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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28, 2006 -- A FEMA Mititigation Specialist shows a customer at a Home Depot store how to reduce damage in future flooding with a water flow valve. FEMAs outreach to stores, neighborhoods, and victims significantly saves money in future disasters. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides] Lafayette Hills, Pa, July 28,...

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Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Mission, Texas, September 14, 2010 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist,Sherri Stoecker, suggests a parent takes a publication for his kid about preparedness that would be helpful to educate the kids about natural and man-made disasters. FEMA in partnership with Home Depot and other home improvement centers offer these workshops at the stores to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Mission, Texas, September 14, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation booth in Texas Production Date: 09/14/2010 Caption: Mission, Texas, September 14, 2010 -- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist,Sherri Stoecker, ... More

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane Earl explains mitigation techniques to homeowners at an educational workshop. FEMA conducts such workshops to help communities minimize damage from future disasters.

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Speciali...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane Earl in North Dakota Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Decatur County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Mitigation(MIT) Specialist Stan Ballentine provides information to a potential applicant. Hazard Mitigation can help storm/flood affected residents rebuild to withstand similar future disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Deca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Interview at Bainbridge DRC Production Date: 05/01/2009 Caption: Bainbridge, Ga. , May 1, 2009 -- At the Decatur County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery... More

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane Earl explains mitigation techniques to homeowners at an educational workshop. FEMA conducts such workshops to help communities minimize damage from future disasters.

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Speciali...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane Earl in North Dakota Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane ... More

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane Earl explains mitigation techniques to homeowners at an educational workshop. FEMA conducts such workshops to help communities minimize damage from future disasters.

Flooding - Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Speciali...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane Earl in North Dakota Production Date: 06/04/2009 Caption: Jamestown, N. D. , June 4, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Diane ... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- As he walks through the 9th Ward with King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, Mayor Ray Nagin explains what happen in 9th Ward neighborhood when Hurricane Katrina struck and what problems this area faces both in recovery and protecting from future disasters. The King of Jordan is taking the foot tour of the 9th Ward to see first hand what happen here and to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- As he walks through th...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation representative Stacy Schrupp (left) discusses mitigation techniques with residents in D'Iberville. FEMA encourages rebuilding better and stronger to minimize damage in future disasters. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mit...

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[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mitigation representatives discuss mitigation techniques with local residents at the Mitigation Modular Expo in D'Iberville. FEMA encourages rebuilding better and stronger to minimize damage in future disasters. Darby Duffin/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] D'Iberville, Miss., February 4, 2006 -- FEMA Mit...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisor, Wendy Phillips-Farmer, suggests a publication that would be helpful to this homeowner's needs in rebuilding his home from hurricane damages. FEMA in partnership with Home Depot and other home improvement centers offer these workshops at the stores to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - FEMA Hazard Mitigatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisor, Alfonso Nava, about methods of elevating their house at a workshop offered by FEMA in partnership with Home Depot Home Improvement Center in Zachary. The workshop is designed to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters and how to rebuild properly with the best technical guidance and tested techniques. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Zachary, LA, March 3, 2006 - Homeowners question F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 4, 2006 - (L-R) Karl Smith, Joe Sloan, National Flood Insurance Program Specialists and Leroy Ingram, Hazard Mitigation Advisor, compose a FEMA team reaching out to the public in a mitigation workshop located at Lowe's Home Improvement Center. These workshops are designed to provide information on how to protect homes against future disasters. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 4, 2006 - (L-R) Karl Smith,...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation staff meet with representatives of this building to discuss how the building's design saved it from destruction while neighboring structures were totally demolished. FEMA Mitigation staff actively search for innovative designs which can be used to diminish damage in future disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., May 1, 2006 - FEMA Mitigation staff...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- Representatives from FEMA begin to set up an information booth to display and distribute materials to help families prepare for future disasters at FEMA's Family Preparadness Day in Lake Charles. Many organizations were represented and helped provide important information and free supplies to everyone attending. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, May 21, 2006 -- R...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - This self contained, propane or gasoline powered, fully functional, portable communications unit called Rapidcom is one of several recently purchased to provide internet, phone and satellite communications in the event of future disasters. It is being used here during a full-scale exercise to test this apparatus as well as validating recently revised emergency procedures in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA, May 24, 2006 - Thi...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitigation specialist explains low cost construction techniques to better protect homes during storms . FEMA gives presentations at community events to prepare for future disasters and to encourage disaster planning. Leif Skoogfors/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Wichita, KS, July 15, 2007 - A FEMA mitig...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 16, 2008 -- Elizabeth Ashley, Mitigation Officer Nevada Department of Public Safety is conducting a public meeting for an audience for which a presentation on Mitigation and Public Assistance would be appropriate. Most of the people in the room are government officials learning how they can obtain FEMA funds to help repair infrastructure and rebuild to withstand potential future disasters. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 16, 2008 -- E...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, June 14, 2008 -- Shelia Forest, CEO Specialist (L) and Shelia Moore, NFIP Specialist (R) talk with event attendee about the steps that can be taken to mitigate a residence from future disasters. The two staff members manned the FEMA booth at the Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Preparedness event, New Orleans, LA, June 14, 2008.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, June 14, 2008 -- Shelia Forest, C...

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Oakland, CA, June 25 2008 -- Local bay area middle school students tour the MERS trucks at the FEMA Safety and Preparedness Expo. Over two thousand people of all ages visited the expo to become educated in being prepared for future disasters. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.

Oakland, CA, June 25 2008 -- Local bay area middle school students tou...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years after Hurricane Rita destroyed South Cameron Memorial Hospital, it reopened its doors this time mitigated to reduce potential loss of property and medical equipment against future disasters. Having weathered Hurricane Ike, the mitigation measures of building safer, smarter, stronger proved to be invaluable, as the hospital received only minor damages. Calvin Tolleson/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Cameron Memorial Hospital in Louisiana Production Date: 10/02/2008 Caption: Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years after Hurricane Rita destroyed So... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years after Hurricane Rita destroyed South Cameron Memorial Hospital, it reopened its doors this time mitigated to reduce potential loss of property and medical equipment against future disasters. Having weathered Hurricane Ike, the mitigation measures of building safer, smarter, stronger proved to be invaluable, as the hospital received only minor damage. Calvin Tolleson/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years...

The original database describes this as: Title: South Cameron Memorial Hospital in Louisiana Production Date: 10/02/2008 Caption: Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- Two years after Hurricane Rita destroyed So... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baytown, Texas, October 13, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists Kitty Lyons (left) and Kathleen Rhodes (right) talk with Gaytha Garland and her daughter Gayle at a home improvement store. FEMA provides mitigation information to residents so they can take measures to reduce the risk of property damage from future disasters. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baytown, Texas, October 13, 2008 -- FEMA Mi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Specialist speaking with residents in Texas Production Date: 10/13/2008 Caption: Baytown, Texas, October 13, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Longview, Wash. , March 3, 2009 -- Mitigation officers Ceryl Walz (left) and Gail Chandler (right) just finished setting up a booth at the local hardware store to provide an informational resource of how local residents can rebuild safer, stronger and smarter. Part of FEMA's disaster response includes mitigation outreach to lessen the impact of future disasters. Savannah Brehmer/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Longview...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA mitigation officers at a store in Washington Production Date: 03/03/2009 Caption: Longview, Wash. , March 3, 2009 -- Mitigation officers Ceryl Walz (left)... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Centralia, Wash. , March 3, 2009 -- Steinar Willanger and Laura Frost, mitigation officers, man a booth at a local hardware store to offer information to the public on how to rebuild safer, stronger and smarter. Part of FEMA's disaster response includes mitigation outreach to lessen the impact of future disasters. Savannah Brehmer/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Centrali...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA mitigation officers at a hardware store in Washington Production Date: 03/03/2009 Caption: Centralia, Wash. , March 3, 2009 -- Steinar Willanger and Laura... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , October 19, 2009 -- At a Hazard Mitigation outreach display in a Cobb County home supply store, printed materials which inform how to rebuild stronger to reduce effects of future disasters are ready for distribution. FEMA is here due to September severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Austell, Ga. , October 19, 2009 -- At a Haza...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Materials on Display Production Date: 10/19/2009 Caption: Austell, Ga. , October 19, 2009 -- At a Hazard Mitigation outreach display in a Cobb ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Schoharie, N. Y. , October 15, 2011 -- Dimaldy Cruz-Carlo, Mitigation Specialist speaks to a disaster survivor at the Schoharie Flood Benefit about preparing for future disasters, flood insurance and rebuilding safe and stronger homes. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Schoharie, N. Y. , October 15, 2...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Outreach at the Schoharie Flood Benefit Production Date: 10/15/2011 Caption: Schoharie, N. Y. , October 15, 2011 -- Dimaldy Cruz-Carlo, Mitigation S... More

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Home Depot is hosting FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialists at various locations to answer questions regarding building techniques that reduce potential for damage from future disasters. FEMA works in tandem with federal, state and local partners to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Home Depot is hosting FEMA Ha...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: West Long Branch, NJ Keywords: Hazard Mitigation Specialists ^ Home depot ^ future ... More

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists are available at various Home Depot locations to answer questions regarding building techniques that reduce potential for damage from future disasters. FEMA works in tandem with federal, state and local partners to assist with response, recovery and rebuilding of communities affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

West Long Branch, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Hazard Mitigation Specialists...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: West Long Branch, NJ Keywords: Questions ^ disasters ^ Hazard Mitigation Specialist... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hempstead, N. Y. , Jan. 24, 2012 -- Executive Director of the Long Island Council of Churches Reverend Thomas Goodhue shares a laugh with FEMA Voluntary Agency Specialist Carlos Varon at a Long Term Recovery Group meeting at the Health & Welfare Council of Long Island in Hempstead, N. Y. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Long Island Long Term Recovery Group Meeting Production Date: 01/24/2012 Caption: Hempstead, N. Y. , Jan. 24, 2012 -- Executive Director of the Long Island Cou... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons participate in a training led by Church World Service Emergency Response Specialist Joann Hale. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Voluntary Agency Liaison Training Production Date: 01/31/2012 Caption: Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons participate in a ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Joann Hale, Church World Service Emergency Response Specialist, trains FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons in a role playing exercise. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Voluntary Agency Liaison Training Production Date: 01/31/2012 Caption: Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Joann Hale, Church World Service Emergency Respo... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Jim Woodworth, FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison, presents a hypothetical disaster scenario for a role playing training exercise led by Joann Hale, Emergency Response Specialist for Church World Service. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Voluntary Agency Liaison Training Production Date: 01/31/2012 Caption: Orange County, N. Y. , Jan. 31, 2012 -- Jim Woodworth, FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison, p... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Chattanooga, Tenn. , March 25, 2012 -- Mitigation Specialist Pat Crawford explains how to prepare for future disasters to a shopper at a Lowe's store. Mitigation has information about rebuilding stronger and how to prepare for storms, and this outreach program helps get out the word to the public. Photo by Tim Burkitt/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Chattanooga, Tenn. , March 25, 2012 -- Mitiga...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation outreach begins in Tennessee Production Date: 03/25/2012 Caption: Chattanooga, Tenn. , March 25, 2012 -- Mitigation Specialist Pat Crawford explains... More

Warwick, R.I., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Representatives from the state of Rhode Island and local government agencies attended at two-day seminar at the Warwick, Rhode Island, Joint Field Office on January 7-8, 2013. The seminar on benefit cost analysis provided training on the use of FEMA software to complete applications for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants. These competitive grants are funded by FEMA and awarded by the state to fund projects that will prevent damage from future disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Nancy Helmick

Warwick, R.I., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Representatives from the state of Rhode...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Nancy Helmick City/State: Warwick, RI Disasters: Rhode Island Hurricane Sandy (DR-4089) Disaster Types: Hu... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Oklahoma Emergency Management (OEM) set up a booth at Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City. The booth contained informative materials on ways to lessen the effects of future disasters. FEMA/Jackie Chandler

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- On Saturday, August 3, 2013, the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories:... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- Nearly $26.9 million funded the new South Cameron High School in Grand Chenier. The high school was elevated to meet floodplain requirements and has been structurally designed to mitigate damages from possible future disasters. Lillie Long/FEMA

Cameron Parish, La., July 21, 2013 -- Nearly $26.9 million funded the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Lillie Long City/State: Cameron Parish, LA Keywords: Cameron Parish ^ hurricane rita ^ South Cameron High S... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- Anyone interested in finding out about ways to lessen the effects of future disasters could visit a booth at Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City and pick up informational materials. FEMA/Jackie Chandler

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- Anyone interested in finding out...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories:... More

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- A Mitigation booth was set up on Saturday, August 3, at Westmoore High School in Oklahoma City. The booth was supplied with informational materials to show the public ways to lessen the effects of future disasters. FEMA/Jackie Chandler

Oklahoma City, Okla., Aug. 3, 2013 -- A Mitigation booth was set up on...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Oklahoma City, OK Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado Categories:... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

Highlands, N.J., Aug. 7, 2013 -- A resident marks his residence on a map at the Highlands Long Term Community Recovery Strategy Workshop. The borough is collaborating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other organizations to develop a plan to recover from and mitigate future disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Highlands, N.J., Aug. 7, 2013 -- A resident marks his residence on a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Highlands, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ Highlands ^ supersto... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

Detroit, MI, September 4, 2104 - After extensive flooding damaged homes and businesses across Metro Detroit just weeks ago, the third annual Prepare Fair on September 4 at DetroitCampus Martius Park provided an important opportunity for local residents to learn ways to become more resilient against future disasters. (Photo by: Mary Rhedin)

Detroit, MI, September 4, 2104 - After extensive flooding damaged home...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-04 11:36:07 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo City/State: Detroit, MI Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs,... More