U.S. Congressman Rush Holt (New Jersey, 12th District) speaks with Congressional Affairs specialist Ann Hollister about the flooding damage caused by Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. Congressman Holt recently inspected areas in Stockton and Lambertville to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Irene. FEMA Congressional Affairs specialists often meet with members of Congress to clarify and explain the activities of FEMA in terms of the agency's response to a declared disaster. Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.