Aftermath of Natural Disasters

Photographs showing damaged homes and debris from hurricanes and tornadoes, highlighting the destruction left in the wake of severe storms and the impact on communities.

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

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-143. Hurricane Katrina

El Reno, Okla., June 14, 2013 A home in El Reno that was destroyed by an EF5 tornado on May 31, 2013. The tornado was the widest tornado in United States history at 2.6 miles across, and was the second EF5 tornado to touch down in Oklahoma over a two week period. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Newtonia, Missouri, May 12, 2008 An EF4 tornado cut a swath across southwest Missouri on May 10, badly damaging and destroying dozens of homes in Newtonia. Michael Raphael/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Captain Atkin Overview - 26-HK-364-77. Hurricane Katrina

Destroyed Home remains Untouched. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 The small town of Union Beach was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, nearly every street was affected in some way. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-65. North Shore--damaged houses, date stamped 430pm. Hurricane Katrina

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

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.. Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washed off its Foundation. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mesic Home is a Victim of the FLood. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Chief Petty Officer Vandiver Assessment - 26-HK-341-26. Hurricane Katrina

Liberty Kentucky damage. Kentucky Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destroyed homes in Union Beach, NJ on 10.03.12 after Superstorm Sandy.

Tornado Damage from Tropical Storm Debby in Largo FL. Florida Tropical Storm Debby. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-39. Hurricane Katrina

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

Tornado - Bridgeton, Mo. , May 18, 2011 This home located on Old St. Charles Road in Bridgeton was among the hardest hit during the Good Friday tornado. A Disaster Recovery Center is located in the area to assist survivors with registering for assistance. Jace Anderson/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-8. Hurricane Katrina

Vilonia, AR, May 3, 2014 ; Tornado debris and destruction at Vilonia United Methodist Church in Vilonia, Arkansas after the community of Vilonia was struck by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports local, state and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-97. roof debris on chainlink fence near damaged house. Hurricane Katrina

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

Katrina - General - 26-HK-408-65. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-54. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storm Tornado - De Queen, Ark. , April 16, 2009 Two Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Damage Assessment officers approach one of the more than 25 mobile homes destroyed by a tornado at Gardner's Mobile Home Park in De Queen on April 9. One of five tornadoes that were documented in western Arkansas struck in Sevier County that evening. FEMA .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-2. Hurricane Katrina

Widespread destruction from tornado devastates mobile home community.

A Month after Irene. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Parishes - 26-HK-42-4. 9th Ward Damage--two cars pushed into side of house--by Andrea Booher-FEMA. 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

Aftermath - Plaquemines, Louisiana - 26-HK-44-22. Plaquemines Nov 10--destroyed home in debris field. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-71. North Shore--destroyed housing, date stamped 24 1251pm. Hurricane Katrina

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-28. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Port Boliver, Texas, October 15, 2008 A house on 20th Street that was not elevated took the full force of Hurricane Ike's storm surge. Many houses in this small island town along Galveston Bay were destroyed when Ike hit a month ago. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fire Island, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 Homes on historic Fire Island took a beating, as homes and their contents were tossed about and moved from their foundations, including a piano. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Gulfport-Biloxi Mission - 26-HK-367-2. Hurricane Katrina

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-236. Hurricane Katrina

Operation Zephyr - 26-HK-154-203. Images from Lt. Williams. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado Destroyed Home Being Demolished.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Winter Storms and Flooding, Springfield, MO, 2-9-07 - Two-thirds of this tree collapsed onto this Springfield house, caused by effects of the severe ice storm that swept across 40 Missouri counties Jan. 12-14, 2007. FEMA Photo/Michael Raphael.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-21. Hurricane Katrina

Staten Island, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) survey a home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The home will be demolished and removed because it is blocking the right of way on a Staten Island street. 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

Grand Isle, Louisiana - 26-HK-344-25. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Pratt City, Ala. , July 17, 2011 Portion of Southbrook Apartments on Cherry Avenue that was destroyed by a tornado that struck Pratt City on April 27. Nearly 90 days after a series of tornados struck Pratt City and much of Alabama, 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

Pekin, Ill., December 9, 2013 Markings on the front of houses indicate that the property was searched and cleared of residents after the 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--Markings on the front of houses indicate that the property was searched and cleared of residents after the 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

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Lincoln Park, N. J. , September 11, 2011 "Mormon Helping Hands" volunteers work in Lincoln Park, New Jersey to help disaster survivors recover from Hurricane Irene. "Mormon Helping Hands" is a volunteer outreach program affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FEMA and "Mormon Helping Hands" partner to assists disaster survivors recover from the effects of disasters like the flooding in New Jersey that occurred as a result of Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. New Jersey Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-133. 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

Rochester, VT, September 13, 2011. Vermont Tropical Storm Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Building 66/68 at the National Guard Training Center, Sea Girt, New Jersey, stands in the aftermath of a tornado which struck April 1, 2023. The structure, which houses New Jersey National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy materiel, lost its roof and chimney in a partial collapse during the storm.

Braithwaite, La., Nov. 28, 2012 Workers replace the roof of this damaged home after Hurricane Isaac impacted the coast of Louisiana flooding many communities. Louisiana Hurricane Isaac. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Exterior of residential home being demolished with bulldozer preparing for new construction

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005-- Damage to homes and property in Lower 9th Ward due to Hurricane Katrina. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 A home damaged and made roofless by the Georgia tornadoes. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. 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 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

Fire in Rental Housing, Stone Mountain, Georgia

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-59. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Hickory Point, N. C. , September 17, 2011 This home sustained damage from both the power of the storm surge and the flooding inside with water. FEMA is encouraging survivors with storm damage to apply for disaster assistance. FEMA photo/ Tim Burkitt. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destroyed Homes in Saline County... Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , August 31, 2011 August 31, 2011 Areas along the Connecticut coast impacted by Hurricane Irene. East Haven, CT--August 31, 2011--Areas along the Connecticut coast impacted by Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-98. roof on vehicle near houses. Hurricane Katrina

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

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-53. collapsing buildings and debris piles along street. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Pilottown - 26-HK-373-18. Hurricane Katrina

Great Lakes Search and Rescue Detachment - 26-HK-144-378. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - New Orleans - 26-HK-41-45. NOLA Nov 05--power line on house roof with large debris field and damaged vehicle. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 A house destroyed by the Georgia tornadoes shows how it is structurally important to properly design concrete block walls with steel reinforcement. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Georgia. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Damage in Ocean Gate NJ NJ. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 21, 2011 A disaster survivor writes their thoughts on the driveway of their home after a tornado destroyed the structure. As cleanup efforts move forward, state health officials said the greatest impact is now the emotional, especially for the youngest survivors; simply driving past the enormous destruction each day hearing stories of survival has a great toll on the children. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-130. destroyed building, date stamped Sept 16 2005--Ed's pics. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-46-21. damaged houses and debris along residential street. Hurricane Katrina

Waterfront house hit heavily by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida

Utility repairs to suburban homes in Pensacola Florida after Hurricane Ivan storm

Salvage Engineering Response Team - New Orleans - Early October - 26-HK-351-89. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-173. fallen power-line pole on collapsed roof of house with search markings. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Tushka, Okla. , May 2, 2011 A staircase leading to a basement reminds standing after a tornado struck the town of Tushka. FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts.. Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Crisfield, Md., Dec. 1, 2012 Neil Stevens clean debris from an apartment complex that had been flooded in Crisfield, Md., as cleanup continues after Hurricane Sandy came through the area. FEMA and county officials were assessing the effects from Hurricane Sandy in Crisfield, Md. and in the surrounding Somerset County. Frank Niemeir/FEMA. Maryland Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-132. Hurricane Katrina

Destroyed homes in Union Beach, NJ on 10.03.12 after Superstorm Sandy.

Lessons Learned. Connecticut Tropical Storm Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

An American flag sits on the roof of a severely damaged home as US Army (USA) National Guardsman SPECIALIST (SPC) James Meidl clears debris in Pass Christian, Mississippi (MS), using a D-7 bulldozer, in support of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Base: Pass Christian State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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 Photo by Lameen Witter)

Destroyed home in Santa Cruz, California after 1989 earthquake. (Editorial Usage Only)

Flooding - Falls, Pa. , September 19, 2011 A destroyed home on River Road caused by severe flooding from tropical storm Lee. Pennsylvania Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Sabine Pass, Texas, February 3, 2009 A house gets a 10ft. higher elevation lift in Sabine Pass. Rebuilding to current Texas building codes includes mitigation efforts to minimize property damage from future floods along the South Texas Gulf Coast. Mike Moore/FEMA. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A Home Destroyed Yet a Neighbor's Home Untouched. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Moscow, Ohio, March 6, 2012 FEMA assessed tornado damage in Ohio on March 6, 2012. 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

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-401-73. Hurricane Katrina

Debris pile outside of flood damaged home in Acy, La.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm Severe 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. Alberto Pillot/FEMA. Massachusetts Severe Storms and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Athens, Ala., May 14, 2014 Fierce straight line winds combined with a tornado created major destruction near Athens. Few buildings survived the onslaught of wind and the storm. Ed Edahl/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - New Orleans Flood Operations - 26-HK-401-78. Hurricane Katrina

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Station Sabine - 26-HK-302-5. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-131. Hurricane Katrina

Far Rockaways, N.Y., Dec. 13, 2012 Homes in the Far Rockaways community impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA's Individuals and Households Program helps hurricane survivors with housing assistance funds after a Federally declared disaster. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Wayne, N. J. , September 12, 2011 September 13, 2011 After Hurricane Irene, Hoffman Grove was hit with a second round o heavy rain. FEMA provides funds for homeowners to recover. Tim Pioppo/FEMA. New Jersey Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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