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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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, IA, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the campg

Des Moines, IA, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers ...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 campers at the Iowa State Fairgrounds outside Des Moines was completed in 2003. The 5,200 square-foot shelter is 100 feet long by 71 feet wide. When not in use as an emergency shelter, the large multi-purpose building is used by both the fairground staff and campers for restrooms, showers, a laundry area, offices, and meeting space. The shelter, funded through a $600,000 grant from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with the Iowa State Fair funding the remaining $150,000. In June 1998, a storm with winds in excess of 100 miles per hour (mph) caused over $465,000 in damage to the State Fair complex, severely impacting the cam

Des Moines, Iowa, July 24, 2004 -- This tornado shelter for 400 camper...

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

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] McAlester, OK, January 21, 2007 -- FEMA contractors load a 144 KW generator onto a flatbed trailer for delivery to a local church opening an emergency shelter after a January 12 ice storm left much of the state without power. Generators also are being used to keep water treatment plants on line and hospitals in operation. Photo by Anita Westervelt/FEMA News Photo.

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

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Mullenville, KS May 19, 2007 - Residents Robert and Marclyn Woolsey pack their car to leave an emergency shelter and move to a trailer or alternate housing. A tornado damaged their home in Greensburgt and they have been in this shelter since May 4. Trailers and other alternate housing have been located in the area, so the shelter is scheduled to close in a few days. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Mullenville, KS May 19, 2007...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 27, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) Lead Cheryl Catchings helps a client with paperwork. FEMA helped this resident find new housing after the recent floods forced him to move into an emergency shelter. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 27, 2007 -- FEMA Com...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 27, 2007 -- Cheryl Catchings, a FEMA Community Relations Lead, visiting a flood victim in his new housing with some ice. FEMA helped Mr. Michael Davenport relocate from an emergency shelter to an apartment after recent flooding. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Coffeville, KS, July 27, 2007 -- Cheryl C...

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

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , August 25, 2010 -- The new St. Martin High School was built with some funds provided by FEMA for Hurricane Katrina recovery. The school also serves as a Hurricane shelter for local residents. Photo by Tim Burkitt / FEMA photo.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Ocean Springs, Miss. , August 25, 2010 -- T...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. Martin High School opens in Misissippi Production Date: 08/25/2010 Caption: Ocean Springs, Miss. , August 25, 2010 -- The new St. Martin High School was bu... 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 --- 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

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 -- Transitional Housing plans are discussed with evacuees at the Hope Shelter in Memphis. Staff from FEMA, Shelby County, the Mayor's Office and TEMA are working together to help residents affected by the severe storms and flooding. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Transitional Housing Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Transitional Housing plans are discussed with evacuees at the Hope S... 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

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 4, 2011 --Red Cross shelter in Minot North Dakota July 4, 2011. FEMA works with many partners after a disaster including the Red Cross. Photo by: David Valdez/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 --Red Cross shelter in Minot No...

The original database describes this as: Title: Red Cross shelter in Minot North Dakota Production Date: 07/04/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 --Red Cross shelter in Minot North Dakota July 4, 2011... 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

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

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

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

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

Severe Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 2, 2011 -- Members of the FEMA Region 2 IMAT and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) review a cache of supplies during the response to Tropical Storm Emily. Pre-deployed supplies allow the teams to be more efficient during the initial response to a disaster. Photo by Eliud Echevarria /FEMA

Severe Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 2, 2011 -- Member...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Eliud Echevarria taken on 08/02/2011 in US Virgin Islands Production Date: 08/02/2011 Caption: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 2, 2011 -- M... 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 ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Columbia, N. C. , September 16, 2011 -- AN EF2 tornado touched down near Hwy 64, causing severe damage. FEMA is in the area to assist survivors of the storm. 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 touched down near Hwy 64, causing se... 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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department of Health & Human Services was giving medical help to survivor pets in front of the St. Francis De Sales School located in Rockaway, NY. They provided free medical services and food to help survivor pets during Hurricane Sandy recovery. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- A National Veterinary Response Team ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ Shelter ^ FEMA ^ heal... 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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate visited the Disaster Recovery Center in Rockaway, New York City where he briefed FEMA Corps members on the role of FEMA during a disaster. Photo by Geralda Calixte/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate visite...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Geralda Calixte City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Fugate ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ... 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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department of Health & Human Services was giving medical help to survivor pets in front of the St. Francis De Sales School located in Rockaway, NY. They provided free medical services and food to help survivor pets during Hurricane Sandy recovery. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- A National Veterinary Response Team ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ health ^ sandy ^ pets... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- Heavy flooding from Hurricane Sandy continues to hamper federal, state, and local relief efforts several days after the storm devastated the coastal areas of New Jersey and New York, with many residents unable to access their homes due to waters left from the storm

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- Heavy flooding from Hurricane San...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... 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

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After recent severe tornado's passed through the area, volunteer groups and emergency personnel used this spiritual center to stage supplies and provide medical support to those residents in need. FEMA, The Small Business Administration, and emergency managers are conducting preliminary damage assesments to gather data. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After recent severe tornado...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Services Distribution Center Production Date: 03/08/2012 Caption: Logan, W. Va. , March 8, 2012 -- After recent severe tornado's passed through the ar... 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

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