Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Featured Video
FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams Visit Residents
FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams visit residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. The teams are composed of an Individual Assistance Specialist, Community Relations Specialist and a Volunteer Agency Liaison. They have the capability of looking at FEMA applications on the spot and clearing up any lingering issues.
Video by Andrea Booher | FEMA | 01.18.2013
Recent Photos
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New York National Guard assists in Hurricane Sandy recoveryMore than 30 members of the New York National Guard walked door-to-door in New York to assist the survivors of Hurricane Sandy. National Guardsmen Spc. Jones of the...
Photo by Walt Jennings | FEMA | 01.02.2013
Guardians of Rescue of Smithtown, NY, are providing...FEMA partners, Guardians of Rescue, are providing assistance to residents and pet owners of Staten Island, N.Y., who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. Many pets are...
Photo by Andre R. Aragon | FEMA | 12.28.2012
Hurricane Sandy rescued catsGuardians of Rescue is a registered, not for profit organization whose members work tirelessly to work to protect the well-being of all animals and come to the aid of...
Photo by Eliud Echevarria | FEMA | 12.28.2012
FEMA encourages all survivors of Hurricane Sandy to...FEMA Community Relations employees go door to door talking to survivors of Hurricane Sandy. On a daily basis, FEMA team members talk to individual residents to answer...
Photo by Walt Jennings | FEMA | 12.26.2012
Community Relations on the JobKatya Khizhnyat, FEMA Russian linguist, Joe Bertrand, a comunity relations expert, and Samir Valeja, team leader, prepare to begin a canvas of a neighborhood with a...
Photo by Ed Edahl | FEMA | 12.20.2012
Russian linguist at workRussian linguist Katya Khizhnyat assists community relations specialists with Russian translations. FEMA provides support in many different languages. (Ed Edahl/FEMA)
Photo by Ed Edahl | FEMA | 12.20.2012
Recent Video
(98 votes; 3.35)
FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams...FEMA Community Relations Neighborhood Task Force Teams visit residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. The teams are composed of an Individual Assistance Specialist,...
Video by Andrea Booher | FEMA | 01.18.2013
Raising the Row HouseIn the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many New York homeowners are looking at raising their homes when they rebuild or renovate to protect their property when the next...
Video by Warren Watson | FEMA | 01.15.2013
Faith Based Volunteers and DisastersAn important part of FEMA's response and recovery team are faith based organizations and volunteers. After a disaster the faith based volunteers reach out to the...
Video by Christopher Foshee | FEMA | 01.08.2013
"If They Tell You to Leave ... LEAVE"Kim Joyce, Hurricane Sandy disaster survivor, tells her story of losing her home on Staten Island, New York, when the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy trapped her in...
Video by Christopher Mardorf | FEMA | 12.05.2012
We Will Rebuild Better Than EverMaryann Daino, Hurricane Sandy disaster survivor, tells her story of losing her home on Staten Island to Hurricane Sandy. Available in High Definition.
Video by Christopher Mardorf | FEMA | 12.05.2012
Squishy DogDisaster survivors Garry and Donna Shinn tell the story of their response to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated a portion of their home in Oceanside, New York on...
Video by Christopher Mardorf | FEMA | 12.01.2012
Recent News Stories
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Mobile FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will temporarily...
As a nor’easter approaches the New York City area Wednesday into Thursday, FEMA will temporarily shut down Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers. Fixed Disaster Recovery...
Story by Sheldon Smith | FEMA | 11.06.2012
As a nor’easter approaches the New York City area Wednesday into Thursday, FEMA will temporarily shut down Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers. Fixed Disaster Recovery...
Story by Sheldon Smith | FEMA | 11.06.2012
Recent Audio
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First lady Michelle Obama encourages Hurricane Sandy...
Today, first lady Michelle Obama recorded an audio public service announcement, informing families and individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy how to seek assistance...
Courtesy Audio | FEMA | 11.02.2012
Today, first lady Michelle Obama recorded an audio public service announcement, informing families and individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy how to seek assistance...
Courtesy Audio | FEMA | 11.02.2012
