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Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The force of the rushing water from the breached 88-year-old Lake Delhi Dam in northeast Iowa caused this home and others to be impacted. FEMA, state and other officials have initiated preliminary damage assessments to determine the extent of the property damage. Josh deBerge/FEMA

Flooding - Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The force of the rus...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood damaged mobile home and truck in Iowa Production Date: 07/27/2010 Caption: Lake Delhi Dam, Iowa, July 27, 2010 -- The force of the rushing water from the... More

Aerial view of property damage along the Palo-Verde River. Record rainfalls on October 1ST and 2nd caused extreme flooding of the river devastating areas of Tucson and the remainder of southern Arizona

Aerial view of property damage along the Palo-Verde River. Record rain...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tucson State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT William B. Belcher Release Status: Released to Pu... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 11/16/2005-- FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer, Ted Monette listens as an Upper 9th Ward hurricane Katrina resident talks about his property damage. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 11/16/2005-- FEMA Deputy Federal ...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Hurricane Katrina] Picayune, MS., December 30, 2005 - W.B. "Dub" Herring, Jr. stands near some of the trailers that he has sold to FEMA. Herring has sold 153 travel trailers to FEMA and has donated at least 25 trailers and RV's to police departments and individuals who needed shelter after suffering property damage during Hurricane Katrina. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Picayune, MS., December 30, 2005 - W.B. "Dub" Her...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

US Navy (USN) Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four One (HSM-41, Seahawks) Sailors, Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island (NI), San Diego, California (CA), stand in a special formation to commemorate over 130,000 Class A mishap free hours, which means no total cost of reportable material property damage of $1 million or more, no injury or occupational illness resulting in a fatality, or no permanent and total disability

US Navy (USN) Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Four One (HSM-41, Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Ciccarelli, Usn ... More

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, October 31, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator, Chief David Paulison, walking away form a helicopter after a fly over of property damage following the Southern California wildfires. Andrea Booher/FEMA

[Wildfires] San Diego, CA, October 31, 2007 -- FEMA Administrator, Chi...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner from Big Sur, CA talks to members of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment Team about her property damage. Joint PDA teams assess damage caused by a disaster. The data collected is used in a request for a federal declaration by a state governor. FEMA/Casey Deshong

[Wildfires] Big Sur, CA, July 23, 2008 -- A home owner from Big Sur, C...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mudslide/Landslide - Manuabo, Puerto Rico, September 28, 2008 -- Destroyed vehicle and road damage on Route 759 following recent flooding. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Mudslide/Landslide - Manuabo, Puerto Rico, September 28, 2008 -- Destr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Road and property damage in Puerto Rico Production Date: 09/28/2008 Caption: Manuabo, Puerto Rico, September 28, 2008 -- Destroyed vehicle and road damage on R... 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 - Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- Chief Financial Officer Norman Dong (left) and FEMA Region 6 Comptroller Chris Riley (right) inspect property damage in the beachfront community Bolivar, Texas. This neighborhood struggles to recovery from the destruction created by the storm. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- Chief F...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials in a damaged Texas neighborhood Production Date: 01/12/2009 Caption: Bolivar, Texas, January 12, 2009 -- Chief Financial Officer Norman Dong (le... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 -- A house gets a 10ft. higher elevation lift in Sabine Pass. Rebuilding to current Texas building codes includes mitigation efforts to minimize property damage from future floods along the South Texas Gulf Coast. Mike Moore/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 -- A h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Housing Mitigation in Sabine Pass, Texas after Hurricane Ike Production Date: 02/03/2009 Caption: Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 -- A house gets a 10ft. ... More

Winter Storm - Reidland, Ky. , February 22, 2009 -- Tree damage was severe here after the January 27th ice storm, however, property damage was very limited. This house is one exception. Photo by Liz Roll

Winter Storm - Reidland, Ky. , February 22, 2009 -- Tree damage was se...

The original database describes this as: Title: House damaged by a tree in Kentucky Production Date: 02/22/2009 Caption: Reidland, Ky. , February 22, 2009 -- Tree damage was severe here after the January 27t... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A car sits hanging from a upper level parking area. The car was moved by the tsunami that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A boat sits on its side as it was moved during the tsunami that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 - A boat that was pushed landward by the tsunami that hit American Samoa sits on its side.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, October 1, 2009 - A resident of American Samopa two cars that were damaged by the tsumani that hit American Samoa.

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- P...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property Damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/01/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1, 2009 -- Pago Pago, October 1, 2009 - A resident of... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A car sits upside down among other debris that was caused by the recent earthquake and tsunami in American Samoa. The tsunami spread debris throughout the village of Leone

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A car...

The original database describes this as: Title: Property damage in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A car sits upside down among other debris that... More

Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 - A tornado hit Big Rock on May 11, causing extensive property damage. FEMA suports and helps fund repair and replacement of equipment, facilities and homes Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Tornado - Big Rock, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 - A tornado hit Big Rock on M...

The original database describes this as: Title: Big Rock, TN Production Date: 05/24/2011 Caption: Big Rock, Tenn. , May 24, 2011 - A tornado hit Big Rock on May 11, causing extensive property damage. FEMA su... More

Flooding - Vicksburg, Miss. , June 23, 2011 -- Proud Americans continue to display the US Flag in flooded areas of downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi. FEMA stays on site after a flood to assess property damage and assist residents in getting back on their feet. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

Flooding - Vicksburg, Miss. , June 23, 2011 -- Proud Americans continu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Christopher Ragazzo taken on 06/23/2011 in Mississippi Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: Vicksburg, Miss. , June 23, 2011 -- Proud Americans c... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Recovery Center Manager Skip Zuber is setting up signage when the press pays a visit. FEMA brings Recovery Centers out to the damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Recovery Cen...

The original database describes this as: Title: Local Media Visits a Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Recovery Center Manager Skip Zuber is setti... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- William Brunson and Watson Levy Jr, Individual Assistance Specialists, bring in a trunk of needed FEMA materials as the Recovery Center prepares to open. FEMA sets up Centers in damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Willia...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Prepares to Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Kenton Count Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- William Brunson an... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Recovery Center Manager Skip Zuber, assisted by Nanci Custer, Mobile Communications Office Vehicle (MCOV) Operator, hang a sign outside of the Center shortly before it opens. FEMA brings Recovery Centers out to the damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Recovery Cen...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Prepares to Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Pendleton Co Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Recovery Center Manager ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- George Hess, Hazard Mitigation Specialist, sets out recovery and restoration literature shortly before the recovery center opens. FEMA brings recovery centers out to the damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- George Hess,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Prepares to Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Pendleton Co Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- George Hess, Hazard Miti... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- A Recovery Center opened at the Goshen Christian Church on March 17th. FEMA brings Recovery Centers out to the damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- A Recov...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Kenton County Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Morning View, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- A Recovery Center opened at t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Applicant Assistant Darren Jones interviews applicants as the Recovery Center opens. FEMA goes out to the damaged counties to help survivors with property damage and other hardships caused by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Applicant As...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Pendleton County Production Date: 03/16/2012 Caption: Butler, Ky. , March 16, 2012 -- Applicant Assistant Darren Jone... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one of the many trees in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This 40 ft. tree on 20th Street near the Kansas City Southern Railway tracks has been painted with vibrant colors inspired by Native American spirit stick art. After the tornado, the "Spirit Tree" was painted by Dolores and Darrel Bilke and members of the Tank, a public art group that has worked on other public murals in Joplin. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Spirit Tree One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/20/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one of t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one of the many trees in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This 40 ft. tree on 20th Street near the Kansas City Southern Railway tracks has been painted with vibrant colors inspired by Native American spirit stick art. After the tornado, the "Spirit Tree" was painted by Dolores and Darrel Bilke and members of the Tank, a public art group that has worked on other public murals in Joplin. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Spirit Tree One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/20/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one of t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's Catholic Church, one of the many structures in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This steel cross is all that remains of the church, which was built in 1966 and dedicated on December 17, 1967. The cross is a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of Joplin. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cross Still Stands One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/20/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one of the many trees in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This 40 ft. tree on 20th Street near the Kansas City Southern Railway tracks has been painted with vibrant colors inspired by Native American spirit stick art. After the tornado, the "Spirit Tree" was painted by Dolores and Darrel Bilke and members of the Tank, a public art group that has worked on other public murals in Joplin. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Spirit Tree One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/20/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 20, 2012 -- The Joplin "Spirit Tree," one of t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building on... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's Catholic Church, one of the many structures in Joplin, Missouri that was destroyed by a deadly tornado that struck the city on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. This steel cross is all that remains of the church, which was built in 1966 and dedicated on December 17, 1967. The cross is a powerful reminder of the strength and unity of Joplin. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's ...

The original database describes this as: Title: One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The steel cross of St. Mary's Catholic Church,... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Home Construction One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a d... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: New Home Construction One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- New home construction one year after a d... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one yea...

The original database describes this as: Title: American Flag Waves One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one yea...

The original database describes this as: Title: American Flag Waves One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- An American flag waves one year after a de... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- Magic marker comments written by visitors to Cunningham Park in Joplin one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the town on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- Magic marker comments written ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Thoughts and Comments One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- Magic marker comments written by visitor... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building one ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/21/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 21, 2012 -- The remains of a building on... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one ye... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer for the City of Joplin, hugs Barbara Sturner, FEMA External Affairs Specialist, after the Longaberger Tree Dedication in Cunningham Park, Joplin, MO. The tree-dedication was part of Joplin's Day of Remembrance one year after a deadly tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. The tree-dedication recognized the planting of 40 trees donated by the Longaberger Foundation of Newark, Ohio. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Onstot, Public Informatio...

The original database describes this as: Title: Lynn Onstot Hugs FEMA's Barb Sturner at Tree Dedication One Year after Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn O... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one ye... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one year...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage and Debris Removal One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- The remains of a home one ye... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer for the City of Joplin, speaks at the Longaberger Tree Dedication in Cunningham Park, Joplin, MO. The tree-dedication was part of Joplin's Day of Remembrance one year after a deadly tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. The tree-dedication recognized the planting of 40 trees donated by the Longaberger Foundation of Newark, Ohio. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Onstot, Public Informatio...

The original database describes this as: Title: Lynn Onstot Speaks at Tree Dedication One Year After the Tornado that Struck Joplin Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Lynn Ons... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Tami Longaberger, Chair and CEO of the Longaberger Company, smiles with guests after receiving an honorary "Proclamation" at the Longaberger Tree Dedication in Cunningham Park, Joplin, MO. The tree-dedication was part of Joplin's Day of Remembrance one year after a deadly tornado struck Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. The tree-dedication recognized the planting of 40 trees donated by the Longaberger Foundation of Newark, Ohio. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Tami Longaberger, Chair and CE...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tami Longaberger Receives Proclamation at Tree Dedication One Year After Joplin Tornado Production Date: 05/23/2012 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 -- Tami... More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Aug. 18, 2013 -- Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Task Force Crew Leader, Paul David Lear, speaks with Long Beach Island residents about techniques that can help minimize property damage in the event of severe weather like Hurricane Sandy at the Long Beach Island Arts Festival. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Aug. 18, 2013 -- Hazard Mitigation Community ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: DR-4086 SANDY FEMA U.S. community hurricane sand... More

Bellingham, Mass., July 27, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists joined Home Depot Associates at the Bellingham Home Depot for Hurricane Preparedness Day. The day-long event was intended to educate concerned homeowners on staying safe and reducing property damage from the next storm. Printed materials were available to encourage preparedness at home, at work and throughout the community. A see-through, disaster avoidance model house constructed with hurricane straps, anchor braces and specialized building materials (in background) demonstrated how homes can better withstand the forces of a hurricane. More than 700 Home Depot stores from coastal Maine south to Florida and west to the Texas Gulf coast participated in the day-long hurricane awareness/education fair

Bellingham, Mass., July 27, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialists joined...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Don Jacks City/State: Bellingham, MA Keywords: Mitigation ^ Hurricane Preparedness day Disaster Types: Eme... More

A house sitting on top of a sandy beach. Beach erosion hurricane matthew damage

A house sitting on top of a sandy beach. Beach erosion hurricane matth...

A house sits on a cliff that has been eroded by the sea / A house is seen on a beach / Public domain stock photo.

A house sitting on top of a sandy hill. Beach erosion hurricane matthew damage

A house sitting on top of a sandy hill. Beach erosion hurricane matthe...

A house sits on the edge of a cliff / A house sits on the edge of a cliff / Public domain stock photo.

A white house sitting on top of a sandy hill. Beach erosion hurricane matthew damage

A white house sitting on top of a sandy hill. Beach erosion hurricane ...

A home is seen on a cliff in the ocean / A home is seen on the beach / Public domain stock photo.

A building that has been destroyed by a fire. Fire damage destruction church, religion.

A building that has been destroyed by a fire. Fire damage destruction ...

A building with two tall towers and a fence / A building that has two towers on it public domain stock photo.

A house sitting on top of a cliff next to the ocean. Beach erosion hurricane matthew damage

A house sitting on top of a cliff next to the ocean. Beach erosion hur...

A house sits on a cliff / A house sits on the beach / Public domain stock photo.

Military units arrive on Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to assist civilian responders in saving lives, relieving human suffering and mitigating property damage in response to the catastrophic disasters following hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Military units arrive on Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to assist c...

ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (Sep. 23, 2017) Military units arrive on Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to assist civilian responders in saving lives, relieving human suffering and mitigating property damage ... More