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Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Centerville, Tenn. , May 7, 2010 -- Storm survivors get a warm meal at the Fairfield Church of Christ. FEMA, the Red Cross and other partners are responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Centerville, Tenn. , May 7, 2010 -- Storm su...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm Survivors Eat Lunch in Tennessee Production Date: 05/07/2010 Caption: Centerville, Tenn. , May 7, 2010 -- Storm survivors get a warm meal at the Fairfiel... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri discusses the needs of the flood evacuees with Hope Presbyterian Shelter Manager, Lesa Joyner. The Hope Shelter is also the site for the first Disaster Recovery Center. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specia...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR-1979-TN Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Community Relations Specialist Foudiya Henri discusses the needs of the flood ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) staff escorting evacuated residents to quarters at a temporary Red Cross shelter in Galveston. Hundreds of residents returned home today from a shelter in San Antonio where they stayed safe while Hurricane Ike slammed their hometown with destructive winds and flooding. Mike Moore/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents return home to Galveston Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) staff escorting e... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph A. Diemont (C) and State Coordinating Officer (SCO) Bryan Fisher (R) tour the newly constructed medical facility with Doctor Bruce Atkinson (L). A severe flood destroyed the previous medical center in 2009 and FEMA partnered with the State of Alaska to relocate the hospital to higher ground. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Winter Storm - Princeton, Ky. , February 21, 2009 -- At a Red Cross shelter, shelter manager Bill Carrington comforts Lynn Jones. The January 27th ice storm left thousands without power, many for two weeks or more. Photo by Liz Roll

Winter Storm - Princeton, Ky. , February 21, 2009 -- At a Red Cross sh...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross manager comforts a resident in Kentucky Production Date: 02/21/2009 Caption: Princeton, Ky. , February 21, 2009 -- At a Red Cross shelter, shelter ma... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A Safe Room is shown just outside a destroyed home in the Oklahoma City area after the May 10 tornado outbreak. FEMA/Earl Armstrong

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A Safe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado destroyed home in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A Safe Room is shown just outside a destroyed ho... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - March 23, 2011 -- U. S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos visits disaster victims at an emergency shelter in Ishinomaki, near Sendai, Japan. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - March 23, 2011 -- U. S. Ambassador to Japan Joh...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ambassador Roos Visits Disaster Victims Production Date: 03/23/2011 Caption: March 23, 2011 -- U. S. Ambassador to Japan John Roos visits disaster victims at a... More

Flooding - Memphis , Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Volunteers Joyce Hawkins and Bobbie McClanahan sort donated essential items at Mississippi Blvd Christian Church. These will be distributed to victims of the Mississippi River flooding. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis , Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Volunteers Joyce Hawkins ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteerism in Memphis Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis , Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Volunteers Joyce Hawkins and Bobbie McClanahan sort donated esse... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Volunteer Brooke Ward sets up bags of essential items for evacuees from the Mississippi River flooding. The Shelter at Hope Presbyterian is one of the largest in Memphis. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Volunteer Brooke Ward sets...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers at Work Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Volunteer Brooke Ward sets up bags of essential items for evacuees fro... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Gary Weidner, FEMA Public Information Officer, discusses the opening of the Disaster Recovery Center at the Hope Presbyterian Shelter with DRC Manager, Bea Riddle. This DRC is open to anyone, but has been placed here to enable easy access by evacuees staying at the shelter. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Gary Weidner, FEMA Public ...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR1979-TN Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Gary Weidner, FEMA Public Information Officer, discusses the opening of the Dis... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 --Applicant Assistants Maria Guzman and Toni Moen work with applicants at the Cummins Shelter. FEMA's mobile-supported Disaster Recovery Centers can relocate quickly to wherever there is a need. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 --Applicant As...

The original database describes this as: Title: Applicant Assistants at Mobile Supported DRC Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 --Applicant Assistants Maria Guzman and Toni Mo... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- Residents are able to visit their homes for the first time in weeks. Inspectors for FEMA are now actively inspecting in these areas so that applications for assistance can be processed. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- Residents a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Homes Production Date: 05/23/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- Residents are able to visit their homes for the first time in weeks. Inspec... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- Inside a flooded home where everything is a loss to mold and flood water. Applicants who have applied for FEMA assistance will now be able to show the inspectors the extent of their losses. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- Inside a fl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Homes Production Date: 05/23/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- Inside a flooded home where everything is a loss to mold and flood water. A... 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, Director of the Office of Preparedness for Shelby Country, addresses a meeting for those involved in Housing Assistance. FEMA is working with country, state and federal agencies to meet the needs of displaced citizens. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition Meeting Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- Bob Nations, Director of the Office of Pr... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA in Tennessee, presents information on FEMA's role in Housing Assistance. FEMA is working with the The Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition to meet the needs of displaced citizens. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition Meeting Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinatin... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA in Tennessee, addresses a meeting for those involved in Housing Assistance. FEMA is working with the The Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition to meet the needs of displaced citizens. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Task Force for Shelter Transition Meeting Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinatin... 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 -- W. Montague Winfield, Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA in Tennessee, discusses shelter transition details with Bob Nations, Director of the Office of Preparedness for Shelby County. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer working with country official Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 -- W. Montague Winfield, Fed... 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

Tornado - Clarksville, Ark. , May 25, 2011 -- Twin sisters sit in a makeshift Red Cross shelter after their homes were destroyed by a tornado that swept through the town. Tornadoes ripped through NW Arkansas in the early morning hours of May 25, 2011. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Clarksville, Ark. , May 25, 2011 -- Twin sisters sit in a ma...

The original database describes this as: Title: Clarksville, AR Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Clarksville, Ark. , May 25, 2011 -- Twin sisters sit in a makeshift Red Cross shelter after their homes we... More

Clarksville, Ark. , May 25, 2011 --Residents from Clarksville stand in a makeshift Red Cross shelter after their homes were destroyed by a tornado that swept through the town. Tornadoes ripped through NW Arkansas in the early morning hours of May 25, 2011. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Clarksville, Ark. , May 25, 2011 --Residents from Clarksville stand in...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornadoes destroy Arkansas town Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Clarksville, Ark. , May 25, 2011 --Residents from Clarksville stand in a makeshift Red Cro... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Juan Romo, a volunteer with United Housing, Inc, and Ivette Baldizon, Certified Spanish Translator - go through housing resources for shelter residents. FEMA is assisting country and TEMA in the shelter transitioning. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Juan Romo, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Shelter Transitioning Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Juan Romo, a volunteer with United Housing, Inc, and Ivette Baldizo... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Juan Romo, a volunteer with United Housing, Inc, and Ivette Baldizon, Certified Spanish Translator - discuss housing alternatives with shelter residents. FEMA is assisting county and TEMA in shelter transitioning to homes and apartments. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Juan Romo, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Shelter Transitioning Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Juan Romo, a volunteer with United Housing, Inc, and Ivette Baldizo... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- This tornado shelter was almost completely underwater for three weeks. Shelters such as these are a recommended installation in mobile home parks. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- T...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded tornado shelter Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- This tornado shelter was almost completely underwater for three w... More

Tornado - Moulton, Ala. , May 31, 2011 -- Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Hillard Frost gives an interview to FEMA Public Information Officer Denise Everhart from the doorway of the county community storm sheter, where over 700 people rode out the storms of April 27th. FEMA funds have helped many local governments build certified storm shelters. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Moulton, Ala. , May 31, 2011 -- Lawrence County Emergency M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Storm Shelter protected over 700 people in Moulton, Al. Production Date: 05/31/2011 Caption: Moulton, Ala. , May 31, 2011 -- Lawrence County Emergen... More

Tornado - Denning, Ark. , June 1, 2011 -- A resident of Denning, AR picks out clothing and other items that have been recently donated in a makeshift donation center in Denning, AR. Tornadoes ripped through NW Arkansas in the early morning hours of May 25, 2011. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Denning, Ark. , June 1, 2011 -- A resident of Denning, AR pi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers assist Arkansas storm survivors Production Date: 06/01/2011 Caption: Denning, Ark. , June 1, 2011 -- A resident of Denning, AR picks out clothing an... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 12, 2011 -- Dr. Ernst Kiesling, a professor of civil engineering at Texas Tech University and executive director for the National Storm Shelter Association stands next to a a saferoom on display at the Safer Alabama Summit on the University of Alabama Campus. The Summit will provide information on how communities can best prepare for another catastrophic series of storms,and safe rooms will be on display to illustrate the building techniques required to withstand an F5 tornado. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 12, 2011 -- Dr. Ernst Kiesling, a p...

The original database describes this as: Title: Dr. Ernst Kiesling to speak at Safer Alabama Summit Production Date: 06/12/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 12, 2011 -- Dr. Ernst Kiesling, a professor o... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 29, 2011 -- Richard Serino, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) deputy administrator, visits with disaster survivors Chris Rivers and daughter Dannika, at the Red Cross shelter in Minot, North Dakota. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 29, 2011 -- Richard Serino, Federal Eme...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Admin. Serino in Minot Production Date: 06/29/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 29, 2011 -- Richard Serino, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) d... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- The manager of the Maysa Hockey arena provided furniture storage for displaced residents after flooding in Minot, North Dakota. FEMA is working with many partners to provide assistance to those impacted by the flooding. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- The manager of the Maysa Ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Furniture storage in Minot, North Dakota Production Date: 07/18/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- The manager of the Maysa Hockey arena provided fu... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- The manager of the Maysa Hockey Arena provided furniture storage for displaced residence after flooding in Minot, North Dakota. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- The manager of the Maysa Ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storage in Minot, North Dakota Production Date: 07/18/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 18, 2011 -- The manager of the Maysa Hockey Arena provided furniture st... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 25, 2011 --Jason Deem, a FEMA contract housing specialist works on site plans for several temporary shelters are being built to provide housing for FEMA employees working in the Minot, ND area. Because housing is in short supply, FEMA is providing temporary housing for its' employees deployed to assist residents affected by recent flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 25, 2011 --Jason Deem, a FEMA contract ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA prepares housing for FEMA employees Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 25, 2011 --Jason Deem, a FEMA contract housing specialist wor... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- East Middle School will be relocating at the Cross Roads Industrial Park. The new building facilites includes 2 science laboratories, 1 band room, 1 choir room, 1 orchestra room, 1 gym, 1 kitchen and the classrooms enough for 650 students. Shelters rooms also will be build for students and faculty safety. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- East Middle Sc...

The original database describes this as: Title: 1Cross Roads Industrial Park - (July 25) Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 25, 2011 -- East Middle School will be relocating at the Cross... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Saucier Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Community members gather for the offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Community members gather for the official opening cere... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Hurricane Center. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Opens To Public Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signali... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Hurricane Center. Connie Rockco (District 5) and Stephen Juszczyk (FEMA) are exuberant at the grand opening of the shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling th... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. Wendy Swetman (District 1) Connie Rockco (District 5) and Stephen Juszczyk (FEMA) are exuberant at the grand opening of the shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Ribbon-Cutting Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signalin... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Saucier, Mississippi community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Saucier, Mississippi community membe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Saucier, Mississippi community members gat... More

Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the o...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Har... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. Wendy Swetman (District 1) addresses the community. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening ... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Hurricane Center. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening o... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonie... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Wendy Swetman (District 1) and Connie Rockco (District 5) are exuberant at the grand opening of the shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Ribbon-Cutting Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signalin... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Emergency workers and community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Emergency workers and community memb...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Emergency workers and community members ga... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to prepare a second temporary homes location site next to the Joplin Regional Airport, Missouri. "Hope Haven" site will be receiving 152 temporary houses by the end of August 2011. The community will include gravel pads for housing foundations, emergency storm shelters, bus stops, mailbox units and many others facilities. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors be...

The original database describes this as: Title: 4Hope Heaven site Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to prepare a second temporary homes location site next ... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Connie Rockco (District 5) speaking at the opening of the Harrison County Hurricane Center. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Connie Rockco (District 5) speaking ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Connie Rockco (District 5) speaking at the... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Harrison County, Mississippi community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Harrison C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 --Harrison County, Mississippi community members gather ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to transported 194 temporary houses at the Officer Jeff Taylor site next to Joplin Regional Airport, Missouri. Asphalt roadways and all utilities related to the infrastructure of the community, including a sewer system and waterline installation will be only few of the many facilities for this new community. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors be...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Rossyveth Rey-Berrios taken on 07/28/2011 in Missouri Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , July 28, 2011 -- Contractors began to tr... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Harrison County, Mississippi community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Harrison ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Harrison County, Mississippi community mem... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening cer... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Hurricane Center. Connie Rockco (District 5) and Stephen Juszczyk (FEMA) are exuberant at the grand opening of the shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Opens Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the ope... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. Stephen Juszczyk (FEMA) dons a hardhat at the grand opening of the shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening ... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Community members gather for the official opening ceremonie... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. Stephen Juszczyk (FEMA) makes a dedication speech. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Opens Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the ope... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signaling the opening of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. Wendy Swetman (District 1) Connie Rockco (District 5) and Stephen Juszczyk (FEMA) are exuberant at the grand opening of the shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo by Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Harrison County Evacuation Shelter Ribbon-Cutting Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- The ribbon was officially cut signalin... More

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Harrison County, Mississippi community members gather for the official opening ceremonies of the Harrison County Evacuation Shelter. FEMA and MEMA worked together to build three hurricane facilities to serve the Harrison County communities. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Harrison County, Mississippi communi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Shelter Dedication Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Saucier, Miss. , July 28, 2011 -- Harrison County, Mississippi community members gather for t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 20 temporary house to Roger Hines site. The community includes gravel pads for the foundations of homes, emergency storm shelters, bus stops, mailbox units and many other facilities. The temporary houses are 840 square meters, has three bedrooms, lounge, dining room and kitchen. Contractors are finishing details on the stairs and the surroundings. - Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors c...

The original database describes this as: Title: 7Roger Hines Mobile Park Production Date: 08/01/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 20 temporary house to Roger... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 20 temporary houses to Roger Hines site. FEMA is providing assistance to those who were affected by the storms in Missouri. Photo by: Rossyveth Rey-Berríos/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors c...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Units in Roger Hines Mobile Park Production Date: 08/01/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 -- Contractors completed the transfer of 2... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Paramus, N. J. , August 31, 2011 -- September 2, 2011. -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino visits a shelter in Paramus, NJ and speaks with disaster survivors. Hurricane Irene left the area with severe flooding. -- Tim Pioppo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Paramus, N. J. , August 31, 2011...

The original database describes this as: Title: Richard Serino Visits Shelter Production Date: 08/31/2011 Caption: Paramus, N. J. , August 31, 2011 -- September 2, 2011. -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Ser... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Paramus, N. J. , August 31, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino talking with residents staying at a shelter due to Hurricane Irene. FEMA is working with state, local, territorial and tribal partners to assess damages in states affected by Hurricane Irene.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Paramus, N. J. , August 31, 2011 -- FEMA De...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Serino visiting New Jersey Shelter after Hurricane Irene Production Date: 08/31/2011 Caption: Paramus, N. J. , August 31, 2011 -- FEMA Dep... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Rocky Mount, N. C. , September 13, 2011 -- Ground Support Specialists at the FEMA staging area, prepare to inspect a newly arrived trailer. FEMA provides Temporary Housing Units to eligible survivors of the hurricane. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Units arrive in Rocky Mount, North Carolina Production Date: 09/13/2011 Caption: Rocky Mount, N. C. , September 13, 2011 -- Ground Support Sp... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Mesic, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- Homeowner Jesse Perrotti points to the mold growing on his wall studs. FEMA encourages disaster victims to visit local Disaster Recovery Centers to apply for help and to talk to Hazard Mitigation experts. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Gutting is Necessary when Mold is Apparent Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Mesic, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- Homeowner Jesse Perrotti points to the mol... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Beaufort County, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- A dog is left to guard a home severely damaged by a falling tree. FEMA provides funds to help survivors rebuild. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Beaufort County, N. C. , Sep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris from Flooded Homes Line the Street Production Date: 09/14/2011 Caption: Beaufort County, N. C. , September 14, 2011 -- A dog is left to guard a home sev... More

Coastal Storm ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Columbia, N. C. , September 16, 2011 -- An EF2 tornado spawned by Hurricane Irene severely damaged homes in Columbia. FEMA is encouraging survivors to register for assistance. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hurricane Irene Tornado Damage Production Date: 09/16/2011 Caption: Columbia, N. C. , September 16, 2011 -- An EF2 tornado spawned by Hurricane Irene severely ... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , September 25, 2011 -- FEMA's contractors carefully navigate backing a unit into a driveway. FEMA is delivering Temporary Housing Units to this neighborhood, enabling survivors to be close to home as they rebuild. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Temporary Housing Unit is Put in Place in Hickory Point Production Date: 09/25/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , September 25, 2011 -- FEMA's contractors careful... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , October 13, 2011 -- An American flag flies over the door front remains of a flooded Minot home. A temporary white mobile unit sits behind its foundation. Many Minot families lost their homes after June's Souris River flooding. Photo by Cynthia Hunter/ FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , October 13, 2011 -- An American flag flies o...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flag Flies over Flooded Minot Home Production Date: 10/13/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , October 13, 2011 -- An American flag flies over the door front remains o... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , October 26, 2011 -- The Bond Creek neighborhood is struggling to recover from the damage done by Irene. FEMA is helping individuals recover from the storm with grants and where needed, temporary housing. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Aurora, N. C. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: An Attempt is Made to Salvage This Home Production Date: 10/26/2011 Caption: Aurora, N. C. , October 26, 2011 -- The Bond Creek neighborhood is struggling to r... More

Winter Storm - Ellington, Conn. , November 4, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino checks on the pets that are part of a shelter in Connecticut. Several communities are still without power following last weeks severe weather storm that impacted many states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Photo by Marty/Bahamonde

Winter Storm - Ellington, Conn. , November 4, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Admi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Serino visiting a Local Shelter Production Date: 11/04/2011 Caption: Ellington, Conn. , November 4, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich... More

Winter Storm - Ellington, Conn. , November 4, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino meets with residents in a local shelter in Connecticut. Several communities are still without power following last weeks severe weather storm that hit many states in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Photo by Marty Bahamonde/FEMA

Winter Storm - Ellington, Conn. , November 4, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Admi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Deputy Administrator Serino visiting Residents in a Shelter Production Date: 11/04/2011 Caption: Ellington, Conn. , November 4, 2011 -- FEMA Deputy Administrat... More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A local donation center in a school gymnasium helps residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA coordinates with many volunteer agencies to match those in need with those who can help. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A local donation center in a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: Clothing Donations Food Help Toys Volunteers ^ Fo... More

Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteer workers Susie Clarke, Mike Angelo, and Lawrence Kasten are set up at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #1 at Nassau Community College. DRC's provide multiple disaster services at one location to help survivors of Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteer workers Susie...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Garden City, NY Keywords: Red Cross volunteers DRC ^ DRC ^ volunteers ^ Red Cr... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team members are temporarily assigned to assist Red Cross Shelter operations at the Bucks County Palisades High School where approximately 1,000 storm victims per day are being served. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Red Cross CR shelter ^ Shelter ^ Red Cross ^ CR D... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team lead Mary Dawson oversees the placement and distribution of water and ice at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team lead...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Shelter ^ CR Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Sa... More

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Returning neighbors found only this concrete foundation, nothing whatsoever remained of the house that was there. This was one of the 6 homes washed out to sea in Fairfield Beach. FEMA is in the area working to identify and assist those displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Returning neighbors found only...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield Beach, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A family of Hurricane Sandy survivors walks to the temporary shelter that Atlantic City, NJ officials set up to provide housing for residents whose homes were flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A family of Hurricane Sandy sur...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: FEMA temporary shelter New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ FEM... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- At the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School, Red Cross volunteers (L-R) Maddie Wherrity, Stan Dunn, Shelli Dunn (Shelter Manager); Palisades School District Director of Community Relations, Donna Holmes(center); FEMA Community Relations team members Mary Dawson and Robert Munoz; and Red Cross Medical Reserve Corps Nurse, Jary Heckler, discuss coordination of services for survivors of Hurricane Sandy. This shelter is providing disaster assistance to approximately 1,000 persons today. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- At the Bucks County Red Cross Shel...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Shelter ^ CR Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Sa... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Meals Ready to Eat provided by FEMA, are being distributed at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Meals Ready to Eat provided by FEM...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: signage ^ MRE Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane S... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Mary Dawson, Red Cross Volunteer Stan Dunn, and school volunteer Tony Weiss load a Red Cross emergency response vehicle at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Red Cross ^ CR Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane ... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Margaret Franck helps distribute ice and water at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: CR Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Sandy (EM-33... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Water provided by FEMA, is being distributed at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Water provided by FEMA, is being d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: water distribution ^ signage Disasters: Pennsylva... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialists assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy, with their registration at a city shelter in Atlantic City, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: FEMA Hurricane Sandy assistance New Jersey registration... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Red Cross vehicles are moving shelter equipment to another location in the Bucks County Palisades High School in anicipation of the school's reopening tomorrow. FEMA Community Relations team members are assisting Red Cross Shelter operations with water, ice, and Meals Ready to Eat distribution to Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Red Cross vehicles are moving shel...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: CR ^ Red Cross vehicles Disasters: Pennsylvania H... More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Sue Phillips helps distribute Meals Ready to Eat and water at the Red Cross Shelter at Bucks County Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Shelter ^ CR ^ MRE Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurric... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors stay in a temporary shelter provided by the Red Cross. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors stay i...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: FEMA Red Cross New Jersey assistance Hurricane Sandy ^ ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wellington, Ky. , March 12, 2012 -- The bathtub is the only object which remained above the cellar and foundation of this house. FEMA is in Menifee County providing assistance to survivors of the tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wellington, Ky. , March 12, 2012 -- The batht...

The original database describes this as: Title: Home Leveled but Bathtub in Place Production Date: 03/12/2012 Caption: Wellington, Ky. , March 12, 2012 -- The bathtub is the only object which remained above ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wellington, Ky. , March 12, 2012 -- All that remains of this home is the cellar. Two residents survived in the cellar shower stall. FEMA is in Menifee County providing assistance to survivors of the tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Wellington, Ky. , March 12, 2012 -- All that ...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Home is Gone but the Cellar Shower Stall Saved Two Women Production Date: 03/12/2012 Caption: Wellington, Ky. , March 12, 2012 -- All that remains of this ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , July 7, 2012 -- Adjacent to the Suwannee County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center is the Red Cross Shelter in the Suwannee County Agricultural Building. The DRC provides Tropical Storm Debby survivors with an array of disaster services at one location and the shelter next door currently housing about 50 displaced persons. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Live Oak, Fla. , ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross Shelter and Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 07/07/2012 Caption: Live Oak, Fla. , July 7, 2012 -- Adjacent to the Suwannee County FEMA/State... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Belle Chasse, La. , Aug. 30, 2012 -- A displaced resident sits on a bed in an emergency shelter in Belle Chasse. His home was destroyed during Hurricane Isaac. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Belle Chasse, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: The Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac Production Date: 08/30/2012 Caption: Belle Chasse, La. , Aug. 30, 2012 -- A displaced resident sits on a bed in an emergency s... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Red Cross worker puts up a sign in the St. John the Baptist Parish Community Auditorium in LaPlace, LA as the shelter in gets ready to house disaster survivors displaced by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- R...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John the Baptist Parish Community Auditorium Shelter Production Date: 09/03/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 3, 2012 -- Red Cross worker puts up a sign in... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hancock County, Miss. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Terry Quarles is interviewed after a press conference held in a storm shelter at a County High School. FEMA is assisting the state with disaster assistance and recovery efforts after Isaac. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hancock County, Miss. , Sep. 4, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Coordinating Officer has interview with local reporter Production Date: 09/04/2012 Caption: Hancock County, Miss. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordi... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- The American Red Cross gets ready to open a shelter in the St. John the Baptist Parish Community Auditorium in LaPlace, LA. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- T...

The original database describes this as: Title: Shelter in St. John the Baptist Parish Community Auditorium Production Date: 09/04/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- The American Red Cross gets rea... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 5, 2012 -- Survivors are staying at the St. John's Baptist Community Center, where a temporary shelter has been set up for Hurricane Isaac survivors. FEMA is working with the Red Cross and other local, state and federal agencies to provide services for residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: After Hurricane Isaac the Red Cross Helps Production Date: 09/05/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 5, 2012 -- Survivors are staying at the St. John's Baptist C... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 5, 2012 -- Jamaal Johnson, an AmeriCorp volunteer teaches a child sign language at the St. John's Baptist Community Center where a temporary shelter has been set up for Hurricane Isaac survivors. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to provide services for residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: Americorp and FEMA are helping survivors of Hurricane Isaac Production Date: 09/05/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 5, 2012 -- Jamaal Johnson, an AmeriCorp vo... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- An AmeriCorp worker plays with a child at a Red Cross shelter in LaPlace, La. AmeriCorp and FEMA are working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorp assists Hurricane Isaac Survivors Production Date: 09/07/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- An AmeriCorp worker plays with a child at a Red... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- An AmeriCorp worker assists a survivor at a Red Cross shelter in LaPlace, La. AmeriCorp and FEMA are working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents affected by Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - LaPlace, La. , Se...

The original database describes this as: Title: AmeriCorp assists Hurricane Isaac Survivors Production Date: 09/07/2012 Caption: LaPlace, La. , Sep. 7, 2012 -- An AmeriCorp worker assists a survivor at a Red... More

Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph A. Diemont addresses the local residents while describing the recovery mission to get them on the road to recovery. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin by applying for assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FC...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Disaster Of... More

Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph A. Diemont addresses the local residents while describing the recovery mission to get them on the road to recovery. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin by applying for assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FC...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery, Elizabeth Zimmerman poses with FEMA Corps members at the local community center. The community center serves as a food distribution center where disaster survivors can get a hot meal as well as the latest disaster recovery information. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Sep. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 23, 2013 -- Iris Fields, Hazard Mitigation Specialist, prepares a display illustrating construction elements of a safe room. FEMA has Hazard Mitigation specialists at Home Depot, distributing advice and information about making a safe room in your home. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 23, 2013 -- Iris Fields, Hazard Mitigation Sp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 19, 2013 -- FEMA Mass Care Group Supervisor John Fulton sits in his tent while providing support to the disaster survivors that were affected from severe flooding. The Mass Care Group is staying in tents to mimic the harsh conditions of the disaster survivors in an effort to build moral with the locals and gain perspective as to the uncomfortable living conditions. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 19, 2013 -- FEMA Mass Care Group Supervisor John ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Off... More

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