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Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 --  FEMA Logistics Specialist Smitty R. Bell provides Points of Distribution (PODs) training to first responders in Smyrna, Tenn.  Points of Distribution in strategic areas provide water and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) to disaster survivors. In May, severe storms and flooding caused major damage in 49 Tennessee counties.  Martin Grube/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Smyrna, Te...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA offers Points of Distribution (PODs) training Production Date: 08/05/2010 Caption: Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- FEMA Logistics Specialist Smitty R. ... More

Flooding - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 --  Assistant Director Tim Hooker of Rutherford County Emergency Management Office takes part in Points of Distribution (PODs) training for first responders in Smyrna, Tenn.  PODs are locations where disaster survivors can pick up life sustaining supplies such as food and water.  Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- Assistant Director Tim H...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Martin Grube taken on 08/05/2010 in Tennessee Production Date: 08/05/2010 Caption: Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- Assistant Director Tim Hook... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_021.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_021.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve 17, April 02, 2017,... More

The Columbine Memorial's Wall of Healing in Littleton, Colorado, designed to honor those who were injured, the first responders and all those who were touched by a shooting rampage at Jefferson County's Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Two teens shot and killed 13 people and injured 20 more that day. A separate Ring of Remembrance at the memorial remembers those who were killed

The Columbine Memorial's Wall of Healing in Littleton, Colorado, desig...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2002:038-13). Forms part of: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within... More

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve 17, April 02, 2017,... More

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve 17, April 02, 2017,... More

The Columbine Memorial's Wall of Healing in Littleton, Colorado, designed to honor those who were injured, the first responders and all those who were touched by a shooting rampage at Jefferson County's Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Two teens shot and killed 13 people and injured 20 more that day. A separate Ring of Remembrance at the memorial remembers those who were killed

The Columbine Memorial's Wall of Healing in Littleton, Colorado, desig...

Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Gift; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2017; (DLC/PP-2002:038-13). Forms part of: Gates Frontiers Fund Colorado Collection within... More

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation

Civilian and military personnel from Gulf Cooperation Council nations and the U.S. conduct chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear response training as part of exercise Eagle Resolve 17, April 02, 2017,... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (left) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injured victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (left) and ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRMAN (AMN) Mike Rodriguez (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injured victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), prepare to load simulated victims onto a waiting US Coast Guard (USCG) HH-60J Jayhawk Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Helicopter during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighter William Stamey (kneeling right), 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), checks an exercise injury card for a simulated victim, while AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Daniel Gulick (back left) assists a mobile simulated victim to the triage area, during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighter William Stamey (kneeling right), 6th A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

Several simulated injury victims wait for in-processing in the triage area during a 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

Several simulated injury victims wait for in-processing in the triage ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (kneeling left), Firefighter, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), checks a simulated victim for any injuries during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (kneeling le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injury victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), prepare a simulated injury victim for transportation in the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Anthony Wayne, Firefighter, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), takes a break during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Anthony Wayne, Firefighter, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), prepare to transport a simulated injured victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest. AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Melissa Gridley, Videographer, 6th Communications Squadron (CS), 6th AMW, is seen in the background using a video camera to record and document the exercise

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

Four simulated injury victims wait for transportation in-processing in the triage area during a 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

Four simulated injury victims wait for transportation in-processing in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

Sailors assigned to the National Naval Medical Center, participate as victims and first responders in a disaster drill.

Sailors assigned to the National Naval Medical Center, participate as ...

Bethesda, Md. (Sep. 29, 2005) Sailors assigned to the National Naval Medical Center, participate as victims and first responders in a disaster drill. More than 6,000 Sailors and civilian staff for the medical c... More

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 - A HAZMAT instructor (left) adjusts the respirator mask being used by one of two area Emergency Medical Technician team members who are preparing to respond to a simulated rescue operation to a chemical spill.  All first responders cleaning up the toxic conditions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have undergone similar training.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 -...

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

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 - A "victim" of a chemical spill training session is rescued by members of an area Emergency Medical Technician team during a training exercise for first responders to hazardous materials and toxic contamination situations.  Chemical and other toxic material conditions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are cleaned up by personnel who have  undergone similar training.  Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 -...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 --  First responders help a rescue boat returning with victims from flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Erin.  People needed to be rescued when flood waters rose quickly and left many people stranded.  FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- An search and rescue crew in an air boat look for residents that need help following the severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin.  In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, residents rely on local first responders for immediate assistance.  Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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

Sailors assigned to the Crash and Salvage division aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), wait on the flight deck as first responders to all aircraft related mishaps during flight operations.

Sailors assigned to the Crash and Salvage division aboard the Nimitz-c...

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 05, 2008) Sailors assigned to the Crash and Salvage division aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), wait on the flight deck as first responders to all aircraft... More

[Tropical Storm Fay] Oscola,FL, August 21, 2008 -- Despite the flooding conditions this Seminole County Emergency Response ambulance makes a run during Tropical Storm Fay.  Local and State emergency/first responders have braved all conditions for their communities safety.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Oscola,FL, August 21, 2008 -- Despite the floodin...

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

First responders stand atop the Pentagon during the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony Sept. 11, 2008, at the spot where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building on Sept. 11, 2001.

First responders stand atop the Pentagon during the Pentagon Memorial ...

WASHINGTON (Sep. 11, 2008) First responders stand atop the Pentagon during the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony Sept. 11, 2008, at the spot where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building on Se... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field.  Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-085

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field.  Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-084

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field.  Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-086

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-029

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion ... More

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 18, 2008 -- Gaido's Restaurant, amidst debris at the seawall on Galveston Island, serves a lunch for the first responders to thank those workers for their efforts in helping the community recover from the destruction of Hurricane Ike. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 18, 2008 -- Gaido's Restau...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Beaumont, TX, September 19,2008--Base camps such as this one in Beaumont, TX are used to provide temporary housing for first responders, FEMA personnel and other agencies who are working in areas affected by Hurricane Ike.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Beaumont, TX, September 19,2008--Base camps such as th...

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

First responders take quick action to aid a simulated

First responders take quick action to aid a simulated

First responders take quick action to aid a simulated burn victim Sept. 30, 2008. The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing exercise controllers have designed a variety of scenarios to aid in the wing's emergency prepar... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Jan. 9, 2009 -- Acting Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office Director Alec Watson speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bay St. Louis Fire station. The 12,000 square-foot fire station will be built with funding from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant program and will be able to house up to 68 first-responders for 36 hours during a catastrophic event. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Jan. 9, 2009 -- Acti...

The original database describes this as: Title: Bay St. Louis Fire Station Ground Breaking Production Date: 01/09/2009 Caption: Bay St. Louis, Miss. , Jan. 9, 2009 -- Acting Mississippi Transitional Recovery... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- Students at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) campus in northern Maryland, took on an international flavor during the Intergrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) with first responders from Mexico and the US training together.  Classmates(L-R), Nogales/Sonora, Mexico Fire Chief, Jose Hernandez; Candice Abinanti,FEMA Headquarters, International Affairs Division and Octavio Gradillas, Nogales, Arizona, Police Department share a light moment in the classroom.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's international Classroom Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- Students at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (E... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- King County Sheriff, Captain Bruce Booker (standing) serves as a FEMA instructor at the FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) during a week long Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) with international first responders from Nogales/Sonora, Mexico.  Rosa Guadalope (seated r), Cruz Roja Mexicana (Red Cross) and Enriquez Palafo, Grupo Beta (Migrant Protection Services) work together on an IEMC exercise on the EMI campus.  Barry Bahler/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA conducts International training Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- King County Sheriff, Captain Bruce Booker (sta... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at the Groundbreaking of the new Gulfport Municipal Complex, which will house police administration, municipal court and city services. The structure will contain a FEMA 361 shelter for first responders and is being built with mitigation and public assistance funds. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Groundbreaking for Gulfport Municipal Complex Production Date: 05/04/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at th... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- First Responders collect evidence from a potential hazardous crime scene, during a training exercise at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).  During CDP training emergency response personnel, regardless of specialty, learn the importance of preserving crime scenes when responding to All-Hazards, Mass-casualty events.  Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Law Enforcement Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 10/09/2009 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- First Responders coll... More

Coast Guard crew members that first responded to Deepwater Horizon

Coast Guard crew members that first responded to Deepwater Horizon

Coast Guard crew members, the first to respond to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded April 20, 2010, meet with retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington D.C. Picture... More

Drill action in Japan - A group of people that are in the street

Drill action in Japan - A group of people that are in the street

Emergency Response Team members from U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka assess a simulated patient while Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force first responders observe during the annual joint bilateral disaster drill at... More

First responders attend to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jamie Moreira who played the role of helicopter crash survivor during an emergency services exercise at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

First responders attend to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jamie Moreira who ...

YORKTOWN, Va. (Oct. 01, 2010) First responders attend to Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jamie Moreira who played the role of helicopter crash survivor during an emergency services exercise at Naval Weapons Station Yo... More

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

Navy first responders extinguish a simulated helicopter fire during an emergency services exercise at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The exercise was conducted as part of an ongoing effort to increase efficien... More

Civil affairs unit conducts medical training with Italian Red Cross

Civil affairs unit conducts medical training with Italian Red Cross

Members of the Military Corps of the Italian Red Cross and soldiers from A Company, 457th Civil Affairs Battalion set the stage for a Situational Training Exercise lane during the military to military training ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida were stitched into the fabric of the American Flag, which was recovered near ground zero following the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.     The "New York Says Thank You Foundation" is taking the flag on a cross-country journey to be restored to its original 13-stripe design using pieces of fabric from American flags destined for retirement in all 50 states. Once the flag is restored, it will become a permanent collection of the National September 11 Memorial Museum being built at the World Trade Center site. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-1497

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take p...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kenned... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing Honor Guard and more than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony in the Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida were stitched into the fabric of the American Flag, which was recovered near ground zero following the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.         The "New York Says Thank You Foundation" is taking the flag on a cross-country journey to be restored to its original 13-stripe design using pieces of fabric from American flags destined for retirement in all 50 states. Once the flag is restored, it will become a permanent collection of the National September 11 Memorial Museum being built at the World Trade Center site. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-1487

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the United States Air Force 45th Sp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing Honor Guard and more than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony in the Debus Confe... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Administrator Craig Fugate praised the the first responders, non-profit and faith-based organizations, as well as members of the general public for their courage, their quick response and tireless efforts to save lives and help the disaster survivors.

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tuscaloosa AL press conference Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Administrator Crai... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his pet after rescuing him from the the rubble of his mother's home for four days in Pleasant Grove, AL. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders include local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his p... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapped like match sticks after a series of deadly tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapped l... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her daughter survey the damages to their home after a tornado destroyed the structure. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her da...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her daught... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush to bring power back to the grid after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush to br... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm lands and fields are inundated by Tennessee flood waters of the "Flood of the Century. " FEMA works to support the citizens and first responders in their efforts to rebuild and recover. Photo byu Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm lands ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ed Edahl taken on 05/10/2011 in Tennessee Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm lands and fields are inundat... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land and pasture are overwhelmed by powerful flood waters of the Loosahatchie, Wolf and Noncomeh Creek. FEMA recovery efforts aim to support the citizens and first responders in their efforts to rebuild. Photo  by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ed Edahl taken on 05/10/2011 in Tennessee Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land and pasture are overwhe... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate listen to first responders describe events surrounding Sunday evening's tornado in Joplin.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate and HUD officials survey Joplin, Mo. damage Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homelan... More

ANNISTON, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- A survivor is extracted from a simulated accident during training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) as other first responders receive the patient for decontamination and treatment.  Shannon Arledge FEMA/CDP

ANNISTON, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- A survivor is extracted from a simu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Shannon Arledge taken on 08/05/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 08/05/2011 Caption: ANNISTON, Ala. , August 5, 2011 -- A survivor is extracted fr... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Troy, Ala. , September 8, 2011 - Roger Mobley, Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor at FEMA, demonstrates a portable methamphetamine lab to explain what first responders look for in this highly explosive situation at Be Ready Day.  In remembrance of Sept 11, 2001, Be Ready Day, hosted by Troy University and sponsored by the EMA, emphasized teaching students about safety in a number of area, including tornado preparedness.

Emergency Planning and Security - Troy, Ala. , September 8, 2011 - Rog...

The original database describes this as: Title: Sights and Sounds of Danger Production Date: 09/08/2011 Caption: Troy, Ala. , September 8, 2011 - Roger Mobley, Weapons of Mass Destruction Instructor at FEMA,... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Raleigh, N. C. , September 11, 2011 -- An all hands meeting at the Raleigh Joint Field Office had a moment of silence to remember those lost ten years ago, including the first responders.  FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Raleigh, N. C. , September 11, 2011 -- An a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Field Office personnel remember 9/11 first responders Production Date: 09/11/2011 Caption: Raleigh, N. C. , September 11, 2011 -- An all hands meeting at... More

Marines and sailors examine the rubble inside the San

Marines and sailors examine the rubble inside the San

Marines and sailors examine the rubble inside the San Francisco Fire Department’s training facilities on Treasure Island, Oct 7, 2011. Service members were taught urban search and rescue techniques by the local... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_011.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_011.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_020.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_020.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- This Disaster Recovery Center is open 7 days a week 10 hours a day to help those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy register with FEMA for assistance. FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.Photo by Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- This Disaster Recovery Center is open 7...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- FEMA staff work at this Disaster Recovery Center 7 days a week and 10 hours a day to help those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy register with FEMA for federal assistance. FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.Photo by Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- FEMA staff work at this Disaster Recove...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_022.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_022.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_004.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_004.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_006.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_006.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_015.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_015.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A member of the Patterson, N.J. fire department helps with the clean up of a firefighter's home in Lavallette, NJ.  The Patterson firefighters came down to Lavallette on their day off to provide assistance to first responders whose homes were damaged when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.   Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A member of the Patterson, N.J. fir...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy firefighters volunteers firefi... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- (Left-Right) New Jersey Lt Gov Kim Guadagno, Vice President Joe Biden and FEMA's Tom Davies, look at maps showing the damage areas in New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.  Vice President Biden and other federal, state and local officials toured the damaged areas of Seaside Heights and met first responders.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- (Left-Right) New Jersey Lt Gov...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Biden FEMA Vice President New Jersey SeaView Heights ... More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- The City Fire Department is a critical first-responder in disaster situations such as Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is here to help individuals and the community recover from this record breaking storm.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- The City Fire Department is a critical...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: first responders Hurricane Sandy ^ hurricane sandy ^ Fir... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_014.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_014.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Vice President Joe Biden greets and thanks the first responders of Hurricane Sandy during a tour of the PATH station that was flooded by the storm surge. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Vice President Joe Biden greets and th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane... More

Freehold, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA employee Nancy Brobbey assists at the fueling station in Freehold, where first responders fill their autos gas tanks without the long wait in line as a result of Hurricane Sandy.  FEMA works with federal partners, state, local and volunteer agencies to support in response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy.  Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Freehold, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA employee Nancy Brobbey assists at...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Freehold, NJ Keywords: Gas ^ First Responders ^ fueling station Disasters: New Jer... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- Sign on the door of a local Fire Station. Firemen are critical local first responders in disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is here to help survivors recover from this record breaking storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- Sign on the door of a local Fire Stati...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: first responders Hurricane Sandy ^ hurricane sandy ^ Fir... More

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_018.jpg

[EPA Science Aspect 2] 412-DSP-2-2012-08-05_AspectTx_018.jpg

The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: ASPECT: EPA's Flying Laboratory A partnership between EPA and the U.S. Department of Defense has led to de... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, FCO Michael Hall and Department of Transportation Deputy Sec John Tocari meet at the Seaside Heights Fire station before meeting with Vice President Biden.  Biden and other federal, state and local officials toured the damaged areas of Seaside Heights and met first responders.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Deputy Administrator Rich Seri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: FEMA DOT New Jersey SeaView Heights Superstorm Sandy ... More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- FEMA employees assist local residents with the registration process in person at a Disaster Recovery Center to help those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy register with FEMA for assistance. FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.Photo by Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- FEMA employees assist local residents w...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Oceanport, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Dinner is being prepared for up to 4,000 first responders, contract workers and first line utility workers who have come to help get communities in the area back up and running.  FEMA teams works with state, local and volunteer organizations to meet the needs of survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Oceanport, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Dinner is being prepared for up to 4,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Oceanport, NJ Keywords: utility workers ^ First Responders ^ dinner ^ contract work... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park is closed for repairs associated with Hurricane Sandy while the Park Police keep  a tight perimeter around the historic Port Building which was inundated with over 12 feet of water. FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.Photo by Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park is closed fo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A member of the Patterson, N.J. fire department helps with the clean up of a firefighter's home in Seaside Heights, N.J.  The Patterson firefighters came down to Seaside Heights on their day off to provide assistance to first responders whose homes were damaged when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area.   Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A member of the Patterson, N.J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy firefighters assistance v... More

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness created scenarios similar to scenes where biological agents may be deployed by fashioning its training bays into a restaurant environment (pictured above) and a post office scene. The training bays provide a realistic, safe and secure location for first responders to analyze the biological materials and demonstrate the appropriate response.  Photo by Derek Jensen/FEMA

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness...

The original database describes this as: Title: Biological Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- The Center for Domestic Prep... More

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- First responders are given a unique opportunity to use detection equipment distinctive to biological materials. The Center for Domestic Preparedness is the only place where civilian first responders can now train using both biological materials and toxic chemical agents.  Photo by Derek Jensen/FEMA

Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- First responders are given a unique ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Biological Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 02/17/2012 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , Feb. 17, 2012 -- First responders are given a... More

 First responders arrive to assist assist Sailors during an active shooter training senario.

First responders arrive to assist assist Sailors during an active sho...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Mar. 13, 2012) First responders arrive to assist Machinist Mate 2nd Class Samuel Erickson and Master-at-Arms Seaman Samantha Menchaca, both from the Naval Air Station Oceana 1st Lieutenant ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 -- Thousands of people participated in the 'Day of Unity' 4-mile Walk in observance of marking the 1-year anniversary of an EF5 tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011 and devastated a third of the city. FEMA was there within hours to help first responders and citizens with the recovery efforts. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 -- Thousands of pe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joplin Day Of Unity Walk Production Date: 05/22/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 -- Thousands of people participated in the 'Day of Unity' 4-mile Walk ... More

City and military first responders participate in a pre-air show mass casualty exercise.

City and military first responders participate in a pre-air show mass ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 16, 2012) City and military first responders from Naval Air Station Oceana, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Rescue, and Virginia Beach and Norfolk participate in a pre-air show mass ca... More

City and military first responders participate in a pre-air show mass casualty exercise.

City and military first responders participate in a pre-air show mass ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 16, 2012) City and military first responders from Naval Air Station Oceana, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Rescue, and Virginia Beach and Norfolk participate in a pre-air show mass ca... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , Aug. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Region IX hosts nearly 200 tribal partners, emergency managers, first responders and other state, local and federal officials during the 2012 Preparedness Partnership meeting.  Kelly Hudson/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Oakland, Calif. , Aug. 27, 2012 -- F...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Tribal Workshop, Preparedness Partnership Meeting in Oakland, Calif. Production Date: 08/27/2012 Caption: Oakland, Calif. , Aug. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Region I... More

Scott Wheeler, counter improvised explosive device

Scott Wheeler, counter improvised explosive device

Scott Wheeler, counter improvised explosive device subject matter expert, gives guidance to Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, after they undergo realistic combat training for... More

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Layne delivers remarks during

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Layne delivers remarks during

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Layne delivers remarks during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Wings of Hope Chapel, Sept. 10, 2012, Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony allowed Transit Center person... More

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ernesto Reyes and Petty Officer

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ernesto Reyes and Petty Officer

Petty Officer 3rd Class Ernesto Reyes and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ernest Harris, corpsmen serving with 1st Medical Battalion, instruct how to properly treat casualties of a natural disaster during San Francisco... More

Salvador Martinez, the lead-off batter of the Navy

Salvador Martinez, the lead-off batter of the Navy

Salvador Martinez, the lead-off batter of the Navy Recruiting District San Francisco team, slugs a ball during the San Francisco Fleet Week Interagency Softball Competition Oct. 4. The Navy team beat the TRX te... More

Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, U.S. Army Reserve, director,

Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, U.S. Army Reserve, director,

Brig. Gen. Tammy Smith, U.S. Army Reserve, director, Army Reserve Human Capital Core Enterprise, listens to a comment from Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Faris, U.S. Special Operations Command, during the Forward Marc... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado.  They were joined by local and state officials.  Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets Superintendent Susie Pierce during a visit to the Plaza Towers Elementary School.  Obama met school offiicals and family members as well as first responders and local residents.  Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets Superintend...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit Photographs... More

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- As this structure is a total loss, the recovery process continues as demolition and debris removal are underway. FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., Jan. 16, 2013 -- As this structure is a total loss, ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Lavallette, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Fl... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third from right, and President Barack Obama, second from left, speak with first responders and school officials and residents at the Plaza Towers Elementary School.  Obama and Fugate surveyed the area impacted by the recent F5 tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit ^ US&R Phot... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado.  They were joined by Mayor Glenn Lewis, dressed in black and Governor Mary Fallin, next to Fugate as well as local and state officials.  Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Disaster Officials ^ ... More

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and volunteers were honored at Citi Field during the pregame ceremony for Mets opening day.  More than 500 first responders to Hurricane Sandy lined up on the field for the national anthem, including FEMA representatives, police, firefighters, military personnel and Habitat for Humanity volunteers.  Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., April 1, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

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