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Flooding - Mays Landing, N. J. , April 17, 2010 -- Community Relations Specialist, Paul Williams (right), explains the FEMA registration process to Dorothy Merril. FEMA Community Relation specialists are going door to door to inform residents about the assistance available. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Flooding - Mays Landing, N. J. , April 17, 2010 -- Community Relation...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Specialist visits a resident in New Jersey Production Date: 04/17/2010 Caption: Mays Landing, N. J. , April 17, 2010 -- Community Rel... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Pompton Lakes, N. J. , April 23, 2010 --Community Relations Specialist Abid Hussain (left), explains the FEMA registration process to a resident in Pompton Lakes. FEMA Community Relation specialists are going door to door to tell residents about the assistance available. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Pompton Lakes, N. J. , April 23, 2010 --Comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations specialist speaks with a resident in New Jersey Production Date: 04/23/2010 Caption: Pompton Lakes, N. J. , April 23, 2010 --Community Rela... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Matha Koch, a FEMA Region 4 Community relations specialist (left) provides disaster program information to several Hopkins County residents during the town's annual Christmas parade. People in Hopkins and Marshall counties, issued a federal disaster declaration on December first, were contacted at home and at various community functions with disaster program information. The counties were struck by several storm systems that spawned F4 tornadoes on November 15. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Ma...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- A Community Relations Specialist speaks with Hurricane Katrina victim Sylving Poindexter about her long term recovery housing needs so she may leave the Carnival Cruise ship Sensation that she has been staying on. Sylvia hopes to get into a FEMA travel Trailer and then into an apartment. Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the Carnival Cruise Ships Ecstasy and Sensation by finding alternative housing as the ship's housing contract expires March 1st and the ships must set sail. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-20-06 -- A Commun...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Tony Robinson speaks at a meeting aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Ecstasy to disaster victims temporarily residing on the ship. Since FEMA's contract with Carnival expires March 1, 2006, FEMA has assigned a Community Relations Specialist to each family housed on the ship to assist in finding alternative housing for the hurricane victims. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, February 20, 2006 - FEMA Deputy F...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - Monica Davis, Community Relations Specialist with AmeriCorps*NCCC, speaks to Chris Hall, leader of Team Fire 2, as they walk toward their next culvert cleaning project in Bay St. Louis. They are participating in a massive 500 NCCC member cleanup in honor of National and Global Youth Service Day today. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Bay St. Louis, Miss., April 22, 2006 - Monica Davi...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 17, 2007 -- Fumiko K. Harada Ph.D. (R) a Japanese professor at The University of Findlay and Wilhemina Hearne (L) a Community Relations Specialist with FEMA speak to a gathering of Japanese residents who reside in Hancock County. FEMA reaches out to different communities to insure that non-English speaking residents receive information on registering with FEMA if their homes or belongings suffered damage during recent floods. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Findlay, Ohio, September 17, ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] El Cajon, CA, October 28, 2007 -- Nick Ho, a Community Relations Specialist from Austin, hands a FEMA assistance information pamphlet to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during his visit Sunday at the Local Assistance Center (LAC) at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon. Other CR Team members looked on as Ho explained FEMA's recovery efforts at the center. FEMA is just one of more than 25 local, county, state, and federal agencies represented at the LAC designed to assist victims of the recent wildfires. FEMA Photo by Gene Romano.

[Wildfires] El Cajon, CA, October 28, 2007 -- Nick Ho, a Community Rel...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, October 30, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator, David Paulison and Community Relations Specialist, Ron Ingram ,view fire devastation at Rancho Bernardo resident, Oscar Ofshari's, house. His home was destroyed due to the Southern California wildfires. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, October 30, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator, Dav...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2008 -- Susie Joyce, Community Relations Specialist, walks through the Czech Park neighborhood distributing information pamphlets on FEMA resources and talking to residents about FEMA services. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2008 -- Susie Joyce, Community Relations Specialist, walks through the Czech Park neighborhood distributing information pamphlets on FEMA resources and talking to residents about FEMA services. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 4, 2...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Humacao, Puerto Rico, November 1, 2008 -- Community Relations specialist, Priscilla Llamas, gives orientation to new local hires. Employees received an overview on administrative and logistical procedures that take place within FEMA. They also received training on Community Relations. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding - Humacao, Puerto Rico, November 1, 2008 -- Community Relatio...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA orientation for local hires in Puerto Rico Production Date: 11/01/2008 Caption: Humacao, Puerto Rico, November 1, 2008 -- Community Relations specialist, ... More

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Community Relations Specialist Paul Williams discusses the FEMA registration process with applicants visiting the Silver Creek, NY Disaster Recovery Center. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA.

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Community Relati...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist in New York Production Date: 09/08/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Community Relations Specialist Paul ... More

Flooding - Jacksonville, Ark. , May 16, 2011 -- A Community Relations specialist listens to a resident describe the height of the water level that covered his home in Jacksonville, AR. FEMA is going into devastated communities to encourage residents affected by the recent disasters to register for assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Jacksonville, Ark. , May 16, 2011 -- A Community Relations...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA doing outreach Production Date: 05/16/2011 Caption: Jacksonville, Ark. , May 16, 2011 -- A Community Relations specialist listens to a resident describe ... More

Flooding - Jacksonville, Ark. , May 16, 2011 -- A Community Relations specialist shows a resident a FEMA disaster flyer. FEMA is going into devastated communities to encourage residents affected by the recent disasters to register for assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Jacksonville, Ark. , May 16, 2011 -- A Community Relations ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA doing outreach Production Date: 05/16/2011 Caption: Jacksonville, Ark. , May 16, 2011 -- A Community Relations specialist shows a resident a FEMA disaster... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya Henri, a community relations specialist, talks with Raymond Whitehead at the remains of the Rock City fire house. Community relations field workers are often the first face-to-face contact many survivors have with the agency. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya He...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Reaching Tennessee Survivors Production Date: 06/15/2011 Caption: Big Rock, Tenn. , June 15, 2011 -- Foudiya Henri, a community relations s... More

Tornado - Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry McDuffey, the emergency managers for the city of Anadarko and Caddo County, point out damaged areas for Dennis Smith, a community relations specialist with the FEMA. Smith and others walked door-to-door, urging homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the deadly storms and tornadoes that struck May 22-25 to apply to for disaster assistance. Susan Bishop/OEM

Tornado - Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Earl Armstrong taken on 06/20/2011 in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/20/2011 Caption: Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry M... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Juncos, Puerto Rico, August 25, 2011 - Anthony Vargas, Individual Assistance specialist, Priscilla Llamas, Community Relations specialist with Nelson Rivera, Governor Authorized Representative conducted Preliminary Damage Assesment in the municipality of Juncos. Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Juncos, Pue...

The original database describes this as: Title: PR_DR4017_PDAJuncos_16 Production Date: 08/25/2011 Caption: Juncos, Puerto Rico, August 25, 2011 - Anthony Vargas, Individual Assistance specialist, Priscilla ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ewing, N. J. , September 5, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists respond to requests for information from New Jersey disaster survivors as a result of the extensive wind and flooding damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. Shelley Johnson. a Community Relations Specialist, works in a conference room at the Marriott Courtyard in Ewing where FEMA has set up a temporary CR "command center" while a Joint Field Office (JFO) is being set up by a FEMA Logistics team in Neptune. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ewing, N. J. , September 5, 2011...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations specialists reach out to Hurricane Irene disaster survivors in New Jersey Production Date: 09/05/2011 Caption: Ewing, N. J. , Septembe... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , September 12, 2011 --Community Relations Specialist, Chad Hershey, attends a local meeting of elected officials. Teams are in communities throughout the state to help inform local residents about programs available to residents impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , September 12, 2011 --Commu...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Representatives Attend Local Council Meeting Production Date: 09/12/2011 Caption: Milford, Conn. , September 12, 2011 --Community Relations Specialist, Ch... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , September 12, 2011 --Relief Coordinator for the city, Bill Richards, second from right, Chad Hershey, right, Community Relations Specialist, and FEMA public information officer, Darrell Habisch, second from left, speak to local Milford Patch correspondent, Shelley Stoehr following a meeting of local elected officials. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , September 12, 2011 --Relie...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Representatives Attend Local Council Meeting Production Date: 09/12/2011 Caption: Milford, Conn. , September 12, 2011 --Relief Coordinator for the city, B... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, September 14, 2011 - Ananda Melendez, Community Relations Specialist explains FEMA's registration process. Community Relations teams are providing information to Hurricane Irene survivors. Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Vega Alta, Puerto...

The original database describes this as: Title: PR_DR4017_CR_HCS4 Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, September 14, 2011 - Ananda Melendez, Community Relations Specialist explains F... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, September 14, 2011 - Ananda Melendez, Community Relations Specialist listens to a Hurricane Irene survivor. Community Relations teams are providing information about FEMA's registration process. Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Septembe...

The original database describes this as: Title: PR_DR4017_CR_HCS3 Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, September 14, 2011 - Ananda Melendez, Community Relations Specialist listens to... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Williamston, N. C. , October 4, 2011 -- Ernest Stallworth, Community Relations Specialist, answers questions from a farmer following the Farmer's Hurricane Outreach Meeting held in Martin County. FEMA representatives come to these meetings to address concerns and provide possible solutions. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Williamston, N. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Questions are Answered by Community Relations Representative Production Date: 10/04/2011 Caption: Williamston, N. C. , October 4, 2011 -- Ernest Stallworth, Co... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Wall Township, N. J. , October 15, 2011 -- Robert Knight and Susan Langhoff, FEMA Private Sector Specialists, along with Richard Adkins, Community Relations Specialist assisted the Monmouth Council - Boy Scouts of America earn their Emergency Preparedness Badge during their Camporee held in Allaire State Park in Wall Township, NJ. Photo by Glenn Langhoff/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Wall Township, N. J. , October 15, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Boy Scouts - Ready to Answer Questions Production Date: 10/15/2011 Caption: Wall Township, N. J. , October 15, 2011 -- Robert Knight and Susan Langhoff, FEMA... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , October 21, 2011 -- James Sygitowicz, Community Relations Specialist explains FEMA disaster assistance programs during a round table discussion in the basement of Christ and The Epiphany Episcopal Church. FEMA specialists were on hand along with representatives of the U. S. Small Business Administration to provide disaster recovery information in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene. Photo by Norman Lenburg/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , October 21, 2011 -- Jam...

The original database describes this as: Title: Providing answers in Connecticut Production Date: 10/21/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , October 21, 2011 -- James Sygitowicz, Community Relations Specialist ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Flemington, N. J. , October 22, 2011 -- Tony Rebinbas and his son get mitigation information from Bill Praust, a Community Relations specialist, as Tyak, a service dog, looks on. FEMA provides outreach for many programs offered to disaster survivors. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Flemington, N. J. , October 22, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Outreach Production Date: 10/22/2011 Caption: Flemington, N. J. , October 22, 2011 -- Tony Rebinbas and his son get mitigation information ... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Bayyinah Sanders and Shanelle Patterson of FEMA Corps and Brett Williams, Community Relations specialist, visit an apartment complex to inform residents affected by Hurricane Sandy about FEMA assistance. 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. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Bayyinah Sanders and Shanelle Pa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: Assistance CR Community ^ Assistance ^ Community ^ CR... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Jacqueline Stokes, speaks to a local resident at the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, where Father Claudio Antecini, set up a donation and distribution drive for Spanish-speaking members of his congregation. FEMA community relations members were onsite to help residents who have not applied for assistance and were encouraged to do so if they have not yet applied. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Jacque...

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

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyers in 20 different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages everyone affected to call FEMA regardless of their primary language. FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyer's in twenty different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy to call FEMA regardless of their primary language. FEMA/Ashley Andujar

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist Alfred DiPietro explains to homeowner Charles Daniell why he should file with FEMA. FEMA teams are visiting damaged areas, providing information and assessing needs of the storm survivors as they return to their homes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist Alfred...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Norwalk, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 -- While FEMA Corps members were canvassing the area as Community Relations Specialist's, they also pitched in and helped with debris removal. Photo by Courtney Johnson/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 14, 2012 -- While FEMA Corps members were canv...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Courtney Johnson City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA Corps ^ AmeriCorps NCCC Disasters: New Jersey ... More

Bernardsville, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- A team of Community Relations (CR) specialists have joined in the spirit of giving and are providing outfits for Teddy Bears. After selecting the clothing and getting the outfits just right, they will return the bears to the Bernardsville Library. The bears then go to the Salvation Army to be distributed to needy childen over the holidays. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Bernardsville, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- A team of Community Relations (C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Bernardsville, NJ Keywords: Salvation Army ^ Community Relations Specialist ^ Teddy... More

Riverdale, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Eva Close gives a number to FEMA's Community Relations Specialist, Ronald Lawson, at an informational event at the Riverdale Wal-Mart. The event was set up by the Morris County Prosecutors Office to help get Federal Disaster Registration information to the public. FEMA supports state and local agencies in assisting survivors to move forward with an eye toward long term recovery. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Riverdale, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Eva Close gives a number to FEMA's ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Riverdale, NJ Keywords: Information ^ event ^ Morris County prosecutor ^ Disaster R... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Clara Feldberg, talks to Spanish-speaking members of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, where Father Claudio Antecini, set up a donation and distribution drive for Spanish-speaking members of his congregation. FEMA community relations members were onsite to help residents who have not applied for assistance and were encouraged to do so if they have not yet applied. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Clara ...

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

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Katya Khizhnyak, a FEMA Russian linguist, Joe Bertrand, a Community Relations specialist, and Samir Valeja, the team leader, confer before beginning to canvass a neighborhood with a large Russian population. FEMA conducts its rescue efforts in many languages. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Katya Khizhnyak, a FEMA Russia...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Sheepshead Bay, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ sandy ^ Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ russian ... More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist distributed registration information flyers in 20 different languages to hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy to register for disaster assistance with FEMA. Photo by Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Mary Smith, Community Relations Specialist, explains the registration process to a storm survivor in Center Point, Alabama. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist Connects with Survivor Production Date: 02/03/2012 Caption: Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Mary Smith, Community Relations... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Duane Marusa, Community Relations Specialist, explains the registration process to a storm survivor in Center Point, Alabama. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Duane Ma...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist Connects with Survivor Production Date: 02/03/2012 Caption: Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Duane Marusa, Community Relatio... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Alexandria, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- JoAnne McDowell, Community Relations Specialist discusses damaged areas with Ronald Schneider, Deputy Director, Alexandria Office of Emergency Management. FEMA works closely with local officials to find areas where tornado victims need FEMA assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Alexandria, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- JoAnne M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Work With Local Officials Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Alexandria, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- JoAnne McDowell, Community ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - New Port Richey, Fla. , July 19, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist Sally Fenley knocks on a door in a flooded neighborhood. FEMA's Community Relations staff identify and assist those affected to help them get back on their feet. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - New Port Richey, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Staff Go Door-To-Door Production Date: 07/19/2012 Caption: New Port Richey, Fla. , July 19, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist Sally Fe... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Tornado - Largo, Fla. , July 20, 2012 -- Robert Munoz, Community Relations Specialist, is hugged by appreciative applicant, Thom Koby. FEMA representatives are in Pinellas County helping residents through the FEMA application process. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Tornado - Largo, Fla. , July 20, 2012 -- Ro...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Specialists are Appreciated in Largo, Florida Production Date: 07/20/2012 Caption: Largo, Fla. , July 20, 2012 -- Robert Munoz, Community Relations Specia... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Waveland, Miss. , Sep. 1, 2012 -- A Community Relations Specialist deployed as part of the new Assess, Inform, Report (AIR) mission that FEMA has implemented gathers information on a critical issue from local officials. The problem was thousands of dead Nutria rodents (one can be seen bottom right) were washed onto the 7 miles of Waveland beach. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Waveland, Miss. , Sep. 1, 2012 -- A Communi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA puts new AIR mission into action Production Date: 09/01/2012 Caption: Waveland, Miss. , Sep. 1, 2012 -- A Community Relations Specialist deployed as part ... More

Coastal Storm - La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Joy Cole, (right) goes door to door in neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Isaac handing out flyers and providing information to assist residents who may qualify for FEMA assistance. Areas in La Place flooded when the slow moving storm passed through. Photo by Charles S. Powell/FEMA

Coastal Storm - La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Sp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations on the Ground in Louisiana Production Date: 09/03/2012 Caption: La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Joy Cole, ... More

Coastal Storm - La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Patricia "Alley" West, (left) goes door to door in neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Isaac handing out flyers and providing information to assist residents who may qualify for FEMA assistance. Areas in La Place flooded when the slow moving storm passed through. Photo by Charles S. Powell/FEMA

Coastal Storm - La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Sp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations on the Ground in Louisiana Production Date: 09/03/2012 Caption: La Place, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Patricia "A... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist Tha Ha Nguyen helps an applicant check-in at the open air Disaster Recovery Center operating in a relatively isolated ares of Orleans Parrish. Photo by Charles S. Powell/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center Open for Business in Orleans Parrish Production Date: 09/07/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- Community Relations Speci... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist, Tha Ha Nguyen is on duty at the open air Orleans Parrish Disaster Recovery Center. Nguyen, a Region VI DAE, serves as an interpreter for an estimated Vietnamese population of 8,000 in the local area that may have been affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Charles S. Powell/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La....

The original database describes this as: Title: Vietnamese Community Relations Specialist on Duty in Orleans Parrish Production Date: 09/07/2012 Caption: New Orleans, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- Community Relation... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary, Community Relations team members, check out a home that was damaged when Hurricane Isaac brought damaging winds and flood waters to the Braitwaite area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist Reaching out to Survivors Production Date: 09/25/2012 Caption: Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary, C... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary, Community Relation team members, check out homes which were damaged when Hurricane Isaac brought damaging winds and flood waters to the Braitwaite area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist go Door-to-Door Production Date: 09/25/2012 Caption: Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary, Community R... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary, Community Relations team members talk to a survivor whose home was was damaged when Hurricane Isaac brought damaging winds and flood waters to the Braitwaite area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist meet with Disaster Survivors Production Date: 09/25/2012 Caption: Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary, Community Relations team members check out a home that was damaged when Hurricane Isaac brought damaging winds and flood waters to the Braitwaite area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Braithwaite, La. ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialist Meet with Disaster Survivors Production Date: 09/25/2012 Caption: Braithwaite, La. , Sep. 25, 2012 -- Florence Ward and Coy Cary... More

A Marine competitor, top, drives his opponent into

A Marine competitor, top, drives his opponent into

A Marine competitor, top, drives his opponent into the ground May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, also known as kakuriki, ... More

Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Blessing, center right, is lifted

Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Blessing, center right, is lifted

Lance Cpl. Aaron R. Blessing, center right, is lifted by his opponent Yousuke Miyagi May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, a... More

Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating

Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating

Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The class was comprised of 29 high school students and went on for si... More

Cpl. Gary Odom, a Toledo, Ohio, native, picks up trash

Cpl. Gary Odom, a Toledo, Ohio, native, picks up trash

Cpl. Gary Odom, a Toledo, Ohio, native, picks up trash Aug. 23 at the Kin Town Fishing Port. The Kin Town Social Welfare Office coordinated the event, and invited local residents and Camp Hansen service members... More

Cpl. Anthony Huizar pushes students at the Himawari

Cpl. Anthony Huizar pushes students at the Himawari

Cpl. Anthony Huizar pushes students at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, on swings Aug. 23 during a community outreach visit. During the visit, the Marines and sailors played sever... More

Japanese security guards, left, hand out day passes

Japanese security guards, left, hand out day passes

Japanese security guards, left, hand out day passes to a Kin Town locals Jan. 17 at the front gate of Camp Hansen. Marines and civilians on Camp Hansen put together the first Friendship Saturday event last Octo... More

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. The tournament serves to build on the a... More

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, left, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. Okinawa-style sumo wrestling, also known as kak... More

Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating

Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating

Dr. Ray Welch, center, welcomes students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The class was comprised of 29 high school students and went on for si... More

Gunnery Sgt. Erwin Jumawan makes a hoop with his arms

Gunnery Sgt. Erwin Jumawan makes a hoop with his arms

Gunnery Sgt. Erwin Jumawan makes a hoop with his arms for students at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, to throw a ball through Aug. 23 during a community outreach visit from Marin... More

Cpl. Andrew Michel, a Spokane, Washington, native,

Cpl. Andrew Michel, a Spokane, Washington, native,

Cpl. Andrew Michel, a Spokane, Washington, native, picks up trash Aug. 23 at the Kin Town Fishing Port. Michel was one of more than 100 volunteers who attended the annual beach cleanup. The Kin Town Social Welf... More

Local family’s leave the bases exchange Jan. 17 during

Local family’s leave the bases exchange Jan. 17 during

Local family’s leave the bases exchange Jan. 17 during Camp Hansen’s Friendship Saturday. Friendship Saturday is an event where local nationals are allowed on the base, unescorted but with passes, and enjoy som... More

Hideaki Sakihama, a civilian community relations specialist

Hideaki Sakihama, a civilian community relations specialist

Hideaki Sakihama, a civilian community relations specialist with the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing, talks to Okinawan citizens July 30, 2013, about the history of the World War II Japanese aircraft hangars at Kade... More

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center right, attempts to topple Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. The tournament serves to build on the a... More

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center rear, unsettles the

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center rear, unsettles the

Lance Cpl. Tom M. Enright, center rear, unsettles the footing of Yoshiya Sakumoto May 31 during the annual Henoko Okinawa-Style Sumo Tournament at Mae-No-Hama field in Henoko. During a bout, a competitor tries ... More

Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students

Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students

Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. During the first day of the six day program, the 29 s... More

Service members share a tasty snack with students at

Service members share a tasty snack with students at

Service members share a tasty snack with students at the Himawari Gakudo Day Care Center, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 23 during a community outreach visit. The students and service members snacked on sliced... More

A U.S. service member prepares to eat after a beach

A U.S. service member prepares to eat after a beach

A U.S. service member prepares to eat after a beach cleanup Aug. 23 at the Kin Town Fishing Port. The Kin Town Social Welfare Office coordinated the event, and invited local residents and Camp Hansen military m... More

A mother and her son pose for a picture Jan. 17 after

A mother and her son pose for a picture Jan. 17 after

A mother and her son pose for a picture Jan. 17 after purchasing donuts from Camp Hansen’s food court during the installations Friendship Saturday. Friendship Saturday is an event where local nationals are allo... More

Hideaki Sakihama, a civilian community relations specialist

Hideaki Sakihama, a civilian community relations specialist

Hideaki Sakihama, a civilian community relations specialist with the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing, speaks with Okinawan City citizens July 30, 2013, about the history of the World War II Japanese aircraft hangars... More

Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students

Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students

Toshio Shimabuku, center, addresses high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. During the first day of the six day program, the 29 s... More

Marines, sailors and local community members work together

Marines, sailors and local community members work together

Marines, sailors and local community members work together Aug. 23 to cleanup the Kin Town Fishing Port. More than 100 Marines and sailors from Camp Hansen volunteered to help with the annual beach cleanup. The... More

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Braly, center,

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Braly, center,

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda Braly, center, answers questions from high school students participating in the Summer English Program Aug. 18 at the Legends Officers’ Club on Camp Courtney. The questi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Alexandria, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- JoAnne McDowell, Community Relations Specialist discusses with Jack Camp, Small Business Administration Public Information Officer, the areas they will be visiting in Campbell County. FEMA works closely with the SBA to provide victims information FEMA grants and SBA loans. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Alexandria, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- JoAnne M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Specialists Work with Federal Partners Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Alexandria, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- JoAnne McDowell, Community... More