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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA project specialist Paul Ogiba explains disaster relief policies with New York officials after the NYC Parks and Recreation kickoff meeting. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that cut a path through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA proj...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 11/03/2010 in New York Production Date: 11/03/2010 Caption: Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA project specialist... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An official with New York State OEM explains the next steps in applying for FEMA assistance to a disaster aid applicant. FEMA is assisting in the recovery from the devastating tornados and winds that occurred September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- An official with New ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials help clarify disaster relief application procedures after the applicant brief. FEMA is assisting New York State and City in the recovery from the tornados and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials he...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by James Demarco Jr taken on 10/27/2010 in New York Production Date: 10/27/2010 Caption: N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials help clarify dis... More

Rowlett, Texas, April 5, 2011 -- Volunteers from the Rowlett Community Emergency Response Team and Explorer Post One remove tornado debris.  Explorer Post One is a youth program chartered through Boy Scouts of America's Learning for Life Programs that receives disaster response training

Rowlett, Texas, April 5, 2011 -- Volunteers from the Rowlett Community...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2011-04-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo City/State: Rowlett, TX Disaster Types: Tornado Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emerg... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate speaks with Phil May, FEMA Region IV Administrator, prior to  meeting with State and local officials and disaster survivors.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fug...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Visits Disaster Survivors in Alabama Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- Administrator Craig Fugate ... More

Tornado - Smithfield, N. C. , April 29, 2011 -- American Red Cross disaster volunteers work at the state disaster headquarters and distribution center in Smithfield, North Carolina.  The American Red Cross and FEMA are partnering to respond to the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that damaged or destroyed homes and businesses across North Carolina on April 16, 2011.  David Fine/FEMA

Tornado - Smithfield, N. C. , April 29, 2011 -- American Red Cross dis...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by David Fine taken on 04/29/2011 in North Carolina Production Date: 04/29/2011 Caption: Smithfield, N. C. , April 29, 2011 -- American Red Cross di... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Personnel from the Alabama National Guard 117th Air Refueling Wing assist local  police in providing traffic control and security in this Pratt City tornado devastated area. State and local law enforcement are critical FEMA partners while assisting disaster impacted residents.  George Armstrong/FEMA

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Personnel from the Alabama...

The original database describes this as: Title: National Guard Security at Alabama Tornado Site Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Personnel from the Alabama National Guar... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is providing assistance to disaster survivors from te storm. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Installing Safe House Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for su... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of Temporary Housing In Joplin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of f... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about expedited debris removal. FEMA is providing assistance to disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon's Press Conference Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about exp... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA videographer Steve Zumwalt documents installation of a storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA videographer Steve Zumw...

The original database describes this as: Title: Documenting Installation of Storm Shelter Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA videographer Steve Zumwalt documents instal... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about expedited debris removal. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon's Press Conference Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about exp... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- News media cover installation of storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- News media cover installatio...

The original database describes this as: Title: News Media Covering Installation of Storm Shelter Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- News media cover installation of storm s... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Comparison of Standard Housing and ADA Compliant Housing Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housi... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Installing Safe House Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for su... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly constructed mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Installing Safe House Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly constructed mobil... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly constructed mobile home park  for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly c... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Part of Welcome Kit for the Residents of Temporary Housing Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary hou... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is working to provide assistance to disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Installing Safe House Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for su... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about expedited debris removal. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon's Press Conference Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about exp... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMa

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of Temporary Housing In Joplin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of f... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly constructed mobile home park  for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly c... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of Temporary Housing In Joplin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of f... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housing to hundreds of families displaced by May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Comparison of Standard Housing and ADA Compliant Housing Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA is providing temporary housi... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about expedited debris removal. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon's Press Conference Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about exp... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is working to provide assistance to disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelte...

The original database describes this as: Title: Installing Safe House Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers install storm shelter at a temporary mobile home park for su... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Barb Sturner discusses the expediated debris removal operation during a multi-agency debris task force meeting at Joplin City Hall. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Barb Sturner discusse...

The original database describes this as: Title: Daily Debris Taskforce Meeting at Joplin City Hall Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Barb Sturner discusses the exped... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about expedited debris removal. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon's Press Conference Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon holds a news conference about exp... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Ted McCollum speaks with Maj. Joe Leahy of the Missouri National Guard about expediated debris removal opeartion in the Joplin area. A multi-agency debris task force held a daily meeting at Joplin City Hall. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Ted McCollum speaks w...

The original database describes this as: Title: Daily Debris Taskforce Meeting at Joplin City Hall Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- FEMA's Ted McCollum speaks with Maj. Jo... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly constructed mobile home park  for survivors of May 22 EF-5 tornado. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Setting Up Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 4, 2011 -- Workers prepare temporary housing units at a newly cons... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Inside of the temporary Joplin High School in the cafeteria. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Inside of the temporary Jop...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of The Temporary School Production Date: 08/10/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Inside of the temporary Joplin High School in the cafeteri... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Inside of the temporary Joplin High School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Inside of the temporary Jop...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of The Temporary School Production Date: 08/10/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 10, 2011 -- Inside of the temporary Joplin High School. The EF-5 torna... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon (left) and Joplin Schools Superintendent C. J. Huff tour the temporary Joplin High School. The school was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon (left) a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon (left) and Jopli... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon (left) and Joplin Schools Superintendent C. J. Huff tour the temporary Joplin High School. The school was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. ElissaJun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon (left) a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon (left) and Jopli... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon and Joplin Schools Superintendent C. J. Huff tour the temporary Joplin High School. The school was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon and Jopl...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon and Joplin Schoo... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon speaks at a news conference at the temporary Joplin High School. The school was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. It tore path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon speaks a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon speaks at a news... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Architect Chad Greer (left) and Governor Jay Nixon tour the temporary Joplin High School. The school was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Architect Chad Greer (left)...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Architect Chad Greer (left) and Gov... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon looks on while Joplin Schools Superintendent, C. J. Huff speaks at a news conference at the temporary Joplin High School. Nixon's wife, Georganne, is seated at right. The school was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. It tore path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon looks on...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon looks on while J... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon and his wife, Georganne, tour the temporary Joplin High School. The school was damaged by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon and his ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Governor Jay Nixon Tours Temporary Joplin High School Production Date: 08/11/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 11, 2011 -- Governor Jay Nixon and his wife, Ge... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 13, 2011 -- Inside of the safe room in the temporary East Middle School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 13, 2011 -- Inside of the safe room in ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Inside of the Safe Room Production Date: 08/13/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 13, 2011 -- Inside of the safe room in the temporary East Middle School. The ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 13, 2011 -- Roland Garza, a teacher from Texas who is volunteering in Joplin, resets one of hundreds of lockers at the temporary East Middle School. A group of teachers from Texas were part of the volunteer effort. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 13, 2011 -- Roland Garza, a teacher fro...

The original database describes this as: Title: A Teacher from Texas Volunteers in Joplin Production Date: 08/13/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 13, 2011 -- Roland Garza, a teacher from Texas who is volun... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 15, 2011 -- The safe rooms at the temporary Joplin High School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 15, 2011 -- The safe rooms at the tempo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Safe Rooms at the School Production Date: 08/15/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 15, 2011 -- The safe rooms at the temporary Joplin High School. The EF-5 tor... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 16, 2011 -- The Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, which works with ESF-14 Long-term Recovery, hosts a second community meeting for community members to vote and make recommendation for prioritizing recovery projects. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 16, 2011 -- The Citizens Advisory Recov...

The original database describes this as: Title: Open House hosted by the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team Production Date: 08/16/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 16, 2011 -- The Citizens Advisory Recovery T... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 16, 2011 -- The Citizens Advisory Recovery Team, which works with ESF-14 Long-term Recovery, hosts a second community meeting for community members to vote and make recommendation for prioritizing recovery projects. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 16, 2011 -- The Citizens Advisory Recov...

The original database describes this as: Title: Open House hosted by the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team Production Date: 08/16/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 16, 2011 -- The Citizens Advisory Recovery T... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 17, 2011 -- Joplin High School principal Kerry Sechetta welcomes the students to first day of school with Governor Jay Nixon and Assistant Superintendent Angie Besendorfer. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 17, 2011 -- Joplin High School principa...

The original database describes this as: Title: First Day of Joplin High School Production Date: 08/17/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 17, 2011 -- Joplin High School principal Kerry Sechetta welcomes the ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Joplin High ROTC cadets raise the Amerincan flag during the opening ceremony at the new Joplin High School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Joplin High ROTC cadets rai...

The original database describes this as: Title: Opening of the New Joplin High School Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Joplin High ROTC cadets raise the Amerincan flag du... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Joplin High ROTC cadets raise the Amerincan flag during the opening ceremony at the new Joplin High School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Joplin High ROTC cadets rai...

The original database describes this as: Title: Opening of the New Joplin High School Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Joplin High ROTC cadets raise the Amerincan flag du... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Irving Elementary students arrive at the new classroom after the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Irving Elementary students ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Students Are Back In School Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Irving Elementary students arrive at the new classroom after ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Ribbon cutting ceremony for opening of new East Middle School. The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Ribbon cutting ceremony for...

The original database describes this as: Title: Opening of the New East Middle School Production Date: 08/19/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 19, 2011 -- Ribbon cutting ceremony for opening of new East Mid... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Walgreen on 20th Street and Range Line re-opens after it was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. Walls and a roof on the building only took nine days to build. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Walgreen on 20th Street and...

The original database describes this as: Title: Walgreen Re-Opens in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Walgreen on 20th Street and Range Line re-opens after it ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Walgreen on 20th Street and Range Line re-opens after it was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. Walls and a roof on the building only took nine days to build. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Walgreen on 20th Street and...

The original database describes this as: Title: Walgreen Re-Opens in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Walgreen on 20th Street and Range Line re-opens after it ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's modular hospital units continue to serve patients after EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's modular hospital...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John's Temporary Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's modular hospital units continue to se... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Construction worker installs modular homes for displaced families from the EF-5 tornado that tore a path through Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMAt

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Construction worker install...

The original database describes this as: Title: Worker Installs Modular Homes Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Construction worker installs modular homes for displaced fa... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue to serve patients after EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital ...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John's Temporary Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Modular homes continue to be installed for displaced families from the EF-5 tornado that tore a path through Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Modular homes continue to b...

The original database describes this as: Title: Worker Installs Modular Homes Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Modular homes continue to be installed for displaced famili... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's modular hospital units continue to serve patients after EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's modular hospital...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John's Temporary Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- St. John's modular hospital units continue to se... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Construction workers install modular homes for displaced families from the EF-5 tornado that tore a path through Joplin, MO on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Construction workers instal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Worker Installs Modular Homes Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Construction workers install modular homes for displaced fa... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Home Depot hosting crafts for kids at Walgreen re-opening day. Walgreen on 20th Street and Range Line re-opens after it was destroyed by the EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Home Depot hosting crafts f...

The original database describes this as: Title: Walgreen Re-Opens in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 22, 2011 -- Home Depot hosting crafts for kids at Walgreen re-opening... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #4 safe room built for Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #4 s...

The original database describes this as: Title: Saferoom at Fire Station #4 Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #4 safe room built for Joplin after EF... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 compound built in Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 c...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Fire Station #2 In Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 compound built in Jopli... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue to serve patients after EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital ...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John's Temporary Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 is built in Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Fire Station #2 In Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 is built in Joplin afte... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Pants and coat are in the ready. . . Temporary Fire Station #2 is built in Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Pants and coat are in the r...

The original database describes this as: Title: Pants and coat are in the ready Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Pants and coat are in the ready. . . Temporary Fire Stati... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue to serve patients after EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital ...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John's Temporary Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 is built in Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Fire Station #2 In Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #2 is built in Joplin afte... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue to serve patients after EF-5 tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital ...

The original database describes this as: Title: St. John's Temporary Units in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- St. John's mobile hospital tent units continue t... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #4 compound built for Joplin after EF-5 tornado destroyed the fire station on May 22, 2011. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #4 c...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Fire Station #4 In Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/23/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 23, 2011 -- Temporary Fire Station #4 compound built for Jopl... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- US Post Office mailboxes are installed at temporary mobile home communities. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- US Post Office mailboxes ar...

The original database describes this as: Title: US Post Office at Temporary Mobile Communities Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- US Post Office mailboxes are installed at ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Joplin's trolley serves residents living in temporary mobile home communities. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Joplin's trolley serves res...

The original database describes this as: Title: Trolley Serves at Mobile Communities Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Joplin's trolley serves residents living in temporar... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Saferooms are installed at mobile communities built by FEMA in Joplin.  FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Saferooms are installed at ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Saferooms at Mobile Communities Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Saferooms are installed at mobile communities built by FE... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Joplin's police serves residents living in temporary mobile home communities. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Joplin's police serves resi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Mobile Communities in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Joplin's police serves residents living in tem... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Saferooms are installed at mobile communities built by FEMA in Joplin. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Saferooms are installed at ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Saferooms at Mobile Communities Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Saferooms are installed at mobile communities built by FE... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Residents at temporary mobile communities can use city transportation services. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Residents at temporary mobi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Mobile Communities in Joplin, MO Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Residents at temporary mobile communities can ... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Streets and streetlights help provide security for the residents living in temporary mobile home communities. FEMA is in the city to provide assistance to the disaster survivors. Photo by: Elissa Jun/FEMA

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Streets and streetlights he...

The original database describes this as: Title: Streets and Streetlights at Temporary Mobile Communities Production Date: 08/24/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , August 24, 2011 -- Streets and streetlights help pr... More

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- Patriotism as the Flag flies after disaster.  Texas Task Force 1 searches a destroyed home in Moore, OK

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- Patriotism as the Flag flies after disas...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: William Welch City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Oklahoma Tornado May 2013 Disaster Types: Tornado Photograph... More

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- A member of Texas Task Force 1 searches a damaged home in Moore, OK.  Responders said that one of the most striking images of this disaster was that everything was covered in dirt

Moore, Okla., May 20, 2013 -- A member of Texas Task Force 1 searches ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: William Welch City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Oklahoma Tornado May 2013 Disaster Types: Tornado Photograph... More

Montgomery, Ala., May 19, 2014 -- Albi Lewis, Federal Coordinating Officer and Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Rosalind Cole confer with senior state and federal staff about Alabama disaster operations. Close coordination with state and federal agencies make disaster operations work much more smoothly. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Montgomery, Ala., May 19, 2014 -- Albi Lewis, Federal Coordinating Off...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-19 16:12:26 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4176) Disaster ... More

Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Disaster recovery centers give personal attention  to survivors of major disasters.  Here, Oracelys Perez Cosme waits for applicants to arrive as Daniel Phillips interviews Alma Hawkins.  Ed Edahl/FEMA

Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Disaster recovery centers give persona...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-23 11:37:15 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Indiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-1476) Disaster Types: Tornado Photog... More

Montgomery, AL, May 21, 2014 -- Governor Robert Bentley addresses a gathering of disaster officials in Houston. Disaster workers come from all over the country to help their fellow citizens recover from storms, tornadoes and hurricanes. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Montgomery, AL, May 21, 2014 -- Governor Robert Bentley addresses a ga...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-21 21:44:16 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4176) Disaster ... More

"Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Michael Joynt and Bob Foster, Disaster Survivor Assistance Team members, confer as they pass out informational brochures in Bessemer neighborhoods. This ""boots on the ground"" work is an essential part of the disaster recovery. Ed Edahl/FEMA"

"Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Michael Joynt and Bob Foster, Disaste...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-23 14:00:12 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding (DR-4176) Disaster ... More

Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Oracylis  Perez-Cosme (standing) confers with fellow specialist Carolyn Gordon about disaster recovery issues. Ed Edahl/FEMA

Bessemer, Ala., May 23, 2014 -- Oracylis Perez-Cosme (standing) confe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-23 12:08:42 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl Disasters: Indiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-1476) Disaster Types: Tornado Photog... More

Vilonia, Ark., May 4, 2014 -- State and local officials along with former President Bill Clinton and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson accompanied by U.S. Congressional leaders meet Arkansas disaster survivors and answer questions from the media at a press conference (held in a parking lot near Vilonia City Hall) regarding the April 27 tornadoes that struck the communities of Mayflower and Vilonia. Photo by Christopher Mardorf/FEMA

Vilonia, Ark., May 4, 2014 -- State and local officials along with for...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-04 10:59:44 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Vilonia, AR Keywords: Tornado Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes... More