Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- A plea for help to assist in rebuilding the Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station, which was devasted by flood waters when a levee broke, stands outside the front door. FEMA is working with federal partners and local officials in an effort to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- A sign outside the Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station proclaims that even after Hurricane Sandy caused the station to be flooded out, emergency personnel will not be stopped from carrying out their duties. FEMA is working in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and local officials in an effort to assist residents and businesses that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- A member of the Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Squad indicates the level to which the water rose when the building was flooded after a levee broke as a result of Hurricane Sandy's force. 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

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- In Moonachie, FEMA was with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as the First Aid and Rescue Station site was surveyed to ascertain the amount of damage the building sustained after flooding from a levee break. FEMA is working closely with federal partners and state and local agencies to speed the recovery process. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- In Moonachie, flood waters estimated at a four foot level devastated both contents and the interior of the Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station. FEMA was with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the site was surveyed and is working closely with federal partners and state and local agencies to speed the recovery process. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- Debris outside the building housing both the Civic and Senior Centers reflect damage from Hurricane Sandy that caused flooding throughout the town of Moonachie. FEMA works in tandem with federal state and local partners to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- FEMA was with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as the site of the Police Station was surveyed to determine the amount of damage the building sustained as a result of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working closely with federal partners and state and local agencies to speed the recovery process. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Moonachie, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- A plea for help to assist in rebuilding the Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station, which was devasted by flood waters when a levee broke, stands outside the front door. FEMA is working with federal partners and local officials in an effort to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Sharon Karr

City/State: Moonachie, NJ

Keywords: flood waters ^ rebuilding ^ Moonachie First Aid and Rescue Station ^ fire station ^ Moonachie

Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086)

Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm

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

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2012

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