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Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- County trucks are working long hours, clearing roads blocked by fallen trees and all kinds of debris. FEMA grants will be available to cities and towns through the Public Assistance Program to offset the expense of recovery. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- County trucks are working long ho...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Yorba Linda, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mark Neveau, and Operations Section Chief, Bill Roche, discuss funding eligibility in front of a mountain burned by the recent wildfires. FEMA can provide assistance through its Public Assistance program to help communities pay for the costs of emergency protective measure incurred during the response to fighting the wildfires.

Fire ^ Wildfire - Yorba Linda, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Discuss Eligibility in California Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Yorba Linda, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mark Neveau... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Yorba Linda, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mark Neveau, and local City officials look at damage caused by the recent wildfires in Southern California. FEMA can provide assistance through its Public Assistance program to help communities pay for the costs of emergency protective measure incurred during the response to fighting the wildfires.

Fire ^ Wildfire - Yorba Linda, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal C...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Observes Wildfire Damage in California Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Yorba Linda, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mark N... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Anaheim, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mark Neveau, and Operations Section Chief, Bill Roche, discuss funding eligibility with David Livingston in front of an area burned by the recent wildfires. FEMA can provide assitance through its Public Assistance program to help communities pay for the costs of emergency protective measure incurred during the response to fighting the wildfires.

Fire ^ Wildfire - Anaheim, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coord...

The original database describes this as: Title: Wildfire Damage Observation in California Production Date: 11/20/2008 Caption: Anaheim, Calif. , November 20, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mark Neveau... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Renton, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Deputy State Coordinating Officer Gary Urbas explains FEMA's Public Assistance Program to representatives from King County's local government offices. FEMA helps cover the costs of debris removal and emergency protective measures in the event of a presidential disaster declaration. Savannah Brehmer/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Renton, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance meeting in Washington Production Date: 02/23/2009 Caption: Renton, Wash. , February 23, 2009 -- Deputy State Coordinating Officer Gary Urbas ... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A school was damaged by the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami. FEMA's Public Assistance program can help pay for the repair disaster damaged public facilities such as schools.

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

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris in American Samoa Production Date: 10/02/2009 Caption: Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 -- A school was damaged by the recent earthquake and subs... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Two cafeteria workers at Nuuuli Technical High School serve breakfast to the students before their classes begin. American Samoan public schools can be eligible for funding to repair damage caused by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program. Casey Deshong/FEMA

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cafeteria Workers Serve Breakfast to Students in American Samoa Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Two cafeter... More

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Several students join the morning rush hour in American Samoa as they walk to school. American Samoan public schools can be eligible for funding to repair damage caused by the earthquake, tsunami and flooding disaster under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Flooding ^ Tsunami - Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 1...

The original database describes this as: Title: Students Return to School in American Samoa Production Date: 10/15/2009 Caption: Pago Pago, American Samoa, October 15, 2009 -- Several students join the morn... More

Severe Storm - Margate City, N. J. , January 20, 2010 - FEMA Environmental Historic Preservation Lois Coulter talks about how FEMA help with damaged buildings with Public Assistance Program. FEMA and the state of New Jersey are continuing kick off meetings which began in early January. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA

Severe Storm - Margate City, N. J. , January 20, 2010 - FEMA Environ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials meet with local officials in New Jersey about public assistance Production Date: 01/20/2010 Caption: Margate City, N. J. , January 20, 2010 - ... More

Coastal Storm ^ Winter Storm - Quogue, N. Y. , January 21, 2010 -- Severe beach erosion and damage on Long Island's South Shore is the result of the November noreaster. FEMA's Public Assistance program reimburses governments for qualified damage caused during declared disaster incidents. Photo by Ed Edahl

Coastal Storm ^ Winter Storm - Quogue, N. Y. , January 21, 2010 -- Sev...

The original database describes this as: Title: Beach erosion from a storm in New York Production Date: 01/21/2010 Caption: Quogue, N. Y. , January 21, 2010 -- Severe beach erosion and damage on Long Island'... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, east of Minot closed due to flooding from the Souris River. FEMA is providing assistance through the Public Assistance program to Ward and Burleigh counties. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, e...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Road in Minot Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, east of Minot closed due to flooding from ... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, east of Minot closed due to flooding from the Souris River. FEMA is providing assistance through the Public Assistance program to Ward and Burleigh counties. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, e...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flooded Minot Road Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, east of Minot closed due to flooding from the... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, east of Minot closed due to flooding from the Souris River. FEMA is providing assistance through the Public Assistance program to Ward and Burleigh counties. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, e...

The original database describes this as: Title: Minot Flooding Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- Aerial view of Highway 2, east of Minot closed due to flooding from the Sou... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park is closed for repairs associated with Hurricane Sandy while FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist the public parks who were affected by Hurricane Sandy under the Public Assistance program. At the direction of President Barack Obama, FEMA continues to lead the federal government's effort to provide assistance and support to states affected by Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available resources to support state, local, and tribal communities in affected areas.Photo by Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 3, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park is closed fo...

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

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park sustained severe damages from hurricane Sandy's storm surge. Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park sustained se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowner Leillanie Morrissey photographs the remains of her home which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be removed because it is blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowner Leillanie Morrissey ph...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowner Leillanie Morrissey, looks at her home which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be removed because it is blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowner Leillanie Morrissey, l...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removes the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY, which floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. Only the second floor and attic remain after the storm. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Residents of Staten Island neighborhood look at properties destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Homes will be removed because they are blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Residents of Staten Island neigh...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: ... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Home on Staten Island destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Home on Staten Island destroyed ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowner, Leillanie Morrissey and her minister walk by her home which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be removed because it is blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowner, Leillanie Morrissey a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) removes the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY, which floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. Only the second floor and attic remain after the storm. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Home on Staten Island destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Home on Staten Island destroyed ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowners look on as a demolition crew begins to remove their home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished because it is blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- Homeowners look on as a demoliti...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- This home on Staten Island was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be removed because it is blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- This home on Staten Island was d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park sustained severe electrical failures to the power plant facility from the storm surge flooding associated with hurricane Sandy. Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park sustained se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park Superintendent and the FEMA Historical and Environmental specialist discuss the flood water levels that inundated the historic Ellis Island train terminal. The Public Assistance Program also encourages protection of these damaged facilities from future events by providing assistance for hazard mitigation measures during the recovery process. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park Superintende...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- A stuffed animal lies in the yard of the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY. The home floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- A stuffed animal lies in the yar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individual assistance ^ Dest... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park sustained severe coastal erosion from the storm surge associated with hurricane Sandy. Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park sustained se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park managers and the FEMA Public Assistance Task Force tour the park facilities and assess the damages caused by hurricane Sandy. Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- The Liberty State Park managers and...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Individu... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Bob Fleenor, points to the six foot water mark left behind after hurricane Sandy flooded the entire historic building. Through the Public Assistance Program, FEMA provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain Private Non-Profit (PNP) organizations. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Mitigation Specialist Bob Flee...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: F... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Joyce Waters, State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Public Assistance Specialist, conducts the orientation segment of an applicant briefing. FEMA's Public Assistance program provides grants to offset the cost of repairs to public buildings and roads. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Joyc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Briefings Underway Production Date: 07/24/2012 Caption: Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Joyce Waters, State Emergency Response Team (S... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Industry Hardship - Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Joyce Waters, State Emergency Response Team (SERT) Public Assistance Specialist, conducts the orientation segment of an applicant briefing. FEMA's Public Assistance program provides grants to offset the cost of repairs to public buildings and roads. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Industry Hardship - Crawfordville, Fla. , J...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance Briefings Underway Production Date: 07/24/2012 Caption: Crawfordville, Fla. , July 24, 2012 -- Joyce Waters, State Emergency Response Team (S... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Superior, Wis. , Aug. 9, 2012 -- Jim Roche (standing), Public Assistance Task Force Leader for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, explains the types of assistance available to state and local units of government for reimbursement of the costs of emergency measures and the repair of infrastructure damaged by severe storms and flooding in June. FEMA will pay 75 percent of eligible costs under its Public Assistance Program. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Superior, Wis. , Aug. 9, 2012 -- Jim Roche (...

The original database describes this as: Title: Applicant Briefing held in Superior, Wisconsin Production Date: 08/09/2012 Caption: Superior, Wis. , Aug. 9, 2012 -- Jim Roche (standing), Public Assistance Ta... More

Perth Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- A boat that was deemed abandoned is being prepared by contractors for removal from the water near 2nd Street in Perth Amboy. Many vessels were damaged by Hurricane Sandy late last October and are now being removed from waterways and beaches by crane and barge. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is utilizing FEMA's Public Assistance program to help with the costs of the clean-up. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Perth Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- A boat that was deemed abandoned ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Perth Amboy, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ salvage ^ Perth Amboy ^ Publ... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., March 1, 2013 -- A tremendous amount of damage to homes was done by falling trees, often splintered at the base by the EF4 tornado. FEMA's Public Assistance Program has determined that several Mississippi Counties are eligible for Public Assistance Grants to offset the costs associated with storm debris cleanup. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., March 1, 2013 -- A tremendous amount of damage to ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Mantoloking, N.J., May 9, 2013 --Floats are being utilized to contain random debris, caused by demolition of a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, from moving further into Barnegat Bay during the removal process. Mantoloking is participating in FEMA's Public Assistance Program for Waterway Debris Removal, which enables the Borough to receive a portion of the funding required for clean-up. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., May 9, 2013 --Floats are being utilized to contain ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Debris ^ demolition ^ hurricane sandy ^ Mantol... More

Mantoloking, N.J., Sep. 10, 2013 -- Cranes dredge the Barnegat Bay to clear out sand and debris deposited during Hurricane Sandy. Mantoloking is participating in FEMA's Public Assistance Program for Waterway Debris Removal, which enables the Borough to receive a portion of the funding required for cleanup. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Sep. 10, 2013 -- Cranes dredge the Barnegat Bay to ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ dredging ^ rebuilding ^ Mantolo... More

Oak Grove, Miss., Feb. 20, 2013 -- The high school lost its field maintenance building and the indoor batting building as well as signs and lights - but the school only suffered minor damage. FEMA's Public Assistance Program will be accepting applications for grants to assist in the restoring of public buildings damaged by the tornado Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Oak Grove, Miss., Feb. 20, 2013 -- The high school lost its field main...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Oak Grove, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (D... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Trash separated from the debris is put into trucks to be hauled to landfills. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens... More

Oak Grove, Miss., Feb. 20, 2013 -- The high school lost its field maintenance building, an indoor batting building as well as signs and lights - but the school only suffered minor damage. FEMA's Public Assistance Program will be accepting applications for grants to assist in the restoring of public buildings damaged by the tornado Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Oak Grove, Miss., Feb. 20, 2013 -- The high school lost its field main...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Oak Grove, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (D... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Mantoloking, N.J., May 7, 2013 -- Fifty homes in Mantoloking are slated for demolition after being devastated beyond repair by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Public Assistance Program will be providing a portion of funds required to remove debris created by the demolitions. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., May 7, 2013 -- Fifty homes in Mantoloking are slate...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ demolition ^ hurricane sandy ^ Mantoloking ^ P... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Piles of debris containing telephone poles, railroad ties, trees, 2x4s and other items wait to be sorted. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Mountains of concrete picked out of the debris piles wait to be hauled away. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Concrete ^ FEMA ^ Debris ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurr... More

Perth Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Multiple boats damaged during Hurricane Sandy and abandoned by their owners have been plucked from the water utilizing a crane, a barge and the knowledge of the contractors doing the work. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is utilizing the Public Assistance Program, funded by FEMA to qualified applicants, for assistance with a portion of costs associated with the clean-up of beaches and waterways that were impacted the storm last October. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Perth Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Multiple boats damaged during Hur...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Perth Amboy, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Perth Amboy ^ Publice Assist... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers are installing steel "H" pilings driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers are installing steel "H" pilings driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. Some of the workers who built the boardwalk were on hand for the ceremony. From left to right, Matt Laub , Ned Quane, Byron Holland, and Mike O'Connor. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

South Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Representatives from both private and public sectors work together, to determine whether an item requiring removal from a public area would be considered debris or salvageable material. FEMA's Public Assistance Program may provide monetary reimbursement to qualified applicants for clean-up from Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

South Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Representatives from both private...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: South Amboy, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Debris ^ hurricane sandy ^ salvage ^ Publice A... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Piles of debris containing telephone poles, railroad ties, trees, 2x4s and other items wait to be sorted. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ USACE ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ clean up... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park in Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to sort it into piles for recycling. Sand containing debris is cleaned by sand sifting machines and piled into pyramids before being returned to the beaches. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy... More

Perth Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Chains and straps are utilized by contractors to remove an abandoned boat that sustained damage from Hurricane Sandy late last October. The purging of waterways in New Jersey of hazardous materials is underway and will continue until identified objects are removed. FEMA works in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to clear debris from the waterways and is utilizing funds from FEMA's Public Assistance Program to help offset costs associated with the operation. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Perth Amboy, N.J., March 27, 2013 -- Chains and straps are utilized by...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Perth Amboy, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Perth Amboy ^ Publice Assist... More

Mantoloking, N.J., May 9, 2013 --A large piece of the wall from the third home to be demolished in Barnegat Bay is placed on a barge for removal. FEMA's Public Assistance Program for Waterway Debris Removal assists qualified applicants with a portion of the funding required for clean-up of public waterways. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., May 9, 2013 --A large piece of the wall from the th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ demolition ^ hurricane sandy ^ Debris removal ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers are installing steel "H" pilings driven to a depth of 25 feet to increase stability. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by FEMA's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Fedencio Balderas has been attending the Pow Wow before he could walk. The Meskwaki Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow took place at an alternate location this year due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Fedencio Balderas has been attending the P...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 12:39:45 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 12:43:57 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 12:43:49 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Shinobi Wanatee awaits to dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Shinobi Wanatee awaits to dance at the Tri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 13:10:11 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 11:20:38 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Children ^ Dancing ^ Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Tama ^ tribal Disast... More

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Jason and Dara Jefferson watches the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Jason and Dara Jefferson watches the Tribe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-09 13:45:17 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Children of the Meskwaki Nation dance at t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 11:19:04 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: childern ^ Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama Disaster Types: ... More

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-09 13:13:31 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Reagan Hill of the Sac and Fox Nation, gets ready for the Meskwaki 100th Annual Pow Wow after traveling from Oklahoma. The Tribe Pow Wow took place at an alternate location this year due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Reagan Hill of the Sac and Fox Nation, get...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 11:47:26 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Oklahoma ^ Powwow ^ Sac and Fox Tribe ^ Tama ^ tribe ... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation honor US Veterans at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation honor US Ve...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 13:20:57 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation honors US Veterans at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 9, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation honors US V...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-09 13:26:01 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at the Tribe 100th Annual Pow Wow which took place at an alternate location due to flooding at the historical Pow Wow grounds. Since the 100th annual Pow Wow is critical to Meskwaki culture and economy, FEMA was able to support the relocation of the temporary Pow Wow Facility with its Public Assistance program. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt FEMA)

Tama, IA - August 8, 2014 - Members of the Meskwaki Nation dance at th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-08-08 12:38:26 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Tama, Iowa Keywords: Iowa ^ Meskwaki ^ Powwow ^ Tama ^ tribal Disaster Types: Fl... More