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Tornado Damage and Recovery Scenes

Images depict the aftermath of severe tornadoes, showcasing destroyed homes, debris-filled landscapes, and efforts by survivors to salvage belongings in a somber, chaotic environment.

Nothing Left But a Foundation After an F4 Tornado

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-370-106. File Unit includes photographs of Admrial Allen on CNN and Visits by Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton among others. Hurricane Katrina

France, South-Western France, Ile d'Oleron, former bunker, trunk on the beach after storm, Pointe de Gatseau

An aerial view of some damage caused by Hurricane Andrew

Severe Storm Tornado - Oklahoma County, Okla. , May 24, 2010 Little remains of a tornado-destroyed home other than a patchy assortment of dry wall and framing lumber. Storms sweeping across eastern Oklahoma on May 10 spawned 22 confirmed tornadoes including several F3 and two F4 twisters. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

US Army Corps of Engineers Fire Island Cleanup. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Enterprise, AL, March 3, 2007 This house was destroyed by the recent Alabama tornadoes. This area of Alabama has been declared a federal disaster area. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Americus, GA, March 8, 2007 The tops of pine trees were snapped like twigs 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

Nashville Flood

Red Cross Mental Health Outreach.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Critical Incident Stress Management - Mississippi - 26-HK-140-98. Hurricane Katrina

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

Flag in Devastated Town

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-370-77. File Unit includes photographs of Admrial Allen on CNN and Visits by Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton among others. Hurricane Katrina

Joplin Destruction. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Salvage Engineering Response Team - New Orleans - Early October - 26-HK-351-57. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance. Moore, OK, May 22, 2013--Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Vice Admiral Vivien Crea - 26-HK-15-18. aerial view of destroyed buildings and empty foundations along Gulf beachfront. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Trent Brown talks to a resident in the Duggers Tropical Village community during an assessment for potential pollution threats after Hurricane Ian, in Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 27, 2022. The Coast Guard is working closely with federal, state and local partners to mitigate post-hurricane environmental threats. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lisa Ferdinando)

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Enterprise, AL, March 5, 2007 Home damaged by the recent Alabama tornadoes. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-178. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 Local resident Trina Minnick finds a bible while going through the remains of her house that was destroyed in the recent tornado that hit on May 20, 2013. Residents impacted by the tornado are encouraged to register with FEMA. Moore, OK, May 23, 2013--Local resident Trina Minnick finds a bible while going through the remains of her house that was destroyed in the recent tornado that hit on May 20, 2013.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Okla., May 30, 2013 Oklahoma State Coordinator Officer Michelann Ooten surveys the mounds of debris left in the wake of a tornado in the Steelman Estates near Shawnee, Oklahoma. Richard Krikava/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A Brick Building Lies Shattered After Hurricane Charley

Aftermath - New Orleans - 26-HK-41-27. NOLA Nov 05--destroyed houses along road. Hurricane Katrina

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-134. Hurricane Katrina

FEMA Corps DSAT Member Registers Storm Survivor.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Henryville, Ind. , March 6, 2012 The community of Henryville was hit brutally hard, with destruction, damage and deaths the result of tornadoes that tore through the center of town March 2. FEMA, state and local officials were there March 6 and 7 to assess the damage, with assessments going to the Governor of Indiana for evaluation and a possible recommendation for a presidential disaster declaration. Michael Raphael/FEMA photo.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Destoryed Business. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Displaced Boats - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-28-106. debris and ducks near damaged power lines, road and dock. Hurricane Katrina

121114-N-FA760-090. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Coast Guard Structures - Air Stations - New Orleans - 26-HK-95-236. AIRSTA NOLA--destroyed home. Hurricane Katrina

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-305-13. Hurricane Katrina

Business and home owners clean debris from their flood damaged properties in Denham Springs, La on Monday, August 22, 2016.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Pollution - ESU St. Louis Response - North Bass - 26-HK-232-123. Hurricane Katrina

We're OK. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-131. Hurricane Katrina

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

Aftermath - Aerial - 26-HK-296-138. Hurricane Katrina

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 Aerial view of homes that were ravaged by fire in the community of Breezy Point, New York as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The area also received widespread flooding and power outages. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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

Moore, Okla., May 27, 2013 Dorise and Michael Biddie look at the bathtub where Dorise sheltered during the tornado. The 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

DSAT Interview with Survivor.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Looking like a war zone, this area in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was devastated by an F-5 Tornado with winds up to 230 miles per hour. The area of destruction was 1 mile wide and and left a path of destruction 19 miles long. A totaled brown Honda Civic sits amongst the rubble in the foreground of this image. People are seen rummaging through the debris looking for salvageable personal items. Base: Oklahoma City State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DSAT Members Provide Information to Storm Survivor.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storm Tornado - Okmulgee County, Okla. , May 16, 2010 Two homes, one completely destroyed and another severely damaged, were struck by one of 22 confirmed tornadoes that swept the eastern half of the state on May 10. The storms that hit the state produced the fourth largest single-day outbreak of tornadoes in Oklahoma's history. FEMA . Oklahoma Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A home in Union Beach, NJ has been completely destroyed by Superstorm Sandy except for its concrete stairs and flooded foundation.

Tropical Storm Fay, Barefoot Bay, FL, August 20, 2008 This residence was damaged by a tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Fay that touched down in Brevard County. Winds were strong enough to peel the roof back, yet there were no injuries. Barry Bahler/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

New Orleans - 26-HK-200-5. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-2. Hurricane Katrina

Edgewater St. sign on street where Hurricane Ivan in Pensacola Florida hit

121111-N-FA760-028. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Volunteers for tornado relief in tennessee

Hurricane Katrina, DR-1607 Hurricane Rita

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-127. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado - Snow Hill, N. C. , April 19, 2011 preliminary damage assessments 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

Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Greensburg, KS May 23, 2007 - A basement is all that's left of a home in the middle of town. Most of the buildings that were not blown away by the May 4 tornado will have to be torn down. FEMA is paying seventy-five percent of the removal costs.. 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

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Newtonia, Missouri, May 12, 2008 This home in Newtonia was flattened by the EF4 tornado that damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes May 10. Michael Raphael/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

An aerial view of devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew, which struck the area on August 24th. Base: Homestead Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Racine, Missouri, May 11, 2008 A powerful late afternoon tornado destroyed homes in Racine on May 10. Michael Raphael/FEMA.. 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

Street of Destruction in Saline County.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Collegedale, Tenn. , May 8, 2011 The path of the tornado in this area destroyed everything in its path. Non-toxic waste is being sorted by volunteers and burned. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA. Tennessee Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Associated Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

El Reno, Okla., June 15, 2013 Debris, including a bed, piled high on curbsides in El Reno. The El Reno area was struck by a EF5 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

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 24, 2011 St. John's Regional Medical Center is a total loss folowing the May 22nd EF-5 tornado that struck the city. FEMA is in the city to administer assistance to the survivors. Jace Anderson/FEMA. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Moore, Okla., May 23, 2013 Moore residents, Kristian Parrish and Axel Gudina dig through the debris to find personal belongings. Moore was struck by an F5 tornado on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Personal Possessions Now Debris. New York Hurricane Sandy. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Lafayette, TN, 02/08/2008 This church steeple stands tall amidst damaged buildings and homes impacted from the recent tornadoes that touched down on February 5, 2008. Lafayette, TN-Damage homes from recent tornadoes that touched down on February 5, 2008.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

A view of the damage done to the 300 barracks area after a tornado struck the base. Base: Altus Air Force Base State: Oklahoma (OK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. This is a view of Plaza Tower Elementary school. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance.. Moore, OK, May 22, 2013--Aerial views of the damage caused by the tornado that touched down in the area on May 20, 2013. This is a view of Plaza Tower Elementary school. FEMA continues to assist disaster survivors and are encouraged to register for assistance.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Working dog searches debris for missing persons in Bolivar, Texa. Texas Hurricane Ike. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Katrina Operations - Venice, Louisiana - 26-HK-361-9. Hurricane Katrina

ESU St. Louis - New Orleans - 26-HK-320-138. Hurricane Katrina

Rowlett resident Bobby Romero hangs the Texas flag on his friend's tornado destroyed home. 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

Trailer homes and houses destroyed by tornado

Ship Bottom, New Jersey, Debris from Hurricane Sandy lines the streets on Long Beach Island, a barrier island off the New Jersey coast.

Piles of debris from flood damaged businesses line the sides of Highway 16 in Denham Springs, La.. Louisiana Severe Storms and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Captain Stanton - Aftermath - 26-HK-280-4. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Principal Federal Official - 26-HK-369-195. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 22, 2013 Residents look at the place their home stood after a tornado struck the community of Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th. Andrea Booher/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - New Orleans - 26-HK-41-48. NOLA Nov 05--van with open door in debris and wood pile near home. Hurricane Katrina

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - Aerial - 26-HK-49-128. aerial view of destroyed mobile housing near Gulf. Hurricane Katrina

ESU New Orleans - IMATHcao - 26-HK-429-55. Hurricane Katrina

Material from Vice Admiral Allen - Aftermath - 26-HK-371-27. Hurricane Katrina

Coast Guard Stations - 26-HK-333-77. Station Damage. Hurricane Katrina

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Crawford County, GA, March 9, 2007 This home was completely destroyed by the tornado that touched down in Crawford County on March 1. Several tornadoes stuck Georgia on that date. Mark Wolfe/FEMA.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Hurricane Damage - 26-HK-298-11. Hurricane Katrina

Moore, Okla., May 29, 2013 Tornado survivor, Frances Robinson returns to his home to retrieve belongings and looks own into his shelter. He survived the tornado by getting in his tornado shelter. 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

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-47-167. displaced, destroyed homes and large amount of debris. Hurricane Katrina

Tornado damaged neighborhood. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Salvage Engineering Response Team - Mobile Alabama - 26-HK-348-55. Hurricane Katrina

Sector New Orleans - Aftermath - 26-HK-149-126. Hurricane Katrina

State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at Shopping Center in Yazoo Cit. Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Madisonville, Ky, December 10, 2005 - A home in the city's Country Club subdivision suffered major damages from an F4 tornado that struck on November 15. President Bush issued a federal disaster declaration on December first to address damages and losses for indivduals and business owners in Hopkins and Marshall counties. Win Henderson/FEMA photo.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 14, 2011 Property owners and volunteers cleanup what remains of a house. The debris must be separated into wood, electronics, construction waste, large appliances, hazardous waste, and household garbage piles for proper disposal. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt. Alabama Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , August 1, 2011 The EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011 tore a path through Joplin seven miles long and half a mile wide. FEMA is providing assistance to those who were affected by the tornado. Missouri Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Aftermath - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-48-70. North Shore--destroyed house, date stamped 24 421pm. Hurricane Katrina

Mayflower, AR, May 7, 2014 - A safe room still stands among tornado debris 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

A demolished building displays the effects of Typhoon Omar which struck on August 29th, causing severe damage to Andersen Air Force Base; Naval Station, Guam; and the surrounding area. Country: United States Of America (USA)

Volunteers Search for Survivor's Possession.. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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