Collection: Hurricane Sandy

Long Beach Township, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Patrolman Jeffrey Olson points out the original height of the sand on this house piling before Hurricane Sandy made landfall. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Long Beach Township, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Patrolman Thomas Franks points out the original height of the sand on this house before Hurricane Sandy made landfall. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Long Beach Island, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Crews work tirelessly to restore gas and power to residents here. Gas leaks prompted the gas company to shut off the gas to the entire system, likely resulting in a total loss of the system and requiring a massive infrastructure rebuild. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, left, and DOE Deputy Assistant Secretary William Bryan, participate on a conference call with NRCC operations from FEMA headquarters to discuss operations for Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

New York, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Crews continue to work in the Holland Tunnel so that traffic can resume in the tunnel. Dewatering has been taking place due to flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- The exit of the Holland Tunnel remains closed to traffic due to flooding from Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Gas lines form to get gas after power has been disrupted in many areas due to Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, left, speaks to local residents at a shelter set up at Susan Wagner high school. The shelter is set up to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino, left, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, speak to local residents at a shelter set up at Susan Wagner high school. The shelter is set up to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 --Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Dan Patrick Malloy, Governor of Connecticut, respond to questions from federal, state and local officials at meeting addressing the damage done by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in the affected counties. Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 --Following a meeting with federal, state and local officials, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano updates the media. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been deployed to the severely damaged areas in Connecticut. Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Fairfield, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Community Relations Specialists are in areas damaged by hurricane Sandy, answering questions from disaster survivors. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened Disaster Recovery Centers to assist survivors in applying for FEMA assistance. Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 --Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano listens to reports from federal, state and local officials following Hurricane Sandy. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been deployed to the severely damaged counties in Connecticut. Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Bridgeport, Conn., Nov. 1, 2012 --(Left to Right) Governor of Connecticut Dan Patrick Malloy, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, United States Senator Joe Lieberman listen to reports from federal, state and local officials following Hurricane Sandy. Photo by Holly Stephens/FEMA

Freehold, N.J., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel throughout New York, New Jersey and other communities impacted by the storm. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Kristy Reponen/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel throughout New York to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel in New York to residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. FEMA is working with many partners and organizations to assist residents affected by the storm. Photo by Walt Jennings/FEMA

Staten Island, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012 -- Tanker trucks distribute fuel to residents in New York who were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) purchased up to 12 million gallons of unleaded fuel and up to 10 million gallons of diesel fuel for distribution in areas impacted by the storm to supplement ongoing private sector efforts. Photo By Walt Jennings/FEMA

Brick, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Survivors utilize the dumpster in the parking lot of Brick Point Elementary School where a Disaster Recovery Center opened Thursday Nov. 2nd, as clean-up from Hurricane Sandy continues. FEMA is working with many partners and organization to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Brick, N.J., Nov. 2, 2012 -- Survivors talk with members of FEMA Corps as they wait for assistance at the Disaster Recovery Center located in the parking lot of Brick Point Elementary School. FEMA is working with many partners and organization to assist residents affected by Hurricane Sandy.