Crisis Events & Disaster Footage
9/11, Hurricane Katrina, COVID-19 & Disaster Coverage
This collection presents crisis events and disasters from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including the 9/11 attacks and aftermath, acts of terrorism, natural disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis, and global emergencies including Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic. The footage documents real-world events as they unfolded, with coverage of emergency response, public impact, and historically significant moments.
Each title provides extended coverage with multiple usable scenes, making the collection especially valuable for documentary filmmakers, editors, and researchers seeking authentic, high-quality archival material.
- Full-length archival titles with extended coverage
- All Media Licensing
- ProRes broadcast-ready delivery
- Optional custom cuts licensing available
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9/11 Neighborhood POV – World Trade Center Attack Footage9/11 World Trade Center attack footage from NYC neighborhood showing burning towers, crowd reactions, and street interviews.
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9/11 Ground Zero Aftermath 2001 Rescue and Aerial FootageArchival footage of Ground Zero after 9/11 showing rescue operations, smoking ruins, debris removal, and aerial views of the World Trade Center site.
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9/11 Pentagon Attack – Firefighting & Damage FootageFootage of firefighting, damage, and recovery efforts at the Pentagon following the 9/11 attack on September 11, 2001.
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Osama bin Laden 9/11 Confession Tape November 2001Recovered al-Qaeda videotape shows Osama bin Laden discussing the September 11 attacks in November 2001.
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PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH – 9-11 SPEECH TO CONGRESSPresident George W. Bush addresses Congress and the nation on September 20, 2001, following the 9/11 attacks, discussing terrorism, al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, and America's resolve.
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COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination & Emergency Response FootageFootage documenting COVID-19 pandemic response, including drive-through testing, vaccination procedures, field hospitals, CDC operations, ECMO treatment, and healthcare infrastructure.
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COVID-19 Empty Shelves, Store Lines & Social Distancing 2020Footage documenting early COVID-19 pandemic conditions, including empty grocery shelves, long store lines, closed businesses, and social distancing measures during 2020.
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COVID-19 Lockdown Signs, Closures & Social Distancing PhotosPhoto collection documenting early COVID-19 lockdown conditions, including closure notices, public health signage, restricted public spaces, and social distancing measures.
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Oklahoma City Bombing 1995 Aftermath Footage – Murrah Building Rescue & Timothy McVeigh CustodyAftermath of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing with rescue operations, debris removal, cadaver dogs, and Timothy McVeigh custody footage.
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Challenger Disaster 1986 Full Mission Coverage Training Through MemorialArchival footage of the 1986 Challenger mission from crew training through launch, explosion, recovery efforts, and Reagan memorial tribute.
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Khobar Towers Bombing Aftermath & William Perry FootageAftermath of the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing with exterior and interior damage, crater views, and Secretary of Defense William Perry visit footage.
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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response FootageDeepwater Horizon oil spill footage with rig fire, in situ burns, dispersant flights, and subsea oil plume response in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Exxon Valdez Oil Spill 1989 Prince William SoundArchival footage of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, documenting one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history.
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Hurricane Katrina 2005 Aftermath Flooding and Rescue FootageArchival footage documenting Hurricane Katrina aftermath in New Orleans, including flooding, rescues, the Superdome, and Gulf Coast damage.
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Hurricane Sandy Aftermath and Flood DamageHurricane Sandy aftermath footage showing flood damage, evacuations, destroyed homes, and disaster response in storm-affected communities.
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Hurricane Sandy News Aerial Aftermath FootageHurricane Sandy news footage with descriptive audio, including storm tracking map and aerial views of flooding and destruction.
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1989 San Francisco Earthquake Footage | Bay Bridge CollapseArchival footage of the 1989 San Francisco Loma Prieta earthquake, including Bay Bridge collapse, Cypress Viaduct damage, and rescue operations.
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1994 Northridge Earthquake Footage | Freeway CollapseArchival footage of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, including freeway collapse, building damage, and GPS-based seismic tracking.
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1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption Footage | Volcanic BlastArchival footage of the 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, including volcanic blast, ash cloud, debris avalanche, and Spirit Lake.
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