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Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- These gas tanks are ready for disposal. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepare chemicals for disposal in orphan containers found in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has assigned EPA with the mission of collecting and disposing the chemicals. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- These gas tanks are ready for dispo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: Hazard ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ floods ^ sandy ^ New Yor... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Volunteers from Occupy Sandy are taking out drywalls that were damaged due to Hurricane Sandy. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Volunteers from Occupy Sandy are taki...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Debris ^ hurricane sandy ^ Far Rockaway ^ occupy sandy Disas... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Local Red Hook resident Danielle Jackson paints the stoop at her house after being impacted by Hurricane Sandy. State and federal officials encourage people affected by the disaster to register for assistance immediately by calling toll-free 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free line is in operation from 6 a.m. to midnight (CDT) until further notice. Registration can be accomplished anytime at www.disasterassistance.gov or with a smartphone at http://m.fema.gov. Multilingual operators are available and for information on programs in multiple languages visit www.fema.gov/all-languages. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 4, 2012 -- Local Red Hook resident Danielle Jacks...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 --vThe shipwreck of the Bessie White was unearthed from it's grave by Hurricane Sandy. Prior to the storm, the wooden remains were unseen by visitors to the island. She was lost in the fog in 1920, and not seen again until Sandy took away the layers of sand that hid her. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 --vThe shipwreck of the Bessie White ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Fire Island, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ sandy ^ Discovery ^ shipwreck ^ woode... More

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- The shipwreck of the Bessie White was unearthed from it's grave by Hurricane Sandy. Prior to the storm, the wooden remains were unseen by visitors to the island. She was lost in the fog in 1920, and not seen again until Hurricane Sandy took away the layers of sand that hid her. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- The shipwreck of the Bessie White ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Fire Island, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ sandy ^ Discovery ^ shipwreck ^ woode... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Visitors from around the world returned to Liberty Island for the official reopening of the Statue of Liberty. Hurricane Sandy flooded 75% of the island in October 2012 causing major damage to its infrastructure and facilities. The Statue was reopened on July 4th following eight months of extensive repairs. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Visitors from around the world re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Liberty Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ceremony ^ opening ^ NY408... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Visitors from around the world returned to Liberty Island for the official reopening of the Statue of Liberty. Hurricane Sandy flooded 75% of the Island in October 2012 causing major damage to its infrastructure and facilities. The Statue was reopened on July 4th following eight months of extensive repairs. Visitors waited in line to board the ferry for the return trip to Manhattan. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Visitors from around the world re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Liberty Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ceremony ^ opening ^ NY408... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded 75 percent of the island in October 2012, causing major damage to its infrastructure and facilities. The statue was reopened on July 4th following eight months of extensive repairs. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded 75 perce...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 -- Statue of Liberty facilities were damaged during Hurricane Sandy with nearly 75% of the island under water. Many of the brick paths around the island were damaged. Palettes of pavers are positioned around the island where workers will be relaying about 50,000 pavers. Repairs are now underway to prepare the island for the July 4th reopening. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 -- Statue of Liberty facilities were...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Liberty Island, NY Keywords: Damage ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ storm surge ^ rep... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Visitors from around the world returned to Liberty Island for the official reopening of the Statue of Liberty. Hurricane Sandy flooded 75% of the island in October 2012 causing major damage to its infrastructure and facilities. The Statue was reopened on July 4th following eight months of extensive repairs. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Visitors from around the world re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Liberty Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Ceremony ^ opening ^ NY408... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 -- The passenger dock destroyed by the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy was rebuilt in time for the official reopening of the Statue of Liberty. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 -- The passenger dock destroyed by ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Forest Hills, N.Y., April 15, 2013 -- Strategy and Messaging Specialist, David Hasemyer is the winner of the 2013 Pulitzer Prize award for national affairs. David is part of the InsideClimate News Team that did a seven month investigative report on the Kalamazoo River oil spill of 2010. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Forest Hills, N.Y., April 15, 2013 -- Strategy and Messaging Specialis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Forest Hills, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Bill Thrasher looks over debris from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Speciali...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Disaster Relief DR... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 --This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 --This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Statio...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Red Cross IA VOAD volunteers_ ^ IA ^ Red Cross ^ VOAD... More

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Donna Carami discusses disaster assistance with other survivors in the Town Hall of Islip, Long Island. FEMA is working with various partners, including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy.Photo b Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Donna Carami discusses disaster assistan...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Recovery ^ Hurricane ^ Debris ^ Sndy Disaste... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Surge Capacity, U.S. Coast Guard employee Ronald Kaufman, right, lights a menorah in celebration of Chanukah with Department of Homeland Security, Deputy Secretary Lute, left, aboard the U.S. Training Ship Kennedy. Transportation Security Administration employee Milton Hirsch, also with the Surge Capacity, looks on. The ship has served as lodging quarters for the teams that were deployed from a variety of federal agencies to help in the response to Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- Surge Capacity, U.S. Coast Guard empl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electric service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electric company. The speedy repair of old electrical infrastructure in the New York City area has frustrated residents and business people in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, left, speak to local residents at a shelter set up at Susan Wagner high school. The shelter is set up to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organization to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Typ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- The TS Kennedy, a maritime academy training ship is moored in New York and serving as a home for 400 DHS volunteers. A provision in the 2006 Post-Katrina Act authorized DHS to create a surge capacity force (SCF) of federal employees to augment a catastrophic disaster response. The force was activated to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- The TS Kennedy, a maritime academ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A large American flag flies in the midst of more than 100 residences burned in the Breezy Point community of the Rockaways adjacent to New York City. A gas leak that occurred during the height of Hurricane Sandy erupted into a firestorm that was difficult for fire fighters to control. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A large American flag flies in the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2012 -- David Myers, Director of Department of Homeland Security's Center Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, explain the importance of faith based volunteer agencies during the disaster to faith volunteer crowd. Community dinner and relief operations discussion for National VOAD faith-based agencies, local partners, and New York Disaster Interfaith Services members. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2012 -- David Myers, Director of Department of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ Church ^ floods ^ sandy ^ Volunt... More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, top of stairs, left and Senator Charles Schumer,center, get a tour of damage at NYU Langone Medical Center. They came to view damage caused by Hurricane Sandy and were joined by the center's administrator's and senior officials from FEMA and the hospital.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, top of...

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

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Administrator Craig Fugate, right, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, get a tour of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy at the Coney Island Hospital. They were joined by hospital administration and were shown areas of the hospital impacted by Hurricane Sandy. This particular room has imaging equipment that was destroyed by the storm surge waters.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Administrator Craig Fugate, right, alo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy, buildings in Downtown Manhattan are still recovering from water damages. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for State and Local Government based on their recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy, build...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- Mennonite volunteers labor to rebuild the interior of a house in Staten Island, one of many that sustained major damage. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments , voluntary faith-based and community -based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- Mennonite volunteers labor to reb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Storm ^ Mennonites ^ staten island ^ Hurricane San... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Mitigation Specialist Robert Archila shakes hands with survivors after giving support answering their questions about mitigation processes. Mitigation Specialists are available to support Hurricane Sandy survivors in Kings County Home Depot to explain mitigation processes. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Mitigation Specialist Robert Archila ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Support ^ sandy ^ New Y... More

South Ferry, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- The dark line on map of Manhattan between Canal Street and Chambers street, shows the high water mark at the South Ferry Terminal stairway to the 1 and R subways. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

South Ferry, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- The dark line on map of Manhattan ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical ... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Various agencies working together in recovery effort after the disaster. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Various agencies working together in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Debris ^ Volunteer ^ hurricane sandy ^ Far Rockaway Disaster... More

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Don Keilinng is signed in to the Islip Disaster Recovery Center by Cecelia Valez, a FEMA disaster specialist. The Disaster Recovery Centers are home to several different services which can aid disaster survivors. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Don Keilinng is signed in to the Islip D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Storm ^ sandy ^ disaster recovery center ^ Individual assistance ^... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2012 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy litters the beach in Brooklyn, N.Y. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2012 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy litters th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Recovery DR-4085 Hurri... More

Stoney Point, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers provide meals for survivors of Hurricane Sandy in Stoney Point, NY, December 1, 2012. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/ FEMA

Stoney Point, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers provide meals...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Stoney Point, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Recovery DR-4085 H... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form of shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumber...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- CNN reporter Susan Candiotti, left, talks with Robert Ribaudo, right, in the home of Ribaudo's father that was flooded due to Hurricane Sandy. Ribaudo was part of the Rapid Repairs program and the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program. FEMA designed, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. In particular, FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- CNN reporter Susan Candiotti, left, ta...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Workmen remove storm damaged sheet rock and other materials to limit mold growth. FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary housing and other services for eligible displaced Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Workmen remove storm damaged sheet r...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: NY_4085_ IA temporary housing ^ temporary housing ^ IA... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2012 -- A Mennonite Disaster Service volunteer carries lumber into the home of Carlos Mendez, which the service is repairing. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2012 -- A Mennonite Disaster Service volu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Repair ^ Storm ^ Recovery ^ Mennonite ^ 4085 ^ sta... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, standing, talks to Applicant Program Service Specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center that has been set up at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- A National Veterinary Response Team from the Department of Health & Human Services was giving medical help to survivor pets in front of the St. Francis De Sales School located in Rockaway, NY. They provided free medical services and food to help survivor pets during Hurricane Sandy recovery. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- A National Veterinary Response Team ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ Shelter ^ FEMA ^ heal... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Seaford, NY awaits its daily arrival of survivors of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/ FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Seafo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Seaford, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Disaster Relief DR-4085... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -Local residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy pick up meals ready to eat from National Guard troops at a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Point of Distribution located at the disaster recovery center on Roackway Point Boulevard. FEMA is one of many agencies coordinating relief efforts after the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -Local residents impacted by Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Bellmore, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Some of the contents of this home lay at the curb after being soaked in the flooding which accompanied Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Bellmore, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Some of the contents of this home lay...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Bellmore, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Members Kevin O'Brien and Lizz Locke coordinate the line for reception at the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sean Kerr/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Members Kevin O'Brien and L...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sean Kerr City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ CR ^ br... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations teams talk to local resident in a warming tent following a meeting that was held by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder that had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations teams talk to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Burnt down buildings from the fire due to Hurricane Sandy. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Burnt down buildings from the fire du...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Debris ^ hurricane sandy ^ Far Rockaway Disasters: New York ... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations manager, Raymond Palmer, center, speaks to a resident at Far Rockaway after a faith action forum was held at St. Mary of the Sea Church. The meeting consisted of Faith leaders, elected officials and local residents to discuss issues impacting the community weeks after Hurricane Sandy made landfall. FEMA Community Relations Specialists and Applicant Services Program Specialists set up in the church basement to assist residents with questions about their applications to FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- Community Relations manager, Raymond ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- Disability Integration Advisor Mike Houston demonstrates FEMA iPad with accessibility features to Seaford, NY Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) manager Marcia Guzman. All DRCs have iPads with apps to help survivors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing communicate. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- Disability Integration Advisor Mik...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Long Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team assembles for the morning briefing at Farmingdale Airport. FEMA Corps teams are helping Sandy survivors across the East Coast. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team assembles for the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Farmingdale, NY Keywords: Training ^ Kids ^ Airport ^ FEMA Corps ^ Youth ^ ... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the houses are still non-habitable and under repair. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Storm ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Bay ^ sandy ^ New York ^ 408... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Aerial view of homes that were ravaged by fire in the community of Breezy Point, New York as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The area also received widespread flooding and power outages. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Aerial view of homes that were rav...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Fire ^ Flooding ^ Aerial ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Residents and volunteers clean homes after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Residents and volunteers clean homes ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Debris ^ Volunteer ^ hurricane sandy ^ Far Rockaway Disaster... More

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are equipped with accessible communication equipment, including magnifiers for people with low vision, information on disaster assistance in braille and audio recordings that offer instructions on how to apply for FEMA assistance. Additional equipment includes amplifiers and assistive listening devices for the hard-of-hearing and CapTel phones that display text. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Long Island, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- All FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Long Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2012 -- Garrett L. Taschuk, a FEMA community relations expert, speaks with a survivor who has some questions about his flooding. FEMA employs a large contingent of workers who provide on the ground personal assistance. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2012 -- Garrett L. Taschuk, a FEMA community rel...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Storm ^ Recovery ^ Hurricane ^ Community Relations ^ Islip Disast... More

East Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team assembles for the morning briefing at Farmingdale Airport

East Farmingdale, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team assembles for...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: East Farmingdale, NY Keywords: Training ^ Kids ^ Airport ^ FEMA Corps ^ You... More

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- The effects of Hurricane Sandy are visible on this home after the ocean tore through it. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- The effects of Hurricane Sandy are vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Seaford, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Fl... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- Volunteers from the United Nations, the Office of Assembly Member Felix Ortiz, Goodwill and Catholic Charities work together to get food and supplies to residents in Red Hook at the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church. Residents impacted by the storm are encouraged to apply for assistance to FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2012 -- Volunteers from the United Nations, th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Electricians Juan Montoya and Steve Gagliardi of TC Electric work in the home of Vincent Ribaudo who's house was flooded during Hurricane Sandy. The repairs are part of a program that FEMA designed, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. In particular, FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Electricians Juan Montoya and Steve G...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --FEMA Federal Coordination Officer Mike Byrne, center, New York Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Jerome Hauer, left, and Robert Ungar, right visit an area where over a hundred houses were destroyed from a fire that started during Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --FEMA Federal Coordination Officer M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Type... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- The beach walk is closed as heavy equipment and trucks handle storm debris from Breezy Point. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers coordinates debris removal operations, and FEMA helps fund it through the public assistance program. FEMA/ Tim Burkitt

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- The beach walk is closed as heavy...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hur... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, talks to CNN reporter Susan Candiotti outside of the house of Vincent Ribaudo of Grant City. Ribaudo was receiving assistance with electrical repairs by the STEP program. FEMA designed, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. In particular, FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial view of homes destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Breezy Point neighborhood on the New York coastline. The waves and surge damaged and destroyed thousands of homes on the Eastern coast. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Aerial view of homes destroyed by...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: D... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the houses are still non-habitable and under repair. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialists ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Storm ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Bay ^ sandy ^ New York ^ 408... More

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Shanita Washington, right, a program expert, helps Linda Merrill prepare documents to submit to the Small Business Administration for survivor assistance. The Small Business Administration is usually present in the Disaster Recovery Centers to aid survivors. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Shanita Washington, right, a program exp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Storm ^ sandy ^ Small Buiness Administraton ^ Disaster Recovery C... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations member Amy Thompson passes out flyers to residents coming back into the Seagate community. Houses were destroyed and daily life interrupted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations member Amy Tho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Long Beach resident, Barbara McCauley returns to her home which received several feet of storm surge. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Long Beach resident, Barbara McCaule...

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

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Local residents stack piles of damaged items outside of their houses in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge brought in a great deal of sand and water into the neighborhood

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Local residents stack piles of damaged...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is removing debris from Far Rockaway, Long Island beaches boardwalk. Using a fleet of front-end loaders, crawler excavators and dump trucks, the Army Corps is working block by block to clear debris and make way for new sand. Replenishing the beach falls under the New York Department of Parks and Recreation authority. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Partnershi... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne talks to FEMA local hires about their job assisting residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael By...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Hurricane ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ local ^ sandy ^ F... More

Bellmore, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Electric crews scramble to restore power to survivors of Hurricane Sandy in Bellmore New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Bellmore, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Electric crews scramble to restore po...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Bellmore, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

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

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

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

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Cars buried in sand Long Beach neighborhoods were extracted by tow trucks. The Hurricane Sandy storm surge created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Beach, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Cars buried in sand Long Beach neigh...

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

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Alexander Romanov, Director of Federal-State Russian Airmobile Rescue Service, Moscow, and Alexey Audeev, Deputy Director of International Cooperation Department EMERCOM of Russian, meet with FEMA Geographic Information Specialists during a tour of FEMA's DR-4085 Joint Field Office in Queens, New York. Following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, FEMA coordinates its work in New York at the FEMA Joint Field Office in Queens and supports state, local, tribal and volunteer agencies in their disaster response activities. FEMA also welcomes the cooperation and assistance of international experts such as the Russian Airmobile Rescue Service who are familiar with disaster response techniques needed to assist communities in need of relief. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Alexander Romanov, Director of Federal-...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Russian Airmobile Rescue Service DR-4085 Queens New Yo... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --Local residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy get water and meals ready to eat from National Guard troops at a Point of Distribution on Roackway Point Boulevard. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --Local residents impacted by Hurricane S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, debris and destruction can be seen in and around the houses in Breezy Point, N.Y. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specilalist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Greenpeace provides The Rolling Sunlight to Occupy Sandy to assist with relief effort. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Elissa Jun/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Greenpeace provides The Rolling Sunli...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Elissa Jun City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Volunteer ^ hurricane sandy ^ Far Rockaway ^ green energy ^ s... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Storm destroyed personal possessions which litter the street of this neighborhood are being removed by contract workers who ultimately will be paid with FEMA Public Assistance funds. FEMA is here to help survivors recover from Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Storm destroyed personal possession...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: PA debris ^ Debris ^ PA Disasters: New York Hurrican... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), among others view the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they perform an Air Curtain Burn of over 77,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris at Floyd Bennett Field. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/ FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Representatives from the Environmenta...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Recovery DR-4085 Hurri... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --Local crews work to remove sand on streets that were impacted by the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 --Local crews work to remove sand on stre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is continuing coordination of sand screening, sifting and remediation at Jacob Riis Park, in the New York City borough of Queens. FEMA is providing public assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of the Rockaways and Breezy Point, Queens, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Alexey Audeev, Deputy Director of International Cooperation Department EMERCOM of Russian,Eric Phillipson, FEMA Planning Liaison, and Alexander Romanov, Director of Federal-State Russian Airmobile Rescue Service, Moscow (l-r), review a disaster map being printed on a FEMA color plotter during a tour FEMA's DR-4085 Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, New York. Following the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy, FEMA coordinates its work in New York at the JFO in Queens and supports state, local, tribal and volunteer agencies in their disaster response activities. FEMA also welcomes the cooperation and assistance of international experts such as the Russian Airmobile Rescue Service who are familiar with disaster response techniques needed to assist communities in need of relief. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Alexey Audeev, Deputy Director of Inter...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Russian Airmobile Rescue Service DR-4085 Queens New Yo... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Applicant Services Program Specialists assist local residents with their applications for assistance after a town hall meeting held at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance Applicant ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Massapequa, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, left, surveys fire damage that destroyed a house during Hurricane Sandy. He was joined by County Executive Edmund Mangano, right, and viewed damage throughout the county. Cleanup and power restoration remains a high priority. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Massapequa, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Massapequa, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types:... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Members of the Army National Guard plan their routes as they are divided up into teams. In response to Hurricane Sandy the New York National Guard spent the the day going door to door in Far Rockaway, N.Y., bring food and supplies to people left in need. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Members of the Army National Guar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- This entrance to underground mall in Downtown Manhattan was completely flooded after Hurricane Sandy. One month after Sandy, many buildings in Downtown Manhattan are still recovering from the water damages. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for State and Local Government based on their recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- This entrance to underground mall in D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne, right and New York Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Jerome Hauer, second from right, visit an area where over a hundred houses were destroyed from a fire that started during Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Type... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Generators, boilers and pumps help buildings in Downtown Manhattan recover after extensive water damages following Hurricane Sandy. FEMA can provide supplemental assistance for State and Local Government based on their recovery expenses. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2012 -- Generators, boilers and pumps help bui...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Workmen repair a gas line at B219 Street and Breezy Point, Blvd. in Breezy Point, NY, after it was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 -- Workmen repair a gas line at B219...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Chris Kleponis City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: FEMA Tropical Storm Sandy Flooding Recovery DR-4085 H... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- (Nov. 12 2012) Capt. David De La Cruz, Lt. Cdr. Sara Woody and Lt. Michael Muni, assigned to the U.S. Public Health Service Rapid Deployment Force 2 (RDF-2), welcome visitors to the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. RDF-2 deployed to Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. at Arnold and Marie Schwartz Comprehensive Health Care Center to provide care to nursing home patients displaced by Hurricane Sandy. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff, USN/Released)

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- (Nov. 12 2012) Capt. David De La Cruz...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patrick Ratcliff City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ USPHS ^ RDF-2 ^ Brookdale Hosp... More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist Jean Riendeau at the Joint Field Office in Queens, NY for Hurricane Sandy recovery. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy

New York, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2012 -- Community Relations specialist Jean R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Annette Foglino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy Community Relations Disasters: New York... More

Freeport, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- A Freeport resident removes debris to the curb 6 weeks after Hurricane Sandy. After a disaster, debris must be removed to protect health and safety, and promote the economic recovery of the community. FEMA Public Assistance grants reimburse eligible jurisdictions a minimum of 75 percent of the costs for eligible work. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- A Freeport resident removes debris to...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Freeport, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- These volunteers are removing sheet rock, ruined possessions, and other hazardous material before mold can become a problem. Organizations such as this help save many homes and have been important partners in FEMA's effort to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- These volunteers are removing sheet...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: VOAD IA volunteers Sumaritans Purse ^ IA ^ volunteers... More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Welder repairing massive heating pipes in Chinatown, racing to ensure Hurricane Sandy survivors stay warm in the winter months ahead. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Welder repairing massive heating pipe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Chinatown ^ Damage Flood Hurricane Sandy New York Ci... More

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment team comprised of state, local and federal officials, including experts from FEMA, New York State Office of Emergency Management (NYSOEM), Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management (SCOEM), the United States Army Corp of Engineers, The National Park Service and local Fire Island officials gather to assess a plan for debris removal. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment te...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Fire Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Family ^ Engineers ... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Teams on the ground delivering information to survivors of Hurricane Sandy in the Coney Island area. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Teams on...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: CR Community Realtions Coney Island FEMA Hurrica... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- FEMA visits with Chief Richard Colleran of Roxbury Volunteer Emergency Services, who's fire house is providing support and food services to local residents of the Far Rockaways and Breezy Point. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 -- FEMA visits with Chief Richard Co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps team lead Shane Snyder confers with team members Kelsey Stephens, and Ryna Tulley. The team consists of nine members and are involved with Applicant Assistance Interviews. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

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

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

New York City, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 --Welder repairing massive heating pipes in New York City, racing to ensure Hurricane Sandy survivors stay warm in the winter months ahead. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 --Welder repairing massive heating ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Damage ^ Storm ^ Rebuild ^ hurricane sa... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, Tim Murphy, left, gives mail to local resident, George Zandalasini, at a make shift post office that has set up in Breezy Point at the local combined New York City Restoration Center and Disaster Recovery Center due to Hurricane Sandy. The local post office was damaged by the storm and employees took the initiative to set up this office. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 3, 2012 -- U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, Ti...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Cheria Brown, center, and Erin Cowans, right, community relations specialists, provide assistance to survivors in the hard h it neighborhoods of Coney Island. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Cheria Brown, center, and Erin Co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Community Relations ^ 4085 ^ Coney Island Disasters: New Y... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Andrew Davis, assigned to 2nd 101st Cavalry, and emergency medical services technician Harry Oliver discuss the medical needs of a Queens, N.Y. apartment building resident. In response to Hurricane Sandy the U.S. Army National Guard and various emergency medical services deployed a Disaster Assistance Medical Team to Queens, N.Y. to check-up on resident's welfare

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- U.S. Army National Guard Sgt. Andrew Da...

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

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy debris and destruction can be seen in and around the houses in Breezy Point, N.Y. Over 100 houses burned to the ground as flood waters isolated the community from fireman. Hurricane Sandy was the largest Atlantic hurricane on record and caused the most damage in New York and New Jersey Oct. 29, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan J. Courtade/Released)

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy de...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ryan Courtade City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy HurricaneSandy Courtade FA760 DR-4085-... More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Members of the Innovation team meet with partners to assist Hurricane Sandy operations

New York, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Members of the Innovation team meet w...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Desiree Matel-Anderson City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Typ... More

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