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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron Bolger talks with James Dixon III, who is helping his aunt, Doris Waddey, move back into her house, three months after it was flooded during the severe storms in May 2010. FEMA assistance helped Waddey pay for repairs to her longtime home in West Nashville. The disaster declaration covered 49 Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative and resident in Tennessee Production Date: 08/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , August 6, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Ron... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Jose Ayala and Franklin Lopez from Public Assistance participated in a preliminary damage assessment (PDA) in the municipality of Barranquitas. This municipality is one of the ten municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Ri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage PDA team in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Jose Ayala and Franklin Lopez from Public ... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff conducted preliminary damage assessment (PDA) in the municipality of Barranquitas. Barranquitas is one of the ten municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Ri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff conducted preliminary damag... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Road damage caused by the severe storms and flooding during May 26-31, 2010. The municipality of Barranquitas is one of the ten municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Road damage caused by the severe storms and floodin... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff works together with staff from the municipality of Barranquitas and state counterparts in a preliminary damage assessment (PDA). Barranquitas was one of the municipalities included in the disaster declaration. Photo by Yuisa Rios/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Barranquitas, Puerto Ri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 06/04/2010 Caption: Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2010 -- Public Assistance staff works together with staff ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A Presidential major disaster declaration was issued for Atoka County, Oklahoma, after a tornado hit the area on April 14. Jeannie Warner/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A Presiden...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Disaster Assessment in Atoka County, Oklahoma Production Date: 04/26/2011 Caption: Tushka, Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- A Presidential major disaster... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer for FEMA's major disaster declaration for the Rhode Island floods, is on camera at the United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) telethon which raised 130,000 for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Telethon for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund Production Date: 04/16/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Phoenix, Ariz. , April 6, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Office Mark Neveau (l. ) and FEMA Tribal Liaison Richard Flores (r. ) meet with Joe Delgado police chief of the Tohono O?odham Nation at the Joint Field Office. The Nation is one of six Arizona tribes that received a major federal disaster declaration on March 18, 2010 because of severe winter storms and flooding. Hans Webb/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Phoenix, Ariz. , April 6, 2010 -- FEMA Feder...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Mark Neveay meets Tohona O'odham Police Chief Production Date: 04/06/2010 Caption: Phoenix, Ariz. , April 6, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Office Mark ... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer, for FEMA's major disaster declaration for the Rhode Island floods, answering questions at the United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) and the Rhode Island Broadcasters Association (RIBA) telethon which raised 130,000 for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Telethon for Rhode Island Flood Recovery Fund Production Date: 04/16/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 16, 2010 --J. David Smith, State Coordinating Officer... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - A home in the city's Country Club subdivision suffered major damages from an F4 tornado that struck on November 15. President Bush issued a federal disaster declaration on December first to address damages and losses for indivduals and business owners in Hopkins and Marshall counties. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

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

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Construction workers toil under a cold December sun to rebuild a roof that sustained major damages from the F4 tornadoes that struck Hopkins and Marshal counties in western Kentucky on November 15. A disaster declaration approving individual assistance for homeowners, renters and business owners with losses from the storms was issued on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Co...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - The remains of a home destroyed by an F4 tornado on November 15 have been cleared away and the new foundation for a new home is poured in a neigborhood just south of the city. A federal disaster declaration to cover losses suffered by individuals and businesses was issued on December first for Kopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - The...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - Matha Koch (left), a FEMA Community Relations specialist, speaks to a local law enforcement officer about federal and state disaster progams during the town's annual Christmas Day parade. Members of this FEMA cadre make contact with local and county officials as part of their mission to inform the public about disaster assistance programs. Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky received a federal disaster declaration on December first for damages caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

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

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[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...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA Community Relations specialist Cheryl Catchings (standing, left) responds to a question asked by a parishoner at Pleasant Grove Baptist Churh during her visit there to inform attendees about federal disaster programs available to individuals affected by the November 15th F4 tornado thath struck the area. President Busg issued a federal disaster declaration for Hopkins and Marshall counties on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA representatives Kristy Jackson (standing, left) and Cheryl Catchings (right) attend a Sunday service at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and explain the application process to worshippers. FEMA Community Relations and Applicant Services cadre members attended a njumber of community and church functions to inform those affected by the November 15th tornadoes in Hopkins and Marshall counties about federal and state disaster assistance programs. President Bush isued a federal disaster declaration for vthese two western Kentucky counties on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - FEMA...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Cheryl Catchings (left), a FEMA Community Relations specialist and Kristy Jackson (center), a FEMA Applicant Services specialist, describe the operation of a federal disaster assistance program to LaDonnia Cowan. A number of homes in this community, five miles south of Madisonville in Hopkins County, were hit byan F4 tornado on November 15. This county, along with Marshall County in western Kentucky, received a federal disaster declaration on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Cher...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A home, ripped off its foundation by one of the F4 tornado on November 15 that affected Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky, is set down on the edge of a hillside. A federal disaster declaration for these areas was issued by President Bush on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 8, 2005 - A h...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The northwest corner of the Marmadke school complex, which houses the middle school classrooms, lies collapsed from the force of the tornado which struck this community of 1100 people on April 2nd. Storms and tornadoes that impacted the central and northeastern portions of the state the first three days of the month resulted in a federal disaster declaration for seven counties. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The northwest corner o...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The remnants of one home lie by the side of a street in front of another home that was severely affected by a tornado that struck on the afternoon of April 2nd. A federal disaster declaration was issued for seven Arkansas counties that had damages caused by storms and tornadoes that struck the central and northeast portions of the state from April 1st through the 3rd. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- The remnants of one ho...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 -- The powerful winds of a tornado that struck this community on April 2nd left the wall of a classroom in the middle school annex destroyed and ripped the area open to the elements. Seven counties in central and northeast Arkansas have received a federal disaster declaration for damages caused by storms and tornadoes the first three days of April. FEMA/Win Henderson

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- Volunteers with the Northeast Greene County Fire Department collect clothing that is being donated to help individuals with losses caused by the April 2nd afternoon tornado that struck Marmaduke. A series of storms and tornadoes swept across central and northeast Arkansas the first three days of April, causing damages that qualified individuals and businee owners in seven Arkansas counties for a federal disaster declaration. FEMA photo by Win Henderson

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Marmaduke, Ar. -- Volunteers with the No...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 2006 -- This line of trucks are loaded with emergency supplies; food, water, ice, cots, and blankets, and are at Willow Grove's air base. From this parking lot they can deliver disaster supplies to many parts of the state within hours of a disaster declaration. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Willow Grove, PA, July 6, 200...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- FEMA damage assessment team member Gary Grabow explains the information gathering process for a possible federal disaster declaration to a resident affected by a January 12 ice storm that left approximately a quarter of a million people without power. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA News Photo.

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- ...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- FEMA damage assessment team member Gary Grabow explains the information gathering process for a possible federal disaster declaration to residents affected by a January ice storm that left approximately a quarter of a million people without power. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Canadian, OK, January 21, 2007 -- ...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lee Rosenberg, Task Force Leader at Qualcomm Stadium, explains FEMA programs to CNN reporter Thelma Gutierrez. The Southern California wildfires, concentrated in San Diego County and the Los Angeles County mountains, generated a major disaster declaration by the President today. Michael Raphael/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, California, October 24, 2007 -- Lee Rosenberg, ...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City and County of San Diego fire cleanup program, a debris recycle center is operational to accept mixed demolition materials collected from the wildfire victims homes in Southern California. The FEMA Public Assistance program helps reimburse local and State governments for a portion of debris removal following a federal disaster declaration. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City a...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City and County of San Diego fire cleanup program, a debris recycle center is operational to accept mixed demolition materials collected from the wildfire victims homes in Southern California. The FEMA Public Assistance program helps reimburse local and State governments for a portion of debris removal following a federal disaster declaration. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City a...

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[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City and County of San Diego fire cleanup program, a debris recycle center is operational to accept mixed demolition materials collected from the wildfire victims homes in Southern California. The FEMA Public Assistance program helps reimburse local and State governments for a portion of debris removal following a federal disaster declaration. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, November 14, 2007 -- As part of the City a...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- A federal Disaster Declaration was signed on January 8 because flooding of approximately 200 homes occurred as result of a break in this rain filled drainage canal. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- A...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle, KY, March 10, 2008 -- These FEMA Community Relations(CR) Specialists are getting FEMA disaster related printed materials ready for door to door distribution. CR outreach attempts to alert storm and tornado affected residents about available FEMA services. FEMA is here by federal disaster declaration due to recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Carlisle...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Dutchtown, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Houses remain in flood water in Missouri. Many Missouri counties have received a disaster declaration. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Dutchtown, MO, March 20, 2008 -- Houses r...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- Several organizations, both local and national, partner with FEMA, offering their services, providing information and assistance to applicants that register with FEMA and visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This FEMA DRC in Cedartown serves both Polk and Floyd Counties in response to a disaster declaration made to assist in the recovery of damage losses incurred by individuals due to tornado. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Cedartown, GA, March 27, 2008 -- Several...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Allison, IA, June 2, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Vogel explained FEMA's Public Assistance programs and application procedures to Iowa county and city officials at a recent meeting sponsored jointly by FEMA and the Iowa Emergency Management Agency. Iowa has been hit by flooding and tornadoes in recent weeks, prompting a presidential disaster declaration. FEMA photo by Greg Henshall

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Allison, IA, June 2, 2008 -...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lincoln, NE, June 13-2008 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Willie G. Nunn (R) discusses the public assistance process with Lincoln television journalist Jason Volentine following the Nebraska governor's press conference announcing the governor's request for a federal disaster declaration. FEMA/Louis Sohn

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lincoln, NE, June 13-2008 -- ...

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Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team verify damage to a home burned by the recent California wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessme...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner discusses the damage her home sustained as a result of the California wildfires with a member of the U.S. Small Business Administration. A Preliminary Damage Assessment team visited residences in California to verify damage caused by the wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner discusses the d...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment team exchange data regarding a home that was destroyed by the California wildfires. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Prelimi...

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[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team calculate the damage to a home destroyed by a wildfire. A PDA team verifies damage caused by a disaster. The data will be used in a request from a governor for a disaster declaration. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- Members of the Joint Prelimi...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator Paulison, Florida Congressman John Mica, and State Director of Emergency Management Craig Fugate confer at today's Leadership Briefing at the State Logistics Response Center. The recent federal Disaster Declaration provides FEMA resources to help in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Administrato...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- At today's Press Conference at the Florida State Logistics Center, FEMA Administrator R. David Paulison tells what FEMA can do to help. FEMA is here after a federal Disaster Declaration in response to tropical storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- At today's Press ...

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Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Cougar, Wash. , February 11, 2009 -- After severe winter storms passed through Washington State, landslides swept through Cowlitz county closing public roads. President Obama, FEMA and WA Gov. Chris Gregoire have signed a disaster declaration making the county eligible for public assistance and individual assistance funds. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Cougar, Wash. , Februar...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged Area in Washington Production Date: 02/11/2009 Caption: Cougar, Wash. , February 11, 2009 -- After severe winter storms passed through Washington Stat... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Renton, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Deputy State Coordinating Officer Gary Urbas explains FEMA's Public Assistance Program to representatives from King County's local government offices. FEMA helps cover the costs of debris removal and emergency protective measures in the event of a presidential disaster declaration. Savannah Brehmer/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Renton, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance meeting in Washington Production Date: 02/23/2009 Caption: Renton, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Deputy State Coordinating Officer Gary Urbas ... More

Severe Storm - Springville, N. Y. , September 7, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists strategize around a table in Springville, New York, with federal disaster aid registration information. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009 for three New York counties, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie, after torrential storms and flooding caused severe damage in these areas. All three counties were designated for individual assistance on Sept. 4, 2009. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA

Severe Storm - Springville, N. Y. , September 7, 2009 -- FEMA Communit...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations Specialists in New York Production Date: 09/07/2009 Caption: Springville, N. Y. , September 7, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations speci... More

Severe Storm - Silver Creek, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Silver Creek, NY, September 9, 2009; FEMA Community Relations Specialist Paul Williams speaks with Silver Creek residents, at the Silver Creek Disaster Recovery Center, about registering for federal/state disaster assistance. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated New York's Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties in early August. Photo by Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA

Severe Storm - Silver Creek, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Silver Creek...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations specialist in New York Production Date: 09/08/2009 Caption: Silver Creek, N. Y. , September 8, 2009 -- Silver Creek, NY, September 9, ... 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

Severe Storm - Colonie, N. Y. , September 12, 2009 -- Colonie, NY, September 11, 2009 -- NY Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero addresses staff in the Joint Field Office, in Colonie, New York, during an All-Hands meeting. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated New York's Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties in early August. Jacqueline Chandler/FEMA

Severe Storm - Colonie, N. Y. , September 12, 2009 -- Colonie, NY, Sep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Meeting at the Joint Field Office in New York Production Date: 09/12/2009 Caption: Colonie, N. Y. , September 12, 2009 -- Colonie, NY, September 11, 2009 -- ... More

Flooding - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 22, 2009 -- Individual Assistance Applicant Services Specialist Gigi Perez provides face-to-face assistance to an applicant visiting the Gowanda, 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 22, 2009 -- Individual Assis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance Applicant Services Speicalist working with a resident in New York Production Date: 09/22/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , September 22,... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- GEMA Area Coordinator Gary Rice and FEMA PDA Lead Yogi Hollowell are conducting a Preliminary Damage Assessment(PDA) walk through to determine extent of storm and flooding damage to this mobile home community along Douglas County Sweetwater Creek. PDA data is included in the state request for federal disaster declaration. George Armstrong, FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- GEMA Ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA's in Douglas County Georgia Production Date: 09/24/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- GEMA Area Coordinator Gary Rice and FEMA PDA Lead Yog... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA are here conducting Preliminary Individual Assistance(IA) Disaster Assessments (PDA's) along Douglas County Sweetwater Creek to determine potential extent of damage to homes by recent severe storms and flooding. PDA data is collected for inclusion in the state request for federal disaster declaration. George Armstrong, FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooding in Douglas County, GA Production Date: 09/24/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , September 24, 2009 -- Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and FEMA ar... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 1, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero and New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) Public Assistance Chief Christopher Holmes speak to media representatives from YNN News and WKBW Channel 7 during a media tour of the joint field office. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 1, 2009 -- FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer at a press event in New York Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 1, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- New York State and FEMA disaster officials tour surrounding creeks and rivers at the Gowanda Reservoir, hit hard by flooding in early August. (L-R) Karl Stadler with the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO), FEMA Debris Specialist Vince Smith, and FEMA Cattaraugus County Public Assistance Coordinator Doug Westermann. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- New Yo...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA debris removal meeting in New York Production Date: 10/14/2009 Caption: Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- New York State and FEMA disaster officials t... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- Ron Simmons, the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) Special Assistant to the State Public Assistance Officer discusses debris in the creeks and rivers near the Gowanda Reservoir with Cattaraugus County Environmental Health Director Eric Wohlers. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- Ron Sim...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meeting outisde about debris removal in New York Production Date: 10/14/2009 Caption: Gowanda, N. Y. , October 14, 2009 -- Ron Simmons, the New York State... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA mitigation survey specialists Andy Pleshko and Victor Quinones survey repetitive loss properties in the town of Hanover, NY. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA mi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Surveyors in New York Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA mitigation survey specialists Andy Pleshko and Victor Quin... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Surveyors Andy Pleshko and Miguel Flores review a list of Repetitive Loss properties they are surveying in the town of Hanover, NY. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA Mi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Surveyors in New York Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Surveyors Andy Pleshko and Miguel Flores review... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 22, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero and Art John, Director - Emergency Response for the Seneca Nation of Indians, discuss plans to conduct a FEMA for Kids event in November 2009. A major disaster declaration, which includes portions of the Seneca Nation, was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Dana Cudmore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 22, 2009 -- FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's FCO, Jaime E. Forero and Art John, Director - Emergency Response for the Seneca Nation of Indians, discuss plans to conduct a FEMA for Kids event in New... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 22, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Forero presents an FCO coin to Art John, Director - Emergency Response for the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) to commemorate the strong relationship between the federal government and SNI. A major disaster declaration, which includes portions of the Seneca Nation, was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Dana Cudmore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 22, 2009 -- FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO makes an award in New York Production Date: 10/22/2009 Caption: Cheektowaga, N. Y. , October 22, 2009 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jaime E. Fo... More

La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 29, 2010 --The Pickens Yard Sediment Basin has tower siphons which acts as giant drains after the basin ponds from debris deposited from winter storms. The mechanism, which allows flood water to pass through and out into the Los Angeles watershed canals is funded under the major disaster declaration for Public Assistance category A work under the PA program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 29, 2010 --The Pickens Yard Sedime...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Dunsmir Sediment Basin in California Production Date: 07/29/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 29, 2010 --The Pickens Yard Sediment Basin ha... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment Basin ponds topsoil from winter storms in the Los Angeles County debris basin systems. Under the major disaster declaration, FEMA provides Public Assistance funds for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent restoration of infrastructure, and as such, it is the most expensive of the disaster grant programs. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winte...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Dunsmir Sediment Basin in California Production Date: 07/30/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment Basin ponds t... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment site is an LA County designated area where debris, silt and sediment from the winter storms is transferred to disbursement stations which sift sediment for topsoil, and later used for US Army Corps engineering projects as fill materials. Under the major disaster declaration for Public Assistance, FEMA funds the removal of debris with category A work under the PA program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - La Canad...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Dunsmir Sediment Basin in California Production Date: 07/30/2010 Caption: La Canada Flintridge, Calif. , July 30, 2010 --The Dunsmir Sediment site is an LA... More

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 23, 2011 - Sandy Coachman, (standing, left) Federal Coordinating Officer listens to a briefing from Angela Kucherenko, (right) Mitigation Manager and John Christenson, Public Assistance Manager on the status of the nine tribal nations that were included in the federal disaster declaration this winter as a result of a severe winter storm. FEMA's Planning department developed a matrix to track the progress of FEMA programs being implemented at the tribal nations. FEMA/Pritchard

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 23, 2011 - Sa...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Assistance and Mitigation for Tribal Nations in Southern California Production Date: 03/23/2011 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 23, 2011 - Sand... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- At a disaster services staging area in the Pratt City community, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate greets a member of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service as Birmingham Fire Chief I. J. Brooks looks on. Administrator Fugate is here in response to the Alabama Presidential Disaster Declaration based on the deadly April tornadoes. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- At a disast...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- At a disaster services staging area in the Pr... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Power crews work to restore power to those affected in the recent tornado catastrophe. President Obama signed Alabama's major disaster declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in areas struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 15, 2011, and continuing. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Power crews work to re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Power crews work to restor... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Cayey, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011 -- Justo Hernandez, Federal Coordinating Officer, the Governor of Puerto Rico and the mayor of Cayey municipality held a press conference after visiting affected community in Villas de Monte Sol, Cayey. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico triggering the release of Federal funds to help individuals and communitites to recover from Hurricane Irene. FEMA/Ashley Andújar

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Cayey, Puer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal, state and local officials during press conference Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: Cayey, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011 -- Justo Hernandez, Federal... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Mud and water surround a damaged house on Main Street after Hurricane Irene swept through the area. President Obama granted a disaster declaration to the county (Greene) making federal help possible. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Prattsville Homes Damaged Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Mud and water surround a damaged house on Main Street ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Prattsville is getting help from the Greene County Emergency Services, the National Guard, and FEMA in the aftermath of flooding after Hurricane Irene swept through the area on August 28. Greene County received a disaster declaration from President Obama on September 3. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Prattsville Gets Help Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Prattsville is getting help from the Greene County Emergen... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- A view of the Windham ski hill runs from the swollen creek that overflowed into the town of Windham. Many homes and business were damaged in the flooding from Hurricane Irene on 8/28/11. The area received a disaster declaration from President Obama on 9/03/11. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ski Town Suffers Damage from Hurricane Irene Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- A view of the Windham ski hill runs fro... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Even the Sheriff's car got damaged in the flood damage caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28. The area received a disaster declaration from President Obama on September 3, 2011 making it possible to receive help from FEMA. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sheriff's Car Damaged Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- Even the Sheriff's car got damaged in the flood damage cau... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- This house, in Greene County, received considerable damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The area was given a disaster declaration by President Obama on September 3 making it eligible for federal help. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Greene County Homes Damaged Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- This house, in Greene County, received considerable ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- A shop on Main Street in Windham proclaims their victory over the destruction from Hurricane Irene. The town suffered damage to homes and businesses and was included in the disaster declaration by President Obama on 9/03/11. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: I Survived Irene Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- A shop on Main Street in Windham proclaims their victory over the d... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- This Windham house was lifted off it's foundation and floated downstream to collide with the town bridge. Damage was extensive to the area in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. President Obama made a disaster declaration for the area on 9/03/11. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bridge versus House - Bridge Wins Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 -- This Windham house was lifted off it's foundation ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to local residents about the process for applying for federal assistance at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Tom Nocera, Small Business Administration External Affairs Specialist, speaks to residents at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Tom ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Jocelyn Augustino taken on 09/03/2011 in Connecticut Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Tom Nocera, Smal... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Stephen M. De Blasio, talks to Mayor April Capone during a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Local Health Department Officials of the East District speak to resident Daniel Beecham and her daughter, Alexis Beecham at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Loca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Jocelyn Augustino taken on 09/03/2011 in Connecticut Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Local Health Dep... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 -- East Haven, CT, September 3, 2011- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro greets Tom Nocera, Small Business Administration External Affairs Specialist, left and FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio, center, at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 -- Ea...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Jocelyn Augustino taken on 09/03/2011 in Connecticut Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 -- East Haven, CT... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to local residents about the process for applying for federal assistance at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Red Cross Volunteer Sandy Stetson speaks to a local resident at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Red ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Jocelyn Augustino taken on 09/03/2011 in Connecticut Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Red Cross Volunt... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to local residents about the process for applying for federal assistance at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to local residents about the process for applying for federal assistance at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to a local TV crew bout the process for applying for federal assistance at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Steve DeBlasio talks to local residents about the process for applying for federal assistance at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy FCO Steve DeBlasio Explains the Application Process Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011 --FEMA Deputy Federa... More

Flooding - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 8, 2011 -- It takes heavy equipment to clean up Prattsville after a second evacuation. The river rose again after a day's rain fall. Damage to Prattsville accompanied Hurricane Irene. President Obama issued a disaster declaration for the area on 8/31/11. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe

Flooding - Prattsville, N. Y. , September 8, 2011 -- It takes heavy eq...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleaning up Prattsville Production Date: 09/08/2011 Caption: Prattsville, N. Y. , September 8, 2011 -- It takes heavy equipment to clean up Prattsville after a... More

Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, September 10, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Debbie Morales shares registration information with people in Bastrop County, Texas, which received a major disaster declaration for wildfires beginning on Aug. 30. Photo by FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, September 10, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relati...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Teams in Bastrop County Production Date: 09/10/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, September 10, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Debb... More

Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, September 10, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Althea Fontenot shares registration information with people in Bastrop County, Texas, which received a major disaster declaration for wildfires beginning on Aug. 30. Photo by FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, September 10, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relati...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations Teams in Bastrop County Production Date: 09/10/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, September 10, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Alth... More

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- A confident FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward and Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly (seated from left to right) shake hands heartily after signing a precedent setting formal agreement to implement federal disaster assistance directly with the Sovereign Navajo Nation to assist with their recovery from severe freeze that occurred December 15, 2012 to January 21, 2013. This historic event marks the first FEMA-Tribal agreement implemented west of the Mississippi since the amendment of the Stafford Act that provides federally recognized tribal governments to make a request directly to the President for a major disaster declaration without going through a state government. Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- A confident FEMA Region IX Administr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Mentmore, NM Disaster Types: Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm Categories: Disaster Off... More

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly (left) gives opening remarks during a historic signing ceremony with FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward (right). FEMA and Navajo Nation leaders signed a precedent setting formal agreement to implement federal disaster assistance directly with the Sovereign Navajo Nation to assist with their recovery from severe freeze that occurred December 15, 2012 to January 21, 2013. This is the first FEMA-Tribal agreement implemented west of the Mississippi since the amendment of the Stafford Act that provides federally recognized tribal governments to make a request directly to the President for a major disaster declaration without going through a state government. Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Mentmore, N.M., March 14, 2013 -- Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Mentmore, NM Disasters: Navajo Nation Severe Freeze (DR-4104) Disaster Types: Sev... More

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- FEMA Region IX Administrator Nancy Ward (right), Federal Coordinating Officer Mark Neveau (center) take time to engage in a cultural lesson on the grounds of the Navajo Nation Museum inside what is known as a Hogan. Robert Johnson (left), a Traditional Cultural Specialist, explains that the eight-sided Hogan is a shrine where ceremonies such as weddings and rites of passage are conducted. The exchange took place on the same day, FEMA and Navajo Nation leaders signed a precedent setting formal agreement to implement federal disaster assistance directly with the Sovereign Navajo Nation to assist with their recovery from severe freeze that occurred December 15, 2012 to January 21, 2013. This is the first FEMA-Tribal agreement implemented west of the Mississippi since the amendment of the Stafford Act that provides federally recognized tribal governments to make a request directly to the President for a major disaster declaration without going through a state government.Photo by Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Window Rock, Ariz., March 14, 2013 -- FEMA Region IX Administrator Nan...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kelly Hudson City/State: Window Rock, AZ Disasters: Navajo Nation Severe Freeze (DR-4104) Disaster Types: ... More

Denton, Texas, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Sandy Coachman briefs FEMA Region 6 Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) 2 on the plans to respond to DR-4100 in Arkansas. The state recently received a major disaster declaration in the aftermath of severe winter storms during the period of Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2012. Photo by FEMA/Bob Alvey

Denton, Texas, Jan. 30, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) San...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Denton, TX Keywords: winter storm Disasters: Arkansas Severe Winter Storm (DR-4... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- The community of Henryville was hit brutally hard, with destruction, damage and deaths the result of tornadoes that tore through the center of town March 2. FEMA, state and local officials were there March 6 and 7 to assess the damage, with assessments going to the Governor of Indiana for evaluation and a possible recommendation for a presidential disaster declaration. Michael Raphael/FEMA photo

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- The commu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Henryville, Indiana Production Date: 03/06/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 -- The community of Henryville was hit brutally har... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Governor Tomblin announced during a press conference that he will seek a federal disaster declaration for the disaster survivors affected by the recent tornado outbreak. While the assessment of damages is ongoing, FEMA is working closely with their partners to provide immediate assistance by means of a federal disaster declaration. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Governor T...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor's Press Conference Production Date: 03/07/2012 Caption: Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Governor Tomblin announced during a press conference t... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Frank Ferreira, FEMA External Affairs Officer, monitors media activity during a press conference. Governor Tomblin announced that he will seek a federal disaster declaration for his home state that was severely damaged from recent tornadoes. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Frank Ferre...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA External Affairs Monitoring Media Production Date: 03/07/2012 Caption: Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Frank Ferreira, FEMA External Affairs Officer... More

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Governor Tomblin announced during a press conference that he will seek a federal disaster declaration for the disaster survivors affected by the recent tornado outbreak. While the assessment of damages is ongoing, FEMA is working closely with their partners to provide immediate assistance by means of a federal disaster declaration. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado - Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Governor To...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Tomblin seeking federal assistance Production Date: 03/07/2012 Caption: Charleston, W. Va. , March 7, 2012 -- Governor Tomblin announced during a pres... More

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- The American Flag waves as a symbol of hope over the damaged homes and striped hillside after two tornadoes torn through the community of 1,900 residents in Southern Indiana on March 2. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Photo by Gene Romano/FEMA

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- The American Flag waves ...

The original database describes this as: Title: American Flag Still Waves in Henryville Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- The American Flag waves as a symbol of hope ov... More

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Local officials walk the damaged neighborhoods of Henryville that was struck by two deadly tornadoes on March 2 to talk with residents cleaning up and provide the latest recovery information. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Photo by Gene Romano/FEMA

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Local officials walk the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Surveying Damaged in Henryville, Indiana Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Local officials walk the damaged neighborhood... More

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Destroyed homes and stripped hillside are all that is left after two tornadoes ripped through the Southern Indiana community of Henryville on March 2. Heavy equipment is needed to remove the thousands of cubic yards of debris that were left in the tornadoes' path. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Photo by Gene Romano/FEMA

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Destroyed homes and stri...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleanup begins in Henryville, Indiana Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Destroyed homes and stripped hillside are all th... More

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Heavy equipment operators begin to remove the debris left behind in the wake of several tornadoes that struck southern Indiana on March 2. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, just two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Photo by Gene Romano/FEMA

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Heavy equipment operator...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris Removal in Henryville, Indiana Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- Heavy equipment operators begin to remove the de... More

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- A series of tornadoes struck the area on March 2, killed 13 people and left hundreds homeless. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Photo by Gene Romano/FEMA

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- A series of tornadoes st...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Henryville, Indiana Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 -- A series of tornadoes struck the area on March 2... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Elliott County, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- FEMA's Jim Sadler and Elliot County Emergency Management Representative Jim Skaggs speak to a resident about damage his home received during the recent storms for a preliminary damage assessment (PDA). This assessment will determine if the county should be added to the disaster declaration already active. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Elliott County, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- FEMA'...

The original database describes this as: Title: More Kentucky Counties receiving Preliminary Damage Assessments Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Elliott County, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- FEMA's Jim Sadler ... More

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