Disaster Debris and Wreckage

Images of collapsed structures, scrap metal, and debris piles from wildfires and tornadoes, highlighting environmental and human impacts of disasters.

Lysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) among the old military base debris.
Lysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) among the old military base debris.
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CAR DUMP, COLOMBIA. Bogota. . Cars fitted with three-way catalytic convertors produce on average the following pollutants every ten years: 44.3 tonnes of carbon dioxide, 4.8kg of sulphur dioxide, 46.8kg of nitrogen dioxide, 325 kg of carbon monoxide and 36kg of hydrocarbons. Each car is responsible for 1016 million cubic metres of polluted air.
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Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada; Crushed vehicles at a recycling plant
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Metal objects to recycle.
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A Footing This Small Didn't Stand a Chance. Connecticut Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Fire Wildfire - Boulder, Colo. , January 8, 2009 Fire Fighters saved Dakota Ridge subdivision from the Old Stage Fire because it was built with an outer road that protects the houses from wild land fires. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA. Colorado Olde Stage Fire. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Damage at Moore Medical Building.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Hurricane Katrina
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Cleaning up the ruins of the Bohunia residential neighbourhood, it was destroyed by a Russian missile attack on the night of 1 to 2 March 2022, the attack killed three neighbours, Schytomir, Ukraine, Europe
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Mayflower, AR, May 2, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Interstate Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado that struck Mayflower on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Nicaragua, Managua Province, Managua, 'The 'Waste Basket Of Chureca' Has Existed Since The Late 1960'S In The Acahualinca District Of Managua, Nicaragua. It Covers 42 Hectares, Is Bombarded With Thousands Of Tonnes Of Waste A Day And Is Home To Over 170 Struggling Families. By Day Over 1500 More Nicaraguans Arrive At The Site, Some Of Whom Are Children Who Have Been Sent By Their Parents, Others Come By Their Own Initiative. All Compete With The Adults To Find, Harvest And Re-Sell Recyclable Mat
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Galena, Alaska, July 1, 2013 Major damage by heavy river flooding left boats as well as homes and vehicles moved from their customary places. FEMA can often provide assistance to survivors with debris cleanup.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Pilot project on waste prevention and reuse launched. Reuse instead of throwing away: From June 2022, Dresdeners will be able to hand in usable goods and old electrical appliances that they no longer need themselves at two recycling centres. This is a sustainable way to give things a second life. This pilot project will initially run until autumn 2023. Bulky waste container
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Katrina - General - 26-HK-403-150. Hurricane Katrina
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Snohomish County, Wash., April 6, 2014 Vehicles destroyed in the March 22, 2014 SR530 slide are being removed from the disaster site in an effort to speed up recovery operations. Residents affected by the slide are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling (800)-621-3362 or (TTY) (800) 462-7585 or online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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A view of the old water tower after it was brought down by explosives by members of Underwater Construction Team Two (UCT-2). State: Midway Island
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Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Bayboro, N. C. , August 29, 2011 A boat repair facility received wind damage from Hurricane Irene. FEMA and State officials will evaluate the damage to determine the assistance that is needed. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. North Carolina Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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the thrown barrels dump in the north, mountains of not taken out garbage Copyright: xZoonar.com/max5128x 4428370
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Napa, CA, August 26, 2014 ; Damage to Alexandria Square in the city of Napa, California, which was struck by a 6.0 earthquake at 3:20 a.m. on August 24. 2014. At least 103 structures (44 homes, 59 businesses) were tagged by inspectors as unsafe to enter after the earthquake. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their efforts to recover from the effects of natural disasters.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Dilapidated building surrounded by debris highlights need for urban cleanup and restoration.
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Hurricane Katrina
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Remnants of car and house destroyed and buried by hurricane, Peveto Beach, Louisiana, USA
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Mayflower, AR, May 7, 2014 - Tornado debris and damage on Pinetree Loop (near Dam Road) in Mayflower, Arkansas following severe storms and a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Breezy Point, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2013 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting personal property debris removal from the more than 100 homes destroyed by fires in Breezy Point, NY during Hurricane Sandy. Operations are being conducted overnight to expedite the cleanup and work continues while a nor'easter moves into the area. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Illegally dumped bulky waste in the forest
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Hurricane Andrew left one trailer home in complete ruins and surrounding homes untouched in Jeanerette, LA
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Oil soaked biscuit packets floating due to container ship chitra colliding in sea Bombay Mumbai Maharashtra India Copyright: xHemangixNakwe/DinodiaxPhotox
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Tornado - Lake Martin, Ala. , May 28, 2011 The Wind Crest State Park was severely damaged by a powerful tornado destroying this state run facility and recreational private property. The State Managed park is qualified for PA debris removal assistance under category G recreational facilities. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Katrina - General - 26-HK-409-4. Hurricane Katrina
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Painted Puerto Rico state flag on uprooted tree from Hurricane Maria in San Juan, Puerto Rico.. Fallen tree from Hurricane Maria in San Juan
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Moore, Okla., June 5, 2013 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris inspector Don Whatley, works on a Private Property Debris Removal Assessment in a neighborhood that was impacted by the May 20th tornado. The assessments helps FEMA and the State with determining debris removal needs. Moore, OK, June 5, 2013--US Army Corps of Engineers debris inspector Don Whatley, works on a Private Property Debris Removal Assessment in a neighborhood that was impacted by the May 20th tornado. The assessments helps FEMA and the State with determining debris removal needs.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Flood 2002
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Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 The recent tornadoes picked up and moved parked cars all around. The tornadoes caused extensive damage in Alabama. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Ruined fence made of corrugated metal. Consequences of the hurricane
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Wimberley, TX, June 5, 2015 Volunteers help clean out debris created by the recent flooding and storms next to Hidden Valley Road. Residents impacted by the recent flooding are encouraged to register with FEMA for federal assistance by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA). Jocelyn. <p>Wimberley, TX, June 5, 2015 -- Volunteers help clean out debris created by the recent flooding and storms next to Hidden Valley Road.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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The Mountain Ranch Resource Center received thousands of items donated to the residents that were affected by recent catastrophic wildfires including shoes. The Resource Center and the volunteer organizations will be distributing the donated goods to those disaster survivors in need. Adam DuBrowa FEMA. California Valley Fire and Butte Fire. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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north dump dump in the north, mountains of not taken out garbage Copyright: xZoonar.com/max5128x 4429163
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Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Manville, N. J. , August 30, 2011 While cleaning out her flood ravaged home, Adele Hurilla, Sr. stops to go through her belongings on the curbside. Residents and businesses were flooded after Hurricane Irene swept up the New Jersey coast. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New Jersey Hurricane Irene. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Television and computer monitor recycling at the Ada County Landfill in Boise, Idaho.
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Exclusion zone, Pripyat, in the uninhabitable 30-kilometre zone around the Chernobyl power plant and the Pripyat workers' settlement, Old Iron, Ukraine, Europe
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Debris along the Streets. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Jersey City, N.J., April 18, 2013 Park benches from the Central Railroad Terminal of New Jersey at Liberty State Park were collected and piled after the park was substantially damaged from Hurricane Sandy. Although ferry rides to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty have been suspended, sections of the park are still opened for visitors. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Extreme Temperatures Fire Wildfire - Mannford, Okla. , Aug. 28, 2012 This car was burned where it was parked, along with everything surrounding it, during the Creek County wildfire, Aug. 3-14. FEMA's disaster assistance may provide grants to help with repair or replacement of an essential vehicle to qualified applicants. Patricia Brach/FEMA. Oklahoma Freedom Wildfire. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA-November 17, 2022--Trucks arrive to the debris collection site on Lover's Key.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA
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Galena, Alaska, July 23, 2013 After a recent flood devastated this Yukon river community, some snow machines were destroyed from the rising waters. Specifically to Alaska, snow machines are eligible for other needs assistance grants to replace lost or damaged critical winter machinery for subsistence lifestyles. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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A handwritten message on a flood damaged door, encouraging Louisiana to rebuild after the 2016 historic floods, sits on the side of the road near St. Amant in Ascension Parish.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Earthquake - Christchurch, New Zealand, February 25, 2011 Tim Manning, left, Deputy Administrator for Protection and National Preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, inspecting earthquake damage in Christchurch. Manning was in Christchurch attending a U. S. -N. Z. Partnership Forum when the earthquake struck. Manning, a first responder, immediately went to work with a local relief agency going door-to-door checking for structural integrity. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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A look at some of the items that were dropped off by Kennedy Space Center employees at the Florida spaceports “America Recycles Day” event in the Vehicle Assembly Building parking lot on Nov. 13, 2019. Kennedy partnered with Goodwill Industries and several other organizations to put on the annual two-day event. A second collection day took place near the Kennedy Learning Institute. This year, employees accounted for 211 drop-offs, totaling approximately 5,500 pounds.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors utilize a metal baler to compact metal debris, making it easier to handle and transport, West Maui, Feb. 24, 2024. USACE is overseeing the debris removal mission under a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission assignment, which is part of a coordinated effort with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the County of Maui and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up areas of the island affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires. (USACE
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Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response - Pickapart , Environmental Protection Agency
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Mayflower, AR, May 2, 2014 ; Tornado debris and damage (including destroyed signage) at Mayflower RV on Interstate Drive in Mayflower, Arkansas afteer a tornado struck the community of Mayflower on April 27. FEMA supports state, local and tribal governments in their recovery efforts following a natural disaster. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials