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San Diego, Calif. , April 26, 2010 -- Sarah Byrne of FEMA's alternative housing pilot program demonstrates the manufactured modular designs at the Individual Assistance (IA) Conference . The IA emergency support function (ESF) 6 conference began in an effort to create a forum for sharing information on new program initiatives, enhancing inter-agency coordination, and creating better temporary housing solutions to increase the range of available disaster housing options. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA

San Diego, Calif. , April 26, 2010 -- Sarah Byrne of FEMA's alternativ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Adam Dubrowa taken on 04/26/2010 in California Production Date: 04/26/2010 Caption: San Diego, Calif. , April 26, 2010 -- Sarah Byrne of FEMA's a... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Bob Jensen and Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meet with citizens impacted by the April 27th tornado, and discuss how to register with FEMA. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Tim Burkitt taken on 05/04/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- FEMA External Affairs Officer Bob ... More

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne talks with Concord Fire Chief R. H. Miller and Chaplain Mickey Bell. He explained FEMA's role in helping communities and individuals recover from the April 27th tornado, and how they can help spread the word about registration with FEMA. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Michael Byrnne Tours towns around Birmingham, Al. Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) M... More

Typhoon - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne conducts an interview an AP photographer. He explained FEMA's role in helping communities and individuals recover from the April 27th tornado, and how they can come to this Disaster Recovery Center in Concord, or any other DRC in Alabama,and register with FEMA. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Typhoon - Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer...

The original database describes this as: Title: FCO Michael Byrnne conducts an interview for the AP. Production Date: 05/04/2011 Caption: Concord, Ala. , May 4, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) M... More

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne speaks with Takuji Hanatani, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta (left) and Nakazawa Keiichiro at the presentation of a gift of disaster supplies to the state of Alabama from Japan. The commodities were given as a symbol of the appreciation of the Japanese Government for the assistance from the United States during their recent devastating earthquake and tsunami and in paying respect to the people of Alabama who suffered from the tornadoes of April 28. George Armstrong/FEMA

Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Gift of Disaster Supplies from Japan to the State of Alabama Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating O... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange greets Takuji Hanatani, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta, at a ceremony of acceptance of commodities donated to the state of Alabama by Japan on May 5. At left are Nakazawa Keiichiro, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael F. Byrne, and on right is Seth Hammett, Director, Alabama Development Office. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Alabama Att...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Commodities Donated to State of Alabama by Japan Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Alabama Attorney General Luthe... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Takuji Hanatani, Consul General of Japan in Atlanta, speaks at the presentation of a gift of disaster supplies to the state of Alabama from Japan. Attorney General Luther Strange (right) accepted the gift on behalf of the state. FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne is at left. The commodities were given as a symbol of the appreciation of the Japanese Government for the assistance from the United States during their recent devastating earthquake and tsunami and in paying respect to the people of Alabama who suffered from the tornadoes of April 28. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Takuji Hana...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Commodity Donation to Alabama from Japan Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- Takuji Hanatani, Consul General of Jap... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne speaks at the presentation of a gift of disaster supplies to the state of Alabama from Japan. The commodities were given as a symbol of the appreciation of the Japanese Government for the assistance from the United States during their recent devastating earthquake and tsunami and in paying respect to the people of Alabama who suffered from the tornadoes of April 28. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Federa...

The original database describes this as: Title: Donation of Disaster Supplies to Alabama from Japan Production Date: 05/05/2011 Caption: Montgomery, Ala. , May 5, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mi... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate (right), Alabama Emergency Management Executive Officer Jeff Byard, Mayor Jerry Brasseale, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael F. Byrne look at a map showing storm damage in the city. State and local officials are partners wth FEMA in disaster response and recovery. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA A...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA, State, and Local Officials at FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Production Date: 05/06/2011 Caption: Pleasant Grove, Ala. , May 6, 2011 -- FEMA Administrato... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 9, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Byrne,(center) leads a meeting with State to see how and where Alabama can use FEMA resources to help the most survivors. This is one of the first meetings held in the new Joint Field Office set up in downtown Birmingham. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 9, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Offic...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint Field Office opens in Birmingham Production Date: 05/09/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 9, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Byrne,(ce... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- FEMA Region IV Administrator Phillip May (left); US Army Corps of Engineers Commander, MG Todd T. Semonite; FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne; Alabama Emergency Management Agency Executive Officer Jeff Bayard; FEMA Deputy FCO, Joe M. Girot, and other staff, discuss plans for removal of the April tornado debris. FEMA Public Assistance funds can pay a portion of debris removal cost. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- FEMA Regio...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Leadership Meets with Corps of Engineers Production Date: 05/11/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 11, 2011 -- FEMA Region IV Administrator Phillip May ... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 19, 2011 -- Alabama EMA Director Art Faulkner, State Coordinating Officer Jeff Byard, and Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne answer questions from a Birmingham reporter after a press conference on debris removal. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 19, 2011 -- Alabama EMA Director Art ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Press Conference on debris removal held in Birmingham, Alabama Production Date: 05/19/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 19, 2011 -- Alabama EMA Director Art... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 19, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne speaks at a joint press conference held in the Joint Field Office in Birmingham. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 19, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Joint press conference on debris removal held in Alabama Production Date: 05/19/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 19, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer ... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley holds a press conference at the Joint Field Office in Birmingham to discuss ongoing State and Federal recovery efforts. Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne (left) and Alabama EMA Director Art Faulkner also made remarks and fielded questions about recovery operations. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- Alabama Governor Robert ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley holds press conference at Birmingham Joint Field Office Production Date: 05/20/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 20, 2011 -- Al... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , June 3, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne and Alabama State Coordinating Officer Jeff Byard hold an all-hands meeting at the Birmingham Joint Field Office. They reviewed the work completed since the tornado outbreak, and stressed the importance of the work that still needs to be done to help the survivors rebuild stronger. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , June 3, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Offi...

The original database describes this as: Title: All-hands meeting at the Birmingham Joint Field Office Production Date: 06/03/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , June 3, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mik... More

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Farmer Bob Byrne checks moisture content of his silted farm land downstream of Birds Point levee. Byrne hopes to plant a crop in the next week or so, "as soon as my 550 acre lake drys out. " Birds Point in in SE Missouri. FEMA is in the area assisting with the recovery effort. Jace Anderson/FEMA

Flooding - Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Farmer Bob Byrne checks ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Farmer Checks Soil Following Flood Production Date: 06/05/2011 Caption: Birds Point, Mo. , June 5, 2011 -- Farmer Bob Byrne checks moisture content of his silt... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 13, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne speaks to the media at the Safer Alabama Summit on mitigation. Mitigation helps reduce the loss of life and property in the event of a disaster. Samir Valeja/FEMA

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 13, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Samir Valeja taken on 06/13/2011 in Alabama Production Date: 06/13/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , June 13, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , June 17, 2011 -- FEMA Associate Administrator William Carwile (center) listens to a report during a general staff meeting at the Joint Field Office, along with Alabama State Coordinating Officer Jeff Byard (left) and Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne. The meetings help coordinate all of the state and Federal resources to continue the recovery process. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , June 17, 2011 -- FEMA Associate Administr...

The original database describes this as: Title: State and Federal Officials Meet at Joint Field Office Production Date: 06/17/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , June 17, 2011 -- FEMA Associate Administrator Wi... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , June 17, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne grants an interview with a local Birmingham Television Station at the Joint Field Office. Topics ranged from the recovery progress so far, to the issues to be addressed in the long-term recovery effort. FEMA is providing assistance to individuals, business owners and local and state government agencies in the ongoing recovery efforts. FEMA photo/Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , June 17, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Off...

The original database describes this as: Title: Alabama media interviews Federal Coordinating Officer Production Date: 06/17/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , June 17, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mik... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Birmingham, Ala. , July 14, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne answers questions during a question-and-answer session at a Gulf Coast Hurricane Preparedness meeting held at the FEMA Joint Field Office in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Birmingham, Ala. , July 14, 2011 -- Federal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Gulf Coast Hurricane Preparedness Meeting Production Date: 07/14/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 14, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne a... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Birmingham, Ala. , July 14, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne answers a question during a Q&A at a Gulf Coast Hurricane Preparedness Meeting in Birmingham. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Birmingham, Ala. , July 14, 2011 -- Federal...

The original database describes this as: Title: Michael Byrne Speaks at Gulf Coast Hurricane Preparedness Mtg. Production Date: 07/14/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , July 14, 2011 -- Federal Coordinating Of... More

Flooding - Cobleskill, N. Y. , November 14, 2011 -- Peggy Siers (left), and Scott Byrne, FEMA Housing Inspectors, inspect a Temporary Housing Unit that arrived in Cobleskill, New York that will be shipped from a federal staging area to private home site or commercial site for flooding survivors of Hurricane Irene. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Flooding - Cobleskill, N. Y. , November 14, 2011 -- Peggy Siers (left)...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing unit in NY Production Date: 11/14/2011 Caption: Cobleskill, N. Y. , November 14, 2011 -- Peggy Siers (left), and Scott Byrne, FEMA Housing I... More

Flooding - Cobleskill, N. Y. , November 14, 2011 -- Scott Byrne, FEMA Inspector, inspects a Temporary Housing Unit that arrived in Cobleskill, New York that will be shipped from a federal staging area to private home site or commercial site for flooding survivors of Hurricane Irene. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Flooding - Cobleskill, N. Y. , November 14, 2011 -- Scott Byrne, FEMA...

The original database describes this as: Title: Temporary Housing unit in NY Production Date: 11/14/2011 Caption: Cobleskill, N. Y. , November 14, 2011 -- Scott Byrne, FEMA Inspector, inspects a Temporary H... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate confers with Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne speak at the FEMA Initial Operating Facility. FEMA staff from across the country are gathering here to help the survivors of Hurricane Sandy recover. George Armstrong/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate confer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: NY_4085_ ^ FEMA Administrator:FCO:IOF Disasters: New Y... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Administrator Craig Fugate, right, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, get a tour of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy at the Coney Island Hospital. They were joined by hospital administration and were shown areas of the hospital impacted by Hurricane Sandy. This particular room has imaging equipment that was destroyed by the storm surge waters.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Administrator Craig Fugate, right, alo...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, standing, talks to Applicant Program Service Specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center that has been set up at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne, right and New York Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Jerome Hauer, second from right, visit an area where over a hundred houses were destroyed from a fire that started during Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Type... More

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --FEMA Federal Coordination Officer Mike Byrne, center, New York Commissioner of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Jerome Hauer, left, and Robert Ungar, right visit an area where over a hundred houses were destroyed from a fire that started during Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 --FEMA Federal Coordination Officer M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-08 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Breezy Point, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Type... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, talks to CNN reporter Susan Candiotti outside of the house of Vincent Ribaudo of Grant City. Ribaudo was receiving assistance with electrical repairs by the STEP program. FEMA designed, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. In particular, FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne talks to FEMA local hires about their job assisting residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. 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

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael By...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Hurricane ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ local ^ sandy ^ F... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, gets a tour of Marine 9 Fire Boat II from Fire fighter Brian Masterson. The fire boat, which serves all of New York Harbor, is docked at the FDNY Marine 9 Barracks at the former Navy Homeport site in Stapleton, Staten Island. The fireboat received some damage from the storm surge following Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Administrator Craig Fugate, second from left, speaks to Bellevue Hospital senior staff about ways to move forward with repairs and funding to make the hospital fully functional again. He is joined by FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, third from right, and Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Jerome M. Hauer, left. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Administrator Craig Fugate, second fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, get a tour of Bellevue Hospital in Manhatten, by Associate Executive Director of Facilities Management, Michael Rawlings, center. The orange line on the wall indicates how high the flood waters were after Hurricane Sandy. Due to due to the continuing efforts of abatement, visitors are required to wear a face mask and rubber boots.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, gets a tour of Bellevue Hospital in Manhatten, Byrne was joined by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and they received a tour of the facility and the damage that was caused by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, talks to FEMA Corps members aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The ship has provided accommodations for volunteers from FEMA Corps and Federal Surge groups who have come to assist in the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, gets a tour of Fireboat II, docked at Marine 9 station from Fire fighter Brian Masterson. The fire boat, which serves all of New York Harbor, is docked at the FDNY Marine 9 Barracks at the former Navy Home port site in Stapleton, Staten Island. The fireboat received some damage from the storm surge following Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Bellevue Hospital Associate Executive Director of Facilities Management, Michael Rawlings, center, explains the damage incurred by Hurricane Sandy to Administrator Craig Fugate, second from left, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left. The orange line on the wall indicates how high the flood waters were after Hurricane Sandy. Due to the continuing efforts of abatement, visitors are required to wear a face mask and rubber boots. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Bellevue Hospital Associate Executive...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, center, talks to CNN reporter Susan Candiotti outside of the house of Vincent Ribaudo of Grant City. , Ribaudo was receiving assistance with electrical repairs by the FEMA STEP program. FEMA designed, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. In particular, FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, left, talks to Grant City resident Vincent Ribaudo, outside of his house, Ribaudo was receiving assistance with electrical repairs by the FEMA STEP program. FEMA designed, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) Pilot Program to assist State, local and Tribal governments in performing work and services essential to saving lives, protecting public health and safety, and protecting property. In particular, FEMA intends STEP to provide essential power to affected residences, thereby reducing the demand for other shelter options and allowing individuals to return to or remain in their home. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from right, and Mark Peterson, ESF-15 Director, speak to lifelong resident of Gerritson Beach, Alice Mc Menemy, left, prior to a town hall meeting held with local, state and federal officials at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

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

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, standing, left, talks to Surge volunteers from Transportation Security Association (TSA) and US Coast Guard in the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Relief Ship, TS Kennedy mess hall. Volunteers from a number of agencies who have come to help with community relations activities in response to Hurricane Sandy have sleeping accommodations on the ship. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 --Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, gets a tour of the pumps in Fire boat II, docked at Marine 9 station from Fire fighter Brian Masterson. The fire boat, which serves all of New York Harbor, is docked at the FDNY Marine 9 Barracks at the former Navy Homeport site in Stapleton, Staten Island. The fireboat received some damage from the storm surge following Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 --Federal Coordinating Officer Michael By...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne meets with Transportation Security Administration Surge volunteer Sharon Buckley aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The ship has housed FEMA Corps and SURGE volunteers responding to Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mich...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- State Senator Martin Golden, left, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, center, and NYC Community Affairs Unit, Brooklyn Director Andrew Olsen, respond to questions during a town hall meeting held with local, state and federal officials at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- State Senator Martin Golden, left, FE...

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

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, at podium, addresses questions from members of the Rockaway community about federal assistance. The town hall meeting was moderated by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, center, listens to Senior Vice President of Coney Island Hospital Arthur Wagner second from left, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from right, during a tour of flood damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Flood waters damaged many of the operational components of the hospital.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, cente...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Nassau County, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne talks with the press about the new program FEMA has created to assist survivors and help them to get back to their homes as quickly as possible. A press conference was held at the Office of Emergency Management of Nassau County, NY. 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

Nassau County, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Nassau County, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Partner ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ Conference ^... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Bellevue Hospital Associate Executive Director of Facilities Management, Michael Rawlings, center, explains the damage incurred by Hurricane Sandy to Administrator Craig Fugate, left, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right. Due to the continuing efforts of abatement, visitors are required to wear protective gear when going into areas where cleanup continues.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 --Bellevue Hospital Associate Executive ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disaster Types: Hurricane/Tropical Storm Categories: DHS leader... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, talks to Surge capacity force volunteer Peter Zarella at the registration of the Disaster Recovery Center at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left, talks to FEMA Corps members aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The ship has provided accommodations for volunteers from FEMA Corps and Federal Surge groups who have come to assist in the recovery efforts for Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, center, gets a tour of Coney Island Hospital from Director of Facilities Daniel Collins, right, along with, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne. Major medical equipment was destroyed due to flood waters caused from Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, cent...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole, left, talks to FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne at the Individual Assistance Surge force call center located at FEMA's Joint Field Office. The Surge force volunteers are making call outs to individuals who have expressed additional needs when calling to apply for assistance. Residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance through FEMA. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- Transportation Security Administration...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael Byrne, at podium, addresses members of the community at St. Francis de Sales in the Rockaways. The town hall meeting was moderated by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from left, meets with FEMA Deputy Administrator of Protection and National Preparedness, Timothy Manning, second from right, along with Deputy FCO, Phil Parr, right, and ESF15 Director, Mark Peterson, left at the Joint Field Office. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 10, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, talks to Applicant Program Service Specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center that has been set up at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, at podium, and FEMA Individual Assistance Program Specialist, Luis Vazquez, left, address questions from members of the Rockaway community about federal assistance. The town hall meeting was moderated by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, has dinner aboard the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge. FEMA Corps Volunteers and Surge Capacity Force volunteers for Hurricane Sandy have had accommodations aboard the ship. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, talks with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, during a tour of Bellevue Hospital in lower Manhatten. The hospital was severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy and is in the process of doing abatement and repairs in areas that were flooded during the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from left, talks to TSA Administrator John Pistole, right, and TSA Federal Security Director and head of the TSA Support center, John Della Jacono, second from right, and Cheryl Seminara of the Surge Capacity Force Individual Assistance at the Individual Assistance Surge Force call center located at FEMA's Joint Field Office. The Surge force members are making call outs to individuals who have expressed additional needs when calling to apply for assistance. Residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance through FEMA.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mich...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byrne, gets an aerial tour of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy on the coastline of New York. Cleanup efforts are continuing after storm surge battered the area. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Byr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-10 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael Byrne, at podium, addresses members of the community at St. Francis de Sales in the Rockaways. The town hall meeting was moderated by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, center, get a tour of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy at the Coney Island Hospital by Director of Facilities, Daniel Collins. They were joined by hospital administration and were shown areas of the hospital impacted by Hurricane Sandy and were flooded. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, center, speaks about mitigation steps to Coney Island Hospital Director of Facilities, Daniel Collins, right, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, left. Collins gave a tour of areas that were flooded due to Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, cent...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne boards the Training Ship Empire State VI, docked on the East River at the foot of the Throgs Neck Bridge. The vessel has provided accommodations to volunteers from FEMA Corps and Surge who have come to assist with Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from right, and State Department of Financial Services, Senior Advisor to the Superintendent, Martin Schwartzman, second from left, talk to local residents after a town hall meeting held with local, state and federal officials at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

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

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, standing, talks to Applicant Program Service Specialists at the Disaster Recovery Center that has been set up at the local IKEA to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Residents are encouraged to visit the center to register for assistance if they have not done so, or to visit if they have questions regarding their applications or to get information about other programs for which they may be available. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Brooklyn, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: Brooklyn, NY Keywords: Hurricane Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-408... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Administrator Craig Fugate, second from left, listens to a briefing at Bellevue Hospital from senior staff, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, and Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), Jerome M. Hauer, left. Administrator Fugate discussed the progress being made at the hospital after being impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Administrator Craig Fugate, second fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --TSA Surge Force member Cheryl Seminara, left, of the Surge Capacity Force Individual Assistance call center speaks to FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, second from left, TSA Administrator John Pistole, right, and TSA Federal Security Director and head of the TSA Support center, John Della Jacono, second from right,and other team members at the Individual Assistance Surge Force call center located at FEMA's Joint Field Office. The Surge force volunteers are making call outs to individuals who have expressed additional needs when calling to apply for assistance. Residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance through FEMA.Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 7, 2012 --TSA Surge Force member Cheryl Seminara,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, at podium, responds to questions during a town hall meeting held with local, state and federal officials at public school 277, to discuss issues surrounding the Gerritson Beach community. Residents who have not yet applied for assistance and were impacted by Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mic...

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

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Byrne meets with DHS volunteers berthing on the TS Kennedy, a maritime academy training ship. A provision in the 2006 Post-Katrina Act authorized DHS to create a surge capacity force (SCF) of federal employees to augment a catastrophic disaster response. The force was activated to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Senior Vice President of Coney Island Hospital Arthur Wagner, center, gives a tour of damaged areas of the hospital to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, second from left, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, right, along with other hospital staff. The hospital, located close to the coast, experienced high flood waters from the storm. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- Senior Vice President of Coney Island...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne swearing in New York residents as local hires to assist residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. 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

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Micha...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Eliud Echevarria City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Hurricane ^ Federal ^ FEMA ^ local ^ sandy ^ F... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, at podium, addresses questions from members of the Rockaway community about federal assistance. The town hall meeting was moderated by Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder and had state, local and federal representatives to discuss the concerns of residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 5, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer Michael B...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left, along with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, center, get a tour of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy at the Coney Island Hospital by Director of Facilities, Daniel Collins. They were joined by hospital administration and were shown areas of the hospital impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2012 -- FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, left...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-12-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Jocelyn Augustino City/State: New York, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: H... More

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Mike Byrne meets with DHS volunteers berthing on the TS Kennedy, a maritime academy training ship. A provision in the 2006 Post-Katrina Act authorized DHS to create a surge capacity force (SCF) of federal employees to augment a catastrophic disaster response. The force was activated to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. FEMA/Tim Burkitt

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 7, 2012 -- Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Tim Burkitt City/State: Staten Island, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hu... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cobleskill, N. Y. , May 8, 2012 -- Scott Byrne programs a GPS tracking transponder for placement on a Temporary Housing Unit that will be shipped from the Cobleskill staging area. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State,Tribal and local governments as they recover and rebuild. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Cobleskill, N. Y. , May 8, 2012 ...

The original database describes this as: Title: NY Tracking Temporary Housing Units Production Date: 05/08/2012 Caption: Cobleskill, N. Y. , May 8, 2012 -- Scott Byrne programs a GPS tracking transponder for... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Plaquemine Parish, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- (From left to right) Mike Byrne, FEMA Division Chief, Brad Kieserman, FEMA General Counsel, Beth Zimmerman, Deputy Associate Director for Response and Recovery, and Ed Conley, FEMA External Affairs, talk to a resident in the lower north shore of Plaquemine Parish, La. His home was flooded after flood waters from Hurricane Isaac overflowed the levee. Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm - Plaquemine Parish...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA helps survivors of Hurricane Isaac Production Date: 09/04/2012 Caption: Plaquemine Parish, La. , Sep. 4, 2012 -- (From left to right) Mike Byrne, FEMA Div... More

Forest Hills, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael Byrne answers Hurricane Sandy disaster questions using Twitter at the Joint Field Office in Forest Hills, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Forest Hills, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Forest Hills, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Social Media ^ hurricane sandy ^ federal co... More

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, gives an Emergency Management presentation to students and faculty at The Louis Armstrong Middle School - IS 227Q in Flushing, New York. Mr. Bryne shows a FEMA emergency response video and conducts a question and answer session, covering topics from the Hurricane Sandy response by FEMA, to what it was like working as a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) and growing up in New York with a family dedicated to public service. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Queens, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team from Japan at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO). Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations to Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ strategy ^ Japan ^ hurri... More

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, gives an Emergency Management presentation to students and faculty at The Louis Armstrong Middle School - IS 227Q in Flushing, New York. Mr. Bryne shows a FEMA emergency response video and conducts a question and answer session, covering topics from the Hurricane Sandy response by FEMA, to what it was like working as a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) and growing up in New York with a family dedicated to public service. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

New York, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shaun Donovan, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne and Deputy FCO Willie Nunn met with Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) executives at Bellevue Hospital to discuss repair work taking place in a number of New York City Hospitals damaged during Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

New York, N.Y., June 14, 2013 --Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: New York, NY Keywords: Bellevue Hospital FEMA HHC Hurricane Sandy Janet Napolita... More

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella and Flat Stanley visit the FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) in Queens, NY to attend meetings with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne, FEMA partners and associates. FEMA is working with many federal partners and voluntary organizations to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2013 -- Flat Stella and Flat Stanley visit the F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-04 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurric... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, welcomed municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO). They were at the JFO for a briefing on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Off...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ Michael Byrne ^ intern... More

Queens, N.Y., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA welcomed government officials, from the Republic of Singapore, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom, as well as Fellows from the Brookings Institution, to the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery procedures for Hurricane Sandy. Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., May 30, 2013 -- FEMA welcomed government officials, from...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-30 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ emergency management ^ hurrica... More

Forest Hills, N.Y., April 15, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael Byrne congratulates Strategy and Messaging Specialist David Hasemyer, after winning the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for national affairs reporting. Ashley Andujar/FEMA

Forest Hills, N.Y., April 15, 2013 -- Federal Coordinating Officer, Mi...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-15 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Ashley Andujar City/State: Forest Hills, NY Keywords: FCO ^ Pulitzer Prize ^ FEMA Reservist Disasters: New... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. Kevin Anderson/FEMA Corps

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kevin Anderson City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ Michael Byrne ^ intern... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. Kevin Anderson/FEMA Corps

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kevin Anderson City/State: Queens, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Floodi... More

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, gives an Emergency Management presentation to students and faculty at The Louis Armstrong Middle School - IS 227Q in Flushing, New York. Mr. Bryne shows a FEMA emergency response video and conducts a question and answer session, covering topics from the Hurricane Sandy response by FEMA, to what it was like working as a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) and growing up in New York with a family dedicated to public service. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team from France at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO). Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations to Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ strategy ^ hurricane san... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne, gives an Emergency Management presentation to students and faculty at The Louis Armstrong Middle School - IS 227Q in Flushing, New York. Mr. Bryne shows a FEMA emergency response video and conducts a question and answer session, covering topics from the Hurricane Sandy response by FEMA, to what it was like working as a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) and growing up in New York with a family dedicated to public service. Andre R. Aragon/FEMA

Flushing, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andre R Aragon City/State: Flushing, NY Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085) Disaster Types: Hurr... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 --New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 --New York Federal Coordinating Officer (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency management officials from Stockholm, Sweden at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO) to brief them on disaster recovery operations for Hurricane Sandy. Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 25, 2013 --FEMA hosted municipal and emergency man...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ FCO ^ Michael Byrne ^ intern... More

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Team from France at the NY Joint Field Office (JFO). Michael Byrne, Federal Coordinating Officer, briefs visitors on FEMA's response and recovery operations to Hurricane Sandy. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., March 5, 2013 -- FEMA hosted an Emergency Management Tea...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-05 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ Recovery ^ Response ^ FEMA ^ strategy ^ hurricane san... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne and Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator (FDRC) Ken Curtin meet with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ Michael Byrne... More

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Michael Byrne meets with the Joint Field Office (JFO) staff at the six month mark of Hurricane Sandy. Over $6.5 billion in assistance, grants and loans has been distributed to individuals. Mr. Byrne predicts the JFO will continue to operate through October or November of this year. Hurricane Sandy will be the second most expensive disaster after Hurricane Katrina. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., April 17, 2013 -- New York Federal Coordinating Officer ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey City/State: Queens, NY Keywords: JFO ^ FEMA ^ FEMA Corps ^ hurricane sandy ^ Queens ^ FCO ^ ... More

Forest Hills, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, Michael Byrne answers Hurricane Sandy disaster questions using Twitter at the Joint Field Office in Forest Hills, New York. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Forest Hills, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2013 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer,...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-01-09 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Andrea Booher City/State: Forest Hills, NY Keywords: Disaster ^ Social Media ^ hurricane sandy ^ federal co... More

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