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    Workers Help Residents at the Disability Rights Center of the VIrgin Islands in St. Thomas [Image 22 of 35]

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    Two individuals are seated at a desk in an office or meeting room setting. A man wearing glasses and a striped polo shirt is seated in a wheelchair, engaged in conversation while a woman operates a laptop. A large black backpack is hanging on the back of the wheelchair.

    ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS, US

    10.13.2017

    Photo by Jocelyn Augustino 

    Federal Emergency Management Agency     

    St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, US--Disability Rights advocate Julien Henry helps a local resident with applying for disaster assistance at the Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands.Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

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    Date Taken: 10.13.2017
    Date Posted: 10.16.2017 16:33
    Photo ID: 3867918
    VIRIN: 171013-O-JA419-104
    Resolution: 3384x5272
    Size: 12.08 MB
    Location: ST. THOMAS, VI
    Web Views: 35
    Downloads: 15

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    An American Red Cross volunteer in a red vest is handing a case of bottled water to a woman in a black shirt and blue cap at what appears to be a disaster relief distribution point. The table in front of them is covered with various relief supplies including diapers, hygiene products, and other essentials. The setting appears to be a damaged or weathered building with yellow walls, consistent with post-hurricane relief operations.
    A disaster relief operation is underway at what appears to be a fire station, with FEMA personnel and EMS Task Force members from the State of New Jersey assisting civilians. A St. John Rescue ambulance is parked nearby under a white canopy tent. Personnel are seated at tables with laptops, apparently registering or assisting affected residents.
    A woman wearing a straw hat and blue t-shirt is speaking into a megaphone on what appears to be an outdoor covered porch or deck. She is addressing a seated audience of several people, while a man in a blue t-shirt stands in the background observing. The setting appears to be an informal outdoor gathering or community event near a waterfront.
    A group of people are gathered on a covered outdoor porch or veranda, apparently attending a briefing or announcement. A woman wearing a straw hat and blue shirt is holding a FANON brand megaphone and appears to be addressing the seated audience. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location based on the lush green hillside visible in the background.
    A DRCC (Disaster Relief/Response Command Center) worker in a blue uniform carries supplies while walking alongside a civilian woman through a storm-damaged area. The scene shows significant tree damage consistent with hurricane or severe storm aftermath, with fallen and uprooted trees scattered across a coastal parking area. Vehicles including a Toyota SUV and other cars are visible amid the debris near what appears to be a waterfront location.
    A two-story yellow and white colonial-style building with wrap-around porches is surrounded by a large group of people both on the ground level and on the upper balcony. The surrounding vegetation appears storm-damaged, with stripped and broken trees visible on the hillside behind the structure. The scene suggests a post-hurricane relief or recovery gathering, possibly in the Caribbean.
    Two people are inside a bathroom that shows significant water damage on the ceiling, with paint peeling and staining visible. An older man wearing a cap and blue shirt is writing on a tablet device, appearing to document or inspect the damage. A younger woman stands near the doorway, observing.
    A group of volunteers in matching light blue shirts are distributing food relief packages at an outdoor distribution point. A large table is piled high with brown paper bags being handed out to recipients. The surrounding environment shows signs of storm or hurricane damage, with stripped vegetation on the hillside and emergency vehicles visible in the background.
    A man wearing a black cap and light blue shirt is standing inside or in front of an open closet, using a tablet device to photograph or record something inside. The closet contains hanging clothes, storage bins, and a small safe on the floor. The scene appears to be a bedroom, with a bed headboard visible on the right side.
    The image shows what appears to be a disaster relief or emergency assistance operation conducted outdoors. Three individuals are gathered around a folding table with laptops, seemingly processing aid requests or registering people for assistance. In the background, tables are stocked with water bottles, canned goods, and other supplies.
    Two individuals are engaged in conversation inside a cluttered residential space. An older man wearing a black cap and blue shirt is holding a tablet device while speaking with a younger woman in a dark top and jeans. The room appears disorganized with belongings piled throughout, suggesting possible post-disaster assessment or inspection activity.
    American Red Cross volunteers are distributing relief supplies, including white buckets and bags, at an outdoor distribution point following what appears to be a hurricane or major storm. The central figure is an older white-haired man wearing a Red Cross vest and ID badge, actively handing supplies to another volunteer. The background shows storm-damaged vegetation on a hillside and multiple vehicles, suggesting a post-disaster relief operation.
    Two individuals are unloading American Red Cross supply buckets from the back of a Jeep in what appears to be a post-disaster relief operation. The scene shows storm damage evidence including stripped trees and debris, suggesting a hurricane or major storm recovery effort. A license plate reading 'JAM 084' and the tropical hillside terrain suggest this may be in the Caribbean region.
    Three adults are gathered in a damaged structure, appearing to conduct a damage assessment or inspection. A woman on the right is pointing upward with a tablet/device toward the damaged ceiling while a man in the center holds a tablet and appears to be taking notes. The setting shows significant structural damage with exposed beams and debris, along with portable generators visible in the foreground.
    American Red Cross volunteers are distributing emergency supplies, including bottled water, in what appears to be a post-hurricane disaster relief operation. The scene shows storm damage including stripped trees and debris, with volunteers unloading supplies from a vehicle. The setting appears to be a tropical or subtropical location, consistent with a Caribbean island recovery effort.
    A community distribution or relief event is taking place under blue canopy tents outdoors. Multiple people are gathered around tables where boxes and bottled water are being distributed. Two individuals in the foreground appear to be embracing, suggesting an emotional or supportive atmosphere.
    A group of people are gathered at an outdoor distribution event under a blue canopy tent. A woman in a teal shirt with earphones is handling blue reusable bags printed with a U.S. Virgin Islands map design. A green bin labeled 'YOUNG GIRLS' contains packaged items and yellow gloves, suggesting an organized relief or community outreach effort.
    A large group of people are gathered outdoors near a waterfront area, appearing to be in a meeting or briefing. The crowd includes civilians, at least one uniformed official (appearing to be a Coast Guard or fire official), and people of various ages. The setting suggests a community gathering, possibly related to an emergency, disaster response, or public safety briefing.
    A utility worker in a yellow hard hat is elevated in a bucket truck boom lift, working on electrical wires attached to a wooden utility pole. The scene appears to be post-hurricane infrastructure repair in what looks like the U.S. Virgin Islands, based on the phone number (340-776-2748) and license plate (TFM 506) visible on the truck. The hillside background shows residential buildings and stripped vegetation consistent with hurricane damage.
    A middle-aged white man with gray hair, wearing a navy blue polo shirt and holding a pen, appears to be speaking or conducting a meeting outdoors with a diverse group of people. The gathering appears to be an informal community or organizational meeting taking place near a tree in what looks like a tropical or subtropical setting. Several individuals of varying ages surround him, some wearing caps, and one person holds a red umbrella.
    Two individuals are engaged in what appears to be a sign language conversation or animated hand-gesture discussion in an indoor setting. A man in a blue polo shirt with glasses is gesturing with both hands toward a woman in a floral dress who is also gesturing in response. The setting appears to be an office or community meeting room.
    Two individuals are seated at a desk in an office or meeting room setting. A man wearing glasses and a striped polo shirt is seated in a wheelchair, engaged in conversation while a woman operates a laptop. A large black backpack is hanging on the back of the wheelchair.
    A group of approximately 15 people are gathered outdoors in what appears to be a post-disaster briefing or coordination meeting. Several individuals are wearing FEMA-branded polo shirts, suggesting this is an emergency management or disaster relief operation. A man on the left holding papers appears to be addressing the group.
    A middle-aged man wearing a blue polo shirt and glasses is signing in what appears to be American Sign Language (ASL) while standing in front of a chalkboard. The chalkboard displays text related to 'Deaf Advocacy Issues' including topics such as interpreters, equal access, and health. The setting appears to be a classroom or community meeting environment with other attendees visible in the background.
    Four people are working together on a covered outdoor porch or pavilion, handling cardboard boxes and paper bags. The setting appears to be a distribution or packing operation, possibly food or supply distribution. The environment suggests a warm, tropical or subtropical location based on the vegetation and architecture visible in the background.
    Two individuals are engaged in what appears to be a face-to-face meeting or interview. The man on the left is wearing a blue polo shirt and a lanyard with what appears to be a U.S. government agency badge. The person on the right is shown in silhouette, wearing a distinctive white Panama-style hat with a black band.
    The image shows a medical air transport scene inside a small aircraft, where a patient is lying on a stretcher receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. A medical attendant wearing a blue shirt and cap is monitoring or adjusting medical equipment, including IV bags and what appears to be a portable medical device. The setting indicates an air ambulance or medevac operation.
    A FEMA disaster assistance center is in operation, with agency representatives assisting civilians at a table. Two FEMA workers identified by name placards as 'Rufus' and 'Michelle' (both listed under ASPS, St. Croix, VI) are helping applicants. The setting appears to be a temporary or community facility, indicated by the 'No Smoking' sign and informal seating arrangement.
    A FEMA disaster registration center is in operation, with multiple blue-vested FEMA workers seated behind a long table assisting civilians with laptops. A name placard reading 'FEMA Denise' is visible on the table, along with a sign indicating 'Registration'. The setting appears to be a community hall or similar facility being used as an emergency assistance intake location.
    A FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) field office or disaster recovery center is shown, identifiable by a tall blue FEMA banner/flag in the foreground. The location appears to be in a tropical or Caribbean setting, likely following a hurricane or natural disaster, given the stripped vegetation visible on trees in the background. Several vehicles are parked in front of a low, single-story yellow building.
    A US Army Corps of Engineers worker in a red shirt is assisting a civilian at a ROE Collection Center for the Blue Roof Program. The worker is seated behind a laptop displaying an official USACE sign and appears to be in conversation with the person across the desk. The setting appears to be a temporary or makeshift operations center, likely set up in response to a disaster.
    An SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration) Office of Disaster Assistance representative is consulting with a civilian at a disaster recovery center, likely set up under a tent following a natural disaster. The representative, wearing a blue SBA 'Disaster Assistance' polo shirt, is holding a yellow document and speaking with a woman seated across the table. The setting appears to be a temporary field office providing disaster recovery resources to businesses, homeowners, and renters.
    A FEMA worker named 'Nic' is seated at a disaster recovery assistance station in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (FEMA DR-4340/4335-VI). He is wearing a blue Nike polo shirt and appears to be listening attentively with his hand on his chin. Multiple other workers and civilians are visible in the background, suggesting a busy disaster relief intake or registration event.
    A FEMA disaster assistance center is in operation, with a representative named Rufus (ASPS) meeting with a civilian applicant. The setting appears to be St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, based on the nameplate which references FEMA DR-4340/4335-VI. Multiple FEMA staff and applicants are visible in what appears to be an indoor relief assistance facility.
    A smiling woman wearing a blue vest and sunglasses on her head sits across a table from two children, appearing to be engaged in a warm, positive interaction. The setting appears to be an indoor community event, relief effort, or volunteer service location, with bags, boxes, and supplies visible in the background. The atmosphere is cheerful and informal.

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