Queens, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2012 -- FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Byrne swearing in New York residents as local hires to assist residents in Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. FEMA is working with many partners including federal, state, local and tribal governments, voluntary faith-based and community-based organizations along with the private sector to assist residents impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Eliud Echevarria / FEMA