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
Wreckage from Superstorm Sandy - including cars, roofs, house-walls and personal effects - litters the streets of Union Beach, NJ
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Aftermath - Miscellaneous - Aerial - 26-HK-49-153. aerial view of home with damaged roof and siding. Hurricane Katrina
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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
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Cleanup.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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719. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Homes were Washed Away When the Leaf River Flooded. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--11/04/2022--Signs of encouragement are seen throughout Fort Myers Beach.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA
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Little Remains of this Home. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-372-58. Hurricane Katrina
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Leonardo, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 The damage from Hurricane Sandy was extensive here along the waterfront. Evidence can still be seen more than a month later. 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
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Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-91. Hurricane Katrina
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Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-150. Hurricane Katrina
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ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-215. Hurricane Katrina
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Severe Storm Tornado - Moore, Okla. , May 26, 2010 A roofing crew replaces a roof's shingles on a home with damages from a tornado that struck the area on May 10. Hundreds of homes in the eastern half of the state had damages caused by 22 confirmed tornadoes FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Force of EF2 tornado impales board into concrete wall.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Schoharie, N. Y. , August 31, 2011 The shed swept into Schoharie from unconfirmed origin. Based on the address on the shed, it is estimated to travel about 2miles. 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
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Gasparilla Island, FL, USA--10/24/2022--The First Baptist Church on Boca Grande is damaged from Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA
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Looking Serene in the Afternoon Sun. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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ESU New Orleans - 26-HK-137-187. Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA., 9/20/2005--A random household item left in a front yard after the flood waters resided in the Lower 9th Ward following Hurricane Katrina. Andrea Booher/FEMA
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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Arkville, N. Y. , September 4, 2011 Damages after Hurricane Irene passed through New York State on August 28, 2011. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Debris is Dumped Along the Roadways. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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011080410 FEMA assists IEMA with flood assessments. Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Little Remains to Show the Inspector. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Damaged homes removed in Prattsville. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-134. Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricane Katrina
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Aftermath - Parishes - 26-HK-42-11. Hurricane Katrina
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Boat and debris in front of house heavily hit by Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida
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Katrina Third Year Anniversary.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Breezy Point, N,Y., August 5, 2013 About 350 of the more than 2,800 homes in Breezy Point were completely destroyed by the fires or flood surges caused by Hurricane Sandy. Ten months after Sandy, about 60 percent of the community has returned. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 Aerial view of beach erosion on Coney Island, New York. Storm surge from Hurricane Sandy caused flooding and power outages throughout the island. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Before and After Staten Island, NY. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Margaretville, N. Y. , September 4, 2011 The National Guard and volunteers came to help residents remove mud, and salvage belongings from homes ruined by floodwaters on "Labor for Your Neighbor" weekend events. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the damge caused by Hurricane Irene. New York Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Cleanup continutes in Keansburg. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-370-112. File Unit includes photographs of Admrial Allen on CNN and Visits by Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton among others. Hurricane Katrina
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ESU St. Louis - Downtown New Orleans - 26-HK-323-24. Hurricane Katrina
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Debris from damaged buildings at the corner of Second and Brown Streets in Napa, California spills into the street after a 6.0 earthquake rocked the city on August 24th, 2014. California Earthquake. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2012 FEMA Community Relations specialists are on the ground in Russian neighborhoods in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Russian communities with language barriers are still without water, gas and electricity, many of the houses are still non-habitable and under repair. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Soil Testing - D70 - 26-HK-204-5. Hurricane Katrina
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In 2011 a tornado pried through Monson, Massachusetts, doing significant damage to the First Church of Monson, along with many other homes and businesses. Photo courtesy of masslive.com. In 2011 a tornado ripped through Monson, Massachusetts, doing significant damage to the First Church of Monson, along with many other homes and businesses. Photo courtesy of masslive.com. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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West, Texas, May 9, 2013 Signs of hope appear throughout the community impacted by the April 17 fertilizer plant explosion. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is assisting residents recover from the disaster. Norman Lenburg/FEMA. Norman Lenburg/FEMA. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Sign for Residents Outreach Office.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides, Garland, WV, May 20, 2002 Mildred Avecedo talks with Wilbur Bishop, Jr. about his experiences on the afternoon of May 2, 2002 when a flash flood hit his south West Virginian home and nearly swept his wife away while she was in her tanning bed. Bob McMillan/ FEMA Photo.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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A pile of debris from the 2016 historic flooding in Louisiana, displays a hand written message to FEMA from survivors near Zachary.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials