Collection: Hurricane Sandy

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Cars were tossed about all over the city when the storm surge came up quickly during Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Joanne Doaring talks with residents Teresa Brenda and Chris Skarantonakis about meeting their immediate needs for food and safe shelter. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Residents try to siphon gasoline out of their flooded car to use in a generator. Power has still not been restored to most of Hoboken three days after Hurricane Sandy's storm surge flooded the area. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team members Joanne Doaring and Fay Nichols talk with a resident about registering with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy flooded his home. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Wires still remain down three days after Hurricane Sandy made landfall here. Power has still not been restored to a majority of the city. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Rleations team member Nancy Evans talks with resident Albert Rea about registering with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy flooded his home. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A charging station for phones and computers opened up at St. Peter and Paul Church. Power has still not been restored to most of Hoboken three days after Hurricane Sandy knocked it out. Residents were invited to come in, charge up, and get warm. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A charging station for phones and computers opened up at St. Peter and Paul Church. Power has still not been restored to most of Hoboken three days after Hurricane Sandy knocked it out. Residents were invited to come in, charge up, and get warm. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- A resident pumps out his basement apartment after it was flooded from Hurricane Sandy's storm surge. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Flood damage to a basement apartment in Hoboken after Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Many backyards still have several feet of water. The storm surge from Hurricane Sandy severely flooded much of Hoboken. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Many apartments still have several feet of water in and around them. The storm surge from Hurricane Sandy severely flooded much of Hoboken. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Fay Nichols talks with a resident about registering with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy flooded his home. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Ray Vees talks with residents John and Debra Veloce about registering with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy flooded their apartment. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations team member Ray Dees talks with residents John and Debra Veloce about registering with FEMA after Hurricane Sandy flooded their apartment. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Inspector Richard Martin inspects a basement apartment in Hoboken two days after the residents applied for FEMA assistance. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Inspector Richard Martin inspects a basement apartment in Hoboken two days after the residents applied for FEMA assistance. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Hudson County has water trucks available for residents who may not have other access to potable water. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Queens, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012 -- FEMA Community Relations (CR) team members moved through Breezy Point and Rockaway, NY, after Hurricane Sandy. The CR members talked with disaster survivors about FEMA assistance and assessed the situation on the ground. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA