Hurricane Aftermath Assessments

Scenes of devastation and assessment following hurricanes, depicting environmental damage and recovery efforts in affected areas.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Madden walks by a destroyed home during an assessment of potential pollution threats after Hurricane Ian, in Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 27, 2022. The Coast Guard is working closely with federal, state and local partners to mitigate post-hurricane environmental impacts. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-189. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Madden assesses potential pollution threats after Hurricane Ian, in Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 27, 2022. The Coast Guard is working closely with federal, state and local partners to mitigate post-hurricane environmental impacts. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-122. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storm Tornado - Braman, Okla. , May 18, 2010 A U. S. Small Business Administration loss verifier (right) talks with a homeowner as they look over the remnants of his home, destroyed by a tornado on May 10. Several F3 and two F4 twisters were among the 22 confirmed tornadoes that struck the state. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Madden walks by a destroyed home during an assessment of potential pollution threats after Hurricane Ian, in Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 27, 2022. The Coast Guard is working closely with federal, state and local partners to mitigate post-hurricane environmental impacts. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Tornado - Smithville, Miss. , May 1, 2011 This is what is left of the Smithville Police department after the devasting tornado on April 27th. Five people, including the Police Chief, rode out the storm here and survived. FEMA photo / Tim Burkitt. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard Structures - New Orleans Station - 26-HK-105-8. Hurricane Katrina

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-139. Hurricane Katrina

Highway 23 - 26-HK-150-13. Hurricane Katrina

Destroyed buildings display the effects of Typhoon Omar, which struck on August 29th, causing severe damage to Andersen; Naval Station, Guam; and the surrounding area. Base: Andersen Air Base State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Debris remains in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 3, 2022.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-187. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-48. Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-127. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 Disaster survivors return to their home sites to search for their belongings after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. President Obama signed Alabama's Major Disaster Declaration and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Captain Stanton - Aftermath - 26-HK-280-8. Hurricane Katrina

050101-D-0000B-081. Base: Banda Aceh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN)

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-47. Hurricane Katrina

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

Severe Storm Tornado - Harrah, Okla. , May 15, 2010 A home is severely affected by one of 22 tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. The state's fourth largest single-day outbreak occurred when severe storms produced these twisters. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sanibel Island, FL, USA--10/06/2022-- Areas throughout Sanibel Island are scattered with debris following Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Texas, Galveston. Hurricane damage Galveston, Texas.

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-143. Hurricane Katrina

PLEASANT GROVE, ALABAMA, USA. Tornados ripped through this small town outside Birmingham, AL flattening almost every building and every tree.

A Neighborhood Filled with Distruction. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-116. Hurricane Katrina

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

Texas, Galveston. Hurricane damage Galveston, Texas.

Wreckage from Superstorm Sandy - including cars, roofs, house-walls and personal effects - litters the streets of Union Beach, NJ

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--11/05/22--Houses along the shoreline are destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Debris piled up on street Christine Gonsalves/FEMA

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Various Operations - 26-HK-359-49. 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

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--December 1, 2022-- Debris in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.Christine Gonsalves/FEMA

ESU New Orleans - IMATHcao - 26-HK-429-99. Hurricane Katrina

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 5, 2012 Structures in Seagate community are destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Cleanup continues throughout the communities while residents try to get their lives back in order. Brooklyn, NY, Nov. 5, 2012--Structures in Seagate community are destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Cleanup continues throughout the communites while residents try to get their lives back in order.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-149. Hurricane Katrina

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-132. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane DevastationGulf CoastUSA

A view of the damaged roof on the unit supply building caused by Typhoon Faye. Base: Wallace Air Station Country: Philippines (PHL)

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana - 26-HK-266-60. Hurricane Katrina

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-305-15. Hurricane Katrina

Recovery Process Begins in Tornado Ravaged Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sanibel, FL, USA--November 29, 2022--Streets remain stacked with debris following Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

VIETNAM - MEKONG DELTA - THE SUSPENSION OF THE NINE DRAGONS. Portrait of the Mekong Delta region in Vietnam and many environmental issues.VIETNAM - DELTA DU MÉKONG - LE SURSIS DES NEUF DRAGONS. Portrait de la région du Delta du Mekong au Vietnam et des nombreuses problématiques environnementales.

Captiva, FL, USA--October 29, 2022--Piles of debris line the streets following Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Gasparilla Island, FL, USA--10/24/2022--The impact of Hurricane Ian is seen throughout the island.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane Ike, Sabine Pass, TX, September 14, 2008 Debris and water fill the streets following Hurricane Ike and this neighborhood remains flooded. Sabine Pass, TX, September 14, 2008 -- Debris and water fill the streets following Hurricane Ike.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-62. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-62. North Shore--debris piles of lumber along residential roadside, date stamped 24 1246pm. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lake County, FL, February 7, 2007 The central Florida tornadoes cut a swath through the pine trees in Lake County. Tornadoes are an extremely power and devastating force. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Hurricane Damage - 26-HK-298-8. Hurricane Katrina

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Aftermath - Miscellaneous - Aerial - 26-HK-49-154. aerial view of home without roof. Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-125. Hurricane Katrina

Wreckage from Hurricane Ian is seen, as Coast Guard strike team members assess boats damaged in Hurricane Ian for potential pollution threats, Fort Myers, Florida, Nov. 1, 2022. Coast Guard environmental response teams are deployed to southwest Florida and working closely with interagency partners to identify and mitigate environmental hazards after the storm. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Damage on Tribal Lands.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Gulfport-Biloxi Mission - 26-HK-367-7. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 Home crushed by tree after a tornado strikes Pratt City. Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama on April 27, 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

Earthquake destruction (March 2005).

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Trent Brown and Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Madden talk to residents at the Duggers Tropical Village community during an assessment for potential pollution targets after Hurricane Ian, in Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 27, 2022. The Coast Guard is working closely with federal, state and local partners to mitigate post-hurricane environmental threats. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Coast Guard Structures - Station Grand Isle - 26-HK-106-7. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-47. collapsed and displaced houses in street. Hurricane Katrina

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Power Company Contractor at Disaster Site in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Katrina - General - 26-HK-403-148. Hurricane Katrina

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-108. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-9. Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-255-57. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Empire, Louisiana - 26-HK-26-57. Hurricane Katrina

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--11/04/2022--The sun sets on Fort Myers Beach.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-54. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Phil Cambell, Ala. , May 25, 2011 A mobile home provided by FEMA now sits on the lot where the survivors house formerly stood. These units are one of the options FEMA uses for temporary housing for disaster survivors. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Empire, Louisiana - 26-HK-26-48. Hurricane Katrina

Earthquake Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 Volunteers on American Samoa begin clearing debris following the recent earthquake and tsunami. Debris removal is major challenge following natural disasters.. American Samoa Earthquake, Tsunami, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Homes Destroyed Storm Surge. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana - 26-HK-266-9. Hurricane Katrina

Twenty-five years old building collapsed after it developed cracks in between two buildings which were attached to each other Copyright: xAkellaxSrinivas/DinodiaxPhotox

Earthquake Tsunami - Leone, American Samoa, October 2, 2009 Debris of every kind is spread across a beach following the recent tsunami in American Samoa.. American Samoa Earthquake, Tsunami, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Salvage Operations - Empire, Louisiana - 26-HK-33-21. close-up shot of part of damaged vessel, time stamped 7 132pm. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Jeanne Buries a Truck Under Mobile Home Debris

Debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

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.

Hurricane Ike, Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 Damaged and destroyed houses and debris are seen next to the shoreline due to Hurricane Ike. Bolivar Penninsula, TX, September 20, 2008-- Damaged houses and debris are seen throughout the area due to Hurricane Ike.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--November 3, 2022--FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams canvas neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-66. North Shore--debris pile of construction material and appliances along roadside, date stamped 24 421pm. Hurricane Katrina

Naples, FL, USA--10/24/2022--Debris is piled up outside of homes impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Photos show damaged shrimp boats and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers. Hurricane Ian left this Fort Myers marina destroyed, with boats flung around and piers damaged.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-4. Hurricane Katrina

Rotunda, FL, Sept. 29, 2022 - A local Florida community suffers from the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Ian. FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Virginia Task Force 2 continue to work with local officials to support response operations. (FEMA by Lameen Witter)

Rotunda, FL, Sept. 29, 2022 - A local Florida community suffers from the devastation in the wake of Hurricane Ian. FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Virginia Task Force 2 continue to work with local officials to support response operations. (FEMA by Lameen Witter)

Hurricane Ike, Bolivar Peninsula, TX, September 20, 2008 Large fields of debris, including cars is scattered throughout the area. Destroyed and damaged houses and debris are seen throughout the area due to Hurricane Ike. Bolivar Penninsula, TX, September 20, 2008-- Damaged houses and debris are seen throughout the area due to Hurricane Ike.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Debris in front of houses heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Hurricane Ike, Galveston, Texas, September 17, 2008 - Piles of debris are lined up along the seawall on Galveston Island where Hurricane Ike made landfall. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Lyons, CO Flood

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Empire and Venice - 26-HK-353-62. Venice. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Flooding - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-36-352. Northshore--flooding and debris near commercial building, time stamped 24 1254pm. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- This property owner in the residential area known as "The Point" is camping in a tent where his house used to be. FEMA is providing thousands of travel trailers as rapidly as possible for those who are eligible and have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. George Armstrong/FEMA

Salvage Engineering Response Team - New Orleans - Early October - 26-HK-351-60. Hurricane Katrina

050110-N-7586B-082. Base: Meulaboh State: Sumatra Country: Indonesia (IDN)

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