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[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Construction workers toil under a cold December sun to rebuild a roof that sustained major damages from the F4 tornadoes that struck Hopkins and Marshal counties in western Kentucky on November 15. A disaster declaration approving individual assistance for homeowners, renters and business owners with losses from the storms was issued on December first. Win Henderson/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms and Tornadoes] Madisonville, Ky, December 11, 2005 - Co...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - FEMA provided mobile homes are positioned alongside FEMA provided travel trailers at this Baton Rouge Airport Park for hurricane victim homeowners and renters with dwellings destroyed by the storm. For temporary housing until home repairs can be completed, the mobile home (approximately 15' by 50') is reserved for large families and those with medical conditions a smaller travel trailer (approximately 8' by 25') could not accomodate . Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - FEMA provided mob...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - Mobile homes and travel trailers are both supplied by FEMA as temporary housing options at FEMA/State developed group sites for homeowners or renters whose residences are unlivable as a result of the disaster. Travel trailers are meant for shorter durations and are more maneuverable and easy to set up near the flood-victim's home. Mobile homes are a bit larger and better suited for longer-term usage, but cannot be placed in the floodplain. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, March 6, 2006 - Mobile homes and ...

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

Tornado - Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry McDuffey, the emergency managers for the city of Anadarko and Caddo County, point out damaged areas for Dennis Smith, a community relations specialist with the FEMA. Smith and others walked door-to-door, urging homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the deadly storms and tornadoes that struck May 22-25 to apply to for disaster assistance. Susan Bishop/OEM

Tornado - Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Earl Armstrong taken on 06/20/2011 in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/20/2011 Caption: Anadarko, Okla. , June 20, 2011 -- Skip Wilkerson and Larry M... More

Noble, Okla., Sep. 30, 2012 -- Staff from the Oklahoma Emergency Management (OEM) and FEMA go door-to door to distribute application information to individuals affected by the wildfire Aug. 3-14 wildfire in Cleveland County. FEMA provides funds to help homeowners and renters recover from uninsured losses to their property. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Noble, Okla., Sep. 30, 2012 -- Staff from the Oklahoma Emergency Manag...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-09-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patricia Brach City/State: Noble, OK Keywords: application ^ wildfire ^ FEMA ^ losses ^ Okla. ^ renters ^ N... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (center, left), Minnesota state coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), talks with Federal Coordinating Officer Mark Neveau (right) and other staff members at FEMA's Minnesota Joint Field Office about flood insurance. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the program. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Straus...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Flood Insurance Program Meeting in Minnesota Production Date: 07/26/2012 Caption: Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (center, left), Minnes... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (center), Minnesota state coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), presents a flood insurance class to the staff at FEMA's Minnesota Joint Field Office. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the program. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Straus...

The original database describes this as: Title: Class about Flood Insurance Production Date: 07/26/2012 Caption: Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (center), Minnesota state coordinator for the Na... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (standing, center), Minnesota state coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), briefs the staff at FEMA's Minnesota Joint Field Office about flood insurance. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the program. Those communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Straus...

The original database describes this as: Title: State NFIP Coordinator conducts traing at Minnesota JFO Production Date: 07/26/2012 Caption: Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (standing, center), ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (center), Minnesota state coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), conducts a training class for the staff at FEMA's Minnesota Joint Field Office about flood insurance. The NFIP offers flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners if their community participates in the program. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce ordinances that meet or exceed FEMA requirements to reduce the risk of flooding. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Straus...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood Insurance Training in Minnesota Production Date: 07/26/2012 Caption: Duluth, Minn. , July 26, 2012 -- Ceil Strauss (center), Minnesota state coordinator ... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Everything along with the tires on this semi trailer truck was burned during the Creek County wildfire Aug. 3-14. FEMA and the U. S. Small Business Administration provide financial assistance to qualified homeowners, renters and business to help with their financial losses following a major disaster. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Everything along...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage from Creek County Wildfire Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Everything along with the tires on this semi trailer... More

Extreme Temperatures ^ Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Heat so intense from the Creek County wildfire, Aug. 3-14, that only the steel in the steel belted radial tires remains on this truck. FEMA and the U. S. Small Business Administration provide disaster assistance programs for homeowners, renters and business following a major disaster declaration. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Extreme Temperatures ^ Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris from Creek County Wildfire Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Heat so intense from the Creek County wildfire, Aug. ... More

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Power still needs to be restored following the wildfire in Creek County. FEMA encourages homeowners, renters and business owners to apply for federal assistance as a result of the Aug. 3-14, 2012 wildfire in Creek County, Okla. Patricia Brach/FEMA

Fire ^ Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Power still needs...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage from Wildfire in Creek County, Oklahoma Production Date: 08/28/2012 Caption: Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 -- Power still needs to be restored followi... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Office for the recent fertilizer plant explosion, addresses residents at a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing recovery assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Office ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FCO ^ federal emergency management agency ^ To... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (left) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, and Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps members from New York state, answer questions for a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (left) a Federal Emergency M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agency ^ dis... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Survivors of the May 20 deadly tornado have returned and repairs are underway for those houses not totally destroyed. FEMA Individual Assistance can help renters and home owners who have registered, applied, and are eligible. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Survivors of the May 20 deadly tornado h...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Individual Assistance Recovery SBA loans ^ Recovery ^ SBA ... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance worker helps residents affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion register for aid at the site of a town hall meeting Sunday. FEMA is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- A Federal Emergency Management Agency disa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ Town Hal... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Office for the recent fertilizer plant explosion, addresses residents at a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing recovery assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Kevin Hannes, Federal Coordinating Office ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FCO ^ federal emergency management agency ^ To... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Residents affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion get information about disaster recovery during a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Residents affected by the April 17 fertili...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Texas West Texas tow... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, uses her tablet computer to help a resident affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion register for Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance. Miller and Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, worked together in neighborhoods affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps memb...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agency ^ dis... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, and Samantha Miller (right), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, answer questions for a survivor of the recent fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Sheila Kosier (center) a Federal Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps Federal Emergency Management Agency Samantha ... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Susan Solomon, a Federal Emergency Management Agency spokesperson, answers questions about disaster assistance during a news media interview. FEMA is providing aid to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMANorman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Susan Solomon, a Federal Emergency Managem...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ federal emergency management agency ^ external... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, and Sheila Kosier (right) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, answer questions for a homeowner affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (center), a FEMA Corps mem...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA FEMA Corps Federal Emergency Management Agency Samantha ... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Patrick McGinn (right), a FEMA Corps member from Georgia, answers a question from a resident while registering him for disaster assistance in the aftermath of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the incident. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Patrick McGinn (right), a FEMA Corps membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (left), a FEMA Corps member from New York State, and Sheila Kosier (right) a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster survivor assistance specialist, go door-to-door to distribute literature in neighborhoods affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. FEMA is providing assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the event. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Samantha Miller (left), a FEMA Corps membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from New York City, helps solve a problem for a disaster survivor during a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from New York City, answers a question about disaster assistance before the start of a town hall meeting. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Bianca Bellino, a FEMA Corps member from N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FEMA Corps ^ federal emergency management agen... More

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Residents affected by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion attend a town hall meeting Sunday to get information about disaster recovery. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is providing assistance to eligible homeowners, renters and businesses. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 5, 2013 -- Residents affected by the April 17 fertili...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: FEMA ^ Texas ^ FCO ^ federal emergency management agency ^ To... More

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , May 11, 2010 --The State has received a U. S. Small Business Administration emergency declaration for the IA requested by Imperial County. SBA offers low interest loans to homeowners, renters and businesses for real estate and personal property uninsured losses under declared disaster DR 1911. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Calexico, Calif. , May 11, 2010 --The State has received ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker in California Production Date: 05/11/2010 Caption: Calexico, Calif. , May 11, 2010 --The State has received a U. S. Small Business Administration e... More

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - A representative of the U.S. Small Business Administration, part of the staff of disaster agency workers now serving applicants at the Disaster Recovery Center, 160 Belle Terre, goes over the details of the low-interest disaster loans that are available to homeowners and renters for damages and losses caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The SBA is but one of the many agencies that meet one-on-one with applicants for disaster assistance at 30 DRC's presently operating throughout the state. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] LaPlace, La., October 8, 2005 - A r...

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

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Small Business Administration (SBA) specialists find many homeowners are seeking information at the Fairfield Disaster Recovery Center. The SBA helps homeowners, renters and businesses with loans to cover rebuilding costs above what is covered by insurance and FEMA grants. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Small Business Administration (SBA)...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Fairfield, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Lake City, Fla. , July 9, 2012 -- At the Columbia County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), Small Business Administration (SBA) Specialist Mary Freeman speaks with Tropical Storm Debby affected survivors. SBA provides information, grants, and low interest loans to eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses to help in disaster recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Lake City, Fla. ,...

The original database describes this as: Title: SBA Interview at Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 07/09/2012 Caption: Lake City, Fla. , July 9, 2012 -- At the Columbia County Disaster Recovery Cente... More

West, Texas, May 20, 2013 -- Kevin Wynne, a public information officer for the U.S. Small Business Administration, explains disaster recovery loans available to homeowners, renters and businesses through the SBA at a town hall meeting here. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and SBA are working together to help disaster survivors recover. Norman Lenburg/FEMA

West, Texas, May 20, 2013 -- Kevin Wynne, a public information officer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Norman Lenburg City/State: West, TX Keywords: SBA ^ West Texas ^ disaster recovery loan ^ Kevin Wynne ^ FEM... More

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- As FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #2 opens today at Westmoore High School, Small Business Administration (SBA) customer service representatives are here with information about loans and other services for home owners and renters who were affected by the May 20 tornado. DRC's offer many disaster related services at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 -- As FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: SBA DRC federal partner loans ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ Loans ^ federa... More

Darrington, Wash., April 10, 2014 -- The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance has approved approximately $1.2 million in low-interest disaster loans. SBA provides disaster loans for qualifying homeowners, renters, business owners and private nonprofits throughout the disaster area. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Small Business Administration)

Darrington, Wash., April 10, 2014 -- The U.S. Small Business Administr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-10 16:25:38 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA City/State: Darrington, WA Disasters: Washington Flooding and Mudslides (DR-4168) Disaster Types: Flo... More

Louisville, Miss., June 13, 2014 -- Zoraida Rivero from Small Business Administration (SBA) talks with disaster survivor Hattie Harries at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center. SBA loans are available to homeowners, renters and business owners to help recover from a disaster. FEMA/Yuisa Rios

Louisville, Miss., June 13, 2014 -- Zoraida Rivero from Small Business...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-13 14:58:08 UTC Photographer Name: Yuisa Rios City/State: Louisville, MS Keywords: SBA ^ Tornado ^ Recovery Disasters: Mississippi Severe Sto... More