Disaster Recovery Efforts

Images showcasing FEMA's disaster recovery initiatives, including signage and community outreach efforts during emergencies.

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 FEMA is supporting the emergency management team in providing disaster assistance to those affected by the flooding. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011072011 FEMA Provides assistance for residents in ND. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Boston, Mass. , March 21, 2012 This image is suitable for the FEMA Region I webpage... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 21, 2011 A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) opens in the community of Pleasant Grove after tornadoes struck the area. FEMA is present at the DRC for in person assistance with registration and has many programs and support available to the individuals and business owners who were in the impacted areas. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Setting Out Signs at Mobile DRC Site.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011103108 Community Outreach. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Jacinto, Texas, October 5, 2008 FEMA's newest Mobile Disaster Recovery Center opened today in northeast Harris County. The SBA and the Texas Department of Insurance were also on site to assist residents. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Corps assist residents in New Jersey. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 4, 2011 FEMA is supporting the emergency management team in providing disaster assistance to those affected by the flooding. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2012 FEMA personnel assisting Staten Island residents at the lobby area of Dorp High School. A Town Hall Meeting for Staten Island residents that were affected by Hurricane Sandy was held at New Dorp High School. Representatives from Federal, State and City Agencies will be in attendance including FEMA, SBA and many others. FEMA is working with many 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. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, Ark., May 4, 2014 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson surveys one of the debris fields along Plantation Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas, which was struck by an EF-4 tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Serino on Blizzard VTC.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Atkins, AR, 02/09/2008 FEMA Community Relations representatives offer support and provide information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes. Atkins, AR-FEMA Community Relation representatives visit people to give them information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 24, 2012 FEMA in conjunction with state, local and tribal partners, is implementing a Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Program to help people get back into their homes quickly and safely. STEP assists State, local and tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. The program funds certain necessary and essential measures to help restore power, heat and hot water to primary residences that could regain power through necessary and essential repairs. STEP can help residents safely shelter-in-place in their homes pending more permanent repairs. FEMA is working with many 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. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emer

Flooding - Velva, N. D. , July 7, 2011 Disaster Recovery Center in Velva, North Dakota. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011081908 OUTREACH.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Eastern Kentucky, August 19, 2022 - FEMA Home Inspectors and FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams teach out to disaster survivors in Eastern Kentucky following severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides that occurred on July 26, 2022. Photo by Christopher Mardorf (FEMA).

FEMA assists residents affected by recent flooding in CO. Colorado Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Olive Hill Kentucky DRC. Kentucky Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Ike, Houston, TX, September 23, 2008 At at Disaster Recovery Center, a FEMA Mitigation Specialist talks to a victim of Hurricane Ike about ways to minimize damage to her home and property from future storms.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Heber, Calif. , March 15, 2010 Heber, CA, March 15, 2010- FEMA partnered with California Emergency Management Agency at The Imperial County Emergency Management Offices to conduct a Public Assistance applicant Briefing. The PA applicant briefings are meetings hosted by the state for eligible applicant's for FEMA's PA program. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA. California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debris and Mud Flows. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 A FEMA Community Relations representative walks through a damaged neighborhood looking for residents. FEMA CR workers try to distribute information on where to get assistance and how to apply for aid. Atkins, AR-FEMA Community Relation representatives visit people to give them information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Branch Director with DSAT.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Community Relations Outreach in Bartow County. Georgia Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA pio with media at Baker Co. DRC.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Disaster Assistance Improvement Program. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

San Andreas, CA, September 25, 2015- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Tim Scranton discusses FEMA recovery programs with Red Cross Specialists at the disaster recovery center. FEMA is coordinating the recovery measures with the Red Cross, Calfire and the State of California to provide disaster relief to those residents who have been affected by the recent catastrophic Adam DuBrowa. California Valley Fire. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011072711 FEMA Billboard. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Findlay, Ohio, August 31, 2007 A FEMA mobile Disaster Recovery Center bus is parked outside the Findlay DRC. If buildings are not available for a DRC to be set up, a FEMA mobile DRC can be used instead. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

President Bush and FEMA Administrator Paulison and Deputy Admini.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Englewood, FL, USA--November 7, 2022--A FEMA mitigation speacialists speak to a local resident impacted by Hurricane Ian outside of Home Depot.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hillsborough County Disaster Recovery Center Perpares to Open. Florida Tropical Storm Debby. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Manager Blas Anes delivers disaster assistance information in Spanish to a survivor outside of the center, near the Onion Creek neighborhood. The area 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

FEMA provides a variety of adaptative communication devices to a. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Disaster Resource Center in Charleston WV. West Virginia Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Debris Speciallist with Videographer in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Velva, N. D. , July 7, 2011 Disaster Recovery Center in Velva, North Dakota. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Wellsburg, N. Y. , October 5, 2011 FEMA disaster assistance employees hang signs to signal the opening of a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC). The MDRC's are deployed to rural communities in an attempt to provide a face to face registration process, and to answer any questions regarding disaster assistance. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Bluffton, Ohio, September 1, 2007 Signs point to the entrance of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluffton. DRCs are opened to give residents a place to ask questions about the FEMA recovery process. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , July 6, 2011 Disaster Assistance Center in Minot, North Dakota. FEMA is supporting the emergency management team in providing disaster assistance to those affected by the flooding. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Greensburg, KS, May 29, 2007 Salvation Army Incident Commander John Miller thanks some of the staff and volunteers who worked to move their food and beverage operation from the Kiowa County Courthouse to a nearby location. Their original site is needed to setup modular recovery offices.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA is helping affected communities recover. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Sharon Williams and Scott Humphries pprovides disaster information to flood survivor. The top rainfall total from this multi-day heavy rain event last week was just shy of 27 inches just south-southeast of Monroe, Louisiana. The official airport reporting station in Monroe had picked up 20.66 inches of rain from March 8-11. 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. <p><strong>March 21, 2016 – Bossier City, Shreveport, LA --- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) members Sharon Williams and Scott Humphries provides disaster information to flood survivor. The top rainfall total from this multi-day heavy rain event last week was just shy of 27 inches just south-southeast of Monroe, Louisiana. The official airport reporting station in Monroe had picked up 20.66 inches of rain from March 8-11

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 A FEMA Community Relations representative speaks with a resident in a damaged neighborhood. FEMA CR workers meet with residents to give them information on where to get assistance and how to apply for aid. Atkins, AR-FEMA Community Relation representatives visit people to give them information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Minnesota flooding DR1717.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

35th Anniversary of FEMA Speakers Event.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

DR 4021 NJ. New Jersey Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides, Vacaville, CA, Feb. 22, 2006 - A travel trailor's reflection in the glass shows the homeowner's temporary home. FEMA Community Relations teams are at the front door to passing out FEMA's registration information.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2012 FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Fort Tilden Park, 415 State Road, Breezy Point is open as other DRC's in New York to assist disaster survivors in Thanksgiving Day. FEMA is working with many 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. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , May 11, 2011 FEMA Applicant Assistant John Kuklewicz offers support to a victim of the recent tornadoes in Smithville Mississippi. FEMA is available to assist those affected by the tornadoes. Howard Greenblatt/ FEMA. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mitigation Interview at Cherokee County Disaster Recovery Center. Georgia Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Region VI office hosted the Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator, William Craig Fugate on March 17. Fugate participated in a response and recovery update briefing. Federal assistant programs availability, rebuilding and debris cleaning process were the strongest topics discussed during the meeting. From left to right: Gerard M. Stolar, DR-4263-LA FCO, W. Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, Tony Robinson, Region VI Regional Administrator and Elizabeth Zimmerman, Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery Program.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Flooding, Methuen, MA, May 19, 2006 Federal Emergency Management Agency Prelininary Disaster Assessment Teams visit neighborhoods to evaluate the affect of recent heavy rains and to make assistance recommendations.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA at the State Fair. South Carolina Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Emergency Planning and Security - Antioch, Tenn. , July 9, 2010 The FEMA Mission Statement is clearly visible at the DR-1909 Joint Field Office in Antioch Tennessee. Head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Craig Fugate changed the mission statement in September of 2009 to a more modest and collaborative pledge. Martin Grube/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 FEMA Community Relations representatives meet in Arkansas. FEMA is in Arkansas to help residents recover from recent tornadoes. Atkins, AR-FEMA Community Relation representatives visit people to give them information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Stephen Humphrey. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Administrator Fugate on FEMA's Mission, "It's all hazards, all d.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

At the local municipal building, Alaska, July 15, 2013 At the local municipal building, FEMA Tribal Liason talks with disaster survivor Olivia Moses after severe flooding impacted the lower Yukon Bourough. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Severe Storm - Lebanon TN, Tenn. , June 5, 2010 The Nashville Motor Speedway provided FEMA with promotional time on the large screen digital display during the Federated Auto Parts 300 race held on June 5. Martin Grube/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

WA PDA 1734.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Usa, Florida, Florida Keys, Hurricane Shelter Sign

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 FEMA Community Relations staff briefing at VFW on Staten Island before hitting the neighbors. FEMA is working with many 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. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Columbia SC residents start to clean up after historic flood. South Carolina Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Signs Point the Way to Help at DRC #5.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Highland Park, MI, October 4, 2014 - The back of the jacket of Forrest Evans, FEMA Corps Spruce 2 DSA Specialist, as he assists disaster survivor Jolita Cotton at a Recovery Support Site (RSS) in the gymnasium of the Detroit Rescue Mission Community Center in Highland Park, Michigan after the Detroit metropolitan counties of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb were adversely impacted by severe storms and flooding on August 11-13, 2014. FEMA Supports local and state governments and tribal entities in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Michigan Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Hurricane Awareness Day.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lodi, N. J. , September 20, 2011 September 20, 2011 FEMA, along with state partners, put up billboards around the NJ area to get people information and emphasize the importance of preparedness. Tim Pioppo/FEMA. New Jersey Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Eastbrook Mobile Home Park.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Hurricane Awareness Day in Washington, DC.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sign at Glades County DRC.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011082611 FEMA Press Conference on Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011082611 FEMA Press Conference on Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011091411 FEMA assists survivors of the Bastrop fires. Texas Wildfires. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Minnesota flooding DR1717.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

What a FEMA home inspection looks like. Rhode Island Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Corp is in SC to assist with flood suvivor's registation. South Carolina Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011041709 ND Flooding. North Dakota Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mobile, Ala., June 10, 2014 FEMA is providing individuals with a wide range of adaptive communication devices including applications printed in braille for sight-impaired individuals in Disaster Recovery centers around the State of Alabama. Patsy Lynch/FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Tornado - Raleigh, N. C. , April 24, 2011 FEMA Community Relations Specialist Maureen Ivey confers with the Red Cross about the recovery efforts in Wake County, North Carolina following the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that damaged or destroyed homes and businesses across North Carolina on April 16, 2011. David Fine/FEMA. North Carolina Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Public Information Officers Speak with Community Representative. Georgia Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Atkins, AR, 02/09/2008 FEMA Community Relations representatives provide information to disaster victims on where and how to get assistance if affected by recent tornadoes. Atkins, AR-FEMA Community Relation representatives visit people to give them information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Hurricane Awareness Day.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Highland Park, MI, October 4, 2014 - Dani Carwile (far left, squatting), NPSC DSA Specialist, Cheryl Catching's (left, seated), FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Manager, Javier R. Ortiz-Quiles (center), FEMA DSAT Specialist, Forrest Evans (right, blue FEAM Corps jacket), FEMA Corps Spruce 2 DSA Specialist, assist disaster survivor Jolita Cotton (far right, seated) at a Recovery Support Site (RSS) in the gymnasium of the Detroit Rescue Mission Community Center in Highland Park, Michigan after the Detroit metropolitan counties of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb were adversely impacted by severe storms and flooding on August 11-13, 2014. FEMA Supports local and state governments and tribal entities in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Michigan Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Wildfire Threat, Mustang, OK, January 21, 2006 FEMA Community Relations Specialists Sam Garcia and Bob Noltensmeyer and Oklahoma Emergency Manager Michelann Ooten talk with Clara Bailey and Carol and Chris Thomas about assistance available to those affected by the recent wildfires. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Washington, D. C. , August 27, 2011 FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate, briefs the national media on the status of Hurricane Irene and FEMA's preparation and pre-storm staging, for immediate response once the storm passes. Joining the Administrator is DHS Secretary, Janet Napolitano, who addressed the over all administraion's and the department's preparedness and response. Puerto Rico Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Des Moines, Iowa, August 24, 2010 Logistics specialists Orlando Alvarez (left) and Rusty Clarke put up a sign announcing the opening of a Disaster Recovery Center in Des Moines, Iowa. DRC's such as these house both federal and state assistance employees to help Iowans recover from the recent flooding starting in June. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Iowa Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA at Bucks County, PA Red Cross Shelter. Pennsylvania Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 FEMA Community Relations and Corps team members Mike Kerzov and Amy Fulton talked with resident Steve Morse to ensure that he and his neighbors were getting the assistance from FEMA that they required after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Disaster Survivors Assistance Officials (DSA), Sabrina Linse and John Rovello left information in the residences affected in Taney County, Missouri. Documents provide FEMA's significant information about assistance programs for all the residents affected by the floods. Storm hit Missouri State during Christmas season in December 2015.. January 29, 2016 - Taney County, MO FEMA Disaster Survivors Assistance Officials (DSA), Sabrina Linse and John Rovello left information in the residences affected in Taney County, Missouri. Documents provide FEMA's significant information about assistance programsfor all the residents affected by the floods. Storm hit Missouri State during Christmas season in December 2015. (Photo: Rossyveth Rey-Berrios)/// /// ////- SPANISH --- 29 de enero

Hurricane Katrina

Flooding Severe Storm Winter Storm - Puyallup, Wash. , February 9, 2009 Located at the South Hill Mall, a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open for residents to apply for individual assistance. Pierce County was a federally declared disaster from recent severe winter storms, flooding and landslides. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA. Washington Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides, Vacaville, CA, Feb., 22, 2006- FEMA Community Relations teams tour this Solano County neiborhood passing out flyers to residents with FEMA's disaster registration information.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washington, Ill., December 9, 2013 FEMA Corps member Jacob Boyce, left and Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist Betty Paris, center speak to local resident Nicole Brown as they canvas neighborhoods affected by the recent tornado. Impacted residents are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Pekin, IL, Dec. 9, 2013--FEMA Corps member Jacob Boyce, left and Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist Betty Paris, center speak to local resident Nicole Brown as they canvas neighborhoods affected by the recent tornado. Impacted residents are encourated to register wtih FEMA by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Shinnecock Nation, N.Y., July 18, 2015-Ovper 60 volunteers, from The American Red Cross, FEMA staff, including FEMA Corps Team Ocean 3 and community partner Groups, provided fire safety preparedness education, escae planning, and installation of smoke alarms in homes. Teams consisting of an installer, educator and documenter installed 150 smoke detectors in 64 homes. K.C. Wilsey FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 26, 2010 An Outdoor Advertising Company has donated space on sixteen outdoor digital billboards around Nashville to get the FEMA registration message out to flood survivors. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 FEMA opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Rockaway, Queens, N.Y. for residents to learn what programs are available to them and to apply for disaster assistance. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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