Disaster Aftermath Landscapes

Photos capturing scenes of destruction from natural disasters, including damaged homes and debris from storms and hurricanes.

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Jackson, TN, February 7, 2008 Blown in walls and missing roofs, Tornado damaged buildings at Union University, a Christian college that sustained major damage.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Small Boats - Damaged - 26-HK-92-7. CG Small Boat 21436, found but damaged in wooded area7. Hurricane Katrina

Many Homes in the Tornadoes Path Were Totally Destroyed. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Jackson, TN, February 7, 2008 Blown in walls and missing roofs, Tornado damaged buildings at Union University, a Christian college that sustained major damage.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destruction in Heckleburg, Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-137. Hurricane Katrina

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-28. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-33. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , July 16, 2011 Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Tuscaloosa on April 27, 2011, some residential homes still reveal extensive tornado damage along 15th Street near the intersection of Dr. Edward Hillard Drive and Cedar Crest. FEMA is monitoring extensive debris removal and clean-up iefforts n the area. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A house damaged when Cyclone Val struck the South Pacific island of American Samoa. State: American Samoa Country: United States Of America (USA)

Collapsed brick wall and debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Storm Damaged Salvation Army Building in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 10, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Interstate Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado that struck Mayflower on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Lake Leon, TX, July 21, 2007 Mounds of debris from flooded homes awaits to be properly disposed of. Those affected by the recent floods are encouraged to apply for assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center now open in Eastland. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Katrina - General - 26-HK-408-70. Hurricane Katrina

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 ; Vilonia$13 million Intermediate School was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014. The new school was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005-- Damage to homes and property in Lower 9th Ward due to Hurricane Katrina. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Station Gulfport - 26-HK-191-43. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina, D'Iberville, Miss., September 25, 2005 -- The difference in the damages sustained by these houses shows the value of mitigation. Few structures on the coast of Mississippi were mitigated prior to Hurricane Katrina.

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-134. destroyed buildings near road, date stamped Sept 16 2005--Ed's pics. Hurricane Katrina

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard Structures - Air Stations - New Orleans - 26-HK-95-234. AIRSTA NOLA--destroyed buildings and debris. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - 26-HK-383-49. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 31, 2011 Destrpyed home on Mildred Avenue in Pratt City after a tornado struck on April 27. Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama, many homes are still in need of demolition and/or repair. FEMA is working with the state of Alabama, local governments and volunteer agencies to help disaster survivors recover and rebuild. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Gulfport-Biloxi Mission - 26-HK-367-8. Hurricane Katrina

Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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Vilonia, AR, May 11, 2014 - Vilonia's $13 million Intermediate School that was under construction and scheduled to open in July, 2014 was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-152. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - Search and Rescue - 26-HK-386-26. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , July 9, 2011 St. Mary Primitive Baptist Church was destroyed by an April 27 tornado. The church is located one block from a disaster recovery center where tornado survivors have received needed goods (e. g. food and clothing) from volunteer organizations along with information about FEMA assistance. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Slidell, Louisiana - 26-HK-265-1. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , July 19, 2011 Almost 90 days after the Wrangler Distribution Center in Hackleburg was destroyed by an EF-5 tornado in Marion County on April 27, FEMA is watching and monitoring the pace of debris removal. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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Damaged Autos and Debris at Briarwood School.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

An unidentifiable red vehicle rests upside down partially inside a home. The automobile was picked up and delivered into the house by a F-5 tornado that struck the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area in May of 1999. The tornado was the largest recorded in Oklahoma's history, it was 1 mile wide and left a path of destruction 19 miles long. Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ruidoso, NM - Photos and B-Roll imagery of fire damage in Ruidoso, New Mexico located in Lincoln County.

Damaged Fire House, Sea Bright. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-339. Hurricane Katrina

Storm debris is hauled to a temporary debris management site on Lovers Key, Florida, Oct. 26. USACE is serving as technical debris monitors in support of FEMA to ensure the storm debris is manage safely and in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. In addition to the debris mission, USACE is actively supporting other Hurricane Ian recovery efforts to include Operation Blue Roof, infrastructure assessments and temporary housing.

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-77. Hurricane Katrina

Dolphin Rescue - 26-HK-130-177. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Racine, Missouri, May 11, 2008 A powerful late afternoon tornado turned a home in Racine into wreckage May 10. Michael Raphael/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Keesler Damage - 26-HK-288-32. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Irma was an extremely powerful and catastrophic hurricane, the strongest observed in the Atlantic since 2007. The storm caused catastrophic damage in the Florida Keys.

Slidell, Louisiana - 26-HK-265-2. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Plaquemines, Louisiana - 26-HK-44-39. Plaquemines Nov 10--large debris field near two heavily damaged houses. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Mobile, Alabama - 26-HK-285-8. Hurricane Katrina

A Collapsed Home in Fairfield Beach. Connecticut Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - New Orleans Flood Response - 26-HK-384-64. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 An inside wall of the Plaza Tower Elementary School, one of the last walls to come down as demolition of the school comes to a completion. Seven children were killed in the school by an EF5 tornado that struck the area on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - New Orleans Flood Response - 26-HK-384-49. Hurricane Katrina

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-209. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 23, 2012 The remains of a home one year after a deadly EF-5 tornado struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011. The tornado killed 161 residents of Joplin, destroyed 25%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% of the town and generated $2. 2 billion in property damage. FEMA supports the recovery efforts of towns and communities like Joplin as they work to rebuild after a disaster. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Union Beach, New Jersey, Debris from destruction of a seaside community by Hurricane Sandy.

Breezy Point, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 Debris from the fire that occurred in Breezy Point as a result of Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is providing ongoing support and resources to the Queens, NY community. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A close-up view of a store destroyed by Hurricane Hugo, which devastated the area on September 19th. Base: Saint Croix State: Virgin Islands (VI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 Irving Elementary School in the city was destroyed by a F-5 tornado on the evening of May 22nd. FEMA is now providing assistance to the two counties (Jasper and Newton) that serve Joplin. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, Gulfport, MS, November 19, 2005 -- 12 weeks after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, homes are still waiting for repair or demolition. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Captain Atkin Overview - 26-HK-365-87. Katrina Drive By. Hurricane Katrina

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-78. Hurricane Katrina

Rockport, Texas, Trucks dump debris from Hurricane Harvey's destruction in the median strip of state highway 35.

Katrina - General - 26-HK-408-68. Hurricane Katrina

Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Damage from the December 2021 tornado that devasted towns in western Kentucky.

Aftermath - Mobile, Alabama - 26-HK-285-10. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-131. destroyed building, date stamped Sept 18 2005. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 Portion of Southbrook Apartments on Cherry Avenue destroyed by a tornado that struck Pratt City on April 27. Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama, many homes are still in need of demolition and/or repair. FEMA is working with the state of Alabama, local governments and volunteer agencies to help disaster survivors recover and rebuild. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Hackleburg, Ala. , July 19, 2011 Almost 90 days after the Wrangler Distribution Center in Hackleburg was destroyed by an EF-5 tornado in Marion County on April 27, FEMA is watching and monitoring the pace of debris removal. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayfield, Kentucky, Damage from the December 2021 tornado that devasted towns in western Kentucky. Many buildings were destroyed in the citys downtown area

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-31. cars in debris pile near damaged city building. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-68. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 Tushka High School was damaged in a tornado that went through the town. FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts.. Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-147. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Marmaduke, Ar. Items that were once seperate and contained in various places now lie combined and in shambles, the result of a powerful tornado that struck this northeast Arkansas community on the afternoon of April 2nd. Nearly 90 percent of the homes and businesses in this town were affected. Severe weather conditions over a three-day period at the beginning of April caused damages in the central and northeastern regions of the state. FEMA photo by Win Henderson.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 ; Tornado debris and destruction at Vilonia United Methodist Church in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Louisville, Colorado, The remains after the Marshall Fire, Colorado's most destructive wildfire, which destroyed 1,000 homes in December 2021. The fire was spread by dry conditions and wind gusts of up to 115 miles per hour.

Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Damage from the December 2021 tornado that devasted towns in western Kentucky.

Urban Search and Rescue evaluators surveying the progress of search efforts at the Montgomery County Public Safety Training Academy in Rockville, MD during a search and rescue canine certification exam. This rubble pile is designed to replicate damage from events like tornadoes and hurricanes... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Katrina Overview - 26-HK-366-36. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., June 12, 2013 Debris removal continues in neighborhoods impacted by the May 20th tornado. Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA if they sustained damage during this storm. Moore, OK, June 12, 2013--Debris removal continues in neighborhoods impacted by the May 20th tornado. Residents are encouraged to register with FEMA if they sustained damage during this storm.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-129. vehicles buried in brick debris pile near destroyed city building3, date stamped Sept 23 2005. Hurricane Katrina

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA-November 17, 2022--A view between large shrimp boats impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - START Contractors - 26-HK-393-34. Hurricane Katrina

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 This beach cabana business, which was in front of the seawall, was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Homes and businesses on the opposite side of the seawall generally fared better, though there was still severe damage in Sea Bright. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damage to buildings on the Barona Reservation, near Lakeside California, as a result of the Cedar fire. Secretary Gale Norton visited the Reservation, home of the Barona Band of Mission Indians, to survey the damage and discuss response efforts with federal and tribal officials

Englewood, FL, (Sept 29, 2022) An Englewood boathouse on the coast of the mainland by Palm Island is destroyed by Hurricane Ian. (FEMA Photo by Lameen Witter)

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Greensburg, KS, 5-16-07 - Greensburg High School was destroyed by the F5 tornado that left some 95 percent of the community in ruin May 4, 2007. FEMA .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Miscellaneous - Security Photos - 26-HK-436-47. Hurricane Katrina

Collapsed brick wall from building hit hard by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 - Tornado debris and destruction at Vilonia United Methodist Church in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Rogers County, Okla. , May 17, 2010 The entire side of an industrial building, approximately 40 feet high by 400 feet long, is caved in and twisted by the force of a tornado that struck on May 10. The eastern half of the state was swept by storms that produced 22 confirmed ornadoes. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado Damage To Modern Homes In Lady Lake Florida

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA-November 17, 2022--Debris is piling up on Lover's Key from crews dumping debris at the collection site.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Commander Dan Taylor - Rescue - 26-HK-281-93. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina

Englewood, FL, (Sept 29, 2022) An Englewood boathouse on the coast of the mainland by Palm Island is destroyed by Hurricane Ian. (FEMA Photo by Lameen Witter)

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