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Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #24, Applicant Assistance Specialist Molly Marsh speaks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor. FEMA Individual Assistance may provide temporary housing or financial help for storm recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: IA DRC Hurricane Sandy ^ DRC ^ IA ^ hurricane sandy Dis... More

Leanardo, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance specialist assist a Hurricane Sandy survivor in a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Leanordo, NJ. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Leanardo, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A FEMA Individual Assistance specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Leanardo, NJ Keywords: FEMA individual assistance New Jersey Hurricane Sandy surviv... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Jenny Wu, FEMA worker, conducts an exit interview with Thomas Rapice, Hurricane Sandy survivor, in the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA uses a variety of procedures such as this to help ensure good service for disaster survivors. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Jenny Wu, FEMA worker, conducts an ex...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ sandy ^ disaster recovery center ^ 4085 ^ intnervie... More

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- A hurricane Sandy survivor looks at clothes for his daughter which were brought by the Red Cross at a distribution site in Springfield, NJ. The Red Cross teamed up with FEMA personnel to distribute clothing, cleaning supplies, toys and food items to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- A hurricane Sandy survivor looks a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Springfield, NJ Keywords: Red Cross FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ FEMA ^ New Je... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A FEMA Community Relation (CR) specialists talks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor in Union Beach, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide survivors of Hurricane Sandy with assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A FEMA Community Relation (CR) spec...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA community relations New Jersey Hurricane Sandy assis... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Trena Johnson of the American Red Cross helps a Hurricane Sandy survivor. Faith-based and volunteer organizations help fill needs like shelters,food and clothing, and work with FEMA to to find out where help is needed. This Disaster Recovery Center( DRC) opened Tuesday at 239 Fingerboard Rd, Staten Island, and is where residents impacted by Sandy can go to begin the registration process. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Trena Johnson of the American Re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #24, FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Paul Kohler assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Rec...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: DRC Hurricane Sandy IA housing assistance ^ DRC ^ IA ^ h... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists (CR) listen to concerns from a Hurricane Sandy survivor. CR teams go to the impacted areas to help residents register for disaster assistance, and to answer questions about the application process. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Special...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist Clark Galloway (CR) explains how to register for disaster assistance to a Hurricane Sandy survivor. Even more than two weeks after the storm many residents impacted have not registered with FEMA. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #4 at the Jersey City Museum, a Hurricane Sandy survivor makes the call to register for FEMA disaster assistance. DRC's provide many services at one location to help individual survivors recover from this record breaking storm and the call to register is the first step to apply for FEMA services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: DRC IA Registration ^ DRC ^ IA ^ registration Disas... More

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 --Jose Gonzaga, FEMA Mitigation specialist, talks to a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Home Depot in Neptune, NJ. FEMA has arranged for mitigation specialists to set up information booths in various home improvement stores to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to get information that they can use during their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 --Jose Gonzaga, FEMA Mitigation specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy mitigation Home Depot recove... More

Leonardo, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Representative Iris Fields helps a Hurricane Sandy survivor with mitigation issues at the Disaster Recovery Center. Assistance is available here from federal, state and local agencies for hurricane survivors. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Leonardo, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Representative Iris Fields helps ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Leonardo, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrican... More

Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Tony Faison, Community Relations (CR) specialist, assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Middlesex, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to hurricane survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Tony Faison, Community Relations (C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Middlesex, NJ Keywords: FEMA community relations New Jersey DRC Hurricane Sandy ^ F... More

Leanardo, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor sits in a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Leanordo, NJ, waiting to speak with a FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialist. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Leanardo, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor sits in a D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Leanardo, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy assistance ^ Assistance ^ FE... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor in Union Beach, NJ gets a hot meal at a volunteer feeding station. Volunteers from around the country have come to New Jersey to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor in Unio...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy volunteers ^ New Jersey ^ hurr... More

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Pamela Vazquez, Hurricane Sandy survivor, looks out over the destruction that was once her home and her town, before Hurricane Sandy hit. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Pamela Vazquez, Hurricane Sandy sur...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: Debris Photograp... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Kevin Maclachlar stands on the porch of his Long Island home. His home took in six feet of water. Hurricane Sandy produced widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Kevin Macl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Flooding ^ NY ^ hurricane sandy ^ survivor ^ Long Beach ... More

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Sharon Lavant, FEMA Mitigation specialist, talks to a Home Depot employee who is also a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Home Depot in Neptune, NJ.. FEMA has arranged for mitigation specialists to set up information booths in various home improvement stores to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to get information that they can use during their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Sharon Lavant, FEMA Mitigation special...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy Home Depot mitigation recove... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery specialist Novella Robinson assists Hurricane Sandy survivor, Alan Steinke with his FEMA registration questions at a FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Seaford, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery specialist Nove...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Seaford, NY Keywords: Disaster Recovery Center Hurricane Sandy Individual Assista... More

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Sharon Lavant, a FEMA Mitigation specialist talks to a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Home Depot in Neptune, NJ. FEMA has arranged for mitigation specialists to set up information booths in various home improvement stores to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to get information that they can use during their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Sharon Lavant, a FEMA Mitigation speci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy mitigation Home Depot recove... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer shows a photograph of a Hurricane Sandy survivor's wedding picture in Seaside Heights, NJ to him. This Red Cross photographer was copying pictures so that the survivor could replicate his damaged photos. Seaside Heights, like other NJ coastal towns, was devastated when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer shows a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: Red Cross Hurricane Sandy New Jersey ^ New Jersey ^ h... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery specialists, Judy Brigsby and Mike Hall assist Hurricane Sandy survivor, Linda Macintosh with her housing needs at a FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Seaford, New York. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery specialists, Ju...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Seaford, NY Keywords: disaster recovery center ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ind... More

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Jose Gonzaga, FEMA Mitigation specialist, shares a laugh with a Home Depot employee who is also a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Home Depot in Neptune, NJ. FEMA has arranged for mitigation specialists to set up information booths in various home improvement stores to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to get information that they can use during their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Jose Gonzaga, FEMA Mitigation speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy Home Depot recovery mitigati... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration representative Louis Quinones informs a Hurricane Sandy survivor and Long Beach, N.Y. resident of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administrat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) City/State: Lo... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Novella Robinson assists Hurricane Sandy survivor, Alan Steinke with his FEMA registration questions at a FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Seaford, New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist No...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Seaford, NY Keywords: disaster recovery center ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ind... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employees, who volunteered for FEMA community relations, inform Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident Jorge Basile of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on it's first day of operation, FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialists Anitra Wade and Fred Bell assist a Hurricane Sandy survivor. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Reco...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: DRC IA interview Hurricane Sandy ^ DRC ^ IA ^ hurricane ... More

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer hugs a Hurricane Sandy survivor in Lavallette, NJ. The Red Cross is providing cleaning supplies, clothing and food to residents, volunteers and utility workers who have come to the area to assist with the cleanup and recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer hugs a Hurri...

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: Red Cross New Jersey Superstorm Sandy assistance ^ Assista... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor in Union Beach, NJ sits in front of her home. Her home was destroyed when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor in Unio...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Union Beach Hurricane Sandy ^ New Jersey ^ hur... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employees, who volunteered and trained to be FEMA Community Relations specialist, inform a Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employee, who volunteered and trained to be FEMA community relations specialists, Shannon Arledge, informs Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident Margret Famiglietti of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Outreach Team (FEMA CR Team Lead Mike Dunn, FEMA CR Specialist Juanita Manley, FEMA Corps members Dane Gelllerup and Saul Korzenecki) speak with a Hurricane Sandy survivor during their door-to-door outreach to inform survivors of available disaster services. FEMA is here to help individuals and the community recover from this record breaking storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Out...

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: CR FEMA Corps outreach Hurricane Sandy ^ Outreach ^ FEMA... More

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- Janie Smith, FEMA Individual Assistance specialists, assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor with his registration at a Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield, NJ. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy.Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- Janie Smith, FEMA Individual Assi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Springfield, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ hur... More

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Jose Gonzaga, FEMA Mitigation specialist, talks to a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Home Depot in Neptune, NJ. FEMA has arranged for mitigation specialists to set up information booths in various home improvement stores to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy to get information that they can use during their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Neptune, N.J., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Jose Gonzaga, FEMA Mitigation speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Neptune, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy recovery Home Depot mitigati... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration representative Louis Quinones informs Hurricane Sandy survivor and Long Beach, N.Y. resident Anne-Marie Frisco of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administrat...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) City/State: Lo... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Senior Disaster Case Manager Hans Asia of Catholic Charities helps a Hurricane Sandy survivor. Faith-based organizations help fill needs like food and clothing and work with FEMA to to find out where help is needed. This Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opened today at 239 Fingerboard Rd, Staten Island. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Senior Disaster Case Manager Ha...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Laura Finch, FEMA Corps Individual Assistance specialist, works with a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center in Union Beach, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide survivors of Hurricane Sandy with assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Laura Finch, FEMA Corps Individual ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps individual assistance DRC New Jersey Hurr... More

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 --A Hurricane Sandy survivor holds her son while waiting for a turkey dinner that was being distributed at a Lowes Hardware store in Toms River, N.J. Lowes Hardware store and Boston Chicken distributed over 22,000 turkey dinners to survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 --A Hurricane Sandy survivor holds her...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Toms River, NJ Keywords: Thanksgiving dinner Superstorm Sandy ^ superstorm sandy ^ ... More

Leonardo, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- A FEMA representative talks to a Hurricane Sandy survivor at the Disaster Recovery Center. The centers are set up around the state to ensure people are getting the needed assistance from FEMA and other state and local agencies. Photo by Liz Roll

Leonardo, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- A FEMA representative talks to a Hurr...

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

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A FEMA Corps member assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor in Union Beach, NJ Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) with her FEMA application. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A FEMA Corps member assists a Hurr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps Hurricane Sandy New Jersey DRC ^ FEMA ^ D... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor helps pass out cleaning supplies at a local shelter in Atlantic City, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor helps ...

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

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Morris Tetro, Hurricane Sandy survivor, measures the foundation of his daughter's house for replacement cost estimates. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- Morris Tetro, Hurricane Sandy survi...

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

Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Mary Jogette, Community Relations (CR) specialist, assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Middlesex, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to hurricane survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Mary Jogette, Community Relations (C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Middlesex, NJ Keywords: FEMA community relations DRC New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ F... More

Rumson, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- David Curbello, FEMA Mitigation specialist, talks to a Hurricane Sandy survivor about the various types of mitigation services that may assist her when she is rebuilding her home which was damaged when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Rumson, N.J., Dec. 6, 2012 -- David Curbello, FEMA Mitigation speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Rumson, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy mitigation Runsom ^ Mitigatio... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Specialists, Eric Phillipson and Rossy Rey speak in Russian to Hurricane Sandy survivor about his recovery needs. The LEP strategic strike team was assigned to the Russian community on Coney Island, New York in response to the needs of people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Limited ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ Community Relations ^ Coney Island ^... More

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Governor Chris Christie, R-NJ helps to distribute turkey dinners at a Lowes Hardware store in Toms River, N.J. Christie takes a moment to shake the hand of a young Hurricane Sandy survivor. Christie along with other congressional representatives and business leaders handed out over 600 bags of food for Thanksgiving dinner to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Governor Chris Christie, R-NJ helps...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Toms River, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy Thanksgiving dinner Gov. Chris... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer takes a photograph of a Hurricane Sandy survivor's wedding picture in Seaside Heights,NJ. This Red Cross photographer was copying pictures so that the survivor could replicate his damaged photos. Seaside Heights, like other New Jersey coastal towns, was devastated when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- A Red Cross volunteer takes a ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Red Cross SeaView Heights ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) representative Michael Clay informs Hurricane Sandy survivor and Long Beach, N.Y. resident Tom Kolb, of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) City/State: Lo... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employees, who volunteered for FEMA community relations, inform Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 --A FEMA Community Relations specialist assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor pick out clothes for his children at a distribution site in Springfield, NJ. The Red Cross teamed up with FEMA and FEMA Corps personnel to distribute clothing, cleaning supplies, toys and food items to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 --A FEMA Community Relations speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Springfield, NJ Keywords: FEMA Red Cross New Jersey Hurricane Sandy response ^ Resp... More

Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Ester Geddis, Community Relations (CR) specialist, assists a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Middlesex, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to hurricane survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Middlesex, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Ester Geddis, Community Relations (C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Middlesex, NJ Keywords: FEMA community relations New Jersey Hurricane Sandy DRC ^ F... More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Outreach Team (FEMA CR Team Lead Mike Dunn, FEMA CR Specialist Juanita Manley, FEMA Corps members Dane Gelllerup and Saul Korzenecki) speak with a Hurricane Sandy survivor during their door-to-door outreach to inform survivors of available disaster services. FEMA is here to help eligible individuals and the community recover from this record breaking storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Out...

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: CR FEMA Corps Hurricane Sandy ^ Hurricane ^ sandy ^ FEMA... More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- David Nichols, a FEMA employee talks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor in a disaster recovery center in Union Beach, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide survivors of Hurricane Sandy with assistance. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 8, 2012 -- David Nichols, a FEMA employee tal...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy DRC assistance ^ Assistan... More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor uses the DisasterAssistance.gov web site to register with FEMA for assistance in a temporary shelter in Atlantic City, NJ. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A Hurricane Sandy survivor uses t...

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

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #4 at the Jersey City Museum, a Hurricane Sandy survivor receives information from FEMA Mitigation Specialists Doris Maldonado and Tony Hathcock. DRC's provide many services at one location, one of which is Mitigation to help rebuild to be more storm resistant. George Armstrong/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: Mitigation DRC IA ^ Mitigation ^ DRC ^ IA Disasters... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Mark Chasin, looks at the piles of debris that he has cleaned out of house in the canals area of Long Island. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Mark Chasi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Media Relations Specialist Rita Egan explains the application process to a Hurricane Sandy survivor. FEMA Staff are in the damaged neighborhoods, assessing the situation and answering questions. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield Beach, Conn., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Media Relations Specialist Rit...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield Beach, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Kevin Maclachlar, stands on the porch of his Long Island home. His home took in six feet of water. Hurricane Sandy produced widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivor, Kevin Macl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Kim Guadagno, Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, talks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor during a Thanksgiving dinner giveaway at the local Lowes. Thirty five Lowes stores in the New York/New Jersey area participated in the giveaway, feeding an estimated 136,000 people. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Kim Guadagno, Lieutenant Governor of N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Bayonne, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employee, who volunteered for FEMA community relations, Shannon Arledge, informs Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident Dottie Crowley of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security employees, who volunteered for FEMA community relations, inform Hurricane Sandy survivor and Rockaway Beach, N.Y. resident Margret Famiglietti of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA teamed-up with various other federal agencies to visit homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Community Relations. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Patrick Ratcliff MC3 Ratcliff USN FEMA DHS ^ FEMA ... More

Union Beach, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Ruth Sutter, a Union Beach resident and volunteer, hands out donated medicine to a Hurricane Sandy survivor. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Ruth Sutter, a Union Beach residen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Dzung Luu of the Small Business Administration (SBA) listens to concerns from a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This DRC opened Tuesday at 1976 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, and is where residents impacted by Sandy can go to begin the registration process and get questions answered in person. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Dzung Luu of the Small Business ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #24, Small Business Administration (SBA) Applicant Services Specialist Christine Hakeeb explains how SBA can help this Hurricane Sandy survivor. FEMA and SBA are federal partners in disaster recovery services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Rec...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: SBA DRC loan grant IA ^ Grant ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ IA ^ loan D... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, Small Business Administration (SBA) Lead Applicant Specialist Cheryle Ingram speaks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location, and SBA helps eligible individuals and businesses recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: SBA IA DRC loan grant ^ Grant ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ IA ^ loan... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, Small Business Administration Applicant Specialist Barbara Madel speaks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location and SBA is a major federal FEMA partner. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #1...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: DRC SBA IA loan grant ^ Grant ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ IA ^ loan... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Michael Byrnes of the Small Business Administration (SBA) gathers information from a Hurricane Sandy survivor at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). This DRC opened Tuesday at 239 Fingerboard Rd, Staten Island, and is where residents impacted by Sandy can go to begin the registration process and get questions answered in person. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 13, 2012 -- Michael Byrnes of the Small Busi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: Disaster Re... More