FEMA Photo Library Update

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Bill Vogel speaks at a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno to assure disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene that FEMA will support the state in its disaster response and recovery efforts. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Congressman Christopher Smith's District 4 Director Pidge Carroll listens to Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Bill Vogel speak at a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. Guadagno assures disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene that FEMA will support the state in its disaster response and recovery efforts. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Bill Vogel speaks at a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. Guadagno wants to assure disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene that FEMA will support the state in its disaster response and recovery efforts. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Bill Vogel comforts disaster survivor Madeline Nuvello at a press conference in Howell. The conference was held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno to speak with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Dennis Novello and Madeline Novello pause for a photo in their flooded home after a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. Guadago spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Bill Vogel speaks with Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno when she holds a press conference to answer questions from disaster survivors of Hurricane Irene. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Disaster survivors Marcio Mescia and Maria Theresa Mescia attend a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. They listen as Guadagno spoke to disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno shakes the hand of disaster survivor Dennis Novello at a press conference she held in Howell. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Dennis Novello and Madeline Novello pause for a photo in their flooded home after a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Damage and debris remaining in a home flooded after Hurricane Irene struck the coast of New Jersey on August 28, 2011. This home was open to the press during a press conference in Howell held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Irene. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Marcio Mescia and Maria Theresa Mescia pause for a photo in their flooded home after a press conference held by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure that disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno and Howell City Mayor Robert Walsh speak with disaster survivor Madeline Nuvello before a press conference held by Ms. Guadagno in Howell. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure that disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno speaks with disaster survivor Madeline Nuvello in her flooded home before a press conference in Howell. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure that disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Howell, NJ, September 28, 2011 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Bill Vogel comforts disaster survivor Dennis Nuvello before a press conference given by Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno in Howell. Guadagno spoke with disaster survivors who suffered damage to their homes as a result of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. FEMA works closely with the state and local governments to make sure disaster survivors receive the assistance they need and are legally entitled. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Green Bay, WI, September 12, 2011 -- A billboard promotes the theme of National Preparedness Month 2011. Get prepared before a disaster strikes at www.Ready.gov.

West Springfield, MA, September 22, 2011 -- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts invited FEMA employees to attend the Eastern States Exposition Fair –“The Big E” - as their guests. This was a gesture of appreciation for the fine work done by FEMA personnel beginning with the 2011 winter storm federal declaration in early March, the June Tornado and now the recent flooding events left behind by Tropical Storm Irene in Western Massachusetts. (The Big E). Alberto Pillot/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Norm Lenburg speaks to a local resident during a town forum setup to inform residents about different assistance programs available from local, state and federal organizations if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- Small Business Administration Public Information Officer Tom Nocera, left, answers questions during a forum set up by local officials to address questions and provide information from local, state and federal officials at a town meeting. Mary Ellen Di Ponzio, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialist, is on right. Residents impacted by Tropical Storm Irene are encouraged to apply for assistance with FEMA as the registration deadline for applying for assistance is November 3. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Desiree Jones Clark, speaks to a local resident during a town forum setup to inform residents about different assistance programs available if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Registration deadline to apply for assistance is November 3. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Becky Kaurup, speaks to a local resident during a town forum setup to inform residents about different assistance programs. The assistance programs are available from local, state and federal agencies, if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Registration deadline to apply for assistance is November 3. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- FEMA Public Information Officer Norm Lenburg speaks to a local reporter, Leda Quirke, during a town forum setup to inform residents about different assistance programs available from local, state and federal organizations if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Residents have until November 3 to apply for assistance. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- FEMA Community Relations Specialist Becky Kaurup, left and Desiree Jones Clark, go over some information prior to a town forum. The forum is setup to inform residents about different assistance programs available if impacted by Tropical Storm Irene. Registration deadline to apply for assistance is November 3. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Oxford, CT, October 3, 2011 -- Douglas Glowacki, Connecticut, Emergency Management Program Specialist, third from left, talks about different mitigation programs and grants that may be available to residents impacted by Tropical Storm Irene during a towm meeting. Deadline for registering for assistance from FEMA is November 3. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Mesic, NC, October 3, 2011 -- Booker T. Jones, the Mayor of Mesic, NC points out land he has offered where Temporary Housing Units can be placed. The North Carolina Baptist Men have just cleared trees to make this possible. FEMA's VOLAG liaison works to bring together those in need with voluntary agencies - essential to recovery for many victims. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA