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Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are left with heavily damaged residences after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Disaster survivors are lef... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, June 14, 2008 -- Local residents Dan Baumhover, Matthew Ruppenkamp, and Eric Smith fill sandbags for deployment around their flooding city. The Iowa River will be delivering even more water from the north by tomorrow. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Iowa City, IA, June 14, 2008 ...

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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 2010 -- DHS Secretary Napolitano speaks to the staff of the Tennessee Emergency Operations Center in Nashville September 1 as (l to r) Nashville Mayor Karl Dean, DR-1909 Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech, and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director James Bassham look on. While in Nashville, the Secretary received a briefing from DR-1909 JOC staff concerning the storms, tornadoes and flooding that swept Tennessee beginning April 30. Mike Osborne/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Secretary Napolitano visits Tennessee Production Date: 09/01/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 2010 -- DHS Secretary Napolitano speaks to the s... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 2010 -- During a visit to Nashville, DHS Secretary Napolitano reviews before and after photos included in a report on the (DR-1909) storms, tornadoes and flooding that swept Tennessee beginning April 30. Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech points out photo details as Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director James Bassham looks on. Mike Osborne/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Secretary Napolitano visits Tennessee Production Date: 09/01/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 2010 -- During a visit to Nashville, DHS Secreta... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 2010 -- DHS Secretary Napolitano speaks during a working lunch at the Tennessee Emergency Operations Center in Nashville September 1 as FEMA DR-1909 Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Thomas J. Stufano looks on. The Secretary received a briefing from Tennessee DR-1909 JOC staff (FEMA/TEMA) concerning the storms, tornadoes and flooding that swept the state beginning April 30. Mike Osborne/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Secretary Napolitano visits Tennessee Production Date: 09/01/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , September 1, 2010 -- DHS Secretary Napolitano speaks during a... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lebanon, Tenn. , September 16, 2010 -- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Disaster Consultant Christy Smith conducts training for Long Term Recovery Case Managers in Lebanon, Tenn. , September 16,2010. UMCOR is one of several national voluntary agencies involved in disaster partnering with FEMA to aid recovery efforts in Tennessee following severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began April 30, 2010. FEMA/Mike Osborne

Flooding ^ Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Lebanon, Tenn. , September 16, 201...

The original database describes this as: Title: UMCOR Training session for FEMA managers in Tennessee Production Date: 09/16/2010 Caption: Lebanon, Tenn. , September 16, 2010 -- United Methodist Committee on... More

HOPE, AR, March 10, 2007 -- The remaining six of seven travel trailers to be delivered to the Dumas, AR area to house residents left homeless by recent tornadoes are at the start of their four hour journey across the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

HOPE, AR, March 10, 2007 -- The remaining six of seven travel trailers...

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

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Many Oklahoma lives were saved on May 10th because of the construction of storm shelters on family homesteads. A Series of 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4s - swept across the eastern half of the state that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Many Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado shelter door in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Many Oklahoma lives were saved on May 10th because of t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment team [PDA] (left to right) - Ed Cravens, McClain County emergency manager; Sam Talamantez with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management (OEM); Kevin Williams, OEM southeast area public assistance crew leader and Ron Crow, a FEMA public assistance officer - verify that a damage inspection just completed is agreed upon. Several PDA teams are investigating losses caused to public infrastructure by the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Members of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment team in OK Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Newcastle, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment tea... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (r) the FEMA DRC manager talks with applicants at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (r) the FEMA DRC ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center workers Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (r) the FEMA DRC manager talks with a... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- The impact of a baseball-sized hail stone is evident on the windshield of a city service vehicle. City and county municipalities in the eastern half of the state experienced damages and losses to their buildings and other property caused by 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- The impact of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: truck windshield with hail damage in OK Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- The impact of a baseball-sized hail stone is eviden... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton. FEMA FCO talks with Steve Edwards, the principal of the High School where the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is located in Norman. OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton. FEMA FCO talks w...

The original database describes this as: Title: Public Assistance in Oklahoma Tornadoes Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton. FEMA FCO talks with Steve Edwards, the... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- These are two of the many homes severely damaged or destroyed in a city suburb by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. There were several F3 and two F4 twisters spawned by the system that swept the eastern half of the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Thes...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged subdivision, debris pile in OK Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- These are two of the many homes severely d... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A shell with two end walls intact is all that remains of a home struck by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. There were several F3 and two F4 tornadoes imbedded in the storms. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A shell wit...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A shell with two end walls intact is all that remains of a ho... More

Tornado - Seminole, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --A FEMA Mitigation's specialist works with an applicant in a DRC (Disaster Recovery Center) in Seminole, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Seminole, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --A FEMA Mitigation's specia...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA Mitigation's specialist works with an applicant in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/10/2010 Caption: Seminole, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --A FEMA Mitigation's s... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Roofers work steadily at making repairs to a home whose roof was severely damaged by of one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the eastern half of the state on May 10. The twisters spawned by these storms produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's History. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Roofers work...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado recovery, roof repair, in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Roofers work steadily at making repairs to a h... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 29, 2010 -- Applicants at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Shawnee, OK. use the telephones to contact the FEMA application center. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 29, 2010 -- Applicants at a Disaster Re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Residents on telephones at an Oklahoma disaster recovery center Production Date: 05/29/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 29, 2010 -- Applicants at a Disaster ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Three members of a state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team - FEMA (left), the State of Oklahoma (center) and the U. S. Small Business Administration - discuss their findings while inspecting a damaged home. A series of 22 confirmed tornadoes swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Three membe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Three members of a state/federal Preli... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Three members of a Preliminary Damage Assessment Team (standing) - Amber Murphy with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management (left), John Nelson with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (center) and Anthony Drew with the U. S. Small Business Administration (right) - record information being provided to them by a homeowner whose property was affected by one of the May 10th tornadoes. A series of 22 confirmed tornadoes struck the state that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Three membe...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- Three members of a Preliminary Damage ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Okfuskee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 -- Anthony Drew (left), with the U. S. Small Business Administration, John Nelson, a FEMA individual assistance officer, and Amber Murphy with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management are part of a Preliminary Damage Assessment team evaluating damages and losses caused by the May 10 tornadoes. Three teams are working throughout the eastern half of the state documenting the damage caused by 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Okfuskee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 -- Anth...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team Oklahoma Production Date: 05/16/2010 Caption: Okfuskee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 -- Anthony Drew (left), with the U... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- The remains of an RV lies in a field in Harrah, OK. Tornadoes ripped through central Oklahoma in early May 2010. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- The remains of an RV lies in...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma Tornado damage, overturned RV Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- The remains of an RV lies in a field in Harrah, OK.... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 29, 2010 --A mobile sign along an Oklahoma Highway announces FEMA's presence and encourages affected residents to apply for assistance. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 29, 2010 --A mobile sign along an Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Disaster Recovery sign in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/29/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 29, 2010 --A mobile sign along an Oklahoma Highway announces F... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Concrete blocks and a displaced propane tank are all that remain at a site that once housed a manufactured home, destroyed by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that affected the eastern half of the state on May 10. There were several F3 and two F4 twisters spawned by the storms. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Conc...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Concrete blocks and a displaced propane tank are all t... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Joe Osborne (right), a vegetation specialist with Oklahoma Electrical Cooperative enters infromation regarding electrical infrastructure damages into a computer, also being recorded by Ron Stokes, a public assistance coordinator with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management. Several Preliminary Damage Assessment teams are looking at damages to public infrastructure caused by the 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck parts of eastern Oklahoma on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Joe Osborne (...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma Electrical Cooperative worker with FEMA in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Joe Osborne (right), a vegeta... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- An entire street in one of the city's suburbs was destroyed by one of the 22 tornadoes that struck the eastern half of the state on May 10. Several F3 and two F4 tornadoes were part of the confirmed twisters that struck that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- An ent...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- An entire street in one of the city's suburbs was destro... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- A small portion of sky shows through a golfball-sized hole in a translucent fiberglass skylight, exposed by the impact of a hail stone that broke out the area. Hail cores, along with 22 confirmed tornadoes, were spawned across the eastern half of the state on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- A small portio...

The original database describes this as: Title: hail hole in fiberglass skylight Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- A small portion of sky shows through a golfball-sized hole... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales, a FEMA community relations employee in Harrah, OK talks with a resident of Harris, OK about the application process. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA community relations worker speaking with a resident in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Alexandro Martinez-Go... More

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public affairs officer writes down in information for a local TV reporter in the the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Ardmore, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by tornadoes which ripped thru Oklahoma in early May, 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA worker being interviewed by a TV reporter in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/11/2010 Caption: Ardmore, Okla. , June 11, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA public af... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- As one man delimbs a fallen tree, a second removes the branches and prepares to put them with thousands of others by the roadside. Several large storms that swept across the eastern half of the state on May 10 produced 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- As one man de...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado recovery work in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- As one man delimbs a fallen tree, a second removes the ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tulsa, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- A homeowner works at clearing away the remains of his garage, destroyed by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. These storms spawned the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tulsa, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- A homeowner wo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Tulsa, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- A homeowner works at clearing away the remains of his garage, de... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A road crew from Oklahoma Gas And Electric is in place and prepares to work on power lines downed by a series of 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the eastern half of the state on May 10th. Thousands of Oklahomans experienced power losses caused by the storms. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A road crew ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Utility Equipment and workers in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A road crew from Oklahoma Gas And Electric is i... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Little remains of a home destroyed by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept across eastern Oklahoma on May 10. The powerful storms produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Litt...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma tornado destroyed home Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Little remains of a home destroyed by one of the ... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- A FEMA brochure is left on a door of a damaged mobile home in Shawnee, OK that sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- A FEMA brochure is left on ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA recovery information left on a front door in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- A FEMA brochure is left on a d... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Chris Benson a FEMA community relations employee in Harrah, OK. places a notice about the FEMA application process on a mail box while being filmed by a local TV station. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Chris Benson a FEMA communit...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media coverage of FEMA working in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Chris Benson a FEMA community relations employe... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army employee explains the services the Salvation Army can provide to an applicant at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Salvations Army working at a FEMA DRC in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Sam Walker, a Salvation Army employee exp... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Mechelle Jaggers, an Oklahoma Emergency Management employee talks with Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales, a FEMA community relations employee in Harris, OK. Chris Benson, also a FEMA community relations employee listens to the conversation. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Mechelle Jaggers, an Oklahoma...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA representative speaks with an Oklahoma EM employee Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Mechelle Jaggers, an Oklahoma Emerg... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman, FEMA employees talk with Sam Walker, a Salvation Army representative at at Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with private, local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Recovery Center workers Oklahoma Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Patsy Rawls (l) and HR Holman, FEMA employees ta... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A line crew with Oklahoma Gas and Electric works on a rural road, replacing power lines that were downed by tornadoes on May 10th, cutting off power to thousands of residents. A Series of 22 tornadoes - several F3s and two F4s - devastated areas of central and eastern Oklahoma that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A line crew ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A line crew with Oklahoma Gas and Electric works on a rural ro... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Joe Osborne, vegetative specialist with Oklahoma Electrical Cooperative, describes the route that a Public Asistance Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team will travel to Bert Sweeney, a public assistance specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Several PDA teams are documenting damages caused by the 22 confirmed tornadoes in the eastern half of Oklahoma to public infrastructure on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Joe Osborne, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA PDA team in the field in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Joe Osborne, vegetative specialist with Oklahoma El... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 --Little remains of a tornado-destroyed home other than a patchy assortment of dry wall and framing lumber. Storms sweeping across eastern Oklahoma on May 10 spawned 22 confirmed tornadoes including several F3 and two F4 twisters. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 --Littl...

The original database describes this as: Title: tornado destroyed home in OK Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 --Little remains of a tornado-destroyed home other tha... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A workman with a tree removal service feeds several of the many hundreds of limbs removed from trees damaged by a tornadothat his crew removed from this area. On May 10, there were 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck in the eastern half of the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A workman wi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado recovery in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A workman with a tree removal service feeds several of the m... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Members of a county/state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team record information at one of the many homes they visited. Members include (left to right) Anthony Drew with the U. S. Small Business Administration; the Pottawatomie County Emergency Manager; Darrin Dutton, a FEMA mitigation specialist; Amber Murpy with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management and John Nelson, and John Nelson, a FEMA individual assistance officer. Three teams are assessing damages and losses in counties in the eastern half of the state that were struck by 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Members of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- Members of a county/state/federal Prel... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A shell is all that remains of a home destroyed by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes trhat struck the state on May 10. These storms produced the fouth largest single-day outbreak in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A shel...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A shell is all that remains of a home destroyed by one o... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Tornado-force winds stripped this brick veneer completely from the side of a home. There were a number of F3 and two F4 twisters spawned by storms that produced 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Torn...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- Tornado-force winds stripped this brick veneer complet... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Specialists David Burns (left) and Bert Sweeney, using GPS technology, record the position of a series of tornado-broken power poles during a Preliminary Damage Assessment. Several teams made up of local, county, state and federal officials are looking at damages caused to public infrastructure in the eastern half of the state struck by 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- FEMA Public A...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Assistance Specialists in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Specialists David Bu... More

Tornado - Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Lindsay, OK, June 7,2010 Brad Craine, FEMA Public affairs officer meets with Charles Jones, KBLP radio President and radio personality in Lindsay, OK. Craine participated in a radio talk show informing the listening audience about programs that FEMA are providing to residents affected by the recent tornadoes. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Lindsay, OK, June 7,2010 Br...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Public Affairs officer meets with media in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/07/2010 Caption: Lindsay, Okla. , June 7, 2010 -- Lindsay, OK, June 7,2010 Brad Cr... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --FEMA's CR (community relations) team reviews their assignments for the day in the filed. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --FEMA's CR (community ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Community Relations team in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/10/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 10, 2010 --FEMA's CR (community relations) team revi... More

Tornado - Slaughterville, Okla. , June 2, 2010 -- Mobile homes in the Prairie Creek Village mobile home community shows the damage caused by tornadoes that ripped through central Oklahoma in early May. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents whose homes were damaged. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Slaughterville, Okla. , June 2, 2010 -- Mobile homes in the...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma Tornado damage Production Date: 06/02/2010 Caption: Slaughterville, Okla. , June 2, 2010 -- Mobile homes in the Prairie Creek Village mobile home com... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A home is severely affected by one of 22 tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. The state's fourth largest single-day outbreak occurred when severe storms produced these twisters. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A home is sev...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- A home is severely affected by one of 22 tornadoes that swept t... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Clean up from the May 10th tornadoes is underway in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Clean up from the May 10th to...

The original database describes this as: Title: Cleaning up after the Oklahoma Tornadoes Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Clean up from the May 10th tornadoes is underway i... More

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City repairs the side of his mobile home after a tornado-driven winds ripped the siding off his home. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged mobile home being repaired in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A resident of Oklahoma City... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- The remains of an street sign in Harrah, OK. Tornadoes ripped through central Oklahoma in early May 2010. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- The remains of an street sig...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma Tornado damage, twisted street sign Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- The remains of an street sign in Harrah, OK. ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A late model automobile is among the casualties of one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the state on May 10. This series of tornadoes is the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A la...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/14/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 14, 2010 -- A late model automobile is among the casualties of one... More

Tornado - Pink, Okla. , May 29, 2010 --Debris from the tornadoes sits in front of a home in Pink, OK. Tornadoes ripped through central Oklahoma destroying homes, business and utility poles and left several people dead. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to provide assistance to residents affected by the storm. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Pink, Okla. , May 29, 2010 --Debris from the tornadoes sits ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris from Oklahoma Tornadoes Production Date: 05/29/2010 Caption: Pink, Okla. , May 29, 2010 --Debris from the tornadoes sits in front of a home in Pink, OK.... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Ron Crow (left) - a FEMA public assistance officer and federal official on a Preliminary Damage Assessment team - and Ken Collie - representing the city of Moore Public School System on the team - assess damages to one of a school's rooftop skylights caused by hail from a severe storm that struck the area on May 10. Public properties in the eastern half of the state experienced damages from 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Ron Crow (left...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damage to municipal building skylights in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/26/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 -- Ron Crow (left) - a FEMA public assistan... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner, assisted by two volunteers, rolls out FEMA emergency roof tarps to prevent water from entering his home through a roof damaged by tornadic winds. On May 10, severe storms spawned 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 twisters - over the eastern half of the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary roof repair in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner, assisted by two volunteers, rolls out FEM... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- FEMA representatives are filmed by a local TV station in Harrah, OK while doing outreach in areas affected by tornadoes that ripped through the area in early May. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- FEMA representatives are fil...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media coverage of FEMA at an Oklahoma Tornado damage site Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- FEMA representatives are filmed ... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer repairs a roof that was damaged by tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma in early May 2010. FEMA is working with local, state, private and federal agencies and businesses to help individuals and business with their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer repairs a roof tha...

The original database describes this as: Title: Roofer working on a home in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer repairs a roof that was damaged by tornadoe... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- A kiosk containing important information dealing with severe weather greets visitors at the Moore City Hall. Being prepared for impending severe weather situations, including the construction of home safe rooms and installation of storm shelters, saved many lives during the May 10 outbreak of 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the eastern half of the state. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- A kiosk contai...

The original database describes this as: Title: Storm information display stand in OK Production Date: 05/25/2010 Caption: Moore, Okla. , May 25, 2010 -- A kiosk containing important information dealing with... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA Public Affairs officer, is interviewed by a local TV station in Harrah, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA Public ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media coverage of FEMA at an Oklahoma Tornado damage site Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Brad Craine, a FEMA Public Affa... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Okmulgee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 -- Two homes, one completely destroyed and another severely damaged, were struck by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. The storms that hit the state produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Okmulgee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 -- Two ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/16/2010 Caption: Okmulgee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 -- Two homes, one completely destroyed and another severe... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist and Louis Northrup, Oklahoma Emergency Management representative talk to a resident whose home was damaged in Shawnee, OK. Higgins and Northrup are going into communities that may have sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma and contacting residents to let them know about programs that they may be eligible for. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State workers in the field to provide information to Tornado Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a F... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of Boy Scout Troop 189 in Harrah provide volunteer labor and assist a homeowner with the removal of vegetative and house debris from a homestead severely damaged by one of 22 tornadoes on May 10. These confirmed twisters - including several F3 and two F4 funnels - added up to the fourth largest single-day outbreak in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of Bo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Boy Scout Troop 189 Volunteers working in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of Boy Scout Troop 189 in Harra... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A backhoe provides the last push needed to topple a tornado-damaged tree in a home's front yard. Storms imbedded with 22 confirmed tornadoes produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's history on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado recovery in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A backhoe provides the last push needed to toppl... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Two homes in a suburb of the city are severely damaged by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes on May 10. The severe storms that struck the eastern half of the state produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak in Oklahoma's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Two ...

The original database describes this as: Title: storm damaged oklahoma homes Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Two homes in a suburb of the city are severely damag... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- All that remains of a country farmstead is a solitary saferoom that helped save the lives of this family. Twenty-two powerful tornadoes - including two F4s - struck the central and eastern areas of the state on Monday, May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- All that rem...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- All that remains of a country farmstead is a solitary saferoom... More

Tornado - Pryor, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team made up of (from left) a county emergency manager, FEMA individual assistance officer, U. S. Small Business Administration loss verifier and State of Oklahoma individual assistance officer confirm that all damage they assessed is the same. Three teams are conducting PDAs in counties affected by the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Tornado - Pryor, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessme...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) Team in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Pryor, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- A Preliminary Damage Assessment (... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- This is the remains of an house in Harrah, OK after tornadoes ripped through central Oklahoma in early May 2010. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- This is the remains of an ho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Oklahoma Tornado damage, debris Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- This is the remains of an house in Harrah, OK after tornad... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A trailer is being loaded with the remnants of a family's storage building, destroyed by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the eastern half of the state on May 10. There were several F3 and two F4 tornadoes imbedded in the storms that produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak of tornadoes in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A trailer is...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado recovery in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A trailer is being loaded with the remnants of a family's st... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer replaces a roof that was damaged by tornadoes in early May, 2010. FEMA is working with local, state, private and federal agencies and businesses to help individuals and business with their recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer replaces a roof th...

The original database describes this as: Title: Roofer working on a home in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/22/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , June 22, 2010 -- A roofer replaces a roof that was damaged by tornado... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist and Louis Northrup, Oklahoma Emergency Management representative note the address of a home in Shawnee, OK that sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State workers in the field in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relation... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Public Assistance Director Kathleen Shingledecker (standing) briefs city and county agency officials on the Preliminary Damage Assessment process that will determine the extent of damages caused to their respective areas by tornadoes that swept the area on May 10. The gathered information will be used to determine if a request for a Federal Public Assistance declaration for damages caused to public infrastructure by 22 confirmed tornadoes is warranted. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Oklaho...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment team briefing in OK Production Date: 05/24/2010 Caption: Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 24, 2010 -- Oklahoma Office of Emergency Mana... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Cleveland County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Workmen are dismantling a 300 foot tall transmission tower, lying twisted on the ground and resembling a wild roller coaster ride, felled by a toenado that struck the county on May 10. Twenty-two confirmed tornadoes swept the eastesn half of the state that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Cleveland County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Wor...

The original database describes this as: Title: Damaged transmission tower in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Cleveland County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- Workmen are dismantling a 300 foot tall t... More

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA community relations specialist and Louis Northrup, Oklahoma Emergency Management representative plan their route for their outreach in Shawnee, OK. They are going into communities that may have sustained damage during the storms that spawned tornadoes through central Oklahoma. FEMA and local, state and other federal agencies are working together to provide assistance to residents and businesses affected by the storms. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a FEMA comm...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and State workers in the field to provide information to Tornado Production Date: 06/08/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , June 8, 2010 -- Howard Higgins, a F... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A construction worker cleans the ground where a gas station is being rebuilt after a tornado-driven winds destroyed the structure. FEMA is working with local, state and other Federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes which hit the state in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A construction worker clean...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damaged gas station being repaired in Oklahoma Production Date: 06/12/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , June 12, 2010 -- A construction worker cleans the g... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales, a FEMA community relations employee in Harris, OK talks with a resident about the application process. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales,...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA community relations worker speaking with a resident in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 -- Alexandro Martinez-Go... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner with damages caused by one of the 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the state on May 10 is interviewed by Amber Murphy (center) with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management and John Nelson, a FEMA individual assistance officer. They are members of one of three Preliminary Damage Assessment teams working in the eastern half of the state that experienced damaged and losses. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA and state workers speak with a resident in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/12/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 12, 2010 -- A homeowner with dam... More

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO talks to a reporter about FEMA's role in assisting the State of Oklahoma at a Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) in Norman, OK. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to individuals who were affected by recent tornadoes in Oklahoma. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO talks t...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA FCO speaks with a reporter in Oklahoma about recent Tornadoes Production Date: 05/28/2010 Caption: Norman, Okla. , May 28, 2010 --Greg Eaton, FEMA FCO ta... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottowatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A mangled fence leads up to a home and its outbuildings that were severely damaged by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept across the eastern half of the state on May 10. This outbreak - the fourth largest in Oklahoma's history - spawned several F3 and two F4 twisters. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottowatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Pottowatomie County, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A mangled fence leads up to a home and its outbuil... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylight streams into an industrial building down its entire 400 foot length where tornadic winds damaged the wall and ceiling. On May 10, storms sweeping across the eastern half of the state produced 22 confirmed tornadoes. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylig...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/17/2010 Caption: Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 -- Daylight streams into an industrial building down its en... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --TV crews follow FEMA community relation employees as they talk with residents of Harrah, OK who were affected by the tornadoes in early May 2010. FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --TV crews follow FEMA communit...

The original database describes this as: Title: Media coverage of FEMA working in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --TV crews follow FEMA community relation employee... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A country home is destroyed by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the eastern half of Oklahoma on May 10. There were several F3 and two F4 tornadoes spawned by the outbreak. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A country h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado damage in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Tecumseh, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A country home is destroyed by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of a state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) team - (second from left to right) Susie Carter with the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management; FEMA Mitigation Specialist Alex Hall; U. S. Small Business Administration loss verifier Ron Moss and FEMA Individual Assistance Officer JaNae Sullivan - listen as a homeowner describes the damages his home sustained from one of 22 tornadoes that struck the state on May 10. Three PDA teams are documenting damages and losses throughout the eastern half of Oklahoma. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of a ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preliminary Damage Assessment team in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/15/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 -- Members of a state/federal Preliminary Dama... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner greets FEMA Individual Assistance Officer JaNae Sullivan, a member of a county/state/federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team who are documenting the damages in Grant County caused by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes to strike the state on May 10. The outbreak is the fourth largest single-day event in the state's history. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner g...

The original database describes this as: Title: A FEMA Individual Assistance officer with a homeowner in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/18/2010 Caption: Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 -- A homeowner greets FEMA ... More

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Michlann Ooten, an Oklahoma Emergency Management Public Affairs representative talks with Alexandro Martinez-Gonzales, (middle) and Chris Benson, FEMA community relations employees FEMA is working with local, state and federal agencies to assist residents affected by the tornadoes that hit Oklahoma in early May 2010. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Michlann Ooten, an Oklahoma E...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster officials in the field in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/30/2010 Caption: Harrah, Okla. , May 30, 2010 --Michlann Ooten, an Oklahoma Emergency Managemen... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- A high tension line tower, once 140 feet tall, lies collapsed on the ground, a victim of tornadic winds that ripped the area on May 10. Thousands of Oklahomans in the easrern half of the state lost electrical service when 22 confirmed tornadoes - including several F3 and two F4 twisters - struck that day. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: A damaged high tension line tower in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/20/2010 Caption: Pottawatomie County, Okla. , May 20, 2010 -- A high tension line tower, once... More

Mayflower, AR, May 4, 2014 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson (right) meets with former President Bill Clinton (left) on the property of disaster survivors Judy and Robert Garrett on Plantation Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas, after Mayflower was struck by an EF-4 tornado on April 27. FEMA assists individuals and supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA

Mayflower, AR, May 4, 2014 – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-04 10:05:56 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Mardorf City/State: Mayflower, AR Disasters: Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (D... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Clinton, AR, March 5, 2008 -– A FEMA Community Relations team surveys tornado damage in Clinton. The storm shelter in the foreground was built by the resident’s grandfather in 1925 and has been used before. A family of four survived the Feb. 5 tornado, but their home was destroyed. Charles S. Powell/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Clinton, AR, March 5, 2008 -┬...

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

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 - Queens, N. Y. , November 3, 2010 -- FEMA Public Assistance Coordinator Doug Westermann explains the recovery process to members of the NYC Parks and Recreation Department. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that blew through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

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

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 Public Assistance ... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr discusses strategy with Larry O'Reilly and Theo Joseph of FEMA following the Applicant Brief held at New York City's OEM. FEMA is mobilized in the effort to repair the damage sustained by the tornadoes and severe winds that swept through the New York City area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA FC...

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 -- FEMA FCO Phillip Parr... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA officials make sure everything is in order with New York State officials after the Applicant Briefing held at the New York City OEM. FEMA is aiding in the recovery from the damage caused by the tornadoes and hurricane force winds that blew through the New York area on September 16, 2010. Jaime DeMarco/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Brooklyn, N. Y. , October 27, 2010 -- FEMA of...

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 -- FEMA officials make s... More

Flooding ^ Tornado ^ Winter Storm - Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -- Libby Turner, former federal coordinating officer (on screen) receives the Administrator's Exemplary Emergency Manager Award for her exceptional service on disasters DR 1961, DR 1980 and DR 4012 as some of her Missouri FEMA team look on via video teleconference in Columbia, Mo. Turner led the Missouri FEMA effort during the snow, flood and tornadoes that struck the state in 2011. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding ^ Tornado ^ Winter Storm - Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2011 Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrators Award Ceremonies Production Date: 10/20/2011 Caption: Columbia, Mo. , October 20, 2011 -- Libby Turner,... More

Tornado - Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FCO (Federal Coordinating Officer DR-1971-AL), shares a laugh with local residents during a meeting at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center in Rainsville. Three tornadoes destroyed a large portion of Rainsville on April 27th. Currently the FEMA ESF#14 team is working closely with Rainsville to rebuild the community to be better and stronger than before. FEMA Photo/Ruth Kennedy

Tornado - Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FC...

The original database describes this as: Title: Building the Future Together Production Date: 08/22/2011 Caption: Rainsville, Ala. , August 22, 2011 - Albie Lewis, Deputy FCO (Federal Coordinating Officer D... More

Joplin, MO, May 21, 2014 -- A quote from a survivor of the 2011 Joplin tornado is on a memorial stone at the Butterfly Garden located at Cunningham Park. The memorial was dedicated on the third anniversary of the F5 Joplin tornado. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA)

Joplin, MO, May 21, 2014 -- A quote from a survivor of the 2011 Joplin...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-21 15:21:51 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Joplin, Missouri Keywords: anniversary ^ DR1980 ^ Joplin ^ Missouri ^ Recovery D... More

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 2007 -- Jim Sherwood, an hydrologist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) marks flood waterline on a local barbershop entrance in the center of town.The bronze plaque on the store owners entrance is a historical marker indicating the level of the 1981 flood. The USGS marks flood water levels around the town, especially close to the stream. John Ficara/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Carey, Ohio, September 12, 20...

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

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 9, 2007 -- FEMA workers setting up a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center. These campers are self contained and include satellite up links and other forms of mobile communications. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes] Ada, OK, August 9, 2007 -- FE...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Austin, TX, July 10, 2007 -- With 4 flood gates open on Mansfield Dam Lake Austin has become a raging torrent. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Lake Austin, TX, July 10, 200...

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

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), Logistics Specialist Dexter Spalding and IT Telecom Manager Thomas Crane prepare telephones for distribution. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning on March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field Office (JFO), equipment and supplies are being assembled for FEMA and State disaster workers. A Federal Disaster Declaration was signed April 23 for 27 Georgia Counties as result of severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds beginning March 26. FEMA and State workers will report to this location for equipment and assignment. George Armstrong/ FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparing for FEMA Deployment to Georgia Production Date: 04/26/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , April 26, 2009 -- At the soon-to-be-opened FEMA/State Joint Field ... More

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