Queens, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 -- Architect Thomas Paino of Long Island City, NY, elevates 3 floors of his row house to move the basement level out of the floodplain. In addition, the house has benefited from the work of structural engineers and sustainability architects who are making major energy efficiency modifications. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

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Date Taken: 2013-01-08 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon

City/State: Queens, NY

Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)

Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm

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