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The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) includes a multiple railcar subway train in the Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE Incidents (HT) course. Emergency responders are provided unique scenarios and respond to incidents that may possibly be radiological, biological or chemical. For more information, visit http://cdp.dhs.gov/training/courses/ht

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) includes a multiple railcar...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-05-22 13:16:16 UTC Photographer Name: Benjamin Crossley Keywords: ARTC ^ HT ^ Level C ^ radiological ^ subway Photographs Relating to Disasters an... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- FEMA Logistics Specialist Smitty R. Bell provides Points of Distribution (PODs) training to first responders in Smyrna, Tenn. Points of Distribution in strategic areas provide water and MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) to disaster survivors. In May, severe storms and flooding caused major damage in 49 Tennessee counties. Martin Grube/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Smyrna, Te...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA offers Points of Distribution (PODs) training Production Date: 08/05/2010 Caption: Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- FEMA Logistics Specialist Smitty R. ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- General James Bassham, TEMA Director and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate speak to the TEMA emergency operation center responders. FEMA is responding the severe storms and flooding that damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses across Tennessee. David Fine/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- General Ja...

The original database describes this as: Title: TEMA Director and FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate in Tennessee Production Date: 05/06/2010 Caption: Nashville, Tenn. , May 6, 2010 -- General James Bassham,... More

Flooding - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- Assistant Director Tim Hooker of Rutherford County Emergency Management Office takes part in Points of Distribution (PODs) training for first responders in Smyrna, Tenn. PODs are locations where disaster survivors can pick up life sustaining supplies such as food and water. Martin Grube/FEMA

Flooding - Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- Assistant Director Tim H...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Martin Grube taken on 08/05/2010 in Tennessee Production Date: 08/05/2010 Caption: Smyrna, Tenn. , August 5, 2010 -- Assistant Director Tim Hook... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Roma, Texas, July 24, 2010 -- 2nd Street in Roma, Texas. Hurricane Alex flooded communities in the city of Roma, the only way first responders were able get in and patrol the neighborhood was by boat. FEMA/Daniel Llargues

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Roma, Texas, July 24, 2010 -- 2n...

The original database describes this as: Title: Flood rescue team in Roma,Texas Production Date: 07/24/2010 Caption: Roma, Texas, July 24, 2010 -- 2nd Street in Roma, Texas. Hurricane Alex flooded communiti... More

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil Spill) - Sand washing equipment on Grand Isle, LA. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. [412-APD-675-42_Blake_Adm_Jackson_with_EPA_responders.JPG]

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil...

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil Spill)

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS Larry Erskline along with Denver MERS Wesley Wilson test the VHF repeater tower they set up to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers test the VHF repeater tower Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS Larry Erskline along w... More

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS along with Denver MERS set up VHF repeater tower to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers set up VHF repeater tower Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS along with Denver MERS s... More

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set up VHF repeater tower to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA VHS repeater tower set up in North Dakota Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set up VHF repeater... More

The fire crew deployed to Fort Bragg Firehouse #1 Christmas

The fire crew deployed to Fort Bragg Firehouse #1 Christmas

The fire crew deployed to Fort Bragg Firehouse #1 Christmas Day: from left, Lt. Chip McDaniel, FF Matt Pugh, FF Jonathan Strickland, FF Raymond Drury, FF Jason Conaway, Lt. William Williams, FF Justin Shepherd,... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Tariai Mobley, with the 374th Medical Group (MG), Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN), waits for emergency responders at the simulated crash site of a C-21 passenger jet aircraft, during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE), at Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan (JPN)

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Tariai Mobley, with the 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Yokota Air Base Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: PACAF Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (left) and STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injured victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (left) and ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRMAN (AMN) Mike Rodriguez (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injured victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), prepare to load simulated victims onto a waiting US Coast Guard (USCG) HH-60J Jayhawk Medium Range Recovery (MRR) Helicopter during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighter William Stamey (kneeling right), 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), checks an exercise injury card for a simulated victim, while AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Daniel Gulick (back left) assists a mobile simulated victim to the triage area, during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighter William Stamey (kneeling right), 6th A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

Several simulated injury victims wait for in-processing in the triage area during a 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

Several simulated injury victims wait for in-processing in the triage ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (kneeling left), Firefighter, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), checks a simulated victim for any injuries during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Donavan Baldwin (kneeling le...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Anthony Wayne, Firefighter, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), takes a break during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Anthony Wayne, Firefighter, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Lamar Brown (right), Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), transport a simulated injury victim to the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Elliot Whitley (left) and AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), prepare a simulated injury victim for transportation in the triage area during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Department, MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), prepare to transport a simulated injured victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill AFB in preparation for an upcoming Airfest. AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Melissa Gridley, Videographer, 6th Communications Squadron (CS), 6th AMW, is seen in the background using a video camera to record and document the exercise

US Air Force (USAF) Firefighters, 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Fire Dep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

Four simulated injury victims wait for transportation in-processing in the triage area during a 6th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) test for first responders simulating an aircraft mishap on the South Ramp at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), Florida (FL), in preparation for an upcoming Airfest

Four simulated injury victims wait for transportation in-processing in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Macdill Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Douglas K. Lingefelt, USAF Releas... More

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2005 -- Members of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue task forces, local and state responders set up an operation area to continue rescue efforts into areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, August 31, 2005 -- Members of the...

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

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Responders after Hurricane Katrina

Vice President Cheney Meets with Relief Coordinators and Emergency Res...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 - A HAZMAT instructor (left) adjusts the respirator mask being used by one of two area Emergency Medical Technician team members who are preparing to respond to a simulated rescue operation to a chemical spill. All first responders cleaning up the toxic conditions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have undergone similar training. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 -...

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

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 - A "victim" of a chemical spill training session is rescued by members of an area Emergency Medical Technician team during a training exercise for first responders to hazardous materials and toxic contamination situations. Chemical and other toxic material conditions caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are cleaned up by personnel who have undergone similar training. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9, 2005 -...

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

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9., 2005 - Members of an area Emergency Medical Technician team undergo training required for certification as rescue (grey suits) and decontamination (green suits) unit responders to hazardous material and toxic contamination situations. The HAZMAT responders who are cleaning up the spills and contaminations caused by Hurricanes Kartrina and Rita have all been certified through similar training courses. Win Henderson / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, La., October 9., 2005 ...

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

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Members of an emergency medical team demonstrate a defibulator to cub scouts from Pack 720 of Pasadena, Texas. FEMA coordinates the efforts of many emergency first responders. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Houston, TX, October 15, 2005 -- Members of an emerge...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- King Abdullah II Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan arrives from an over flight of the Hurricane Katrina damaged area in Black Hawk Helocopters to meet with 40 1st responders that were here after Hurricane Katrina struck. The King of Jordan wanted to see first hand how we respond and handle disasters and what lessons can be learned and applied to disasters in his country. MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 02-3-06 -- King Abdullah II Bin A...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-17-06 -- Bob Stephan, Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary of Infrastructure Protection, takes part in an Preparedness Tabletop Exercise work group with FEMA and 1st responders from around the country at the Region VI Hurricane Preparedness Tabletop Exercise held in New Orleans. The Tabletop Exercise helps FEMA and 1st Responders better prepare for disasters in this two day facilitated exercise. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-17-06 -- Bob Stephan, Departmen...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-23-06 -- 1st Responders take part in Hurricane Alicia's Full-Scale FEMA funded exercise drill to test emergency procedures in preparation for the 2006 hurricane season. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-23-06 -- 1st Responders take pa...

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

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-24-06 -- Joseph Matthews, Department of Homeland Security Emergency Manager, address Federal, State, Local, and Private entities at Hurricane Alicia's Full-Scale Exercise briefing to better prepare for pre-landfall and post-landfall response exercise held in New Orleans. The Exercise was held to help 1st Responders better prepare and respond to disasters, and to test communications, coordination between organizations, and moving people including special needs and elderly in this two day exercise. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 5-24-06 -- Joseph Matthews, Depar...

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

Baton Rouge, LA, May 10, 2007 -- FEMA and other federal responders work with their state counterparts in Louisiana recently at the mock hurricane exercise. The state emergency operations center was activated to test preparedness and response before the start of the 2007 hurricane season. Manuel Broussard/FEMA

Baton Rouge, LA, May 10, 2007 -- FEMA and other federal responders wor...

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

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 31, 2007 -- Raphael Anton with the US Army, assigned to the DHS-FEMA Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Equipment Program (CEDAP) learns more about a new thermal imaging device recently given to responders from areas at high risk for hurricanes, tornadoes, or wildfires. Over 730 responders were part of accelerated training to learn how to use a variety of high tech equipment being delivered to their departments. Photo by Manuel Broussard/FEMA

NEW ORLEANS, LA, May 31, 2007 -- Raphael Anton with the US Army, assig...

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

Anniston, Ala. , July 27, 2007 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is the only Congressionally-chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training center for civilians. The CDP specializes in providing resident and non-resident advanced hands-on, all-hazards training for America's state, local, and tribal emergency responders in their mission to prevent, deter, respond to, and recover from terrorist acts and other catastrophic events, especially those involving WMD or hazardous materials. CDP/Shannon Arledge

Anniston, Ala. , July 27, 2007 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness...

The original database describes this as: Title: Center for Domestic Preparedness building Production Date: 07/27/2007 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , July 27, 2007 -- The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is ... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- Local rescue workers and National Guard members lift Jeanie Gassen, a Kingfisher resident, to safety following severe flooding in Oklahoma caused by Tropical Storm Erin. Kingfisher residents use local community first responders for immediate help following flooding. Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- An search and rescue crew in an air boat look for residents that need help following the severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm Erin. In the immediate aftermath of any disaster, residents rely on local first responders for immediate assistance. Photo by: Patricia Brach/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 2007 -- First responders help a rescue boat returning with victims from flood waters caused by Tropical Storm Erin. People needed to be rescued when flood waters rose quickly and left many people stranded. FEMA's Individual Assistance Program has grants and other aid available to help flood victims recover from floods. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Kingfisher, OK, August 19, 20...

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

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA 10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

Seattle, WA,10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Region 10 Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) Top Officials (TOPOFF) Exercise. Over 15,000 participants from federal, state and local agencies are participating this week in the most comprehensive counterterrorism exercise to date. TOPOFF engages participants in the decision making processes they would face in a real world disaster ? from public health concerns to communications issues among agencies and the media. Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

Seattle, WA,10-16-07 -- FEMA and Emergency Responders work at the Regi...

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

[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008-- Responders at the command center seek shelter in the basement of Windsor Fire Department as a tornado was seen heading their way. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008-- Responders at the...

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

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, IA, June 21, 2008 -- At the checkpoint blocking traffic from entering flooded Oakville, Red Cross Disaster Assessor Charles Ball checks out the new hand-held data recorder with Joe Guerra from Rapid Data Management Systems. These new-tech devices allow emergency responders to collect and transmit data in real time, which can cut response times. Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Oakville, IA, June 21, 2008 -...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Oscola,FL, August 21, 2008 -- Despite the flooding conditions this Seminole County Emergency Response ambulance makes a run during Tropical Storm Fay. Local and State emergency/first responders have braved all conditions for their communities safety. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Oscola,FL, August 21, 2008 -- Despite the floodin...

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-085

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-084

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-086

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion... More

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion Chief Gary Alstrand, NASA Fire Department ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-029

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Par...

September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by the American Legion, Post 881, Moffett Field. Remarks by Rep for First Responders - Gattalion ... More

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 18, 2008 -- Gaido's Restaurant, amidst debris at the seawall on Galveston Island, serves a lunch for the first responders to thank those workers for their efforts in helping the community recover from the destruction of Hurricane Ike. Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Galveston, Texas, September 18, 2008 -- Gaido's Restau...

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

[Hurricane Ike] Beaumont, TX, September 19,2008--Base camps such as this one in Beaumont, TX are used to provide temporary housing for first responders, FEMA personnel and other agencies who are working in areas affected by Hurricane Ike. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

[Hurricane Ike] Beaumont, TX, September 19,2008--Base camps such as th...

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

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- Students at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) campus in northern Maryland, took on an international flavor during the Intergrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) with first responders from Mexico and the US training together. Classmates(L-R), Nogales/Sonora, Mexico Fire Chief, Jose Hernandez; Candice Abinanti,FEMA Headquarters, International Affairs Division and Octavio Gradillas, Nogales, Arizona, Police Department share a light moment in the classroom. Barry Bahler/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's international Classroom Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- Students at FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (E... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- King County Sheriff, Captain Bruce Booker (standing) serves as a FEMA instructor at the FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI) during a week long Integrated Emergency Management Course (IEMC) with international first responders from Nogales/Sonora, Mexico. Rosa Guadalope (seated r), Cruz Roja Mexicana (Red Cross) and Enriquez Palafo, Grupo Beta (Migrant Protection Services) work together on an IEMC exercise on the EMI campus. Barry Bahler/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA conducts International training Production Date: 02/12/2009 Caption: Emmitsburg, Md. , February 12, 2009 -- King County Sheriff, Captain Bruce Booker (sta... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at the Groundbreaking of the new Gulfport Municipal Complex, which will house police administration, municipal court and city services. The structure will contain a FEMA 361 shelter for first responders and is being built with mitigation and public assistance funds. Jennifer Smits/FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Groundbreaking for Gulfport Municipal Complex Production Date: 05/04/2009 Caption: Gulfport, Miss. , May 4, 2009 --Acting TRO Director Alec Watson speaks at th... More

Machinist's Mate Fireman Tara Steiner and Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Christopher Leddy, flying squad rapid responders aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19),

Machinist's Mate Fireman Tara Steiner and Hull Maintenance Technician ...

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 25, 2009) Machinist's Mate Fireman Tara Steiner and Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Christopher Leddy, flying squad rapid responders aboard the amphibious command ship USS B... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and other federal agencies prepare to board a U. S. Coast Guard plane heading for American Samoa. FEMA is the lead federal agency in the response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- R...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster workers board a plane in American Samoa Production Date: 09/30/2009 Caption: Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and ot... More

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and other federal agencies prepare to board a U. S. Coast Guard plane heading for American Samoa. FEMA is the lead federal agency in the response to the earthquake and tsunami disaster. FEMA/Casey Deshong

Earthquake ^ Tsunami - Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Re...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster workers board a plane for American Samoa Production Date: 09/30/2009 Caption: Barbers Point, Hawaii, September 30, 2009 -- Responders from FEMA and ot... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, M-113 armored personnel carriers exit the area during a Mode II-IV exercise that allows teams to practice an emergency response, including helicopter evacuation to local hospitals. The personnel carriers would be used to transport shuttle crews and responders during an emergency. The exercise involves NASA fire rescue personnel, volunteers portraying astronauts with simulated injuries, helicopters and personnel from the Air Force’s 920th Rescue Wing and medical trauma teams at three central Florida hospitals. The Space Shuttle Program and U.S. Air Force are conducting the emergency simulation. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-5283

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A,...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, M-113 armored personnel carriers exit the area during a Mode II-IV exercise that allows teams to practice an emergency response, including ... More

Emergency Planning and Security - Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- First Responders collect evidence from a potential hazardous crime scene, during a training exercise at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). During CDP training emergency response personnel, regardless of specialty, learn the importance of preserving crime scenes when responding to All-Hazards, Mass-casualty events. Shannon Arledge/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security - Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Law Enforcement Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness Production Date: 10/09/2009 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , October 9, 2009 -- First Responders coll... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard Hildreth of Pacific, Wash. , prepares for emergency responder training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). Hildreth has completed several CDP courses over the past two years. CDP training instructs responders to determine their response, select required equipment, personal protective levels, and decontamination procedures. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp. dhs. gov.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Shannon Arledge taken on 04/23/2010 in Alabama Production Date: 04/23/2010 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard Hildreth of ... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard Hildreth (pictured front-left), of Pacific, Wash. , assists his team of emergency responders transport a simulated survivor through the initial stage of decontamination during an exercise. Hildreth attended training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), in Anniston, Ala. , and has completed several CDP courses over the past two years. CDP training instructs responders to determine their response, select required equipment, personal protective levels, and decontamination procedures. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp. dhs. gov.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mayor Richard Hildreth at CDP training Production Date: 04/23/2010 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , April 23, 2010 -- Mayor Richard Hildreth (pictured front-left), of... More

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs) - Sand washing equipment on Grand Isle, LA. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. [412-APD-659-42_Blake_Adm_Jackson_with_EPA_responders.jpg]

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Phot...

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs)

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs) - Workers line containers with heavy plastic sheeting. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. [412-APD-659-32_beach_EPA_responders_survey.jpg]

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Phot...

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - BP Oil Spill (Web Photographs)

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil Spill) - Workers line containers with heavy plastic sheeting. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. GPS coordinates in metadata. [412-APD-675-32_beach_EPA_responders_survey.JPG]

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil...

Office of the Administrator (Lisa P. Jackson) - Various Images (BP Oil Spill)

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 30, 2010 --Jonetta Darden (r) Territory Public Assistance Officer, conferring with Colonel Robert Freehill (c) Defense Coordinator and John Alonzo FEMA Logistics Chief in the Virgin Islands Territory Emergency Operations Agency (VITEMA) center as Hurricane Earl bears down on the Island. Rapid and accurate sharing of response information between the local responders and state and federal officials is vital during an emergency or disaster. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, A...

The original database describes this as: Title: Preparations for Huricane Earl in the US Virgin Islands Production Date: 08/30/2010 Caption: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 30, 2010 --Jonetta Darden (r... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida were stitched into the fabric of the American Flag, which was recovered near ground zero following the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The "New York Says Thank You Foundation" is taking the flag on a cross-country journey to be restored to its original 13-stripe design using pieces of fabric from American flags destined for retirement in all 50 states. Once the flag is restored, it will become a permanent collection of the National September 11 Memorial Museum being built at the World Trade Center site. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-1497

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take p...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- More than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kenned... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing Honor Guard and more than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony in the Debus Conference Facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. The contributions of NASA, Kennedy Space Center and the state of Florida were stitched into the fabric of the American Flag, which was recovered near ground zero following the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The "New York Says Thank You Foundation" is taking the flag on a cross-country journey to be restored to its original 13-stripe design using pieces of fabric from American flags destined for retirement in all 50 states. Once the flag is restored, it will become a permanent collection of the National September 11 Memorial Museum being built at the World Trade Center site. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-1487

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the United States Air Force 45th Sp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the United States Air Force 45th Space Wing Honor Guard and more than a dozen 9/11 first responders take part in "The National 9/11 Flag" stitching ceremony in the Debus Confe... More

US, Japanese responders make history

US, Japanese responders make history

Japanese emergency response team members from Chubu Hospital off-load a mock casualty from the air ambulance, known as “Doctor Heli,” at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa April 27. U.S. military and local and nationa... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Administrator Craig Fugate praised the the first responders, non-profit and faith-based organizations, as well as members of the general public for their courage, their quick response and tireless efforts to save lives and help the disaster survivors.

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference i...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tuscaloosa AL press conference Production Date: 04/28/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , April 28, 2011 -- At a press conference in Tuscaloosa Administrator Crai... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Members of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service are reporting to a staging area in the tornado devastated Pratt City community. Local first responders like this group are critical elements of initial disaster response. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Members of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Search and Rescue Workers in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- Members of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service a... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his pet after rescuing him from the the rubble of his mother's home for four days in Pleasant Grove, AL. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders include local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts h...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/01/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/01/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 1, 2011 -- James Davis comforts his p... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapped like match sticks after a series of deadly tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapp...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Power poles were snapped l... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her daughter survey the damages to their home after a tornado destroyed the structure. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her da...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 --Nola Stewart and her daught... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush to bring power back to the grid after a series of tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush t...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- Utility workers rush to br... More

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God was completely destroyed after a series of powerful tornadoes destroyed homes in the areas of rural Northeastern Alabama. When natural disasters, such as severe storms and tornadoes, strike, the first responders are local emergency and public works personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and numerous private interest groups who provide emergency assistance required to protect the public's health and safety and to meet immediate human needs. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 05/02/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/02/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 2, 2011 -- The First Assembly of God ... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm lands and fields are inundated by Tennessee flood waters of the "Flood of the Century. " FEMA works to support the citizens and first responders in their efforts to rebuild and recover. Photo byu Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm lands ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ed Edahl taken on 05/10/2011 in Tennessee Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm lands and fields are inundat... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land and pasture are overwhelmed by powerful flood waters of the Loosahatchie, Wolf and Noncomeh Creek. FEMA recovery efforts aim to support the citizens and first responders in their efforts to rebuild. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land a...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Ed Edahl taken on 05/10/2011 in Tennessee Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Farm land and pasture are overwhe... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe flooding inundates parts pf Shelby County, including this mobile home park. FEMA supports local responders in their efforts to rebuild and recover. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe floo...

The original database describes this as: Title: Memphis, TN flooding Production Date: 05/10/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Severe flooding inundates parts pf Shelby County, including this mob... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Jane Holl Lute and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate listen to first responders describe events surrounding Sunday evening's tornado in Joplin.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homeland S...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate and HUD officials survey Joplin, Mo. damage Production Date: 05/26/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 26, 2011 -- U. S. Department of Homelan... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate provides opening remarks at the 2011 Gulf States Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Over 500 emergency responders attended this year's three-day conference which started on June 1, 2011. Responders traveled from five coastal states to participate in planning workshops and to visit with over 100 vendors displaying new emergency equipment and supplies. Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Adm...

The original database describes this as: Title: 2011 Gulf States Hurricane Conference Production Date: 06/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate provides opening ... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate provides opening remarks at the 2011 Gulf States Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Over 500 emergency responders attended this year's three-day conference which started on June 1, 2011. Responders traveled from five coastal states to participate in planning workshops and to visit with over 100 vendors displaying new emergency equipment and supplies. Daniel Llargues/FEMA

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Adm...

The original database describes this as: Title: Administrator Fugate Speaks at Gulf States Hurricane Conference Production Date: 06/03/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 3, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Crai... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 23, 2011 -- 42 Louisiana Recovery Office Evacuation team members recently participated in a joint evacuation exercise with Region VI, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city and parish emergency responders. Public Assistance Program Specialist Carole Levin (L) gets her bracelet scanned during the intake process which took place at a provisional passenger terminal near the Louis Armstrong Airport. The exercise gave participants insight into some of the questions and concerns evacuees may have while going through the evacuation process. FEMA/Ralph Simcox

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , June 23, 2011 -- 42 Lou...

The original database describes this as: Title: Evacuation Team Emergency Preparedness Exercise Production Date: 06/23/2011 Caption: New Orleans, La. , June 23, 2011 -- 42 Louisiana Recovery Office Evacuati... More

Washington, D. C. , August 1, 2011 -- Leaders from a variety of African American communities participate in a roundtable discussion at the African American Leadership Summit in Washington, D. C. , August 1-2. The summit provided an opportunity for participants to discuss some of the biggest challenges emergency managers and responders face in traditionally underserved communities. Photo: Tanesha Hankerson/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , August 1, 2011 -- Leaders from a variety of Africa...

The original database describes this as: Title: African American Leadership Summit Production Date: 08/01/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , August 1, 2011 -- Leaders from a variety of African American commun... More

Washington, D. C. , August 1, 2011 -- Leaders from a variety of African American communities participate in a roundtable discussion at the African American Leadership Summit in Washington, D. C. , August 1-2. The summit provided an opportunity for participants to discuss some of the biggest challenges emergency managers and responders face in traditionally underserved communities. Photo: Tanesha Hankerson/FEMA

Washington, D. C. , August 1, 2011 -- Leaders from a variety of Africa...

The original database describes this as: Title: African American Leadership Summit Production Date: 08/01/2011 Caption: Washington, D. C. , August 1, 2011 -- Leaders from a variety of African American commun... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ed Conley, a FEMA External Affairs officer has his Responders Base Camp id checked by a security guard before entering the camp. FEMA built the camp to provide housing for FEMA and other federal workers who are assisting in the rebuilding efforts in the area. Minot, ND, was affected by flooding when the Souris River overflowed its banks. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ed Conley, a FEMA External A...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA responder camp Production Date: 08/02/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , Aug. 2, 2011 -- Ed Conley, a FEMA External Affairs officer has his Responders Base Camp... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), displays his COBRA pin after completing a training course at the Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological (COBRA) Training Facility. Emergency responders attending a COBRA course are presented the coveted COBRA pin - a King Cobra in a hooded threat display, a recognizable warning posture - signifying their successful entry and execution of tasks in a toxic environment. The COBRA Training Facility is the nation's only toxic chemical agent training facility for civilian responders. (Photo by Shannon Arledge/FEMA)

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, s...

The original database describes this as: Title: COBRA pin Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), dis... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston , Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Superintendent Todd Jones (pictured front-left), along with other members of his team, carry a simulated victim through the decontamination process during an exercise at the CDP. The CDP, in Anniston, Ala. instructs responders to determine their response tactics, select required equipment, personal protective levels, and decontamination procedures. Responding to All-Hazards, Mass-casualty events is a highlight and core principle behind CDP training. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp. dhs. gov. (Photo by Shannon Arledge/CDP)

Chemical/Biological - Anniston , Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Center for D...

The original database describes this as: Title: Center for Domestic Preparedness Training Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Anniston , Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Super... More

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, superintendent of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) demonstrates a positive result for nerve agent during training at the CDP's Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological (COBRA) Training Facility. The COBRA is the nation's only toxic chemical agent training facility for civilian responders. The facility located in Anniston, Ala. , offers a one-of-a-kind training opportunity using nerve agents GB and VX. Learn more about the CDP at http://cdp. dhs. gov.

Chemical/Biological - Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 -- Todd Jones, s...

The original database describes this as: Title: Training at the CDP's Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological (COBRA) Facility Production Date: 08/04/2011 Caption: Anniston, Ala. , August 4, 2011 --... More

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