Disaster Cleanup Operations

Images of heavy machinery and trucks involved in debris removal after natural disasters, showcasing efforts to restore affected areas.

Cleanup Continues in NJ. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris Removal Underway.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - Dynegy - 26-HK-241-141. Removal Rosoe fm Zone C. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina, Pass Christian, Miss., December 6, 2005 -- Workers clean up debris left by Hurricane Katrina in Pass Christian. Pass Christian was one of the hardest hit towns along the Mississippi coast. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Cleanup Continues. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Myers, FL, USA--November 29, 2022--Crews continue to work at debris collection sites located throughout communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Mantoloking, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 Four weeks ago this house was on its own island, after Hurricane Sandy created two new inlets to the ocean. Workers work tirelessly to repair the roads here that were destroyed by the hurricane. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - Murphy Oil - 26-HK-319-117. MST1 Brown monitoring Forty Arpent Canal II. Hurricane Katrina

Joint Operations Continue in Staten Island Cleanup. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Cleanup Continues in NJ. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-327-38. rosoe. Hurricane Katrina

Arcadia, FL, USA--October 28, 2022--Crews continue work at debris collection sites that are established to collect debris from certified contractors working throughout the community.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Winnsboro, Texas, Workers clear trees from the pathway of the southern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline. Environmentalists have opposed the pipeline because it will transport dirty tar sands oil from Alberta, contributing to global warming and raising the risk of pollution from pipeline leaks.

Restoration efforts are underway to the dunes at the north beaches at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Oct. 8, 2018. About 450,000 cubic yards of beach-quality sand, tested for compatibility, is being transported to the space centers beaches. One the dune is built up, native coastal vegetation will be replanted, helping to stabilize the dune and offer a habitat for Kennedys coast wildlife. Dunes are affected by beach erosion and storm surge from tropical events, such as hurricanes. Restoration began in spring 2018 and is targeted to be completed by April 2019.

Army Corps of Engineers at Debris Dump Site in Mississippi. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Joint Operations Continue in Staten Island Cleanup. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 7, 2014 - Debris removal on Pinetree Loop (near Dam Road) in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado 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

Long Beach, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2013 Debris sorting continues in Long Beach, N.Y. The City of Long Beach project manager, Brooke Anderson, said that the debris removal was in its final stages. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District along with contracting partners work along the shores of Presque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania, September, 03, 2022, placing newly shipped in sand along with removed sand (tombolo) throughout the beach to help combat erosion that threatens Erie Harbor as well endangered species of birds that call Presque Isle home.

Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 8, 2012 Destroyed homes and stripped hillside are all that is left after two tornadoes ripped through the Southern Indiana community of Henryville on March 2. Heavy equipment is needed to remove the thousands of cubic yards of debris that were left in the tornadoes' path. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration on March 9, two days after the Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were completed in six counties. Indiana Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 City workers search for a clogged sewer line amidst the destroyed homes in Tuscaloosa. Getting utilities working and cleanup of debris are still priorities here. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

6Hope Heaven site. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-73. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - Emergency Support Function No. 10 Sites - North Bass - 26-HK-220-3. Hurricane Katrina

Debris removal in the Lower Onion Creek neighborhood; an area that was affected by the Halloween Day flood. Residents impacted by the recent flooding may register for disaster assistance or get information about their application by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA); TTY 1-800-462-7585.. Texas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Rockport, Texas, Debris from Hurricane Harvey's destruction dumped in the median strip of state highway 35.

Hurricane Ike, Galveston, Texas, September 19, 2008 Debris is being collected and removed from the streets of Galveston Island. FEMA is funding 100%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% of eligible costs of removal for 14 days starting September 13, the day President Bush declared Hurricane Ike a national disaster. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Myers, FL, USA--November 29, 2022--Crews continue to work at debris collection sites located throughout communities impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Katrina - General - 26-HK-409-51. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Phil Cambell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 Workers remove wood debris in Phil Cambell left by the April 27th tornado. Debris removal is ongoing throughout the state. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bowling Green, KY, January 26, 2022 -- Debris from the December 2021 tornado is removed from Broadway where a restaurant once stood. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hurricane Rita, Holly Beach, LA, January 11, 2006 - A front shovel is being used to clear the debris left behind by Hurricane Rita on Holly Beach. This beach front community was completely destroyed and will take several years to recover. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Volunteer Group Demolishes House.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bayville, N.J., Feb. 15, 2013 The Water's Edge Restaurant, which was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, plans to reopen in the spring. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2012 Piles of sand and refuse from Hurricane Sandy is stored in Queens, NY. FEMA is working with various partners including federal, state local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Kleponis/ FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Workers clearing trees from the pathway of the southern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline, environmentalists have opposed the pipeline because it will transport dirty tar sands oil from Alberta, contributing to global warming and raising the risk of pollution from pipeline leaks, Winnsboro, Texas, USA, North America

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crews continue to clear land and prepare for the construction of a new road at the Exploration Park site near the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The first phase will encompass 60 acres just outside Kennedys security gates. Nine buildings will provide 350,000-square feet of work space, including educational, office, research and lab, and high-bay facilities. Each building is expected to be certified in the U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED). Exploration Park is designed to be a strategically located complex, adjacent to the SLSL, for servicing diverse tenants and uses that will engage in activities to support space-related activities of NASA, other government agencies and the U.S. commercial space industry. It also is expected to bring new aerospace work to the Space Coast. The SLSL will be the anchor facility for the park, which is expected to open its first new fa

The Army Corps of Engineers Begins Residential Debris Removal at. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Belle Harbor, N.Y., March 22, 2013 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work with local communities to remove debris from houses destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. More than 5.5 million cubic yards have been removed so far. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Land is cleared as construction work progresses on Phase I of Exploration Park at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Exploration Park is near the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL). The first phase encompasses 60 acres just outside Kennedys security gates. Nine buildings will provide 350,000-square feet of work space, including educational, office, research and lab, and high-bay facilities. Each building is expected to be certified in the U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED). Exploration Park is designed to be a strategically located complex, adjacent to the SLSL, for servicing diverse tenants and uses that will engage in activities to support space-related activities of NASA, other government agencies and the U.S. commercial space industry. The SLSL will be the anchor facility for the park.

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - Shell Narin - 26-HK-248-60. SHELL NAIRN FACILITY (NOTE DAMAGE AND WORK TO BE DONE). Hurricane Katrina

011052710 Oklahoma Tornadoes. Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

"Vilonia, AR, May 22, 2014 ; Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris with a skid steer and backhoe from a home and property on Cemetery Road after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 A debris collection site in Long Beach that was previously piled high with storm debris, now empty post Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina

LA Conservation Corps drilling hole at Tree Planting at Calvert Elementary School in Woodland Hills. Los Angeles Conservation Corps works with local community groups to plant trees as part of Mayors office One Million Trees LA Initiative.

France, Pas de Calais, Hauts de France, Bleriot-Plage Sangatte, destruction of "chalets", coastal law.

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs) - Transfering contaminated material collected offshore to lined roll off containers for transport to waste facility. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. , Environmental Protection Agency

Debris is placed at the Temporary Debris Storage site in West Maui, Feb. 1. USACE is overseeing the debris removal mission under a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission assignment, which is part of a coordinated effort with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Maui County and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up areas of the island affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - South Bass - 26-HK-233-96. DAMAGED PIER WALKWAY. Hurricane Katrina

Detroit, Michigan, Workers clear trees from an abandoned railroad right of way that will be part of the Joe Louis Greenway, a 27.5 mile hiking and biking trail through the city

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, July 25, 2008 Environmental Restoration, a contracted employee of the EPA, removes debris from the riverside that could be of a potentially hazardous nature. It will be taken to the EPA staging ground, sorted and disposed of properly.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Iraq, Mosul on 2022-10-19. The city of Mosul and the heritage of its historic city centre under reconstruction after being the capital of the Islamic State and following the destruction caused by the war with Daech. Photograph by Martin Bertrand. Irak, Mossoul le 2022-10-19. La ville de Mossoul et le patrimoine de son centre ville historique en reconstruction apres avoir ete la capitale de l' Etat Islamique et suite aux destruction engendres par la guerre avec Daech. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - Chevron Empire - 26-HK-237-25. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 Power crews work to restore power to those affected in the recent tornado catastrophe. President Obama signed Alabama's major disaster declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in areas struck by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 15, 2011, and continuing. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA-November 17, 2022--Crews continue to pick up debris following Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Looking like a war zone, this area in Oklahoma City, OK was devastated by an F-5 Tornado with winds up to 230 miles per hour. The area of destruction was 1 mile wide and and left a path of destruction 19 miles long. Recovery crews with backhoes clean up debris in neighborhood as several other crew members pick up rubble and personal belongings. Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Nicaragua, Managua, La Chureca Industrial waste disposal site

Atlantic City, N.J., July 11, 2013 Sand is dredged from the ocean and collected to replenish Atlantic City's beach as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction program, after Hurricane Sandy eroded the beach last fall. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Corps of Engineers Oversee Debris Removal in AL. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Matlacha Isles, FL, (Oct. 4, 2022) - FEMA surveys the damage after Hurricane Ian.

Matlacha Isles, FL, (Oct. 4, 2022) - FEMA surveys the damage after Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Katrina

Eastbrooke mobile home park.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sand replenishment in Mantoloking. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

NASA Kennedy Space Centers Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS Park on Hall Road in Merritt Island, Florida. As part of this project, a wavebreak is being created about 20 feet offshore to allow mangroves and other plants to propagate into the gap, providing protection for the shoreline.

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs) - Fractionation tanks. "Frack Tanks", hold water and oil mixture to allow natural seperation of fluid. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. , Environmental Protection Agency

Katrina Operations - Venice, Louisiana - 26-HK-361-40. Hurricane Katrina

HAZMAT teams spray down homes sites during debris removal to mitigate airborne ash, toxic chemicals such as incinerated household cleaning products and asbestos. FEMA is working closely with the Environmental Protection Agency, the State of California and homeowners to remove toxic debris under the Public Assistance Program.. California Valley Fire and Butte Fire. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Galveston crews clean up the causeway after Hurricane Ike. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-210. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Debris - 26-HK-31-7. Lakeview debris in LA, with trucks in convoy carrying out debris on dirt road. Hurricane Katrina

Mayflower, AR, May 18, 2014 - Direct TV volunteers work with Team Rubicon to remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Dawson Springs, KY, January 22, 2022 -- This town was hit hard by the tornado that torn through in December. Cleanup is ongoing in this small town. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Contractors Clear Vegetative Debris in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sea Girt, N.J., April 4, 2013 Workers at the Sea Girt Pavilion recycle wood from the old boardwalk, which was torn up by Hurricane Sandy, to build a pathway for beach goers. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. 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

Sanford, FL (Oct. 12, 2022) - Vegetative debris collected from Sanford, Florida is brought to the Yankee Lake Water Treatment Facility for final disposal. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Sanford, FL (Oct. 12, 2022) - Vegetative debris collected from Sanford, Florida is brought to the Yankee Lake Water Treatment Facility for final disposal. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

Building breakwall due to beach erosion in the Gulf of Mexico, Southern Florida; Florida, United States of America

Tornado damaged neighborhood. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Tornado - Monson, Mass. , July 7, 2011 The debris that was left behind by the June 1 tornado that hit the town of Monson and western Massachusetts. FEMA is providing support to the local communitees. Alberto Pillot/FEMA. Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-306-59. Hurricane Katrina

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 16, 2011 This railing protruding from the dirt is the only visible evidence of the swimming pool that lies beneath the levee protecting the Dakota Dunes community from the rising Missouri River. FEMA and other federal agencies are supporting the State Incident Management Team in their effort to prepare for flooding along the river.. South Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, Slidell, LA., October 19, 2005 -- Clean up efforts are proceeding in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Katrina - General - 26-HK-409-93. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-295-91. Hurricane Katrina

Covered garbage at the King County Cedar Hills Regional Landfill facilities, operated by the King County Solid Waste Division (it encompasses 920 acres) near Maple Valley, Washington, United States.

Hurricane Katrina

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Katrina - General - 26-HK-409-70. Hurricane Katrina

Lovers Key, FL, USA--November 4, 2022--A debris site is set up to collect debris from contracted debris removal companies.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-32. Hurricane Katrina

011040709 MN Flooding Clean up. Minnesota Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Housing displays from the Solar Decathlon --design competition for homes powered by the sun-- being taken down at the conclusion of the exhibit on the National Mall, Washington, D.C.

Severe Storm Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 22, 2012 Construction is still going strong a year after an EF5 tornado devastated a third of the city of Joplin, Missouri on May 22, 2011. FEMA was in the city within hours of the event to provide assistant to the emergency responders and people affected by the tornado. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sanibel Island, FL, USA--10/06/2022-- Crews work to clean up debris following Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

USACE and its contractors wrap up debris removal on the 100th Lahaina, Hawaii, property Feb. 13, 2024, ahead of the 30-day mark. Phase 2 debris removal was wrapped up in Kula, Hawaii, Jan. 19, 2024, where we cleared ash and debris from 25 properties.USACE began Phase 2 debris removal in Lahaina, Jan. 16, 2024, with the goal to clean 100 properties in the first 30 days.USACE continues to work closely with our local, state and federal partners to help the people of Maui recover and start the rebuilding process following the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires.(USACE

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Wayne, N. J. , September 13, 2011 September 13, 2011 After heavy rains following the flooding of Hurricane Irene, the people of Wayne begin to clean up again. FEMA provides support for survivors to recover and rebuild. Tim Pioppo/FEMA. New Jersey Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors conduct debris removal operations in Lahaina, Hawaii, Feb. 5, 2024. To ensure debris removal operations are conducted safely, there is significant coordination and safety planning between USACE and the contractor performing the work. USACE is overseeing the debris removal mission under a Federal Emergency Management Agency assigned mission, which is part of a coordinated effort with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Maui County and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up areas of the island affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires. (USACE

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