Disaster Recovery Efforts

Volunteers and inspectors involved in clearing debris after tornado damage in Arkansas and Oklahoma, highlighting community resilience and recovery.

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Oklahoma City, Okla., May 23, 2013 FEMA inspector David Kerr, inspects a house that was impacted by the recent tornado on May 20, 2013. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA. Oklahoma City, OK, May 23, 2013--FEMA inspector David Kerr, inspects a house that was impacted by the recent tornado on May 20, 2013.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Nashville cleanup continues. Tennessee Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Tornado - Snow Hill, N. C. , April 19, 2011 Jim Sadler, FEMA (R) meets homeowner Angel Yoke to survey the damage of her home during a preliminary damage assessment in Snow Hill, North Carolina. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and deadly tornadoes of April 16, 2011 that damaged or destroyed homes and businesses across the state. David Fine/FEMA. North Carolina Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 25, 2013 Volunteers from all over the country help local residents cleanup after the recent tornado. Residents are urged to register with FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Moore, OK, May 25, 2013--Volunteers from all over the country help local residents cleanup after the recent tornado. Residents are urged to register wtih FEMA if they have been impacted by the F5 tornado on May 20, 2013.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - A Team Rubicon volunteer removes debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sufflok, VA, 5/01/2008 FEMA specialist Joe Pickering with Bill Young from the Small Business Administration look at damage as they do a preliminary damage assessment in the Hillpoint subdivision that was hit by a severe tornado a few days ago. Photo By: Liz Roll/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

President Barack Obama hugs Amy Simpson, principal of Plaza Towers Elementary School, outside what remains of the school following a tornado in Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013.

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT) member, Kathleen King and FEMA Corps member, Ana Canizales canvas the Whispering Oaks area of Moore. They are providing disaster related information and taking FEMA disaster assistance registrations. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Parkersburg, IA, June 24, 2008 Members of the New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown drove to Parkersburg to help with the cleanup from the May 25 tornado. Several church groups have been working in town almost every day, some from as far away as Minnesota.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sufflok, VA, 5/01/2008 FEMA specialist Joe Pickering and Bill Young from the Small Business Administration along with Virginia Department of Emergency Management worker Danny Hall stand in a damaged neighborhood as they do a preliminary damage assessment in the Hillpoint subdivision that was hit by a severe tornado a few days ago. Liz Roll/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Faith Based Volunteer Group Helps Survivors Clean Up.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 24, 2013 Local resident Kristy Parrish, center, holds her cat Hudson Kit-ten after being found in the remnants of her house, across from Plaza Towers Elementary School, four days after the storm. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA.. Moore, Ok, May 24, 2013--Local resident Kristy Parrish, center, holds her cat Hudson Kit-ten after being found in the remnants of her house, across from Plaza Towers Elementary School, four days after the storm.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - A Team Rubicon volunteer removes debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Finchford, IA, June 24, 2008 Two weeks after the small town of Finchford was flooded by the west fork of the Cedar River, the Blackhawk County Conservation Board has begun hauling away household debris. County employees Al Weber, Henry Gerloff, and Scott Boose are shown looking over the truck schedule.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina

State/FEMA PDA Team in Field Operation.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Keansburg, N.J., Aug. 19, 2013 Workers pile debris for pickup at a demolition site of a home damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The Keansburg demolition project, partially funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, expects to knock down 43 other condemned homes in area. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

West, Texas, April 20, 2013 Members of a state-federal Preliminary Damage Assessment team take notes near the apartment building in West that was destroyed in the explosion of a fertilizer plant. .. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

121119-N-RA981-020. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Saline County IA Preliminary Disaster Assessment Field Visit.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 FEMA Corps members were registering families who had lost everything following the deadly tornado which hit Moore, Oklahoma. Registering disaster survivors for assistance at their homes using tablets has enabled more people to register quickly.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Walking.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., June 8, 2013 Local resident Winford Stafford, cleans up the debris from what is left of his house that was destroyed in the May 20th tornado. As cleanup efforts continue, residents are encouraged to apply to FEMA for assistance. Moore, Ok, June 8, 2013--Local resident Winford Stafford, cleans up the debris from what is left of his house that was destroyed in the May 20th tornado. As cleanup efforts continue, residents are encouraged to apply to FEMA for assistance.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Clears Debris.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Community response to Superstorm Sandy. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA., 9/18/2005 -- A Member of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the US Military walk down a street in the Lower 9th Ward. The CDC is in New Orleans to monitor the biological effects of the flood waters released by Hurricane Katrina on the New Orleans area. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Windsor, Colorado, May 26, 2008 Fred Turner with FEMA's Community Relations team talks with residents affected by the storm. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Rita, Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Residents of Cameron are still in the process of cleaning up after Hurricane Rita destroyed this gulf coast parish. A group from Anna Marie College in Massachusetts drove to Louisiana to help in collecting and removing debris. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 18, 2014 - Keeghan O'Brien, a Team Rubicon volunteer, breaks up concrete as he works with other Team Rubicon and DirecTV volunteers to remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Flooding, and Tornadoes, Manhattan, KS, June 12, 2008 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rapid assessment team members (from left) Ruth Cheshier and Melissa Ryan confer with Kansas Department of Emergency Management Walt Hefner during a walk-through assessing the damage and needs of the neighborhoods damaged by the June 11 F-4 tornado that slammed through the area.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011061810 Aftermath of Oklahoma floods.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA is helping affected communities recover.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Moore residents, Sileah Morah and Derisha Jackson help a neighbor sift through debris to find his belongings after an F5 tornado struck the area. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Community Relations Workers at Church in Mississippi. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama inspect tornado damage with residents of the Alberta neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Ala., April 29, 2011.

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

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 American Red Cross volunteer, Don Baxtor looks at damage in destroyed neighborhood of Westmoore. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Highlands, N.J., March 28, 2013 Calvary Chapel Bible College student, Jessica Duikstra, dumps debris in a pile to assist cleanup in a Hurricane Sandy battered trailer park. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Private Sector Volunteers.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 13, 2014 - Samaritan's Purse volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Pinetree Loop after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Colerain, N. C. , May 1, 2011 FEMA Housing Specialist Sonny Motley inspects a newly delivered park model home in Bertie County. FEMA is responding to the severe storms and deadly tornadoes that ripped through North Carolina on April 16, 2011. David Fine/FEMA. North Carolina Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 31, 2013 FEMA Public Assistance Specialist, Jeremy Collins and Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management Specialist, Bob Hutson inspect properties in the Westmoor neighborhood as part of the Private Property Debris Removal program. The Moore area was struck by an EF5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, views areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials. East Haven, CT--September 5, 2011--Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, views areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - A Team Rubicon volunteer removes debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding in Manitou Springs, CO.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team (DSAT), Lisa Jackson and FEMA Corps, Patrick McGinn provide disaster information to Whispering Oaks resident, Susie Condict. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

FEMA Community Relations Workers with Volunteer Worker. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Corps of Engineers Debris Specialist with Contractor in Alabama. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina

Washington, Ill., December 5, 2013 Rev. David Myers, right, Senior Advisor to the FEMA Administrator/Director Center of Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships, speaks with NECHAMA Jewish Response to Disaster operations manager Dan Hoeft, center and All Hands Volunteers director of US Disaster Response Sherry Buresh in a neighborhood where the two are helping with volunteer support for cleanup.. Myers met with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster groups to discuss responses to the disaster and discuss coordination and collaboration of partners. Washington, IL, USA-- Rev. David Myers, right, Senior Advisor to the FEMA Administrator/Director Center of Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships, speaks with NECHAMA Jewish Response to Disaster operations manager Dan Hoeft, center and All Hands Volunteers director of US Disaster Response Sherry Buresh in a neighborhood where the two are helping with volunteer support for cleanup.. Myers met with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disas

011070611 Residents allowed to return to their homes in Minot, N. North Dakota Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 Attorney General inspector Roland Garrett, hands out brochures to local resident, Karen Baker, warning of potential fraudulent activities to be aware of while going through the recovery process. Residents impacted by the storm are encouraged to register with FEMA. Moore, OK, May 23, 2013--Attorney General inspector Roland Garrett, hands out brochures to local resident, Karen Baker, warning of potential fradulant actiivities to be aware of while going through the recovery process.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Home Owner with Volunteers.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 Volunteers from all over the country show up to deliver food, water and essentials to tornado survivors in Moore, Oklahoma. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Polk County.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washington, Ill., December 7, 2013 Volunteers from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, help with cleanup in neighborhoods impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling (800)-621-3362 or (TTY) (800) 462-7585 or online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Washington, IL, Dec. 7, 2013--Volunteers from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, help with cleanup in neighborhoods impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vilonia, AR, May 21, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property in Parkwood Meadows near Naylor Road after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Fort Myers, FL, USA--10/15/2022--FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell goes through neighbhorhoods impacted by Hurricane Ian with Disasater Survivor Assistance Team members in the Dunbar neighborhood.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Flooding Severe Storm - Madison, Tenn. , May 27, 2010 David Myers(R)-DHS Director of Faith Based & Community Initiatives works with Joshua Dubois(L)-Executive Director of White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships carry debris from a home affected by the recent storms and flooding. FEMA is responding to severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed thousands of homes across Tennessee in May 2010. David Fine/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Leyrn Miller of Spring, Texas looks at her personal belongings now reduced to rubble and trash by Texas' April, 2016 flood. Miller is one of dozens of Montgomery County residents who is hoping for disaster assistance from FEMA.. Leyrn Miller of Spring, Texas looks ather personal belongings now reduced to rubble and trash by Texas' April, 2016 flood. Milleris one of dozens of Montgomery County residents who is hoping for disaster assistance from FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011102508 Volunteering. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Lady Lake, FL, February 6, 2007 FEMA Community Relations (CR) representative Karen Graham speaks with a resident that lost his home and business in the recent tornadoes. Community Relations specialists take important information directly to individuals affected by disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Atkins, AR, February 9, 2008 A FEMA Community Relations representative walks through a damaged neighborhood looking for residents. FEMA CR workers meet with residents to give them information on where to get assistance and how to apply for aid. Atkins, AR-FEMA Community Relation representatives visit people to give them information regarding where to get assistance if affected by the recent tornadoes.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Washington, lll., December 7, 2013 Volunteers from the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Belvidere, Ill., help with cleanup in neighborhoods impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA by calling (800)-621-3362 or (TTY) (800) 462-7585 or online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Washington, IL, Dec. 7, 2013--Volunteers from the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Belvidere, IL, help with cleanup in neighborhoods impacted by the November 17, 2013 tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

011051011 FEMA Responds to disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Caruthersville, MO. 4-13-06 Herb Cohen, a Home Inspection contractor for FEMA uses a computer to check on the status of Olga King's home which was damaged by the tornado that hit the town. FEMA is working with local and State agencies to assist with the recovery.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Rowlett Fire Captain Patrick Murphy surveys the tornado damage on Delta Drive. Persons impacted by the recent tornadoes 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 Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Federal Urban Search and Rescue Team Nebraska Task Force 1 work with local fire fighters in searching a ravine for potential survivors of the recent tornado. A tornado destroyed many parts of the community on May 20, 2013.. Moore, OK, May 22, 2013--Federal Urban Search and Rescue Team Nebraska Task Force 1 work with local fire fighters in searching a ravine for potential survivors of the recent tornado. A tornado destroyed many parts of the community on May 20, 2013.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mayflower, AR, May 17, 2014 - Team Rubicon volunteers remove debris from a home and property on Plantation Drive after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Katrina

Staten Island, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2013 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal of houses fully destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Midland Beach section of Staten Island, New York. Hoses are used to keep the dust to a minimum, while the air is monitored for signs of asbestos and other contaminants. FEMA is providing Public Assistance funds to aid partners in the cleanup. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Molly Holt, USACE infrastructure team civil engineer for Hurricane Ian recovery and a Charleston District employee, conducts an Applied Technology Council - 45, or ATC-45, Rapid Evaluation Safety Assessment on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 19. The USACE inspectors are working in coordination with county and state of Florida officials to assess the structures and then forwarding their findings to local county officials for a final decision. ATC-45 is an industry standard safety evaluation after windstorms and floods. In addition to the ATC-45 assessments, USACE is actively supporting FEMA and the state of Florida Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in other areas to include temporary blue roof installations, temporary housing and debris technical assistance.

DSAT On-Site Registration.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Waldo Canyon Fire. Colorado Weber Fire. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 Volunteers, Taylor O'Neal and Ashley Eidson keep an eye out on a storm rolling into an already devastated community in El Reno. The El Reno area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 31, 2013. It 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

New York, New York, Participants in the Church of Scientology's Volunteer Minister program help with the recovery from Hurricane Sandy on Staten Island. They are trying to tear down an garage damaged by the storm.

"Vilonia, AR, May 22, 2014 ; Jennifer Connell, a Team Rubicon volunteer, searches for keepsakes as she helps to remove debris from a home and property on Cemetery Road after the home was destroyed by a tornado on April 27. FEMA supports Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) as they help survivors recover from natural disasters. Arkansas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 Dorise Biddie finds a photo album amidst the debris. Her entire house was destroyed except the bathroom. The Moore area was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20, 2013. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 FEMA Region VI Administrator, Tony Robinson (center), FEMA Deputy Administrator, Response and Recovery, Beth Zimmerman (left) and FEMA Urban Search & Rescue Specialist (right), Mark Foster tour tornado devastated community in Moore, Oklahoma. The town was struck by a F5 tornado on May 20. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-294-83. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA, September 12, 2005 -- FEMA Urban Search and Rescue workers talk to a resident still remaining in an area impacted by Hurricane Katrina. New Orleans was evacuted following the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

East Haven, Conn. , September 5, 2011 Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, right, and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, right, view areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials. President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene. East Haven, CT, September 5, 2011--Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, right, and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, right, view areas impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Napolitano was joined by members of the Congressional delegation as well as State and Local Elected Officials.President Obama issued a major disaster delcaration for the State of Connecticut, allowing federal funds to help communities recover from Tropical Storm Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, an

Severe Storm - Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, October 1, 2008 FEMA Community Relations representative, Linda Colon and Cabo Rojo Emergency Manager, Herbert Rodriguez listen to resident in flooded neighborhood. Andrea Booher/FEMA. Puerto Rico Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath and Relief - 26-HK-295-219. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 President Barack Obama, second from left, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and Mayor Glenn Lewis, center, and Governor Mary Fallin, right, along with other state officials visit a neighborhood impacted by the recent F5 tornado. Moore, OK, May 26, 2013--President Barack Obama, second from left, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and Mayor Glenn Lewis, center, and Governor Mary Fallin, right, along with other state officials visit a neighborhood impacted by the recent F5 tornado.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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