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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 --  At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist Frank Vittetow provides information about FEMA assistance to survivors of the April 24 tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Y...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance Interview at Yazoo Disaster Center Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEM... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Eagle, Alaska, July 24, 2009 -- This log home is one of many that are being built in Eagle, Alaska, where an entire village has been moved to hire ground after being destroyed by flooding and ice jams this past spring.  The kit for this log cabin was purchased through FEMA assistance and Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers provided the labor to build it. - Ben Brennan/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Eagle, Alaska, July 24, 2009 -- This log hom...

The original database describes this as: Title: Finished Log Home in Alaska Production Date: 07/24/2009 Caption: Eagle, Alaska, July 24, 2009 -- This log home is one of many that are being built in Eagle, Al... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An official with New York State OEM explains the next steps in applying for FEMA assistance to a disaster aid applicant. FEMA is assisting in the recovery from the devastating tornados and winds that occurred September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An official with New ... More

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

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

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

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA emplyees John Kenyon (center) and David Cross (r) assist a client. Before permanent FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers could be opened, FEMA set up a help desk in a Seventh Day Adventist relief supply center to help speed up applications for FEMA assistance. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA Photograph

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Newburgh, IN, November 10, 2005 -- FEMA em...

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

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at work in the Eastbrook Mobile Home Park. The mobile DRC has sattelleti communications links, allowing disaster victims to register for FEMA assistance in areas without normal communications.  Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Tornado and Severe Storms] Evansville, IN, November 13, 2005 -- A FEM...

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

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Macon, GA, May 25, 2008 -- Individual Assistance Specialist (IAS) Diane Bridges answering an applicant's questions at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) set up near the disaster zone. Mobile DRCs like this bring FEMA assistance close to those affected in an area recovering from a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Macon, GA, May 25, 2008 -- Individual Ass...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Wapello, Iowa, June 28, 2008 -- Residents of Wapello and nearby towns discuss their options and apply for FEMA assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center. The Center has just opened this location today. Susie Shapira/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Wapello, Iowa, June 28, 2008 ...

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

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 -- At the Leon County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA DRC Manager Joe Gagnon speaks with a Tropical Storm Fay affected resident as she calls the FEMA Registration number. Telephone registration is the first step in applying for FEMA assistance.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 7, 2008 -- At the Leon...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Bridge City, TX, September 18, 2008 -- A police officer applies for FEMA assistance at a FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Bridge City, TX. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Bridge City, TX, September 18, 2008 -- A police office...

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

Flooding - Ellensburg, Wash. , February 14, 2009 --  Danica Wulf and her sister Brandyce Lee chat as  their husbands register for FEMA assistance at the Ellensburg Disaster Recovery Center.  Disaster Recovery Centers are an important part of disaster recovery. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Ellensburg, Wash. , February 14, 2009 -- Danica Wulf and h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents work on their FEMA forms at a DRC in Washington Production Date: 02/14/2009 Caption: Ellensburg, Wash. , February 14, 2009 -- Danica Wulf and her si... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center manager Toni Moen, explains to a shelter resident how to apply for FEMA assistance using the Phone Bank.  Three Disaster Recovery Centers opened today in Shelby County.  Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Mobile Disaster Recovery C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis, TN Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 13, 2011 -- Mobile Disaster Recovery Center manager Toni ... More

Tornado - Jackson, Miss. , May 24, 2011 --  FEMA offers person to person disaster recovery assistance. Richard Cardona/FEMA

Tornado - Jackson, Miss. , May 24, 2011 -- FEMA offers person to pers...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Assistance in Jackson MS Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Jackson, Miss. , May 24, 2011 -- FEMA offers person to person disaster recovery assistance.... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Assistant Jacquelin Diaz, explains FEMA assistance to applicants.  Much of their county went underwater and FEMA has set up a Recovery Center where is can be easily accessed by those looking to find more information or apply for disaster assistance.  Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 -- FEMA Applica...

The original database describes this as: Title: Talking to Disaster Assistance Applicants Production Date: 06/06/2011 Caption: Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 -- FEMA Applicant Assistant Jacquelin Diaz, explain... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 -- St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church was destroyed by an April 27 tornado. The church is located one block from a disaster recovery center where tornado survivors have received needed goods (e. g. food and clothing) from volunteer organizations along with information about FEMA assistance. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 -- St. Mary Primitive Baptis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Church Destroyed by Tornado Production Date: 07/09/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 -- St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church was destroyed by an April... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Cayey, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011 -- Justo Hernandez, Federal Coordinating Officer talks to disaster survivors on how to apply for FEMA assistance in sector Los Juanes in Cayey.  FEMA declared a major disaster for this municipality and is providing Individual Assistance after hurricane Irene.  FEMA/Ashley Andújar

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Mudslide/Landslide - Cayey, Puerto Rico, Au...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO talks to disaster survivors Production Date: 08/28/2011 Caption: Cayey, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011 -- Justo Hernandez, Federal Coordinating Officer talks... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Torrington, Conn. , September 9, 2011 --Local residents make a call to register for FEMA assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center.  Centers have been opened up throughout the state to assist and inform residents the process and programs for residents impacted by Tropical Storm Irene.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Torrington, Conn. , September 9, 2011 --Loc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Connecticut Production Date: 09/09/2011 Caption: Torrington, Conn. , September 9, 2011 --Local residents make a call to regis... More

Pine Grove, Pa. , September 21, 2011 -- Brigitte Zeigler, who was flooded out of her home during tropical storm Lee, applies for FEMA assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center located at the fire station in Pine Grove. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Pine Grove, Pa. , September 21, 2011 -- Brigitte Zeigler, who was floo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Liz Roll taken on 09/21/2011 in Pennsylvania Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Pine Grove, Pa. , September 21, 2011 -- Brigitte Zeigler, who w... More

Flooding - Pine Grove, Pa. , September 21, 2011 -- Peter Peletz, who was flooded out of his home during tropical storm Lee, applies for FEMA assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center located at the fire station in Pine Grove. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Pine Grove, Pa. , September 21, 2011 -- Peter Peletz, who w...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Liz Roll taken on 09/21/2011 in Pennsylvania Production Date: 09/21/2011 Caption: Pine Grove, Pa. , September 21, 2011 -- Peter Peletz, who was f... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Enola, Pa. , September 23, 2011 -- Elizabeth Morris, a FEMA Human Services worker, entertains Alex Hanley at the Disaster Recovery Center. Alex's mother was visiting the center to get FEMA assistance after tropical storm Lee damaged her home. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Enola, Pa. , September 23, 2011 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Liz Roll taken on 09/23/2011 in Pennsylvania Production Date: 09/23/2011 Caption: Enola, Pa. , September 23, 2011 -- Elizabeth Morris, a FEMA Hum... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Theresa Engel, Mobile Communications Office Vehicle (MCOV) Operator, and Paul Buffington, Manager of the Milford Disaster Recovery Center, make the walkway safe. FEMA brings mobile units into the hardest hit areas so that storm survivors have easier access to FEMA assistance. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Theresa Engel, Mobile Communications O...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Milford, CT Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Stor... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are equipped with accessible communication equipment, including magnifiers for people with low vision, information on disaster assistance in braille and audio recordings that offer instructions on how to apply for FEMA assistance. Additional equipment includes amplifiers and assistive listening devices for the hard-of-hearing and CapTel phones that display text. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Long Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Disaster Recovery Center has been set up here to aid Hurricane Sandy survivors in the process of applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA personnel can answer questions here that people may have about their application and get help from other local, state and federal agencies. Photo by Liz Roll

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Disaster Recovery Center has bee...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A New York City Restoration Center in the Bronx,  which is partnered with FEMA's  Disaster Recovery Center is open to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm. There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A New York City Restoration Center in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Milford, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Applicant Assistant Specialist Rafael Velez, explains the application process to a storm survivor who has just filed for FEMA assistance.  Disaster Recovery Centers are up and running in Connecticut enabling applicants to have their questions answered face to face.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Milford, Conn., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Applicant Assistant Specialist R...

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

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Sumitraben and Nayunaben Valand listens as Interpreter Jay Sodha helps them apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. FEMA assistance can include temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Sumitraben and Nayunaben Valand ...

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

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations (CR) team member...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Local residents receive temporary housing information at a New York City Restoration Centers in the Bronx,  which is partnered with FEMA at local Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm.  There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Local residents receive temporary hous...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A local resident checks in at a  New York City Restoration Center in the Bronx,  which is partnered with FEMA at local Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.   The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm.  There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A local resident checks in at a New Y...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A New York City Restoration Center in the Bronx,  which is partnered with FEMA's  Disaster Recovery Center is open to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The centers are set up to provide residents with information about applying for FEMA assistance and to get information about other programs that may be available if impacted by the storm.  There is additional information at the centers for Food and Nutrition Assistance, NYC Rapid Repairs, Health and Medical Benefits, Business Restoration, Counseling Services, Financial Assistance and Personal Records and Information. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- A New York City Restoration Center in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are in areas damaged by hurricane Sandy, answering questions from disaster survivors.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened Disaster Recovery Centers to assist survivors in applying for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Holly Stephens City/State: Fairfield, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Bronx, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Kathy Fields, FEMA Division Supervisor for the Bronx presented a donation of $350.00 and a $25.00 Dunkin' Donut's gift card to Andrew Keane, Assistant Fire Chief for the Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department, as an extra ΓÇ£Thank YouΓÇ¥ to the volunteer firemen and their community.  The Edgewater Volunteer Fire Department lent their station house as a Disaster Recovery Center, to help those they serve in their community as well as others in the Bronx that would make their way to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center for assistance.  The station house also served as warm place of refuge for Community Relations teams walking out in the elements to ensure that the residents of the Bronx knew how to register for FEMA assistance and where to go for help

Bronx, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Kathy Fields, FEMA Division Supervisor f...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Owen Reese City/State: Bronx, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurricane/T... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Inside the FEMA disaster recovery center, Sign Language Interpreters with Alabama Department of Rehab Services, Wanda Cobb (c) and Alice Moss (r) assist a deaf survivor using sign language and a smart phone to register for FEMA assistance.  FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012.  FEMA/ David Fine

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Deaf Survivor Registers for FEMA Assistance Production Date: 02/03/2012 Caption: Center Point, Ala. , Feb. 3, 2012 -- Inside the FEMA disaster recovery center,... More

Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Communities come together in times of need as evidenced by the abundance of donated clothing following the Creek County Aug. 3-14 wildfire. When the capabilities to recover from a disaster is beyond the local and state's resources, a major declaration is declared opening the way for FEMA assistance. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Communities come togethe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Donated Clothes in Oklahoma Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Communities come together in times of need as evidenced by ... More

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 12, 2013 -- A CapTel, captioning phone is available at the Disaster Recovery Center for individuals who are deaf or hearing impaired to apply for FEMA assistance. Residents impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado are encouraged to apply to FEMA for assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brookport, Ill., Dec. 12, 2013 -- A CapTel, captioning phone is availa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brookport, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, a... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler (blue) and Jaime Flynn provide these May 20 tornado survivors information about FEMA disaster services. DSAT not only provides  recovery information but can actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: FEMA Corps Individual Assistance interview DSAT interview ... More

Buckatunna, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- Little was left to salvage of this destroyed home and toys lie on the ground. FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in these areas, providing local access.  FEMA representatives are going door to door in the county, answering questions and providing information on how to apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Buckatunna, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- Little was left to salvage of this...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Buckatunna, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home after home destroyed by falling trees, leaving a barren landscape.  FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in these areas, providing local access.  FEMA representatives are going door to door answering questions and providing information on how to apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home af...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

East Peoria, Ill., December 17, 2013 -- U.S. Small Business Administration Public Affairs Specialist Yvette Jeffery, left, does a Spanish interview with Univision reporter Jazmin Beltran at a local Disaster Recovery Center to encourage local residents to apply for FEMA assistance if impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornadoes.  Local residents who suffered damages or losses are encouraged to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

East Peoria, Ill., December 17, 2013 -- U.S. Small Business Administra...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: East Peoria, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds,... More

Buckatunna, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- In rural areas where there is distance between homes, one home will be destroyed and a neighboring home barely touched. FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in these areas, providing local access.  FEMA representatives are going door to door in the county, answering questions and providing information on how to apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Buckatunna, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- In rural areas where there is dist...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Buckatunna, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- At the First Baptist Church recovery center, FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Allison Gray, Ana Canizales, and Samantha Miller are providing information and registration for FEMA assistance at the FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center Vehicle (MRICV) for survivors of the May 20 deadly tornado.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- At the First Baptist Church recovery cen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DSAT FEMA Corps MRICV IA ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA ^ DSAT ^ MRICV ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home after home destroyed by wind and falling trees.  FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in these areas providing local access.  FEMA representatives are going door to door answering questions and providing information on how to apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home af...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Brittany Bieler looks for survivors in this neighborhood which was extensively damaged by the deadly May 20 tornado. DSAT can provide recovery information and actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Individual Assistance DSAT FEMA Corps: debris damage ^ Dam... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home after home destroyed by wind and falling trees.  FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in these areas, providing local access.  FEMA representatives are going door to door answering questions and providing information on how to apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home af...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home after home destroyed by the tornado's winds, leaving tortured walls and debris everywhere.  FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in these areas, providing local access and representatives are going door to door answering questions and providing information on how to apply for FEMA assistance.  Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- Entire neighborhoods have home af...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler (blue) and Jaime Flynn provide this May 20 tornado survivor information about FEMA disaster services. DSAT not only provides  recovery information but can actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Individual Assistance DSAT temporay housing FEMA Corps int... More

East Peoria, Ill., December 17, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Art Alejandre, does a Spanish interview with Univision at a local Disaster Recovery Center to encourage local residents to apply for FEMA assistance if impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornadoes.  Local residents who suffered damages or losses are encouraged to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

East Peoria, Ill., December 17, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Office...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: East Peoria, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds,... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler, Jamie Flynn, and FEMA Corps Branch Chief Deanne Criswell look for survivors in this neighborhood which was extensively damaged by the deadly May 20 tornado. DSAT can provide recovery information and actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DSAT Individual Assistance debris registration ^ Debris ^ ... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler, Jamie Flynn, and FEMA Corps Branch Chief Deanne Criswell look for survivors in this neighborhood which was extensively damaged by the deadly May 20 tornado. DSAT can provide recovery information and actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DSAT Individual Assistance damage debris FEMA Corps ^ Dama... More

East Peoria, Ill., December 17, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Art Alejandre, does a Spanish interview with Univision at a local Disaster Recovery Center to encourage local residents to apply for FEMA assistance if impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornadoes.  Local residents who suffered damages or losses are encouraged to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

East Peoria, Ill., December 17, 2013 -- FEMA Public Information Office...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: East Peoria, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds,... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Brittany Bieler, Jamie Flynn, and FEMA Corps Branch Chief Deanne Criswell look for survivors in this neighborhood which was extensively damaged by the deadly May 20 tornado. DSAT can provide recovery information and actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: DSAT registration Individual Assistance FEMA Corps debris ... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the successes and challenges of the newly implemented Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT).  DSAT assists disaster survivors in registering for FEMA assistance. Dominick Biocchi/FEMA

Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16, 2013 -- FEMA staff meet to discuss the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Dominick Biocchi City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Keywords: JFO ^ EA ^ Tornado ^ FEMA ^ tornadoes ^ Oklahoma ^... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Japhet Cruz (right), a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance worker, uses his tablet computer to help a survivor of the the recent fertlizer plant explosion register for FEMA assistance. Members of the First Baptist Church and first responders were guests at a special meal and social at the church. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Japhet Cruz (right), a Federal Emergency M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ West Tex... More

Rantoul, ll., Dec. 11, 2013 -- FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialist Victor DeJesus, left, helps a local resident apply for FEMA assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center. Residents impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado are encouraged to apply to FEMA for assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.  Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rantoul, ll., Dec. 11, 2013 -- FEMA Applicant Services Program Special...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Rantoul, Illinois Disasters: Illinois Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and... More

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member Brittany Bieler is providing on-site registration for this storm survivor whose home was destroyed by the deadly May 20 tornado. DSAT can provide recovery information and as shown here, actually register survivors on-site for FEMA assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 -- FEMA Corps Disaster Survivor Assistance ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: registration Individual Assistance debris DSAT FEMA Corps ... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn (C) greets volunteer Keith Smith (R) who is building Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors that are eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:08:22 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region 10 Administrator Ken Murphy (C) and Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn (L) inspect the building of a Cold Climate Home for a disaster survivor who is eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA coordinates the labor and pays for building materials and shipping into the interior. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region 10 Administrator Ken Murphy (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 23:05:01 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region 10 Administrator, Ken Murphy (L) and Federal Coordinating Officer, Willie Nunn (R) inspect the construction progress of a Cold Climate Home for a disaster survivor that is eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA coordinates the volunteer labor and funds the construction materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region 10 Administrator, Ken Murphy ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 23:05:19 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Daphne, Ala., May 29, 2014 -- A Disaster Assistance Survivor Team (DSAT) member, holds a tablet illustrating the areas where survivors may be located in an area of Alabama affected by recent storms.  The red arrows indicate areas where there was reported damage and survivors applying for FEMA assistance may be located.  The DSA teams use these maps to reach out to survivors who may not have applied for assistance and to follow up on those who have.  Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Daphne, Ala., May 29, 2014 -- A Disaster Assistance Survivor Team (DSA...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-30 22:34:33 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Daphne, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ DSAT ^ tornadoes ^ Alabama Disasters: Alabama Severe S... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Samaritans Purse volunteer Keith Smith uses a power saw to assemble the building components of this Cold Climate Home for the disaster survivors who are eligible for FEMA assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Act. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Samaritans Purse volunteer Keith Smith us...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:18:39 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Volunteers take a lunch break from building Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors whom are eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Volunteers take a lunch break from buildi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 23:14:24 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region X Administrator Ken Murphy (R) and Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn (L) inspect the construction progress of the Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors that are eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region X Administrator Ken Murphy (R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 23:04:32 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Samaritans Purse volunteer Brian Keith Smith throws lumber as he assembles the building components of this Cold Climate Home for the disaster survivors who is eligible for FEMA assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Act. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Samaritans Purse volunteer Brian Keith Sm...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:18:40 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region X Administrator Ken Murphy (L) greets Samaritans Purse Volunteer Keith Smith as they inspect the building of Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors whom are eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- FEMA Region X Administrator Ken Murphy (L...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:07:25 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Samaritans Purse volunteer Keith Smith uses a power saw to cut and assemble building truss components of Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors that are eligible for FEMA assistance under the Robert T Stafford Act. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Samaritans Purse volunteer Keith Smith us...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:18:47 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Journalist Laurel Andrews of the Alaska Dispatch reports on the building of Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors that are eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA pays for materials and shipping. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Journalist Laurel Andrews of the Alaska D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:43:26 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Volunteers work to assemble truss's while building Cold Climate Homes for the disaster survivors whom are eligible for FEMA assistance. Each one of the homes will take approximately 8 weeks to complete and are being built concurrently by volunteers from Samaritans Purse and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission, while FEMA coordinated volunteer labor, funds materials and shipping into the interior. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, AK, June 12, 2014 -- Volunteers work to assemble truss's while...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-12 22:40:57 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disasters: Alaska Flooding (DR-4122) Disaster Types: Flooding Categor... More

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Sonya Simmons, SBA Team Lead, assists Public Information Officer Mark Randle in putting up an SBA sign marking the location of a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). Survivors of the recent storms may use the DRC to register for FEMA assistance, get low-cost loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA) or get advice on mitigation.  Jace Anderson/FEMA

Tornado - Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Sonya Simmons, SBA Team Lead...

The original database describes this as: Title: DRC Opens in Ferguson, MO Production Date: 05/14/2011 Caption: Ferguson, Mo. , May 14, 2011 -- Sonya Simmons, SBA Team Lead, assists Public Information Officer... More