Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 --Jacob Riis Park in the New York City borough of Queens is being used as a temporary dumping ground for garbage from Hurricane Sandy. So far, Sanitation crews have collected nearly a quarter-million tons of debris. Photo by Geralda Calixte

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Mountains of concrete picked out of the debris piles wait to be hauled away. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2012 -- The Army Corps of Engineers is continuing coordination of sand screening, sifting and remediation at Jacob Riis Park, in the New York City borough of Queens. FEMA is providing public assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of the Rockaways and Breezy Point, Queens, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing coordination of sand screening, sifting and remediation at Jacob Riis Park, in the New York City borough of Queens. FEMA is providing public assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of the Rockaways and Breezy Point, Queens, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Sandy Hook, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- The parking lot for the ferry to New York was severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The ferry is used by both tourists and commuters. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 --Jacob Riis Park in the New York City borough of Queens is being used as a temporary dumping ground for garbage from Hurricane Sandy. So far, Sanitation crews have collected nearly a quarter-million tons of debris. Photo by Geralda Calixte

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Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC

Photographer Name: Geralda Calixte

City/State: Rockaway, NY

Keywords: Debris ^ hurricane sandy ^ winter storm ^ Queens ^ Debris removal ^ garbage ^ Mary Simms ^ Rockaway ^ Far Rockaway ^ Jacob Riis ^ New York Sanitation ^ breezy point ^ sever weather ^ broad channel

Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)

Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Extreme Temperatures ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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2012

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