Coastal Storm ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Scituate, Mass. , August 28, 2011 -- A Scituate lifeguard checks a favorite surfing location for errent surfers as the waves reach beachfront homes on Peggotty Beach. The President signed an Emergency Declaration on August 26th, allowing FEMA to mobilze resources for Massachusetts. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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Title: Hurricane Irene hits Scituate, MA

Production Date: 08/28/2011

Caption: Scituate, Mass. , August 28, 2011 -- A Scituate lifeguard checks a favorite surfing location for errent surfers as the waves reach beachfront homes on Peggotty Beach. The President signed an Emergency Declaration on August 26th, allowing FEMA to mobilze resources for Massachusetts. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo

City/State: Scituate, MA

Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Irene (EM-3330)

Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm

Categories: Preparations
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials