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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- At the Holmes County Ebenezer fire station disaster staging area, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch responds to community leaders as Governor Haley Barbour(right) and State Representative Bryant W. Clark(left) observe. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- At the Holm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO, Mississippi Governor, and Officials at Disaster Area Production Date: 05/01/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- At the Holmes County Eben... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Lead Jane Blom and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency worker Todd Demuth talk with a volunteer clearing debris. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community R...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State Officials with Volunteer in MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Lead Jane B... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Bolch (left), Governor Haley Barbour(center), and State Press Secretary Dan Turner arrive at the Holmes County Ebenezer fire station disaster staging area. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- FEMA Federa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Federal Coordinating Officer and Governor at Disaster Area Production Date: 05/01/2010 Caption: Lexington, Miss. , May 1, 2010 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Off... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Lead Jane Brom and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency worker Todd Demuth are speaking with Mississippi State University County Extension Service representatives Dee Ann Williams and Juli Hughes at the disaster service staging area at a destroyed church. FEMA is here in response to the tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community R...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA, and State Officials at Disaster Stageing Area in MS Production Date: 05/05/2010 Caption: Weir, Miss. , May 5, 2010 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist... More

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 12, 2010 -- Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Roche discusses with State, County, and Federal disaster management officials the federal disaster Public Assistance (PA) programs related to DR 1911. At the briefing, federal and state officials outlined the seven categories (A through G) of emergency response and permanent work eligible for PA grant assistance. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 12, 2010 -- Deputy Federal Coordinati...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA official during a meeting in California Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , May 12, 2010 -- Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Bill Roch... More

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 12, 2010 -- Regional Administrator Nancy Ward meets with State, County, and Federal disaster management officials to discuss federal and state disaster assistance. At the briefing, federal and state officials outlined the seven categories (A through G) of emergency response and permanent work eligible for PA grant assistance. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Earthquake - Heber, Calif. , May 12, 2010 -- Regional Administrator Na...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region 9 Administrator Nancy Ward meets with officials in California Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Heber, Calif. , May 12, 2010 -- Regional Adminis... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lexington, Ky. , June 23, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino receives a briefing from FEMA and State Officials, regarding the ongoing recovery efforts in Kentucky. On May 11, President Obama declared a major disaster for Kentucky and individual assistance has been made available for 62 counties. FEMA/Brad Carroll

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Lexington, Ky. , June 23, 2010 -- FEMA Deput...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino in Kentucky. Production Date: 06/23/2010 Caption: Lexington, Ky. , June 23, 2010 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard ... More

Flooding - Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- FEMA and state officials, along with a representative from the Small Business Administration, talk with a local survivor during the first response phase of the flood recovery. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- FEMA and state officials...

The original database describes this as: Title: Maquoketa River floods Manchester, Iowa. Production Date: 07/28/2010 Caption: Manchester, Iowa, July 28, 2010 -- FEMA and state officials, along with a repres... More

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA official Ward Turner confers with Pat O'Conner, Wisconsin State official about damages in a trailer park in South Milwaukee. FEMA works closely with local and state officials in disaster operations. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA official ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA official meets with State official about damage to a trailer park Production Date: 09/02/2010 Caption: South Milwaukee, Wis. , September 2, 2010 -- FEMA o... More

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , August 20, 2010 -- Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2010- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Paul Riccuiti (houndstooth jacket) and other FEMA personnel meet with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and local official and state officials to discuss flood damage. Meetings with state and local officials facilitate better FEMA responses to disasters. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding - Milwaukee, Wis. , August 20, 2010 -- Milwaukee, WI, August ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA meets with local officials in Wisconsin Production Date: 08/20/2010 Caption: Milwaukee, Wis. , August 20, 2010 -- Milwaukee, WI, August 20, 2010- FEMA Fe... More

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010 -- Pasadena, CA, Public Assistance Group Supervisor Jim Calacal - center, describes the public assistance process during a legislative briefing at the Joint Field Office. The participants consisted of legislative staffers, representatives aides, emergency mangers, local, city, and state officials. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA

Flooding ^ Mudslide/Landslide ^ Severe Storm - Pasadena, Calif. , Marc...

The original database describes this as: Title: State officials meet with FEMA in California Production Date: 03/24/2010 Caption: Pasadena, Calif. , March 24, 2010 -- Pasadena, CA, Public Assistance Group Su... More

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- Jan Freemond, applicant services program specialist, helps a customer after the open house, attended by Gov. John Hoeven and other state officials, was held in the Bismarck DRC. Michael Raphael/FEMA

Flooding ^ Winter Storm - Bismarck, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- Jan Free...

The original database describes this as: Title: An applicant services program specialist helps a resident Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Bismarck, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- Jan Freemond, applicant serv... More

Winter Storm - Frankfort, Ky. , February 24, 2009 -- Kentucky Governor Steve Bashear and State Emergency Manager Brig. Gen. John W. Heltzer discuss the role of weather radios in disaster preparedness. A FEMA grant provided funds for the radios that will go to schools and local governments. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Winter Storm - Frankfort, Ky. , February 24, 2009 -- Kentucky Governor...

The original database describes this as: Title: State officials at a radio display in Kentucky Production Date: 02/24/2009 Caption: Frankfort, Ky. , February 24, 2009 -- Kentucky Governor Steve Bashear and S... More

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Federal and State officials talking to a resident at his home along the Red River in MN. Preliminary Damage Assessments are used by FEMA to measure the extent of a disaster. Mike Moore/FEMA

Flooding - Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Federal and State offici...

The original database describes this as: Title: Officials conduct Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) after Red River flooding Production Date: 04/03/2009 Caption: Moorhead, Minn. , April 3, 2009 -- Federal ... More

Flooding - Edmond, Okla. , June 18, 2010 --A FEMA PDA specialist looks at damage to a home in Edmond, OK. FEMA is working with local and state officials to determine whether Oklahoma will be eligible for federal assistance after a record amount of rain caused flooding in the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Edmond, Okla. , June 18, 2010 --A FEMA PDA specialist looks...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage Assessment team member in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/18/2010 Caption: Edmond, Okla. , June 18, 2010 --A FEMA PDA specialist looks at damage to a home ... More

Flooding - Arcadia, Wis. , October 5, 2010 --Pete Stolley, a FEMA Public Assistance specialist discusses expenses with a the Arcadia, WI transportation manager. FEMA is working with local and state officials to determine whether the state of Wisconsin will be eligible for federal assistance to repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Arcadia, Wis. , October 5, 2010 --Pete Stolley, a FEMA Publ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA starts Preliminary Disaster Assessments Production Date: 10/05/2010 Caption: Arcadia, Wis. , October 5, 2010 --Pete Stolley, a FEMA Public Assistance spec... More

Flooding - Arcadia, Wis. , October 5, 2010 -- Pete Stolley, a FEMA Public Assistance specialist inspects a water pump assembly that was repaired after it was damaged after flooding in Arcadia, WI. FEMA is working with local and state officials to determine whether the state of Wisconsin will be eligible for federal assistance to repair roads and bridges damaged by flooding. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Arcadia, Wis. , October 5, 2010 -- Pete Stolley, a FEMA Pub...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA starts Preliminary Disaster Assessments in Wisconsin Production Date: 10/05/2010 Caption: Arcadia, Wis. , October 5, 2010 -- Pete Stolley, a FEMA Public A... More

Tornado - Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Dave Winterle, a FEMA Community Relations specialist, talks on the phone to a homeowner whose home was damaged when a tornado ripped through the area. FEMA is sending out teams of Community Relations specialists to inform the public about the importance of registering with FEMA and to gather information about affected populations which is shared with local and State officials. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Dave Winterle, a FEMA Communi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Talking with Disaster Survivors in Arkansas Production Date: 05/07/2011 Caption: Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Dave Winterle, a FEMA Community Relations speci... More

Tornado - Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Mary Ellen Murchison, a FEMA Community Relations (CR) specialist, talks to a homeowner whose home was damaged when a tornado ripped through the area. FEMA is sending out teams of CR specialists to inform the public about the importance of registering with FEMA and to gather information about affected populations which is shared with local and State officials. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Mary Ellen Murchison, a FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA'a Commnity Relations specialist reach out to Arkansas disaster survivors Production Date: 05/07/2011 Caption: Salinas, Ark. , May 7, 2011 -- Mary Ellen Mu... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. . FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Co... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. . FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Co... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 8, 2011 - Large areas of Shelby County were inundated in the recent flooding. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: Shelby County TN flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 8, 2011 - Large areas of Shelby County were i... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis were inundated in the recent record flooding. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Large area...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis were inundated in the recent record flood... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - A barge makes its way along a hidden river. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - A barge makes its way along a hidden river. FEMA... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolita...

The original database describes this as: Title: Metropolitan Memphis flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 -Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. . FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 -Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Cou... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby C... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. . FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 10, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Co... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 11, 2011 - Gary Weidner, a FEMA public information officer, answers questions from the Memphis media. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to supoport their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: Talking with local media in Tennessee Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 11, 2011 - Gary Weidner, a FEMA p... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 12, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. . FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 12, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Co... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis were inundated in the recent recording flooding. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - Large areas...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis were inundated in the recent recording flo... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - FEMA Community Relations personnel, led by Gene Autry, meet with Danny Daniels, Area Coordinator for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - FEMA Commun...

The original database describes this as: Title: Response and Recovery in Memphis TN Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 - FEMA Community Relations personnel, led by Gene Autr... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 12, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding. FEMA works closely with local and State officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN...

The original database describes this as: Title: DR_1979_TN Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 12, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby Co... More

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 8, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and Shelby County were inundated by record flooding, but some levees held up. FEMA works closely with local and state officials to support their response and recovery efforts. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 8, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis TN flooding Production Date: 05/12/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- Memphis, TN, May 8, 2011 - Large areas of Metropolitan Memphis and S... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- FEMA Assistant External Affairs Officer Robin Ruffo distributes informational booklets at the Joint Field Office where later today Governor Robert Bentley and Congressman Robert Aderholt will meet with FEMA and state officials, tour the operation, and hold a press conference about recovery progress from the deadly April tornado. FEMA and the state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- FEMA Assis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Printed Materials Being Distributed at Joint Field Office in AL Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- FEMA Assistant External... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- This FEMA informational booklet will be distributed at the Joint Field Office later today when Governor Robert Bentley and Congressman Robert Aderholt meet with FEMA and state officials, tour the operation, and hold a press conference about recovery progress from the deadly April tornado. FEMA and the state are partners in disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- This FEMA ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Tornado Response Statistical Data Booklet in Alabama Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- This FEMA informational bookl... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gadsden, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- A Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Gadsden Town Hall. In order to reach as many applicants as possible, FEMA and other federal and state officials will move in 4 days to another county then return to Crockett County. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Gadsden, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- A Disaster ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Recovery Center Opens in Gadsden Production Date: 06/07/2011 Caption: Gadsden, Tenn. , June 7, 2011 -- A Disaster Recovery Center is located at the Gadsden Tow... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Monson, Mass. , July 21, 2011 - FEMA Region I interns had the opportunity to tour the JFO (Joint Field Office) operations as well as the operations in the field, giving them a wider view of disaster recovery and how FEMA works together with local and state officials. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Monson, Mass. , Ju...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Region I Interns visit Tornado affected area Production Date: 07/21/2011 Caption: Monson, Mass. , July 21, 2011 - FEMA Region I interns had the opportun... More

Flooding - Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 --Workers check the depth of Devil's Lake where work on improving and reinforcing the roads continues. Devil's Lake has been overtaking the towns surrounding the lake, forcing local and state officials to try and stop the land erosion. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 --Workers check the dep...

The original database describes this as: Title: Work continues in the Devil's Lake, ND area Production Date: 07/21/2011 Caption: Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 --Workers check the depth of Devil's Lake ... More

Flooding - Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 -- Workers check the depth of Devil's Lake where work on improving and reinforcing the roads continues. Devil's Lake has been overtaking the towns surrounding the lake, forcing local and state officials to try and stop the land erosion. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 -- Workers check the de...

The original database describes this as: Title: Work continues in the Devil's Lake, ND area Production Date: 07/21/2011 Caption: Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 -- Workers check the depth of Devil's Lake... More

Flooding - Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 --A road that had lead to a farm near Devil's Lake is underwater. Devil's Lake has been overtaking the towns surrounding the lake, forcing local and state officials to try and stop the land erosion. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 --A road that had lead ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Work continues in the Devil's Lake, ND area Production Date: 07/21/2011 Caption: Devil's Lake, N. D. , July 21, 2011 --A road that had lead to a farm near Devi... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bloomington, Minn. , July 25, 2011 -- Marquita Hynes, FEMA External Affairs Officer, and Julie Anderson, State Public Information Officer, take notes at at FEMA senior staff meeting. FEMA works hard to insure that state officials are kept informed about its activities. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Bloomington, Minn. , July 25, 2011 -- Marqui...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ed Edahl taken on 07/25/2011 in Minnesota Production Date: 07/25/2011 Caption: Bloomington, Minn. , July 25, 2011 -- Marquita Hynes, FEMA Externa... More

Flooding - Devils Lake, N. D. , July 28, 2011 --Maj Ron Sturgeon, an Army Engineer looks at site plans for a construction project around the Devils Lake, ND area. The Army along with the Army Corps of Engineers is working with local and state officials to try and control the unwanted growth of Devils Lake. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Devils Lake, N. D. , July 28, 2011 --Maj Ron Sturgeon, an A...

The original database describes this as: Title: Army Corps of Engineers assists with Devils Lake construction project Production Date: 07/28/2011 Caption: Devils Lake, N. D. , July 28, 2011 --Maj Ron Sturgeo... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- A boat repair facility received wind damage from Hurricane Irene. FEMA and State officials will evaluate the damage to determine the assistance that is needed. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- A boat ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged structure from Hurricane Irene in North Carolina Production Date: 08/29/2011 Caption: Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- A boat repair facility receiv... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - BayBoro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- Lineman work to get power restored to residents in North Carolina after Hurricane Irene. FEMA and State officials are determining the full extent of the damage from the storm. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - BayBoro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- Lineman...

The original database describes this as: Title: Restoring electricity a priority in North Carolina Production Date: 08/29/2011 Caption: BayBoro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- Lineman work to get power restored ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- Residents begin the cleanup after Hurricane Irene knocked down trees and powerlines. FEMA and State officials are doing preliminary damage assessments to determine the extent of the storm damage. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- Residen...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents begin cleanup in North Carolina Production Date: 08/29/2011 Caption: Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 -- Residents begin the cleanup after Hurricane ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Rodanthe, N. C. , September 3, 2011 -- Hurricane Irene washed out Highway 12 in several spots, cutting off parts of the Outer Banks normally accessible by car. FEMA and state officials are out assessing damage and getting survivors registered for disaster assistance. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Rodanthe, N. C. , September 3, 2011 -- Hurr...

The original database describes this as: Title: Highway12 washed out on Outer Banks Production Date: 09/03/2011 Caption: Rodanthe, N. C. , September 3, 2011 -- Hurricane Irene washed out Highway 12 in severa... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Swan Quarter, N. C. , September 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer ( FCO) Mike Bolch speaks with county and state officials at the Swan Quarter disaster Recovery Center( DRC). The FCO is appointed by the President to head federal operations in a declared disaster. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Swan Quarter, N. C. , September 10, 2011 --...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Tim Burkitt taken on 09/10/2011 in North Carolina Production Date: 09/10/2011 Caption: Swan Quarter, N. C. , September 10, 2011 -- Federal Coordi... More

Fire - Bastrop County, Texas, September 13, 2011 -- The remains of a forest indicate the intensity of the fire that swept through the area over the Labor Day weekend in Bastrop Texas. FEMA is working with local and state officials to provide assistance to residents in need of help. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Fire - Bastrop County, Texas, September 13, 2011 -- The remains of a f...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Patsy Lynch taken on 09/13/2011 in Texas Production Date: 09/13/2011 Caption: Bastrop County, Texas, September 13, 2011 -- The remains of a fores... More

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 16, 2011 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader, toured East Haven after meeting with Rep. Rosa DeLauro, whose district includes New Haven, meeting with people whose homes were destroyed by storm surges generated by Tropical Storm Irene. Officials she met with include Stephen De Blasio, FCO, and local and state officials. Photo by Michael Raphael/FEMA

Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - East Haven, Conn. , Septembe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Michael Raphael taken on 09/16/2011 in Connecticut Production Date: 09/16/2011 Caption: East Haven, Conn. , September 16, 2011 -- Rep. Nancy Pelo... 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

Brick Township, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member assists a Hurricane Sandy survivors at a mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Brick Township, New Jersey. FEMA is working with local and state officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy

Brick Township, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member assists a Hurr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Mike McCormick Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ca... More

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA official, Justin Dombrowski, listens to disaster survivor Lorraine Ipilito, in her hurricane damaged home in Islip, New York. Federal, state and local officials toured the area to coordinate recovery efforts in Suffolk County. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation in New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA official, Justin Dombrowski, listens...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ FEMA ^ local ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy... More

Yaphank, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator, Richard Serino, meets with local and State officials to coordinate recovery efforts in Suffolk County following Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation across the Eastern states. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Yaphank, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator, Richard Seri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Yaphank, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ FEMA ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ hom... More

Yaphank, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA officials meets with Local and State representatives to coordinate recovery efforts in Suffolk County following Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation across the Eastern states. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Yaphank, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA officials meets with Local and Sta...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Yaphank, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ FEMA ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ hom... More

Bayville, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Teachers and administrators from the Locust Valley School District in Bayville, New York, sponsor a Bar-B-Q for survivors of Hurricane Sandy at the Bayville Fire Station. FEMA is working with local and state officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Bayville, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Teachers and administrators from the L...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Howard Greenblatt City/State: Bayville, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: F... More

Freeport, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, second from right, speaks to Mayor Andrew Hardwick, left, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, third from right and Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Jerome M. Hauer, next to him during a meeting with local officials and state officials. Administrator Fugate was in the area to meet with local officials to discuss recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, seco...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Freeport, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Norwalk, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, talks to local resident Michael Harden, who was 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 from 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

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 27, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, talks to Governor Malloy, right, at a local Disaster Recovery Center. The two participated with other local, and state officials in a press conference. 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

Yaphank, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Local, State and FEMA Federal officials meet in Suffolk County to coordinate recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation across New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Yaphank, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Local, State and FEMA Federal officials...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Yaphank, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ FEMA ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ hom... More

Hazlet, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Congressman Frank Pallone comforts NJ Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno at a press conference addressing what federal and state officials are doing to help the survivors of Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hazlet, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Congressman Frank Pallone comforts NJ Lt...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hazlet, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/... More

Bethpage, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Meeting at the Nassau County Office of Emergency Planning in Bethpage New York, FEMA Community Relations staff discuss plans to inform survivors in Bayville, New York of benefits that may be available to them. FEMA is working with local and state officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA

Bethpage, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Meeting at the Nassau County Office of...

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

Freeport, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Mayor Andrew Hardwick, left, shows flood maps of areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, at table, center, and Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, right and Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Jerome M. Hauer, left at table, and to other local and state officials. Administrator Fugate was in the area to meet with local officials to discuss recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., Nov. 28, 2012 -- Mayor Andrew Hardwick, left, shows fl...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Freeport, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Sayerville, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on-scene coordinator for Region II, Cris D'Onofrio, third from right, explains the efforts used to restore the water pumping station during Hurricane Sandy to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third from left, and other local and state officials. The station was underwater during the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Sayerville, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm ... More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Sand is pushed back onto the beach in Seaside Heights. Four feet of sand was blown into the streets during Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with local and state officials to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Seaside Heights, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Sand is pushed back onto the be...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: H... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, visits a shelter that has been set up at Mount Manresa to help residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The shelter has a room where pets are kept for people who are at the shelter and have been displaced by the storm. FEMA is working with local and state officials to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Se...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Staten Island, NY Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: DHS l... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by Mayor Glenn Lewis, dressed in black and Governor Mary Fallin, next to Fugate as well as local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center listens to FEMA A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Disaster Officials ^ ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets local resident Scott Lewis and his family at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Lewis and his son rode out the storm at their home in a storm shelter next to the school. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local and state officials to visit the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets local resid...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit Photographs... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, second from left, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, third from right as well as other local and state officials survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by Mayor Glenn Lewis, dressed in black and Governor Mary Fallin, left of Fugate as well as local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, second from left, FEMA ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ DHS leadership - 2 ^ ... More

Kentwood, Mich., July 24, 2013 --Staff meetings provide updated information on a regular basis. Information sharing of situation awareness between FEMA, State officials and other concerned parties is essential to the recovery effort. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Kentwood, Mich., July 24, 2013 --Staff meetings provide updated inform...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Kentwood, MI Disaster Types: Flooding Categories: Operations ^ Preparations ^... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center, listens to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, right, as they survey areas impacted by the recent F5 tornado. They were joined by Mayor Glenn Lewis, dressed in black and Governor Mary Fallin, next to Fugate as well as local and state officials. Obama met with first responders and also with members of families who had lost family members in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, center, listens to FEMA...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak, Field Representative Amanda Riddle, members of the Insurance Anti-Fraud Unit, and officers of the Absentee-Shawnee Tribal Police are visiting the home of a Little Axe firefighter whose home was damaged in the May19-20 tornadoes. State and local officials are partners with FEMA in helping eligible storm survivors receive recovery assistance. George Armstrong/FEMA

Shawnee, Okla., May 27, 2013 -- Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Shawnee, OK Keywords: Tribal state officials ^ tribal ^ state officials Disas... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first responders during a visit to Moore Fire Department Station #1 which was set up as a command post in the tornado affected city. Obama surveyed the recent F5 tornado damage with local and state officials and met with families who lost members of their family in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first resp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets local resident Scott Lewis and his family at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Lewis and his son rode out the storm at their home in a storm shelter next to the school. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local and state officials to visit the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama greets local resid...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Presidential Visit Ph... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, at podium, speaks at a press conference at Plaza Towers Elementary School, amid debris from the damage from the F5 tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, local and state officials as well as local residents.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Obama, at podium, speaks at a p...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama hugs local resident Julie Lewis at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Lewis's husband and son rode out the storm in their storm shelter at their home, next to the school. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local and state officials to visit the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama hugs local residen...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Debris ^ Presidential Visit Ph... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first responders during a visit to Moore Fire Department Station #1 which was set up as a command post in the tornado affected city. Obama surveyed the recent F5 tornado damage with local and state officials and met with families who lost members of their family in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first resp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Presidential Visit ^ Response ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first responders during a visit to Moore Fire Department Station #1 which was set up as a command post in the tornado affected city. Obama surveyed the recent F5 tornado damage with local and state officials and met with families who lost members of their family in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first resp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 1 ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets local resident Scott Lewis and his family at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Lewis and his son rode out the storm at their home in a storm shelter next to the school. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local and state officials to visit the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets local resi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama meets with school personnel, local residents and first responders at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and local and state officials.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 --President Barack Obama meets with school ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ President... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Obama, right, speaks to first responders at the Moore Fire Station 1 that was set up as an operations center. Obama was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, on his right, as well as local and state officials to tour the damage incurred by the recent F5 tornado on May 20, 2013.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Obama, right, speaks to first ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ Disaster ... More

Choctaw, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Resident Rhonda Buford, left, speaks to Federal, and State Officials outside of her house that was impacted by the recent May 31st tornado. The Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams are surveying the areas to see if a Presidential Declaration will be reached with the compiled information. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Choctaw, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- Resident Rhonda Buford, left, speaks t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Choctaw, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: Disaster Officials ^ State/L... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first responders during a visit to Moore Fire Department Station #1 which was set up as a command post in the tornado affected city. Obama surveyed the recent F5 tornado damage with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate along with local and state officials and met with families who lost members of their family in the tornado.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- President Barack Obama greets first resp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ Disaster ... More

Baton Rouge, La. April 29, 2014 -- During an External Affairs Training exercise, held in Baton Rouge, LA., Ed Smith and Mike Steele are shown portraying federal and state officials taking questions at a press conference involving a fictitious disaster. A simulated disaster situation is being presented by FEMA for training purposes. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

Baton Rouge, La. April 29, 2014 -- During an External Affairs Trainin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-04-29 15:44:48 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr Keywords: press conference ^ FCO ^ Baton Rouge ^ SCO ^ EA 762 Training Exercise ^ April 2014 ^ E... More

Highland Park, Ala., June 23, 2014 -- Representatives from FEMA Public Assistance, local officials including Gail S. Bailey, the Mayor of Highland Park, in the middle, Alabama Public Assistance representatives and private contractors attend a safety meeting before getting on boats to view the debris removal from the Highland Park Lake. A tornado swept through the area causing g trees and other debris to fall into the lake. FEMA is assisting local officials as they as they recover from severe storms and a tornado that swept through the area. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Highland Park, Ala., June 23, 2014 -- Representatives from FEMA Public...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-06-23 08:43:50 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Highland Lake, AL Keywords: FEMA ^ Alabama ^ Local Officials ^ state officials ^ pr... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 13, 2011 -- Secretary Janet Napolitano holds a press conference with local and state officials. Napolitano and other FEMA officials promised to continue to provide assistance to residents affected by recent floods. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 13, 2011 -- Secretary Janet Napolitano ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Secretary Napolitano visits Minot Production Date: 07/13/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , July 13, 2011 -- Secretary Janet Napolitano holds a press conference with... More

Hazlet, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano addresses what federal and state officials are doing to help the survivors of Hurricane Sandy at a press conference. FEMA is working with many partners and organization to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hazlet, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hazlet, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino speaks at a press conference at the City Hall to explain the process of registering with FEMA for assistance. Serino was joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, left, along with other local and state officials to discuss the response to the recent tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino sp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ Press Con... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino speaks at a press conference at the City Hall to explain the process of registering with FEMA for assistance. Serino was joined by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, left, along with other local and state officials to discuss the response to the recent tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino sp...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 1 ^ Disaster ... More

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, podium, speaks at a press conference with local and state officials to discuss the response to the recent tornado that swept through the area on May 20, 2013. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Moore, OK Disaster Types: Tornado Categories: DHS leadership - 2 ^ Press Con... More

Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 2014 -- At the State Emergency Operations Center, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Moore review materials prior to meeting with Governor Nathan Deal and other key state officials at an Executive Briefing regarding response to the winter storm. Thousands of residents have been affected in the southeast and FEMA and partners can help provide critical recovery services. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga., February 14, 2014 -- At the State Emergency Operations C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-02-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong Keywords: Public Assistance ^ Individual assistance ^ state and federal officials ^ DHS Sec... More