Alabama Governor Signs Federal-State Agreement for Assistance (ID: 54904)
Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 2, 2012 -- Joe Girot (L), FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) signs the Federal - State agreement for assistance with Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (c) and the Director of Alabama Emergency Management Art Faulkner (r). FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Business Re-open in Owego New York (ID: 54895)
Owego, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2012 -- Front Street business shop and apartment units are recovering along the Susquehanna River during the recovery effort. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Community Relations Specialist Connects with Survivor (ID: 54924)
Center Point, Ala., Feb. 3, 2012 -- Duane Marusa, Community Relations Specialist, explains the registration process to a storm survivor in Center Point, Alabama. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Community Relations Specialist Connects with Survivor (ID: 54926)
Center Point, Ala., Feb. 3, 2012 -- Mary Smith, Community Relations Specialist, explains the registration process to a storm survivor in Center Point, Alabama. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Deaf Survivors Get Assistance at Disaster Recovery Center (ID: 54927)
Center Point, Ala., Feb. 3, 2012 -- Mike Houston, Disability Integration Specialist, speaks verbally and in sign language with a volunteer (L) who helps deaf survivors (r) with downed trees and debris. Wanda Cobb (L), Sign Language Interpreter with Alabama Department of Rehab Services, and Evon Block (r), Alabama Coordinator of Technology Services also help to coordinate assistance for deaf and hard of hearing survivors in the FEMA disaster recovery center. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Deputy Administrator Serino Joint Field Office Tour (ID: 54922)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino, poses with the Logistics team during a tour of the Joint Field Office. Left to Right: Jason Field, Bret Woodall, Richard Serino, Angela Travis, Lisa McLellan, Bob Little. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

FEMA FCO Meets with Center Point Mayor (ID: 54928)
Center Point, Ala., Feb. 3, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Joe Girot, speaks with Center Point Mayor Tom Henderson (r) and Alabama Emergency Management Regional Coordinator Ricky Little (c) about the recovery efforts in Center Point. FEMA is supporting the recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

FEMA For Kids in Owego New York (ID: 54899)
Owego, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2012 -- Rebecca Tudor teaches a FEMA For Kids workshop at the St. Patrick's school during the recovery effort. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

FEMA For Kids in Owego New York (ID: 54900)
Owego, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2012 -- Rebecca Tudor speaks at FEMA For Kids workshop at the St. Patrick's school during the recovery effort. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

FEMA For Kids in Owego New York (ID: 54903)
Owego, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2012 -- Rebecca Tudor, speaks with children during a FEMA For Kids workshop at the St. Patrick's school during the recovery effort. FEMA plays a vital role supporting State, Tribal and local governments as they respond to the impacts of Hurricane Irene. Hans Pennink/FEMA

Jessica Smith - Official Portrait (ID: 54946)
Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2012 -- Jessica Smith, FEMA's Director of External Affairs in the FEMA Studio. FEMA/Aaron Skolnik

Lindenhurst Marina Debris (ID: 54886)
Lindenhurst, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2012 -- Accumulated debris remains in the marinas of Lindenhurst, after being hit by Hurricane Irene. FEMA continues to address the effects of Hurricane Irene by working evaluating the need for mitigation projects, while residents of Long Island carry out repairs to their property. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Lindenhurst Marina Debris (ID: 54887)
Lindenhurst, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2012 -- Docks remain in a state of disrepair in the marinas of Lindenhurst, after being hit by Hurricane Irene. FEMA continues to address the effects of Hurricane Irene by working evaluating the need for mitigation projects, while residents of Long Island carry out repairs to their property. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54911)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino gives remarks at the DHS/FEMA Region 3 National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) workshop. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54909)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- Participants listen to presentations at the National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference. DHS/FEMA Region 3 hosted the workshop with local, state and federal partners. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54915)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- Barry Hoosier, Council President of West Pittston, PA, discusses the current challenges faced now in the community and how the NDRF can attempt to address these issues. DHS/FEMA Region 3 hosted the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) workshop with local, state and federal partners. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54916)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- Laura McClure of Department of Housing and Urban Development leads a breakout session on housing issues at the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) workshop with local, state and federal partners. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54917)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- DHS/FEMA Region 3 hosted the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) workshop with local, state and federal partners. Breakout sessions were held in the afternoon to allow participants more input on the issues. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54920)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- Bill Carwile, Associate Administrator of Response and Recovery, gives remarks at the DHS/FEMA Region 3 National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) workshop. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

National Disaster Recovery Framework Conference in Region III (ID: 54923)
Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 31, 2012 -- DHS/FEMA Region 3 hosted the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) workshop with local, state and federal partners. This breakout session on infrastructure was led by Gene McQuade from FEMA/Recovery Public Assistance. Photo by Liz Roll/FEMA

Storm Survivor Sorts Storm Debris (ID: 54925)
Center Point, Ala., Feb. 3, 2012 -- A storm survivor sorts through storm debris to find any salvageable belongings following the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that damaged or destroyed parts of Alabama during the period of January 22-23, 2012. FEMA/ David Fine

Voluntary Agency Liaison Training (ID: 54890)
Orange County, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2012 -- Jim Woodworth, FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison, presents a hypothetical disaster scenario for a role playing training exercise led by Joann Hale, Emergency Response Specialist for Church World Service. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Voluntary Agency Liaison Training (ID: 54892)
Orange County, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2012 -- Joann Hale, Church World Service Emergency Response Specialist, trains FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons in a role playing exercise. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA

Voluntary Agency Liaison Training (ID: 54894)
Orange County, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2012 -- FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons participate in a training led by Church World Service Emergency Response Specialist Joann Hale. FEMA is working with local organizations to continue support of those affected by Hurricane Irene and to form structures in preparation for future disasters. Crow Jonah Norlander/FEMA