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Town of Sea Bright, State Route 36 at County Road 520, Sea Bright, Monmouth County, NJ

Significance: Sea Bright is representative of the northern New Jersey shore-resort development resulting from the coming of the railroad. During the 1860s, the completion of the Raritan and Delaware Railroad li More

Fort Hancock Gatehouse, near Sea Bright c. 1940.

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Fort Hancock Gatehouse, near Sea Bright c. 1940.

Fort Hancock Gatehouse Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Diane Mckinnis canvasses the neighborhood and talks with residents to ensure that they are getting the assistance from FEMA that they need after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy hit, things are finally starting to look like life is getting back to normal here. 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: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy that is properly separated will aid collection people by making the process go faster. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- A six foot deep pool at a seaside motel is filled up with sand dumped here by Hurricane Sandy. 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: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Utility crews continue to work here and across the state to restore power after Hurricane Sandy left 2.7 million New Jersey residents without power. 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: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- One month after Hurricane Sandy hit, there is still a curfew in place to help prevent looting and other problems. 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: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Frank Bain (l), owner of Bain Hardware, looks at his store's ad in local paper on the opening day of his business. Bain's Hardware was damaged when the town was flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. The hardware store was one of the first business to re-open in Sea Bright, N.J. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy Sea Bright private sector reco More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- Volunteers provide hot food for residents and volunteers in Sea Bright, NJ., during a volunteer clean-up day. People from all over N.J. and other parts of the country have come to the hard hit coastal towns in N.J. to assist residents and businesses with their recovery after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Sea Bright volunteers New Jersey Superstorm Sandy ^ New Je More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- Firefighters clean the Sea Bright, NJ fire station during a volunteer clean-up day. People from all over NJ and other parts of the country have come to the hard hit coastal towns in NJ to assist residents and businesses with their recovery after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy volunteers Sea Bright ^ New Je More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- Volunteers assist with the clean up efforts in Sea Bright, NJ., during a volunteer clean-up day. People from all over N.J. and other parts of the country have come to the hard hit coastal towns in N.J. to assist residents and businesses with their recovery after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Sea Bright volunteers Superstorm Sandy ^ New Je More

Sea Bright, N.J., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Frank Bain (l), owner of Bain Hardware, talks to some of his first customers on the opening day of his business. Bain's Hardware was damaged when the town was flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. The hardware store was one of the first business to re-open in Sea Bright, N.J. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy Sea Bright private sector reco More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Community volunteers help move sand away from buildings after Hurricane Sandy left four feet of sand in the streets here. 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: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- This beach cabana business, which was in front of the seawall, was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Homes and businesses on the opposite side of the seawall generally fared better, though there was still severe damage in Sea Bright. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team members Amy Butterfield and Sergio Tundo talked with volunteer Jason Young to ensure the owner of the residence was getting the needed assistance after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. 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: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer employees from the Infrastructure Assessment Team talk with Mark Merritt, a consultant for James Lee Witt Associates, who was hired to help with Hurricane Sandy rebuilding. 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: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 25, 2012 -- Firefighters clean the Sea Bright, NJ fire station during a volunteer clean-up day. People from all over NJ and other parts of the country have come to the hard hit coastal towns in NJ to assist residents and businesses with their recovery after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: New Jersey Superstorm Sandy volunteers Sea Bright ^ New Je More

Sea Bright, N.J., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Pat Bain, co-owner of Bain Hardware, arranges some of her stock items on the opening day of her business. Bain's Hardware was damaged when the town was flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. The hardware store was one of the first business to re-open in Sea Bright, N.J. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Superstorm Sandy New Jersey Sea Bright private sector reco More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team members Sergio Tundo and Gabrielle Butterfield canvassed the neighborhood to ensure that people were getting the assistance from FEMA that they required after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. About eighty percent of this barrier island's population lives here full-time. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team members Gabrielle Butterfield and Sergion Tundo talked with resident Bruce Balisdell to ensure that he is getting the assistance from FEMA that he needs after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 -- The New Jersey National Guard helps the town board up businesses along Ocean Avenue in order to avoid more damage from the expected Nor'easter due in tomorrow. 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: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- A family takes a break from cleaning out their store following Hurricane Sandy. The storm surge broght four feet of water into the stores and homes in this area. 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: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Volunteer Mark Hackler from the United Methodist church in Red Bank helps homeowners clean up and start to rebuild after Hurricane Sandy nearly destroyed the home. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Diane Mckinnis talks with resident Jack Bodinghouse to ensure that he is getting the assistance from FEMA that he needs after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island and flooded his home. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Residents survey the damage from Hurricane Sandy from atop the seawall that breached in two places during the storm causing flooding of up to four feet of seawater. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Frank Bain (r), owner of Bain Hardware, is interviewed by Steve Zumwalt (l), FEMA Videographer on the opening day of his business. Bain's Hardware was damaged when the town was flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. The hardware store was one of the first business to re-open in Sea Bright, N.J. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: New Jersey FEMA Superstorm Sandy Sea Bright recovery priva More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team members Sergio Tundo and Gabrielle Butterfield talked with resident Lynn Shapiro to ensure that she and her neighbors were getting the assistance from FEMA that they required after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 26, 2012 -- A National Guard member washes dishes after a long day of cooking. The National Guard and volunteers have been cooking and serving food at the firehouse since the storm hit four weeks ago. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Dec. 12, 2012 -- Frank Bain (r), owner of Bain Hardware, talks to a FEMA Private Sector specialist on the opening day of his business. Bain's Hardware was damaged when the town was flooded when Hurricane Sandy swept through the area. The hardware store was one of the first business to re-open in Sea Bright, N.J. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-12 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: FEMA New Jersey Superstorm Sandy private sector recovery ^ More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Debris from Hurricane Sandy still awaits removal nearly a month after the storm hit. 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: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- Crews have worked tirelessly to restore power that was knocked out during Hurricane Sandy. Some 2.7 million people were without power during the height of 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: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric 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. 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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team members Sergio Tundo and Gabrielle Butterfield talked with residents Jim Harker and Jeff Bitsack to ensure that they and their neighbors were getting the assistance from FEMA that they required after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Volunteer Chris McDowell from the United Methodist church in Red Bank helps homeowners clean up after Hurricane Sandy. 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: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 -- The Sea Bright post office was damaged by flooding during Hurricane Sandy. 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: 2012-11-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations and Corps team members Mike Kerzov and Amy Fulton talked with resident Steve Morse to ensure that he and his neighbors were getting the assistance from FEMA that they required after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- The firehouse had two feet of water inside after the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy. 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: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations and FEMA Corps team members Mike Kerzov and Amy Fulton canvass this neighborhood to ensure residents have applied for disaster assistance with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. About eighty percent of this barrier island's population lives here full-time. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

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

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- Kayleigh and Olivia are volunteering to help serve meals at the firehouse. Volunteers have been serving meals here since Hurricane Sandy hit nearly a month ago. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Corps team member Sergio Tundo canvassed this neighborhood to ensure people knew about available assistance from FEMA they can register for after Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of the island. 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: 2012-11-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Nov. 24, 2012 -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer employees from the Infrastructure Assessment Team survey the damage Hurricane Sandy caused along the seawall. 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: 2012-11-24 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, The adjutant general

Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, The adjutant general of the New Jersey National Guard, guides New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie through the feeding point manned by National Guard soldiers who are supporting first r More

Jason Villarreal (left), infrastructure assessment

Jason Villarreal (left), infrastructure assessment specialist, Charles Ifft (center), infrastructure assessment mission manager, and Doug Weber, infrastructure assessment action officer, all from the U.S. Army More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Rebuilding is in high gear in an effort to be up and running in time for the summer season. Hurricane Sandy damaged much of the town nearly three months ago. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy, suffered very minor damage due to mitigation steps taken during construction last year. Architect Paul Damiano shows the water line from the hurricane on this level of the home, which contains no living space. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Dumpsters are sitting in front of homes as residents clean up after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working to provide assistance to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Cleanup Dumpster Debris Homes House Disasters: New Jers More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Construction crews finish elevating a home damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Elevating a house is an excellent method to mitigate against future damage because of flooding. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Home ^ Construction ^ Rebuild ^ House ^ Elevate Disaste More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Sea Bright beach bathhouses under construction after Hurricane Sandy demolished them. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Construction ^ beach recovery ^ bathhouse Di More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan discusses grants and buyouts for hurricane-prone neighborhoods. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ grants ^ Government officials ^ press confere More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Homeowners stand and watch their home being elevated. This family has started the rebuilding process after being forced out of their home by Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy, suffered very minor damage due to mitigation steps taken during construction last year. Architect Paul Damiano, left, and builder Ray Guzman show the level of water during the storm. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Construction worker carries wood for cribbing used in the elevation of a Sea Bright home as part of mitigation. Homeowners have just begun rebuilding and expect their home to be ready by summer. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy, suffered very minor damage due to mitigation steps taken during construction last year. Builder Ray Guzman shows the level of water during the storm. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Some businesses have permanently relocated to higher ground after being destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Governor Christie holds a Sandy rebuilding and recovery press conference to discuss grants and buyouts for hurricane-prone neighborhoods at the Sea Bright firehouse. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Sea Bright ^ beach recovery More

Rumson, N.J., Aug. 21, 2013 -- A Sea Bright resident spots her coastal home at the Sea Bright 2020 Community Workshop. The event encourages residents to participate in the recovery and mitigation efforts after the coastal town sustained severe damages from Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Rumson, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurri More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan shows his support by showing off his Sea Bright T-shirt and discussing grants and buyouts for hurricane-prone neighborhoods. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ Government officials ^ press confer More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Businesses are open and recovery efforts in Sea Bright continue three months after Hurricane Sandy damaged much of this coastal town. The owner of this restaurant organized free meals for hundreds every day for weeks at the fire department while repairs were made to his business. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Rumson, N.J., Aug. 21, 2013 -- Local residents at the Sea Bright 2020 Community Workshop discuss ideas and concerns on vision boards regarding key projects that will restore and mitigate the coastal town. This workshop was part of a three-month community engagement effort between NJ Futures, the Edward Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers and supported by FEMA. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Rumson, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ Sea Bright ^ superstorm sa More

Rumson, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013â€”Families visit project boards developed by Sea Bright community members at the Sea Bright 2020 second community workshop. The workshop allows residents to speak with Project Advocates and vote to resolve community issues following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Children ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ More

A Project Advisor gives out information at the Sea Bright Community Workshop. The workshop allows residents to choose and vote on community projects that will restore Sea Bright following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Cat More

Rumson, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013â€” A Sea Bright resident deposits his ballot at the Sea Bright 2020 second community workshop. The workshop features 15 projects residents can vote to resolve community issues following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United States ^ Sea Brig More

Rumson, N.J., Aug. 21, 2013 -- Residents sign in at the Sea Bright 2020 Community Workshop, a community driven process that identifies key projects and strategies in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Rumson, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ New Jersey ^ meeting ^ rebuilding ^ Community Out More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Chris Wood (L), owner of Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, with six loyal customers who are delighted Woody's is open for their monthly luncheon gathering. Woody's is one of the first businesses to have opened after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Sea Bright Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane San More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Damage from Hurricane Sandy is still evident in this small coastal town that took a big hit nearly three months ago. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Elevating a home with jacks and temporary cribbing is part of the rebuilding and mitigation process after Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: H More

Sea Bright, N.J., June 26, 2013 -- Two contractors watch and direct construction on a new beach club house in Sea Bright as part of the rebuilding process after Hurricane Sandy destroyed it last fall. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: hurricane sandy ^ superstorm sandy ^ DR-4086 SANDY FEMA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 14, 2013 -- Ocean Avenue along the New Jersey shore has become a test of patience as construction crews begin to work in areas affected by the storm. FEMA and it's local and state partners are providing resources to help the recovery process. Steve Zumwalt/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Steve Zumwalt City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Construction ^ road ^ roadway ^ sign Disasters: New Jer More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Recovery efforts in Sea Bright continue three months after Hurricane Sandy damaged much of this coastal town. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Rebuilding is in high gear in an effort to be up and running in time for the summer season. Hurricane Sandy damaged much of the town nearly three months ago. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Workers talk over labor at Sea Bright beach bathhouse construction site. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Construction ^ hurricane sandy ^ Sea Bright ^ More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Recovery efforts in Sea Bright continue three months after Hurricane Sandy damaged much of this coastal town. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., March 7, 2013 -- Following a Nor'easter, sand-filled drains hamper water drainage on the roadway running through Sea Bright. Hurricane Sandy caused major damage to the borough last October and recovery is still in progress. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: clean-up ^ Nor'easter ^ Sea Bright ^ Nor'Easter Clean-up More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- A home in Sea Bright, which was hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy, suffered very minor damage due to mitigation steps taken during construction last year. Here, the heating and AC units are elevated above the BFE (base flood elevation). Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Construction worker helps unload wood for Sea Bright home elevation to mitigate against future floods. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- This home, located on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright, was damaged due to the surge caused by Hurricane Sandy. It has since been raised to a higher level than that at which it sat prior to the storm. FEMA has made Advisory Base Flood Elevations (ABFE) available to multiple counties in New Jersey. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ ABFE ^ hurricane sandy Disasters: New Jersey More

Sea Bright, N.J., March 7, 2013 -- A few snow flurries are not slowing construction on this cabana project in Sea Bright. After the devastation caused by Sandy last October construction and rebuilding projects are visible along the New Jersey shore. FEMA partners with the Small Business Administration and other federal, state and local agencies to assist businesses and survivors of Hurricane Sandy throughout the recovery process. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Sharon Karr City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Mitigation ^ Recovery ^ Sea Bright Disasters: New Jersey More

Project advisors and FEMA representatives discuss project boards with Sea Bright Residents at the last Sea Bright Community Workshop. The project boards allow residents to participate in community projects that will restore Sea Bright following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Cat More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 7, 2013 -- Construction workers begin long work to rebuild Kind Burgers restaurant damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ hurricane sandy ^ Business Recovery Disaster More

Sea Bright, N.J., Jan. 25, 2013 -- Recovery efforts in Sea Bright continue three months after Hurricane Sandy damaged much of this coastal town. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Sea Bright US USA More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 20, 2013 -- After receiving damages from Hurricane Sandy, this homeowner is currently elevating the family home. Elevation is one of the best ways to protect your family and home against damages inflicted by floods. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Keywords: Rebuild ^ New Jersey ^ hurricane sandy ^ home elevation More

Rumson, N.J., Oct. 9, 2013-- Residents and guests discuss proposed projects developed by Sea Bright community members at the Sea Bright 2020 second community workshop. The workshop allows residents to vote for projects to restore Sea Bright following Superstorm Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ rebuilding ^ United States ^ Sea Girt More

Rumson, N.J., Aug. 21, 2013 -- Mayor Dina Long speaks at the Sea Bright 2020 Community Workshop, an event that is part of a three-month community engagement process that allows residents to express ideas and concerns in the recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Sandy

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias City/State: Rumson, NJ Keywords: Recovery ^ Community ^ Outreach ^ New Jersey ^ residents ^ r More

Seaside Heights, N.J., Jan. 30, 2013 -- A roadside billboard declares that Sea Bright will be rebuilt to new and greater heights. Many homes here are being elevated after Hurricane Sandy nearly destroyed the ocean side town. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Seaside Heights, NJ Keywords: America EAST COAST New Jersey North America Seaside Heig More

Sea Bright, N.J., Feb. 2, 2013 -- One of the many mitigation steps taken on this home in Sea Bright was to elevate tie venting system and utilities. The home, constructed last year, suffered very little damage during Hurricane Sandy, unlike many other homes in the seaside town. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-02 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Liz Roll City/State: Sea Bright, NJ Disasters: New Jersey Hurricane Sandy (DR-4086) Disaster Types: Hurric More

Sea Bright, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology student volunteers pick up trash off Sea Bright streets to aid Jersey Shore's recovery from Hurricane Sandy. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Sea Bright ^ U.S. ^ north americ More

Sea Bright, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- New Jersey Institute of Technology students aid The Jersey Shore recovery from Hurricane Sandy by disposing trash off streets. Students organize trips to volunteer in communities still in need during their Alternative Spring Break. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Sea Bright ^ U.S. ^ north americ More

Sea Bright, N.J., Mar. 20, 2014 -- Students from New Jersey Institute of Technology give back to Sandy battered communities during Spring Break by sweeping up trash from Sea Bright streets. Rosanna Arias/FEMA

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Rosanna Arias Keywords: Recovery ^ Volunteer ^ New Jersey ^ United States ^ Sea Bright ^ U.S. ^ north americ More