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National Archives Adds Katrina Photos Online

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, MS, November 19, 2005 -- An American flag sits on the remains of house's foundation which was destroyed by Hurricance Katrinia. Patsy Lynch/FEMA, 11/19/2005. National Archives Identifier: 5693571, Local Identifier: 311-MAD-19584
Biloxi, MS, November 19, 2005 — An American flag sits on the remains of house’s foundation which was destroyed by Hurricance Katrinia. Patsy Lynch/FEMA, 11/19/2005

The National Archives and Records Administration recently made photographs of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and other natural disasters available to view online. They are from the series “Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials, 1998-9/30/2008” by the FEMA Public Affairs Division. Read more about how to view the photos at the NARAtions blog.

Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA staffer checks applicant's paperwork at DRC. Edwin L. Rhodes of FEMA/Customs copies important documents at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center for a Hurricane Katrina disaster victim. John Fleck/FEMA, 09/30/2005
Waveland, MS, September 30, 2005 -- FEMA staffer checks applicant's paperwork at DRC. Edwin L. Rhodes of FEMA/Customs copies important documents at a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center for a Hurricane Katrina disaster victim. John Fleck/FEMA, 09/30/2005