: Nash County, N. C. , October 11, 2011 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialist Michelle More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Florence Chung, Senior Business Partner, Western U. S. Region, for Target stores, addresses an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public/Private Sector Partnerships Conference Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Florence Chung, Senior Business Partne More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Specialist, addresses an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Private Sector Partnerships; What's in it for Us? Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX P More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- A panel of private sector experts addresses an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. From left to right are, Jim Turner, Private Sector Specialist, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, Barbara Anderson, Orfalea Foundation and Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Specialist. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: First Ever Public/Private Partnerships Conference Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- A panel of private sector experts More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Specialist, introduces Jim Turner, San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Private Sector Specialist and Barbara Anderson, Orfalea Foundation Member, to an audience of private sector participants on private sector engagement during disasters at the first ever FEMA Region IX Private Sector conference. The private sector plays an important role in helping communities respond and recover from disasters. Photo by Casey Deshong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Public/Private Sector Conference Speakers Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , October 26, 2011 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private S More

Trenton, N.J., Nov. 7, 2012 -- From left to right, David Robinson, FEMA Mission Support Business Associate Administrator and Peter J. Weise, Trenton Marriott Downtown, General Manager exchange cards in the temporary FEMA JFO in Trenton, NJ. The hotel is providing space for FEMA and its' partners while recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy are taking place. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Trenton, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy response ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ More

N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --Federal Emergency Management Agency messages are currently being displayed on Madison Square Garden's Event display for thousands of residents to see as they pass the landmark venue during the busy holiday season following Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ New York City ^ registration ^ Radio City Mu More

Perth Amboy, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- A business owner looks at an information flyer at a Business Recovery Form held in Perth Amboy, NJ. FEMA and Small Business Administration provided information to business owners affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Perth Amboy, NJ Keywords: FEMA SBA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy PerthAmboy private s More

Perth Amboy, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Business owners attend a Business Recovery Form held in Perth Amboy, N.J. FEMA and the Small Business Administration provided information to business owners affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Perth Amboy, NJ Keywords: FEMA SBA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy private sector busin More

Beach Haven, N.J., Dec. 28, 2012 -- Construction workers rebuild a business damaged by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Beach Haven, NJ Keywords: Businesses Construction Debris Repair Workers rebuildin More

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Vans Shoes, a company known for its' trendy sneakers, provides free shoes to Hurricane Sandy residents in Toms River, NJ. Employees of the company said they felt compelled to assists residents in New Jersey affected by the recent storm. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Toms River, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy shoes private sector ^ private More

Newark, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Joe Girot, exchanges information with Pastor Norman Miles of Trinity Temple in preparation for a meeting with local area pastors. The meeting was arranged to discuss the best ways to help members of the community deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Newark, NJ Keywords: FEMA ^ meeting ^ pastors Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sand More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Restoration services are provided by private entities in Downtown Manhattan one month after the flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for State and Local Government based on their recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo More

Seaside Park, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- A FEMA Corp member checks to see if anyone is in a store in Seaside Park, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Park, NJ Keywords: FEMA Corps New Jersey Superstorm Sandy ^ FEMA Corps ^ Ne More

Newark, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 -- At the Trinity Temple, FEMA team member Donna Wingler prepares information regarding the Disaster Assistance registration process to give to her table mates Troy Levy and Carl Brewer. FEMA continues to work as a team with partners in the private sector as well as state and local governments and tribal entities to assist survivors in need. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr/FEMA City/State: Newark, NJ Keywords: disaster assistance ^ FEMA team. Disasters: New Jersey H More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --FEMA disaster assistance messages are currently being displayed on The Radio City Music Hall's poster displays for thousands of residents to see as they pass the historic theater during the busy holiday season following Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ New York City ^ registration More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- New York City Councilwoman and Chair of NYC Council's Committee on Small Business, Diana Reyna, speaks at a press conference held at One Girl Cookies, in Brooklyn, to promote support of businesses that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy, that are now reopen for business and holiday shopping. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, behind Reyna, launched the citywide campaign. Small businesses impacted by the storm are encouraged to apply with FEMA for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H More

Beach Haven, N.J., Dec. 28, 2012 -- Open signs are starting to appear on businesses in the barrier islands of New Jersey 2 months after Hurricane Sandy came through causing severe damage. FEMA is working to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Beach Haven, NJ Keywords: Business Open rebuilding recovery Sign ^ Recovery ^ Bus More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --Federal Emergency Management Agency messages are displayed on The Radio City Music Hall's poster displays for thousands of residents to see as they pass the historic theater during the busy holiday season following Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ New York City ^ registration More

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Home Depot is hosting FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialists at various locations to answer questions regarding building techniques that reduce potential for damage from future disasters. FEMA works in tandem with federal, state and local partners to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: West Long Branch, NJ Keywords: Hazard Mitigation Specialists ^ Home depot ^ future More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --Federal Emergency Management Agency messages are currently being displayed on Madison Square Garden's Event display for thousands of residents to see as they pass the landmark venue during the busy holiday season following Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ New York City ^ registration More

Oakland, Calif., April 4, 2012 -- Michael Cummings, FEMA Region IX Private Sector Liaison, facilitates a panel discussion with representatives from various sectors of business leaders speaking with multiple federal agencies involved in disaster response and recovery

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Cummings City/State: Oakland, CA Categories: FEMA Event ^ Private Sector Photographs Relating to Di More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --Federal Emergency Management Agency messages are currently being displayed on Madison Square Garden's Event display for thousands of residents to see as they pass the landmark venue during the busy holiday season following Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ New York City ^ registration More

Perth Amboy, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 --John D. Wilson Jr., FEMA Program Manager, Local Business Transition Team, holds a brochure that FEMA created to explain the relationship between FEMA and Private Industry at a Business Recovery Form held in Perth Amboy, N.J. FEMA and the Small Business Administration provided information to business owners affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Perth Amboy, NJ Keywords: FEMA SBA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy businesses PerthAmbo More

Englewood, N.J., Nov. 16, 2012 --Kim Ju (Kay) Song, organizer of a meeting with FEMA and the Small Business Administration in Englewood N.J. at the Korean Community Center helped survivors register for assistance. FEMA partners with the Small Business Administration and other federal, state and local agencies to assist survivors of Hurricane Sandy in the recovery process. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Englewood, NJ Keywords: Community ^ SBA ^ meeting ^ Englewood ^ application process More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Employees of Lucky Leo's, an arcade that has been in business for almost 60 years, clear sand from their floor. Hurricane Sandy swept through the area and damaged the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Hurricane Sandy New Jersey recovery ^ Recovery ^ New More

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists are available at various Home Depot locations to answer questions regarding building techniques that reduce potential for damage from future disasters. FEMA works in tandem with federal, state and local partners to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: West Long Branch, NJ Keywords: Questions ^ disasters ^ Hazard Mitigation Specialist More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --A local resident charges a cell phone while making a call at a Disaster Recovery Center. Local residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy can come to the center to register for assistance and get information about programs available

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

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- The owner of Lucky Leo's, an arcade that has been in business for almost 60 years, moves some of his games out of the boardwalk arcade Seaside Heights, NJ, after Hurricane Sandy swept through the area and damaged the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Hurricane Sandy New Jersey SeaView Heights ^ New Jers More

Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 15, 2012 -- Michael Cummings, Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX Private Sector Liaison, greets attendees at the 2012 Public Private Sector Leadership Conference. This event was FEMA's second annual regional conference to promote collaboration between government and the private sector before and during disasters

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Michael Cummings City/State: Los Angeles, CA Categories: FEMA Event ^ Private Sector Photographs Relating t More

Newark, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 -- In Newark, at Trinity Temple, Pastor Norman Miles, Conrad McPherson and FEMA staff member Butch Kinerney listened to a presentation about the best way to help survivors of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with organizations and state and local governments to assist residents who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr/FEMA City/State: Newark, NJ Keywords: presentation ^ temple ^ survivors of Hurricane Disasters More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- This commercial area was totally destroyed by the deadly February EF4 tornado. Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments began today as a required component of the State's request for federal disaster assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original database describes this as: Title: Destroyed Commercial Area in Saline County Production Date: 03/05/2012 Caption: Harrisburg, Ill. , March 5, 2012 -- This commercial area was totally destroyed More

Emergency Planning and Security - Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 24, 2012 -- Regional Administrator Robin Finegan kicks off the FEMA Think Tank in Colorado Springs on Tues. , July 24.

The original database describes this as: Title: RA Robin Finegan Kicks Off the FEMA Think Tank in Colorado Springs Production Date: 07/24/2012 Caption: Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 24, 2012 -- Regional Adm More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Fire - Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 24, 2012 -- Dep. Adm. Serino (Third from right) and FEMA's Think Tank panel enjoy a light moment. The Think Tank was held during the Building Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships Conference in Colorado Springs on Tue. , July 24.

The original database describes this as: Title: Dep. Adm. Serino and FEMA's Think Tank Panel Enjoy A Light Moment in Colorado Springs Production Date: 07/24/2012 Caption: Colorado Springs, Colo. , July 24, 2 More

Norman, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- Fox 25 and Midland representatives were available at Homeland Grocery store to assist in programming Midland weather alert radios. The local grocery store partnered with Fox 25 and Midland to promote the radio to residents in the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Norman, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Preparations ^ Private Sector More

Lisle, Ill., June 8, 2013 -- FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer for Private Sector Chad McCormick and Illinois Flood Plain Program Coordinator Brian Eber answer questions at the FEMA booth during the Flood Expo designed to help residents learn about flood repair options and floodplain ordinances in the Village of Lisle following the wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straight-line winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Lisle, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Miscellaneous ^ Priva More

San Francisco, Calif., July 18, 2013 -- Attendees and participants of the 11th FEMA Think Tank listen and contribute to the discussion facilitated by Deputy Administrator Rich Serino at the San Francisco Tech Shop

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Mary Simms City/State: San Francisco, CA Keywords: Attendees and participants of the 11th FEMA Think Tank l More

Louisiana, Mo., June 7, 2013 -- Businesses along State Route 79, which closely parallels the Mississippi River, have closed in this community because of rising river waters. FEMA and the State of Missouri conducted joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDA) in the areas affected by flood waters. A PDA is used to determine the magnitude and impact of an event's damage. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Louisiana, MO Keywords: Assessments Flooding Missouri PDA River ^ Flooding ^ Rive More

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 -- Local resident Marie Ashworth, left, gets her weather radio programed by Midland Radio Representative Bruce Jones, right, along with retired Air Force Weather Officer Randy George. Midland Radio teamed up with Walmart to have an event to promote that residents have a weather radio. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Preparations ^ Private Sector More

Moore, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Tide, Loads of Hope, field manager, Ron Ramsey, assists a local resident collect their cleaned clothes. Residents impacted by the tornado on May 20, 2013 may come to the flatbed truck set up in the Walmart parking lot to have two loads of free laundry. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Private Sector Photographs Rel More

Washington, D.C., April 23, 2013 -- Dexter Woodruff, FEMA Senior Watch Analyst (L), provides a briefing in the National Response Coordination Center to representatives from FEMA's private-sector partners. They are in Washington taking part in the National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC) Summit. FEMA/Aaron Skolnik

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Aaron Skolnik City/State: Washington, DC Categories: Disaster Officials ^ Private Sector Photographs Relati 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

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

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

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

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

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., Aug. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate meets with AARP CEO Barry Rand and other representatives to discuss the new partnership between FEMA and AARP. Following the meeting, the principles signed a Memorandum of Agreement between the two agencies

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Brittany Trotter City/State: Washington, DC Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ Private Sector Photographs Rel More

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 --Utility crews worked to restore power to homes in the aftermath of the fertilizer plant fire and explosion. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: West, TX Keywords: utility crews ^ fertilizer plant explosion ^ Fertilizer plant More

Norman, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- Midland representative Bruce Thomas, left, programs a weather alert radio for local resident Jack Taylor, right at Homeland Grocery store. The local grocery store partnered with Fox 25 and Midland to promote the radio to residents in the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Norman, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Preparations ^ Private Sector 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

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

Moore, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Tide, Loads of Hope driver, Josh Bellman, folds clothes for a local resident impacted by the tornado on May 20, 2013. The flatbed truck has been set up in the Walmart parking lot to assist impacted residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Private Sector Photographs Rel More

Moore, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Volunteer Christina Sawyer with Tide, Loads of Hope folds clothes for a local resident impacted by the tornado on May 20, 2013. The flatbed truck has been set up in the Walmart parking lot to assist impacted residents. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Private Sector Photographs Rel More

Asbury Park, N.J., Jan. 15, 2013 -- Mary Schmid and Henriette Katz relax during at Asbury Tower which was evacuated during Hurricane Sandy. FEMA helped the tower residents with housing nearby at a newly constructed Hampton Inn. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Asbury Park, NJ Keywords: Evacuation Housing Senior Citizens ^ Evacuation ^ Housi More

Norman, Okla., May 29, 2013 -- Local resident Scott Zimmer, center, with his son Brenden, left, stop by Homeland Grocery store to purchase a Midland weather alert radio. The local grocery store partnered with Fox 25 and Midland to promote the radio to residents in the area. Fox 25 Assistant Chief Engineer, Chris Novy, right, sets the radio up for local alerts. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Norman, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Preparations ^ Private Sector More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 25, 2013 -- Work on removal of the pier structure and the rebuilding of the Casino Pier has begun with the hopes of opening by Memorial Day 2013. FEMA is working to provide assistance to businesses and individuals affected by storm. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Amusement Beach Boardwalk Construction New Jersey P 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

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

Maple Shade, N.J., May 17, 2013 -- FEMA Corps member, Connor Smoot, leads a group of students attending the Junior Human Relations Commission meeting in Maple Shade, in a mock simulation of events exploring the responsibilities of an emergency management official. FEMA Corps is a program in which young adults, ages 18-24, are given an opportunity to be trained and get some experience in disaster services. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

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 ^ special event ^ Maple Shad More

Aurora, Ill., June 10, 2013 -- FEMA partners with Walgreens to display the registration message on their outdoor boards across affected communities in Illinois following wide spread flooding as a result of severe storms and straight-line winds during April and May 2013. David Fine/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: David Fine City/State: Aurora, IL Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm Categories: Miscellaneous ^ Priv More

Neptune, N.J., July 26, 2013 -- Signage promoting a Hurricane Preparedness Clinic sponsored by Home Depot in Neptune, New Jersey on July 27, 2013. FEMA, the state, tribal and local governments, and volunteer organizations encourage communities to prepare for disasters. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: Preparedness ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ Home depot ^ neptu More

Neptune, N.J., July 29, 2013 -- Karen Faria, a FEMA Mitigation Specialist, speaks to a Home Depot customer at a Hurricane Preparedness Clinic sponsored by Home Depot at a Home Depot store in Neptune, New Jersey. FEMA, the state, tribal and local governments, and volunteer organizations encourage communities to prepare for disasters. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ Home More

Neptune, N.J., July 29, 2013 -- Bob Policastro, a Home Depot hardware associate, speaks to customers at a Hurricane Preparedness Clinic sponsored by Home Depot at a Home Depot store in Neptune, New Jersey. FEMA, the state, tribal and local governments, and volunteer organizations encourage communities to prepare for disasters. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: Preparedness ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ Home depot ^ neptu More

Neptune, N.J., July 27, 2013 -- Karen Faria (left) and Jose Gonzaga (center), FEMA Mitigation Specialists, speak with a Home Depot customer at a Hurricane Preparedness Clinic at a Home Depot store in Neptune, New Jersey. FEMA, the state, tribal and local governments, and volunteer organizations encourage communities to prepare for disasters. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ Home More

Moore, Okla., May 28, 2013 -- Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Brenda Roberts, right, and Director of Membership, Kathy Gillette, left, assemble signs with US Small Business Administration Public Information Officer Mark Randle, center. City officials made the "We Are Open" signs to help local businesses let residents know that they are open for business after the recent tornado on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Federal Partners ^ Private Sec More

Neptune, N.J., July 29, 2013 -- Karen Faria (left) and Jose Gonzaga (right), FEMA Mitigation Specialists, encourage Home Depot customers to ask questions and "Be Prepared" at a Hurricane Preparedness Clinic sponsored by Home Depot at a Home Depot store in Neptune, New Jersey. FEMA, the state, tribal and local governments, and volunteer organizations encourage communities to prepare for disasters. Photograph by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ Home More

Anchorage, AK, June 6, 2014 -- FEMA logistics utilizes air freight to move rebuilding supplies to the remote City of Galena because there are no roads to the inner bush community. After severe flooding in 2013 inundated Galena, FEMA and the State of Alaska are coordinating the recovery measures to assist the affected residents recovery process. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-05 21:01:31 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Anchorage, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Cate More

Northport, Ala., June 17, 2014 -- A table filled with information is on display at an information booth at the Lowe's store in Northport, Ala. FEMA is working with local businesses to provide information and assistance to residents affected by recent storms. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-17 20:03:29 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Northport, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Mitigation ^ Response ^ private sector Di More

Fairfield, Ala., June 20, 2014 -- Pat Crawford, a FEMA Mitigation Community Education Outreach (OEC) specialist talks to a resident at a Lowe's Hardware store in Fairfield, AL. FEMA is working with local businesses to provide information to residents who may have been affected by recent storms. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-20 19:31:12 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Fairfield, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Mitigation ^ Response ^ private sector Di More

Northport, Ala., June 17, 2014 -- Augustine Omerhi, a FEMA Mitigation specialist talk to a resident about various options he can use while repairing his home which was damaged when tornadoes swept through the area. FEMA has set up an information booth at the Lowe's store in Northport, Ala. FEMA is working with local businesses to provide information and assistance to residents affected by recent storms. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-17 20:15:20 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Northport, AL Keywords: Alabama ^ Assistance ^ FEMA ^ Lowe's ^ Mitigation ^ Recover More

Foley, Ala., July 14, 2014 -- Bobby Roberts, Lowe Store Manager holds a Certficate of Appreciation given to the Foley, Ala. Lowe store by the FEMA Mitigation division for its assistance in providing FEMA with space in their store so that Mitigation and Individual Assistance specialists could provide residents with information they could use following the tornadoes and severe storms that swept through the area in early May. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-14 19:56:28 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Foley, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Lowe's ^ private sector ^ Mitigation ^ Recover More

Foley, Ala., July 14, 2014 -- Curt Houchins, Home Depot Assistant Manager, holds a Certficate of Appreciation given to the Foley, Ala. Home Depot by the FEMA Mitigation division for its assistance in providing FEMA with space in their store so that Mitigation and Individual Assistance specialists could provide residents with information they could use following the tornadoes and severe storms that swept through the area in early May. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-14 20:11:08 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ private sector ^ Home depot ^ Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Response Disas More

Northport, Ala., June 17, 2014 --Tony Hathcock (far left) and Augustine Omerhi, FEMA Mitigation specialists talk to a resident about various options he can use while repairing his home which was damaged when tornadoes swept through the area. FEMA has set up an information booth at the Lowe's store in Northport, Ala. and is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to those affected by the recent storms. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-17 20:08:50 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Northport, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Lowe's ^ Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Response More

Fairfield, Ala., June 20, 2014 -- Feliz Sontos, a FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialist talks to a resident at a Lowe's Hardware store in Fairfield, AL. FEMA is working with local businesses to provide information to residents who may have been affected by recent storms. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-20 19:52:49 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Fairfield, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Individual assistance ^ Response ^ private More

Northport, Ala., June 17, 2014 --Tony Hathcock (far left) and Augustine Omerhi, FEMA Mitigation specialists, talk to a resident about various options he can use while repairing his home which was damaged when tornadoes swept through the area. FEMA has set up an information booth at the Lowe's store in Northport, Ala. and is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to those affected by the recent storms. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-17 20:07:55 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Northport, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Mitigation ^ Lowe's ^ Recovery ^ Response More

Mobile, Ala., July 14, 2014 -- Michael McGowan, Home Depot Store Manager holds a Certficate of Appreciation given to the Mobile, Ala. Home Depot by the FEMA Mitigation division for its assistance in providing FEMA with space in their store so that Mitigation and Individual Assistance specialists could provide residents with information they could use following the tornadoes and severe storms that swept through the area in early May. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-14 22:07:57 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Mobile, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Home depot ^ private sector ^ Recovery ^ Resp More

Harvey Cedars, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Robert Gould, whose business was affected by Hurricane Sandy, is helped by JD Glover, a SBA professional, with the application process for a Small Business low interest loan. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed with Small Business Association professionals to provide information on SBA loans for rebuilding businesses. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Harvey Cedars, NJ Keywords: Assistance Businesses Damage SBA ^ Assistance ^ Damag 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

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