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Hazlet, N.J., July 27, 2013 --An employee helps a guest with arts and crafts at the Home Depot Hurricane workshop in Hazlet, New Jersey. The event is a joint effort with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other organizations to help homeowners prepare for disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Hazlet, N.J., July 27, 2013 --An employee helps a guest with arts and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Hazlet, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ h... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:30:28 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:36:36 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:35:23 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:28:36 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; A steel section of rebar drilled and anchored with epoxy in a load-bearing wall to hold two wythes (or vertical sections of masonry) together inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; A steel section of rebar drilled and ancho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:42:34 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:35:40 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:44:53 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Stre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:51:54 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Stre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:49:25 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:44:17 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 15:28:48 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; The historic Borreo Building on Third Stre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:51:44 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside the historic Borreo Building on Third Street in the City of Napa, California, which survived a 6.0 earthquake on August 24, 2014 with minor damage. Named after the Borreo family who once owned the historic stone structure, the Italianate Renaissance Borreo Building was built in 1877 and constructed of native cut stone. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with mitigation assistance from FEMA in 2001. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, August 28, 2014 ; Secondary steel structural support inside ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-28 13:36:01 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disasters: California Earthquake (DR-4193) ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2010 -- FEMA representatives Rena Brogdom (left) and Mark Rollins (right) staff a Mitigation Workshop in Nashville. These outreach displays provide disaster survivors with information to mitigate disaster issues in their homes and businesses. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2010 -- FEMA repr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation representatives staff a booth at a Nashville workshop Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2010 -- FEMA representatives R... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 24, 2010 -- After flood waters recede, dangerous mold spores can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours on a varity of household surfaces. FEMA and local health officials are providing mold remediation information to the public. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 24, 2010 -- After flo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold Remediation Awareness Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 24, 2010 -- After flood waters recede, dangerous mold spores can begin t... More

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 2, 2010 -- FEMA Mitigation specialist Kathi Merritt and Admin specialist Sandra Draper inspect a water line at a mobile home park here. Flooding devastated many areas in Kentucky in early May. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Flooding - Olive Hill, Ky. , June 2, 2010 -- FEMA Mitigation specialis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Home inspections in Olive Hill Kentucky Production Date: 06/02/2010 Caption: Olive Hill, Ky. , June 2, 2010 -- FEMA Mitigation specialist Kathi Merritt and Adm... 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 - Stevens Village, Alaska, August 4, 2009 -- Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers sprayed insulation foam in the corners of this house to help keep it warm during the cold Alaskan winter. - Ben Brennan/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Stevens Village, Alaska, August 4, 2009 -- M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Insulation Production Date: 08/04/2009 Caption: Stevens Village, Alaska, August 4, 2009 -- Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers sprayed insulation foam in the... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, have survived Hurricane Sandy. Following the 1991 storm, these homes were elevated to meet FEMA standards. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, have survived Hurricane Sandy. Following the 1991 storm, these homes were elevated to meet FEMA standards. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 29, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, stand ready for the tidal surge that is still hours away. These homes were elevated to FEMA standards following the 1991 storm. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 29, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing after the Perfect Storm in 1991, have survived Hurricane Sandy. Following the 1991 storm, these homes were elevated to meet FEMA standards. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Scituate, Mass., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The few summer homes left standing a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Scituate, MA Disasters: Massachusetts Hurricane Sandy (EM-3350) Disaster Type... More

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

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

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

Winter Storm - Kykotsmovi, Ariz. , April 27, 2010 -- Yolanda Baca from the Village of Lower Moencopi works with FEMA specialists Tom Miller (l. ) and Jerry Probst on the Hopi multi-hazard mitigation plan. Completion of the plan enables the Hopi Tribe to be eligible for federal aid to repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by the severe winter storms. Hans Webb/FEMA

Winter Storm - Kykotsmovi, Ariz. , April 27, 2010 -- Yolanda Baca from...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation meeting in Arizona Production Date: 04/27/2010 Caption: Kykotsmovi, Ariz. , April 27, 2010 -- Yolanda Baca from the Village of Lower Moencopi works ... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24. 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the historic Romane...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:28:25 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:54:10 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , May 16, 2009 -- At a home supply store FEMA Hazard Mitigation display, FEMA printed materials are ready for distribution. FEMA is here due to recent storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , May 16, 2009 -- At a hom...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation brochures on a table at a Home Supply Store Production Date: 05/16/2009 Caption: Tallahassee, Fla. , May 16, 2009 -- At a home supply store FEMA Haz... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the historic Romane...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:26:24 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Cracked plaster reveals wall lath and latticework in the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Cracked plaster reveals wall lath and la...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:21:53 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage from the parapet of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage from the parapet of th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:27:14 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

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

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

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

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Cracked plaster reveals wall lath and latticework in the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Cracked plaster reveals wall lath and la...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:22:05 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Cracked plaster reveals wall lath and latticework in the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Cracked plaster reveals wall lath and la...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:08:38 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24. 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:52:55 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Old Town, Fla. , May 9, 2009 -- At the Dixie County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), FEMA DRC Manager Sandra Brown and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Advisor Steven Roth are ready for the next interview. FEMA is here due to storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Cheryl Copeland [center] counsels customers at Sam's Club. Copeland discusses the value of flood insurance as the best way to protect their their home. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Cheryl Cop...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation advisor counsels customers at Sam's Club in Bismarck Production Date: 05/22/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Cheryl Copeland [center]... More

Flooding - South Kingston, R. I. , April 13, 2010 -- Richard McMahon (left) and James Plutti of FEMA Mitigation provide information at the FEMA / State Disaster Recovery Center sat up at the Wakefield Mall. Representatives of state, Federal, voluntary agencies and the US Small Business Administration are available to answer questions and check the status of your application. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - South Kingston, R. I. , April 13, 2010 -- Richard McMahon (...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA mitigation workers at the Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 04/13/2010 Caption: South Kingston, R. I. , April 13, 2010 -- Richard McMahon (... More

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 15, 2010 --FEMA mitigation attended a community meeting at the Buttonwoods Community Center to answer questions from individuals and business affected by the recent flooding. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Warwick, R. I. , April 15, 2010 --FEMA mitigation attended ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Buttonwoods Community Center public meeting Production Date: 04/15/2010 Caption: Warwick, R. I. , April 15, 2010 --FEMA mitigation attended a community meeting... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Hazard Mitigation printed materials are available for those affected by storms/flooding. Mitigation advises how to prepare for disasters before and how to rebuild in a stronger way after. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Printed Materials on a table at Madison Co. DRC Production Date: 05/14/2009 Caption: Lee, Fla. , May 14, 2009 -- At the Madison County Disaster Reco... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the parapet of the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:51:09 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Books scatter the floor of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Books scatter the floor of the historic ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:17:09 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Earthquake damage to the historic Romane...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:26:47 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Dam/Levee Break ^ Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --A mitigation model is on display 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 --A mitigat...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation model at the Fargo Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , April 17, 2009 --A mitigation model is on dis... More

Flooding - Barnes County, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- FEMA Geologist Donna Boreck searching for buy outs areas as part of Mitigation projects in Barnes County, ND. Many areas of North Dakota were covered with flood water, weeks after the storms and floods occurred in March. Eliud Echevarria/ FEMA

Flooding - Barnes County, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- FEMA Geologist Don...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Geologist in North Dakota Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Barnes County, N. D. , April 26, 2009 -- FEMA Geologist Donna Boreck searching f... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Jerry Frye [left] counsels Ervin Duevel of Carson, a customer at Sam's Club. Frye discusses the value of flood insurance as the best way to protect his home. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Jerry Frye...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation outreach in North Dakota Production Date: 05/22/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Jerry Frye [left] counsels Ervin Duevel of Cars... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pikeville, Ky. , June 10, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Adviser, Jacqueline Henry advises a resident of Pike County about mitigation at the Lowes in Pikeville, KY. FEMA encourages residents affected by natural disasters to rebuild better, stronger and safer. Rob Melendez/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pikeville, Ky. , June 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Outreach at Lowes in Pike County,KY Production Date: 06/10/2009 Caption: Pikeville, Ky. , June 10, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Adviser, Jacqueline Henry... More

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Books scatter the floor of the historic Romanesque Goodman Library building in the City of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24, 2014. The Goodman Library was donated to the City of Napa by philanthropist George Goodman in 1901 and is the longest continually operating library in the State of California. The building was seismically stabilized and retrofitted with assistance from FEMA in 2004-2005. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters and mitigate all hazards. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Napa, CA, September 9, 2014 ; Books scatter the floor of the historic ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-09-09 14:17:07 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Napa, CA Keywords: Earthquake Disaster Types: Earthquake Categories: Debr... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , May 16, 2009 -- At a home supply store FEMA display, FEMA Hazard Mitigation(MIT) Community Education Outreach(CEO) Group Supervisor Fellece Coleman provides instruction to MIT Advisers Alisa Gardner(L) and Michael Muir. FEMA is here due to recent storms/flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tallahassee, Fla. , May 16, 2009 -- At a hom...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Outreach at Home Supply Store Production Date: 05/16/2009 Caption: Tallahassee, Fla. , May 16, 2009 -- At a home supply store FEMA display, FEMA Haz... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Jerry Frye [right] counsels a customer at Sam's Club. Frye discusses the value of flood insurance as the best way to protect her home. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Jerry Frye...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation advisor counsels customer at Sam's Club in Bismarck Production Date: 05/22/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , May 22, 2009 -- Jerry Frye [right] counse... More

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

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

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 - This house on the beach facing the ocean on the gulf coast side of Galveston Island survived Hurricane Ike because of mitigation measures taken. Storm shutters covering every opening and stilted structure prevented major damage to this house. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 - This...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm shutters cover a homes windows and doors in Texas Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 - This house on the beach fac... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- This house fared well and received only minor cosmetic damage from Hurricane Ike because of mitigating protective measures taken. Storm panels over every opening and being on stilts contributed to protecting this structure from high winds and storm surge. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- Thi...

The original database describes this as: Title: A hurricane ready home in Texas Production Date: 09/30/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, September 30, 2008 -- This house fared well and received only minor cosm... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- This home in Cameron Parish did not suffer flooding damage due in part to the homeowner's mitigation measures. Calvin Tolleson/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- This home...

The original database describes this as: Title: Aerial of a mitigated home surrounded by flood waters Production Date: 10/02/2008 Caption: Cameron, La. , October 2, 2008 -- This home in Cameron Parish did no... More

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

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

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Baytown, Texas, October 13, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jim Workman listens to a resident describe the damage to his home from Hurricane Ike. FEMA sets up mitigation information tables at home improvement stores to provide information on minimizing the impact of future storms on homes and businesses. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA mitigation specialist speaking with a resident in Texas Production Date: 10/13/2008 Caption: Baytown, Texas, October 13, 2008 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialis... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding - Jean Lafitte, La. , November 15, 2008 -- Wayne Berggren, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Lead outlines the NFIP program and shows helpful resources available to residents affected by flooding at a community meeting on Flood Proofing and Elevation Information in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana.

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding - Jean Lafitte, La. , November 15, 2008 -- Wa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Insurance presenter in Louisiana Production Date: 11/15/2008 Caption: Jean Lafitte, La. , November 15, 2008 -- Wayne Berggren, National Flood Insurance P... More

Wildfire - Boulder, Colo. , Jan. 8, 2009 -- Four Mile Fire District works to mop up hot spots on the Old Stage Fire with the fire truck they received through a FEMA fire mitigation grant. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Wildfire - Boulder, Colo. , Jan. 8, 2009 -- Four Mile Fire District wo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Fire crew working in Colorado Production Date: 01/08/2009 Caption: Boulder, Colo. , Jan. 8, 2009 -- Four Mile Fire District works to mop up hot spots on the Ol... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Boulder, Colo. , January 8, 2009 -- Fire Fighters saved Dakota Ridge subdivision from the Old Stage Fire because it was built with an outer road that protects the houses from wildland fires. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Boulder, Colo. , January 8, 2009 -- Fire Fighters sa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Burned subdivision in Colorado Production Date: 01/08/2009 Caption: Boulder, Colo. , January 8, 2009 -- Fire Fighters saved Dakota Ridge subdivision from the O... More

Flooding - South Prarie, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- Hazard Mitigation Group Supervisor Roger Faris conducted a mold identification walk through in this neighborhood with KING- TV news, an NBC affilliate. The news story was about the methods and practices to identify mold in your home after a flooding event. Roger was the subject matter expert about what to look for after a flooding incident, and discussed on camera how you can mitigate the proliferation of mold spores under flooring and behind walls. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding - South Prarie, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- Hazard Mitigatio...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA mitigation worker speaks to the press in Washington Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: South Prarie, Wash. , February 12, 2009 -- Hazard Mitigation Grou... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A representative from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency teaches community floodplain managers about elevation certificates. NFIP experts from FEMA and MEMA teamed up to teach the class. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A repres...

The original database describes this as: Title: NFIP elevation class in Mississippi Production Date: 04/17/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , April 17, 2009 --A representative from the Mississippi Emergency Man... More

Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Booth at FEMA's 4th Annual Safety and Preparedness Expo at FEMA Headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Booth at FEMA's 4...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's 4th Annual Safety and Preparedness Expo. Production Date: 06/11/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Booth at FEMA's 4th A... More

Washington, D. C. , Sep. 1, 2009 -- FEMA's Steve Saunders in the FEMA Studio. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , Sep. 1, 2009 -- FEMA's Steve Saunders in the FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Official Photo - Steve Saunders Production Date: 09/01/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , Sep. 1, 2009 -- FEMA's Steve Saunders in the FEMA Studio. FEMA/Bill K... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Kennesaw, Ga. , October 11, 2009 -- At a Cherokee County home supply store, FEMA Mitigation Specialist Mark Greene provides information to help a flood affected resident rebuild to be more damage resistant. FEMA is here due to severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Kennesaw, Ga. , October 11, 2009 -- At a Ch...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Display at Home Supply Store Production Date: 10/11/2009 Caption: Kennesaw, Ga. , October 11, 2009 -- At a Cherokee County home supply store, FEMA ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lilburn, Ga. , October 11, 2009 -- At a Gwinnett County home supply store, FEMA Mitigation Specialist Jose Ruvira explains how mitigation rebuilding suggestions can make this flood affected resident's home more damage resistant. FEMA is here due to severe storms and flooding. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lilburn, Ga. , October 11, 2009 -- At a Gwin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Display at Home Supply Store Production Date: 10/11/2009 Caption: Lilburn, Ga. , October 11, 2009 -- At a Gwinnett County home supply store, FEMA Mi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA mitigation survey specialists Andy Pleshko and Victor Quinones survey repetitive loss properties in the town of Hanover, NY. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA mi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Surveyors in New York Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA mitigation survey specialists Andy Pleshko and Victor Quin... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Surveyors Andy Pleshko and Miguel Flores review a list of Repetitive Loss properties they are surveying in the town of Hanover, NY. A major disaster declaration was signed on Sept. 1, 2009, after torrential storms and flooding inundated western New York in early August. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA Mi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Surveyors in New York Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Hanover, N. Y. , October 15, 2009 -- FEMA Mitigation Surveyors Andy Pleshko and Miguel Flores review... More

Tafuna, American Samoa, December 14, 2009 -- David Kulberg, FEMA Mitigation Specialist, explains "continuous load path" construction technique to build strong, earthquake and wind-resistant dwellings. Anufe Lavatai, right, and Faitio Faatea, left, customers of C. B. T. Ho Ching & Co. , listen while cashier Tulai Lilomaiava looks on. FEMA/Richard O'Reilly.

Tafuna, American Samoa, December 14, 2009 -- David Kulberg, FEMA Mitig...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Assistance in America Samoa Production Date: 12/14/2009 Caption: Tafuna, American Samoa, December 14, 2009 -- David Kulberg, FEMA Mitigation Special... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, May 8, 2010 --FEMA's mitigation writer, Ann Patton, is taking notes as she interviews a local businesswoman regarding her recovery experiences following Hurricane Ike at a Long-Term Recovery community day event. FEMA is documenting lessons learned following the hurricane for a Bolivar Peninsula recovery case study and best practices. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, May 8, 2010 --FEMA's miti...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2287 Bolivar Event Production Date: 05/08/2010 Caption: Galveston, Texas, May 8, 2010 --FEMA's mitigation writer, Ann Patton, is taking notes as she interviews... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 10:55:46 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – With the assistance of an early warning alert, tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – With the assistance of an early warning ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 10:57:52 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 10:53:56 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the Vilonia High School community safe room in Vilonia, Arkansas just before a tornado struck the community of Vilonia on April 27. FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program assisted the state of Arkansas and the Vilonia School District with the construction of a 6,500 square-ft. community safe room at the high school through a grant of over $1 million in 2011. Total cost: $2.1 million. Capacity: 1,123. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Vilonia, AR, May 29, 2014 – Tornado survivors sought refuge at the V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-29 11:35:07 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , January 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office Mitigation Compliance Director Michael Hunnicutt speaks about the National Flood Insurance Program and flood mapping on a panel at the National Association of Counties Symposium. Panelists addressed elected and appointed officials from across the United States at the Symposium. Photograph by Keala Hughes/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , January 21, 2011 -- Loui...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mitigation Compliance Director Addresses NACO Production Date: 01/21/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , January 21, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office Mitiga... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , January 31, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery Office Deputy Director of Programs Andre Cadogan and Environmental Liaison Officer Katherine Zeringue watch Region 6 Administrator Tony Russell sign, on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a Programmatic Agreement that calls for mitigation projects to be reviewed on a community level rather than individually. To date, FEMA has set aside for Louisiana $1. 47 billion in Hazard Mitigation Program Grant funding for hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Photograph by Lillie Long/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , January 31, 2011 -- Loui...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA, State of Louisiana Sign Agreement to Expedite Mitigation P Production Date: 01/31/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , January 31, 2011 -- Louisiana Recovery... More

Tornado - Garner, N. C. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialists Walter Munroe and Mieres Rodriguez(r) explain construction practices that can help protect life and property during extreme weather. FEMA is responding to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that damaged or destroyed homes and businesses across North Carolina on April 16, 2011. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Garner, N. C. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Spec...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Outreach in Home Improvement Store Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Garner, N. C. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialists Walter M... More

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Herman Price helps a West Johnstone High school student complete one of the walls for their DAWG HAUS project. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a FEMA mitigation program to show how to build or rebuild stronger, safer structures that can withstand most tornadoes. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Spec...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building the DAWG HAUS in Johnstone County Production Date: 05/06/2011 Caption: Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Herman Price... More

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Crispin Nery explains the bracket system used in the DAWG HAUS structure to West Johnstone High school shop teacher Eddie Poplin before beginning construction. The DAWG HAUS or Disaster Avoidance With Good Home Attenuating-Unionization System is a FEMA mitigation program to show how to build or rebuild stronger, safer structures that can withstand most tornadoes. David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Spec...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building The DAWG HAUS in Johnstone County Production Date: 05/06/2011 Caption: Benson, N. C. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Specialist Crispin Nery... More

Flooding - Grubb, Ark. , May 9, 2011 --The road leading into the town of Grubb, Ark. is closed due to flooding. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents affected by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Grubb, Ark. , May 9, 2011 --The road leading into the town ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Roadway in Arkansas Production Date: 05/09/2011 Caption: Grubb, Ark. , May 9, 2011 --The road leading into the town of Grubb, Ark. is closed due to flo... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding following the cresting of the Mississippi River. This neighborhood, south of downtown, has extensive flooding, displacing many residents. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding foll...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi River Flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding following the cresting of the Mississipp... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding following the cresting of the Mississippi River. There is waste floating everywhere the river has flooded, making roads unsafe even after the water level drops. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding foll...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mississippi River Flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding following the cresting of the Mississipp... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- This home is still surrounded by flood water. The Mississippi River crested 36 hours before. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- This home is still surroun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis, TN flooding Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- This home is still surrounded by flood water. The Mississippi River... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lake County, Tenn. , May 20, 2011 -- Sandbags helped save this home. Hazard Mitigation specialists will be available locally at Lowe's and Home Depot sharing information on how to prevent damage in the future. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lake County, Tenn. , May 20, 2011 -- Sandbag...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for Flooding Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Lake County, Tenn. , May 20, 2011 -- Sandbags helped save this home. Hazard Mitigation specialists... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lake County, Tenn. , May 20, 2011 -- The water came close to topping the levee. FEMA's Public Assistance teams will be helping Tennessee to rebuild and repair roads. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lake County, Tenn. , May 20, 2011 -- The wat...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Height at a Levee Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Lake County, Tenn. , May 20, 2011 -- The water came close to topping the levee. FEMA's Public Ass... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- James Zemlicka, Hazard Mitigation specialist, answers questions for a Lowe's customer. Hazard Mitigation representatives are at Lowe's and Home Depot locations throughout western Tennessee. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- James Zemli...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation Booth at Lowe's Production Date: 05/23/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 23, 2011 -- James Zemlicka, Hazard Mitigation specialist, answers q... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Memphis, Tenn. , May 25, 2011 -- Ludner Henri, Hazard Mitigation specialist, answers questions for a customer at Home Depot. FEMA has mitigation specialists in Lowe's' and Home Depot stores, providing information for preventing damages and protecting your family from tornadoes. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Memphis, Tenn. , May 25, 2011 -- L...

The original database describes this as: Title: Hazard Mitigation outreach Production Date: 05/25/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 25, 2011 -- Ludner Henri, Hazard Mitigation specialist, answers questions ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Three weeks after water entered this home, the mold growth is significant (note washing machine hookup for scale). FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialists are at Lowe's and Home Depots providing answers to question about the dangers of mold and cleanup techniques. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Three weeks...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 26, 2011 -- Three weeks after water entered this home, the mold growth is significant (note wash... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on the ceiling of this manufactured home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about the dangers of mold and have precautionary information available at local Lowe's and Home Depots. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold Growth Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on the ceiling of this manufactured home. FEMA mitigation teams ar... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- This park resident took proper precautions in order to enter his home and salvage important belongings. FEMA Mitigation specialists are available at the Disaster Recovery Center, Lowe's and Home Depot to advise residents of damaged homes, how to take proper precautions.

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- This park resident took pr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Proper Precautions Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- This park resident took proper precautions in order to enter his home ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on a door of this home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about the dangers of mold and have precautionary information available at local Lowe's and Home Depots. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Moldy door Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on a door of this home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about th... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on the walls of this manufactured home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about the dangers of mold and have precautionary information available at local Lowe's and Home Depots. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold on Wall Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on the walls of this manufactured home. FEMA mitigation teams are... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows above a switch plate in this home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about the dangers of mold and have precautionary information available at local Lowe's and Home Depots. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows above a switch plate in this home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic abo... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on the kitchen cabinets of this home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about the dangers of mold and have precautionary information available at local Lowe's and Home Depots. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold growth Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows on the kitchen cabinets of this home. FEMA mitigation teams are em... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows everywhere in this manufactured home. FEMA mitigation teams are emphatic about the dangers of mold and have precautionary information available at local Lowe's and Home Depots. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mold Everywhere Production Date: 05/28/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 28, 2011 -- Mold grows everywhere in this manufactured home. FEMA mitigation teams ar... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 31, 2011 -- A resident visiting their destroyed mobile home, steps across the buckled floor. FEMA experts, together with TEMA and Shelby County emergency staff, repeatedly emphasize the danger of entering these mobile homes that are deemed unsafe. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 31, 2011 -- A resident ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Unsafe Mobile Home Production Date: 05/31/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 31, 2011 -- A resident visiting their destroyed mobile home, steps across the buck... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lauderdale County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 --- This home is elevated high off the ground, but it wasn't high enough for this event. FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in the county to help those with flooded homes. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lauderdale County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 --- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mitigation Effort - Not Enough Production Date: 06/02/2011 Caption: Lauderdale County, Tenn. , June 2, 2011 --- This home is elevated high off the ground, but ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 -- Ripley, TN, June 6, 2011 -- Marisol Mercado, hazard mitigation specialist, explains the dangers of mold in flooded homes. Hazard mitigation uses trained specialists to help homeowners safely rebuild and explain how to protect residents' health while doing rebuilding work. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Dealing with Mold Production Date: 06/06/2011 Caption: Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 -- Ripley, TN, June 6, 2011 -- Marisol Mercado, hazard mitigation specialis... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 --- The Disaster Recovery Center in Lauderdale County is assisting disaster survivors. Over half of the county went underwater and FEMA is in place to offer assistance to those affected by this flood. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 --- The Disaste...

The original database describes this as: Title: Lauderdale County Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 06/06/2011 Caption: Ripley, Tenn. , June 6, 2011 --- The Disaster Recovery Center in Lauderdale Cou... More

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