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Fire ^ Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 1, 2011 --A young volunteer assists with the clean-up efforts in Bastrop, TX. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 1, 2011 --A young volunteer ass...

The original database describes this as: Title: Volunteers help with clean-up effort in Bastrop wildfires Production Date: 10/01/2011 Caption: Bastrop, Texas, Oct. 1, 2011 --A young volunteer assists with th... More

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- The Bureau of Land Management provides home cooked meals for the disaster survivors, emergency managers and those volunteers who will be providing recovery support to individuals who were affected by the severe flooding. FEMA funds the cost of the meals, while the Bureau of Land Management provides skilled labor, which feeds the emergency managers, volunteers and the disaster survivors. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Galena, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2013 -- The Bureau of Land Management provide...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Galena, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Community Relations ^ Conceptual ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , September 30, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Lead Duane Marusa speaks with residents of this street during a door to door outreach to inform them about available FEMA disaster services. FEMA is here due to severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , September 30, 2009 -- FEMA Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations speaks with residents in Georgia Production Date: 09/30/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , September 30, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations Lead Du... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's Mississippi Alternative Housing Manager Rick Christian is here as the first "Mississippi Cottage" is being set up in Yazoo City for the new owner. This MEMA program provides quick affordable housing for storm survivors who were left homeless by the April 24 tornado and is innovative in that it is not a lease but ownership program. FEMA and MEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Cottage and MEMA Housing Manager in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Mississippi Emergency ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Direct Housing Site Inspector Don Wade checks tie down supports as part of his pre lease determination whether the contractors have satisfactorily completed set up work. FEMA Housing services are a critical element of recovery for April 24 tornado survivors who are homeless as result of the storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Indiv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Official Inspects Temporary Housing Unit in MS Production Date: 05/22/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 22, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Attala County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist George Nixon II provides information to a survivor of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Atta...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance Interview at Attala Disaster Center, MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Kosciusko, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Attala County FEMA/... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialist John Garcia provides information to a tornado survivor. FEMA and State partners are here in response to the April 24 deadly storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yaz...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi Housing Worker at Disaster Center in Yazoo, MS Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 6, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/Sta... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior view of the first "Mississippi Cottage" being set up for the new owner in Yazoo City. This innovative MEMA housing purchase rather than lease program, assists recovery for survivors left homeless by the April 24 tornado. FEMA and MEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless storm survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside a "Mississippi Cottage" Housing Unit in Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- Interior view of the fi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Choctaw County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Specialists Joe Gagnon (in red) and Fred Burt are providing information to storm survivors, as FEMA Disaster Center Manager Sandra Brown observes. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Choctaw C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers at the State Disaster Center in Choctaw County, MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- At the Choctaw County FEMA/St... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are being placed and prepared for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Units in Choctaw County, Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Individual Assistance Housing Specialists provide information about the" Mississippi Cottage" housing program for survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Ya...

The original database describes this as: Title: MEMA Housing Interviews at Yazoo Disaster Center, MS Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 14, 2010 -- At the Yazoo County FEMA/MEMA Dis... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are being placed and prepared for tornado survivors left homeless as result of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Housing Units in Choctaw County, Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- These new FEMA temporary housing units are ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- Papers have just been signed to lease the first FEMA Temporary Housing Unit in Holmes County and keys are passed to this April 24 tornado survivor by FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Don Wade. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- Papers hav...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Temporary Housing Unit Leased in Holmes County, MS Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 15, 2010 -- Papers have just been signed to... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Inside a new FEMA temporary housing unit in Choctaw County, FEMA Mobile Home Site Inspector Don McLemore completes the leasing process as the new tenant signs the lease. These units, provided through the FEMA Individual Assistance housing program, will be an affordable temporary home for storm survivors who became homeless as result of the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Inside a new FEM...

The original database describes this as: Title: First Lease of FEMA Housing Unit in Choctaw County, MS Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- Inside a new FEMA temporary housing un... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Diane Allen observes the arrival of a FEMA short term temporary housing unit. FEMA Individual Assistance Housing services are a critical part of the recovery process for homeless survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Short Term Temporary Housing Unit Arrives on site at Yazoo Production Date: 05/10/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , May 10, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informati... More

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

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

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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- At the Holmes County Ebenezer fire station disaster staging area, Joe Girot, Special Assistant to Federal Coordinating Officer Bolch confers with FEMA Community Relations workers as local television crews are nearby. FEMA is here due to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- At the Holm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Special Assistant to FCO at Disaster Assistance Area in Mississippi Production Date: 05/01/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- At the Holmes C... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The Salvation Army is set up at the disaster site and ready to provide recovery services to survivors of the April 24 tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The Sal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Salvation Army at Disaster Site Yazoo City, MS Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- The Salvation Army is set up at the d... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- The Choctaw FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center provides a centralized location for disaster assistance information and services, and is now open for residents affected by recent severe storms and tornado. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- The Choctaw FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: inside the Choctaw County Disaster Recovery Center in Mississippi Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 8, 2010 -- The Choctaw FEMA/State Disa... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space to Promote Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Nashville Convention Center digita... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Residents of Bellevue (Davidson County) collect information from the "White Board" inside the Bellevue Community disaster assistance center. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that has damaged or destroyed thousands of homes in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Residents ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Information White Board at Bellevue Comm Center in Tennessee Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 5, 2010 -- Residents of Bellevue (Davi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Grand Ole Opry digital billboard reminds the public of the extended deadline for Tennessee flood survivors to register for federal disaster assistance. FEMA Private Sector liaisons have worked with local businesses to promote flood recovery messages. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Gran...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Provided Signage Space for Important Messages Production Date: 07/08/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , July 8, 2010 -- The Grand Ole Opry digital billboar... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Jerry Collins, FEMA Deputy Individual Assistance Branch Director, helps a resident work through her FEMA application during the Bordeaux community meeting at Temple Church of Christ. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Jerry Coll...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Meeting in Bordeaux, TN Production Date: 05/11/2010 Caption: Bordeaux, Tenn. , May 11, 2010 -- Jerry Collins, FEMA Deputy Individual Assistance Bran... More

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- Flood survivors Russel Patrick and his brother Leroy talk to Individual Assistance specialists at a FEMA event called Ready for the Rain. Representatives from many agencies are on hand to assist residents who were flooded in May. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- Flood survivors Russel Pa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ready for the Rain FEMA event in Olive Hill Kentucky Production Date: 06/05/2010 Caption: Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- Flood survivors Russel Patrick and ... More

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- Flood survivor talks to Individual Assistance specialists Winnie Pavlas and Dorothy Buckendahl at a FEMA event called Ready for the Rain. Representatives from many agencies are on hand to assist residents who were affected by of the floods of early May. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- Flood survivor talks to I...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ready for the Rain FEMA event in Olive Hill Kentucky Production Date: 06/05/2010 Caption: Olive Hill, Ky. , June 5, 2010 -- Flood survivor talks to Individual ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Officer John Nelson (left) and Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Indivdual Assistance Officer Amber Murphy (right) listen as a homeowner describes his family's harrowing ordeal on May 10th when his home and property were destroyed by a tornado. The state was struck by 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 storms -that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- FEMA Indivi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster officials with a homeowner in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Officer John ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Offricer John Nelson (left) and State of Oklahoma Individual Assistance Officer Amber Murphy confirm that both had the same findings following their inspection of a tornado-damaged home. Three Preliminary Damage Assessment teams are inspecting tornado damages and losse in Oklahoma counties struck by 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- FEMA Indivi...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and state individual assistance worker in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Offri... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner greets FEMA Individual Assistance Officer JaNae Sullivan, a member of a county/state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team who are documenting the damages in Grant County caused by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes to strike the state on May 10. The outbreak is the fourth largest single-day event in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner g...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA Individual Assistance officer with a homeowner in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/18/2010 Caption: Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner greets FEMA ... More

Flooding - Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Federal, State, and local Manchester, Iowa emergency management officials meet prior to going into the field to initiate a preliminary damage assessment in Delaware county. Josh deBerge/FEMA

Flooding - Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Federal, State, and loca...

The original database describes this as: Title: Officials Meet to Coordinate Response to NE Iowa Flooding Production Date: 07/28/2010 Caption: Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- Federal, State, and local Man... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, 2010 -- At the Jim Hogg County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Agnes Gautier provides information to a tornado survivor. FEMA and State partners are here in response to Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Hebbronville, Texas Production Date: 08/26/2010 Caption: Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, 2010 -- At the Jim Hogg County FEMA/State ... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, 2010 -- At the Jim Hogg County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center, this hurricane survivor with the help of Individual Assistance Specialist Angeles Torres makes the Registration call to start the FEMA application process. FEMA is here in response to Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Hebbronville, Texas Production Date: 08/26/2010 Caption: Hebbronville, Texas, August 26, 2010 -- At the Jim Hogg County FEMA/State ... More

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment official Ward Turner looks at a totally collapsed basement wall of a house in South Milwaukee. FEMA officials conduct damage surveys at every disaster which might merit a declaration. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Prelimin...

The original database describes this as: Title: PDA for Individual Assistance in WI, home damage Production Date: 09/02/2010 Caption: South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA Preliminary Damage Ass... More

Flooding - Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Individual Assistance specialist talks with Acting Westchester, IL police chief, Lt. Mike O'Hagan and his wife in front of their home. Their home was flooded during the record rainfall in late July. A Chicago TV station was filming the first day of the preliminary damage assessment in the area. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to conduct preliminary damage assessment for the IL Governor's office. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with residents with the press in Illinois Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FE... More

Flooding - Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Individual Assistance specialist talks to a resident on a street a Westchester, IL neighborhood that was flooded in late July. A reporter from a Chicago newspaper was following the PDA team to document the PDA process. FEMA is working with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to conduct preliminary damage assessment for the IL Governor's office. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with a resident in Illinois Production Date: 08/09/2010 Caption: Westchester, Ill. , August 9, 2010 --Tina White, a FEMA Individual ... More

Tornado - Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- Residents board up their windows after a tornado hit the town of Tushka on April 14. Jeannie Warner/FEMA

Tornado - Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- Residents board up their windows a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Disaster Assessment in Atoka County, Oklahoma Production Date: 04/26/2011 Caption: Okla. , April 26, 2011 -- Residents board up their windows after... More

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

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

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

Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2006 -- Disaster Recovery Center in Kapa'au, Hawaii for residents to apply for assistance after sustaining damages caused from earthquakes under FEMA-1664-DR-HI

Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2006 -- Disaster Recovery Center in Kapa'au, Hawaii fo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2006-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Gen Tamura City/State: HI Keywords: Mitigation ^ Assistance ^ Earthquake ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Individual... More

Mantoloking, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Cleanup continues around a leaning home that was built in 1900. FEMA is working to provide assistance to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Cleanup continues around a leaning...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Cleanup Damage Dunes Flooding Home rebuilding ^ Damage ... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Houston Hester,FEMA individual assistant specialist, talks to a client at the Fargo Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA is working with state and local officials to provide services to residents who have been affected by the recent floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Houston H...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistant specialist speaks with a resident at the Fargo DRC Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --Houston Heste... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) a potential applicant for Individual Assistance(IA) takes the first step by calling the FEMA Tele-registration number. FEMA is here due to recent storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tele-Registration at Dixe Co. DRC Production Date: 05/09/2009 Caption: Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Marianna, Fla. , May 10, 2009 -- At the Jackson County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Manager Valente Benavides provides Individual Assistance(IA) information to a flood affected potential applicant. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Marianna, Fla. , May 10, 2009 -- At the Jack...

The original database describes this as: Title: Jackson County FEMA DRC Manager Production Date: 05/10/2009 Caption: Marianna, Fla. , May 10, 2009 -- At the Jackson County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Gilbert, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- FEMA Region 3 Individual Assistance specialist Kay Phillips assists Gilbert residents in the Gilbert Disaster Recovery Center. Louis Sohn/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Gilbert, W. Va. , June ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA DRC worker helps residents in West Virginia Production Date: 06/10/2009 Caption: Gilbert, W. Va. , June 10, 2009 -- FEMA Region 3 Individual Assistance sp... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 12, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Mary Margaret Walker talks with Mardha Green with the Valley Breeze newspaper at the opening of one of many FEMA/State Recovery Center. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 12, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PIO speaks with the press at a Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 04/12/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 12, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Of... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- Individual Assistance (IA) Specialist John Shrum helping an applicant in the first moments after the Moorhead Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opening. FEMA operates DRCs near disaster areas to assist a community affected by a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- Individu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance Specialist working in Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- Individual Assist... More

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Candy Coyle, an Individual Assistance specialist, interviews resident Marie Villarreal, in the Oslo Disaster Recovery Center. Disaster Recovery Centers offer specialized assistance to citizens struck by disaster. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008- Candy...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assitance specialist helping a resident in Minnesota Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Oslo, Minn. , May 14, 2009 -- Oslo, MN, May 12, 2008-... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- FEMA teams began work in four counties today after March floods led to a Public Assistance declaration. Darlene Geraets, who led the team in Linton, interviews and counsels Kenneth Jochim. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- FEMA teams ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA team in the field in North Dakota Production Date: 04/01/2009 Caption: Linton, N. D. , April 1, 2009 -- FEMA teams began work in four counties today after... More

Flooding - Paterson, N. J. , April 23, 2010 -- Paterson, NJ, April 17, 2010 - Community Relation Specialist David Gonzalez (center), explains the FEMA registration process while residents repair a water damaged fence. FEMA Community Relations specialists are going door to door to tell residents about the assistance available. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Flooding - Paterson, N. J. , April 23, 2010 -- Paterson, NJ, April 17,...

The original database describes this as: Title: Affected Resident Production Date: 04/23/2010 Caption: Paterson, N. J. , April 23, 2010 -- Paterson, NJ, April 17, 2010 - Community Relation Specialist David G... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Joanne "Jody" Shaw speaks with a flood affected potential applicant. FEMA and partners are here due to severe storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Madison Co. IA Interview at DRC Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - DeFuniak Springs, Fla. , May 12, 2009 -- Walton County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA Manager John Griffin and Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Toni Moen complete last minute work before the DRC closes today. After today this DRC staff and equipment will relocate to another area affected by storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - DeFuniak Springs, Fla. , May 12, 2009 -- Wal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Walton County FEMA DRC Manager and IA Specialist Production Date: 05/12/2009 Caption: DeFuniak Springs, Fla. , May 12, 2009 -- Walton County FEMA/State Disaste... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 12, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Mary Margaret Walker talks with Mardha Green with the Valley Breeze newspaper at the opening of one of many FEMA/State Recovery Center. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 12, 2010 -- FEMA Public Information ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center Public Information Office talks to press Production Date: 04/12/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 12, 2010 -- FEMA Public Informati... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Qunicy, Mass. , April 20, 2010 -- Kevin Dionne - FEMA Individual Assistance Program Specialist (IA) assisting a couple in the Quincy Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA facilitates DRC placement in safe but convenient locations near disaster areas to bring official recovery information to impacted residents. FEMA/Mike Moore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Qunicy, Mass. , April 20, 2010 -- Kevin Dion...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance Specialist with residents in Massachusetts Production Date: 04/20/2010 Caption: Qunicy, Mass. , April 20, 2010 -- Kevin Dionne - FEM... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Program Specialist (IA) Mandy McNatt greeting an applicant at the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Moorhead, MN. FEMA operates DRCs in communities affected by a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Moorhead, MN after Red River Flood Production Date: 04/15/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 15, 2009 -- FEMA I... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA DRC Manager Cristal Goussen speaks with a potential Individual Assistance(IA) applicant. FEMA is here due to recent storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison C...

The original database describes this as: Title: Madison Co. FEMA DRC Manager Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA DRC Mana... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hendrum, Minn. , April 22, 2009 -- FEMA Individual Assistant Program Specialists Claudette 'Candy' Coyle (L) and Vicki Travis (r) working in a DRC that yesterday was a fire station in Hendrum. FEMA is able to operate safe and secure mobile offices near disaster areas; often those temporary offices are spaces in the affected community. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hendrum, Minn. , April 22, 2009 -- FEMA Indi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center in Hendrum, MN Production Date: 04/22/2009 Caption: Hendrum, Minn. , April 22, 2009 -- FEMA Individual Assistant Program Specialists C... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Billerica, Mass. , April 7, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) specialist Elizabeth Rodger helping an applicant through the registration process. Historic March rainfall caused flooding across the Northeast region, centers like this one help local, state, and federal agencies reach out to communities affected by disasters. FEMA/Mike Moore

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Billerica, Mass. , April 7, 2010 -- FEMA Ind...

The original database describes this as: Title: Billerica, MA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) helping applicants Production Date: 04/07/2010 Caption: Billerica, Mass. , April 7, 2010 -- FEMA Individual Assist... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hume was hired by FEMA just after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, shutting down the school where she taught. Elaine is now the Individual Assistance Lead at a Disaster Recovery Center in south central Louisiana. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Boutte, LA November 14, 2005 - Teacher Elaine Hum...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 9, 2005 - A home with major roof damages, caused by F4 tornadoes on November 15, is framed by towering oaks completely stripped of foliage and suffering major limb loss. A federal disaster deeclaration for Individual Assistance was issued for Hopkins and Marshall counties in western Kentucky on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Earlington, Ky, December 9, 2005 - A hom...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- FEMA public information officer, Harry (Leo) Skinner, speaks with MyraAnn Daranda about Housing and Individual Assistance (IA) program guidelines at Southern University at New Orleans at a 'Road to Economic Recovery' workshop. The workshop is designed to help Hurricane Katrina disaster victims find out what aid may be available and FEMA disaster workers attend to answer any questions. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-22-06 -- FEMA public informatio...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., September 20, 2006 - Individual Assistance (IA) Call Center workers receive training at the Louisiana Area Field Office (AFO). The AFO's Call Center employs nearly 50 people and receives over 2100 inquiries a day. Keith Riggs/FEMA.

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, La., September 20, 2006 - Individual...

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[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 11, 2006 -- FEMA's Hilo Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC opened and the disaster victims were able to begin registering in person for Individual Assistance (IA). Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 11, 2006 -- FEMA's Hilo Disaster Recov...

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[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 11, 2006 - FEMA Local resident Vicki O'Bryant discusses the registration procedure with FEMA Mitigation Specialist George Garcia at the Hilo Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC opened and the disaster victims were able to begin registering in person for Individual Assistance (IA). Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Hilo, HI, November 11, 2006 - FEMA Local resident Vicki O...

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Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Shoreline homes in Old Saybrook suffered flooding and were pounded with sand which piled high in the streets and around homes. The waterline shows on this home's walls. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants, in addition to Individual Assistance, will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Old Saybrook, Conn., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Shoreline homes in Old Saybrook ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Old Saybrook, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Ty... More

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Chuck Minerman (standing) conducts the morning meeting with his CR team before they hit the streets to speak with residents affected by the recent Alabama tornadoes. CR personnel go directly to neighborhoods affected by disasters to make sure people know about FEMA programs and to help them register for Individual Assistance from FEMA. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Co...

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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representatives Ganell Bottomlee (center) and Jean Riendeau (right) speak with a resident affected by the recent Alabama tornadoes. CR personnel go directly to neighborhoods affected by disasters to make sure people know about FEMA programs and to help them register for Individual Assistance from FEMA. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 -- FEMA Co...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Horseshoe Bay, TX, July 17, 2007 -- Llano County Commissioner Johnnie Heck, FEMA 's Individual Assistance specialist Garland Dubois and FEMA contractor Seth Hopkins look at photos taken by an individual's damage while out on an Individual Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessment survey. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Horseshoe Bay, TX, July 17, 2...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 -- The cleanup continues in and around Eastland County following the recent floods. A Disaster Recovery Center has been opened in Eastland to help those affected by the recent floods to apply for Individual Assistance. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 ...

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[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 22, 2007 -- Carlos Mitchell, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) speaks to a reporter after attending a planning meeting to discuss Individual assistance (IA) and Public assistance (PA) for southeast Minnesota. FEMA is working with state and local representatives in Minnesota to help residents recover from flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Severe Storms and Flooding] Rochester, MN, August 22, 2007 -- Carlos...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 31, 2007 -- Myra Halpin, Individual Assistance (IA) representative delivers FEMA information to an applicant. IA workers staff a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) like this one in the Bucyrus law library. The law library is close to the disaster yet safe and easily accessed by those in need of help. Mike Moore/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Bucyrus, Ohio, August 31, 200...

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[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 8, 2007-- Leighann Grice watches as her husband Jon Grice, center, thanks FEMA's Louis Narciso, direct housing operations (Individual Assistance) after signing an occupancy agreement authorizing them to move into and temporarily use the home mobile they are standing in. The couple lost their home and many household possessions when the wild fires burned their community in October. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 8, 2007-- Leighann Grice watches as ...

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[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 8, 2007 -- FEMA employees Louis Narciso, direct housing operations (Individual Assistance), left, and Kenneth Tingman, operations special assistant, are thanked by and Jon and Leighann Grice after they signed an occupancy agreement that will allow them to temporarily live in a FEMA-provided mobile home (back). The couple lost their home and many household possessions when the wild fires burned their community in October. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 8, 2007 -- FEMA employees Louis Narc...

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[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 8, 2007-- FEMA’ Louis Narciso, direct housing operations (Individual Assistance) left, and Leighann Grice, test the stove inside the FEMA provided mobile home her and her husband Jon, center, will temporarily call home. Behind them observing are FEMA workers Kenneth Tingman, left, operations special assistant, and Henry Colon, a technical monitor. The couple lost their home and many household possessions when the wild fires burned their community in October. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Wildfires] Delzura, CA, December 8, 2007-- FEMA’ Louis Narciso, dir...

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[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- The FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) parked in the Fernley City Hall parking lot is now open, flood impacted residents are calling the FEMA Hot line, and the event is being filmed by Reno KREN-TV reporter. The first step in applying for FEMA financial Individual Assistance (IA) is the call to register. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Winter Storms and Flooding] Fernley, NV, January 10, 2008 -- T...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central City, KY, March 5, 2008 -- At the Muhlenberg County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Frank Vittetow explains how FEMA can help residents recover from storm damage. FEMA is here because of severe storm and tornado which recently struck 15 KY counties. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Central ...

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Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Ron Chaidez from Individual Assistance in FEMA points out the flood line against the side of this house in West Virginia after three consecutive storms flooded the area. This house had no damage inside due to previous mitigation action taken by raising the structure above the 100 year flood level. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Gilmer County, WV, June 7, 2008 -- Ron Chaidez from Individual Assista...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lincoln, NE, June 13, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Willie G. Nunn (R), Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman (C) and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Assistant Director Al Berndt answer media questions during Governor Heineman's news conference announcing the state's request for the addition of Individual Assistance to the current declaration. FEMA/Louis Sohn

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lincoln, NE, June 13, 2008 --...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayou La Batre, Ala. , July 30, 2008 -- Attendees at the ribbon-cutting ceremony tour the first home built. The home was funded by the Alternative Housing Pilot Program. FEMA/Danon Lucas

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayou La Batre, Ala. , July 30, 2008 -- Att...

The original database describes this as: Title: Home funded by the Alternative Housing Pilot Program in AL Production Date: 07/30/2008 Caption: Bayou La Batre, Ala. , July 30, 2008 -- Attendees at the ribbon... More

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, TX, August 12, 2008 -- FEMA community relations specialist participate in a telethon to register non-English speaking residents in the South Texas counties eligible for Individual assistance. FEMA is working with local media to provide registration information. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Dolly] McAllen, TX, August 12, 2008 -- FEMA community relat...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 29, 2008 -- At the John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), Individual Assistance(IA) Specialist Patricia Gerosolina listens as a potential applicant relates how their family was affected by Tropical Storm Fay. FEMA IA helps those eligible recover disaster losses. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, August 29, 2008 -- At the John Rod...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Manager Crystal Goussen provides information about Individual Assistance(IA) to these residents who were impacted by Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2008 -- FEMA Disaster...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2008 -- At the John Rodes FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) FEMA Applicant Services Team Leader Ravella Barbere provides Individual Assistance(IA) information to a Tropical Storm Fay impacted resident. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Melbourne, FL, September 1, 2008 -- At the John R...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Duval FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), DRC Manager Brenda Gonzalez speaks with a potential Individual Assistance(IA) applicant. IA grants can help Tropical Storm Fay affected residents recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Jacksonville, FL, September 22, 2008 -- At the Du...

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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Houston, Texas, October 1, 2008 -- Individual Assistance Specialists (IAS) Julie Seaburg (left) and Christopher Urban (right) explain the FEMA recovery programs to an applicant at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). IA personnel are in DRCs to help explain FEMA recovery programs and processes to applicants. Mike Moore/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Houston, Texas, October 1, 2008 -- Individu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Individual Assistance representative helping a resident in Texas Production Date: 10/01/2008 Caption: Houston, Texas, October 1, 2008 -- Individual Assistance ... More

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez from Individual Assistance gives FEMA information to a local resident. FEMA officials walked around town putting up signs that leads to the Salinas DRC. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez fr...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/18/2008 Caption: Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez from Individual Assistance giv... More

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez from Individual Assistance gives FEMA information to local resident, Pedro Torres. He had minor damage in his home due to the September 21 - October 3 floods. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez fr...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative with a resident in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/18/2008 Caption: Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez from Individua... More

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez and Javier Millan from Individual Assistance put up arrow signs that lead to the Salinas DRC. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez an...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers putting up a sign to the DRC in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/18/2008 Caption: Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Luis Hernandez and Javi... More

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Javier Millan from Individual Assistance, puts up FEMA sign that leads to Salinas DRC. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Flooding - Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Javier Millan fro...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA worker puts up a sign pointing to the DRC in Puerto Rico Production Date: 10/18/2008 Caption: Salinas, Puerto Rico, October 18, 2008 -- Javier Millan fr... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Missouri City, Texas, October 23,2008 -- A FEMA individual assistance employee discusses the rights that an applicant has at a meeting held in Missouri City, a suburb of Houston. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Missouri City, Texas, October 23,2008 -- A ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance worker speaks with an applicant in Texas Production Date: 10/23/2008 Caption: Missouri City, Texas, October 23,2008 -- A FEMA indivi... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Homes in the background that did not sustain fire damage become uninhabitable due to the lack of utilities. Every park resident is urged to register with FEMA. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Homes in the b...

The original database describes this as: Title: Burned mobile home neighborhood in California Production Date: 11/28/2008 Caption: Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Homes in the background that did not s... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Sue Phillips discussing Individual Assistance (IA) with a resident of the Oakridge Mobile Home Park. CR representatives go door to door to disseminate information about FEMA programs directly to the people affected by a disaster. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- FEMA Community...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations worker speaks with a resident at in California Production Date: 11/28/2008 Caption: Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- FEMA Communi... More

Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Devastation at the Oakridge Mobile Home Park where 500 homes were destroyed by the wildfires. No lives were lost but it will be months before the rebuilding process can begin. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Devastation at the Oa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oakridge Mobile Home Park Devastation in California Production Date: 11/28/2008 Caption: Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Devastation at the Oakridge Mobi... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Hundreds of homes and dozens of vehicles were destroyed at the Oakridge Mobile Home Park. The fire struck in the early morning giving residence very little time to gather their belongings. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Hundreds of ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Burned car and neighborhood in California Production Date: 11/28/2008 Caption: Sylmar, Calif. , November 28, 2008 -- Hundreds of homes and dozens of vehicles w... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Santa Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Beverly Winder discusses rental assistance with a resident who was not insured and lost everything during the wildfire. CR representatives go through impacted neighborhoods disseminating information about FEMA programs directly to the people affected by a disaster. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Santa Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- FEMA Co...

The original database describes this as: Title: Community Relations worker talks with a resident in California Production Date: 11/29/2008 Caption: Santa Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- FEMA Community... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sanata Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- More then 200 hundred homes were destroyed during this rapidly moving wildfire. No lives were lost and the cause of the fire was determined to originate from the remains of a day-old bonfire. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Sanata Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- More t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Burned area in California Production Date: 11/29/2008 Caption: Sanata Barbara, Calif. , November 29, 2008 -- More then 200 hundred homes were destroyed during ... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Yorba Linda, Calif. , December 12, 2008 -- This home in Hidden Hills is one of 180 homes that were destroyed in Orange County by the November wildfires. More then 30,000 acres burned during these wildfires. FEMA/Michael Mancino

Fire ^ Wildfire - Yorba Linda, Calif. , December 12, 2008 -- This home...

The original database describes this as: Title: Wildfires in Hidden Hills neighborhood. Production Date: 12/12/2008 Caption: Yorba Linda, Calif. , December 12, 2008 -- This home in Hidden Hills is one of 180... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L) greets Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph A. Diemont (R) and State Individual Assistance Chad Fulmer to tour the newly constructed community center. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, and federal partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans after the 2009 flood. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- Mayor Don Woodruff (L) greets Federal C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- After the 2009 flood, the village of Eagle began considering a move away from the waters edge in an effort to stop the repetitive losses from annual spring flooding. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, federal partners and other partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans affected by the repetitive flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- After the 2009 flood, the village of Ea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Aerial ^ Feature Stories ^ Individ... More

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- FEMA Tribal Liaison Ramona Van Cleve greets disaster survivor Mary David at the community center to discuss how her relocation to a new home above the 100 year flood plain is working. FEMA brought together tribal, state, volunteer agencies, and federal partners to ensure safe, secure housing for Alaskans after the 2009 flood. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Eagle, Alaska, Aug. 7, 2013 -- FEMA Tribal Liaison Ramona Van Cleve gr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Eagle, AK Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Conceptual Imagery ^ Disaster Offi... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bacliff, Texas, February 12, 2009 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) specialist Cuong Nguyen (R) translates and assists Alex Ngo (CN) and wife Tu Anh Doan (L) during an Individual Assistance (IA) interview at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Translation services provided by FEMA helps get recovery information to non-English speakers in communities affected by disasters. Mike Moore/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bacliff, Texas, February 12, 2009 -- FEMA C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Vietnamese translator helps with individual assistance interview after Hurricane Ike Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Bacliff, Texas, February 12, 200... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Monroe, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA individual assistance specialists assist this Snohomish county resident with the registration process at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds disaster recovery center (DRC). The DRC is open to provide face to face assistance to people suffering damages from the Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides and flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Winter Storm - Monroe, Wash. , Februar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance workers in Washington Production Date: 02/13/2009 Caption: Monroe, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA individual assistance specialis... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Monroe, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA individual assistance specialists assist this Snohomish county resident with the registration process at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds disaster recovery center (DRC). The DRC is open to provide face to face assistance to people suffering damages from the Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides and flooding. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Monroe, Wash. , Februar...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Individual Assistance workers in Washington Production Date: 02/13/2009 Caption: Monroe, Wash. , February 13, 2009 -- FEMA individual assistance specialis... More

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