Hurricane Damage Landscapes

Images of storm-damaged neighborhoods near coastlines, featuring debris and recovery efforts post-hurricanes, showcasing the impact on homes and infrastructure.

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--10/05/22--The destruction of Hurricane Ian is seen throughout Fort Myers Beach.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Matlacha, FL, USA--October 29, 2022--Remnants of Hurricane Ian's destruction is seen throughtout the area.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Crisfield, Maryland, USA Sept 4, 2024 A view of the port with boats, a water tower and a wind turbine.

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-292. Hurricane Katrina

Beach Haven Recovery. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Flooding Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , Sep. 5, 2012 Endloaders clear sand off of Highway 90 and beach parking areas pushed up by wind and storm surge from Hurricane Isaac. FEMA is providing Public Assistance to several counties in Mississippi which will help cover costs for beach and highway cleanup. . Mississippi Hurricane Isaac. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

France, Pas de Calais, Hauts de France, Bleriot-Plage Sangatte, destruction of "chalets", coastal law.

Crews Build Sand Berms To Prepare For Storm Surge.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-56. Hurricane Katrina

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rich MacKenzie, who earned a doctorate in geological sciences at the University of Florida, collects Global Positioning System survey measurements along a restored 1.2 mile stretch of shoreline near Launch Pads 39A and B. Experts from University of Florida are working with NASA scientists to better understand beach erosion.Constant pounding from tropical storms, such as Hurricane Sandy in October of 2012, other weather systems and higher than usual tides, destroyed sand dunes protecting infrastructure at the spaceport.

Katrina Operations - Venice, Louisiana - 26-HK-361-70. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , September 22, 2011 FEMA Inspector Johanna Hadik, takes photos of a property during an inspection for a renter impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and some nonprofit organizations can register online at www. disasterassistance. gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (TTY 1-800-662-7585) . Milford, CT, September 22, 2011--FEMA Inspector Johanna Hadik, takes photos of a property during an inspection for a renter impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and some nonprofit organizations can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (TTY 1-800-662-7585). Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Mantoloking, N.J., May 7, 2013 - Contractors survey Barnegat Bay and this home destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, as they plan for the demolition of 50 Mantoloking homes as part of the private property debris removal program. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Port St. Joe, FL: Site of sea turtle egg relocation. Subjects: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; Relocation; Reptiles; Volunteers. Location: Florida.

Lovers Key, FL, USA--November 4, 2022--A debris site is set up to collect debris from contracted debris removal companies.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 Local residents stack piles of damaged items outside of their houses in neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge brought in a great deal of sand and water into the neighborhood. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Villingebaek, Denmark, July 22, 2021: Aerial view of coastal protection in North Zealand, Europe

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs) - Waste tour briefing. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. , Environmental Protection Agency

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , September 1, 2011 An aeriall view shows some damage to houses due to Hurricane Irene. East Haven, CT-September 1, 2011-- An ariel view shows some damage to houses due to Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bonita Springs, FL, USA--December 1, 2022-- Debris in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.Christine Gonsalves/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Branford, Conn. , September 1, 2011 An aerial view shows damage due to Hurricane Irene. Branford, CT-September 1, 2011-- An ariel view shows damage due to Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sanibel Island, FL, USA--10/06/2022-- Areas throughout Sanibel Island are scattered with debris following Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

USA, Florida, Marine scientists study Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) by counting nests and eggs monitoring health of this endangered species

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Cocodrie, Louisiana and Water Sampling (BP Oil Spill) - USEPA photo by Eric Vance , Environmental Protection Agency

Hurricane Wilma, Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 Mounds of sand are piled up in the middle of the street by city workers, adjacent to the ocean. The sand covered the street as a result of Hurricane Wilma.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2013 At The Sands Atlantic Beach, workers continue to rebuild despite the cold temperatures. 130 cabanas were destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. They are aiming to reopen by the Memorial Day weekend. The Sands was recently approved for a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA). K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Port St. Joe, FL: Another marked nest on the beach at Port St. Joe. Subjects: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill; Relocation; Reptiles; Volunteers. Location: Florida.

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - Aerial - 26-HK-49-155. aerial view of homes in inlet with displaced boats. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-11. large displaced commercial structure near beach3. Hurricane Katrina

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

Cleanup on Mantoloking, NJ. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Venice - 26-HK-197-104. Hurricane Katrina

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil Spill) - Production platform, Gulf of Mexico. USEPA photo by Eric Vance , Environmental Protection Agency

Mississippi - 26-HK-174-26. Hurricane Katrina

March 2018, Clifftop property collapsing due to coastal erosion after recent storm force winds, Hemsby, Norfolk, England, UK

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-28-149. large damaged building near steel tower with reeds and dock in foreground. Hurricane Katrina

Greece, Peloponnese, Sea Turtle Protection Consisting Of Wood And Cardboard Forming A Cordon Around An Area On Sandy Beach Near Sunbathers

Global Warming

Dune preservation experiment, Ocean City, Maryland - digital file from original color transparency | Library of Congress

Coastal Homes vulnerable to storms and sea level rise in New England

Katrina - General - 26-HK-403-34. Hurricane Katrina

Fort Myers Beach, FL, USA--November 1, 2022--Florida Power and Light Company continue to restore power on Fort Myers Beach.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Sanibel, FL, USA--November 29, 2022--Crews work to clean debris out of waterways in neighborhoods on Sanibel Island.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Palm branches and coconuts litter the ground in the housing area at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki. State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 - 26-HK-27-72. houseboat-type vessel among trees-- Chris Tramp photo. Hurricane Katrina

Hurricane Wilma, Key West, FL, November 4, 2005 Mounds of sand are piled up in the middle of the street by city workers. The sand covered the street as a result of Hurricane Wilma.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Atlantic Beach, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2013 At The Sands Atlantic Beach, workers continue to rebuild despite the cold temperatures. 130 cabanas were destroyed during Hurricane Sandy. They are aiming to reopen by the Memorial Day weekend. The Sands was recently approved for a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA). K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Milford, Conn. , September 1, 2011 An aerial view shows some damage incurred due to Hurricane Irene. Milford, CT-September 1, 2011-- An ariel view shows some damage incurred due to Hurricane Irene.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Los Alcázares (Murcia) 09/20/2019. Destructions causedLos Alcázares (Murcia) 09/20/2019. Devastation caused by the cold drop floods that hit the Spanish Levante. In the image, the promenade. Photo: Juan Carlos Soler archdc.

Office of Research and Development - Gulf Breeze GED , Environmental Protection Agency

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Port Security Unit (PSU) 309 - 26-HK-27-56. destroyed church and other destruction along waterfront--Chris Tramp photo. Hurricane Katrina

Coastal Cleanup Day. Cleanup at Redondo Beach. Over 14,000 volunteers took part in Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County, cleaning up beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and storm drains at 69 different sites. Over 300,000 pounds of debris and recyclables were removed by the various environmental organizations, community groups, families, local businesses, faith-based organizations and students that took part. Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Madison, Conn. , September 1, 2011 An aerial view shows damage to houses due to Hurricane Irene. Local crews continue cleanup measures in areas impacted by the storm. Madison, CT-September 1, 2011-- An ariel view shows damage to houses due to Hurricane Irene. Local crews continue cleanup measures in areas impacted by the storm.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Cleanup at Redondo Beach. Over 14,000 volunteers took part in Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County, cleaning up beaches, parks, alleys, creeks, highways and storm drains at 69 different sites.

NEW YORK (Nov. 3, 2012) An aerial view of storm and fire damage along the coast of New York from a Georgia Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter during a flight from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

Iconic Image of Superstorm Sandy to Disappear. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - East Haven, Conn. , October 12, 2011 Mitigation methods taken to avoid possible damage caused from storms. East Haven, CT, October 12, 2011--Mitigation methods taken to avoid possible damage caused from storms.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

New York, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 An aerial view of damage of the coastline of New York caused by the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy. Many houses were impacted by the storm that impacted the area 11 days ago. New York, NY, Nov. 10, 2012--Aerial damage of the coastline of New York, NY. Jcoelyn Augustino/FEMA. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Eastern Island is the second largest of the three islands at Midway Atoll. It is estimated that 60% of the island was over-washed by the tsunami. The tsunami generated by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Japan struck the refuge at 11:36 PM on Thursd. Subjects: Islands; Wildlife refuges; Wildlife impacts; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Weather impacts. Location: Pacific Islands. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: MIDWAY ATOLL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-76. North Shore--sunset over water and wooden structures, date stamped Sept 25 2005. Hurricane Katrina

Hudson River Walkway Damage. New Jersey Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic 1 January 2025: An overflowing garbage bin stands on a residential street in dominicus, dominican republic, highlighting waste management challenges

Before and After Atlantic Beach, NY. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

In the Netherlands, in the port of Rotterdam, there is an experimental floating farm with dairy cows. System to adapt agricultural production to rising water levels. The project is already being exported all over the world.Aux Pays-Bas, dans le port de Rotterdam, une ferme flottante expérimentale avec des vaches laitières. Système visant à adapater la production agricole à la montée des eaux. Le projet s'exporte déjà dans le monde entier.

Naples, FL, USA--10/24/2022--Debris is piled up outside of homes impacted by Hurricane Ian.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Hurricane Irma was an extremely powerful and catastrophic hurricane, the strongest observed in the Atlantic since 2007. The storm caused catastrophic damage in the Florida Keys.

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Pilottown - 26-HK-373-13. Hurricane Katrina

Critical Incident Stress Management - Gulfport from the Air - 26-HK-138-73. Hurricane Katrina

Long Beach, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2013 In November 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the city's historic boardwalk. By November 2013, the construction of a stronger and safer boardwalk will be complete. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Deepwater Horizion oil spill

Before and After Averne, NY. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Hurricane Ian storm damage on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. USACE is actively supporting FEMA and the state of Florida Hurricane Ian recovery efforts in areas to include infrastructure assessments, temporary blue roof installations, temporary housing and debris technical assistance.

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge "Cape Island" sign. Subjects: Signs; Wildlife refuges. Location: South Carolina. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: CAPE ROMAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. . 1998 - 2011.

This observation tower located on Wildlife Drive offers visitors a grand view of the impoundment areas of the refuge, where most of the birds feed daily. Subjects: Aquatic environments; Birdwatching; Buildings, facilities and structures; Coastal environments; Connecting people with nature; Environments (Natural); Leisure activities; Marine environments; Panoramics; Places (Human-made); Ponds; Public access; Recreati. Fish and Wildlife Service Site: J.N. 'DING' DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

Heal the Bay Clean up at Venice Beach, California, USA. About 400 Students and Volunteers help with the Monthly Clean-up, California.

Heal the bay Clean up at Venice Beach, About 400 Students and Volunteers help with the Monthly Clean-up, California

The Pascagoula Lighthouse in Mississippi was moved and restored after Hurricane Katrina. This photo of the lighthouse is overlaid with a quote from Cyril Baxter Mann of FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation Division. The quote reads: ";It's very rewarding to be art of an agreement that can be used as a model for other states wishing to reserve their heritage and history in the face of disaster."; Original photo by Christopher Mardorf. Created by Loretta Kuo.

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