Post-Storm Reconstruction Efforts

Photos depicting damaged homes and cleanup actions following destructive storms, highlighting the human impact of natural disasters.

Flooding - Mahoopany, Pa. , September 18, 2011 Residents here clean up after flooding from tropical storm Lee. Most people on Bridge St. had water into the second floor and lost everything they owned. Pennsylvania Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm Survivor Looks for Possessions.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Mahoopany, Pa. , September 18, 2011 Residents here clean up after flooding from tropical storm Lee. Most people on Bridge St. had water into the second floor and lost everything they owned. Pennsylvania Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - Search and Rescue - 26-HK-386-22. Hurricane Katrina

Damage near Father Capodanno Blvd and Slater Staten Island. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A Destroyed Home in Kenton County, Kentucky. Kentucky Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-233. Hurricane Katrina

Stony Point, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 FEMA is providing assistance and support to residents of Rockland County, NY affected by Hurricane Sandy. Waterfront homes on Stony Point Bay were damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-230-148. Hurricane Katrina

Plaquemines and St. Bernard - 26-HK-218-8. Hurricane Katrina

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

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-66. construction debris on house roof and on ground. Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - Emergency Support Function No. 10 Sites - Murphy - 26-HK-225-4. Hurricane Katrina

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-132. Hurricane Katrina

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-153. Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-138. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Marmaduke, Ar., April 8, 2006 One of many damaged homes (90 percent of all residences in this community of 1100 residents had damages)that was impacted by a tornado on April 2nd was completely moved off its foundation and pushed into the side yard. Seven Arkansas counties that had damages caused by storms and tornadoes between April 1st and 3rd have been declared eligible for federal disaster assistance. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Ike, Galveston Island, TX, September 20, 2008 The back of a house is exposed due to damage caused by Hurricane Ike. Residents will be able to come into the area to view their property later in the week. Galveston Island, TX, September 20, 2008-- A house is exposed due to damage caused by Hurricane Ike.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Cabbagetown, GA, March 31, 2008 FEMA representatives from the Community Relations team go door to door throughout this disaster affected neighborhood to encourage residents to register with FEMA and to apply for assistance for disaster caused needs. This home was damaged by a tornado that swept through the area and was declared on March 20th. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Brick, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 These houses were swept off their foundation by Hurricane Sandy's storm surge. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Trees flatten a hom. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-24. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina, DR-1607 Hurricane Rita

Damaged Properties. New York Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bowling Green, KY, January 26, 2022 -- Damage from the December 2021 tornado is still evident six weeks later. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-134. Hurricane Katrina

Bay Head, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 Volunteers help homeowners remove personal belongings and antiques from a home that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Post-Katrina - 26-HK-374-153. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is working to provide assistance to disaster survivors. Elissa Jun/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Braithwaite, La., Nov. 28, 2012 Many homes in this community received more than 10 feet of water after Hurricane Isaac impacted the state of Louisiana, workers clean up and rebuild this home after removing all the debris to the curbside. Louisiana Hurricane Isaac. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Moscow, Ohio, March 6, 2012 FEMA assessed tornado damages in Clermont County, Ohio on March 6. FEMA is working to provide assistance to residents who were affected by the tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, Plaquemines Parish, LA, 10/18/2005 -- A house floats in an irrigation ditch - far from it's foundation due to Hurricane Katrina. FEMA photo/Andrea Booher

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Schoharie, N. Y. , August 31, 2011 Residents are cleaning up the mess that Hurricane Irene left behind. President declares Disaster for State of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Irene. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-19. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-84. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Plaquemines, Louisiana - 26-HK-44-12. Plaquemines Nov 10--debris around damaged houses. Hurricane Katrina

Flooding - Vicksburg, Miss. , June 23, 2011 A house ravaged by flood waters has been gutted to allow the mold to disperse. FEMA assesses homes and property for weeks after the water has receded to get help to those who need it most. Photo: Chris Ragazzo/FEMA. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

DR-1607 Hurricane Ritana.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-401-51. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Parishes - 26-HK-42-30. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-63. Hurricane Katrina

Damaged Properties From Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 Homeowner Leillanie Morrissey, looks at her home which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be removed because it is blocking street access. FEMA's Public Assistance Program allows for debris removal from public property to eliminate health and safety hazards. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Severe Storm Tornado - Springfield, Mass. , July 8, 2011 A local community begins to clean up and rebuild after their homes were devastated by the June 1 tornado that hit the town of Springfield and western Massachusetts. Alberto Pillot/FEMA. Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-126. Hurricane Katrina

Flooding - Lake Delhi, Iowa, July 29, 2010 The power of the rushing waters from the Maquoketa river following the collapse of the Lake Delhi Dam destroyed the underpinnings of these below-the-dam house. an area resident (below right) builds a make-shift road as the recovery begins. Josh deBerge/FEMA. Iowa Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Wind Tears off Roof. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damaged Properties From Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard Structures - Station Building Damage - 26-HK-109-1. Hurricane Katrina

DR-1607 Hurricane Rita.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - New Orleans - 26-HK-41-25. NOLA Nov 05--destroyed brick front of home. Hurricane Katrina

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011071811 Minot, ND begins clean up after the flooding. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding - Forkston Township, Pa. , September 18, 2011 This home on Windy Valley Road once had 50 yards of grass and gardens behind their home, now they have the Mahoopany Creek. Pennsylvania Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-25. Hurricane Katrina

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-35. Hurricane Katrina

Soil Testing - D70 - 26-HK-204-9. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-164. displaced house on residential street. Hurricane Katrina

Beyond Salvaging in Eastern Beaufort County. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Okla. , April 26, 2011 Residents board up their windows after a tornado hit the town of Tushka on April 14. Jeannie Warner/FEMA. Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-144. Hurricane Katrina

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 Flooding as high as four-feet in the interior areas of Oceanside in the New York area flooded homes ruining furniture, carpeting, and drywall. If not removed, the wet furniture and drywall, etc., attracts unhealthy mold, so residents must remove the water soaked items from their homes. Walt Jennings/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - Search and Rescue - 26-HK-386-30. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - Search and Rescue - 26-HK-386-16. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Aerial - 26-HK-296-150. Hurricane Katrina

Mayfield, Kentucky, Damage from the December 2021 tornado that devasted towns in western Kentucky

Several Homes Totally Destroyed in Fairfield Beach. Connecticut Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Ottawa, Ohio, August 27, 2007 Residents pile debris waiting for pick-up anywhere they can. High water in North Central Ohio damaged several towns along its banks during the summer floods. Mike Moore/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 The Army Corps of Engineers is removing the remains of a home in Staten Island, NY, which floated off of its foundation during Hurricane Sandy, and settled in the middle of the street, blocking through traffic. Only the second floor and attic remain after the storm. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid in the cleanup and restoration of Staten Island, NY neighborhoods affected by tidal surge storm damages. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Well Engineered Pilings Save This Home. Connecticut Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Severe Storm Tornado - Springfield, Mass. , July 8, 2011 The community of Springfield, MA begins to recover from the June 1 tornadoes that left devastation in western Mass. The 39 mile path went from Westfield to Charlton Massachusetts. Alberto Pillot/FEMA. Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

West, Texas, May 9, 2013 Many homes in West show the signs of damage sustained as the result of the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Storm damage aftermath: assessing structural impact on residential property.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-40. Hurricane Katrina

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Windham, N. Y. , September 1, 2011 The town of Windham lost houses, businesses, and sidewalks from the flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on 8/28/11. The area was declared a disaster by President Obama on 9/03/11. FEMA Photo/Judith Grafe. Louisiana Hurricane Katrina. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Union Beach, New Jersey, A house heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy, with a message from the owner.

Various debris and wreckage left on the streets of Union Beach NJ, on 11.03.12, left by Superstorm Sandy.

Katrina - General - 26-HK-402-58. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina, DR-1607 Hurricane Rita

Severe Storm Tornado - Oklahoma City, Okla. , May 14, 2010 A homeowner works at picking up the pieces and repairing damages to his home caused by a tornado that struck the area on May 10. A series of severe storms produced 22 confirmed tornadoes that day. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-28-120. destroyed roof of a motel-like building. Hurricane Katrina

Damage in Keansburg from Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damage to a residential property after a severe storm.

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-36. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Picayune, Miss. , Sep. 25, 2012 Homes mucked out following Hurricane Isaac cause massive debris piles to grow along neighborhood streets waiting for pick up and disposal by city crews. FEMA and MEMA are working together to help survivors recover from the effects of Hurricane Isaac. David Fine/FEMA. Mississippi Hurricane Isaac. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flood damage to property in Dry Creek neighborhood in Southeast Travis County. 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

Warehouse fire in Garden District of New Orleans

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-85. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-101. search markings on damaged house. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Post-Katrina - 26-HK-374-155. Hurricane Katrina

Highway 23 - 26-HK-150-24. Hurricane Katrina

Boat and debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

"You Loot, We Shoot". New York Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Homes Destroyedi n Fairfield Beach. Connecticut Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bellmore, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 Residents of Bellmore New York walk past their neighbors belongings which are now on the curb. FEMA may assist with debris removal as well as individual assistance to eligible survivors of disaster. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Howard Greenblatt/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-119. Hurricane Katrina

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