Disaster Response Structures

Buildings and facilities constructed for disaster response, showcasing recovery efforts in the aftermath of severe weather events.

Col. Karl R. Arbogast, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (MCAS), and Sgt. Maj. Jonathan M. Wyble, sergeant major, MCAS Beaufort, plant four trees in front of the air station Headquarters building with members of the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office to celebrate Earth Day at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., April 22, 2022. Earth day is a time to reflect on the mission carried out at the air station and how to preserve the environment while sustaining the Marine Corps mission into the future in Beaufort, S.C. The trees were planted in remembrance of the four fallen Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 who were killed earlier this year in Norway during the NATO exercise.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Sealevel, N. C. , September 7, 2011 Storm surge from Hurricane Irene flooded the area where this FEMA registration sign now stands. Signs are only one of the methods used to put out the registration message. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. Sea Level, NC, Sep 7 2011 --Flood damage from Hurricane Irene. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, where he joined Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, Idaho Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch, and other officials for meetings, tours of the facility and surrounding area, and press conference on fire season preparations

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, where he joined Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, Idaho Lieutenant Governor Jim Risch, and other officials for meetings, tours of the facility and surrounding area, and press conference on fire season preparations

Water Distribution at DRC. Florida Tropical Storm Debby. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-125. Hurricane Katrina

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Williamsburg, Virginia, for Colonial National Historical Park touring, discussions with National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Colonial National Historical Park staff, and keynote address at the 2007 National Association of State Park Directors and National Park Service Leadership Council Conference

Katrina - General - 26-HK-409-77. Hurricane Katrina

Santa Fe, N.M., February 5, 2014 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made federal disaster aid available to the State of New Mexico to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 23-28, 2013. In order to communicate effectively with the state and local officials, FEMA puts together a temporary facility called a Joint Field Office which allows state, local and federal emergency managers to work together on the recovery efforts. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Santa Clara Pueblo Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Waveland, Miss. , August 22, 2010 -- The new Waveland Elementary School. The old school was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 The entrance to the .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Ottawa, Ohio, August 27, 2007 The Red Cross has set up at a local church to help residents affected by flooding. Several volunteer agencies are in Ohio to respond to the recent flooding. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Animals - 26-HK-59-77. Sandbanks Road near East 137--050916. Hurricane Katrina

Pop up marketing signs for business related to flood damage line the side of the road in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, in response to the 2016 severe flooding.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-18. Hurricane Katrina

Gironde firefighters command center in charge of extinguishing and monitoring the fires of July 2022 at Teste de Buch. Fire truck and team. Thanks to the firefighters

011061210 Oklahoma rebuilds after tornado. Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Multiple caribou antlers surrounded by a flower bed in bloom during a summer day in Kotzebue, Alaska, USA outside of Maniilaq Health Center; Kotzebue, Alaska, United States of America

Installation community members pick up trash on the cantonment area April 29, 2022, as part of an Earth Day cleanup effort at Fort McCoy, Wis. The event was postponed from Earth Day to April 29 because of weather. More than 60 people participated and removed dozens of bags of trash.

Damage and debris left behind after late July and early Aug. flooding in Neon, Ky., Aug. 20, 2022.

Work on the Water Supply in Holgate. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Signs at Valdosta, GA DRC. Georgia Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aerial drone photo of the swimming pool covering protecting the facility from autumn leaves Aerial drone point of view of a green plastic cover on HOA swimming pool protecting it from leaves and for the winter storms Copyright: xZoonar.com/StevexHeapx 16298653

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Solar Day , Environmental Protection Agency

TV News Satellite Broadcast Vehicle at Cobb County DRC. Georgia Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Signs to Disaster Recovery Center in Choctaw County, MS. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Winston Medical Center Sign. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Dec. 12, 2011 Lincoln Elementary School in Minot, ND, was severely damaged in the Souris/Mouse River flooding in 2011. The flood water rose to where the trees begin their green coloring, and stayed at that level for weeks, making the building cost-prohibitive to repair. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Creator: Walton, LaVonda. Subjects: Tour; Environmental education; Education outreach; Training. . 1998 - 2011.

DRC Open In Jackson Co.. Florida Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Sign in the yard of an elementary school that is switching to solar.

Coastal Storm Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Campton, N. H. , September 13, 2011 A Disaster Relief Center operated in Campton, New Hampshire, for 2 ½ days to provide face-to-face assistance to residents who suffered damage and losses after Tropical Storm Irene caused flooding in the area. FEMA is helping eligible individuals in Carroll and Grafton counties. Richard Cardona/FEMA. New Hampshire Tropical Storm Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Warren, Michigan USA, 22 September 2023, The United Auto Workers escalated their dispute with the Detroit 3 auto makers by striking 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution plants in 20 states, including the Stellantis parts facility in Warren, Michigan

CR outreach in Collier County.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Arrival phase of the visit of Secretary Gale Norton to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, North America's first international refuge, onthe Michigan border with Canada. Norton marked successes of public-private, U.S.-Canada partnerships for wildlife protection, environmental restoration

Katrina Third Year Anniversary.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-58. Hurricane Katrina

Flooding Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 16, 2011 A Disaster Recovery Center offering FEMA, SBA and other services has now opened at 6465 Mullins Station Road, Memphis. FEMA can help flooded residents with the application process at this site, and refer applicants to other agencies within the Center. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Drying Out. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery (WSSNFH) is located along the historic Midland Trail in the heart of the Allegheny Highlands of southeast West Virginia. Established in 1900 to produce fish for the American Public, WSSNFH became part of the Na. Subjects: Buildings, facilities and structures; Fisheries management; Fishes. Location: West Virginia. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY.

Rantoul, Ill, Dec. 11, 2013 Signs advertising the Disaster Recovery Center are shown outside of the building. Residents impacted by the Nov. 17, 2013 tornado are encouraged to apply to FEMA for assistance by calling (800) 621-3362, (TTY) (800) 462-7585, or by applying online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Rantoul, ILL, Dec. 11, 2013--Signs advertising the Disaster Recovery Center are shown outside of the building.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Flooding - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-36-229. close-up aerial shot of partially submerged Circuit City and Verizon Wireless building. Hurricane Katrina

People look over Christmas trees to take home after a Federal Express (FedEx) semi tractor-trailer loaded with Christmas trees dropped off the trees as part of Trees for Troops on Dec. 2, 2022, at the South Post Housing area at Fort McCoy, Wis. According to www.christmasspiritfoundation.org, 15,300 total trees were picked up from 54 locations in 2022 and given to 84 total bases, including Fort McCoy. Trees are donated by individual farms and lots, the collective efforts of state and regional Christmas Tree associations, local sponsoring groups, and the customers of participating locations. Hundreds of donors and volunteers participate each year to make Trees for Troops happen, the website states.

Emergency Planning and Security - Windsor, Colo. , Aug. 27, 2012 FEMA Region VIII Administrator Robin Finegan (2nd left) speaks during a $30,000 grant presentation to the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Disaster and Risk Analysis at the Windmill Child Enrichment Center on Mon. , Aug. 27. CSU will perform a groundbreaking study on disaster preparedness at child care centers in Colorado. The Windsor child care center was struck by a 2008 tornado, but the children were saved by emergency plans already in place. FEMA Photo/Cynthia Hunter.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Nicholas County DRC Now Open.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina

Rockport, Texas, Families made homeless by Hurricane Harvey were living in tents in the Rockport Relief Camp 10 weeks after the storm hit south Texas.

Red Cross Shelter and DRC. Florida Tropical Storm Debby. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Rio Grande City, Texas, August 25, 2010 The Starr County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open to provide flood affected residents a concentration of disaster agency services. FEMA is here as result of Hurricane Alex and Tropical Depression #2.. Texas Hurricane Alex. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Katrina Third Year Recovery.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Activities at the National Football League's pre-Super Bowl XLII interactive theme park, The NFL Experience, in Glendale, Arizona, where Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, R. Lyle Laverty, Jr., joined Agriculture Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Mark Rey, Americcan Recreation Coalition President Derrick Crandall, and other officials for outdoor recreation promotions

Children's signs about climate change are displayed on a fence outside The New York Climate Exchange, a non-profit organization on Governor's Island in New York City. The Exchange collaborates with universities, businesses, and community groups to offer education, research, job training, and programs that empower people to address climate change impacts in their communities and expedite solutions.

Covington, Louisiana, Signs warn about flooding potential in a suburban neighborhood.

Flooding Severe Storm - Tiptonville, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 the Lake County Disaster Recovery Center has been opened at the National Guard Amory. The Center has been placed here by FEMA to provide easy access by Lake County residents. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Weston, Vt. , October 4, 2011 This general store, Weston Markeplace, serves as a social center for many in this small New England town of about 800. It was flooded with three feet of water when Tropical Storm Irene hit the state. FEMA is providing assistance to those who were impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Vermont Tropical Storm Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Arkville repairs.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne to Williamsburg, Virginia, for Colonial National Historical Park touring, discussions with National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Colonial National Historical Park staff, and keynote address at the 2007 National Association of State Park Directors and National Park Service Leadership Council Conference

USA California. No Water No Life, California Drought Expedition 5. The Port of Stockton, at the head of The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta

Animals - 26-HK-59-56. Gates County Swamp Fest sign near Hwy 13 and Hwy 137 intersection--050916. Hurricane Katrina

Damage and debris left behind after late July and early Aug. flooding in Neon, Ky., Aug. 20, 2022.

Animals - 26-HK-59-61. Hwy 13 and Hwy 158 sign--050916. Hurricane Katrina

Phillis Wheatley School Groundbreaking. Louisiana Hurricane Katrina. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

We Miss You sign on business closed during Coronavirus Covid 19 pandemic, Ufford Park, Suffolk, England, UK June 2020

USA, California, Drought Spotlight 3 Route 66 Expedition, El Monte, South Monrovia, Rio Hondo River in cement channel (Large format sizes available)

Earthquake, Hilo, HI, November 11, 2006 FEMA's Hilo Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). The DRC opened and the disaster victims were able to begin registering in person for Individual Assistance (IA). Adam DuBrowa/FEMA... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Animals - 26-HK-59-78. Swamp Fest sign near Hwy 13 and Hwy 137 intersection--050916. Hurricane Katrina

Neighborhood playground closed during Covid 19 pandemic.

Warren, MI, October 5, 2014 - FEMA vertical banner and &"Welcome"; signage at First United Methodist Church in Warren, Michigan where disaster survivors receive FEMA registration assistance at a Recovery Support Site (RSS) 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

Flooding - North Sioux City, S. D. , June 21, 2011 A severe storm passed through this area last night along Route 29 in southeastern South Dakota near the Missouri River causing roadside flooding. 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

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge sign welcomes visitors. Subjects: Signs; Wildlife refuges; Signs. Location: Florida. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Severe Storm Winter Storm - Simsbury, Conn. , Nov. 5, 2011 Utility crews work to restore power in the aftermath of Winter Storm Alfred. Some areas of Connecticut were without electricity for more than a week. FEMA is assisting government and residents recover from the storm and is providing food and water, as well as generators for some public buildings and nursing homes. Connecticut Severe Storm. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Landfall Sign to suburb after Hurricane Ivan hits in Pensacola Florida

Office of the Administrator - North Dakota - Administrator Gina McCarthy visiting the Dakota Gasification Company and Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence , Environmental Protection Agency

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-214. Hurricane Katrina

IRWINDALE, California - Santa Fe Dam Recreational Park hosted a joint video production highlighting recreational summer safety May 1 - June 1 in LA County. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teamed with the LA County Parks and Recreation Agency to produce bilingual safety videos for the recreating public. (Photo by Robert DeDeaux, Los Angeles District PAO)

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