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Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- These volunteers are removing sheet rock, ruined possessions, and other hazardous material before mold can become a problem. Organizations such as this help save many homes and have been important partners in FEMA's effort to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: VOAD IA volunteers Sumaritans Purse ^ IA ^ volunteers More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Welder repairing massive heating pipes in Chinatown, racing to ensure Hurricane Sandy survivors stay warm in the winter months ahead. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Chinatown ^ Damage Flood Hurricane Sandy New York Ci More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Representative Tammy Jones speaks at a town meeting with Mayor Dawn Zimmer to inform residents about FEMA assistance available to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps team lead Shane Snyder confers with team members Kelsey Stephens, and Ryna Tulley. The team consists of nine members and are involved with Applicant Assistance Interviews. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: DRC FEMA Corps IA ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA Disasters: More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) team members meet with other AmeriCorps members from Minnesota and St. Louis to get their assigned area for their door to door neighborhood contacts as part of AmeriCorps outreach to find Hurricane Sandy survivors who may need help. TCCC is a team based, 9 month tribal(from different tribes across the country) residential program for ages 18-24, whose members reside on the HOOPA Valley Indian Reservation in northern California. AmeriCorps is an important FEMA partner in responding to Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: TCCC AmeriCorps volunteer Minnesota Conservation Corps ^ More

New York City, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 --Welder repairing massive heating pipes in New York City, racing to ensure Hurricane Sandy survivors stay warm in the winter months ahead. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: New York City, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Damage ^ Storm ^ Rebuild ^ hurricane sa More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists (CR) pass out registration information flyers to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA encourages all residents impacted by Sandy to register for assistance. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- A FEMA Community Relations team canvass a Long Island neighborhood checking on Hurricane Sandy survivors. The team walked door to door to ensure that anyone that had been affected by the hurricane had registered for FEMA/State disaster assistance. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Community Relations Damage Debris FEMA Hurricane Sandy L More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Shannon Arledge, FEMA Community Relations specialist, canvasses a Long Island neighborhood checking on Hurricane Sandy survivors. The team walked door to door to ensure that anyone that had been affected by the hurricane had registered for FEMA/State disaster assistance. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Community Relations Damage Debris FEMA Hurricane Sandy L More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Community Relations Teams (CR) continue to reach out to hurricane Sandy survivors at a local commodities distribution center. FEMA works with volunteer agencies and community leaders to find out where disaster assistance is still needed. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Islip, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2012 -- Food piled up in the auditorium of the Islip Town Hall awaiting distribution to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is working with various partners including federal state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations, along with the private sector, to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ed Edahl City/State: Islip, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ FEMA ^ Debris ^ disaster relief ^ tropical storm DR-408 More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Corps member, Tyler Helms, assists disaster survivor, Maleeka Maynard at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Far Rockaway, New York. The center was set up to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: NY ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ survivor ^ F More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists (CR) meet with Hurricane Sandy survivors in their neighborhood. CR teams go to the impacted areas and show how to register for assistance, and to answer questions about the application process. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 --The FEMA Branch Director for Nassau/Suffolk Counties, Mark Neveau visits a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set in Far Rockaway, New York. The center was set up to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ homes More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps worker Erik Johnson conducts an Applicant Assistance Interview. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance assists eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA Corps IA DRC Individual Assistance ^ DRC ^ FEMA More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 29, 2012 -- At a home supply store, FEMA Mitigation Community Education Outreach (CEO) workers William (Bill) Merritt and Luverne Fryer provide information and printed materials on how to rebuild stronger. FEMA is here to encourage preparedness and to help Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-29 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: MIT outreach printed materials Hurricane Sandy ^ Outreac More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Water provided by FEMA, is being distributed at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: water distribution ^ signage Disasters: Pennsylva More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration representative, U.S. Air Marshall Troy Coleman informs Hurricane Sandy survivors, Long Beach, N.Y. residents Barbara Bloom and Rona Wohlgemuth of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released)

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy Long Beach Long Island FEMA TSA ICE F More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists (CR) meet with Hurricane Sandy survivors during a break from cleaning up flood damage. CR teams are deployed to help residents learn about the registration process, and find out immediate needs. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA representative Doris Maldonado talks to Hurricane Sandy survivors at the Disaster Recovery Center. Local, state and federal agencies are on hand to discuss any issues that arise for an applicant. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Red Cross vehicles are moving shelter equipment to another location in the Bucks County Palisades High School in anicipation of the school's reopening tomorrow. FEMA Community Relations team members are assisting Red Cross Shelter operations with water, ice, and Meals Ready to Eat distribution to Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: CR ^ Red Cross vehicles Disasters: Pennsylvania H More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Representatives the FEMA led Federal Surge Crisis Response team inform Hurricane Sandy survivors, Long Beach, N.Y. residents of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released)

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Hurricane Sandy Long Beach Long Island FEMA TSA ICE F More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, N.Y., as part of the FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form of shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: 4085 assistance disaster family fema floods home hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Staten Island piles of debris caused by Hurricane Sandy flood waters. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA/ Eliud Echevarria

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Pile ^ FEMA ^ State ^ Debris ^ New York More

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA representatives talk to Hurricane Sandy survivors at the Disaster Recovery Center which is located at the Jersey City Museum. Local, state and federal agencies are on hand to discuss any issues that arise for an applicant. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Jersey City, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Joe Olivarez, FEMA Community Relations specialist, talks to a customer at a local Costco about disaster assistance. Joe works for the Transportation Security Administration and is volunteering to help Hurricane Sandy survivors through the DHS Surge Capacity Force program. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A FEMA Community Relations Specialist shows Hurricane Sandy survivors how to register for disaster assistance, and to answer questions about the application process. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) Assist, Inform, Report (AIR) team member LaKetta Lewis assists storm survivors at a local disaster supplies distribution center. FEMA is here to help Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: NY_4085_ CR AIR ^ air ^ CR ^ NY_4085_ Disasters: New More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) team members Cesar Flores, Team Lead, and Chester McCloud go door-to-door in this neighborhood as part of AmeriCorps outreach to find Hurricane Sandy survivors who may need help. TCCC is a team based, 9 month tribal (from different tribes across the country) residential program for ages 18-24, whose members reside on the HOOPA Valley Indian Reservation in northern California. AmeriCorps is an important FEMA partner in responding to Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: NCCC TCCC outreach volunteer Hurricane Sandy ^ Outreach More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Sue Phillips helps distribute Meals Ready to Eat and water at the Red Cross Shelter at Bucks County Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Shelter ^ CR ^ MRE Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurric More

Long Island, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- The American Red Cross delivers food to Hurricane Sandy survivors and their pets in a Long Island neighborhood. The hurricane created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation to the area. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Island, NY Keywords: pets ^ hurricane sandy ^ survivors ^ Red Cross Disaste More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) Assist, Inform, Report (AIR) team member Margie Floyd assists local volunteers with distribution of FEMA provided disaster supplies to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: AIR CR supplies ^ Supplies ^ air ^ CR Disasters: New More

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on it's first day of operation, Applicant Services Program Specialist Irene Davis speaks with a potential applicant. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location for Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: IA interview DRC Hurricane Sandy ^ DRC ^ IA ^ hurricane More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #24, these Hurricane Sandy survivors are making the FEMA Registration call, which is the first step in applying for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: IA: DRC: Hurricane Sandy Disasters: New Jersey Hurrican More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Corps members assists Hurricane Sandy survivors in Union Beach, NJ Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to assist residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hu More

Lavallette, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Red Cross volunteers chat with the daughter of Hurricane Sandy survivors in Lavallette, N.J. The Red Cross is providing cleaning supplies, clothing and food to residents, volunteers and utility workers who have come to the area to assist with the cleanup and recovery. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Lavallette, NJ Keywords: Red Cross New Jersey Superstorm Sandy assistance ^ Assista More

Springfield, N.J., Nov. 17, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors wait in line to register at the Disaster Recovery Center in Springfield, NJ. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Springfield, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ FEMA ^ New Jersey ^ hur More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Lt. Governor, Kim Guadagno, helped Lowes employees give away Thanksgiving dinners from Boston Market to 500 Hurricane Sandy survivors. Thirty five stores in the New York/New Jersey area participated in the giveaway, feeding an estimated 136,000 people. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Bayonne, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane More

Coney Island, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- The American Red Cross hands out food and hot drinks to Coney Island residents affected by Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo City/State: Coney Island, NY Keywords: Coney Island Damage Flood Hurricane Sandy New Yo More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Signs at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School provide information for Hurricane Sandy survivors. The Shelter has provided disaster services for approximately 1,000 persons for each of the last 3 days and FEMA has provided Meals Ready to Eat, water, and a Community Relations team to assist with distribution. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Shelter ^ sign ^ CR ^ MRE Disasters: Pennsylvania More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Assist, Inform, Report - AIR team member Margie Floyd assists local volunteers (shown here with Bonnie Giebfried) with distribution of FEMA provided disaster supplies to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: NY_4085_ CR AIR: volunteer IA ^ IA ^ CR ^ NY_4085_ ^ A More

Brigantine, N.J., Nov. 5, 2012 -- Town hall meeting with 12 FEMA officials present to answer questions of Hurricane Sandy survivors. The community was hard hit by Sandy with hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Mike McCormick City/State: Brigantine, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #24, free printed multilingual materials are on display. FEMA DRC's provide many disaster services at one location to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: printed materials multi-lingual DRC ^ DRC ^ printed mate More

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Signs at the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #4 at the Jersey City Museum, points the way for Hurricane Sandy survivors to find many disaster recovery services at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: DRC: IA Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4 More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, this FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Vehicle (MDRC) is providing telecommunication services. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location and the MDRC facilitates computer and telephone services at the DRC to help eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: DRC MDRC IA SBA ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ IA ^ MDRC Disasters: N More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) Manager Marianne Ludwig and Individual Assistance Housing Specialist Paul Kohler prepare printed materials to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: DRC; IA;Housing; FEMA printed materials; Hurricane Sandy More

NY, N.Y., Nov. 16, 2012 -- Welder repairing massive heating pipes in New York City, racing to ensure Hurricane Sandy survivors stay warm in the winter months ahead. Chris Ragazzo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Christopher Ragazzo Keywords: Chinatown ^ Damage Flood Hurricane Sandy New York Rebuild Storm ^ Flood ^ Dama More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, this FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Vehicle (MDRC) is providing telecommunication services and a sign points the way to FEMA services. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location and the MDRC facilitates computer and telephone services at the DRC to help eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: MDRC DRC sign ^ DRC ^ sign ^ MDRC Disasters: New Yor More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors can come to the police station and get staples they may need. This town was severely damaged by the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- The American Red Cross delivers meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors in the Long Beach vicinity. The hurricane created widespread flooding, power outages and devastation on Long Island, New York. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary, faith-based and community-based organizations, and the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ Volunteer ^ New York ^ hurricane san More

Clinton, Conn., Nov. 4, 2012 -- All along the coastline of Connecticut, beach front homes were severely damaged and filled with sand. FEMA Community Relations Specialists are out in these areas, assessing the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Clinton, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: More

Oceanport, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Pallets of water at the Point of Distribution center located in Oceanport were waiting to be broken down so units could be provided to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is working with state and local agencies to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Oceanport, NJ Keywords: Water ^ distribution center ^ pallets Disasters: New Jerse More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Assist, Inform, Report - AIR team member LaKetta Lewis provides FEMA Registration information at a local disaster supplies distribution center. FEMA is here to help Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: CR AIR IA ^ IA ^ air ^ CR Disasters: New York Hurrica More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration representative, U.S. Air Marshall Troy Coleman informs Hurricane Sandy survivors, Long Beach, N.Y. residents Barbara Bloom and Rona Wohlgemuth of how to take advantage of FEMA's services. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) City/State: Lo More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Corps members Derrick Panning and Rita O'Conner provide information and assistance to Hurricane Sandy survivors at the temporary disaster center at City Hall. FEMA is here to help eligible individuals and the community recover from this record breaking storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: FEMA Corps IA disaster center Hurricane Sandy ^ FEMA Cor More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center #14, FEMA Corps worker Kelsey Stephens is conducting an Applicant Assistance Interview. Disaster Recovery Center's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance assists eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMAFEMA Corps

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: DRC FEMA Corps:IA interview ^ DRC ^ interview ^ FEMA More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- Lyubov Mikityansky sifts through a box of donated clothing for Hurricane Sandy survivors at the Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst in Brooklyn, New York. Mikityansky is the associate director of Immigrant Services at the Marks Jewish Community House. Photo by Paul Lomartire/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Paul Lomartire City/State: Brooklyn, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr More

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on it's first day of operation, FEMA Media Specialist Maria Padron speaks with Applicant Services Program Specialist Humra Ahmed. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location to help Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: DRC IA MIT SBA Hurricane Sandy ^ SBA ^ mit ^ DRC ^ IA ^ More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Craig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, speaks with Hurricane Sandy survivors at the Community Church of the Nazarene. Administrator Fugate visited several parts of New York that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Walter Jennings City/State: Rockaway, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hur More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form os shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^ More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- A disaster worker surveys burned businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA/Eliud Echevarria

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Debris ^ clean up ^ burned ^ survivo More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Anderson Guadagno, son of Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, helped Lowes employees give away Thanksgiving dinners from Boston Market to 500 Hurricane Sandy survivors. Thirty five stores in the New York/New Jersey area participated in the giveaway, feeding an estimated 136,000 people. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Bayonne, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This FEMA Community Relations (CR) Outreach Team (FEMA CR Team Lead Mike Dunn, FEMA CR Specialist Juanita Manley, FEMA Corps members Dane Gelllerup and Saul Korzenecki) refer to a map in preparation for their door-to-door outreach to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is here to help individuals and the community recover from this record breaking storm. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: CR FEMA Corps outreach Hurricane Sandy ^ Outreach ^ FEMA More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Red Cross volunteers VOAD ^ volunteers ^ Red Cross ^ More

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on it's first day of operation, basic information is posted as required. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location for Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: DRC signage Hurricane Sandy ^ DRC ^ hurricane sandy ^ si More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form os shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^ More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- Inside a flooded car destroyed by Hurricane Sandy strong flood waters. FEMA is in the response stage to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA/ Eliud Echevarria

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Staten Island, NY Keywords: Flood ^ Hurricane ^ sandy ^ New York ^ car ^ destr More

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 30, 2012 -- FEMA Mitigation Community Education Outreach (CEO) workers Geneva Wilson and Yvonne Banks (Team 3 Lead) are providing information to storm survivors and others who wish to prepare their home to be more disaster proof. FEMA is here to encourage preparedness and to help Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Jersey City, NJ Keywords: MIT CEO preparedness printed materials Hurricane San More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialists meet with Hurricane Sandy survivors to help them register for disaster assistance, and to answer questions about the application process. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) #14, FEMA Corps workers are conducting Applicant Assistance Interviews. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMAFEMA Corps

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA Corps IA DRC ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ IA Disasters: More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team members are temporarily assigned to assist Red Cross Shelter operations at the Bucks County Palisades High School where approximately 1,000 storm victims per day are being served. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Red Cross CR shelter ^ Shelter ^ Red Cross ^ CR D More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) team members meet with other AmeriCorps members from Minnesota and St. Louis to get their assigned area for their door to door neighborhood contacts as part of AmeriCorps outreach to find Hurricane Sandy survivors who may need help. TCCC is a team based, 9 month tribal (from different tribes across the country) residential program for ages 18-24, whose members reside on the HOOPA Valley Indian Reservation in northern California. AmeriCorps is an important FEMA partner in responding to Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: HOOPA TCCC volunteer Hurricane Sandy ^ Volunteer ^ hurri More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) team member Chester McCloud speaks with a resident during door to door contacts as part of AmeriCorps outreach to find Hurricane Sandy survivors who may need help. TCCC is a team based, 9 month tribal (from different tribes across the country) residential program for ages 18-24, whose members reside on the HOOPA Valley Indian Reservation in northern California. AmeriCorps is an important FEMA partner in responding to Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: TCCC AmeriCorps volunteer Hurricane Sandy ^ AmeriCorps ^ More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Volunteers from Cruz Roja Mexicana hand out water and food to Hurricane Sandy survivors. Hoboken has a large Hispanic population and Spanish-speaking volunteers are in high demand here. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Hoboken, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane More

Piermont, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2012 -- Local residents and business owners, Vanessa Saunders and Tim Bartz, along with their Service Dog Dwight, received FEMA assistance when they lost their home on the Hudson River during the storm. FEMA is providing individual assistance to Hurricane Sandy survivors in Piermont, NY. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Piermont, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floo More

Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- AmeriCorps HOOPA Tribal Civilian Community Corps (TCCC) team members Cesar Flores(left- Team Lead) and Chester McCloud (right) meet with other AmeriCorps members from Minnesota and St. Louis before their door to door neighborhood contacts as part of AmeriCorps outreach to find Hurricane Sandy survivors who may need help. TCCC is a team based, 9 month tribal (from different tribes across the country) residential program for ages 18-24, whose members reside on the HOOPA Valley Indian Reservation in northern California. AmeriCorps is an important FEMA partner in responding to Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: TCCC Conservation Corps outreach Hurricane Sandy volunte More

Brighton Beach, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialist's distribute multi-lingual flyer's in 20 different languages to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors with the registration process. FEMA encourages everyone affected to call FEMA regardless of their primary language. FEMA/Ashley Andujar

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Brighton Beach, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- At FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #14, FEMA Corps workers are on the front line conducting Applicant Assistance Interviews. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location and FEMA Individual Assistance helps eligible Hurricane Sandy survivors recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA Corps IA Individual Assistance DRC ^ DRC ^ FEMA More

Bayonne, N.J., Dec. 1, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) on it's first day of operation, signs point the way to help for Hurricane Sandy survivors. DRC's provide many disaster services at one location. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Bayonne, NJ Keywords: DRC SBA Mitigation IA signage ^ Mitigation ^ SBA ^ DRC ^ More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Corps members, Sean Kerr and team stand ready to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Far Rockaway, New York. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: NY ^ DRC ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ survivor ^ F More

Bayonne, N.J., Nov. 21, 2012 -- Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, helps Lowes employees give away Thanksgiving dinners from Boston Market to 500 Hurricane Sandy survivors. Thirty five stores in the New York/New Jersey area participated in the giveaway, feeding an estimated 136,000 people.Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Bayonne, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane More

Kintnersville, Pa., Nov. 4, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team lead Mary Dawson oversees the placement and distribution of water and ice at the Bucks County Red Cross Shelter in Palisades High School. FEMA and Red Cross are partners in assisting Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Kintnersville, PA Keywords: Shelter ^ CR Disasters: Pennsylvania Hurricane Sa More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Shannon Arledge and Mark Mitchell, FEMA Community Relations specialists, canvass a Long Island neighborhood checking on Hurricane Sandy survivors. The team walked door to door to ensure that anyone that had been affected by the hurricane had registered for FEMA/State disaster assistance. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Community Relations Damage Debris FEMA Hurricane Sandy L More

Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 22, 2012 -- John Wallace of the New York Knicks basketball team, visited the Rockaway Disaster Recovery Center in Rockaway, New York. During his visit, he distributed coats, hats, diapers, cleaning supplies and comfort kits to Hurricane Sandy survivors. Photo By Geralda Calixte/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-22 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Geralda Calixte City/State: Rockaway, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Red Cro More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration representative Louis Quinones informs Hurricane Sandy survivors and Long Beach, N.Y. residents how to take advantage of available disaster assistance with FEMA. FEMA, Border Patrol, TSA and ICE visited homes to inform residents of FEMA services as part of the Federal Surge Crisis Response

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Patrick Ratcliff/Released) City/State: Lo More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2012 -- Shannon Arledge and Mark Mitchell from FEMA Community Relations canvas a Long Island neighborhood checking on Hurricane Sandy survivors. The team walked door to door to ensure that anyone that had been affected by the hurricane had registered for FEMA/State disaster assistance. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: FEMA ^ New York ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 --Red Cross volunteer, Sue Olexenko assists a disaster survivor at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center in Far Rockaway, New York. The Federal/State recovery center was set up to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: Damage ^ Flooding ^ disaster recovery center ^ New Yor More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors are allowed to go to their homes on a restricted basis and collect some valuables. Many homes here have major damage and cannot be accessed at all. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- At the Hudson County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) #24, signs point the way to help for Hurricane Sandy survivors. DRC's provide many disaster recovery services at one location. George Armstrong/FEMAv

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: DRC; IA:MIT;Hurricane Sandy; SBA ^ NJ_4086_121123_ Disa More

Atlantic City, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A family of Hurricane Sandy survivors walks to the temporary shelter that Atlantic City, NJ officials set up to provide housing for residents whose homes were flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. FEMA is working with local, state and other federal agencies to provide assistance to affected individuals. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Atlantic City, NJ Keywords: FEMA temporary shelter New Jersey Hurricane Sandy ^ FEM More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Volunteers are running a center at the police station where Hurricane Sandy survivors can come and stock up on staples. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 4, 2012 -- Hurricane Sandy survivors can come to the police station and get staples they may need. This town was severely damaged by the storm. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist, Teisha Jeeter listens to young disaster survivor, Luna Natalia Voss at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Far Rockaway, New York. The center was set up to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: NY ^ DRC ^ hurricane sandy ^ Community Relations ^ Dis More

Far Rockaway, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations specialist, Teisha Jeeter draws pictures with young disaster survivor, Luna Natalia Voss at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Far Rockaway, New York. The center was set up to assist the needs of Hurricane Sandy survivors. Andrea Booher/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Far Rockaway, NY Keywords: NY ^ DRC ^ hurricane sandy ^ Disaster survivor ^ Far R More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- FEMA Corps personnel Min Yi registers Hurricane Sandy survivor Caroline Gassler at the Union Beach Disaster Recovery Center. At a Disaster Recovery Center, Hurricane Sandy survivors can apply for assistance with FEMA and receive information on other forms of assistance that may be available.Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Union Beach, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 23, 2012 -- Debris from structural damage and ruined personal possessions are on the street near new materials for the repair. Recovery is underway for many Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA is working with state and local officials to assist residents who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-23 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Hoboken, NJ Keywords: Recovery debris Hurricane Sandy ^ Recovery ^ Debris ^ hu More

Long Beach, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 --This Red Cross Mobile Feeding Station is providing meals to Hurricane Sandy survivors. FEMA and the Red Cross are partners in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Long Beach, NY Keywords: Red Cross IA VOAD volunteers_ ^ IA ^ Red Cross ^ VOAD More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2012 -- Electricians, carpenters and plumbers from the local union inspect homes in Oceanside, NY, as part of the new FEMA STEP program (Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power) for Hurricane Sandy survivors. When safe and practicable, this program may enable families to remain in, or return to, their homes, as a form of shelter while permanent repairs are completed, thereby reducing the number of individuals in congregate shelters or in the Transitional Shelter Assistance Program. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: Hurricane ^ FEMA ^ Process ^ sandy ^ New York ^ STEP ^ More

Oceanside, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2012 -- Workmen remove storm damaged sheet rock and other materials to limit mold growth. FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary housing and other services for eligible displaced Hurricane Sandy survivors. George Armstrong/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Oceanside, NY Keywords: NY_4085_ IA temporary housing ^ temporary housing ^ IA More

Union Beach, N.J., Nov. 10, 2012 -- A member of the Morman Disaster Recovery Group helps residents dry out their photos which were waterlogged when Hurricane Sandy swept through their Union Beach, NJ home. FEMA is working with many partners to assist Hurricane Sandy survivors. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Union Beach, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy volunteers Union Beach ^ New J More