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Union Beach, N.J., Jan. 4, 2013 -- It may look like the table is set at Jakeabob's Bay Restaurant in Union Beach New Jersey. Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy's devastating storm tidal surge destroyed the restaurant. The owners took their expertise on the road, literally, by feeding Union Beach residents and volunteers on the roadside for months. Photo by FEMA, Wendell A. Davis Jr

Union Beach, N.J., Jan. 4, 2013 -- It may look like the table is set a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Wendell Davis Jr City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: Hurricane ^ sandy ^ New Jersey ^ NJ ^ restaurant ^ W... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 17, 2012 --Jennette Van Houton, a resident of Union Beach holds some of her neighbors' possessions which survived Hurricane Sandy's wrath. Van Houton's own house was destroyed when flood waters came through her neighborhood. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Union Beach, N.J., Dec. 17, 2012 --Jennette Van Houton, a resident of ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Union Beach Hurricane Sandy recovery ^ Recover... More

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusement Park move the bumper cars so they can be restored. The park was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy and hopes to reopen on March 24 for the 2013 season. Keansburg Amusement Park opened in 1905 and is the oldest amusement park in the state. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusement Park ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Keansburg, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrica... More

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- This amusement park, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy, will be opening Palm Sunday for the summer 2013 season. Keansburg Amusement Park opened in 1905 and is the oldest amusement park in the state of New Jersey. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- This amusement park, which was heavi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Keansburg, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrica... More

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusement Park move the bumper cars so they can be restored. The park was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy and hopes to reopen on March 24 for the 2013 season. Keansburg Amusement Park opened in 1905 and is the oldest amusement park in the state. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusement Park ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Keansburg, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrica... More

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusement Park move the bumper cars so they can be restored. The park was heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy and hopes to reopen on March 24 for the 2013 season. Keansburg Amusement Park opened in 1905 and is the oldest amusement park in the state. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Keansburg, N.J., Jan. 29, 2013 -- Workers at Keansburg Amusement Park ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Keansburg, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrica... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first floor of City Hall, built in 1914, resulting in offices on that floor to relocated until reconstruction is finished. FEMA Public Assistance Grant programs provide assistance to eligible local, county, state, and municipal governments for approved disaster-related costs. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first fl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Repair ^ Flooding ^ Historic ^ public ^ City ^ sandy ^ c... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first floor of City Hall, built in 1914, resulting in offices on that floor to relocated until reconstruction is finished. FEMA Public Assistance Grant programs provide assistance to eligible local, county, state, and municipal governments for approved disaster-related costs. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- Hurricane Sandy flooded the first fl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Repair ^ Flooding ^ Historic ^ public ^ City ^ sandy ^ c... More

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- The bottom floor of the City Hall built in 1914, flooded during Hurricane Sandy causing offices located on that floor to be relocated elsewhere in the historic building. FEMA Office of Envirorment Planning and Historic Preservation helps historic sites damaged during distasters. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- The bottom floor of the City Hall bu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: City Damage Goverment Historic Repair ^ Damage ^ Repair ... More

Asbury Park, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- The Asbury Park Convention Hall was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Built in 1916, it is an historic landmark. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Asbury Park, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- The Asbury Park Convention Hall was...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Asbury Park, NJ Keywords: America Asbury Park EAST COAST New Jersey North America US U... More

Asbury Park, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- The Asbury Park Convention Hall and the boardwalk here were damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Built in 1916, the Convention Hall is an historic landmark. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Asbury Park, N.J., Feb. 6, 2013 -- The Asbury Park Convention Hall and...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Asbury Park, NJ Keywords: America Asbury Park EAST COAST New Jersey North America US U... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- The Ocean City Music Pier overlooks a coastal landscape that was considerably altered by Hurricane Sandy. The pier, which dates back to 1928, escaped damage during the storm. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Ocean City, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 -- The Ocean City Music Pier overlooks ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Ocean City, NJ Keywords: Pier ^ shore ^ beach ^ sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Coastline Di... More

Groton, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Marie Hanzel, a FEMA Applicant Services Program Specialist, stands aboard the deck of the Historic Ship Nautilus, now on display in Groton, Conn. When the ship was being built in the 1950s, Hanzel worked in purchasing for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, which built the nuclear reactor used to power the submarine. Deployed to work at the Disaster Recovery Center established at Groton after Hurricane Sandy struck the state, Hanzel discovered the sub was only a few minutes away from her workplace. Photo by Annie Donovan/FEMA

Groton, Conn., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Marie Hanzel, a FEMA Applicant Services...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Annie Donovan City/State: Groton, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) remains closed due to salt water inundation caused form Hurricane Sandy. The PATH power staff is working overtime to get the trains up and running by December 17th. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The Port Authority Trans Hudson (PATH) ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Flood... More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- The New Jersey Transit Terminal is an important historic building which suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Sandy's storm surge, and recovery is underway. FEMA Public Assistance funds may reimburse a portion of repair costs for historic preservation and storm recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- The New Jersey Transit Terminal is an ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: historic preservation PA Hurricane Sandy ^ PA ^ historic... More

Avalon, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- A portion of Ocean Drive near Townsend Inlet, will be closed for several months because surging tides, caused by Hurricane Sandy, broke through a seawall and undermined the roadway. Ocean Drive is a scenic drive build in the 1940's which links the barrier islands between Atlantic City and the Wildwoods. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Avalon, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- A portion of Ocean Drive near Townsend ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Avalon, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Port Monmouth, N.J., March 1, 2013 -- Monmouth Cove Marina, a multi-service facility purchased by Monmouth County in 1990, is slowly recovering after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy in late October. Some rack storage is being utilized and work is ongoing to restore the remainder of the Marina. FEMA works with local, state and federal partners to assist with recovery in communities affected by disasters. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Port Monmouth, N.J., March 1, 2013 -- Monmouth Cove Marina, a multi-se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Port Monmouth, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ marina ^ Monmouth County Park system ^ Monmo... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mantoloking, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Cleanup continues around a leaning home that was built in 1900. FEMA is working to provide assistance to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Cleanup continues around a leaning...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Mantoloking, NJ Keywords: Cleanup Damage Dunes Flooding Home rebuilding ^ Damage ... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --The Media gets set up to cover the official reopening ceremony for the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island which will open to the public for the first time since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell will join New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, New Jersey Senator Robert Menedez and other dignitaries in a ceremony and ribbon cutting on Liberty Island to celebrate. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --The Media gets set up to cover th...

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

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The Port Authority Trans-Hudson workers clear corroded electrical wires, debris and electrical components from the underground subways systems. Due to a large tidal surge caused from Hurricane Sandy, salt water inundated miles of tracks rendering the electronics useless. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 4, 2012 -- The Port Authority Trans-Hudson workers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Adam DuBrowa City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Flood... More

Jersey City, N.J., April 18, 2013 -- Old ferry ramps at Liberty State Park used to take visitors to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Now, the ramps are in shambles as result of Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., April 18, 2013 -- Old ferry ramps at Liberty State ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ Jersey City ^ hurricane sandy ^... More

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

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

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Community Relations Specialists talk to Todd, Sandy, and Danielle Topey about their long term housing needs once they leave the Scotia Prince ship that they have been staying on. The Topey's house was moved by a tidal surge to the middle of the street and is about to be demolished. Community Relations specialists are assisting disaster victims living on the MV Scotia Prince Cruse Ship find alternative housing as the ship's housing contact expires March 1st and the ship must set sail. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, St. Bernard, LA, 02-19-06 -- Communit...

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

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Township debris clean is continuing and they clean up after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Township debris clean is con...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: Assistance Cleanup Damage Debris Flooding Homes P... More

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Township debris clean is continuing and they clean up after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Township debris clean is con...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Long Beach Island, NJ Keywords: Cleanup Damage Debris Homes Public Works ^ Damage... More

Reeds Beach, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy washed up sand in this beach community leaving some streets impassable. FEMA's Public Assistance Grants will become available to cities and towns to assist in covering the cost of recovery. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

Reeds Beach, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy washed up sand in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Reeds Beach, NJ Keywords: Bay Damage Homes Reeds Beach Sand Sign Water ^ Damage ^... More

Oakland, CA, June 25 2008 -- Four year old golden retriever and current member of the California Urban Search and Rescue Team 4 (USAR) "Sandy" is present at the FEMA Safety Preparedness Expo tent. The expo had themes of safety and preparedness highlighted with search and rescue capabilities, recovery tools, and mitigation procedures to assist in preparing for and responding to disasters. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.

Oakland, CA, June 25 2008 -- Four year old golden retriever and curren...

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

[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 30, 2008 -- FEMA Administrator David Paulison at a FEMA headquarters press conference where he introduced Federal and volunteer partners. Hurricane Gustav was likely to grow and threatens all Gulf Coast residents. He urged residents to pay attention to the storm which is likely to hit Louisiana. With Mr. Paulison are: Brian Montgomery, Assistant Secretary & Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Joe Becker, Senior Vice President of Disaster Services, American Red Cross, (Mr. Paulison at podium) Sandy K. Baruah, Acting Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration, Rear Admiral W. Craig Vanderwagen, Assistant Secreta

[Hurricane Gustav] Washington, DC, August 30, 2008 -- FEMA Administrat...

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

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman meets with Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas to discuss several issues relating to the city's recovery. Galveston incurred severe wind and flood damage due to Hurricane Ike.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- Federa...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Sandy Coachman meets with Galveston Mayor Lynda Ann Thomas in Texas Production Date: 10/08/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- Federal Coord... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas meets with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman and other high-ranking officials to discuss a number of recovery issues. Galveston incurred heavy wind and flood damage during Hurricane Ike.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- Galves...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Officials and Galveston Mayor meet in Texas Production Date: 10/08/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, October 8, 2008 -- Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas meet... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston Island, Texas, October 28,2008--Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson meets with Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, near right and FCO Sandy Coachman and Deputy FCO Albie Lewis in attendance. Johnson was in the area to meet with local and federal officials to discuss on-going relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston Island, Texas, October 28,2008--D...

The original database describes this as: Title: Admiral Johnson visits Texas Production Date: 10/28/2008 Caption: Galveston Island, Texas, October 28,2008--Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson meets with Galv... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston Island, Texas, October 28, 2008 -- Deputy Administrator Harvey Johnson and FCO Sandy Coachman attend a planning meeting at the FEMA AFO in Galveston Island, TX. Johnson was in the area to meet with local and federal officials to discuss on-going relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston Island, Texas, October 28, 2008 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Johnson at a meeting in Texas Production Date: 10/28/2008 Caption: Galveston Island, Texas, October 28, 2008 -- Deputy Administrator ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Oak Island, Texas, October 29, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman meets with Eddie Shauberger, a minister whose church is providing assistance to the residents of Oak Island, TX. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Oak Island, Texas, October 29, 2008 -- FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA official speaks with a resident in Texas Production Date: 10/29/2008 Caption: Oak Island, Texas, October 29, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman meets with Ed... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Oak Island, Texas,October 29, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman meets with Eddie Shauberger, a minister whose church is providing assistance to the residents of Oak Island, TX. She is accompanied by Bob Bennett (left), the FEMA Director of the Branch 1 AFO for SE Texas. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Oak Island, Texas,October 29, 2008 -- FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA officials speaking with residents in Texas Production Date: 10/29/2008 Caption: Oak Island, Texas,October 29, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman meets with E... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bridge City, Texas, November 12, 2008 -- FEMA FCO, Sandy Coachman looks at a housing site plan for mobile homes with Carl Miller, the Army Corps of Engineers representative for this project. FEMA is working with its' Federal partners to provide temporary housing for residents who lost their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. Johnson was in SE Texas to meet with local officials who are concerned about FEMA's plans to provide housing. This rental is being renovated is being considered for possible housing. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bridge City, Texas, November 12, 2008 -- FE...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers meet with the USACOE about a temporary housing plan in Texas Production Date: 11/12/2008 Caption: Bridge City, Texas, November 12, 2008 -- FEMA FC... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman looks at a map detailing potential FEMA housing sites with Branch Director Gerry Stoler a the Galveston AFO. Galveston, Texas area. FEMA is committed to working with local officials to provide housing for local residents who have lost their homes. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA employees evalutate a map of housing sites in Texas Production Date: 11/13/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- FEMA FCO Sandy Coachman lo... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas meets with FEMA's Deputy Director Admiral Harvey Johnson, FCO Sandy Coachman and Branch Director Gerry Stoler. With them is Galveston County Judge, James D. Yarbrough, far right, Army Corp of Engineers, Carl Miller, Jr and Galveston City Manager. FEMA is working with local officials to address the concerns that residents affected by Hurricane Ike have. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Galveston, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- Galv...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and local officials meet in Texas Production Date: 11/13/2008 Caption: Galveston, Texas, November 13, 2008 -- Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas meets with F... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Jefferson City, Mo. , June 30, 2009 -- Sandy Sunde, planning section chief for the Joint Field Office (JFO) for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), gives West Point Cadet Peter Rome an overview of the Planning section and required reports for disaster response. Rome spent three weeks interning with FEMA visiting a JFO, seeing first-hand how FEMA responds to disasters.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Jefferson City, Mo. , June 30, 200...

The original database describes this as: Title: West Point Cadet visits FEMA Joint Field Office in Missouri Production Date: 06/30/2009 Caption: Jefferson City, Mo. , June 30, 2009 -- Sandy Sunde, planning s... More

"Campo, Calif., June 1, 2011 -- Campo, CA, June 1, 2011 (L to R) FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman facilitates the signing of the FEMA-Tribal Agreement with the Campo Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chairwoman Monique LaChappa. The tribal agreement will afford funding to help remediate damages on the Campo reservation from a heavy rain storm in late December 2010. FEMA/Veronica Verde"

"Campo, Calif., June 1, 2011 -- Campo, CA, June 1, 2011 (L to R) FEMA ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-01-08 18:20:02 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Verde City/State: Campo, CA Disaster Types: Severe Storm Categories: Public Assistance ^ Recovery... More

Anza, CA, May 10, 2011 ; (R) FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman facilitates the signing of the FEMA ; Tribal Agreement with the (L) Cahuilla Band of Indians’ Tribal Chairman Luther Salgado, Sr. The tribal agreement will afford funding to help remediate damages on the Cahuilla reservation from a heavy rain storm in late December 2010. FEMA/Veronica Verde

Anza, CA, May 10, 2011 ; (R) FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-07-07 19:54:47 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Verde City/State: Anza, CA Keywords: tribal Disasters: California Winter Storms, Flooding, and De... More

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of the Pinetown Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County continues. FEMA funds will cover 75 percent of the $1.1 million it will cost to rebuild the 146-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruct...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene ... More

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of Pinetown Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County continues. FEMA funds will cover 75 percent of the $1.1 million it will cost to rebuild the 146-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruct...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene ... More

Davidson Township, Pa., April 14, 2013 -- A sign stops traffic from crossing through the covered bridge over Muncy Creek on Champion Hill Road. FEMA funds will cover75 percent of the $397,656 it will cost to rebuild the 163-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Davidson Township, Pa., April 14, 2013 -- A sign stops traffic from cr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Davidson Township, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene (EM-3339) ^ Pennsy... More

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of Pinetown Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County continues. FEMA funds will cover 75 percent of the $1.1 million it will cost to rebuild the 146-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruct...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene ... More

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of Pinetown Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County continues. FEMA funds will cover 75 percent of the $1.1 million it will cost to rebuild the 146-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruct...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene ... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 26, 2011 -- FEMA employee Art Goetz talks with Home Depot employee Pat Grosso at a new satellite store in Seaside Heights. The store will open in the coming weeks and will serve the community's rebuilding needs as they recover from Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 26, 2011 -- FEMA employee Art Goetz talks ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-02-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Seaside Heig... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 26, 2011 -- A new Home Depot satellite Design Center will open in the coming weeks here and will serve the community's rebuilding needs as they recover from Hurricane Sandy. Among the offerings will be same day delivery and DIY workshops. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Feb. 26, 2011 -- A new Home Depot satellite De...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-02-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Seaside Heig... More

Rapho and West Hempfield Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of Ziegrist's Mill Covered Bridge in Lancaster County continues. FEMA will fund 75 percent of the $1 million cost to reconstruct the 128-year-old bridge, which was damaged by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Rapho and West Hempfield Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstructi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Rapho and West Hempfield Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene (... More

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of Pinetown Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County continues. FEMA funds will cover 75 percent of the $1.1 million it will cost to rebuild the 146-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruct...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene ... More

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruction of Pinetown Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River in Lancaster County continues. FEMA funds will cover 75 percent of the $1.1 million it will cost to rebuild the 146-year-old bridge, which was nearly completely destroyed by Tropical Storm Lee and Hurricane Sandy in 2011

Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, Pa., April 7, 2013 -- Reconstruct...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Veronica Hinke City/State: Upper Leacock and Manheim Townships, PA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene ... More

Severe Storm - Pala, Calif. , March 4, 2011 - (L-R) FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman facilitates the signing of the FEMA - Tribal Agreement with the Pala Band of Mission Indians' Treasurer Theresa J. Nieto and Tribal Chairman Robert Smith. The tribal agreement will afford funding to help remediate damages on the Pala reservation from a heavy rain storm in late December 2010.

Severe Storm - Pala, Calif. , March 4, 2011 - (L-R) FEMA Federal Coo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Barbara Pritchard taken on 03/04/2011 in California Production Date: 03/04/2011 Caption: Pala, Calif. , March 4, 2011 - (L-R) FEMA Federal Coor... More

Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 9, 2011 -- Elizabeth Zimmerman, (center) FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery addresses Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (right) and the staff of DR-1952 during an all hands meeting at the Pasadena, California JFO.

Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 9, 2011 -- Elizabeth Zimmerman...

The original database describes this as: Title: Elizabeth Zimmerman FEMA Deputy Associate Administrator, Response and Recovery addresses JFO in Pasadena, CA. Production Date: 03/09/2011 Caption: Pasadena, Ca... More

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 23, 2011 - Sandy Coachman, (standing, left) Federal Coordinating Officer listens to a briefing from Angela Kucherenko, (right) Mitigation Manager and John Christenson, Public Assistance Manager on the status of the nine tribal nations that were included in the federal disaster declaration this winter as a result of a severe winter storm. FEMA's Planning department developed a matrix to track the progress of FEMA programs being implemented at the tribal nations. FEMA/Pritchard

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 23, 2011 - Sa...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Assistance and Mitigation for Tribal Nations in Southern California Production Date: 03/23/2011 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 23, 2011 - Sand... More

Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , May 9, 2011 -- Richard Serino, (center) FEMA Deputy Administrator, addresses Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (right) and staff at an all hands meeting at the Pasadena, California Joint Field Office. FEMA/Veronica Verde

Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , May 9, 2011 -- Richard Serino, (cent...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Veronica Verde taken on 05/09/2011 in California Production Date: 05/09/2011 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , May 9, 2011 -- Richard Serino, (center) ... More

Severe Storm - Anza, Calif. , May 10, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (right) facilitates the signing of the FEMA -- Tribal Agreement with the Cahuilla Band of Indians' Tribal Chairman Luther Salgado, Sr. The tribal agreement will afford funding to help remediate damages on the Cahuilla reservation from a heavy rain storm in late December 2010. FEMA/Veronica Verde

Severe Storm - Anza, Calif. , May 10, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinatin...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA-Tribal Agreement signing ceremony Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Anza, Calif. , May 10, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (ri... More

Severe Storm - Anza, Calif. , May 26, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (left) facilitates the signing of the FEMA-Tribal Agreement with the Ramona Band of Cahuilla Tribal Chairman Joseph Domingo Hamilton. The tribal agreement will afford funding to help remediate damages on the Ramona reservation from a heavy rain storm in late December 2010. FEMA/Veronica Verde

Severe Storm - Anza, Calif. , May 26, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinatin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ramona Band of Cahuilla Agreement Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Anza, Calif. , May 26, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (left) f... More

Severe Storm - Anza, Calif. , May 26, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (left) meets the Ramona Band of Cahuilla Tribal Chairman Joseph Domingo Hamilton for the signing of the FEMA-Tribal Agreement. The Agreement reflects the understanding, commitments, and conditions under which assistance will be provided to the Ramona Tribal Government for DR-1952-CA. FEMA/Veronica Verde

Severe Storm - Anza, Calif. , May 26, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinatin...

The original database describes this as: Title: Ramona Tribal Agreement Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Anza, Calif. , May 26, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Sandy Coachman (left) meets the R... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Red Cross Volunteer Sandy Stetson speaks to a local resident at a Help Fair organized by the city, held at East Haven High School. The state will now be receiving federal assistance due to the President declaring a major disaster declaration due to the impact of Hurricane Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Red ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Jocelyn Augustino taken on 09/03/2011 in Connecticut Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 3, 2011- Red Cross Volunt... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , October 11, 2011 -- David Myers, Director of the DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, asks Wyoming truck driver Georgia Sandy about recovery efforts at the Virgil Workman Village in Minot. Myers was in Minot meeting with faith-based groups and surveying the damage caused by June's Souris River flooding. Photo by Cynthia Hunter/ FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , October 11, 2011 -- David Myers, Director of...

The original database describes this as: Title: David Myers at Virgil Workman Village in Minot Production Date: 10/11/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , October 11, 2011 -- David Myers, Director of the DHS Center ... More

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

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

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

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #24, Applicant Assistance Specialist Molly Marsh speaks with a Hurricane Sandy survivor. FEMA Individual Assistance may provide temporary housing or financial help for storm recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Re...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: IA DRC Hurricane Sandy ^ DRC ^ IA ^ hurricane sandy Dis... More

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Superintendent Rob Rodriguez of the Liberty State Park leads the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Task Force on a tour of the park facilities to assess the damages caused from hurricane Sandy.Through the PA 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. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Superintendent Rob Rodriguez of the...

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

Metuchen, N.J., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Department of Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs Type 2 Initial Attack Crew firefighters from Oklahoma cut up trees that fell during Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Metuchen, N.J., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Department of Interior/Bureau of India...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Metuchen, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrican... More

Willow Grove, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Lead Eva Clark, FEMA IA Specialist Mari Radford, and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) IA Specialist Donald Smith are part of the team assessing extent of damage to this Township of Upper Moreland neighborhood which had reported storm damage. This joint PDA is a required part of the state's eligibility process for federal disaster assistance to recover from Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

Willow Grove, Pa., Nov. 5, 2012 -- FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Pre...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Willow Grove, PA Keywords: IA ^ PDA ^ PEMA Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane ... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists Kathy Cruso (rear) and Kirk Hunt (front) canvas Almond Street in Staten Island, NY looking for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy who might not have registered for assistance. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Speciali...

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

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A charging station for phones and computers opened up at St. Peter and Paul Church. Power has still not been restored to most of Hoboken three days after Hurricane Sandy knocked it out. Residents were invited to come in, charge up, and get warm. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A charging station for phones and compu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane... More

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 --A FEMA Corps member assists a hurricane survivor at a distribution site in Springfield, NJ. The Red Cross teamed up with FEMA and FEMA Corps personnel to distribute clothing, cleaning supplies, toys and food items to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 --A FEMA Corps member assists a hurri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Springfield, NJ Keywords: FEMA Corps New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ FEMA Corps ^ New ... More

Englewood, N.J., Nov. 16, 2012 --Kim Ju (Kay) Song, organizer of a meeting with FEMA and the Small Business Administration in Englewood N.J. at the Korean Community Center helped survivors register for assistance. FEMA partners with the Small Business Administration and other federal, state and local agencies to assist survivors of Hurricane Sandy in the recovery process. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Englewood, N.J., Nov. 16, 2012 --Kim Ju (Kay) Song, organizer of a mee...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Englewood, NJ Keywords: Community ^ SBA ^ meeting ^ Englewood ^ application process... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, talks to local resident Michael Harden, center and Emergency Management Director, Fire Chief Denis McCarthy, left in a neighborhood impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The Administrator also visited local Disaster Recovery Centers through out the area and met with local and state officials to discuss recovery efforts after the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, righ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Norwalk, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types:... More

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

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

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

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, talks to Mitigation Specialist Edward Trimble at a Disaster Recovery Center set up to help residents apply for assistance if impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents with questions about the available programs or questions may visit the centers. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, r...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Bridgeport, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Typ... More

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

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

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

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Lowes Hardware store and Boston Chicken distributed over 22,000 turkey dinners to survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Toms River, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Lowes Hardware store and Boston Chi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Toms River, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Thanksgiving dinner Lowes Boston Chicken ^ New ... More

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

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

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Diane Mckinnis talks with resident Jack Bodinghouse to ensure that he is getting the assistance from FEMA that he needs after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island and flooded his home. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

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

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

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

Lincroft, N.J., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Senator Robert Menendez speaks at a press conference concerning Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Lincroft, N.J., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Senator Robert Menendez speaks at a p...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Lincroft, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurrican... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neptune Township, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Randy Bishop, mayor of Neptune Township, has worked closely with FEMA since Sandy came ashore in late October to manage the coastal community's response and recovery from the hurricane. As a local resident and business owner, he has applied for federal disaster assistance. And as the owner of a bed & breakfast inn called The Melrose, he has a number of FEMA staff among his paying customers

Neptune Township, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012 -- Randy Bishop, mayor of Neptun...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Margaret Cottrill City/State: Neptune Township, NJ Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: Re... More

Minden, La., Oct. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Logistics Team works closely with the deployment of ready meals in preparations to Hurricane Sandy. Photo taken by Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Minden, La., Oct. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Corps Logistics Team works closely ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Daniel Llargues City/State: Minden, LA Keywords: Commodities ^ Water ^ Ready meals ^ FEMA Corps Disasters:... More

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