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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Long Beach, N.Y., July 26, 2013 -- The storm surge from Hurricane Sandy left behind several feet of sand in the streets of Long Beach. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., July 26, 2013 -- The storm surge from Hurricane Sand...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

New York, Oct. 3, 2013 --The Battery Park Underpass was inundated by the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was charged with de-watering the tunnels. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, Oct. 3, 2013 --The Battery Park Underpass was inundated by t...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2013 -- In November 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the city's historic boardwalk. By November 2013, the construction of a stronger and safer boardwalk will be complete. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2013 -- In November 2012, Hurricane Sandy ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Breezy Point, N,Y., August 5, 2013 -- About 350 of the more than 2,800 homes in Breezy Point were completely destroyed by the fires or flood surges caused by Hurricane Sandy. Ten months after Sandy, about 60 percent of the community has returned. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N,Y., August 5, 2013 -- About 350 of the more than 2,800...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

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

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

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

Long Beach, N.Y., July 26, 2013 -- Michigan St. and Ocean View Ave. nine months after Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge left behind several feet of sand in the streets. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., July 26, 2013 -- Michigan St. and Ocean View Ave. ni...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program visited the Young Israel Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior Center. Community Relations (CR) Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. CR Specialist Christine Meissner talked with Sharon Wittenstein about her experience during Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA f... More

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 --FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team from France at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Jessica Steinbeck, International Visitor Coordinator, presents an overview of FEMA. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 --FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Jessic... More

Queens, N.Y., April 24, 2013 --Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) team members discussed flooding and coastal repair issues with members of Long Island's The Nature Conservancy. Hurricane Sandy affected 800 perimeter linear miles of coastline, including inlets, with flooding and erosion. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 24, 2013 --Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Response ^ FEMA ^ NDRF ^ hurricane sandy ^ storm surge ^ FD... More

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Urban Designer Walter Meyer discusses a proposed plan to Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination leadership to redesign some of New York's coastline. Meyer advocates using ecologically-sound solutions to fortify beaches and coastlines in the restoration process following Hurricane Sandy. K.C. Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Urban Designer Walter Meyer discusses a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Coastal ^ Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FDRC ^ NY40... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Boy Scouts led the way as the first boatload of visitors arrived for the Statue of Liberty reopening. Liberty Island sustained heavy damages to infrastructure and facilities from Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 and underwent extensive repairs over the last eight months. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Boy Scouts led the way as the fir...

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

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn (right) welcomed Joseph Nimmich, FEMA's Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery (ORR), to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) for an update on Hurricane Sandy's recovery process, and to update the FEMA staff on new policies and procedures. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ All Hands Meeting ^ NY... More

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 --FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team from France at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Jessica Steinbeck, International Visitor Coordinator, presents an overview of FEMA. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 --FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Jessic... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ HUD ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuildi... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., April 24, 2013 --Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) team members discussed flooding and coastal repair issues with members of Long Island's The Nature Conservancy. Hurricane Sandy affected 800 perimeter linear miles of coastline, including inlets, with flooding and erosion. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 24, 2013 --Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Response ^ FEMA ^ NDRF ^ hurricane sandy ^ storm surge ^ FD... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, signs of life are returning to the burn zone, an area where 135 homes were destroyed by fire. Twenty to 30 homes are in different stages of construction as the neighborhood rebuilds. An NBC news crew sets up for a live broadcast of the evening news with Brian Williams. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- On the one-year anniversary of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ news ^ NBC ^ anniversary ^ breezy point ^ NY408... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Statue of Liberty facilities were damaged during Hurricane Sandy with nearly 75% of the island under water. Repairs are now underway to prepare the island for the July 4th reopening. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

New York, N.Y., November 5, 2013 -- Don Caetano, External Affairs Director-FEMA Region II. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., November 5, 2013 -- Don Caetano, External Affairs Dire...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Categories: Portrait Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Act... More

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Joseph Nimmich, FEMA's Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery (ORR), visited the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) for an update on Hurricane Sandy's recovery process, and to update the FEMA staff on new policies and procedures. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Joseph Nimmich, FEMA's Associate Administ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ All Hands Meeting ^ NY... More

Staten Island, N.Y., June 21, 2013 -- Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro, FEMA NY Federal Coordinating Officer Willie Nunn, Staten Island University Hospital President Anthony Ferreri, and Director of Intergovernmental Relations for NY Senator Charles Schumer's office Nicholas Martin, on a tour of Staten Island University Hospital, discussed ways to improve the infrastructure in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., June 21, 2013 -- Staten Island Borough President ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Hospital ^ FEMA ^ tour ^ FCO ^ staten i... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., April 20, 2013 -- Floyd Bennett Field was one of the sites used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as a staging area for supplies to help survivors of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., April 20, 2013 -- Floyd Bennett Field was one of the s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department, with partial funding from FEMA's Public Assistance program, is constructing a baffle wall in the Rockaways, from Beach 126th Street to Beach 149th Street, to replace the older wall damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Workers place a section of concrete into the steel "H" pilings that were driven to a depth of 25 feet. The baffle wall will end up being four feet above street level. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Belle Harbor, N.Y., May 21, 2013 --The New York City Parks Department,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Belle Harbor, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ PA ^ Public Assistance ^ hu... More

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialist Paulette Hammonds hands out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ Flooding ^ Protect ^ FEMA... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly completed boardwalk for a candlelight ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 ^... More

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Urban Designer Walter Meyer discusses a proposed plan to Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination leadership to redesign some of New York's coastline. Meyer advocates using ecologically-sound solutions to fortify beaches and coastlines in the restoration process following Hurricane Sandy. K.C. Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2013 -- Urban Designer Walter Meyer discusses a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Coastal ^ Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FDRC ^ NY40... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joined the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the kick-off of the 10th Annual National Preparedness Month, a month-long nationwide campaign to promote emergency preparedness and encourage volunteerism. Administrator Fugate spoke with the Port Richmond Community Emergency Response Team. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate j...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ hurricane sa... More

New York, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shaun Donovan, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne and Deputy FCO Willie Nunn met with Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) executives at Bellevue Hospital to discuss repair work taking place in a number of New York City Hospitals damaged during Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Bellevue Hospital FEMA HHC Hurricane Sandy Janet Napolita... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the Russian neighborhood JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. Being a multicultural region, FEMA literature has been printed in 26 different languages. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the R...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Robert Tranter, Hazard Mitigation Assistance Branch Chief, discusses ways to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to people and property. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ emergency management ^ hurricane sandy ^ inter... More

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialist Paulette Hammonds hands out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: FEMA Home Depot Hurricane Sandy NY4085 flooding liter... More

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2013 -- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation received $2.4 million in Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for repairs to the two-mile boardwalk. Work proceeded through the winter to repair the heavily damaged boardwalk to get it ready for the summer season. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2013 -- New York State Office o...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: hurricane sandy Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coa... More

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation will receive $2.4 million in funding, about 90% reimbursement, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for repairs to the 2-mile boardwalk. Work proceeded through the winter to repair the heavily damaged boardwalk at Jones Beach to get it ready for the summer season. The boardwalk officially reopened on Memorial Day weekend. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Jones Beach State Park, NY Keywords: Restoration ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ hurricane sand... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ hurricane sandy ^ clean up ^ Debris r... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Statue of Liberty facilities were damaged during Hurricane Sandy with nearly 75% of the island under water. The passenger dock suffered damage during the storm surge and the auxiliary dock was completely destroyed and will have to be rebuilt. Repairs are now underway to prepare the island for the July 4th reopening. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

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

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

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

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) continue to register Hurricane Sandy survivors as the March 29th deadline for registration approaches. The DRC's offer information on repairing homes and businesses, financial, tax and legal help as well as other state and local advice. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ legal ^ DRC ^ disaster rec... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., March 22, 2013 -- Residents of this Queens neighborhood are rebuilding their homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Contractors are installing flood vents under this house to create permanent openings in the foundation walls that will allow water to move through the foundation of the house freely, thereby reducing water pressure applied to the structure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., March 22, 2013 -- Residents of this Queens neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ br... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, welcomed municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO). They were at the JFO for a briefing on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Off...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ Michael Byrne ^ intern... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly completed boardwalk for a candlelight ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 ^... More

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn (right) welcomed Joseph Nimmich, FEMA's Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery (ORR), to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) for an update on Hurricane Sandy's recovery process, and to update the FEMA staff on new policies and procedures. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 9, 2013 --Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ All Hands Meeting ^ NY... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joined the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the kick-off of the 10th Annual National Preparedness Month, a month-long nationwide campaign to promote emergency preparedness and encourage volunteerism. Port Richmond Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Chief John Tidona showed Administrator Fugate the team's Mobile Command Center. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate j...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ Craig Fugate... More

Queens, N.Y., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA welcomed government officials, from the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, as well as Fellows from the Brookings Institution, to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery procedures for Hurricane Sandy. Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA welcomed government officials, from...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ emergency management ^ hurrica... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --New York Volunteer Agencies met at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to discuss Long Term Recovery Committee issues dealing with housing, funding allocation and the application process, as well as Disaster Case Management in order to better serve affected individuals. The Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination (FDRC) group, along with other Federal, State, City, and Volunteer agencies, reported on the recovery and rebuilding process taking place for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --New York Volunteer Agencies met at the N...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ State ^ City ^ hurricane ... More

Freeport, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2013 --The Bamboo Bar & Grill was one of many businesses on the Nautical Mile severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The business has rebuilt and is now open. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2013 --The Bamboo Bar & Grill was one of man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hur... More

Queens, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2013 -- FEMA hosted Emergency Management Teams from Japan and the Arab League, at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Dan Alexander (left), Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer for Recovery, discusses FEMA's recovery support strategy taking place to rebuild and restore communities damaged in Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2013 -- FEMA hosted Emergency Management Teams ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ strategy ^ Japan ^ hurri... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

"Forest Hills, N.Y., November 13, 2013 -- Jennifer Horney, researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill presenting ""Healthy Community Recovery Indicators: N.Y. Pilot Project"", which is being funded by FEMA. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA"

"Forest Hills, N.Y., November 13, 2013 -- Jennifer Horney, researcher ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-13 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ metrics ^ meeting ^ FDRC ^ NY4085 ^ Jennifer Ho... More

Queens, N.Y., June 14, 2013 -- New York volunteer agencies met at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to discuss Long Term Recovery Committee issues dealing with housing, funding allocation and the application process, as well as Disaster Case Management in order to better serve affected individuals. The Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination (FDRC) group, along with other Federal, State, City, and Volunteer agencies, reported on the recovery and rebuilding process taking place for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., June 14, 2013 -- New York volunteer agencies met at the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ State ^ City ^ hurricane ... More

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation will receive $2.4 million in funding, about 90% reimbursement, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for repairs to the 2-mile boardwalk. Work proceeded through the winter to repair the heavily damaged boardwalk at Jones Beach to get it ready for the summer season. The boardwalk was officially reopened on Memorial Day weekend. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Jones Beach State Park, N.Y., July 1, 2013 -- NY Senators Charles E. S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Jones Beach State Park, NY Keywords: Restoration ^ FEMA ^ beach ^ hurricane sand... More

Queens, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for New York, Willie Nunn, addresses the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff to introduce himself and update the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Offi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ All Hands Meeting ^ NY... More

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Remains of seven homes that burned to the ground and three others that sustained major damage, in the Canals neighborhood of Long Beach. At the height of Hurricane Sandy, firefighters had to walk through chest high flood waters with a hose and portable pump to fight the fire. It took six hours to contain and extinguish the blaze. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Remains of seven homes that burned ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Fire ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Long Beach ^ Canals Di... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) continue to register Hurricane Sandy survivors as the March 29th deadline for registration approaches. The DRC's offer information on repairing homes and businesses, financial, tax and legal help as well as other state and local advice. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Assistance ^ SBA ^ FEMA ^ legal ^ DRC ^ disaster rec... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Trash separated from the debris is put into trucks to be hauled to landfills. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processe...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens... More

New York, N.Y., November 5, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate administers the oath of office to Lieutenant Colonel Jerome Hatfield who will take over as the new Regional Administrator for Region II. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., November 5, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate ad...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ NY ^ Craig Fugate ^ Region II ^ Jerome Hatfield ^ swearing in Disasters: Ne... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., March 22, 2013 -- Residents of this Queens neighborhood are rebuilding their homes after they were damaged by the flood surge of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., March 22, 2013 -- Residents of this Queens neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ reb... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Statue of Liberty facilities were damaged during Hurricane Sandy with nearly 75% of the island under water. Repairs are now underway to prepare the island for the July 4th reopening. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

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

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

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Ken Curtin, Deputy Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator, discusses the different phases of recovery. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ officials ^ emergency management ^ hurricane s... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ Michael Byrne ^ intern... More

Queens, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for New York, Willie Nunn, addresses the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff to introduce himself and update the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Offi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Coasta... More

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell cuts the ribbon to officially reopen the Statue of Liberty after Hurricane Sandy flooded the Island in October 2012. Although the Statue itself was not harmed by the storm, the infrastructure suffered major damage and underwent eight months of repairs. Also attending the ceremony were New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Senator Robert Menedez and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis. The Parks Department is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work the new Flood Elevation Maps into their mitigation. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Liberty Island, N.Y., July 4, 2013 --Secretary of the Interior Sally J...

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

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) participated in Hurricane Preparedness Workshops held at more than 700 Home Depot stores from the Gulf Coast to New England. FEMA Mitigation Specialist Kathia Colon hands out literature that will help homeowners protect their homes from future hurricanes and other disasters. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Coney Island, N.Y., July 27, 2013 --The Federal Emergency Management A...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-27 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Preparedness ^ Flooding ^ Protect ^ FEMA... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Park Owens, FEMA Operations Section Chief, discusses different aspects of the response. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ international visitors ^ Swe... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly completed boardwalk for a candlelight ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 ^... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Midland Beach section of Staten Island, New York. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ USACE ^ hurricane sandy ^ clean up ^ Debris r... More

Ellis Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Hurricane Sandy caused significant damage to the infrastructure of Ellis Island. There is a major cleanup of the flooded areas underway and some power has returned. There is no date yet as to when the Island will be opened to the public. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Ellis Island, N.Y., May 6, 2013 --Hurricane Sandy caused significant d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Ellis Island, NY Keywords: Damage ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ repairs ^ 4085 ^ El... More

"Queens, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2013--The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, New York has been awarded the 2013 DHS Sustainable Practices "Green Dream Team"" Award. The Disaster Response and Recovery team for Hurricane Sandy was honored for their sustainability efforts with Environmental, Energy, and Economic issues. To date, the DR-4085 JFO has saved more than 23 million dollars with Green practices and programs. Seen here is: Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Willie Nunn (second from right) and Deputy FCO John Long (far left) along with senior members of the JFO team. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA"

"Queens, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2013--The Federal Emergency Management Agency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Forest Hills, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Award ^ hurricane sandy ^ NY4085 ^ Willie Nunn... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Commissioner Joseph Bruno, Ad Council CEO Peggy Conlon, and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, together for the kick-off of the 10th Annual National Preparedness Month, a month-long nationwide campaign to promote emergency preparedness and encourage volunteerism. A national ad campaign focusing on educating families and their children on preparing for an emergency was unveiled. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- New York City Office of Emergency...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ hurricane sa... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate stresses the need for families, businesses, and government agencies to have a plan for disasters, at the New York City Office of Emergency Response event for National Preparedness Month. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate s...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Preparedness ^ FEMA ^ CERT ^ hurricane sandy ^ Craig... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate answers questions from the local media about the need for families, businesses, and government agencies to have a plan for disasters, at the New York City Office of Emergency Response event for National Preparedness Month. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Sep. 4, 2013 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: CERT Craig Fugate FEMA Hurricane Sandy preparedness ... More

Bay Shore, N.Y., May 18, 2013 --FEMA Mitigation Outreach Teams are visiting some Lowe's and Home Depot stores in the New York area to offer information on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, repairs and rebuilding. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Bay Shore, N.Y., May 18, 2013 --FEMA Mitigation Outreach Teams are vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Bay Shore, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hazard mitigation ^ hurricane sandy ^ Home depot ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly completed boardwalk for a candlelight ceremony to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- Residents gather on the newly co...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 ^... More

New York, N.Y., November 5, 2013 --Tasha Coleman, Mission Support Division Director-FEMA Region II. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., November 5, 2013 --Tasha Coleman, Mission Support Divi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Categories: Portrait Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Act... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and politicians gathered in front of City Hall to observe the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. After speeches by local officials and N.Y. Senator Charles Schumer, the crowd watched a short film directed by Craig Weintraub recounting the day the hurricane hit and the efforts of residents to recover. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 26, 2013 -- Residents, first responders and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ First Responders ^ anniversary ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disa... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, signs of life are returning to the burn zone, an area where 135 homes were destroyed by fire. Twenty to 30 homes are in different stages of construction as the neighborhood rebuilds. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., October 29, 2013 -- On the one-year anniversary of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ anniversary ^ breezy point ^ NY4085 ^ one year ... More

Woodbury, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for New York, Willie Nunn, addresses the Branch I Division Office staff, on Long Island, to introduce himself and update the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Woodbury, N.Y., July 1, 2013 --Newly appointed Federal Coordinating Of...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Woodbury, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ All Hands Meeting ^ ... More

Bay Shore, N.Y., May 18, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Teams are visiting some Lowe's and Home Depot stores in the New York area to offer information on Flood Insurance Rate Maps, repairs and rebuilding. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Bay Shore, N.Y., May 18, 2013 -- FEMA Mitigation Outreach Teams are vi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Bay Shore, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hazard mitigation ^ hurricane sandy ^ Home depot ... More

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, local officials cut the ribbon to open the completed boardwalk to the public. Seventy-five percent of the cost to rebuild the boardwalk was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program and New York State will cover the remaining cost. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Long Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2013 -- A few days before the one year a...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Boardwalk ^ Long Beach ^ NY4085 Disasters: New York Hurri... More

"Forest Hills, N.Y., December 17, 2013 -- United States Marines, from the 6th Communications Battalion, came to FEMA's Joint Field Office in Queens to pick up toys donated by FEMA workers for the ""Toys for Tots"" charity. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA"

"Forest Hills, N.Y., December 17, 2013 -- United States Marines, from ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey Keywords: FEMA ^ 2013 ^ toys ^ FCO ^ Marines ^ Toys for Tots ^ NY4085 ^ Willie Nunn ^ Christm... More

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team from France at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO). Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations to Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ strategy ^ hurricane san... More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program visited the Young Israel Wavecrest & Bayswater Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Far Rockaway, N.Y., March 11, 2013 -- The FEMA for Seniors program vis...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ FEMA f... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., March 22, 2013 -- Residents of this Queens neighborhood are rebuilding their homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy. This house is in the process of being elevated above the new flood level to prevent damage from future storm surges and flooding. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., March 22, 2013 -- Residents of this Queens neighbo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Breezy Point, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ reb... More

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue Hospital after it was evacuated due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. Bellevue has developed mitigation strategies that can minimize the risk of damage and disruption of hospital operations in the event of future disasters. Sandy flooded the lower floors of the hospital with millions of gallons of water damaging the electrical systems, medical equipment, fuel and water pumps, and information technology infrastructure. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2013 -- Workers continue to repair Bellevue H...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Flooding ^ Public Assistance ^ re... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed at the Jacob Riis Park, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to clean and sort it into piles for recycling. Piles of debris containing telephone poles, railroad ties, trees, 2x4s and other items wait to be sorted. FEMA provides funding for debris removal through the Public Assistance program. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2013 --Debris from Hurricane Sandy is processed...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ Debris ^ USACE ^ Public Assistance ^ hurricane sandy... More

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York City Housing Recovery Program in hosting a Housing Forum. FEMA teams, along with other federal and New York City agencies, provided survivors of Hurricane Sandy with information on the new changes to flood elevation maps, assistance with hazardous mitigation in repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses, as well as housing, financial loans, and legal issues. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., March 16, 2013 -- FEMA joined with the New York C...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ rebuilding ^ F... More

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with 5 feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Unified hydraulic jacks lift the support beams to elevate the house. Wood is then added to the cribs that will support the beams while pilings and a new foundation are built. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Freeport, N.Y., May 20, 2013 --After the storm surge from Hurricane Sa...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Freeport, NY Keywords: Mitigation ^ Elevation ^ Flooding ^ House ^ FEMA ^ hurric... More

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the JASA Brighton Beach/Manhattan Beach Senior Center. Community Relations Specialists gave a presentation on disaster preparedness and discussed the importance of preparing a document folder and disaster supply kit. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Manhattan Beach, N.Y., April 4, 2013 -- FEMA for Seniors visited the J...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Manhattan Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster Preparedness ^ F... More

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