Great Flood of 1993(25)
Images taken by FEMA photographers of the Great Flood of 1993 disaster and response. Photos are taken in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, and Iowa.
Coast Guard unload from a boat
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA FEMA official rides along in a boat on floodwaters
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyEmergency responders rescue livestock from high water levels
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Louis, Mo., July 1993 -- Many livestock and animals were rescued from high water levels. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for federal assistance…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyThe Salvation Army lends aid to a young flood victim
Photo by Liz RollGrafton, Ill., July 01, 1993 -- Illinois flood victim gets food from the Salvation Army. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA News PhotoJul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyFEMA employees speak with officials about the flood
Photo by Andrea BooherDes Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of 534…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA volunteer cleans up while FEMA officials and politicians tour the area
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to residents and volunteers who are involved in the clean up. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA Coast Guard steers a DRU in floodwaters
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA roadside sign states "Thank you flood Workers"
Photo by Andrea BooherMidwest Floods, July 1993 -- Clean up commences following the devastating flood. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for federal assistance. Photo by…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyWorkers Connect a Water Line to Potable Water brought by the Army Corps of Engineers
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Missouri, July 9, 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA responder wades through floodwaters next to a damaged business
Photo by Andrea BooherFestus, Mo., July 1993 -- Homes, businesses, and personal property were all destroyed by the high flood levels. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyFEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to residents and volunteers
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to residents and volunteers who are involved in the clean up. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a…Jul 01, 1993 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA FEMA employees rides in a helicopter above the floodwaters
Photo by Andrea BooherMidwest Floods, July 1993 -- FEMA not only provided much needed financial assistance, they also ensured that fresh water, food, shelter and communications were available in the flood stricken area. A total of 534 counties in nine states were…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA sign reads "Flood danger, Prepare to evacuate" as residents prepare for the flood
Photo by Andrea BooherDes Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- Homes, businesses and public utilites were all damaged or destroyed during the flood. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyTwo FEMA employees work at a satellite phone to ensure communication
Photo by Andrea BooherDes Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of 534…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA FEMA employee shakes hands with a volunteer
Photo by Andrea BooherDes Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of 534…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyFEMA and the Coast Guard work together and travel the floodwaters
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken area. After the 1993 midwest floods a total of…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyDirector Witt speaks with volunteers and employees in a sandbagging operation
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Genevieve, Mo., July 1993 -- FEMA officials and politicians tour the flood-ravaged area to talk to resident s and volunteers who are involved in the clean up. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyAn aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage
Photo by Andrea BooherMississippi River, Mo., July 1993 -- An aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage wreaked by the disaster. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyAn aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage (2)
Photo by Andrea BooherDes Moines River, Iowa, July 1993 -- An aerial view of floodwaters showing the extent of the damage wreaked by the disaster. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA cow is rescued from the high water levels
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Louis, Mo., July 1993 -- Many livestock and animals were rescued from high water levels. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people registered for federal assistance…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyMany livestock were rescued from the flood waters
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Louis, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- Many livestock were rescued from the flood waters. During a disaster FEMA provides much needed financial assistance and ensures that fresh water, food, shelter and communications are available in the flood stricken…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management AgencyResidents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage
Photo by Andrea BooherIowa, July 1993 -- Residents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340 people…Jul 01, 1993 Federal Emergency Management AgencyResidents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage (2)
Photo by Andrea BooherSt. Charles, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- Residents and volunteers work to fill sandbags in an effort to stop the flood from causing further damage. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods,…Jul 09, 1993 Federal Emergency Management AgencyEmergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army
Photo by Andrea BooherPortage de Sioux, Mo., July 9, 1993 -- Emergency help came from a variety of federal agencies, including the Coast Guard and the Army. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for federal disaster aid. As a result of the floods, 168,340…Jul 09, 1993 Federal Emergency Management AgencyA FEMA employee connects a satellite atop a building
Photo by Andrea BooherDes Moines, Iowa, July 9, 1993 -- FEMA provided much needed financial assistance and ensured that fresh water, food, shelter and communications were available in the flood stricken area. A total of 534 counties in nine states were declared for…Jul 22, 2022 Federal Emergency Management Agency