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Office of Emergency Preparedness

Office of Emergency Preparedness

Title and date from log book. Contact sheet available for reference purposes: USN&WR COLL - Job no. 24779, frame 19A/20. Forms part of: U.S. News & World Report Magazine Photograph Collection.

Boston, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino talked Wednesday with Boston and North Providence, RI, schoolchildren involved in FEMA Region I's STEP Program pilot, an initiative that encourages emergency preparedness amongst New England's youth. Students told the Deputy Administrator about the disasters they learned to prepare for, their family meeting locations, and the contents of their emergency kits. FEMA/David Bibo

Boston, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Serino with school children in Massachusetts Production Date: 04/28/2010 Caption: Boston, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator R... More

Boston, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino talked Wednesday with Boston and North Providence, RI, schoolchildren involved in FEMA Region I's STEP Program pilot, an initiative that encourages emergency preparedness amongst New England's youth. Students told the Deputy Administrator about the disasters they learned to prepare for, their family meeting locations, and the contents of their emergency kits. FEMA/David Bibo

Boston, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administrator Richard Serino ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Serino with school children in Massachusetts Production Date: 04/28/2010 Caption: Boston, Mass. , April 28, 2010 -- Deputy Administra... More

Washington, DC, September 14, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary of Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency on September 12, 2005 Bill Koplitz/FEMA

Washington, DC, September 14, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under ...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- David Paulison, the Acting Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response, speaks with Texas Governor Rick Perry about preparations for Hurricane Rita and to determine the need for federal assistance in anticipation of landfall there. He also called Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco to discuss that state's preparedness efforts and possible need for federal assistance in case Hurricane Rita affects that state. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- David Pauliso...

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

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Hurricane Katrina: How is FEMA Performing Its Mission at This Stage of Recovery? Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- R. David Paulison, Acting Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response and Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, testifies at a hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Hurricane Katrina: How is FEMA Performing Its Mission at This Stage of Recovery?. Bill Koplitz/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Washington, DC, October 6, 2005 -- ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - At his press conference today, Governor Haley Barbour and Homeland Security Secretary, Michael Chertoff, who is touring the Gulf area affected by Hurricane Katrina, are emphasizing preparednesss for the 2006 hurricane season. The state and federal partners work closely on emergency preparedness as well as response. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., April 14, 2006 - At his press conf...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 05-30-06 -- Secretary for the US Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff with FEMA Director R. David Paulison, and FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson, visit the "Times Picayune" Editorial Board and talk about Emergency Preparedness and Personal Evacuation Plans. The men were visiting the Gulf Coast to raise the public awareness of Hurricane Season. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 05-30-06 -- Secretary for the US ...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 27, 2007 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance representative Teryl Franklin assists Orleans Parish resident Railynn Holmes with rental assistance documentation during the Crescent City Comeback Informational Fair on Oct. 27, 2007. New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Road Home, Housing Authority of New Orleans, Small Business Administration, New Orleans Recovery Schools, Social Security Administration, and Operation Hope. Photo: Gina Cortez/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October 27, 2007 -- Federal Emer...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October, 27, 2006 -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency participated in the Crescent City Comeback Informational Fair on Oct. 27, 2007. Other participants included the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Road Home, Housing Authority of New Orleans, Small Business Administration, New Orleans Recovery Schools, Social Security Administration, and Operation Hope. Photo: Gina Cortez/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, October, 27, 2006 -- The Federal ...

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

[Heavy Rain, Flooding] New Orleans, LA, October 27, 2007 -- Federal Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance representative Jeanell Holmes provides Orleans Parish resident Keith Mason information on rental assistance during the Crescent City Comeback informational fair on Oct. 27, 2007. Other participants included the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Road Home, Housing Authority of New Orleans, Small Business Administration, New Orleans Recovery Schools, Social Security Administration, and Operation Hope. Photo: Gina Cortez/FEMA.

[Heavy Rain, Flooding] New Orleans, LA, October 27, 2007 -- Federal Em...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 2008 -- Hundreds of volunteers fills sand bags to be used to stop the water from the Cedar River from flooding the town. The river rose to a record high of 102 feet, endangering the town of Cedar Falls, IA. Storms have inconvenienced many people throughout Iowa. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Falls, IA, June 10, 200...

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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security held the workshop "Partnerships in Emergency Preparedness: A Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Preparedness Training Workshop" where federal, Commonwealth, private sector, community and faith-based group's representatives received emergency preparedness training which was intended to provide them with resources, knowledge, and skills necessary to respond to, and recover from all threats, hazards, and adverse incidents. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2009 -- T...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Officials meet in Puerto Rico Production Date: 01/15/2009 Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security held... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security held the workshop "Partnerships in Emergency Preparedness: A Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Preparedness Training Workshop" where federal, Commonwealth, private sector, community and faith-based group's representatives received emergency preparedness training which was intended to provide them with resources, knowledge, and skills necessary to respond to, and recover from all threats, hazards, and adverse incident. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2009 -- T...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Officials meet in Puerto Rico Production Date: 01/15/2009 Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 15, 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security... More

Washington, D. C. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate testifies at U. S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery, at the hearing "Are We Ready? A Status Report on Emergency Preparedness for the 2009 Hurricane Season. " FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate testifies at U.S. Senate Committee Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Administrat... More

Washington, D. C. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate testifies at U. S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery at the hearing "Are We Ready? A Status Report on Emergency Preparedness for the 2009 Hurricane Season. " FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate testifies at U.S. Senate Comm Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W.... More

Washington, D. C. , June 9, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate speaks with committee members before the start of a Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery hearing: "Are We Ready? A Status Report on Emergency Preparedness for the 2009 Hurricane Season. " FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , June 9, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Adiministrator W. Craig Fugate at a House Committee hearing Production Date: 06/09/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 9, 2009 -- FEMA Administrator W.... More

Boston, Mass. , October 18, 2009 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino (l), FEMA Director Craig Fugate (c), Dan McGough(r), Director Boston Office of Emergency Preparedness and the Boston Emergency Medical Services Honor Guard stand at attention during the National Anthem at Faneuil Hall. Annie Donovan/FEMA

Boston, Mass. , October 18, 2009 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Ser...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Anthem at Serino oath ceremony in Boston Production Date: 10/18/2009 Caption: Boston, Mass. , October 18, 2009 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serin... More

Baton Rouge, La. , April 15, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate discusses emergency preparedness with parish officials after his presentation on the FEMA he is helping to create. The Parish Leadership Summit provides continued preparedness training to government officials in Louisiana. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Baton Rouge, La. , April 15, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate d...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate at Louisiana Parish Leadership Summit Production Date: 04/15/2010 Caption: Baton Rouge, La. , April 15, 2010 -- FEMA Administrator Craig F... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , July 13, 2010 -- FEMA representatives were on hand to mark the ground breaking of the new Courthouse Square to be located directly behind the historic St. Bernard Courthouse. The project is a collaborative effort by FEMA, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and St. Bernard Parish government. FEMA/Manuel Broussard

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Chalmette, La. , July 13, 2010 -- FEMA repr...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. Bernard Courthouse Square Groundbreaking Production Date: 07/13/2010 Caption: Chalmette, La. , July 13, 2010 -- FEMA representatives were on hand to mark t... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Algiers, La. , August 5, 2010 -- Repair of L. B. Landry High School was a partnership between FEMA, the Recovery School District (RSD), the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA), the Louisiana Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. FEMA obligated more than $61 million in order to help rebuild L. B. Landry. FEMA/Manny Broussard

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Algiers, La. , August 5, 2010 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: L.B. Landry High School in Louisiana Production Date: 08/05/2010 Caption: Algiers, La. , August 5, 2010 -- Repair of L. B. Landry High School was a partnership... More

A close up of an emergency kit filled with supplies including non-perishable food, a first aid kit and emergency plans

A close up of an emergency kit filled with supplies including non-peri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-11-07 12:02:54 UTC Photographer Name: Zachary Kittrie (FEMA/Pritchard) Keywords: Emergency Preparedness ^ emergency kit ^ emergency supplies Photo... More

Hispanic American family discuss their emergency plan

Hispanic American family discuss their emergency plan

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-11-07 15:25:42 UTC Photographer Name: Zachary Kittrie (FEMA/Pritchard) Keywords: Emergency Preparedness ^ Emergency Plan ^ hispanic family Photogr... More

A military couple load their emergency kit on their patio

A military couple load their emergency kit on their patio

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-11-07 13:32:20 UTC Photographer Name: Zachary Kittrie (FEMA/Pritchard) Keywords: Emergency Preparedness ^ emergency kit ^ military couple Photogra... More

African American family discuss emergency preparedness

African American family discuss emergency preparedness

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-11-07 13:58:39 UTC Photographer Name: Zachary Kittrie (FEMA/Pritchard) Keywords: African American family ^ Emergency Preparedness Photographs Rela... More

A close up of an emergency kit with supplies including garbage bags, juice, and a first aid kit

A close up of an emergency kit with supplies including garbage bags, j...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-11-07 12:00:36 UTC Photographer Name: Zachary Kittrie (FEMA/Pritchard) Keywords: Emergency Preparedness ^ emergency kit ^ emergency supplies Photo... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Louisiana Recovery Office senior staff and a representative from the governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness provided recovery presentations to Japanese visitors Mayumi Sakamoto (l) and Shingo Nagamatsu (r). The delegates expressed in interest in hurricane lessons learned as well as how the Louisiana Recovery Office works with state and local officials, and how we work with Headquarters and other FEMA entities. FEMA/Lillie Long.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Japanese Delegations Visits FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office Production Date: 03/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , March 3, 2011 -- New Orleans, LA, Louisiana... More

Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , April 22, 2011 -- Helen DuBois, FEMA Tribal Mitigation Manager and Anthony Wright, Mitigation Data Specialist prepares a box of FEMA publications on mitigation and emergency preparedness for the Pala Band of Mission Indians' Earth Day Celebration. The FEMA mitigation department has been working with the Pala Band of Mission Indians and eight other tribal nations in the Southern California area after a severe winter storm was declared a Federal disaster on January 26th. Several of the tribes will be celebrating Earth Day and FEMA is supplying information that will help educate tribal members about emergency preparedness and mitigation. FEMA/Pritchard

Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , April 22, 2011 -- Helen DuBois, FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA supports Southern California Tribal Earth Day Celebrations Production Date: 04/22/2011 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , April 22, 2011 -- Helen DuBois, FEMA Tr... More

Earthquake - Marietta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Preparing for The Great Central U. S. Shakeout Event at Milford Elementary School 4th grade class. Kelly Kelkenberg of FEMA and Angi Ford of GEMA answer student questions about earthquake preparedness and emergency preparedness that families should do. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Earthquake - Marietta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Preparing for The Great...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for The Great Central U.S. Shakeout Event Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Marietta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Preparing for The Great Central U. S... More

Earthquake - Marietta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Preparing for The Great Central U. S. Shakeout Event at Milford Elementary School 4th grade class. Kids get into the drop, cover and hold on position for the drill. FEMA and GEMA personnel were there to answer questions about earthquake and emergency preparedness. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt

Earthquake - Marietta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Preparing for The Great...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for The Great Central U.S. Shakeout Event Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Marietta, Ga. , April 28, 2011 -- Preparing for The Great Central U. S... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- Bob Nations, Director of Emergency Preparedness for Shelby County, explains the transitional housing process to evacuees at the Hope Shelter. FEMA provides interpreter services when there is a significant number of applicants who speak a language other than English. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- Bob Nations...

The original database describes this as: Title: Using a Certified Interpreter Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- Bob Nations, Director of Emergency Preparedness for Shelby ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 --- Bob Nations, Shelby County Director of Emergency Preparedness and Certified Interpreter Ivette Baldizon explain the Transitional Housing Process at the Cummings Shelter. FEMA is working to assist the county in this transition process. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 --- Bob Nation...

The original database describes this as: Title: Shelter Transitioning Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 --- Bob Nations, Shelby County Director of Emergency Preparedness and ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 --- Bob Nations, Shelby County Director of Emergency Preparedness and Certified Interpreter Ivette Baldizon explain the Transitional Housing Process at Hope Shelter. FEMA is working to assist the county in this transitional process. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 --- Bob Nation...

The original database describes this as: Title: Transitional Housing begins Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 --- Bob Nations, Shelby County Director of Emergency Preparednes... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 23, 2011 -- 42 Louisiana Recovery Office Evacuation team members recently participated in a joint evacuation exercise with Region VI, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city and parish emergency responders. Public Assistance Program Specialist Carole Levin (L) gets her bracelet scanned during the intake process which took place at a provisional passenger terminal near the Louis Armstrong Airport. The exercise gave participants insight into some of the questions and concerns evacuees may have while going through the evacuation process. FEMA/Ralph Simcox

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 23, 2011 -- 42 Lou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Evacuation Team Emergency Preparedness Exercise Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 23, 2011 -- 42 Louisiana Recovery Office Evacuati... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baton Rouge, La. , July 21, 2011 -- FEMA leadership took time to recognize the support and partnership efforts of Mark Cooper from the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Mark is moving to the private sector to be Director of Emergency Preparedness for Wal-Mart Global operations and their many employees. FEMA/Ralph Simcox

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baton Rouge, La. , July 21, 2011 -- FEMA le...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Leadership recognizes GOHSEP's Mark Cooper Production Date: 07/21/2011 Caption: Baton Rouge, La. , July 21, 2011 -- FEMA leadership took time to recognize... More

Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Employees from FEMA and the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management promoted emergency preparedness at the annual football game between Temple University and Villanova University.

Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Employees from FEMA and the P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Kicking Off National Preparedness Month in Philadelphia Production Date: 09/01/2011 Caption: Philadelphia, Pa. , September 1, 2011 -- Employees from FEMA and t... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Crystal City, Va. , September 12, 2011 -- Participants of the Getting Real Conference II listen as panelists speak about inclusive emergency preparedness. The conference aimed to identify promising practices that strengthen the whole community's capacity to prepare for, respond to, recover from and mitigate the impact of disasters.

Emergency Planning and Security - Crystal City, Va. , September 12, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participants at Getting Real Confernce II Production Date: 09/12/2011 Caption: Crystal City, Va. , September 12, 2011 -- Participants of the Getting Real Confe... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Venus Ginés, M. A. P/CHWI, CEO/Founder, Día de la Mujer Latina™ Inc. offers her insights during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participants share ideas at Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Venus Ginés, M. A. P/CHWI, ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Alex Amparo, Senior Advisor, Response and Recovery watches as a Latino Leadership Summit participant voices his ideas about emergency management collaborations with the Latino community. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participants share ideas at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Alex Amparo, Senior Adv... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Andrew Velasquez, III, FEMA Region V Regional Administrator discusses working together across government and beyond during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Speaker at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Andrew Velasquez, III, FEMA Region V Reg... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Latino Leadership Summit Listening Session participants share ideas regarding enhanced Latino engagement in all facets of emergency management. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Latino Leadership Summit Participants share Ideas Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Latino Leadership Summit Liste... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington , D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Douglas Garcia, Executive Director, Federal Relations and Outreach and Tracey Batacan, FEMA Private Sector Liaison respond to questions regarding new partnerships during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington , D. C. , September 15, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Scott Moir taken on 09/15/2011 in District of Columbia Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington , D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Douglas Ga... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Alex Amparo, FEMA Senior Advisor, FEMA Response and Recovery co-hosts the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit at the Grand Hyatt, Washington, DC on September 15 - 16, 2011. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alex Amparo speaking at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Alex Amparo, FEMA Senior Ad... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A female participant offers her input during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participant speaking at Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A female participant offers her... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A participant makes a comment during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Male Participant at the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A participant makes a comm... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A female participant drafts ideas to share with the summit participants at the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit Listening Session. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities.

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participant at Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A female participant drafts ideas to sha... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Sara Benitez, National Council of La Raza raises her hand to join the conversation during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Female Participant at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Sara Benitez, National Counci... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Venus Ginés, M. A. P/CHWI, CEO/Founder, Día de la Mujer Latina™ Inc offers her insights during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participant providing insight at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Venus Ginés, M. A.... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Ashley Small, FEMA Private Sector Specialist, shares information with a participant during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Ashley Small, FEMA Private Sector Specialist, shares in... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Session teams at the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit share their ideas on emergency management engagement with the Latino Community. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participants at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Session teams at the 2011 Latino Le... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Dawn Hart, FEMA Limited English Proficiency Coordinator, responds to a question during the Limited English Proficiency Outreach panel discussion at the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Panelist at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Dawn Hart, FEMA Limited English Profici... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate discusses the whole of community concept and the importance of working together during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Craig Fugate speaking at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- FEMA Adminis... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- William Johnson, Green America Public Private Partnership, Inc. poses a question during one of the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit panel discussions. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Latino Leadership Summit 2011 Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- William Johnson, Green America Public Private Part... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Alex Amparo, Senior Advisor, FEMA Response and Recovery shakes hands with Dr. Federico Subervi, Center for the Study of Latino Media and Markets, University of Texas, Hispanic Serving Institution during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alex Amparo and Dr. Federico Subervi Shake Hands Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Alex Amparo, Senior Advisor, FE... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A participant offers his input while Alex Amparo, Senior Advisor, FEMA Response and Recovery looks on during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participant at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A participant offers his input while... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Reynaldo Colon makes a comment during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participant speaking at the Latino Leadership Conference Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Reynaldo Colon makes a ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Raul Cisneros, U. S. Census Bureau, Media Relations limited English Proficiency issues during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Speaker at the Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- Raul Cisneros, U. S. Census Bureau, Medi... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A male participant discusses his suggestions for empowering the Latino community before, during and after disasters in the Listening Session during the 2011 Latino Leadership Summit. FEMA works with many stakeholders to discuss and promote emergency preparedness in all communities. Photo by Scott Moir/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Washington, D. C. , September 15, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Participant asks question at Latino Leadership Summit Production Date: 09/15/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , September 15, 2011 -- A male participant discuss... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2011 -- FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico presented "Super Listos", an all hazards preparedness coloring and activity book designed for children. This book targets children ages 5 to 10, and introduces them to basic concepts of emergency preparedness. In this photo Justo Hernandez, Federal Coordinating Officer, presents the book to local media. Photo by Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO presents Super Listos coloring book Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2011 -- FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2011 -- FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico presented "Super Listos", an all hazards preparedness coloring and activity book designed for children. This book targets children ages 5 to 10, and introduces them to basic concepts of emergency preparedness. In this photo Justo Hernandez, Federal Coordinating Officer, presents the book to Univision news. Photo by Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO speaking to local media Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 20, 2011 -- FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico presented "S... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Chad Stover displays his award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Chad Stover displays his ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champion of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Chad Stover displays his award and stands ... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino speaks with Honoree Tod Pritchard. Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino speaks w... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, Earthquake Country Alliance members Thor Paulsen, Kathleen Fairchild, Kathleen Springer, and Honoree Mark Benthien, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning stand with the award presented to the Alliance (L-R)

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- National Emergency Management Ass...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- National Emergency Management Association Preside... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Brenda Gormley displays her award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning, and FEMA Region 6 Regional Administrator Anthony Russell (L-R)

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Brenda Gormley displays h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Brenda Gormley displays her award and sta... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Brian Blake displays his award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Brian Blake displays his ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Brian Blake displays his award and stands... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Venus Majeski displays her award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Venus Majeski displays he...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Venus Majeski displays her award and stan... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Jodi Simpson displays her award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Jodi Simpson displays her...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Jodi Simpson displays her award and stand... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Tod Pritchard displays his award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Tod Pritchard displays hi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Tod Pritchard displays his award and stan... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino (center) moderates the first Champions of Change discussion panel: Honorees Mark Benthien, Brian Blake, Carolyn Bluhm, Martin Makowski, Michael Ripley, Herman Schaffer, Abby Solomon, and Chad Stover. Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino (center)... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Award Winners and Champions of Change. Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Individual and Community Pre...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Award ... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Martin Makowski displays his award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Martin Makowski displays ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Martin Makowski displays his award and st... More

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Michael J. Smith displays his award and stands with National Emergency Management Association President Jim Mullen, International Association of Emergency Managers Region 3 President Kathee Henning, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning (L-R). Award recipients were honored for their significant innovation and creativity in working to get their communities ready for the unexpected and embraced the approach of involving all members of their communities in emergency preparedness and response, reaching out to faith-based, tribal, non-profit, private sector and community-based organizations, as well as individual citizens.

Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Michael J. Smith displays...

The original database describes this as: Title: Champions of Change Awards Ceremony Production Date: 01/19/2012 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Jan. 19, 2012 -- Honoree Michael J. Smith displays his award and s... More

Atlanta, Ga. , March 22, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino opens the Think Tank conference call at the Georgia Tech Centergy Building in downtown Atlanta. Also pictured (L) Marcie Roth, FEMA Director of Disability Integration and Andy Altizer (c), Georgia Tech Director of Emergency Preparedness. The Think Tank forum is designed to engage our partners, promote innovation and facilitate discussion in the field of emergency management. David Fine/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga. , March 22, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Ser...

The original database describes this as: Title: Think Tank in Atlanta, Georgia Production Date: 03/22/2012 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , March 22, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino opens the Think T... More

Emergency preparedness and security meeting at Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building

Emergency preparedness and security meeting at Anthony J. Celebrezze F...

Dr. Joe DiRenzo III, deputy operational planning and anti-terrorism coordinator for Coast Guard Atlantic Area, speaks to a group of Great Lakes agency leaders during a meeting at the Anthony J. Celebrezze Feder... More

Miami, Fla. , June 7, 2012 -- Representatives from Miami-area Consulates participate in a half-day seminar on emergency preparedness. Photo credit: State Department, Office of Foreign Missions.

Miami, Fla. , June 7, 2012 -- Representatives from Miami-area Consulat...

The original database describes this as: Title: Miami Seminar on Emergency Preparedness Production Date: 06/07/2012 Caption: Miami, Fla. , June 7, 2012 -- Representatives from Miami-area Consulates participa... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French, director of emergency preparedness for the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA), answers a call in the hospital Emergency Operations Center during a mass casualty exercise at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French...

The original database describes this as: Title: CHA Benefits from CDP Training, Better Prepared Production Date: 07/12/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French, director of emergency pr... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French, director of emergency preparedness for the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA), tracks hospital operations as her emergency operations team works to manage a simulated mass casualty event at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). French attended the Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (HCL) course that provides healthcare professionals necessary knowledge to generate appropriate decisions following a disaster or mass casualty event.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French...

The original database describes this as: Title: Colorado Hospital Association Benefits from CDP Training Production Date: 07/12/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French, director of eme... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French, the director of emergency preparedness for the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA), identified above as the operations section chief, updates other members of her team during her final exercise at the CDP. French played a pivotal role as her team managed hospital emergency operations during the training exercise. The CHA works with the state to improve healthcare emergency responses through effective all-hazards planning, coordination, and collaboration with more than 90 hospitals and preparedness partners.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French...

The original database describes this as: Title: Colorado Hospital Association Benefits from CDP Training Production Date: 07/12/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , July 12, 2012 -- Deborah French, the director of... More

Arlington, Va. , Aug. 8, 2012 -- Jon Carson, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, speaks about the Obama Administration's priorities related to emergency preparedness. His remarks focused on the importance of local communities connecting and building strong relationships.

Arlington, Va. , Aug. 8, 2012 -- Jon Carson, Director of the White Hou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Jon Carson Speaks at National Preparedness Symposium Production Date: 08/08/2012 Caption: Arlington, Va. , Aug. 8, 2012 -- Jon Carson, Director of the White Ho... More

District of Columbia National Guard stands ready as Hurricane Sandy approaches

District of Columbia National Guard stands ready as Hurricane Sandy ap...

A D.C. National Guardsman prepares a military vehicle for storm response as part of preparations for Hurricane Sandy.

Seattle, Wash., June 21, 2013 -- A FEMA employee shares emergency preparedness information with a cyclist. The event, called the Seattle Disaster Relief Trials, focused on how bicycles can be used for emergency preparedness in responding to potential disaster scenarios. Cyclists rode through a 10 mile course with checkpoints along the way that focused on skill building activities and challenges - such as collecting first aid supplies & learning first aid basics, collecting and transporting food, water and sandbags, completing communication preparedness activities and moving their bikes and gear over road barriers

Seattle, Wash., June 21, 2013 -- A FEMA employee shares emergency prep...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo City/State: Seattle, WA Categories: FEMA Event Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emerge... More

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Adminstrator Craig Fugate discusses FEMA's roles in all-hazards preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation to members of House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communication

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Adminstrator Craig Fugate disc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Paul Luke City/State: Washington, DC Categories: Congressional Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emerge... More

Suffern, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 -- FEMA For Kids promotes emergency preparedness at Lime Kiln Elementary in Suffern, NY by teaching students how to create an emergency supply kit. In addition, emergency safety related books, pamphlets websites are provided to students and staff during the safety preparedness question and answer session. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Suffern, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 -- FEMA For Kids promotes emergency prepa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Suffern, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emerg... More

Suffern, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 -- FEMA For Kids promotes emergency preparedness at Lime Kiln Elementary in Suffern, NY by teaching students how to create an emergency supply kit. In addition, emergency safety related books, pamphlets and websites are provided to students and staff during the safety preparedness question and answer session. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Suffern, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 -- FEMA For Kids promotes emergency prepa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Suffern, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emerg... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

Baton Rouge, La., November 21, 2013 -- The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness hosted a delegation from the Netherlands Thursday, Nov. 21. FEMA's Louisiana Recovery Office Director Mike Womack joined GOHSEP Director Kevin Davis and Deputy Director Mark Riley to discuss how the state and federal government handle flooding preparedness and recovery. Photo/Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Baton Rouge, La., November 21, 2013 -- The Governor's Office of Homela...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Manuel Broussard Disasters: Louisiana Hurricane Katrina (DR-1603) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joined the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the kick-off of the 10th Annual National Preparedness Month, a month-long nationwide campaign to promote emergency preparedness and encourage volunteerism. Administrator Fugate spoke with the Port Richmond Community Emergency Response Team. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate j...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ hurricane sa... More

Yarmouth, Maine, Sep. 9, 2013 -- Assistant Principal Josh Ottow (center) talks about emergency preparedness with Yarmouth High School students on the opening day of school

Yarmouth, Maine, Sep. 9, 2013 -- Assistant Principal Josh Ottow (cente...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eilis Maynard City/State: Yarmouth, ME Disaster Types: Emergency Planning and Security Categories: Prepara... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joined the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the kick-off of the 10th Annual National Preparedness Month, a month-long nationwide campaign to promote emergency preparedness and encourage volunteerism. Port Richmond Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Chief John Tidona showed Administrator Fugate the team's Mobile Command Center. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate j...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ Craig Fugate... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

This year's Resolve to be Ready campaign focuses on 'Family Connection' to reinforce the importance of parents including their children in preparedness conversations in advance of potential disasters. Use this square graphic to promote emergency preparedness

This year's Resolve to be Ready campaign focuses on 'Family Connection...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jana Baldwin Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Commissioner Joseph Bruno, Ad Council CEO Peggy Conlon, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, together for the kick-off of the 10th Annual National Preparedness Month, a month-long nationwide campaign to promote emergency preparedness and encourage volunteerism. A national ad campaign focusing on educating families and their children on preparing for an emergency was unveiled. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- New York City Office of Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ hurricane sa... More

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and other FEMA senior staff meet with the members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communication. The members met with senior staff to further their understanding on FEMA's role in all-hazards preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Paul Luke City/State: Washington, DC Categories: Congressional Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emerge... More

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- Representative Susan Brooks (R-IN) addresses FEMA senior leadership at a conference at FEMA Headquarters in Washington. Rep. Brooks is the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communication

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- Representative Susan Brooks (R-IN) ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Paul Luke City/State: Washington, DC Categories: Congressional Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emerge... More

Suffern, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 -- FEMA For Kids promotes emergency preparedness at Lime Kiln Elementary in Suffern, NY by teaching students how to create an emergency supply kit. In addition, emergency safety related books, pamphlets websites are provided to students and staff during the safety preparedness question and answer session. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Suffern, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2013 -- FEMA For Kids promotes emergency prepa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Suffern, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emerg... More

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- U.S. Representatives Scott Perry (R-PA) and Donald Payne, Jr. (D-NJ) meet with FEMA senior staff to discuss FEMA's role in all-hazards preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation at a conference at FEMA Headquarters. Reps. Perry and Payne are members of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communication

Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2013 -- U.S. Representatives Scott Perry (R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Paul Luke City/State: Washington, DC Keywords: Perry ^ Payne Categories: Congressional Photographs Relatin... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialists along with Federal, State, public and community-based organizations, are making sure persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, are achieving full inclusion in disaster preparedness planning and community recovery activities. FEMA meets with experts and advocates to better understand the actual needs of the community in emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2013 -- FEMA Disability Integration Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Emer... More

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