Beach erosion from a storm in New York (ID: 43003)
Quogue, NY, January 21, 2010 — Severe beach erosion and damage on Long Island’s South Shore is the result of the November noreaster. FEMA’s Public Assistance program reimburses governments for qualified damage caused during declared disaster incidents. Photo by Ed Edahl
How to Survive Without Sex for 50 Million Years? Dry Up
Scientists have finally solved the mystery of how one tiny creature has flourished for up to 50 million years without sex: it dries up.
FEMA Officials explain the Public Assistance program in New Jersey (ID: 42964)
Margate City, NJ, January 20, 2010 FEMA Public Assistant Coordinator Jose Landron explains how the Public Assistance program works in a kick-off meeting with officials in Margate City. FEMA and the state of New Jersey are continuing the kick off meetings which began in early January. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA
New York Severe Storms and Flooding Associated with Tropical Depression Ida and a Nor’easter
Major Disaster Declaration number 1869 declared on Dec 31, 2009
FEMA officials meet at the joint field office in New Jersey (ID: 42920)
Monmouth, NJ, January 19, 2010 New Jersey State Coordinating Officer Lt. Nick Massa (red tie) speaks to FEMA officials in a meeting at the Joint Field Office. In the period Jan 11, through Jan 26, FEMA completed 49 kickoff meetings. Michael Medina-Latorre/FEMA
Alabama Tropical Storm Ida
Major Disaster Declaration number 1866 declared on Dec 22, 2009
Mars Rover to Roam No More — It’s Official
After more than six years touring the red planet, the Mars rover Spirit is no longer on a roll, NASA mission managers announced. But if the rover survives the oncoming winter, there’s plenty of science that can be done.
Beach damage in New Jersey (ID: 42932)
Ocean City, NJ, November 17, 2009 — Damaged dunes from Tropical Depression Ida and nor easter in Ocean City. Elissa Jun/FEMA
