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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Reedsburg, WI, June 18, 2008-- Va'Shard Chandler, one of FEMA's Mobile Disaster Recovery Center operators, explains how FEMA's "on call" satellite receiving systems can run 23 phone lines, 20 computers, and a fax line to Michael Morgan. Morgan, Wisconsin's Secretary of Administration, toured the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Reedsburg, WI. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Reedsburg, WI, June 18, 2008-...

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

Walworth, Wisconsin, June 21, 2008-- Lt. Kevin Williams of the Walworth County Sheriff's Office briefs a FEMA Preliminary Disaster Assistant team on the damage caused by flooding in his county. The FEMA team listens intently prior to touring the county to determine if Walworth County qualifies for disaster aid. FEMA/Walt Jennings

Walworth, Wisconsin, June 21, 2008-- Lt. Kevin Williams of the Walwort...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Portage, WI, June 26, 2008-- FEMA opened 12 Disaster Recovery Centers and 3 Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Motor Homes in Wisconsin in response to severe flooding in the state. Most of the Disaster Recovery Centers were stationed at schools or other municipal buildings, while the three Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers moved around to various locations where they were needed. Walt Jennings/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Portage, WI, June 26, 2008-- ...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Portage, WI, June 26, 2008 -- A FEMA Mobile Disaster Assistance Truck is parked next to the Red Cross Disaster assistance truck. FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers have a close working relationship with the American Red Cross and their staff in providing services to people in disasters. Walt Jennings/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Portage, WI, June 26, 2008 --...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, July 2, 2008-- Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph Diemont meets with (R to L) FEMA Law Enforcement Advisor Rick Dinse, Wisconsin Army Adjutant Brigadier General Donald Dunbar, Wisconsin Administrator of Emergency Management Johnnie Smith, and Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer Justo Hernandez. Walt Jennings/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Madison, WI, July 2, 2008-- F...

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

Columbus, WI, July 2, 2008 -- FEMA's Law Enforcement Advisor Rick Dinse confers with Disaster Recovery Center lead Richard Garrior regarding security issues at the Columbus DRC. Dinse toured several FEMA sites to discuss existing and potential security issues. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Columbus, WI, July 2, 2008 -- FEMA's Law Enforcement Advisor Rick Din...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Plain, Wisconsin, July 11, 2008 -- Aerial of a truck caught in muddy flood waters in Wisconsin. Heavy rains in early June caused wide spread flooding in central and southern Wisconsin. Thousands of homes and business's were flooded and many roads were closed, while some roads were washed out completely. FEMA Photo/Walt Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Plain, Wisconsin, July 11, 20...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 11, 2008 -- Four weeks after heavy rains fell on Central and Southern Wisconsin, many homes are still under water. One housing area in Spring Green has 32 homes that remain inaccessible to their owners. FEMA Photo/Walt Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July 12, 2008 -- Heavy rains in Central and Southern Wisconsin caused wide spread flooding and many road closures. In some areas, local residents were required to drive many miles out of their way to get to town or in the case of farmers, to the other side of their property. FEMA Photo/Walt Jennings

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Spring Green, Wisconsin, July...

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

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electric service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electric company. The speedy repair of old electrical infrastructure in the New York City area has frustrated residents and business people in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Hopatcong, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- High winds caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, blew down many trees in Sussex County. Hopatcong was hit especially hard with many trees falling on the roofs of homes causing major structural damage. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Hopatcong, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- High winds caused by Hurricane Sandy...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Hopatcong, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A large American flag flies in the midst of more than 100 residences burned in the Breezy Point community of the Rockaways adjacent to New York City. A gas leak that occurred during the height of Hurricane Sandy erupted into a firestorm that was difficult for fire fighters to control. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A large American flag flies in the...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Electrical wiring problems spark fires. When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey on the night of October 28, 2012, her high winds caused sparking in electrical wires in this home that resulted in a fire. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- Electrical wiring problems spark fi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

NY, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Damaged items sit outside a home in the Rockaways area of New York. Thousands of homes along with East Coast experienced water and wind damage from Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

NY, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Damaged items sit outside a home in the Roc...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hu... More

South Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Debris removal operations continue in South Seaford after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

South Seaford, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- Debris removal operations continu...

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

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Hawthorne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Passaic County the night of Oct. 29, 2012, she uprooted many trees. Some trees fell on houses, nearly destroying them, and causing a death in one home. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Hawthorne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Hawthorne, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Debris in the Rockaway area of New York City remains on a street. State and federal personnel from many agencies have pitched in to help remove the debris. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Debris in the Rockaway area of New Yor...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees go door to door talking to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. On a daily basis, FEMA team members talk to individual residents to answer questions, share information, and to encourage those who have not registered for assistance to apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Corps youth are group of 1,600 service corps members within AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps whose purpose is solely devoted to preparedness, response, and recovery in a disaster. There are currently over 400 FEMA Corps youth in the New York area, including those in the Disaster Recovery Center at the Hockey Rink on Magnolia Blvd in Long Beach. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Corps youth are group of 1,600 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Rising storm water caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, damaged furnaces, water heaters, carpeting, furniture, drywall, and many other items, including the iconic Mickey Mouse, in the Long Beach area of New York. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Rising storm water caused by Hurric...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist go door to door talking to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. On a daily basis, FEMA team members talk to individual residents to answer questions, share information, and to encourage those who have not registered for assistance to apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations special...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding... More

N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Rising water as high as four feet in the interior areas of homes in the Oceanside area of the New York flooded homes, ruining furniture, carpeting, and drywall. If not removed, the wet items attracts unhealthy mold, so residents had to remove the water soaked items from their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA

N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Rising water as high as four feet in the interi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ^ Hurri... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy passed over Midland Beach on Staten island on Oct. 29, 2012, it brought both high winds and sea water as high as 9 feet above normal. Once the high water soaked the furniture, doors, etc., those items became warped and unusable. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy passed over...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey, the night of October 28, 2012, her winds caused this business's windows to blow out. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy blew through B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy moved ashore in the New Jersey and New York area, high tide and a full moon caused tides to rise six feet above normal, moving cars in the Breezy Point area of New York City like they were pieces of driftwood. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy moved ashore...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-10-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Thousands of coastal residents are still without power after Hurricane Sandy made landfall the night of Oct. 29, 2012. While LIPA has restored power to tens of thousands of homes, those homes along the coast were the hardest hit, and restoring power to them is a time consuming project. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Thousands of coastal residents are s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose to the cause and donated bags full of clothing to the survivors who now had very little. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Residents of the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways in New York City, hang flags at their residents in the aftermath of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy that roared through their community on Oct. 29, 2012. Homeowners who did not sustain serious damage were soon at work repairing and re-painting their residences. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Residents of the Breezy Point area...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Kinnelon, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of October 29, 1012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Kinnelon lost the roof on his garage and part of his house when a large tree was blown over onto his roof. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Kinnelon, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Kinnelon, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floodi... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Volunteers turned out by the hundreds to help with the clean up of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Team Rubicon, a California-based organization of former U.S. military personnel from all over the U.S. also volunteered their time and expertise in helping people in need. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Volunteers turned out by the hundreds ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Flooding as high as four-feet in the interior areas of Oceanside in the New York area flooded homes ruining furniture, carpeting, and drywall. If not removed, the wet furniture and drywall, etc., attracts unhealthy mold, so residents must remove the water soaked items from their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Flooding as high as four-feet in...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Many homes along the coastal areas of New York suffered severe damage when Hurricane Sandy came ashore Oct. 29, 2012. Many homes, like the one in this photo have only a few walls remaining, while others were completely destroyed. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Many homes along the coastal area...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Victory Gardens, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared through Morris County in northern New Jersey the night of October 29, 1012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. This homeowner in Victory Gardens was one of the fortunate ones as the large tree that landed on his house caused only minor damage. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Victory Gardens, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy Roared th...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Victory Gardens, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy, many homes of the survivors are without basic life needs such as water, food, and warm clothing, and FEMA along with other national, state, and local agencies set up Disaster Recovery Centers to provide these basic necessities. This center, at the hockey rink on Magnolia Blvd in Long Beach is one such center. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Due to the destruction caused by Hu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy blew through Belleville, New Jersey on the night of Oct. 28, 2012, her high winds caused sparking in electrical wires in this home that resulted in a fire. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 27, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy blew through B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy struck the New York City area on October 29, 2012, it knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of residents. At local disaster recovery centers set-up around the city, FEMA has set up cell phone charging stations so residents could charge their phones, allowing them to talk to friends and loved ones, as well as conduct business. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy struck the Ne...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel throughout New York to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel thr...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel to residents in New York who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) purchased up to 12 million gallons of unleaded fuel and up to 10 million gallons of diesel fuel for distribution in areas impacted by the storm to supplement ongoing private sector efforts. Photo By Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel to ...

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

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- The U.S. Navy Seabees are one example of how our military contributes in a time of need as they responded with personnel and equipment to help in the clean up of debris caused by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- The U.S. Navy Seabees are one ex...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Residents of the Borough of Brooklyn in New York City apply for assistance at FEMA's Red Hook Disaster Recovery Center. Hurricane Sandy displaced many citizens of the city of New York, and FEMA provides cash and other assistance to these survivors. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Residents of the Borough of Broo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel in New York to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel in ...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Rising water and high winds caused flooding in thousands of homes and even raised some homes off of their foundations. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Rising water and high winds caus...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Little Ferry, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Bergen County, Oct. 29, 2012, she damaged many homes and businesses. Manufactured homes were hit especially hard, and some did not survive the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Little Ferry, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared throu...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Little Ferry, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Fl... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Rising flood waters in the Midway Beach area of Staten Island in New York caused hundreds of homes to have flooded basements, and anywhere from a foot to 6 ft of water in their homes, and when water recedes, water soaked building materials must be removed before mold has a chance to grow. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Rising flood waters in the Midwa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employees discuss the restoration of electric service in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn with employees of NYC's Con Edison electric company. The repair of old electrical infrastructure in the New York City area has frustrated residents and business people in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations employ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Byram, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- High winds caused by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012, blew down many trees in Sussex County. Byram was hit especially hard with many trees falling on the roofs of homes causing major structural damage. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Byram, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- High winds caused by Hurricane Sandy on ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Byram, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ... More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through New Jersey the night of October 28, 2012, she blew down many trees. Some houses in Belleville, New Jersey, suffered severe damage from falling trees. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types:... More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Warren County in northern New Jersey the night of Oct. 29, 2012, her strong winds blew many trees down, and some landed on homes. These homeowners were fortunate that they were not home when a tree landed on their home during the storm. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared through Warr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- The American Red Cross is known for providing various types of assistance to people around the world. In the New York area, they are providing food, blankets, housing, and meals on wheels to people who are unable to cook or get to a food source. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- The American Red Cross is known for...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team membe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 --FEMA Community Relations (CR) team member...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurri... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A damaged home in Staten Island from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is providing assistance to affected individuals and communities in New York. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A damaged home in Staten Island ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Water levels as a result of Hurricane Sandy rose as high as eight feet in this home on Staten Island, New York, ruining carpeting, furniture, the furnace, washer and dryer, and numerous other household and personal items. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Water levels as a result of Hurri...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA, in cooperation with the City of New York Department of Consumer Affairs, join as partners in their quest to assist the surviv orsof Hurricane Sandy. FEMA and the City of New York help survivors get back into their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA

New York City, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA, in cooperation with the Ci...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Strong winds and big trees cause headaches for homeowners. Big trees next to houses do not mix well when high winds prevail, as this house in Warren County, New Jersey found out. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Strong winds and big trees cause headach...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flooding ... More

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey the night of Oct. 28, 2012, she brought heavy rain that caused the Passaic River to overflow her banks. Many homes and businesses near the river had as much as 6 ft of destructive water in their buildings. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Belleville, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Belleville, NJ Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floo... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- New York Boy Scouts helped bring food and clothing into the Disaster Assistance Center located in Midland Beach on Staten Island. Many residents in the area lost all of their food and clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes on Oct. 29, 2012. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- New York Boy Scouts helped bring...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New Jersey on October 28, 2012, high winds caused a multitude of damage. This farm in Alpha lost its roof. Walt Jennings/FEM

Alpha, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy roared across New ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Alpha, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the Midway Beach area of Staten Island on the night of Oct. 29, she brought rising water and high winds. Some winds toppled trees, while other trees were blown into buildings, essentially destroying them. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- In the Rockaway area of New York City, Customs and Boarder Patrol agents unload food at a Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- In the Rockaway area of New York City,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach on Staten Island, N.Y., lost all of their clothing when Hurricane Sandy pushed waters as high as 9 feet over the beach and into their homes Oct. 29, 2012. Nearby residents rose to the cause and donated bags full of clothing to the survivors who now had very little. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Many residents of Midland Beach ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ F... More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --Team Rubicon, a group of former U.S. military soldiers, have volunteered to help survivors of Hurricane Sandy clean up debris from the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --Team Rubicon, a group of former U.S. mi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Floodi... More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfall on Oct. 29, 2012, it brought winds exceeding 60 mph that toppled trees, and ripped shingles off of roofs resulting in tarps being placed on roofs to keep rain water out before the roofs can be replaced. Walt Jennings/FEMA

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- When Hurricane Sandy made landfall o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ Storm ^ Home ^ Recovery ^ Disaster ^ Flood... More

Storm surge moves vehicles in New York

Storm surge moves vehicles in New York

When sub-tropical storm Sandy moved ashore in the New Jersey and New York area, high tide and a full moon caused tides to rise six feet above normal, moving cars in the Breezy Point area of New York City like t... More

FEMA community relations workers talk to Breezy Point

FEMA community relations workers talk to Breezy Point

FEMA community relations workers talk to Breezy Point residents in the Rockaways area near New York City who are in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical tropical storm Sand... More

Residents of homes that burned during sub-tropical storm Sandy receive advice from FEMA community relations workers

Residents of homes that burned during sub-tropical storm Sandy receive...

FEMA community relations workers talk to residents in the Breezy Point area of the Rockaways near New York City, whose homes were burned as a result of a gas leak during the height of sub-tropical tropical stor... More

FEMA community relations worker canvases New York area affected by sub-tropical storm Sandy

FEMA community relations worker canvases New York area affected by sub...

FEMA community relations worker walks through a neighborhood in the Breezy point area of the the Rockaways near New York City devastated by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy, talking to residents about the vari... More

Homes float in beach area of New York City

Homes float in beach area of New York City

Rising waters and high winds from Sub-tropical storm Sandy caused some homes in the Rockaway beach area of New York to literally float off of their foundations. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)

A community relations worker talks to a resident in

A community relations worker talks to a resident in

A community relations worker talks to a resident in the Breezy point area of the the Rockaways near New York City whose basement was flooded by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy. FEMA community relations worke... More

New York residents sort through belongings in aftermath of sub-tropical storm Sandy

New York residents sort through belongings in aftermath of sub-tropica...

FEMA community relations workers talk to residents in the Breezy point area of the Rockaways near New York City devastated by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy, about the various ways FEMA is in their community... More

FEMA community relations worker in Breezy Point, N.Y.

FEMA community relations worker in Breezy Point, N.Y.

FEMA community relations worker walks through a neighborhood in the Breezy point area of the the Rockaways near New York City devastated by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy, talking to residents about the vari... More

A large American flag flies in the midst of more than

A large American flag flies in the midst of more than

A large American flag flies in the midst of more than 100 residences burned in the Breezy Point community of the Rockaways adjacent to New York City. A gas leak that occurred during the height of sub-tropical s... More

Gas shortage in New York City area has residents fuming

Gas shortage in New York City area has residents fuming

Damage to the docks where ships and barges carrying gasoline and diesel fuel tie up, coupled with power outages at gas stations, caused severe shortages of fuel for New York City residents in the aftermath of s... More

FEMA Corps youth assist in sub-tropical storm Sandy relief efforts

FEMA Corps youth assist in sub-tropical storm Sandy relief efforts

FEMA Corps is a group of young people devoted to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. By joining the FEMA Corps these youth have an opportunity to expand their education and economic opportunity while... More

Subtropical storm Sandy aftermath leaves New York City residents with gas rationing

Subtropical storm Sandy aftermath leaves New York City residents with ...

When subtropical storm Sandy made landfall along the New York and New Jersey coast on Oct. 29, no one thought the storm would result in a fuel shortage for residents of New York. But as residents soon learned,... More

Craig Fugate, administrator for the Federal Emergency

Craig Fugate, administrator for the Federal Emergency

Craig Fugate, administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, spoke to the press after touring the area of burned homes in Breezy Point, N.Y. Fugate told reporters that his agency was in New York to ... More

Homes on Staten Island area of New York devastated by sub-tropical storm Sandy

Homes on Staten Island area of New York devastated by sub-tropical sto...

Many homes along the coastal areas of New York suffered severe damage when sub-tropical storm Sandy came ashore Oct. 29. Many homes, like the one in this photo have only a few walls remaining, while others were... More

FEMA disaster relief centers are busy in New York area

FEMA disaster relief centers are busy in New York area

FEMA's disaster relief centers in the New York city area have been busy assisting survivors of sub-tropical storm Sandy to obtain relief funds for housing, meals, and transportation expenses. FEMA disaster reli... More

FEMA Community Relations worker explains FEMA aid to survivor of sub-tropical storm Sandy

FEMA Community Relations worker explains FEMA aid to survivor of sub-t...

A community relations worker talks to a survivor of sub-tropical storm Sandy at FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center on Coney Island, New York. Survivors of the storm are eligible to apply for federal aid thru thes... More

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Coney Island helps thousands of residents apply for federal aid

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at Coney Island helps thousands of resid...

A community relations worker talks to a Staten Island resident whose residence was damaged by sub-tropical storm Sandy, at FEMA's Coney Island Disaster Recovery Center. FEMA community relations workers talk to... More

FEMA Community Relations workers discuss ways to obtain

FEMA Community Relations workers discuss ways to obtain

FEMA Community Relations workers discuss ways to obtain disaster assistance following Sub-tropical Storm Sandy. FEMA is part of a disaster response team in New York that includes local, state and other federal ... More

Residual storm waters hamper recovery efforts in New York area

Residual storm waters hamper recovery efforts in New York area

Heavy flooding from subtropical storm Sandy continues to hamper federal, state, and local relief efforts several days after the storm devastated the coastal areas of New Jersey and New York, with many residents... More

Team Rubicon assists in the dirty clean of the results of superstorm Sandy

Team Rubicon assists in the dirty clean of the results of superstorm S...

Volunteers turned out by the hundreds to help with the clean up of debris in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, including some 20 members of Team Rubicon, a California-based organization of former U.S. military... More

A FEMA community relations worker talks to a homeless

A FEMA community relations worker talks to a homeless

A FEMA community relations worker talks to a homeless woman in the Rockaways area near New York City who is in need of local and federal aid as a result of damage caused by sub-tropical tropical storm Sandy. F... More

Interagency assistance center opens in Rockaway area

Interagency assistance center opens in Rockaway area

Interagency assistance center opens in Rockaway area of New York City to provide food, clothing, and advice to survivors. (Walt Jennings/FEMA)

Super Storm Sandy Creates Mountains of Debris in the Northeast

Super Storm Sandy Creates Mountains of Debris in the Northeast

People living in the Northeastern United States are used to nor'easter storms, but Super Storm Sandy was different. Originally billed as a hurricane, Sandy weakened a bit as she worked her way north past the c... More

US Navy Seabees join cleanup effort after Superstorm Sandy comes ashore in the Northeast

US Navy Seabees join cleanup effort after Superstorm Sandy comes ashor...

Members of U.S. Naval Construction Battalion 11 out of Gulfport, Miss., traveled to Staten Island in the New York City area to assist FEMA and other relief organizations in the cleanup effort after Superstorm S... More

New York residents are resilient in the face of adversity

New York residents are resilient in the face of adversity

On Oct. 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall along the coastline of New York State causing widespread devastation to homes and property. The residents of Midway Beach on Staten Island are a close knit comm... More

Superstorm Sandy wrought havoc with buildings on Staten Island

Superstorm Sandy wrought havoc with buildings on Staten Island

When Superstorm Sandy made landfall on the Midway Beach area of Staten Island on the night of Oct. 29, she brought rising water and high winds. Some winds toppled trees, while other trees were blown into build... More

Thousands of homes in Northeast damaged or destroyed by Super Storm Sandy

Thousands of homes in Northeast damaged or destroyed by Super Storm Sa...

When Super Tropical Storm Sandy came ashore the night of Oct. 29, 2012, many residents of New Jersey and New York considered it just another nor'easter, a type of storm they had weathered many times in the past... More

When Superstorm Sandy passed over Midland Beach on

When Superstorm Sandy passed over Midland Beach on

When Superstorm Sandy passed over Midland Beach on Staten island on Oct. 29, 2012, it brought both high winds and sea water as high as 9 feet above normal. Once the high water soaked the furniture, doors, etc.,... More

Mounting piles of debris from Superstorm Sandy requirer hurculean clean up effort

Mounting piles of debris from Superstorm Sandy requirer hurculean clea...

Rising flood waters in the Midway Beach area of Staten Island in New York caused hundreds of homes to have flooded basements, and anywhere from a foot to 6 ft of water in their homes, and when water recedes, wa... More

Houses float off of foundations during Superstorm Sandy

Houses float off of foundations during Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy arrived along New York's coastline as a weakened hurricane, and no one, including the residents of New York and New Jersey anticipated the devastation the storm would cause to their coastal are... More

Storm water rises to epic levels during Superstorm Sandy in New York

Storm water rises to epic levels during Superstorm Sandy in New York

Water levels rose to unimaginable heights on the night of Oct. 29, 2012, when Superstorm Sandy came ashore on Staten Islands Midway Beach in New York. The water level mark on the screen on this 72-inch TV indic... More

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